Amendment - 0009 P1241.pdf

SOLICITATION N6247325R3443

AMENDMENT 0009

AMENDMENT 0009, SOLICITATION NO. N6247325R3443, DESIGN-BUILD MILCON P1241

LOW ALTITUDE RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (LARCS) COMMUNICATION

TOWERS FOR MARINE AIR GROUND TASK FORCE TRAINING COMMAND (MAGTFTC)

TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA

1. The purpose of this Amendment is to close Phase One and issue the Phase Two RFP.

2. In addition, this Amendment makes the following revisions to the RFP, which are indicated in red font.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. Inquiries

All inquiries concerning any part of this solicitation shall be submitted electronically as a Request for Information (RFI). The Point of Contract (POCs) for inquiries is Lauren Steigerwald via email at lauren.e.steigerwald.civ@us.navy.mil and Victor Mariscal via email at victor.m.mariscal.civ@us.navy.mil. The Government does not intend to respond to inquiries submitted less than 10 days before the proposal due date.

2. Proposal Submittal Requirements

In addition to the submittal requirements under each Factor, proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be formatted as follows and furnished in the number of copies stated herein. A cover letter shall accompany the proposal. The cover letter shall include:

a) The solicitation number;

b) The name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and email address of the Offeror;

c) The UEI Number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Offeror;

d) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

e) Names, titles, phone and facsimile numbers, and email addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

f) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

Page limits, if stipulated, must be adhered to.

The format for the proposal is as follows:

Phase Two:

Tab 5 – Factor 5, Technical Solution Tab 6 – Factor 6, Small Business Utilization and Participation Tab 7 – Factor 7, Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS ARE PROVIDED BELOW:

Proposals shall be submitted electronically using the Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) service at https://safe.apps.mil, via the “Drop-off” feature. DoD SAFE is the only electronic commerce method authorized for the submission of Phase One Two proposals in response to this solicitation.

Submissions outside of DoD SAFE will not be considered.

Offerors are instructed to electronically submit their complete proposal in one (1) two (2) files, formatted in Portable Document Format (PDF) with a .pdf file extension as follows:

File #1: Factor 5, Technical Solution and Factor 6, Small Business Utilization and Participation File #2: Factor 7, Price

Instructions for submission of Phase One Two proposals using the DoD SAFE “Drop-off” feature are provided below:

1. There are no user accounts for DoD SAFE. In order to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation, Offerors shall submit their point of contact (POC) name and email address via email to both the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer identified below to obtain a “Request Code” for DoD SAFE “Drop-off” of the Phase One Two proposal 10 or more days prior to the Phase Two proposal due date.

Contract Specialist: Lauren Steigerwald via email at lauren.e.steigerwald.civ@us.navy.mil Contracting Officer: Victor Mariscal via email at victor.m.mariscal.civ@us.navy.mil

Note: The Government does not intend to respond to emails for drop-off request codes submitted less than 10 calendar days before the Phase One Two proposal due date.

2. No later than four (4) calendar days prior to the proposal due date, the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer will send a “Request Code” to the Offeror’s specified POC via the email address provided. Only the Offeror’s identified POC will be able to drop off the proposal or proposal revisions in DoD SAFE. Failure to provide accurate POC information will preclude the Offeror from using DoD SAFE.

3. To submit the proposal, the Offeror will go to the DoD SAFE website at https://safe.apps.mil, accept the user agreement, click “Drop-off,” and enter the 12-digit “Request Code” that was provided by the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer. The system will allow for inclusion of a short note to the Government recipient.

The Offeror will then click to add their proposal file, or drag and drop the file. Click “Drop-off Files” to send the file to the Government recipient. Confirm that the file does not contain classified information and click “OK.” Once the file is uploaded, an email will be sent to the Government recipient notifying them of the “drop-off.” [Additional details can be viewed in the DoD SAFE User Guide available at https://safe.apps.mil/about.php]. The DoD SAFE system will record the date and time of proposal submission. The date and time of proposal submission recorded in DoD SAFE shall govern the timeliness of any proposal submission.

The due date and time for submission of Phase Two proposals is 2:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) on September 11, 2025.

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

It is an Offeror’s responsibility, when transmitting its proposal electronically, to ensure the proposal’s timely delivery by transmitting the proposal sufficiently in advance of the time set for receipt of proposals to allow for timely receipt by the Government no later than the date and time stated in Block 13 of the SF1442. Offerors shall allow adequate time to upload files, which may be slower for non-DoD users, and to avoid other technical difficulties that may be encountered. An Offeror risks the late receipt and rejection of a proposal where it delays transmitting its proposal until the last few minutes before the time set for receipt of proposals. Proposals that are received after the stated date and time in Block 13 of the SF1442 will not be considered.

Offerors are responsible for submitting their proposal in the format specified, consistent with requirements stated elsewhere in this solicitation. Offerors are asked to submit only the information/exhibits required. Page limits, if stipulated, must be adhered to. Files that cannot be opened, or are otherwise missing the required content are the responsibility of the Offeror.

No Assumptions: This is a firm fixed price contract, and any assumptions made by the Offeror in its proposal will not be binding on the Government. The Offeror will not be entitled to any equitable adjustments based on assumptions made by the Offeror in its proposal. If the Scope of Work is not clear, submit your request for clarification as an RFI.

All prospective Offerors are advised that this solicitation will remain unchanged unless it is amended in writing. Amendments will be posted on the SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov under Contract Opportunities. However, if an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of any such amendment as described in Contract Clause “Amendment to Solicitations” of this section shall be applicable.

3. Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit

A Pre-Proposal Conference (PPC) will be held the same day as the Site Visit on July 31, 2025 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, California. The Offerors will meet at Building 1707, Classroom D at 9:00 AM PT for the PPC, followed by the Pre-Proposal Site Visit. A map is provided via Phase Two Attachment (2), “Site Visit Map.” The tentative schedule for the day is as follows:

Location: MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA, Building 1707, Classroom D Agenda:

0900-1200 PT: Part 1 1200-1300 PT: Break 1300-1600 PT: Part 2

The Pass & ID office is located at Building 901 at 901 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, California 92277. The Pass & ID office is located next to the Main Gate. The Main Gate address is 911-913 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, California 92277.

Offerors participating in the Pre-Proposal Site Visit must complete the Phase Two Attachment (3), “Site Visit RSVP List” worksheet for each person attending and submit to Lauren Steigerwald, at lauren.e.steigerwald.civ@us.navy.mil, by July 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM PT. The Government Site Visit Leader contact information will be provided in response to the Offeror’s confirmation of attendance.

On the day of the Pre-Proposal Site Visit, each individual must bring a federal compliant identification/driver’s license and Passport, or regular driver’s license with a birth certificate and social security card. Vehicle registration and insurance is also required for each vehicle that will be driven onto the installation.

Failure of a prospective Offeror to submit any questions regarding the solicitation will be construed to mean that the Offeror fully understands all requirements of the solicitation. Prospective Offerors are advised that the pre-proposal conference will be held solely for the purpose of explaining the concepts involved in the project and the specifications, terms, and conditions of the solicitation.

The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

4. Incurred Expenses

The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation.

5. No Alternate or Multiple Proposals

Neither multiple proposals, nor proposal variations or options, nor alternate or alternative proposals will be considered in the evaluation.

READ THE FOLLOWING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS.

PROPOSALS MUST SET FORTH FULL, ACCURATE, AND COMPLETE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY

THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS). THE PENALTY FOR MAKING FALSE

STATEMENTS IN PROPOSALS IS PRESCRIBED IN 18 U.S.C. §1001.

THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO EVALUATE PROPOSALS AND AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS.

HOWEVER, THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT DISCUSSIONS IF IT IS LATER

DETERMINED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER TO BE NECESSARY. THEREFORE, EACH INITIAL

OFFER SHOULD CONTAIN THE BEST TERMS FROM A TECHNICAL AND PRICE STANDPOINT.

This solicitation includes FAR 52.225-11, Buy American Act – Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, and FAR 52.225-12, Notice of Buy American Act Requirement – Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.

6. Mentor Protégé Agreements

Only Mentor Protégé Agreements formally approved by the Small Business Association (SBA) will be considered for this procurement. Mentor Protégé Agreements approved by other agencies will not be considered. The proposal shall contain both the Mentor Protégé Agreement and the SBA letter of approval for the Mentor Protégé Agreement, showing the approval is valid as of the date of the proposal submission.

7. Subcontracting Plan

The successful contractor, if a large business, shall submit a Subcontracting plan for small business and small disadvantaged business concerns to the issuing office within five (5) working days after notification by the Contracting Officer pursuant to FAR 52.219-9.

8. Contract Description

This procurement includes 11 base items and two (2) option items. This procurement is located at Twentynine Palms, California and is being advertised on an unrestricted basis inviting full and open competition and uses the two-phase design-build selection procedures and consists of one solicitation covering both phases. Source Selection procedures will be used with the intent to award a firm-fixed price construction contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal, conforming to the Request for Proposal (RFP), is the most advantageous and offers the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. Price evaluation preference will be given to HUBZone Small Business concerns, in accordance with FAR 52.219-4.

9. Description of Work

System Overview. The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Training Range is comprised of multiple system and subsystem functions that transports MCAGCC Twentynine Palms range data. Subsystems consists of: Terrestrial Microwave, IT Network Distribution, Low Altitude Radio Communication System (LARCS), Enterprise Land Mobile Range (ELMR or LMR), Shelter Infrastructure, Power Systems, Site Requirements, and Tower Requirements, Encryption, Inside/Outside Plant.

There will be multiple Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and their respective vendors & Contractors presence in the course of P1241 project duration in various Program of Record (POR) systems and subsystems tech refresh and upgrades.

P1241 Communication Towers, Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms Ranges project shall expand the training area range LARCS for Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC).

Contractor shall have NAICS code 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Contractor construction personnel must have a current valid National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) "The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association" certification.

Scope. Project shall construct new communication towers and restore and modernize existing communication towers on remote mountaintops or hilltops. With the exception of the Operation Center (OC) Bearmat Hill, all other work sites are Observation Points (OP) which are only accessible by helicopter and are without any infrastructure for utilities such as electricity, communication, water and sewer. Contractor shall provide necessary utilities to the site as required. Refer to “P1241 major work scope matrix” provided in Phase One for details.

Coordination. Project will require coordination and collaboration of multiple Government/ DOD command in performing all tasks and work as described in this RFP. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and its Contractors shall provide and install LARCS and other communication infrastructure support collateral and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) on all OP sites in the immediate vicinity of P1241 site and communication tower work items.

Schedule. Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) key events and product deliverables are pre-approved by MAGTFTC for power and communication outages and logistics, changes to the IMS/IMP schedule and plan will have cascading impact to the OP sites and MAGTFTC critical training missions especially in current escalating world affairs and geopolitical situation and therefore not allowed. Contractor shall meet critical project target key events (KE) and product deliverable dates in support of new expanded LARCS collateral equipment and various GFE support sub-systems. Contractor shall address all IMS and IMP deployment and migration plan to ensure uninterrupted mission critical communication systems for safety and tactical pictures awareness are sustained during construction. Project will require detailed sequencing and phasing construction schedule requirement in support of MAGTFTC Range Management Division (RMD) training with focus on Large Scale Exercises (LSE) and other mission essential evolutions for US military services and Foreign Military allies during this project construction. A “Roles & Responsibility” (R&R) matrix is provided to complement the IMS/IMP, identifying “lead” and “assist” groups and key resources in the work breakdown (WBS) structure task items. The R&R matrix also provides amplifying notes and remarks per WBS to provide more additional information and resource for coordination and task considerations.

Design Consideration. During design phase, concurrent tower inspections will be required for all applicable tower repair final design acceptance. Recent tower survey reports are provided as reference for Contractor baseline field tower inspections. Contractor shall verify, validate and update tower data as applicable to incorporate into the design. Tower inspections shall be conducted during NAVSEA Microwave Link and various tech refresh and upgrades to take advantage of the range pre-approved NAVSEA site and tower accesses. Contractor shall use the IMS/IMP and MAGTFTC memorandum of approved construction schedule with the R&R matrix to develop P1241 design, construction, commissioning, testing and acceptance plan to meet project, MAGTFTC, NAVSEA and other critical KE dates and GFE product deliverables deployment and migration sequences.

Construction Consideration

Range Contractor Communication. Range area has poor cellular communication reception and transmission not conducive for contractor reliable means of communication. Base shall provide Government LMR based radios programmed for contractor usage during the project duration. Radios shall be leased to qualified contractor personnel during the project after completion of MAGTFTC training on proper radio usage & operation.

Range Access. All contractor personnel shall check in in Bearmat Hill to acquire range pass ID to access range via Security Gate. Range Training Areas Maintenance Section (RTAMS) will designate area for P1241 contractor long term storage for project construction materials, items and equipment. RTAMS designated area shall be the contractor main onload and offload of materials, items and equipment to the designated CP staging area. A 4x4 utility vehicle will be required for transport to the designated staging areas CP 13, 51, 69, 78. Due to the rugged and rough terrain conditions, travel/ transit time may take up to 4 hours from RTAMS onload/ offload area to the CP staging areas. CP staging areas will be the local onload/ offload area for helicopter cargo/ passenger services to bring personnel, materials, items and equipment to the top of the OP sites. Contractor shall plan range construction travel and material logistics accordingly to maximize effective daylight working hours.

Range Working Hours. Range working hours shall be 0400 to 1700 daily to include weekends and holidays to maximize productive daylight working hours and long travel/ transit time between RTAMS main staging area to the planned (scheduled) CP staging area. Base has allowed flexible hours to facilitate contractor in meeting P1241 IMS/IMP and 29 Palms/Range approved construction schedule. Construction may be interrupted up to 3 days (max) by the range operations but does not require contractor to demobilize sites within this interruption.

Radiation Hazards (RADHAZ). Contractor is required to have National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) certified personnel and staff when working aloft the communication towers. Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel (HERP) must be observed at all times when working in the OP sites. Contractor shall comply with MCO 5104.2 “Marine Corps Radio Frequency (RF) Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Personnel Protection Program” to ensure personnel potentially exposed to RF EMF more than the permissible exposure limits (PEL) in reducing risks associated with RF EMF exposure. All work shall comply with EM 385-1-1 “Safety and Occupational Health Requirements”.

Helicopter Services. MCAGCC Twentynine Palms operates and maintains military training range areas established on U.S. DoD controlled federal lands within San Bernardino County, California. Radio repeaters, telemetry equipment, and microwave equipment are located at strategic mountaintop relay communication sites. The relay sites are positioned at altitudes ranging from 800 to 6,000 feet, and most of the relay sites are inaccessible by ground vehicles due to steep mountainous and desert terrain within the boundaries of MCAGCC.

Rotary wing transportation and operational services are required to transport maintenance personnel, parts, and equipment within the weight limits of the helicopter to the OP sites.

Contractor shall provide aircrew, ground personnel, supplies, ancillary support services and equipment to perform dedicated and/or ad hoc Federal Aviation Regulation 135 airlift operations (at both military and commercial airports/airfields/landing zones). Operations include the movement of passengers, light cargo and heavy cargo (or combination thereof). Helicopter services must currently be approved by DoD Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 4500.53. Contractor shall identify the qualifications and certifications held by the helicopter service personnel to include but not limited to corporate management, pilots, crews and others; specifically personnel who will directly support helicopter services.

Demolition, Removal and Disposal. Salvage demolished/ removed items and return to Government that are deemed usable by the base and MAGTFTC System Owner (SO) and POR.

Foundations and Steel Structures for Primary Structures. This project constructs four (4) new steel lattice-type communication towers with support systems comprised of pipe mast legs, horizontal braces and diagonal braces acting in tension and compression with special foundation features including micro-pile foundations and pre-cast concrete structural footings. This project provides reinforced shallow concrete foundations for CONEX based communication and various supporting facilities. This project restores and modernizes seven (7) existing communication towers consisting of structural modifications to accommodate new communication components such as dishes and antennas and/or repairs including replacement of missing and damaged bolts, washers, nuts, retensioning of loose guy cables, replacement of deteriorated ground bus bars, re-weatherproofing of existing antennas, re-galvanization of eroded parts and cracked foundation repair.

Infrastructure. This project provides and installs concrete pads, mounting and weldment, OSP communication and power pathways for all Government Furnished Equipment or Property for a complete and usable system. Facilities will be designed to meet or exceed the useful service life specified in Department of Defense (DoD) Unified Facility Criteria (UFC). These facilities will incorporate features that provide the lowest practical life cycle cost solutions satisfying the facility requirements with the goal of maximizing energy efficiency.

Site Work

Site preparation. Demolition and removal, site clearing, grading, earthwork and contaminated soil disposal without the availability of underground utilities such as electricity, water or sewer.

Site Development. The MILCON contract for this project includes the design and construction of communication towers and its foundations and the construction of the foundations designed by NAVSEA for the equipment shelters, PV solar panel arrays and their supporting site infrastructure. The landscape work includes the erosion and dust control for pre and post construction activities.

Fencing. Interior security fencing with gates at two (2) new sites and repair of existing fencing at one (1) site.

Antiterrorism. This project will provide Antiterrorism features and comply with applicable service and Geographic Combatant Commander policies and directive per UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings. As noted in the NAVSEA BOD located in Part 6 of this RFP, the project will be located within the controlled perimeter of MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, California, over 1,000-feet from the main gate. No threats are anticipated in the site areas. In accordance with Section 3-2.1, of UFC 4-010-01, the minimum allowable standoff distance for a new construction building is 20-feet to the controlled perimeter. This project exceeds those standoffs at all sites.

Discussion at the PDA charrette revealed no requirements for AT, physical security due to the remoteness of the various sites. The two sites in the Johnson Valley, OP Mine and OP Galway are to receive new fencing to enclose the sites due to its proximity to the public highway.

High Performance And Sustainability Building Requirements. DoD and Department of the Navy principles for high performance and sustainable building requirements are included in the design and construction of the project in accordance with federal laws and Executive Orders.

Low Impact Development. Low Impact Development will be included in the design and construction of this project as appropriate.

Commissioning, Testing And Validation Support. System of Systems (SoS) Performance Verification Test (PVT) for P1241 LARCS and Systems Operability Verification Test (SOVT) for the Program of Record (POR) MWL and systems shall be conducted by NAVSEA group. OP sites testing and acceptance shall ensure new/ upgrades/ repair and legacy system achieve SoS seamless integration and system transparency to the users and operators. Failure to achieve OP site SoS seamless integration and system transparency may impact next IMS/IMP SoS deployment and migration plan. Contractor shall provide support for P1241 in-scope work for any adjustment needed for all tower schedule equipment and ground GFE. NAVSEA shall inspect all P1241 and ascertain no tower and site discrepancies for Government acceptance and approval.

NAVFAC SW shall conduct site and tower inspection, test witness and shall incorporate NAVSEA’s P1241 discrepancy report for contractor corrective actions for final acceptance recommendation.

The period of performance for the design and construction of P1241 will be 1,460 calendar days (including 15 calendar days for bonds) from contract award as set forth in the schedule.

CLIN 0001 Description:

Major Work Scope by Base Bid Items and Option Items. The major work items are listed below as 11 Base Bid Items and two (2) Option Items. (NOTE: “RESERVED” in support of container shelter variants are “EMPTY” containers for MAGTFTC future systems expansions and design modularity.)

Base Item 0001: Design Of All Sites Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) (lump sum) includes all bonds, design, materials, labor, and equipment for Design of All Sites.

• Provide project full plan design drawings and specifications for all base items and options: includes design of four (4) new 140-foot high communication towers and foundations (OP Mesa, OP American Mine, OP Galway)

• Provide structural inspections, analysis & design for repair of seven (7) existing towers (OP Argos, OP Bullion, OP Crampton, OP Creole, OP Mine, OP Noble, Bearmat Hill)

• Provide design of foundations and site improvements for equipment shelters for GFE and waveguide bridges (ice bridges) at 10 remote tower sites

Base Item 0002: Bearmat Hill – 140-Foot Tower FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for Bearmat Hill 140’ Tower.

• Inspection and repair of existing 140-foot high communication tower and foundation.

• Provide Site Work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

Base Item 0003: OP Argos FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for OP Argos.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of existing solar PV array and foundations, waveguide bridges (ice bridges) and equipment shelters directly obstructing new P1241 GFE LARCS equipment and shelters

• Inspection and repair of existing 82’-6” high communication tower and foundation

• Provide new waveguide bridge (ice bridge) and support foundation

• Provide foundations for GFE and collateral equipment to include (2) 6-ISO Container shelter variants

(LARCS, LMR, POWER and RESERVED shelter combinations) and ground/ shelter-mounted PV array

• Provide Site Work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas;

• Provide Helicopter Transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials, etc.

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

Base Item 0004: OP American Mine FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for OP American Mine.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of existing solar PV array and foundations, waveguide bridges (ice bridges) and equipment shelters directly obstructing new P1241 GFE LARCS equipment and shelters

• Design and Construction of OP Site to include a 140-foot high communication tower and foundation

• Provide waveguide bridge (ice bridge) and support foundation

• Provide foundations for GFE and collateral equipment to include (2) 6-ISO Container shelter variants

(LARCS, LMR, POWER and RESERVED shelter combinations) and ground/ shelter-mounted PV array

• Provide Site Work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas

• Provide Helicopter Transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials,

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste.

Base Item 0005: OP Bullion FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for OP Bullion.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of existing solar PV array and foundations, waveguide bridges (ice bridges) and equipment shelters directly obstructing new P1241 GFE LARCS equipment and shelters

• Inspection and repair of existing 82’-6” high communication tower and foundation

• Provide new waveguide bridge (ice bridge) and support foundation

• Provide foundations for GFE and collateral equipment to include (2) 6-ISO Container shelter variants

(LARCS, LMR, POWER and RESERVED shelter combinations) and ground/ shelter-mounted PV array

• Provide Site Work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas

• Provide Helicopter Transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials,

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

Base Item 0006: OP Crampton FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for OP Crampton.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of existing solar PV array and foundations, waveguide bridges (ice bridges) and equipment shelters directly obstructing new P1241 GFE LARCS equipment and shelters

• Inspection and repair of existing 82’-6” high communication tower and foundation.

• Provide new waveguide bridge (ice bridge) and support foundation

• Provide foundations for GFE and collateral equipment to include (2) 6-ISO Container shelter variants

(LARCS, LMR, POWER and RESERVED shelter combinations) and ground/ shelter-mounted PV array

• Provide Helicopter Transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials,

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

Base Item 0007: OP Creole FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for OP Creole.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of existing solar PV array and foundations, waveguide bridges (ice bridges) and equipment shelters directly obstructing new P1241 GFE LARCS equipment and shelters

• Inspection and repair of existing 82’-6” high communication tower and foundation.

• Provide new waveguide bridge (ice bridge) and support foundation

• Provide foundations for GFE and collateral equipment to include (2) 6-ISO Container shelter variants

(LARCS, LMR, POWER and RESERVED shelter combinations) and ground/ shelter-mounted PV array

• Provide Site Work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas

• Provide Helicopter Transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials,

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

Base Item 0008: OP Galway FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for OP Galway.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of two (2) existing 62-foot high communication tower and foundation.

• Demolition, removal and disposal existing solar PV array and foundations, waveguide bridges (ice bridges) and equipment shelters directly obstructing new P1241 GFE LARCS equipment and shelters

• Design and Construction of OP Site to include a 140-ft high communication tower and foundation.

• Provide waveguide bridge (ice bridge) and support foundation.

• Provide foundations for GFE and collateral equipment to include (2) 6-ISO Container shelter variants

• Provide Site Work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas;

• Provide Helicopter Transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials,

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

Base Item 0009: OP Mesa FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for OP Mesa.

• Design and Construction of OP Site to include a 140-foot high communication tower and foundation.

• Provide waveguide bridge (ice bridge) and support foundation

• Provide foundations for GFE and collateral equipment to include (2) 6-ISO Container shelter variants

(LARCS, LMR, POWER and RESERVED shelter combinations) and ground/ shelter-mounted PV array

• Provide Site Work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas;

• Provide Helicopter Transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials,

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

Base Item 0010: OP Mine FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for OP Mine.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of two (2) existing 62-foot high communication tower and foundation

• Demolition, removal and disposal existing solar PV array and foundations, waveguide bridges (ice bridges) and equipment shelters directly obstructing new P1241 GFE LARCS equipment and shelters

• Design and Construction of OP Site to include a 140-ft high communication tower and foundation.

• Provide waveguide bridge (ice bridge) and support foundation.

• Provide foundations for GFE and collateral equipment to include (2) 6-ISO Container shelter variants

• Provide Helicopter Transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials,

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

Base Item 0011: OP Noble FFP (lump sum) includes all bonds, materials, labor, and equipment for OP Noble.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of existing solar PV array and foundations, waveguide bridges (ice bridges) and equipment shelters directly obstructing new P1241 GFE LARCS equipment and shelters

• Inspection and repair of existing 82’-6” high communication tower and foundation.

• Provide new waveguide bridge (ice bridge) and support foundation.

• Provide foundations for GFE and collateral equipment to include (2) 6-ISO Container shelter variants

(LARCS, LMR, POWER and RESERVED shelter combinations) and ground/ shelter-mounted PV array

• Provide Site Work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas;

• Provide Helicopter Transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials,

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

Option Item 0001: Bearmat Hill 200-Foot Tower FFP (lump sum) includes all incidental related work to support the design and construction including permits, taxes, bond cost, overhead and profit, complete and in accordance with the RFP and all Amendments, but not including work indicated or specified to be provided under any other Base Bid Items.

• Inspection and repair of existing 200-foot high communication tower and foundation.

• Provide Site Work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and Hazardous Waste

The Option may be exercised within 365 calendar days from contract award

Option Item 0002: OP Round FFP (lump sum) includes all incidental related work to support the design and construction including permits, taxes, bond cost, overhead and profit, complete and in accordance with the RFP and all Amendments, but not including work indicated or specified to be provided under any other Base Bid Items.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of two (2) existing 40-foot high communication tower and foundation.

• Demolition, removal and disposal of existing solar PV array and foundations, waveguide bridges (ice bridges) and equipment shelters

• Provide site work related to site preparation, erosion control, and staging areas

• Provide helicopter transportation for design personnel and construction crews, tools, equipment, materials,

• Provide proper removal, transport and disposal of all construction waste, solid waste and hazardous waste

The Option may be exercised within 365 calendar days from contract award.

10. Basis Of Award

1) The Government reserves the right to eliminate from consideration for award any or all offers at any time prior to award of the contract; to negotiate with Offerors in the competitive range; and to award the contract to the Offeror submitting the proposal(s) determined to represent the best value—the proposal(s) most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

2) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. In addition, if the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

3) The tradeoff process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition. The Government considers it to be in its best interest to allow consideration of award to other than the lowest priced Offeror or other than the highest technically rated Offeror.

4) All technical factors when combined are of equal importance to the performance confidence assessment (past performance) rating; and all technical factors and the performance confidence assessment (past performance) rating, when combined are approximately equal to price.

5) Any proposal found to have a deficiency in meeting the stated solicitation requirements or performance objectives will be considered ineligible for award, unless the deficiency is corrected through discussions. An Unacceptable rating in any of the non-cost/price factors and/or sub-factors will result in an overall rating of “Unacceptable” for the non-cost/price factors, unless corrected through discussions. Proposals may be found to have either a significant weakness or multiple weaknesses that impact either the individual factor rating or the overall rating for the proposal. The evaluation report must document the evaluation board’s assessment of the identified weakness(s) and the associated risk to successful contract performance resulting from the weakness(s). This assessment must provide the rationale for proceeding to award without discussions.

11. Definitions

The following definitions are provided to assist evaluators in the evaluation of each non-cost/price factor.

100% COMPLETE:

For construction projects: The facility is completely constructed and ready for the intended use.

For design projects: 100% plans and specifications signed off by an Architect-Engineer and ready for construction with final cost estimate. Does not include any Post Construction Award Support (PCAS).

ACCEPTABLE FEATURES: A proposed method or technique in the proposal that addresses solicitation requirements such that no further explanation or documentation is necessary.

BEST VALUE: The expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. See FAR 2.101.

CLARIFICATIONS: Are limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors that may occur when award without discussion is contemplated. See FAR 15.306(a)(1).

COMMUNICATIONS: Are exchanges between the Government and Offerors after receipt of proposals, leading to establishment of the competitive range. See FAR 15.306(b).

COMBINED PROJECT(S): Projects with multiple starting and ending points, performed under separate task orders, delivery orders, or multiple contracts combined in a single description. No credit will be given for work performed under MACC/IDIQ contracts in the aggregate or for multiple projects completed under more than one task/delivery order.

COMPETITIVE RANGE: Is all the most highly rated proposals (based on the rating of each proposal against all evaluation criteria), unless the range is further reduced for purposes of efficiency. FAR 15.306(c).

CONTRACTOR TEAMING ARRANGEMENT: An arrangement in which two or more companies form a partnership or Joint Venture (JV) to act as a potential prime contractor, or a potential prime contractor agrees with one or more companies to have them act as its subcontractor(s), under a specified Government contract or acquisition program. A proposed contractor teaming arrangement will be recognized by the Government provided the Offeror identifies, in its proposal, the type of arrangement, fully discloses company relationships, and provides a copy of the partnership, JV agreement, or teaming agreement with the proposal package.

COMMERCIAL-OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS): Refers to products that are available for purchase from commercial sources and are ready to use. COTS products can be software, hardware, or IT products that is commercially readymade and available for sale, lease, or license to the general public

DEFICIENCY: A material failure of a proposal to meet a solicitation requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level. A deficiency results in a proposal being un-awardable unless corrected through discussions.

DESIGN-BID-BUILD: Refers to the traditional delivery method where design and construction are sequential and contracted for separately with two separate contracts and contractors; one for an A-E contract and one for a construction contract. Projects where the design firm is not in-house or a subcontractor of the Offeror, (e.g.

Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)) shall be considered design-bid-build.

DESIGN-BUILD: Refers to combining design and construction in a single contract with one contractor. Design-build projects require design of the project by a licensed professional (i.e. engineer, architect). Projects that only require shop drawing level effort are not design-build projects.

DISCUSSIONS: Are exchanges (i.e., negotiations) in a competitive environment that are undertaken with the intent of allowing the Offeror to revise its proposal. Discussions take place after establishment of the competitive range.

ENTERPRISE LAND MOBILE RADIO (ELMR): A Navy-wide Trunked Radio System. ELMR is a digital, encrypted, secured and reliable means of communication providing local dispatch and interoperability features.

Twentynine Palms Range Control Facility (RCF) will be equipped with fixed and portable ELMR subscriber units. A primary function of the RCF is to provide the means of receiving, passing, and recording essential information for all commands engaged in training. Control and monitoring of training activities aboard all USMC ranges is accomplished through a combination of radios (two positive forms of communications with ELMR as the primary and LARCS as the Alternate between the training units (Officer in Charge and Range Safety Officer), the RCF and range safety inspectors who monitor various training activities. The Installation Radio Communications (ELMR and LARCS) is an integral portion of 29 Palms to conduct large scale exercises (LSE) used by Operational Force Commanders to exercise their full Mission Essential Tasks (C3) as a single maneuver unit (MCICOM 2018MAY15).

EVALUATION NOTICE (EN): Is the Procuring Contracting Officer’s (PCO) written notification to the Offeror for purposes of clarifications, communications, or discussions.

EXCESSES: Are elements of the proposal that have exceeded mandatory minimums (in ways that are not integral to the design) whose removal and corresponding price decrease may make an Offeror’s proposal more competitive.

See FAR 15.306(d)(4).

EXPERIENCE: Pertains to work performed by an Offeror and Offeror’s Team within the prescribed timeframe, which is the same or similar to the work that may be ordered under this contract in terms of size, scope, and complexity. Experience is distinct from past performance (how well an Offeror has performed).

JOINT VENTURE (JV): An arrangement of two (2) or more businesses (parties) to compete and perform as prime contractor for a contract.

LOW ALTITUDE RANGE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (LARCS): A critical communication infrastructure that provides unencrypted audio connectivity between fixed and mobile terrestrial stations and airborne assets with range control. LARCS is a non-POR system utilizing COTS products (see POR definition below)

LEAD DESIGN FIRM / DESIGN TEAM: Applies to the Offeror’s primary design firm(s) and any in-house lead designer(s).

LONG TERM EVOLUTION (LTE): A standard for wireless data transmission that uses radio frequency (RF) to allow mobile devices to connect to cellular data sites.

MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT: Provision of, or reliance upon, the workforce, management, facilities, or other resources of an affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD, such that the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD will be involved in the contract effort with the Offeror, and thereby affect the performance of the Offeror.

MICROWAVE (MW) LINK (MWL): A radio signal transmission system that uses radio waves to transmit data, audio, or video between two locations.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWER ERECTORS (NATE): The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association is a non-profit trade association providing a unified voice for tower erection, maintenance and service companies.

NEW CONSTRUCTION: Refers to projects creating entirely new facilities (or new expansions to existing utility systems where major components are provided as part of the expansion). Complete repair/replacement of a utility line (involving installation of new distribution lines) is considered new construction.

OFFEROR: Refers to the Contractor submitting the proposal as Offeror, including JVs, whose name appears in Block 14 of Standard Form (SF) 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award). In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the Offeror's name cited on the SF 1442 and any other part of the proposal, the SF 1442 is the conclusive document in determining the Offeror who is submitting the proposal.

OFFEROR’S TEAM: Refers to the Offeror (see definition), the Offeror's outside Lead Design Firm, and/or inhouse Lead Designer(s) only.

PAGE: Refers to one printed side of a piece of paper. (For example, 5 pieces of paper printed on both sides would result in 10 pages of narrative). Font size and font style shall be clearly legible.

PAST PERFORMANCE: Relates to how well an Offeror and Offeror’s Team has performed; e.g., the quality of work accomplished, schedule compliance, customer satisfaction.

PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT: Is an evaluation of the likelihood (or Government’s confidence) that the Offeror will successfully perform the solicitation’s requirements; the evaluation is based upon past performance information.

PROGRAM OF RECORD (POR): A formally approved and funded government acquisition program that provides a new or improved weapon, materiel, service capability, or information system. PORs are a key goal for defense-focused startups and are considered to be stable, known, and recurring. Project MWL and ELMR are examples of POR systems.

PROJECT: A construction activity or task, with a single starting point and a single ending point.

QUALITY: Is the composite of materiel attributes including performance features and characteristics of a production or service to satisfy a customer's given need.

R56 STANDARD: Motorola Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites. Note NAVSEA P1241 LARCS design utilizes Motorola radio communication equipment and R56 is applicable.

RECENCY: As it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the elapsed time since the past performance reference occurred. For purposes of the past performance factor, recency means the 10 year period prior to the initial RFP issuance date, during which past performance references are considered relevant.

RELEVANCY: As it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the extent of similarity between the service/support effort, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and subcontract/ teaming or other comparable attributes of past performance examples and the solicitation requirements; and a measure of the likelihood the past performance is an indicator of future performance.

RENOVATION AND REPAIR PROJECT TYPES: Refers to projects where the work modifies existing facilities.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Are all aspects of the RFP that convey the needs of the Government to Offerors, including the SOO, SOW, PWS, technical requirement documents, and system requirement documents.

REQUIREMENTS OWNER: Is the entity (for example, a program management office or other organizational entity) responsible for providing requirements documents within the RFP that communicate those requirements to Offerors.

RISK: As it pertains to source selection, is the potential for unsuccessful contract performance.