Section III - RFP 26-081JR Instructions.pdf

RFP 26-081JR

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being issued to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform Hoisting & Rigging Support Services, when and as required by PPPL. The work scope is more fully described in Statement of Work for “Hoisting & Rigging Support Services "dated 1/8/21

2. ABOUT PRINCETON PLASMA PHYSICS LABORATORY (PPPL)

Princeton University manages and operates Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) under contract with the US Department of Energy (Contract No. DE-AC02-09CH11466). Based on its dual status as an accredited institution of higher learning in the State of New Jersey and a US Department of Energy Prime Contractor, PPPL may qualify for academic and/or federal government prices/discounts. Offerors shall specifically identify any discount arrangements offered with their proposals.

3. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

A Zoom pre-proposal teleconference will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, 08 Oct 2026. Individuals attending the conference shall ensure that all solicitation documents are available for reference during the meeting.

The agenda includes an introduction, a briefing on the proposed procurement, an explanation of the pricing format and how the proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability. (NOTE: Attendance of the Conference is mandatory)

A site visit will n o t be held. H o w e v e r , Contractors r e q u i r i n g s u b s e q u e n t s i t e a c c e s s shall provide the following information to obtain access to the laboratory site

Full name Citizenshi p Birth country Birth city Organization & Address Please email the requested information to mviola@pppl.gov

4. SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

mailto:mviola@pppl.gov

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Prospective Offerors shall direct all questions concerning this RFP to the RFP Coordinator, Jimmy Russell, who can be reached at jrussell@pppl.gov. All questions should be submitted sufficiently in advance of the proposal closing date to allow for review and response by PPPL prior to the closing date. Oral explanations or instructions provided by PPPL will not be binding. Any substantive information will be furnished to all prospective Offerors via a written Amendment to the RFP if determined to be necessary to Offerors in submitting their proposals or if the lack of such information would be prejudicial to uninformed Offerors.

Deadline for submission of questions is 4:00 PM, Tuesday, 13 Oct 2026.

5. SAMPLE SUBCONTRACT

It is PPPL's plan to enter into a subcontract for this effort. Any subcontract awarded as a result of this RFP will be issued under Prime Contract No.

DE-AC02-09CH11466, between the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Trustees of Princeton University. The subcontract awarded as a result of this RFP will be substantially the same as the Sample subcontract set forth in Section II of the RFP. It is PPPL's intention to incorporate the terms and conditions set forth in the Sample subcontract in any subcontract awarded as a result of this RFP.

6. FORMAT AND CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

Prospective Offerors are expected to thoroughly examine all sections of this RFP (including the Sample subcontract) and to comply with all instructions for preparation and submittal of proposals in response to this RFP. Written proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by, or referenced in, this RFP. The proposal must be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate complete compliance with PPPL's requirements.

Offerors shall prepare and submit the following documents which will comprise a complete proposal in response to this RFP. Failure to provide a proposal in the form and with content prescribed by this RFP may result in the proposal being determined to be non-responsive and eliminated from consideration. Proposals should be structured as requested and bound appropriately. One (1) electronic copy (PDF) of the proposal shall be provided to the RFP Coordinator by the RFP closing time and date.

PART I – ADMINISTRATIVE AND PRICING INFORMATION

A. Offeror Information and Pricing Form. Offerors shall complete and submit the Offeror Information and Pricing Form included in Section IV of the RFP and shall include pricing information as described on the form for evaluation by

PPPL.

mailto:jrussell@pppl.gov

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B. Acceptance of Sample Subcontract Terms and Conditions. Offerors shall initial the affirmative statement on the Offeror Information and Pricing Form noting their review and acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth in the Sample subcontract (RFP Section II). If changes, additions, or deletions to the provisions or Articles included in the Sample subcontract are desired, Offerors shall provide a separate list of their exceptions or proposed revisions along with reasons for taking exception or requesting revisions.

Proposals may be considered to be non-responsive and eliminated from consideration based on the nature and extent of exceptions taken.

C. PPPL Representations and Certifications. Offerors shall complete and sign the PPPL Representations and Certifications Booklet included in Section V of the RFP.

D. E-Verify. Offerors shall provide a copy of the Offeror’s E-Verify profile page, if not previously submitted to PPPL. A copy of PPPL’s E-verify profile page is included in RFP Section V as an example.

PART II – OFFEROR QUALIFICATION INFORMATION

Offeror’s Qualifications. In order to be considered for the award, Offerors must possess the following qualifications:

With their Proposal, the Subcontractor shall provide and include the following documentation:

● A copy of quality Assurance Manual

● A list of past Overhead Crane Maintenance Projects

● Key personnel resume for the On-Site Technical Team Lead selected to perform the Crane Maintenance

Successfully completed in the past 10 years a minimum of two (2) projects for which the Offeror has supplied services of a similar nature to that described in this RFP. “Successfully completed” is defined as completion of the project on budget, on schedule, and no safety or environmental violations.

Offerors shall submit a brief description of their firm and evidence that the Offeror meets the minimum qualifications specified above to include the following:

At least two (2) previous projects completed in the past 10 years of a similar scope specified in the Statement of Work;

1. The location and address of the completed projects.

2. The client for whom the Offeror performed the work, the

Page 4 of 6 Pages client's Project Manager's name, current telephone number and email address.

3. The monetary value of the completed project.

4. Brief project description

7. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

PPPL will evaluate Offerors’ proposals to 1) ensure the proposal is responsive;

2) the Offeror meets the minimum qualification requirement; and 3) is a “responsible” prospective Subcontractor, as explained below:

RESPONSIVENESS. PPPL will determine the responsiveness of each proposal on a pass/fail basis. A proposal will be considered to be “responsive” if it is in compliance with all the requirements of the RFP. PPPL reserves the right to consider any proposal “unresponsive” and reject in total or in part, with or without prior discussion with the Offeror, if the proposal

(a) is not submitted in the format specified in the RFP or does not include all of the information requested by PPPL; (b) is not in accordance with the instructions contained in the RFP; or (c) contains irregularities of any kind. Proposals determined non-responsive will be eliminated from further consideration for award.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION. Offerors’ whose proposal is determined to be responsive will then be evaluated to determine if the Offeror possess the minimum qualifications as specified in the RFP. An Offeror is deemed qualified if determined by PPPL to meet all the minimum qualifications. Offerors determined not meeting the minimum qualifications will be eliminated from further consideration for award.

RESPONSIBILITY. PPPL will determine if an Offeror is a “responsible” prospective subcontractor, as the term is used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 9.1. Offerors determined not to be a responsible prospective subcontractor will not be eligible for award.

BASIS FOR AWARD

PPPL intends to award a subcontract without discussions with Offerors.

Therefore, Offerors’ initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price, qualification, and technical standpoint. PPPL reserves the right to conduct discussions if PPPL later determines to be in the best interest of PPPL.

Subcontract award, if any and at PPPL’s sole discretion, will be made to the

Page 5 of 6 Pages offeror submitting the "Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable responsive and responsible proposal”.

PPPL reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal is its sole discretion, in total or in part, with or without prior discussion with the Offeror.

8. CLOSING DATE AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS BY THE RFP COORDINATOR AT

PPPL IS 4:00 PM (Princeton Local Time) ON Friday, 16 Oct 2026.

Offerors are required to submit so as to be received by the RFP Coordinator at one of the addresses listed below by the RFP closing date and time One (1) electronic copy (PDF) of the proposal.

PPPL will accept emailed pdf proposals ONLY

8. PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is not intended and shall not be construed to commit Princeton University or the U. S. Government to pay any costs incurred in connection with the preparation of any proposal or to procure any items or services.

9. PROPOSAL VALIDITY PERIOD

Proposals are to be firm for a period of 90 days from the closing date specified in this

RFP.

10. COST AND PRICING DATA

Offerors are advised that they must be prepared to furnish detailed cost or pricing data to support their proposed price in the event that PPPL deems such information necessary.

11. SALES TAX EXEMPTION

Princeton University is exempt from New Jersey Sales Tax (Exemption Certificate No. E-210-634- 501). A copy of PPPL’s sales tax exemption form will be provided upon request.

12. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS

Proposals may be modified or withdrawn by the Offeror by written notice if the PPPL RFP Coordinator receives such notice prior to the RFP closing date.

13. LATE PROPOSALS

Any proposal, including notifications of withdrawal or modification, received by PPPL after the closing date specified for this RFP shall be considered to be late.

Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this RFP, the Laboratory may consider for award such late proposals if it is in the best interest of PPPL.

14. INSURANCE

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Insurance Certificates, evidencing compliance with General Provisions Clause T4 set forth in the Sample Subcontract at RFP Section II, must be submitted to PPPL for review and approval within ten calendar days after award.

15. PRE-AWARD CONFERENCE

PPPL may require the apparent successful responsive Offeror to attend a Pre- Award Conference to show evidence of its ability to perform under the terms of the proposed subcontract.

16. SMALL BUSINESS CONSIDERATION

This procurement is unrestricted

17. CANCELLATION

PPPL reserves the right to cancel this procurement at any time without making an award and without providing a reason.