P242 Solicitation.pdf

MILCON P242, COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER SIMULATOR FACILITY, AVIANO, ITALY

OFFERORS WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY EFFORT OR PROPOSAL COSTS RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION

ELIZABETH L. ROBERTS 757-322-8273

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

29-Mar-2023

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______15 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________925 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________4 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________06 Jun 2023 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

COMNAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTIC

6506 HAMPTON BLVD

NORFOLK VA 23508-1278

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12B. CALENDAR DAYS

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Project Base Price - P242

FFP

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEPARATE PRICE PROPOSAL FORM. Price includes the following:

Full Project Scope - P242 Combat Rescue Helicopter Simulator Facility FOB: Destination

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS

1.2 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF CONTRACT SCOPE

2. BASIS FOR AWARD

3. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

4.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

4.3 PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

4.4 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

4.5 SPECIAL JOINT VENTURE (JV) REQUIREMENTS

5. ATTACHMENTS: Will be located on Contract Opportunities under additional documents.

5.1 PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY FORM (ATTACHMENT A)

5.2 SEC-NAV_5512_1_11787 FORM (ATTACHMENT B)

5.3 CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE PROJECT DATA SHEET (ATTACHMENT C)

5.4 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (ATTACHMENT D)

5.5 SCHEDULE B PRICE PROPOSAL FORM (ATTACHMENT E)

5.6 LRA COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEEDURES (ATTACHMENT F)

5.7 COMUNICAZIONE ANTIMAFIA (ATTACHMENT G)

5.8 INFORMAZIONE ANTIMAFIA (ATTACHMENT H)

5.9 INSTALLATION ACCESS REQUEST (ATTACHMENT I)

5.10 SPECIFICATIONS (ATTACHMENTS J)

5.11 DRAWINGS (16 TOTAL) (ATTACHMENT K)

1. GENERAL

1. 1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS

1.1.1 This acquisition is being issued on an UNRESTRICTED basis with full and open competition, as a Design-

Bid-Build procurement conducted as a negotiated procurement utilizing procedures in accordance with FAR Part 36. The best value continuum source selection process used in this acquisition is the tradeoff process.

This process allows for a tradeoff between non-price factors (i.e., Construction Experience, Safety, Project Specific Requirements and Past Performance) and price, and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal or other than the highest technically rated proposal to achieve a best-value contract award. Award will be made to that responsible offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to offer the best value to the Government, considering the technical and price factors stated herein.

1.1.2 The appropriate Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is

236220 and the size standard is $45M.

1.1.3 This acquisition will be advertised utilizing FAR Part 15 – Contracting by Negotiation and FAR Part 36 – Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts.

1.1.4 This acquisition will result in a firm fixed price contract for design-bid-build construction services. Award will be made in US Dollars. In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

1.1.5 The contract completion time for P242 is 925 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

1.2 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF CONTRACT SCOPE

1.2.1 The project includes the construction of an 870 square meter addition to and renovation of an existing squadron operation facility (Building 7300) to support bed-down of the Combat Rescue Helicopter simulator. Alteration includes renovation of existing facility including removal/alteration of exterior walls, windows, doors, utilities and the roof. Primary facility includes operational flight trainer and simulator bay, multipurpose mission planning and computer training rooms, and maintenance and utility areas.

Construction includes reinforced concrete foundations and floor slab, cement plaster stucco exterior with clay tile roofing, and is compatible with the existing facility. An overhead crane is required to be installed in the simulator bay. Supporting facilities include associated utilities, pavements, site improvements including unexploded ordnance survey, communications, passive force protection measures and storm drainage/low impact development to ensure a complete and useable facility.

1.2.2 Contractor Performance Information: Contractor’s performance will be evaluated using the respective contractor performance evaluation report entry system located on the website: https://www.cpars.gov. Prior to commencement of work the contractor is required to provide the Government with the name, phone number and email address of the “Contractor’s Representative” that will be responsible for receipt and review of draft performance evaluations prepared by the Government in the appropriate system. It is the contractor’s responsibility to keep this contract information current.

2. BASIS FOR AWARD

2.1.1 The Government reserves the right to eliminate from consideration any or all offerors at any time prior to award of the contract; to negotiate with offerors in the competitive range; to award the contract to other than the offeror submitting the lowest total price; and to award the contract to the offeror submitting the proposal determined to be the best value – the proposal most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

2.1.2 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.

2.1.3 The best value continuum source selection process used in this acquisition is the tradeoff process. 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.

2.1.4 Factor 3 – Safety will only be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. If an offeror is rated Unacceptable for any factor, they will not be eligible for award, unless the deficiency(ies) is/are remedied through discussions (if held). For the offerors found Acceptable on Factory 3 – Safety, the relative order of importance of the non-price evaluation factors is the technical factors (Factors 1 – Construction Experience and Factor 4 – Project Specific Requirements) are of equal importance to each other and, when combined are equal in importance to the past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment factor (Factor 2). When the proposal is evaluated as a whole, the technical factors and past performance/performance confidence assessment factor combined (i.e., the non-price evaluation factors) are approximately equal to price.

2.1.5 The Government intends to award a contract to a single contractor for CLIN 0001, with CLIN 0002 as a priced option. The Government reserves the unilateral right to award CLIN 0002 to the Contractor at the proposed price at the time of award or within 180 calendar days after the contract award. A firm fixed proposed price is required for ALL CLINs (CLINS 0001 and 0002). No provision is made for economic price adjustment. Offerors not submitting pricing for all CLINs will be considered nonresponsive to the solicitation and will not be evaluated.

2.1.6 The Government intends to issue the Solicitation through the Internet at https://sam.gov. All prospective offerors MUST register themselves on the website. All contractors are encouraged to attempt downloading the documents prior to obtaining the solicitation through alternate sources. Many firms and commercial printing services have the capability to print the solicitation package and plan-holder’s list from the Internet, if necessary. The official plan-holder’s list will be created by registration and will be available from the website only. Amendments will also be posted on the website for downloading. This will be the normal method for distributing amendments; therefore, it is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to this solicitation.

2.1.7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT:

To be eligible for award, your firm(s) must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database as required by FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018).

Note that the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for all offerors; including Joint Ventures (JV) (registration must state the NAME of the JV). Offerors not currently registered in SAM must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and a CAGE or NCAGE prior to registering in SAM.

All offerors, including JV offerors, must submit with their proposal a UEI. In addition to the UEI number required for JV offerors, JV offerors must submit with their proposal a UEI number for each member comprising the JV. UEI numbers can be obtained at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. The UEI number is required in order to register in SAM (see above).

CAGE/NCAGE – A CAGE/NGAGE code is required for all offerors, including JV offerors. JV offerors must acquire a CAGE Code registered in the JV name.

(a) U.S. offerors, including Joint Venture offerors: U.S. offerors must obtain a CAGE Code prior to registering in the SAM database, part of the SAM registration process (see paragraph above).

(b) Non-U.S. (foreign) offerors ONLY, including JV: Non-U.S. offerors must obtain a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) Code instead of a CAGE Code prior to registering in the SAM database. NCAGE codes may be obtained at the NCAGE website https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the offeror is registering a new entity in SAM.gov, the offeror must follow new procedures, which include providing an original, signed notarized letter indicating authorized entity Administrator for the entity associated with the DUNS number before a new SAM.gov entity registration will be activated.

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THE NEW REGISTRANTS TO CHECK WITH SAM.GOV HELPDESK

DIRECTLY TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR TIMELY REGISTRATION ARE MET.

2.1.8 CERTIFICATE OF CLASSIFICATION:

SOCIETÀ ORGANISMI DI ATTESTAZIONE (SOA) CERTIFICATION.

The following SOA Certifications are required, offeror must show that the necessary Certifications are in effect as of the date proposals are due, and must be submitted with the proposal:

Societa’ Organismi d’Attestazione (S.O.A.) (Qualifying Agencies) work categories for this project in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree 18 April 2016, n.50.

The Prevailing Work Category: OG-1 CLASS VI (53%)

All additional Work Categories other than the Prevailing Category (as required).

Classification OS30 CLASS IV (19%) Classification OS28 CLASS IV (17%) Classification OS3 CLASS III bis (11%)

The related classifications (sub-categories) for this work category: None

Companies that are QUALIFIED in the Prevailing Work Category and pertinent Classification, but NOT QUALIFIED also in the Minor Work Category and pertinent Classification, can still bid against the subject solicitation, by forming a Joint-Venture or subcontracting for the execution of the work pertaining to the categories (or alternatives) for which they are not qualified. Offerors must declare their intention of forming the Joint-Venture or awarding a subcontract. A "Teaming Agreement" or "Letter of Commitment" with the subcontractor must be submitted with the proposal and must identify the qualifications of the subcontractor (attaching the pertinent SOA certificate) and what work they will perform (identifying type and percentage of the work covered by specific SOA certificate).

In the case of a JV, all members of the JV must have the SOA certifications. The leading member of the JV must have the SOA certification in the Prevailing Work Category

Debarment from Award:

Successful offerors shall submit to the Contracting Officer a self-certification stating that none of the situations in Art. 80 of Legislative Decree 50/2016 apply.

Contracting Officer shall review Contractors’ self-certifications for compliance. Firms who obtained SOA certification are listed in the SOA website. Not submitting the additional documentation is treated as a responsiveness issue. Contracting Officer shall ensure that the contract provisions stipulate that the contract may be terminated for default if it is discovered after award that the Contractor meets at least one of the situations at Art. 80 of Legislative Decree 50/2016.

2.2.1 ANTI-MAFIA SCREENING:

1. The United States is committed to ensuring that all Government contracts with performance in Italy remain free from infiltration or other influence by the Mafia. To that end, and in accordance with Italian legislative Decree 159/2011 as amended, all offerors shall submit with their proposals a completed self-certification known as the “Comunicazione Antimafia” or “Informazione Antimafia” depending on the value of the contract. For contracts valued at less than the applicable European Community monetary threshold for defense contracts, contractors shall submit a completed “Comunicazione Antimafia” self-certification form.

See Attachment G. The applicable threshold for construction contracts for 2023 is €5,382,000, and the applicable threshold for supply and service contracts is €431,000. For contracts valued at more than the applicable European Community monetary threshold for defense contracts, contractors shall submit a completed “Informazione Antimafia” self-certification form. See Attachment H.

2. In addition, prior to submitting a proposal, all offerors shall initiate registration on the “White List” with the Prefect (Prefetto) where their company is legally registered. The offeror shall submit proof with its proposal that it has initiated or accomplished the “White List” registration procedures. For non-Italian offerors who do not have a registered office in Italy, the offeror shall initiate registration on the “White List” with the Prefect (Prefetto) where the work will be performed.

3. The contractor is subject to Anti-Mafia screening prior to award and throughout the life of the contract. In the event that, prior to award, the Government discovers any Mafia-related indications or infiltration with respect to the offeror, the offeror will be considered nonresponsible and will not be eligible for award.

4. Further, if during the life of this contract, the Government learns of any Mafia-related indications or infiltration against the contractor, the Government will consider this to be a failure to execute the work and may terminate the contract under the “Default” clause of the contract.

5. The contractor shall ensure that these Anti-Mafia provisions are included in any subcontracts and that the same Anti-Mafia provisions applicable to the prime contractor apply to its subcontractors. If during the life of this contract, the Government learns of any Mafia-related indications or infiltration against any subcontractor at any tier, the contractor agrees, if requested by the Government, to promptly terminate the subject subcontract and replace the Mafiacolluded subcontractor at its own cost with a compliant company.

This information is to be included in your Price Proposal.

2.2.2 ENGLISH SPEAKING REPRESENTATIVE:

At all times when any performance of the work at the site is being conducted by any employee of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall have a representative present on the site capable of explaining the work operations and receiving instructions in the English language. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to determine, without appeal of such decision, whether the proposed representative has sufficient technical and lingual capabilities, and the Contractor shall immediately replace any individual not acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

2.2.3 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE:

Ten-Percent (10%) PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

Submittal Time: The offeror whose offer is accepted shall, within ten (10) days after award, furnish either (1) a Performance Guarantee and a notarized Performance Guarantee Letter conforming to the requirements below, or (2) Performance and Payment bonds conforming to the requirements below. If the offeror fails to provide either (1) a Performance Guarantee and a notarized Performance Guarantee Letter or

(2) Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) days, the contract may be terminated for default. In such event, the offeror shall be liable for any cost of procuring the work which exceeds the amount of its offer. Clauses 52.228-2, 52.228-11 and 52.228-15, listed in Section 01 00 00 – General Requirements below, will apply only if the offeror elects to submit payment and performance bonds, rather than a notarized performance guarantee, with their proposal.

Form of Performance Guarantee: The Performance Guarantee shall be an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount of the contract and shall be deposited into a banking institution, as acceptable to the Contracting Officer, which will then issue an irrevocable letter guaranteeing (the “Performance Guarantee Letter”) the payment of the amount deposited to the United States Government, upon demand by the Contracting Officer. Demand may be made if the Contractor fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, or does not fulfill its undertaking in whole or in part. Payment to the Contracting Officer will be by check made payable to the "United States of America by the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Europe, Africa, Central." The Performance Guarantee shall take effect upon the date of signature of the Performance Guarantee Letter and shall remain valid and irrevocable until one (1) year after the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government. The Performance Guarantee Letter shall be accompanied by a notarized document authenticating the financial institution's authority to sign the letter. An English translation of the Performance Guarantee Letter shall be submitted concurrently.

Upon acceptance of all work by the Government, however, the Contractor may, with the approval of the Contracting Officer, replace this guarantee with a reduced guarantee in the amount of four percent (4%) of the then existing contract price, with modifications, if any. Such replacement guarantee will then remain in effect for one (1) year after the final acceptance of the work by the Government.

The performance guarantee/performance and payment bonds shall be in the name of the proposed Offeror. If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), the guarantee/bonds shall be in the name of the JV.

SAMPLE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE ISSUED BY A BANK

The Government will accept as valid a Performance Guarantee conforming to these requirements.

BANK LETTERHEAD

Date To: United States of America U.S. Department of Navy Contracting Office (FEA/IPT put in your address)

Attention: Contracting Officer

This is a letter of performance guarantee. I/We, the undersigned, acting as the duly authorized representative(s) of the Bank, declare that the Bank hereby guarantees and is jointly and severally liable as guarantor with the contractor named below to effect payment to the Contracting Office that issued the contract stated below, by check made payable to the “United States of America by the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Europe, Africa, Central,” within five (5) calendar days after receipt of a simple written request by registered mail, return receipt, in amount up to sum of (Amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the contract amount in the currency stated in the contract), which represents the deposit required of the Contractor to guarantee fulfillment of his obligations for the satisfactory completion and timely performance of the work under Contract No. (insert contract number) for (insert description of services and location), in strict compliance with the terms, conditions and specifications of said contract entered into between the United States of America by the U.S. Department of Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Europe, Africa, Central and the Contractor (insert name of Contractor) on (insert contract date), plus legal interest to be calculated from the date of receipt of the registered letter of request by the Contracting Officer to the date of actual payment, without any need for the Contracting Officer to take any legal action or obtain the prior consent of the Contractor, or for any other proof, action or decision by any other authority. The request by the Contracting Officer shall simply inform the Bank that the Contractor failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, or did not fulfill his undertaking in whole or in part.

I/We agree and consent that said contract may be modified by change order or supplemental agreement affecting the amount or the period of performance of the contract without prior consent of the Bank and without affecting the validity of this guarantee; provided, however, that the amount of this guarantee shall remain unchanged.

This letter of performance guarantee will continue in effect without change in amount or terms until one year after the work has been finally accepted by the Government through its Contracting Officer’s legal representative.

(BANK NAME & ADDRESS) (CONTRACTOR NAME & ADDRESS)

Signed by: Signed by:

(Typed name) (Typed name)

(Title) (Title)

(This Performance Guarantee shall be accompanied by a notarized document authenticating the bank agent’s authority to sign the letter of performance guarantee for the bank company.)

Optional Performance and Payment Bonds: In lieu of a performance guarantee, the offeror may submit Performance and Payment Bonds in which the offeror and the surety obligate themselves in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, that the offeror shall undertake the performance of the contract if it receives award, shall make all required payments to subcontractors, and that said Performance and Payment Bonds ensure the fulfillment of all agreements contained in the contract. To be considered for acceptability, the offeror(s) shall submit Performance and Payment Bonds that meet the following requirements:

(a) The bonds shall be furnished within 10 days after award and shall each be in a penal sum equal to 100% of the contract price;

(b) The bonds shall be from a bank or other financial institution, either of which must first be approved by the Contracting Officer; and

(c) The bonds shall be of the U.S. standard type or of another type approved by the Contracting Officer and shall include the following concepts: (1) name of Surety and name of agent signing in behalf of Surety; (2) name of Principal; (3) a statement that the Principal and Surety are firmly bound on the United States of America in the penal sum of the bond; (4) Contract number; (5) Penal sum of bond and the statement "This bond will be in force until the Contracting Officer of the above-cited Contract authorized cancellation of the bond"; and (6) date of issuance of bond and signature of Surety's agent.

Contract Timing: Regardless of when performance and payment bonds or the Performance Guarantee and Performance Guarantee Letter are provided, the contract time for purposes of fixing the completion date, default, and liquidated damages shall begin to run 925 days from the notice to proceed.

3. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

3.1. The solicitation requires the evaluation of price and the following non-price factors:

Factor 1 – Construction Experience Factor 2 – Past Performance Factor 3 – Safety Factor 4 – Project Specific Requirements

The distinction between experience and past performance is that experience pertains to the volume of work completed by a contractor that are comparable to the types of work described under the definition of recent, relevant projects, in terms of size, scope, and complexity. Past performance pertains to both the relevance of recent efforts and how well a contractor has performed on the contracts.

Factor 3 - Safety will only be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. If an Offerer is rated Unacceptable for any factor, they will not be eligible for award, unless the deficiency(ies) is/are remedied through discussions (if held). For the offerers found Acceptable on Factor 3 - Safety, the relative order of importance of the non-price evaluation factors is the technical Factors 1 and 4 are of equal importance to each other and, when combined are equal in importance to the past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment Factor 2. When the proposal is evaluated as a whole, the technical factors and past performance/performance confidence assessment factor combined (i.e., the non-price evaluation factors) are approximately equal to price.

The importance of price will increase if the Offerors’ non-price proposals are considered essentially equal in terms of overall quality, or if price is so high as to significantly diminish the value of a non-price proposal’s superiority to the Government. Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered.

3.2. Basis of Evaluation and Submittal Requirements for Each Factor.

(a) Non-price Factors:

Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit one printed original, marked “Original”, three (3) printed copies marked “copy”, each in a separate three-ring or four-ring binder, and one (1) electronic copy on a separate CD, with the following characteristics:

• Text pages 8 ½ x 11 format (A4, A3 paper is also acceptable)

• 12-point font, Times New Roman

• Each electronic copy must be formatted as a single .pdf searchable file, each on a separate

CD (include the “Original” technical submission). If there are any conflicts between hard and/or electronic copies, the “Original” hard copy will govern.

• Include a cover page with Solicitation Number, Solicitation Title, Prime Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number, Fax Number, UEI, Cage Code, Point of Contact, Title, phone number, and email address.

• If the prime offeror is a JV, provide a copy of the JV Agreement as well as any legal document that establishes the JV.

Offerors are reminded that, per FAR 52.214-34, as incorporated herein, offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language and any offers received in other than the English language shall be rejected.

FAR Part 9.6 defines Contractor team arrangements. Contractor team arrangement, as used in this subpart, means an arrangement in which – (1) Two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime Contractor; or (2) A potential prime Contractor agrees with one or more other companies to have them act as its subcontractors under a specified Government contract or acquisition program.

If an Offeror is utilizing experience information of affiliates/subsidiaries/parent/LLC/LTD member companies (name is not exactly as stated on the SF1442), the proposal shall clearly demonstrate that the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD member companies will have involvement in the performance of the contract in order for the experience information of the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD member companies to be considered. The proposal shall state specific commitments of technical resources (e.g., personnel, management, equipment that the affiliate/subsidiary/parent/LLC/LTD member companies shall commit to the performance of this contract). In particular, the proposal shall clearly state the specific commitments of resources 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 the performance of the contract.

Vague commitments to support are likely insufficient; rather, they must demonstrate intent/manner of actual performance on the contract action being solicited.

The Offeror shall submit a signed copy of partnership agreement, teaming agreement, or letter of commitment for each member of the Offeror’s team (e.g., partner, team member, subcontractor, parent company, subsidiary, or other affiliated company, etc.) whose projects are submitted to demonstrate Construction or Design Experience. The Government will not consider any project submitted for Factor 1 if it was performed by a firm other than the Offeror and there is no supporting partnership agreement, teaming agreement, or letter of commitment. Note: See specific restrictions on the use of subcontractor experience under Factor 1.

Factor 1 - Experience:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit the following information:

(1) Construction Experience:

Submit a minimum of three (3) up to a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects for the Offeror that best demonstrates your experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP.

For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as construction of a new facility, renovation or alteration, which features a commercial, industrial, or administrative building. The project can be stand-alone construction or an addition to an existing facility. At least one (1) facility within the project must also have a total cost over $5 million United States dollars (USD) or be a minimum of 800 square meters. For all submissions, use Box 11 on the Construction Project Data Sheet to list the size and value of the project in order to meet the cost or size restrictions noted herein. If the project has multiple facilities, provide for each facility the size and value in Block 11.

Projects submitted for the Offeror shall be completed within the past ten (10) years of the date of issuance of this RFP. To ensure a project is considered "complete," the documentation should demonstrate delivery of a final deliverable to the client.

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 (Attachment C) is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to submit project information. 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 one (1) double-sided page (or two (2) single-sided pages).

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). In addition, the description should also address any sustainable features for the project, including specific descriptions of those features. Provide applicable documentation on projects that were validated and/or certified through a Sustainable Third party Certification Program.

If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity. If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects may be submitted for the Joint Venture members. If a project was performed by a JV, and not all partners 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 members as well as the overall percentage of work performed by the JV member. The Offeror shall also submit a SIGNED copy of the Joint Venture agreement indicating the proposed participation of each Joint Venture 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 is not exactly as stated on the SF1442), the proposal shall clearly demonstrate that the affiliate/subsidiary/parent firm will have meaningful involvement in the performance of the 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 will 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. The Offeror MAY NOT utilize experience of a subcontractor to demonstrate construction experience under this evaluation factor unless specialized subcontractor experience is stated as acceptable. Failure to submit this information may result in a lower rating.

(b) Basis of Evaluation:

The basis of evaluation will include the Offeror’s demonstrated experience and depth of experience in performing relevant construction 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. The Government will only review five (5) projects for construction. Any projects submitted in excess of the five (5) for Construction Experience will not be considered.

Proposals demonstrating relevant project experience with the U.S. Department of Defense may be considered more favorably than those that do not demonstrate this experience.

Proposals demonstrating relevant project experience performed in Fruili-Venezia Giulia Region of Italy may be more favorably considered than offerors who do not demonstrate this experience.

Proposals demonstrating relevant project experience with facilities used for aircraft training simulators may be considered more favorably than those that do not demonstrate this experience.

Factor 2 – Past Performance:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

If a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the proposal for each project included in Factor 1 for Construction Experience. If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation then submit Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment D) for each project included in Factor 1 for Construction Experience. The Offeror should provide completed PPQ in the proposal.

Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). The Government may make reasonable attempts to contact the client noted for that project(s) to obtain the PPQ information. However, Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to help ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Liz Roberts at elizabeth.l.roberts31.civ@us.navy.mil.

Offerors may provide any information on problems encountered and the corrective actions taken on projects submitted under Factor 1 – Experience. Offerors may also address any adverse past performance issues.

Explanations shall not exceed two (2) double-sided pages (or four (4) single-sided pages) in total.

The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information. The Government’s inability to contact any of the Offeror’s references or the references unwillingness to provide the information requested may affect the Government’s evaluation of this factor.

Performance award or additional information submitted will not be considered.

(b) Basis of Evaluation:

This evaluation will consider how well the Offeror’s team performed on relevant projects submitted under Factor 1

– Experience and may also consider past performance on other projects currently documented in known sources.

The Government will consider the recency and relevance of the information, the source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the Contractor’s performance. This evaluation is separate and distinct from the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination. The assessment of the Offeror’s team’s past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the Offeror’s team’s probability to successfully meet the requirements of the

RFP.

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history will receive a NEUTRAL Confidence rating.

Factor 3 – Safety

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The offeror shall submit the following information: (For a partnership or joint venture, only one safety narrative is required, but it must address each contractor who is part of the partnership or joint venture.)

Technical Approach to Safety:

Describe the offeror’s technical approach to safety for its employees as well as the plan that the offeror will implement to evaluate and measure safety performance of potential subcontractors as a part of the selection process for all levels of subcontractors. Also, describe methods that the offeror will employ to ensure and monitor safe work practices at all subcontractor levels. The Safety Narrative, which shall include all information requested in this paragraph, shall be limited to three single-sided pages, (i.e., one (1) double-sided page plus one (1) single-sided page; or three (3) single-sided pages).

(b) Basis of Evaluation:

The Government is seeking to determine that the offeror has consistently demonstrated a commitment to safety and that the offeror plans to properly manage and implement safety procedures for itself and its subcontractors.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s technical approach to safety for its employees, as well as its plan to select and monitor subcontractors. The Government may consult additional sources of information for evaluating safety including, but not limited to, Government agencies, OSHA, NAVFAC’s Facility Accident and Incident Reporting (FAIR) and Contractor Incident Reporting System (CIRS) databases, and other related resources. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete safety information regarding these submittal requirements rests with the offeror.

The Safety Factor will be rated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.

Factor 4 – Project Specific Requirements

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Provide a narrative describing the technical solution to the project that meets the requirements of the RFP. Include the following:

Summary of the technical approach, including the means/methods, material and tools to be utilized to complete the work; mitigation plans for anticipated problems, logistical challenges and site constraints.

Provide a project schedule with a Gantt chart. Include the contract duration, all major design submittals and all major aspects of construction project. The contract timeframe identified in the RFP defines the acceptable contract duration; a shorter contract duration is desirable. Provide a narrative that explains the proposed contract duration, scheduling innovations and methods to provide a shorter contract duration

Narrative shall not exceed five (5) double-sided pages (or ten (10) single-sided pages).

(b) Basis of Evaluation:

The Government will evaluate the narrative considering the extent to which the Offeror demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements of the project. The Government will evaluate the effectiveness of the technical solution to determine the likelihood that the work will be performed in accordance with the technical requirements of the RFP.

The Government will evaluate a comparison of the contractor’s proposed contract duration and the acceptable contract duration. The Government’s evaluation of the contractor’s proposed schedule is a means of determining whether the contractor understands the scope of work and approaches the tasks in a logical and effective manner.

A higher rating may be provided for a schedule that clearly identifies realistic accelerated contract completion durations.

In addition, the contractor’s proposed contract duration shall become an enforceable part of the contract and will be reflected in the awarded Contract Completion Date (CCD) to the successful offeror.

Price:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Offeror shall submit one (1) printed original marked “Original,” one (1) printed copy, marked “Copy”, each in a separate three-ring or four-ring binder, and one (1) electronic copy (CD format) with the following:

- Include a cover page with Solicitation Number, Solicitation Title, Prime Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number, Fax Number, UEI, Cage Code, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and E-mail address;

- Completed SF-1442 signed with all amendments acknowledged;

- Completed Schedule B, Price Proposal Form;

- Copy of Representations and Certifications from System for Award Management (SAM);

- Completed Solicitation Section 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications;

- Required Responsibility Determination Information;

- Anti-Mafia Certification;

- Societa’ Organismi d’ Attestazione (SOA) Certification(s); and

Offerors are reminded that, per FAR 52.214-34, as incorporated herein, offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language and any offers received in other than the English language shall be rejected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PRICE PROPOSAL PACKAGE:

RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION INFORMATION - In order to be eligible for award, the offeror must be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9, specifically 9.104-1, General Standards. No purchase or award shall be made unless the Contracting Officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them. The Contracting Officer shall require acceptable evidence of the prospective contractor’s current sound financial status, as well as the ability to obtain required resources if the need arises. In regard to resources, the contractor must be prepared to present acceptable evidence of subcontracts, commitments or explicit arrangements that will be in existence at the time of contract award, to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, services, materials, other resources or personnel. Consideration of a prime contractor’s compliance with limitations on subcontracting shall be taken into account for the time period covered by the contract base period or quantities, plus option periods or quantities, if such options are considered when evaluating offers for award. Pursuant to FAR 9.104-4, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to request adequate evidence of responsibility on the part of any prospective subcontractor(s). In the absence of information clearly indicating that the prospective contractor is responsible, the Contracting Officer shall make a determination of non-responsibility.

As a minimum requirement, all offerors are requested to submit, as part of the price proposal submissions, the following:

In a separate tab, in the English language, the Offeror shall provide the following information in the price proposal package:

1. One (1) Signed Bank Reference demonstrating adequate financial resources. If offeror’s firm has a line of credit – provide information on how many figures offeror can borrow against the line of credit (i.e.

medium 6 figures – exact line of credit is not required).

2. The offeror shall provide the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for the prime contractor, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or signed by an authorized officer of the…