Solicitation - W912GB26RA030.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

NUMBER

DATE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

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Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Water Supply System - Bazum, ArmeniaInstrument Name:

PROJECT TITLE: WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM PROJECT LOCATION: Contract Description:

BAZUM, ARMENIA CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM IN BAZUM,

ARMENIA. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE

SYSTEM FOR THE BAZUM COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN ARMENIA. THE GOVERNMENT

CONTEMPLATES THAT THIS SOLICITATION WILL RESULT IN A SINGLE FIRM-FIXED PRICE

CONTRACT AWARD USING A HIGHEST TECHNICALLY RATED WITH A FAIR AND

REASONABLE PRICE ACQUISITION METHOD. A. THE ESTIMATED MAGNITUDE OF

CONSTRUCTION IS BETWEEN $350,000 AND $800,000. B. THIS RFP IS SOLICITED UNDER

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (UNRESTRICTED). C. AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT WILL

BE MADE IN DOLLARS. THIS IS A FULL AND OPEN PROCUREMENT. NAICS CODE IS

237110. SIZE STANDARD IS $45,000,000. PLEASE NOTE THAT BUSINESS SIZE IN THE

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) IS DETERMINED BY THE NAICS CODE.

Product Service Code : Y1NE

Instrument Name: Water Supply System - Bazum, Armenia - Latitude 4054'6.89"N, Longitude 4425'40.38"E

The Request for Proposal (RFP) provides parameters for a design-build project to construct a sustainable water supply and storage system for the Bazum community in northern Armenia. General project scope includes the construction of water tanks, chlorination system, a water collection system via either well or surface water, and associated buildings as prescribed in the statement of work documents. Note, the government intends to execute one of two options for sourcing water for the water supply system. The government will determine whether the water will be obtained from the river (Option 1) or from a groundwater well (Option 2) after the completion of a hydraulic study of the watershed to determine feasibility of either option.

Statement of Work:

a. Clear, grub, and grade the site

b. Provide site improvements including roads and parking/vehicle access

c. Conduct a hydrologic study of the watershed

d. Conduct a groundwater survey

e. Construct (2) 100,000-liter tanks

f. Construction of chlorination system and storage station

g. Construction of pump and treatment enclosure structure

W912GB26RA030

h. Construction of foundation for pump and treatment enclosure

i. Construct foundation for water tanks

j. Pipes from the tanks to the water collection system (pump)

k. Design a water supply system from the river (Option 1)

a. Construct new stilling basin

b. Construct intake structure & piping

c. Pump to pull water from river

l. Construct groundwater well (Option 2)

a. Drilled water well (estimated 150m deep)

b. Pump for the well

m. Repair existing concrete fence that encloses the existing abandoned water storage tank

n. Provide power to water supply system

o. Provide communications to support automation systems

p. Provide a telecommunications enclosure near the water tanks

q. Provide interior and site security lighting

r. Provide fences to replace displaced existing fences to accommodate improvements and to prevent access to all water tanks, basins, and enclosures.

s. Realign and replace existing fencing to align with new aggregate roads.

THE GOVERNMENT CONTEMPLATES THAT THIS SOLICITATION WILL RESULT IN A SINGLE FIRM-FIXED

PRICE CONTRACT AWARD USING HIGHEST TECHNICALLY RATED WITH FAIR AND REASONABLE

PRICE ACQUISITION METHOD.

The estimated Magnitude of Construction is between $350,000 and $850,000. This RFP is solicited under contracting by negotiation procedure in FAR 15. Award will be made in dollars. This is a full and open procurement. NAICS code is 237110. Size Standard is $45,000,000. Please note that business size in the System for Award Management (SAM) is determined by the NAICS code.

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Section 00 01 15 - List of Drawing Sheets

B.08 Att#1_Site Location Map

B.08 Att#2a_Conceptual Site Plan_Option-1

B.08 Att#2b_Conceptual Site Plan_Option-2

B.08 Att#3_Dedication Plaque

B.08 RFP_Att#4_01-2016 Preparation of Structural Calculations English+German

B.08 RFP_Att#5_Scope_for_Independent_Structural_Proofing

B.08 RFP_Att#6-_Full Spec Binder

B.08 RFP_Att#7_SOW_30Jul2026

B.08 RFP_Att#8 - Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) Template

B.08 RFP_Att#9 - Bank Letter of Guarantee (BLG) Template

B.08 RFP_Att#10 - Site Visit Registration Spreadsheet

B.08 RFP_Att#11 - Letter of Commitment Forms

B.08 RFP_Att#12 - Past Performance Overview Spreadsheet_23JUL2026

B.08 RFP_Att#13 - JV Offeror Information Page

B.08 RFP_Att#14 - Past Performance Information Sheet

B.08 RFP_Att#15 - Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

B.08 RFP_Att#16 - Bazum Price Schedule

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Identifier Document Name

Document Description

Reference Identifier

Date Line Item

Page Numbers

Document Type

Provided Under Separate Cover

0001 B.08 RFP_A

tt#1_Site Location M ap

Site Location Map 30 Jul

Attachment No

0002 B.08 RFP_A

tt#2a_Conc eptual Sit e Plan_Opt ion-

Conceptual Site Plan

Jul

Attachment No

0003 B.08 RFP_A

tt#2b_Conc eptual Sit e Plan_Opt ion-

Conceptual Site Plan

Jul

Attachment No

0004 B.08 RFP_A

tt#3_Dedic ationPlaqu e

Dedication Plaque 30 Jul

Attachment No

0005 B.08 RFP_A

tt#4_01-20 16 Prepara tion of St ructural C alculation s English+ German

Preparation of Structural Calculations

Jul

Attachment No

0006 B.08 RFP_A

tt#5_Scope _for_Indep endent_Str uctural_Pr oofing

Scope for Structural Proofing

Oct

Attachment No

0007 B.08 RFP_A

tt#6-_Full Spec Bind er

Statement of Work 01 Feb

Attachment No

0008 B.08 RFP_A

tt#7_SOW_3 0Jul2026

Statement of Work 30 Jul

Attachment No

0009 B.08 RFP_A

tt#8 - Ban k Letter o f Assuranc e (BLA) Te mplate

Bank Letter of Assurance Template

Jul

Attachment No

0010 B.08 RFP_A

tt#9 - Ban k

Bank Letter of Guarantee

Jul

Attachment No

Letter o f Guarante e (BLG) Te mplate

Template 2026

0011 B.08 RFP_A

tt#10 - Si te Visit R egistratio n Spreadsh eet

Site Visit Registration Spreadsheet

Jul

Attachment No

0012 B.08 RFP_A

tt#11 - Le tter of Co mmitment F orms

Letter of Commitment

Jul

Attachment No

0013 B.08 RFP_A

TT#12 - Pa st Perform ance Overv iew Spread sheet_23JU L2026

Past Performance Overview Sheet

Jul

Attachment No

0014 B.08 RFP_A

tt#13 - JV Offeror I nformation Page

Joint Venture Offeror Information Page

Jul

Attachment No

0015 B.08 RFP_A

tt#14 - Pa st Perform ance Infor mation She et

Past Performance Information Sheet

Jul

Attachment No

0016 B.08 RFP_A

tt#15 - Pa st Perform ance Quest ionnaire (

PPQ)

Past Performance Questionnaire

(PPQ)

Jul

Attachment No

0017 B.08 RFP_A

tt#16 - Ba zum Price Schedule

Price Schedule 30 Jul

Attachment No

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Design of Tanks and Supply System IAW Attachment #7 SOW dated 30 July 2026

Product Service Code: Y1NE

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

237110

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

0002 Hydraulic Survey Area IAW Attachment #7 SOW dated 30 July

Product Service Code: Y1NE

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

237110

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

0003 Construction of Tanks and Supply System IAW Attachment #7 SOW dated 30 July 2026

Product Service Code: Y1NE

1 Job

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

237110

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option Line Item

INFORMATIONAL CLIN ONLY:

Water Supply via Well IAW Attachment #7 SOW dated 30 July 2026. Construct groundwater well, referred to as "Option 2" in SOW.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

237110 null

Option Line Item 0

004AA

Building a Well Head IAW with Attachment #7 SOW dated 30 July 2026.

Product Service Code: Y1NE

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

237110

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item 0

004AB

Well Drilled to Estimated Depth IAW Attachment #7 SOW 30 July 2026.

Product Service Code: Y1NE

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

150 Meter

Option

Item

Supply via Stilling Basin IAW Attachment #7 SOW dated 30 July 2026. Design a water supply system from the river as referred to in "Option 1" in the SOW.

Product Service Code: Y1NE

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

237110

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). 1997-06

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Type of Contract (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Design-Build Construction Contract [Contracting Officer insert specific type of contract] contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. 1996-09

Bid Guarantee (Sept 1996)

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

The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, bid bond (b) e.g., 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-

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

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

The amount of the bid guarantee shall be percent of the bid price or $ , (c) ten (10) 3 million whichever is less.

If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period (d) 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.

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

(End of clause)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guidehttps://www.acquisition.gov /dfars____[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)[insert regulation name](48 CFR Chapter48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

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Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. Overview:

1.1. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select one contractor for the project to construct a new water collection system and tanks for the village of Bazum in Bazum Armenia. The Government will use the Highest Technically Rated with a Fair and Reasonable Price process to evaluate proposals. The Contracting Officer will award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror who is determined to be the highest technically rated and whose price is determined to be fair and reasonable.

1.2. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the parameters for a design-build project to construct water tanks, chlorination system, a water collection system via either well or surface water, and associated buildings as prescribed in the statement of work documents. The coordinates for the location of the water supply system is Latitude 4054'6.89"N, Longitude 4425'40.38"E. The project includes the following general items of work, with detailed requirements provided in the attached Statement of Work:

a. Clear, grub, and grade the site

b. Provide site improvements including roads and parking/vehicle access

c. Conduct a hydrologic study of the watershed

d. Conduct a groundwater survey

e. Construct (2) 100,000-liter tanks

f. Construction of chlorination system and storage station

g. Construction of pump and treatment enclosure structure

h. Construction of foundation for pump and treatment enclosure

i. Construct foundation for water tanks

j. Pipes from the tanks to the water collection system (pump)

k. Design a water supply system from the river (Option 1)

a. Construct new stilling basin

b. Construct intake structure & piping

c. Pump to pull water from river

l. Construct groundwater well (Option 2)

a. Drilled water well (estimated 150m deep)

b. Pump for the well

m. Repair existing concrete fence that encloses the existing abandoned water storage tank

n. Provide power to water supply system

o. Provide communications to support automation systems

p. Provide a telecommunications enclosure near the water tanks

q. Provide interior and site security lighting

r. Provide fences to replace displaced existing fences to accommodate improvements and to prevent access to all water tanks, basins, and enclosures.

s. Realign and replace existing fencing to align with new aggregate roads.

1.3. Pre-Proposal Site Visit: The Government has scheduled a pre-proposal site visit on 18 August 2026.

1.3.1. Location: See Project Location Map provided as a solicitation attachment. The meeting point for the pre-proposal site visit will be at the existing water tanks are to be constructed. The meeting point coordinates are Latitude 4054'6.89"N, Longitude 4425'40.38"E

1.3.2. Time/Date: 1000 local time, 18 August 2026

1.3.3. Registration Instructions: Offerors must pre-register their attendees no later than 24 hours before site visit. To Pre-Register, complete the Site Visit Registration Spreadsheet (attachment

10) and submit it via email to shalva.khvadagadze@usace.army.mil,adam.t.shevock@usace.army.

mil, antuan.x.aaron@usace.army.mil, and jay.d.anderson@usace.army.mil. IMPORTANT: Any individuals planning to attend must register in advance with all information provided in the site visit attachment to be permitted access to the sites--please use the attendee information sheet attached to the RFP. Also, space may be limited, and as a result, the number of attendees per company may be limited.

On Site Point of Contact: For logistics concerns and questions accessing the site, Offerors are encouraged to contact Shalva Khvadagadze +995 591 51 28 38 (also on WhatsApp) shalva.

khvadagadze@usace.army.mil.

1.4. Project Questions: All project questions should be submitted via ProjNet (see instructions below). Any answers given at the site visit are strictly unofficial.

1.5. If you have technical questions about this solicitation, you must submit them in writing through the "Bidder Inquiry" feature on ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. To access this feature, you will need to enter the bidder inquiry key: EUCDR5-ZYY4T9

Important Notes:

The Government reserves the right to decline answering certain questions.

Questions will not be answered later than 10 calendar days before the deadline for offers, unless it is in the Government's interest.

Registering on ProjNet

To stay up-to-date with Q&As related to this solicitation, we encourage you to register on ProjNet.

Here's how:

1. Go to the ProjNet webpage and click on the "BID" tab.

2. Select "Bidder Inquiry" and choose "USACE" as the agency.

3. Enter the bidder inquiry key (EUCDR5-ZYY4T9) and your email address.

4. After logging in, enter the required information to create your user ID.

5. Verify the information on the next screen, and you will be able to submit and view inquiries.

Tracking Your Inquiries

When you submit an inquiry, you will receive a system-generated email notification once it has been processed and answered. It is your responsibility to monitor your inquiries and responses.

2. Submittal of proposals:

When submitting proposals for this project, please follow these guidelines:

Essential Information Only: Limit your submission to the data necessary for evaluation, to minimize time and expenses.

Detailed Information: Include sufficient details to clearly describe your capability to successfully complete the project.

Minimum Requirements: The requirements stated in this RFP are minimums.

Sequence of Information: Information provided out of sequence may not be evaluated and may result in disqualification from award.

Accessing the RFP: The RFP will be posted on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module, which feeds directly to the System for Award Management (SAM) website (www.sam.gov).

Electronic Submission

Authorized Submission Method: All proposals MUST be submitted electronically, strictly, through the PIEE Solicitation module. Offerors must follow the specific PIEE Solicitation instructions provided within the Solicitation Notice.

Deadline: Submit responses by the time specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

Unauthorized Submission Methods: Emailing proposals directly to the Contracting Officer (KO) and /or Contract Specialist (CS) is strictly unauthorized and may result in the proposal being deemed non-compliant. Additionally, hand-carried delivery, DHL/UPS/FEDEX delivery of hard copies and /or CD-ROMs, and facsimile submission are not authorized.

Proposal Structure

Table of Contents: Include a table of contents and clear divisions between each section.

Parallel Sections: Organize sections to parallel the submission requirements identified in this RFP.

File Naming Convention

Solicitation Number: Begin each filename with the solicitation number (26RA030).

Word "Proposal": Follow the solicitation number with the word "Proposal".

Firm Name: Include your firm's name.

Brief File Description: End with a brief file description.

Examples:

"26RA030 Proposal _ Firmname Volume I.pdf"

"26RA030 Proposal _ Firmname Volume II.pdf"

2.1. Volume I shall include the following information:

2.1.1. Volume I, Factor I - Technical Approach & Schedule

2.1.2. Volume I, Factor II - Past Performance

2.2. Volume II shall include the following information:

2.2.1. Volume II - Factor III - Price

2.2.2. Volume II - Tab A - General Submission Requirements and Cover Letter

2.2.3. Volume II - Tab B - Standard Form 1442 and Price Schedule

2.2.4. Volume II - Tab C - Team Arrangements

2.2.5. Volume II - Tab D - Bonding Requirements

2.2.6. Volume II - Tab E - SAM Registration/Representations and Certifications

3. Proposal Evaluation Process:

3.1. Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB): The proposal evaluation will be conducted by a board consisting of representatives from the Corps of Engineers, the User/Customer, and other required personnel. The evaluation process will be confidential, and the technical proposals will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered.

Confidentiality

Source selection information, including the number and identity of offerors, will be protected from unauthorized disclosure. Access to this information is strictly limited to Government personnel with a direct need-to-know for the purposes of this evaluation and award.

3.2. The evaluation process consists of four parts: proposal compliance review, technical evaluation, price evaluation, and an award decision.

3.2.1. Proposal Compliance Review: Upon receipt, each proposal will undergo an initial administrative review to ascertain its completeness and compliance with the solicitation's submission requirements. This review will ensure that the offeror has submitted all requisite forms, certifications, and a valid financial assurance document as outlined in section 7.6. Proposals that fail to meet these initial compliance standards, including the financial assurance documentation, will be deemed incomplete and may not be further evaluated.

3.2.2. Technical Evaluation: The Government will evaluate and rate Volume I proposals against the criteria outlined in Section 5 & 6. Evaluation factors are rated using an adjectival system, and Past Performance is assessed for recency, relevancy, and the resulting confidence rating.

3.2.3. Price Evaluation: The Government will evaluate Volume II price proposals for fairness and reasonableness, independent of the technical evaluation.

3.2.4. Award Decision: Upon completion of the technical evaluation, the Source Selection Authority (SSA) will identify the highest technically rated proposal. The price of this proposal will then be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. If the price is determined to be fair and reasonable, that proposal will be selected for award. No trade-offs between price and non-price factors will be conducted.

4. Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors:

4.1. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors, listed in order of importance:

4.1.1. Volume I, Factor I Technical Approach and Schedule

4.1.2. Volume I, Factor II Past Performance

4.1.3. Volume II, Factor III Price and Pro Forma

4.1.3.1. Administrative and Compliance Requirements (Volume II, Tabs A-E): The following items are required to determine proposal completeness and offeror responsibility. They are not formally rated as evaluation subfactors, but failure to provide complete and accurate information may result in the proposal being deemed non-compliant and removed from further consideration:

4.1.3.1.1. Tab A: General Submission Requirements and Cover Letter

4.1.3.1.2. Tab B: Standard Form 1442 and Price Schedule

4.1.3.1.3. Tab C: Team Arrangements (to verify joint venture agreements, if applicable)

4.1.3.1.4. Tab D: Bonding Requirement

4.1.3.1.5. Tab E: SAM Registration/Representations and Certifications

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the highest technical rating. Price will not be used to rank proposals but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness for the highest technically rated proposal. The Government will not consider tradeoffs between cost or price and non-cost or non-price factors.

Initial Offer: Offerors are encouraged to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer. The Government reserves the right to award a contract based on the initial proposals received, without discussions. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

4.2. Ratings: Evaluators will apply the rating for the definition that most closely matches the evaluation.

Table 1

Past Performance Relevancy Rating Method

Rating Definition

Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Table 2

Performance Confidence Assessments Rating Method

Rating Definition

Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available, or the offeror's performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Table 3

Combined Technical /Risk Rating

Color Rating Adjectival Rating Definition

Blue

Outstanding Proposal demonstrates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths and/or at least one significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Purple Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength or significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Green Acceptable

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation and, thus, contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable, and/or risk of performance is unacceptably high.

4.3. Definitions:

4.3.1. Adverse Past Performance: is defined as past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation. This includes unfavorable comments received from sources such as Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) or interviews that have not yet been finalized within a formal rating system (e.g., CPARS). The Government will provide offerors an opportunity to address adverse past performance to which they have not previously had an opportunity to respond. See AFARS Appendix AA (Army Source Selection Supplement), Chapter 5

4.3.2. Clarification: Discretionary exchanges between the Government and offerors used to resolve minor or clerical errors, address ambiguities, or discuss adverse past performance. While clarifications may be used to enhance the Government's understanding of perceived deficiencies or weaknesses, they do not permit offerors to revise their proposals, cure material omissions, or alter technical or cost elements. The Contracting Officer may conduct clarifications with one or more offerors at any time without the obligation to conduct them with all. See RFO 15.202(a)(2)

4.3.3. Deficiency: is any part of an offer that does not conform to a material requirement of a RFP.

A material requirement is one that affects price, quantity, quality, or delivery, or that the RFP requires to be met at the time of proposal submission. See RFO 15.001.

4.3.4. Significant Strength: is an aspect of an Offeror's proposal with appreciable merit or will exceed specified performance or capability requirements to the considerable advantage of the Government during contract performance.

4.3.5. Significant Weakness: in the proposal is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See RFO 15.001.

4.3.6. Strength: An aspect of an offerors' proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements to the advantage of the Government during contract performance.

4.3.7. Weakness: A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See RFO 15.001.

4.3.8. Uncertainty: Any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the offeror is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission, or mistake).

5. Volume I - Factor I - Technical Approach & Schedule

5.1. Technical Approach Submission Requirements: The Offeror must submit a technical approach that demonstrates an understanding of the design, construction, and administrative responsibilities of the project in accordance with the solicitation requirements.

Formatting Requirements:

a. The submission should use at least 10-pitch font.

b. The submission is limited to 20 pages (A4 or letter size).

c. If the submission exceeds 20 pages, the Government will only review the first 20 pages submitted, in the order that they are submitted.

5.2. Technical Approach Narrative: The technical approach must include a Technical Approach Narrative that addresses each of the following:

5.2.1. Manpower Required: The Offeror must describe the manpower required to design and construct the project, including the makeup of teams by trade.

5.2.2. Specialized Tools and Equipment: The Offeror must describe any specialized tools and equipment required to construct the project.

5.2.3. Safety Processes: The Offeror must describe their safety processes.

5.2.4. Quality Control Processes: The Offeror must describe their quality control processes.

5.2.5. Knowledge of Requirements and Constraints: The Offeror must submit a narrative describing their approach to local requirements and constraints applicable to work in the Host Nation and regionally near the project location.

5.2.6. Work Breakdown and Self-Performance Plan: The Offeror must submit a narrative plan that clearly identifies whether work will be self-performed or accomplished with subcontractors.

5.2.6.1. The plan must provide a specific breakdown of the tasks, trades, and management functions to be performed by the prime contractor versus each subcontractor.

5.3. Additional Requirements

5.3.1. Assurance of Quality Workmanship: The Offeror must submit their plan for assuring quality workmanship in accordance with the statement of work.

5.3.2. Value Added Tax (VAT) Reimbursements or Exemptions: The Offeror must provide details on how they will track and manage VAT reimbursements or exemptions in the Host Nation.

5.3.3. Designer of Record: The Offeror must describe their approach to the design process, and the role of the designers of record, integration with the construction firm, and the involvement of construction personnel during design.

5.4. Schedule Requirements

5.4.1. Schedule Narrative: The schedule narrative must not exceed eight pages (A4 or letter size), using at a minimum a 10-pitch font. Submissions exceeding eight pages will not be read or evaluated beyond the first eight pages.

5.4.2. Schedule: The schedule submission may be submitted in MS Excel, MS Word, or Adobe pdf file format and must be specifically tailored to the project contemplated by this solicitation.

5.4.2.1. Construction Duration: For evaluation purposes, assume a 450-calendar-day period of performance, with the award date of 30 September 2026 and Notice to Proceed (NTP) issuance on 2 November 2026.

5.4.2.2. Baseline Items and Options: The schedule should assume all baseline items and options will be awarded on that date.

5.5. Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate the Offeror's proposal based on the following criteria:

5.5.1. Technical Approach Narrative

5.5.1.1. The Government will evaluate the Offeror's Technical Approach Narrative to assess the Offeror's understanding of the requirements and the credibility of their approach to successfully performing the work. The evaluation will assess the following elements:

5.5.1.1.1. Core Project Execution: The Government will evaluate the adequacy and reasonableness of the Offeror's description of:

5.5.1.1.1.1. Proposed Manpower, including the team composition.

5.5.1.1.1.2. Required Specialized Tools and Equipment.

5.5.1.1.1.3. Safety Processes to be employed.

5.5.1.1.1.4. Quality Control Processes for ensuring contract compliance.

5.5.1.1.2. Host Nation Operations: The Government will evaluate the Offeror's narrative and plans for feasibility, risk, and compliance with local requirements, including:

5.5.1.1.2.1. The demonstrated Knowledge of Host Nation Requirements and Constraints.

5.5.1.1.3. The clarity and logic of the Work Breakdown and Self-Performance Plan.

5.5.1.1.4. The credibility of the plan to track and manage Value Added Tax (VAT).

5.5.1.1.5. Quality and Design Management: The Government will evaluate the Offeror's approach to project management and oversight, including:

5.5.1.1.5.1. The thoroughness and effectiveness of the plan for Assuring Quality Workmanship.

5.5.1.1.5.2. The demonstrated understanding of the Design Process and the role of the Designer of Record.

5.5.2. Schedule Narrative and Schedule:

5.5.2.1. The Government will evaluate the realism, thoroughness, and reasonableness of the proposed project schedule. The evaluation will assess:

5.5.2.1.1. The logical sequencing of activities and the Offeror's understanding of task interdependencies.

5.5.2.1.2. The overall probability that the Offeror can complete the project within the proposed contract duration based on the submitted schedule.

5.6. Deficiency: Offerors that do not submit all requisite items listed in the submission requirements will receive a deficiency. The Government will not consider proposals that are incomplete or do not meet the submission requirements.

5.7. Combined Technical/Risk Rating: The Offeror will be assigned a combined technical/risk rating based on the evaluation of the Offeror's proposal in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation. The combined technical/risk rating will be used to determine the highest technically rated proposal. Offerors must receive an "Acceptable" rating or higher to be considered awardable.

6. Volume I - Factor II - Past Performance

6.1. Submission Requirements: The Offeror shall submit descriptions of up to five (5) relevant projects performed by the prime contractor. The Government is particularly interested in experience performing for U.S. Government entities. Projects performed by a proposed subcontractor or joint venture member may be submitted only if accompanied by a signed commitment letter, as detailed in Volume II, Tab C. Only projects that were substantially complete or completed within the last ten (10) years will be evaluated.

6.1.1. Definitions for Past Performance

6.1.1.1. Substantially Complete: A project is considered substantially complete when it is at least 90% complete and remaining work is minor in nature, not affecting the project's overall function or complexity.

6.1.1.2. Similar Scope: Projects of similar scope and complexity, such as complete design, procurement, and construction of a water supply system in the Caucasus region, generally recognized Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Projects considered similar in scope should demonstrate experience in one or more of the following: concrete masonry construction, construction of water tanks, chlorination systems, well drilling and well pump installation, water collection systems, electrical power supply, mechanical plumbing, and automation systems.

6.1.1.3. Similar Size and Magnitude: Projects considered similar in magnitude and size include construction projects that meet either of the following criteria: a project value ranging between $350,000 to $800,000 USD, OR the construction of water collection systems.

6.1.1.4. Similar Location: Projects demonstrating performance in the Caucasus Region (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan)

6.1.2. Required Documents (Per Project) For each project submitted, the Offeror shall provide the following completed documents:

6.1.2.1. Past Performance Information Sheet (Attachment 14). Ensure the client for each project is clearly identified (e.g., "Commercial Client," "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers," "NAVFAC," etc.).

6.1.2.2. Past Performance Overview Sheet (Attachment 12)

6.1.2.3. Either a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment 15) OR a final CPARS rating. Projects that are not substantially complete will not be evaluated.

6.1.3. Instructions for PPQ

6.1.3.1. If submitting a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), the Offeror is responsible for completing Blocks 1-4 of the PPQ and forwarding the form to the past client's technical and contracting representatives. To ensure candid and objective feedback, the Offeror shall instruct the client to submit the completed PPQ directly to the Government via email to antuan.x.aaron@usace.

army.mil and adam.t.shevock@usace.army.mil. Completed PPQs must be received directly from the client no later than the proposal submission deadline. The Offeror is solely responsible for following up with their clients to ensure timely submission. The Government will not contact references to chase down missing PPQs.

6.2. Evaluation Criteria

6.2.1. Past Performance Evaluation: The Government will evaluate the quality and relevance of an Offeror's past performance to assess the Government's confidence in the Offeror's ability to successfully perform the requirements of this solicitation. The evaluation will consist of two parts:

(1) a Relevancy Assessment of each project submitted, and (2) a Performance Confidence Assessment of the Offeror as a whole.

6.2.1.1. Relevancy Rating: The Government will evaluate each project submitted to determine how relevant it is to the work described in this solicitation. Evaluators will use qualitative judgment to assess relevancy based on aspects such as Scope, Size, Location, and Client Type. For example, projects demonstrating considerable road renovation and construction in countries Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan may be evaluated more favorably. Evaluators will assign one of the following relevancy ratings:

6.2.1.1.1. Very Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. (e.g., similar scope/size, located in the Caucasus region, and/or for a USG entity).

6.2.1.1.2. Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

6.2.1.1.3. Somewhat Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

6.2.1.1.4. Not Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

6.2.1.2. Confidence Assessment: After assessing the relevancy of the projects, the Government will assess the quality of performance on those projects deemed Somewhat Relevant, Relevant, or Very Relevant, with greater weight given to projects rated as Very Relevant. The Government will review CPARS and/or submitted PPQs to determine the quality of the Offeror's work and management. Based on this analysis, the Government will assign a single Performance Confidence Assessment rating to the Offeror. The ratings are defined as follows:

6.2.1.2.1. Substantial Confidence: Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has high expectations that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

6.2.1.2.2. Satisfactory Confidence: Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

6.2.1.2.3. Neutral Confidence: No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror's performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The offeror shall not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

6.2.1.2.4. Limited Confidence: Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

6.2.1.2.5. No Confidence: Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

6.3. Rating: Offerors will receive one rating for Factor II - Past Performance, a confidence rating.

To be considered for award, an Offeror must receive a rating of Neutral Confidence or higher.

7. Volume II - Factor III - Price and Pro Forma Information

The information submitted in this volume will be checked for completeness and compliance. It will not be assigned a qualitative rating. Failure to submit all required and properly executed documentation may result in the proposal being considered non-compliant and therefore ineligible for award.

7.1. Submission Requirements:

7.1.1. The Offeror shall submit the following as part of its Price Volume:

7.1.1.1. A completed and signed Standard Form (SF) 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. The offer must be signed by an official authorized to bind the company.

7.1.1.2. A completed Attachment 16 - Price Schedule.

7.1.1.3. If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), a copy of the signed JV agreement must be included.

Each member of the JV must be identified by its Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) within the proposal.

The JV entity itself must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

7.2. Evaluation Criteria:

7.2.1. The Price proposal will not be assigned a qualitative rating. It will be evaluated for completeness, price reasonableness, and balanced pricing in accordance with the criteria below.

7.2.1.1. Completeness: The Government will review the Price Volume to ensure that all instructions in Section 7.1 have been met, including the submission of a completed and signed SF

1442, Attachment 16 - Price Schedule, and any required Joint Venture documentation. A proposal that fails to meet these requirements may be rejected.

7.2.1.2. Price Reasonableness Analysis: In accordance with RFO 15.404-1, Proposal Analysis Techniques, the Government will evaluate the total proposed price for fairness and reasonableness. The Government is not obligated to use all of the following techniques, but may use one or more to make its determination:

7.2.1.2.1. Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the RFP

7.2.1.2.2. Comparison of proposed prices with the Independent Government Estimate (IGE).

7.2.1.2.3. Comparison of proposed prices with available competitive published price lists or other prices obtained through market research.

7.2.1.2.4. Comparison of proposed prices with historical prices paid by the Government or other agencies for the same or similar items.

7.2.1.2.5. The total evaluated price will be calculated as the sum of all baseline CLINs and all optional CLINs, in accordance with RFO 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options.

7.2.1.3. Unbalanced Pricing Analysis: The Government will analyze offers to determine if prices are unbalanced. In accordance with RFO 15.404-6(b)(2), an offer may be rejected if the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

7.3. Tab A - General Submission Requirements and Cover Letter

7.3.1. Include a one-page (1) cover letter and any applicable fully executed joint venture (JV) agreements and fully executed Letters of Commitment for all Committed Subcontractors and all Committed Affiliates. All submissions must be in English or have a certified English translation. A sample JV Agreement is provided as Attachment 13. In addition to the executed JV Agreement and Letters of Commitment (as applicable), the Executive Summary shall contain

7.3.1.1. The solicitation number.

7.3.1.2. The Offeror's name, address, and phone/email contact information.

7.3.1.3. 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.

7.3.1.4. Names, titles, and telephone / email contact information of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

7.3.1.5. 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.

7.3.1.6. Each offeror must provide the CAGE/NCAGE code AND Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). For JV Offerors, the JV must provide both the CAGE/NCAGE code AND Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) for both the JV and for each member comprising the JV.

7.3.1.7. Proof that the Offeror is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). If the Offeror is a JV, it shall be registered as a legal entity separate from the individual JV members.

7.3.1.8. If proposing as a JV, a completed Attachment 13 Joint Venture Offeror Information Page is a required submission. The Joint Venture Offeror Information Page will be used by the technical team assessing the Offeror's response to the technical factors.

7.4. Tab B - Standard Form 1442 and Price Schedule

7.4.1. The offeror shall complete and submit a Standard Form 1442 and Attachment 16 - Price Schedule.

7.4.2. The party with authority to bind the Joint Venture (if…