Amendment0003.pdf

ACQR 6035630 P1241

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT 0003; SOLICITATION NO. N6247325R3443; DESIGN-BUILD MILCON PROJECT P1241 See Continuation Page 2.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Mar-2025

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N6247325R3443

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-Feb-2025

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

24-Mar-2025

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SAN DIEGO CA 92132-0001

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0003

The purpose of this Amendment is to revise the following:

1. REVISE Section 15. Evaluation Factors For Award, PHASE ONE, FACTOR 2: EXPERIENCE, a. Proposal Submission Requirements as follows:

FACTOR 2: EXPERIENCE

a. Proposal Submission Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit Exhibit “B” (Construction Experience Project Data Sheet) and Exhibit “C” (Design Experience Project Data Sheet) under Tab “2.”

(1) Construction Experience:

The Offeror shall submit a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects for the Offeror that best demonstrates its experience on relevant projects that are similar in size (minimum $10M $2M final construction cost), scope, and complexity to the project described in the RFP.

The Offeror shall demonstrate construction experience (within NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction) in each of the four (4) areas listed below:

1. At least one (1) project involving construction, renovation, or repairs of communication towers.

2. At least one (1) project involving phased/sequencing of construction based on end user requirements or coordination with simultaneous construction efforts by others.

3. At least one (1) project including construction on remote site(s) accessible only by helicopter.

4. At least one (1) project with no utility infrastructure.

Note: A single project may satisfy more than one (1) of the four (4) minimum requirements above.

Offerors must ensure that the project description: (1) clearly identifies whether the project is new construction or repair/renovation (see definitions), (2) addresses how the project meets at least one (1) of the four (4) minimum requirements delineated above, and (3) provides the final construction cost (which must be, at a minimum, $10M $2M).

Construction projects which meet more than one (1) of the minimum four (4) experience criteria listed above will be rated higher. Specifically, a strength will be assigned if one (1) construction project meets two (2) of the minimum four (4) experience criteria listed above. A significant strength will be assigned if one (1) construction project meets more than two (2) of the minimum four (4) experience criteria listed above.

Exhibit “B” must clearly address how the projects meet the above requirements.

Projects submitted for the Offeror shall be 100% complete (see definition) within the past 10 years (see definition) of the date of issuance of this RFP.

A project is defined as a construction project performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract as a whole shall not be submitted as a project;

rather Offerors shall submit the work performed under a task order as a project.

The attached Construction Experience Project Data Sheet (Exhibit “B") is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to submit construction project information. If the same project is being used to demonstrate construction and design experience, submit separate Project Data Sheets for construction and design utilizing both Exhibit “B” and Exhibit “C.”

Except as specifically requested, the Government will not consider information submitted in addition to this form.

Individual blocks on this form may be expanded; however, total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed two (2) single sided page, minimum size 10 font.

For all submitted projects, the description of the project shall clearly describe the scope of work performed and the relevancy to the project requirements of this RFP (i.e. unique features, area, construction methods).

If the Offeror is a JV, relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the JV entity. If the JV does not have shared experience, projects shall be submitted for the JV members. If a project was performed by a JV, and not all members from that JV are on the JV proposed for this contract, the Offeror shall clearly demonstrate what portion of the work was performed by the JV member offering on this contract and shall not include work performed by the JV as a whole.

The JV member proposed for this contract shall specifically address field work performed by that JV member including field staffing and direct field work oversight. The JV member proposed for this contract shall also address home office management performed by that JV member including the number/percentage of employees provided for the overall contract by the JV member as well as the overall percentage of work performed by the JV member. The Offeror shall also submit a SIGNED copy of the JV agreement indicating the proposed participation of each JV member. Offerors are still limited to a total of five (5) projects combined.

If an Offeror is utilizing experience information of affiliates/subsidiaries/parent/LLC/LTD member companies (name and address is not exactly as stated on the SF1442), the proposal shall clearly demonstrate that the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD firm will have meaningful involvement in the performance of this contract. The proposal shall state specific commitments of technical resources (e.g. personnel, equipment) that the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD member companies commit to the performance of this contract. In particular, the proposal must clearly state the specific commitments of resources of the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD member that will be located at the worksites and company offices in the city/area of the project. The proposal shall also describe specific roles of the affiliate/subsidiary/ parent/LLC/LTD member companies in terms of the work it will either self-perform or manage on behalf of the Offeror in performance of the contract. Failure to submit this information may result in a lower rating.

The Offeror may utilize experience of a subcontractor that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement to demonstrate construction experience under this evaluation factor. The Offeror must provide a supporting JV agreement, partnership agreement, teaming agreement, or letter of commitment and an explanation of the meaningful involvement that the subcontractor will have in performance of this contract.

(2) Design Experience:

The Offeror shall submit a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) relevant design projects for the design team that best demonstrates design experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP. The Government will only review five (5) projects for design. Any projects submitted in excess of five (5) for Design Experience will not be considered.

The Offeror shall demonstrate design experience (within NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction) in each of the three (3) areas listed below:

1. At least one (1) project showing design knowledge and experience in the inspection and safety requirements of communication towers for structural integrity.

2. At least one (1) project showing design experience in remote site construction with attention to work sequences.

3. At least one (1) project showing design experience in open lattice steel design for communication towers.

Note: A single project may satisfy more than one (1) of the three (3) minimum requirements above.

Offerors must ensure that the project description: (1) clearly identifies whether the project is new construction or repair/renovation (see definition), (2) addresses how the project meets at least one (1) of the three (3) minimum requirements as delineated above, and (3) provides the final construction cost (which must be, at a minimum, $10M $2M).

Design projects which meet more than one (1) of the minimum three (3) experience criteria listed above will be rated higher. Specifically, a strength will be assigned if one (1) design project meets two (2) of the minimum three

(3) experience criteria listed above. A significant strength will be assigned if one (1) design project meets more than two (2) of the minimum three (3) experience criteria listed above.

Exhibit “C” must clearly address how the project meets the above requirements.

A project submitted under design experience will meet the recency requirement if (a) the construction effort was completed within 10 years of the RFP issuance date, regardless of the design completion date, OR (b) the construction effort is ongoing, but the design completion date was reached within 10 years of the RFP issuance date.

Each relevant completion date shall be clearly stated on the Design Experience Project Data Sheet (Exhibit “C”).

A project is defined as a complete design effort performed under a single task order or contract/subcontract.

For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract as a whole shall not be submitted as a project; rather Offerors shall submit the work performed under a task order as a project.

The attached Design Experience Project Data Sheet (Exhibit “C") is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to submit project information. If the same project is being used to demonstrate construction and design experience submit separate Project Data Sheets for construction and design utilizing both Exhibit “B” and Exhibit “C.” Except as specifically requested, the Government will not consider information submitted in addition to this form. Individual blocks on this form may be expanded; however, total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed two (2) single-sided pages, minimum size 10 font.

For all submitted projects, the description of the project shall clearly describe the scope of work performed and the relevancy to the project requirements of this RFP (i.e., unique features, area, and construction methods).

If an Offeror is utilizing experience information of affiliates/subsidiaries/parent/LLC/LTD member companies (name and address is not exactly as stated on the SF1442), the proposal shall state specific commitments of technical resources (e.g. personnel, equipment) that the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD member companies commit to the performance of this contract. In particular, the proposal must clearly state the specific commitments of resources of the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD member that will be located at the worksites and company offices in the city/area of the project. The proposal shall also describe specific roles of the affiliate/subsidiary/ parent/LLC/LTD member companies in terms of the work it will either self-perform or manage on behalf of the Offeror in performance of the contract. Failure to submit this information may result in a lower rating.

Regarding any such submitted project, if the Offeror fails to demonstrate the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD firm’s meaningful involvement in the performance of this contract, the project will not be considered relevant and will not be evaluated.

The Offeror may utilize experience of a design subcontractor to demonstrate design experience. The Offeror must provide a supporting joint venture agreement, partnership agreement, teaming agreement, or letter of commitment and an explanation of the meaningful involvement that the design subcontractor will have in the performance of this contract. Offerors proposing multiple design firms should submit relevant project experience for all design firms.

Failure to submit relevant project experience for all proposed design firms may result in a lower rating. Offerors are still limited to a total of five (5) projects combined.

b. Basis of Evaluation:

The basis of evaluation will include the Offeror’s demonstrated experience in performing relevant construction and design projects as defined in the solicitation submittal requirements. The assessment of the Offeror’s relevant experience will be used as a means of evaluating the capability of the Offeror to successfully meet the requirements of the RFP.

2. Revise the following documents to the solicitation as follows:

Remove: Attachment 3: R&R Matrix

Add: Attachment 3: R&R Matrix Rev 1

ATTACHMENTS:

1. RFI_Answers-03-24-2025

2. R&R Matrix Rev 1

NOTES:

1. The offeror must acknowledge receipt of all amendments on the offer schedule.

2. All other paragraphs, provisions, and conditions to this proposed task order remain unchanged.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (NOV 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into SAM;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award (see FAR clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, for the requirement to maintain SAM registration during performance and through final payment).

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of provision)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (NOV 2024) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into SAM;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award (see FAR clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, for the requirement to maintain SAM registration during performance and through final payment).

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of provision)

SECTION 00 21 16 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

The following have been modified:

Section 00 21 16

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 after 2:00PM Pacific Time (PT) on March 13, 2025.

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 One (Qualification Phase):

Cover Letter First two (2) pages of SF 1442 – with blocks 14 through 20c completed Offeror’s Team Consent Forms Financial Questionnaire (to be completed and submitted by financial institution) Surety Form Section 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications VETS-4212 Report Submission Confirmation (or Statement of Non-applicability) Tab 1 – Factor 1: Technical Approach Tab 2 – Factor 2: Experience Tab 3 – Factor 3: Past Performance Tab 4 – Factor 4: Safety

THE FOLLOWING EVALUATION FACTORS ARE APPLICABLE ONLY TO THOSE OFFERORS

WHO ARE SELECTED TO PROCEED TO PHASE TWO OF THE SOURCE SELECTION PROCESS. DO

NOT SUBMIT TABS 5 THROUGH 7 IN THE PHASE 1 (QUALIFICATION PHASE) PROPOSALS.

Phase Two:

Financial Questionnaire (to be completed and submitted by financial institution) 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 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) file, formatted in Portable Document Format (PDF) with a .pdf file extension as follows:

File #1:

Factor 1: Technical Approach Factor 2: Experience Factor 3: Past Performance Factor 4: Safety

Instructions for submission of Phase One 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 proposal.

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 proposal due date (2:00 PM PT on March 27, 2025), as shown in the solicitation.

2. No later than four (4) calendar days prior to the proposal due date (2:00 PM PT on March 27, 2025), 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.

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.

Representations and Certifications and Financial Questionnaires will not be rated. However, they will be considered in assessing the Offeror’s responsibility.

3. Pre-Proposal Conference

A pre-proposal conference and site visit will not be conducted at this time and will be conducted during Phase Two of this solicitation.

Failure of a prospective Offeror to submit any questions 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.

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.

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. Financial Questionnaire

Offerors shall submit the Financial Questionnaire to their financial institution and request the financial institution complete the questionnaire with regard to the Offeror’s firm. Upon completion of the questionnaire, the financial institution should send the completed questionnaire via email directly to 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. Please ensure the financial institution utilizes the form provided in order to submit the requested information. Links to websites and/or files with .zip file extensions may not be accepted. Additionally, please ensure financial questionnaires are submitted by the Phase Two proposal due date (2:00 PM PT on March 27, 2025). If the Offeror is a joint venture, information should be submitted for the joint venture. If there is no information for the joint venture, information should be submitted for each joint venture partner.

5. System for Award Management

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time that Phase 2 proposals are submitted. In order to participate on this solicitation, contractors must also complete electronic representations and certifications. For more information and to complete the electronic Reps & Certs, see the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. A contract cannot be awarded to a contractor not registered in SAM. The NAICS code for this procurement (NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction) must appear in the Offeror(s) SAM record to qualify for award; records should be reviewed and updated accordingly prior to submission of Phase 2 proposals.

Note: Offerors must complete and submit Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications of the RFP as part of their proposal even if the Offeror is registered in SAM. Section 00 45 00 of the RFP contains clauses which are not found in the electronic Reps & Certs in SAM; therefore, we require them to be completed and submitted as part of your proposal. The clauses found in Section 00 45 00 of the RFP are also broken out as a separate form titled “Section 00 45 00–Representations and Certifications” which can be found with the other RFP Exhibits.

6. Federal Contractor Reporting

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.13, any contractor or subcontractor with a contract or subcontract with the Federal Government of $150,000 or more that was entered into on or after October 1, 2015 (or $100,000 or more that was entered prior to October 1, 2015) must take affirmative action to hire and promote qualified covered veterans which includes, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.

If subject to the reporting requirements, companies must file an annual VETS-4212 Report, which shows the number of covered veterans in their workforce and number of new hires, including covered veterans hired during the reporting period. Instructions, information, and follow-up assistance is provided at VETS-4212 Internet site at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 or employers may contact the VETS-4212 customer support at (866) 237-0275 or e-mail at VETS4212-customersupport@dol.gov.

VETS-4212 Reports must be filed between August 1 and September 30 of each year following a calendar year in which a contractor or subcontractor held a covered contract or subcontract.

Upon the successful submission of a VETS-4212 report, federal contractors will receive an email confirmation of receipt notification for their records. Offerors shall include a copy of their confirmation notification email in their proposal as verification of submission for the current reporting period. DO NOT SUBMIT A COPY OF THE REPORT ITSELF. If this requirement is not applicable to your firm, provide a statement that your firm does not have any contracts subject to this requirement.

A contract cannot be awarded to a contractor that has not submitted a required annual form VETS- 4212, Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report (VETS-4212 Report) if subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d) for that fiscal year.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Mentor Protégé Agreements

Only Mentor Protégé Agreements formally approved by the 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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” table below 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 1700H 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, re-tensioning 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.