Simplified Acquisition Proposal Request (SAPR) Cover Letter FA481422TF115.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CONTRACTORS

FROM: 6th Contracting Squadron/PKB 2610 Pink Flamingo Ave Tampa, FL 33621

SUBJECT: Simplified Acquisition Proposal Request (SAPR), FA481422TF115, Facility Management Escort Support Services for United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) located at MacDill AFB (Tampa, FL)

1. This is a SAPR for subject project to be awarded pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13 and the specific requirements outlined in this request with attachments. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 561210 with a size standard of $41.5M.

2. The selection methodology for award of this contract will be made in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. The Government will perform a comparative analysis (review of each proposal against the factors and subfactors established in the SAPR) in order to select the offeror that is best suited to fulfill the requirements of the SAPR (cost/price and non-cost factors considered) and represents the best value to the government. This may result in an award to a higher rated, higher priced Offeror, where the decision is consistent with the evaluated results, and the Contracting Officer (CO) reasonably determines that the higher priced offeror outweighs the price difference. The Government intends to award a single, Firm- Fixed Price contract for the subject project.

3. A site visit/preproposal conference will not be held.

4. Applicable Wage Determinations are required for this effort. Use Wage Determination WD # 2015-4571 Rev. 18 dated 06/27/2022 (Attachment 4). Performance under the resulting contract will require compliance with this wage decision. The job description of the escort personnel required for this contract does not fit cleanly into any one job title listed in WD 15 4571 Rev 18.

Offerors must select the labor category they feel will best meet the requirement. The Govt. will evaluate labor category selected to ensure consistency with the knowledge, experience, and skills to perform as required in the PWS.

5. Identify any conflict of interest or appearance issues which may be a potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) in accordance with FAR 9.5, as supplemented, and any solicitation clause(s). OCI mitigation plans or a statement that no OCI exists should accompany your proposal. Contractors are responsible for immediately notifying the Contracting Officer should any potential conflict of interest arise at any time prior to and/or after contract award.

6. The following clauses will be included in this contract:

a. Reference Attachment #5, Applicable Provisions & Clauses

7. Your proposal must include a cover letter stating a proposal acceptance period of at least 60 days. Proposals offering less than 60 days will be deemed unacceptable. The cover letter shall be submitted on company letter head that includes the company name, address, and a specific point of contact (POC). Reference attachment #2 for additional instructions.

8. Questions and Answers / Assumptions and Exceptions: Contractors are cautioned that all communications are to be channeled through the Contracting Officer. Any questions whether technical or contractual in nature shall be submitted in writing. Questions and Answers may be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist (CS) at yvette.prioleau.1@us.af.mil AND CO at ramon.jimenez.7@us.af.mil by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), 10 August 2022.

Questions will be consolidated and responses will be forwarded to all Contractors. No further questions will be addressed on this project after this date. Contractors shall address any assumptions and proposed exceptions to the Contracting Officer in their proposal.

9. This SAPR is not authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the offeror associated with developing a proposal. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this SAPR. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.

10. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM EST on 24 August 2022. Submit proposals electronically via email to CS at yvette.prioleau.1@us.af.mil AND CO at ramon.jimenez.7@us.af.mil. All electronic submissions shall reference the complete SAPR number in the subject line. LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For all technical and contractual questions and comments, please contact Mr. Ramon Jimenez, CO, via email at ramon.jimenez.7@us.af.mil, AND Ms. Yvette Prioleau, CS, via email at yvette.prioleau.1@us.af.mil.

8 Attachments:

1. Performance Work Statement (dated 05 August 2022)

2. Instructions to Offerors (ITO)/Basis of Award

3. Pricing Worksheet

4. Wage Rates – WD 2015-4571 (Rev.18), dated 27 June 2022

5. Applicable Provisions and Clauses

6. Contract Security Classification Specification (DD-254)

7. Mission-Essential Contractor Services

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)