Solicitation 47PD0225R0039_final.pdf

GSA Solicitation No. 47PD0225R0039

Document: C201-SB GC/March 2025 (The Solicitation)

Construction Contract for: Albert V. Bryan Courthouse Limited Modernization Project

The Solicitation

Note: The Contract resulting from this Solicitation will be funded in part by Inflation Reduction Act (Pub. L. No. 117-169) (IRA) appropriations. The Contract contains IRA-specific requirements that include, but are not limited to, requirements regarding pricing, invoicing, submittals, materials, and construction. Offerors shall carefully review this Solicitation, the Agreement, and incorporated documents.

Table of Contents

I. General Information A. The Solicitation and Contract B. List of Solicitation Documents C. Authorized Representatives D. Pre-Proposal Conference E. Estimated Price Range F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction H. Receipt of Offers

II. Proposals

A. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format C. Price Proposal D. Technical Proposal E. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposal F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions

A. Availability of Funds B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation C. Notice to Small Business Firms D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results E. Affirmative Procurement Program F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals G. Bond Requirements H. Contractor Performance Information I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information

(CUI) Building Information

J. INFORM

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR 101-29

B. FAR 52.211-3, Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Items Description

C. FAR 52.216-1 Type Of Contract D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of

Work E. Buy American Requirements F. Buy American Exceptions G. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest H. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference I. GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference J. GSAR 552.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2021)

(DEVIATION FAR 52.252-5)

K. Project Labor Agreement L. Additional Provisions

(i) GSAR 552.236-74, Evaluation of Options (Mar 2019)

(iii) GSAR Clause 552.236-77, Government’s Right to Exercise Options (Mar 2019)

M. Certified Cost or Pricing Data

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition B. Security Requirements C. Additional Clauses

VI. Method Of Award

A. Evaluation of Offers B. Determination of Responsibility C. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism D. Unbalanced Price E. Non-Price Factors F. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses, in accordance with FAR 19. This Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a Contract to construct the Project described in the attached Agreement. Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein.

The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

(2) Neither the Solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the Contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.

(3) The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm offer. No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 300 submitted by an Offeror and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF 300 with original signatures together with the Agreement reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(1) The Solicitation

(2) Offeror Representations and Certifications Form

(3) Standard Form (SF) 300 – Solicitation Offer and Award

(4) The Agreement and Attachments to the Agreement

(5) Other Forms Required For Submission with Proposals

I.C. Authorized Representatives

The following individuals are designated as the authorized GSA representatives under this Solicitation:

Authorized Representative Information:

Contracting Officer’s Information

Name: Mark Lewandowski

Telephone: 215-446-4576

Email: mark.lewandowski@gsa.gov

Authorized Representative Information:

Name: Connor Eagan

Telephone: 215-847-4702

Email: connor.eagan@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM EST

Address: Albert V. Bryan Courthouse, 401 Courthouse Square Alexandria, Virginia 22314

* Attendees must check in with security. Cellphones and cameras are prohibited in the building after passing through security.

* The meeting will take place in the 3rd floor Jury Assembly room #302. A guided building tour will commence at the conclusion of the meeting.

I.E. Estimated Price Range

The estimated price range for the Project is between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000 million.

I.F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 96)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids;

and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

I.G. FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction (Feb 95)

(1) The clauses at FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigations 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.

(2) Pre-registration is required for all attendees of the pre-proposal Site Visit. The Site Visit shall be limited to not more than four (4) representatives from each Offeror.

Offerors shall submit a Visit Authorization Request (VAR) identifying all attendees from their respective team. Participants must have a valid, Government issued picture identification (driver’s license preferred) to gain access for the pre-proposal Site Visit.

Notification of the location of entry, where attendees are required to meet, and all other requirements for the Site Visit will be issued to the Offerors. Submit the VAR to Connor Eagan at connor.eagan@gsa.gov.

I.H. Receipt of Offers

(1) In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received via email only to the Contracting Officer’s emails below by the date and time shown below:

Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Email Addresses: mark.lewandowski@gsa.gov and connor.eagan@gsa.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_236_3

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents

Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this Solicitation:

1. Price Proposal (Pricing Bid Sheet)

2. Technical Proposal

3. Attachment 1_Appendix B-D

4. Representations and Certifications

5. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

6. Financial Information for the last 3 years certified by public accountant

• Balance Sheet

• Profit and Loss Statement

• Statement of Cash Flow

• GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information, signed

7. Other Documents as Required. See II.B Proposal Format for all Contents Required.

II.B. Proposal Format

Offerors are encouraged to make their proposals only as voluminous as is necessary to respond to the preparation instructions set forth in the solicitation. In addition, notice should be taken of the size and page limitations specified in the instructions below.

1. In accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c)(1), all proposals and modifications to the proposals shall be submitted electronically via electronic mail (email) to mark.lewandowski@gsa.gov and connor.eagan@gsa.gov. Offeror shall submit their proposal in .pdf format and/or any other electronic format required. The total email size should be less than 25MB or there could be issues with delivery to the POCs listed above. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a rejection of the Offeror’s proposal. It is recommended the Offeror submit their proposal to the aforementioned emails with a read receipt request. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.

2. The Proposal Package shall consist of two (2) separate files (Price and Technical).

Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

II.C. Price Proposal

(1) Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of the SF 1442 and Price Bid Sheet, with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing form included in Section II of the Agreement. Indicate the Base Contract Price, or if no such distinction is made, the Contract Price, in Block 17 of the SF 1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

(2) Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further discussions.

(3) Additional Proposal Requirements

Failure to provide all information requested may result in the offeror’s proposal being considered non-responsive, therefore not evaluated for price and/or technical factors.

(4) Additional Proposal Requirements

When providing a price proposal, the contractor shall provide a total price for each IRA-funded CLIN. See Additional Terms and Conditions for additional information on low-embodied carbon material requirements. See Statement of Work, Specifications, Drawings, Exhibits, and Other Attachments for additional information on requirements under CLINs 0003 and 0004. Amounts for each IRA CLIN should reflect all necessary expenses required to acquire and install IRA-funded work elements. A list of possible necessary expenses follows below; this list is not exhaustive.

• Expenses of acquiring products and materials required for IRA-funded work and transporting them to the construction site;

• Labor, general and administrative expenses, and overhead and profit reasonably attributable to installation of IRA-funded work;

• Expenses for materials, tools, riggings and equipment (including safety equipment) required to install IRA-funded work;

• Design, submittal and documentation expenses reasonably attributable to IRA-funded work;

• Demolition and disposal expenses reasonably necessary for and attributable to IRA-funded work;

• Expenses necessary to return space to its condition preceding IRA-funded work;

• Environmental remediation, and/or hazard mitigation expenses required in execution of IRA-funded work; and

• Phasing and commissioning expenses reasonably attributable to IRA-funded work.

II.D. Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section VI.

The government will evaluate each offeror's technical proposal and price proposal of the offeror in accordance with the evaluation factors identified in the solicitation.

The technical proposal must contain all the necessary information to address the evaluation factors as set forth in the solicitation. The maximum page limit for the technical proposal submission is 30 pages. If more than 30 pages are submitted, only the first 30 pages will be evaluated.

Note: The PBS Past Performance Questionnaire(s) are excluded from the page limitation. All other pages (including cover page) are included in the page limitation.

A. TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

Factor 1 - Management Plan (40% weight)

This factor considers the overall capability of the offeror to manage the specific work required. It should detail the Contractor's overall approach and commitment to accomplishing the objectives of this requirement. Below are specific items which must be completely addressed by the offeror in the proposed Management Plan.

Offerors must, in narrative form, describe their methodology for managing multiple subcontractors (Chiller, BAS, & Lighting). Specifically, they must provide a detailed description of the on-site plan/approach, demonstrating sound means and methods, to ensure organizational management without disruption to tenants in occupied buildings.

Provide a plan/approach to replace both VSS (base) and Maglev (option 1) within the limited existing conditions; as well, include a plan/approach for all BAS and lighting options.

Provide organization chart and key personnel resumes, including main subcontractors.

Key personnel shall include: Executive, Project Manager, Project Engineer/Coordinator, and Superintendent.

Note: Offerors must also describe their experience with, and approach to, working in the local geographic market. Offerors must describe their plan to obtain responsible, quality subcontractors to ensure project success.

No changes to specific personnel proposed for key positions may be made without the Government’s consent.

Factor 2 – Prior Experience on Relevant Projects (30% weight)

This factor will measure the number of opportunities the offeror has had to learn by doing. The Government will examine the breadth, depth and relevance of prior experience in performing the range of projects similar in size, scope and complexity to those described in the solicitation. Relevant projects would be those construction projects with some or all of the following characteristics:

1. Chiller Replacement - VSS and Maglev

2. BAS Replacement - Niagara

3. Lighting - LED Relamp, retrofit, and replace

Relevant projects may have been on governmental (federal, state, or local) or private sector contracts. Experience on similar projects for the Federal Government is considered an asset. While the Government is looking for prior experience by the prime contractor or joint venture, the Government may consider relevant experience by affiliated companies, key personnel and subcontractors.

The offeror shall submit a detailed descriptive listing of one (1) to a maximum of three

(3) projects performed within the past six (6) years that are similar in nature to the anticipated type of work to be performed under this contract, as described in this solicitation. If more than three (3) projects are submitted, only the first three (3) will be evaluated. More recent performance may be deemed to have greater importance than less recent performance. To be considered, a submitted project must have reached the stage of substantial completion, or if submitting information for current projects, the project must be at least 50% complete by time of the closing date of this solicitation in order for those projects to be evaluated as part of the offeror’s relevant prior experience.

Note: For purposes of evaluation, a “project” is a discrete project, and is not an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, blanket purchase agreement, other type of master contract or a list of more than one discrete project. However, if the “project” was performed under an IDIQ, blanket purchase agreement or other type of master contract, this should be identified and may be considered to be an asset.

For joint ventures, projects may be submitted for the joint venture as an entity or for an individual member of the joint venture. While the Government may consider the prior experience of managers, key personnel or other affiliates playing a significant role is contract performance, the total number of projects submitted is limited as stated above.

(The offeror may submit no more than three (3) projects for the prime contractor team as a whole.)

“Similar” is defined as projects comparable to those described in the solicitation in terms of size, scope and complexity. The offeror is required to submit sufficient information to allow the Government to assess the level of relevance of the project.

This criterion will be used to measure the breadth, depth, and relevance of an offeror’s prior experience in performing projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the one described in this solicitation.

I. Relevant projects would be projects with some or all of the following characteristics.

1. Construction Projects valued at $20 Million or Higher;

2. Major Renovations;

3. Major Mechanical and Electrical work;

4. Work performed in occupied buildings;

5. Federal Construction Contract Experience (Additional Consideration);

6. Courthouse Renovation Experience (Additional Consideration)

7. Performed projects in Alexandria and surrounding areas (Additional

Consideration)

An offeror who successfully demonstrates they possess experience that meets all the characteristics will receive the highest evaluation.

For each project, offerors should submit, at a minimum, the information identified on the document included in the solicitation as Attachment 1, Prior Experience on Relevant Projects – Offeror Worksheet.

Factor 3 - Past Performance on Relevant Projects (30% weight)

a. This factor will evaluate the quality of an offeror’s collective experience in performing projects similar in size, scope and complexity to those described in this solicitation. (PPQs do not count against page Limitation)

b. The relevance of the projects submitted will be an additional consideration under this factor.

c. The Offeror must submit a PBS Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (included in the solicitation as Attachment 2, completed by the applicable client, for each project included in its proposal for Factor 1, Prior Experience on Relevant Contracts.

Completed PPQs should be submitted with the proposal. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the project. If the client requests, the client may submit a questionnaire directly to the Government's point of contact, via email at connor.eagan@gsa.gov prior to proposal closing date. Offerors may resubmit questionnaires previously submitted with other proposals or may obtain an updated/new PPQ from a client for any submission. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

d. Also include performance recognition documents received within the last six (6) years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

e. In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), previously submitted PPQ information, and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from a variety of sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. GSA will not maintain a database of PPQs submitted by Offerors.

f. The Government has no obligation to ensure that an equal number of references are obtained for each offeror.

This factor will be evaluated based upon the written response to the RFP by the Offeror and the past experience demonstrated by the presented projects. (PPQs do not count against page Limitation)

The Offeror must submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (included in the solicitation as Attachment~, completed by the applicable client, for each project included in its proposal for Factor _3_ (insert the applicable factor number, and insert the factor title, usually "Past Performance for the Prime Contractor',). Completed PPQs should be submitted with the proposal. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the project. If the client requests, the client may submit a questionnaire directly to the Government's point of contact, via email at connor.eagan@gsa.gov prior to proposal closing date. Offerors may resubmit questionnaires previously submitted with other proposals or may obtain an updated/new

PPQ from a client for any submission. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

Also include performance recognition documents received within the last __ (insert the number of years) such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition. In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting

System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the

Offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System

(eSRS), previously submitted PPQ information, and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from a variety of sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. GSA will not maintain database of

PPQs submitted by Offerors.

II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal

(1) Representations and Certifications

Offerors are reminded their SAM registration status must be “Active”, at the time their offer is submitted, to be considered for award (see 52.204-7). Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall complete electronic Annual Representations and Certifications in conjunction with required Entity registration in

System for Award Management (SAM), accessed via System for Award Management.

Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8), using the attached Offeror’s Representations and Certifications (C301).

(2) Qualifications of Offerors

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal evidence of their financial responsibility and capacity to perform the Contract.

Offerors shall submit this information on GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information. Where applicable, point of contact, including names and telephone numbers, are required for all contracts listed.

II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

(1) All offers submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of an executed joint venture agreement (with original signatures) which fully discloses the legal identity of each member of the joint venture, the relationship between the members, the form of ownership of each member, and any limitations on liability or authority for each member.

(2) An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 accompanying an offer regardless of any agency relationship established between the members.

(3) In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by so certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

https://www.sam.gov/

(4) Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

III. General Provisions

III.A. Availability of Funds

Issuance of this Solicitation does not warrant that funds are presently available for award of a Contract. Award of the contract shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the Government shall incur no obligation under this Solicitation in advance of such time as funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for the purpose of contract award.

III.B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation

The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the Solicitation Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but do not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 15 calendar days. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 15 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.

III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms

A program for the purpose of assisting qualified small business concerns in obtaining certain bid, payment, or performance bonds that are otherwise not obtainable is available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) (Small Business Administration). For information concerning SBA's surety bond guarantee assistance, contact your SBA District Office.

III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

This acquisition is being conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 15 as a negotiated procurement. In accordance with FAR 3.104 and FAR 15.207, after receipt of proposals, no information regarding the identity of those submitting offers, the number of offers received, or the information contained in such offers will be made available until after award except as provided by FAR 15.503.

III.E. Affirmative Procurement Program

GSA has implemented an Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) intended to maximize the use of recovered materials, environmentally preferable, and bio-based products. Offerors should familiarize themselves with the requirements for using and reporting on the use of such materials in performance as set forth in the Agreement.

Refer to Clause FAR 52.223-10 encouraging vendors to practice waste reduction.

III.F. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals

Offerors are cautioned to carefully read the entire Solicitation and the Agreement to be included in the Contract contemplated by the Solicitation in order to be fully aware of all http://www.sba.gov/ http://www.sba.gov/ requirements and clauses in the contemplated Contract. Verify that all blanks requiring information to be supplied in an Offer have been properly filled out, that all pricing and other numerical data is accurately calculated, and that all copies of the Offer contain the same information.

III.G. Bond Requirements

If a bid guarantee is required to be submitted with your offer, any contract awarded will require a performance bond and payment bond as specified in the Agreement. Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as an individual surety under clause FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and the requirements of clause FAR 52.228-11 Pledge of Assets.

III.H. Contractor Performance Information

(1) Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process. CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is Contractor Performance Assessment

Completed CPARS evaluations may then be used by Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. CPARS assists acquisition officials by serving as the single source for contractor past performance data.

(2) CPARS Registration: Each award requiring an evaluation must be registered in CPARS. The contractor will receive several automated emails. Within thirty days of award, the contractor will receive an email that contains user account information, as well as the applicable contract and order number(s) assigned. Contractors will be granted one user account to access all evaluations.

(3) Contractor CPARS Training: Contractors may sign up for CPARS training. A schedule of classes will be posted to the CPARS training site (CPARS Training) and updated as needed.

(4) Contractor Representative (CR) Role: All evaluations will be sent the Contractor Representative (CR) named on your award. The CR will be able to access CPARS to review and comment on the evaluation. If your CR is not already in the CPARS system, the contracting officer will request the name and email address of the person that will be responsible for the CR role on your award.

Once an evaluation is ready to be released the CR will receive an email alerting them the evaluation is ready for their review and comment. The email will indicate the time frame the CR has to respond to the evaluation; however, the CR may return the evaluation earlier than this date.

http://www.cpars.gov/ http://www.cpars.gov/ https://www.cpars.gov/lc.htm

GSA shall provide for review at a level above the contracting officer (i.e., contracting director) to consider any disagreement between GSA and the contractor regarding GSA’s evaluation of the contractor. Based on the review, the individual at a level above the contracting officer will issue the ultimate conclusion on the performance evaluation.

Copies of the evaluations, contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file.

III.I. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Building Information

Certain information contained in the Solicitation Documents may have been designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) building information. With respect to such information, Offerors shall agree to the terms for receipt of such information, as set forth in the provision “Administrative Matters” in Section III of the Agreement, as a condition of receipt of such information.

III.J. INFORM

A. Overview of the In-depth Feedback through Open Reporting Methods (INFORM) Process

This solicitation is part of GSA’s post award communication process called INFORM. The process is designed to enhance the quality and usefulness of post-award communications by providing greater transparency and openness into the procurement process. INFORM seeks to increase GSA-industry communication by providing clearer and more complete information to explain the award decision.

Through the INFORM process, GSA will seek to share additional information with offerors in writing that is not required by statute or regulation. For Part 15 including mandatory debriefs and Part 16, and in addition to any information required by FAR 15.503 and 15.506, GSA is providing each offeror with the opportunity to participate in the INFORM process as further discussed below.

B. Detailed Description of the INFORM Process

B.1. Component 1 - Notification of Award

After award and in accordance with any post-award notification timeframes required by regulation (i.e., FAR Parts 15.503(b) and 16.505(b)(6)), the contracting officer will issue written notices to the successful and unsuccessful offerors (the Notification Letter and Evaluation Statement (NLES)). The notices will contain:

● All information required by statute or regulation;

● An unredacted copy of the complete technical evaluation for that particular offeror that includes a full description of the unsuccessful offeror’s strengths, weaknesses, risks, and deficiencies;

● An overall technical evaluation summary for that particular offeror and the successful offeror that includes evaluated price; overall technical ranking, rating, or score.

B.2. Component 2 - Request for Answers to Written Questions

Within three business days after receipt of the NLES, an offeror may, but is not required to:

● submit a list of written questions to the contracting officer; or

● take no further action.

If the offeror timely elects to submit a list of written questions, GSA will consider any such request to constitute a required debriefing pursuant to FAR 15.506. If an offeror does not request to submit a list of written questions within the three-day time period, the receipt of the NLES concludes the INFORM process and satisfies the FAR requirement for debriefs pursuant to FAR 15.506.

If the offeror submits a list of written questions, the contracting officer will attempt to respond within five business days of receipt of the written questions. Unless otherwise stated, the contracting officer’s response to the written questions will conclude the INFORM process and any corresponding post-award debriefing as further set forth at FAR 15.506.

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

IV.A. FAR 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 (Sep 2023)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101–29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the ASSIST website identified in paragraph (a) of this provision.

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IV.B. FAR 52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (JUN 1988)

(Applicable to solicitations that cite specifications not listed in the Index and are not furnished with the solicitation)

(a) The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from: GSA Specifications Unit at (202) 755-0325. MIL Specifications may be obtained by calling

(215) 697-2179.

(b) The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification required by date, title, and number as cited in the solicitation.

IV.C. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 84)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

IV.D. FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work (MAY 14)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the

Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror’s request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

IV.E. Buy American Requirements

FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_9

Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

IV.G. Buy American Exceptions

For Buy American exceptions, if any, see the applicable Buy American clause in Section IV of the Agreement

IV.H. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 06) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_9 https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitation-offer-and-award-construction-alteration-or-repair

(a) Protests, as defined in section 31.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer at the address provided in the provision “Receipt of Offers” in Section I (General Information).

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

IV.I. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

(FEB 98)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address:

Federal Acquisition Regulation

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 17

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language APR 91

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 03

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals - Construction OCT 97

IV.J. GSAR Clause 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

IV.L. Additional Provisions

(i) GSAR 552.236-74, Evaluation of Options (Mar 2019) The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(ii) GSAR Clause 552.236-77, Government’s Right to Exercise Options (Mar 2019) (a)The Government may exercise any option in writing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract within 90 calendar days of contract award.

(b) If the Government exercises the option, the contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

IV.M. Requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data [15.403-4]

Certified cost or Pricing data is not required.

V. Instructions and Clauses

V.A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

In writing, "writing," or "written" means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show–

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror

(and electronic address if available);

(iii) 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;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) 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.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii) (A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the

Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the

Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at

52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.215-5#FAR_52_215_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-17#FAR_52_225_17

(7) Offerors may…