SPECS_W9218F-20-R-0078.pdf

BUILDING STRONG

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(FOR DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT)

SOLICITATION NO. W9128F-20-R-0078

Expand Midfield Facility

XQPZ174006

Repair Midfield Facility

XQPZ100109

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO

September 2020

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

OMAHA DISTRICT

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FOR

EXPAND MIDFIELD FACILITY

XQPZ174006

REPAIR MIDFIELD FACILITY

XQPZ100109

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTE: WHERE CONFLICTS IN PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS EXIST, THE MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS

WILL GOVERN.

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 10 00SF1442 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM (SF 1442)

00 10 00-3 CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) PRICING SCHEDULE

00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (RFP)

00 21 00AT SITE VISIT MEETING LOCATION MAP

00 22 00 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF

AWARD

00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

00 72 00 GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES - RFP)

00 73 00 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS (SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS)

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 30 00.24 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SIGNAT PROJECT SIGN DETAILS

CO20200022 GENERAL WAGE DECISIONS (BUILDING)

AF103 BASE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST

USAFA13 USAFA FORM 13 – APPLICATION FOR UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY ACCESS

CREDENTIAL

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

REGISTER SUBMITTAL REGISTER

E4025 ENG. FORM 4025 TRANSMITTAL FORM

01 33 00.32 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DELIVERABLES/PROCEDURES

DD1354 DD FORM 1354 – TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF MILITARY REAL PROPERTY

01 33 00.36 60 PERCENT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00.38 100 PERCENT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 33 29AT HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS (HPSB) CHECKLIST

01 33 39.00 10 ADVANCED MODELING (BIM/CIM/GIS/CAD) REQUIREMENTS

01 33 39.00 10AT1 AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER SUSTAINMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PLAYBOOK

01 33 39.00 10AT2 BUILDER SYSTEMS/COMPONENTS

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 41 26.05 24 (FEDERAL FACILITIES COLORADO) NPDES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR STORM

WATER DISCHARGES FROM CONSTRUCTION SITES

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.00 10AT SAMPLE QUALITY CONTROL REPORT

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 57 20.00 10AT USAFA EROSION CONTROL, REVEGETATION, AND TREE CARE STANDARDS

01 57 23 TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 78 24.00 10 FACILITY DATA REQUIREMENTS

01 78 36.00 24 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS - 2

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

01 78 39.00 24 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

01 78 39.00 24AT MODIFICATIONS AND TITLE BLOCK EXAMPLES

01 81 00 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

01 82 00 ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

01 83 00 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

01 84 00 INTERIOR DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 86 10 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

01 86 13 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

01 86 26 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

01 86 27 INTEGRATED AUDIO/VISUAL AND CONTROL SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS

01 86 29 COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

01 89 00 SITE WORK REQUIREMENTS

01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A BRIDGING DRAWINGS (PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER)

APPENDIX B PRELIMINARY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REPORT

APPENDIX C ROOM DATA SHEETS

APPENDIX D HYDRANT FLOW TEST

APPENDIX E SUPPLEMENTAL TO USAFA IFS

APPENDIX F USAFA ENVIROMENTAL STANDARDS

APPENDIX G PRELIMINARY SOILS INFORMATION REPORT

APPENDIX H EXISTING LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM REPORT

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00 10 00SF-1442 -Page 1

SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

W9128F-20-R-0078

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

23 SEP 2020

PAGES OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE CT 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA

Rocky Mountain Area Office Attn: CONTRACTING DIVISION (CENWO-CT-M) 5475 Tech Center Drive, Suite 205 Colorado Springs, CO 80919

See Block 7

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Booker L. Jordan, Jr.

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) Use Email: Booker.L.Jordan@usace.army.mil

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

The offeror hereby agrees to do all work described in the documents entitled:

EXPAND MIDFIELD FACILITY, XQPZ 174006

REPAIR MIDFIELD FACILITY XQPZ 100109

USAF ACADEMY, COLORADO

RETURN WITH OFFER: INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 00 10 00 (SF1442), SECTION 00 22 00, AND SECTION 00 45 00.

*BLOCK 13A. – REFER TO SECTION 00 22 00 FOR THE NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE ORIGINAL OFFER.

THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED 100% TO SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS INTERESTS

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within ** calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (** - See CLIN Pricing Schedule)

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

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

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and * copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1400 (hour) local time 29 OCT 2020. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is is not required.

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 ___90___ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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

Prescribed by GSA FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

00 10 00SF-1442 -Page 2

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

DUNS Number:

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 by the Government in writing within 90 calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

SEE ATTACHED CLIN PRICING SCHEDULE

Contractor’s Fax No. CAGE CODE Contractor’s E-Mail address

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

U.S. Army Engineer District, Omaha 1616 Capitol Ave.

Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4901

USAED Omaha c/o USACE Finance Center 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions 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.

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.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

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

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

CLIN SCHEDULE 00 10 00 – 3 W9128F-20-R-0078

CONTRACT LINE ITEM PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

BASIC ITEMS

Entire work complete for Design of Expand Midfield Facility at USAFA, Colorado

Job

XXX

Entire work complete to Construct Expand Midfield Facility at USAFA, Colorado (See Note No. 7)

TOTAL BASIC AMOUNT $_____________________________

OPTION ITEMS

[Option]

Entire work complete for Design of Repair Midfield Facility at USAFA, Colorado

Entire work complete to Construct Repair Midfield Facility at USAFA, Colorado

Entire work complete for BUILDER data collection and input as described in Section 01 33 39.00 10 for Expand Midfield Facility

Entire work complete for BUILDER data collection and input as described in Section 01 33 39.00 10 for Repair Midfield Facility

Construct the concrete pad for the “Battle Wagon”

Staging and Laydown Area #3 in lieu of Staging and Laydown Area #2

Procure and Install Demountable Partitions for Expand Midfield Facility

Procure and Install Demountable Partitions and Raised Access Flooring for Repair Midfield Facility

CLIN SCHEDULE 00 10 00 – 4 W9128F-20-R-0078

Procure and Install Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and A/V systems for Expand Midfield Facility

Procure and Install Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and A/V systems for Repair Midfield Facility

TOTAL AMOUNT (BASIC PLUS OPTIONS) $_________________________________

OFFEROR'S NAME: ____________________________

Proposed Contract Duration in Calendar Days After the Notice to Proceed is Received: ____________ DAYS (See Note No. 5)

NOTES:

1. Options will be evaluated in accordance with FAR provision 52.217-5 “Evaluation of Options” and as described below:

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options identified below to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Options to be evaluated for award purposes: Items No. 0003 and 0004

2. The Government reserves the right to exercise options items 0003 – 0008 within 120 calendar days and option items 0009 – 0012 within 365 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

3. Prices must be entered for all items of the schedule. Total amounts submitted without prices being entered on individual items will be rejected. Additions will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of variation between the lump-sum prices and the total amount, the lump-sum prices will be considered the price submitted.

4. A modification to a proposal which provides for a single adjustment to the total amount submitted, should state the application of the adjustment to each respective lump-sum price affected.

5. The Offeror shall propose a total integrated contract duration in number of calendar days after the Notice to

Proceed (NTP) is received by the Contractor, whether via electronic means or hard copy, whichever is the earliest method of delivery. The total number of proposed calendar days shall include design and construction through completion, ready for turnover. The proposed duration shall become the required contract. The Government may issue the NTP via e-mail or Facsimile (FAX) or by other means. Day number 1 is the day after the date of receipt of the NTP. See SECTION 00 73 00 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS (SPECIAL

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF

WORK.

6. Submit a Supplemental Price Breakdown for the “TOTAL BASIC AMOUNT” in the Pricing Schedule.

Include Offeror name, project title and project location on each page of the price breakdown. See Supplemental Price Breakdown of Pricing Schedule template on the following page. See Section 00 22 00 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD for submission requirements.

CLIN SCHEDULE 00 10 00 – 5 W9128F-20-R-0078

7. The price listed for this line item should only include the price necessary to design/construct the basic bid structure and site work as identified in the plans and specifications.

CLIN SCHEDULE 00 10 00 – 6 W9128F-20-R-0078

SUPPLEMENTAL PRICE BREAKDOWN OF PRICING SCHEDULE TEMPLATE

TOTAL WITH MARKUPS AMOUNT TO EQUAL TOTAL BASIC AMOUNT

AS INDICATED ON PAGE 3 OF THIS SECTION 00 10 00

DIVISION MASTERFORMAT 2016 DESCRIPTION UNIT AMOUNT

01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (minus item 0101) LS $_______________

0101 01 33 29 Sustainability Documentation LS $_______________

02 EXISTING CONDITIONS LS $_______________

03 CONCRETE LS $_______________

04 MASONRY LS $_______________

05 METALS LS $_______________

06 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES LS $_______________

07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION LS $______________

08 OPENINGS LS $_______________

09 FINISHES LS $_______________

10 SPECIALTIES LS $______________

11 EQUIPMENT LS $_______________

12 FURNISHINGS LS $_______________

13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION LS $_______________

14 CONVEYING EQUIPMENT LS $_______________

21 FIRE SUPPRESSION LS $_______________

22 PLUMBING LS $______________

23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING LS $_______________

25 INTEGRATED AUTOMATION LS $_______________

26 ELECTRICAL LS $_______________

27 COMMUNICATIONS LS $_______________

28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY LS $_______________

31 EARTHWORK LS $_______________

32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS LS $_______________

33 UTILITIES LS $_______________

34 TRANSPORTATION LS $_______________

Total Price Breakdown Amount

Prime Contractor Markups:

--G&A General and Administrative Expense $ ______________ --FOOH Field Office Overhead not defined by Division -01 $ ______________ --PROFIT Profit $ ______________ --P&PB Performance and Payment Bond $ ______________

TOTAL WITH MARKUPS

All items must be entered in dollars.

“TOTAL WITH MARKUPS” from this Price Breakdown must match the “TOTAL BASIC

AMOUNT”.

Expand Midfield Facility - USAFA, CO AA69

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (RFP)

01/20

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 (FAR 52.204-7) SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

1.2 (FAR 52.204-16) COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING

(AUG 2020)

1.3 (FAR 52.204-22) ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

1.4 (FAR 52.211-2) AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND

STANDARDIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (APR 2014)

1.5 (FAR 52.215-1) INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION

(JAN 2017)

1.6 (FAR 52.216-1) TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

1.7 (FAR 52.217-5) EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

1.8 FAR 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS-SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

1.9 FAR 52.222-56 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

COMPLIANCE PLAN (MAR 2015)

1.10 *FAR 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN

REQUIREMENT-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

1.11 (FAR 52.232-18) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

1.12 (FAR 52.233-2) SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006)

1.13 (FAR 52.236-27) SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I

(FEB 1995).

1.14 (FAR 52.252-1) SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

1.15 (DFARS 252.204-7008) COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED

DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

1.16 (DFARS 252.215-7008) ONLY ONE OFFER (JUN 2019)

1.17 (DFARS 252.215-7010) REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING

DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA—BASIC (JUN

2019)

1.18 (DFARS 252.232-7016) NOTICE OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS OR

PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS (APR 2020)

1.19 DEFINITION OF "DESIGN-BUILD" PROCESS

1.20 SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS

1.20.1 GENERAL CONTRACTOR

1.20.2 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS

1.20.3 SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, REVISION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF

PROPOSALS

1.20.4 SUBMISSION DEADLINE

1.20.5 CAD AND ELECTRONIC DESIGN FILES (PROVIDED)

1.21 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENT AND AMENDMENTS

1.22 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

1.22.1 BIDDER INQUIRY

1.22.2 PLAN HOLDER'S LIST

1.23 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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1.24 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD

1.25 SOURCE SELECTION BOARD (SSB)

1.26 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES

1.27 COLORADO SALES AND USE TAX

1.27.1 CITY TAXES

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

ATTACHMENTS:

SITE VISIT MEETING LOCATION MAP

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SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (RFP)

01/20

PART 1 GENERAL

Attachment:

SITE VISIT MEETING LOCATION MAP

1.1 (FAR 52.204-7) SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

“Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator” means a four character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

"Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)" means that-

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into SAM;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record "Active".

“Unique entity identifier” means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

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(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code.

(4) Company Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company Telephone Number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of provision)

1.2 (FAR 52.204-16) COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG

2020)

(a) Definition. As used in this provision –

“Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code” means –

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic

Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

(b) The Offeror shall provide its CAGE code with its offer with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in its proposal. The CAGE code must be for that name and location address. Insert the word “CAGE” before the number. The CAGE code is required prior to award.

(c) CAGE codes may be obtained via–

(1) Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. If the Offeror is located in the United States or its outlying areas and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch will assign a CAGE code as a part of the SAM registration process. SAM registrants located outside

DOCUMENT 00 21 00 Page 4 the United States and its outlying areas shall obtain a NCAGE code prior to registration in SAM (see paragraph (c)(3) of this provision).

(2) The DLA Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch. If registration in SAM is not required for the subject procurement, and the offeror does not otherwise register in SAM, an Offeror located in the United States or its outlying areas may request that a CAGE code be assigned by submitting a request at https://cage.dla.mil.

(3) The appropriate country codification bureau. Entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas may obtain an NCAGE code by contacting the Codification Bureau in the foreign entity’s country if that country is a member of NATO or a sponsored nation. NCAGE codes may be obtained from the NSPA at https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx if the foreign entity’s country is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation.

Points of contact for codification bureaus, as well as additional information on obtaining NCAGE codes, are available at http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm.

(d) Additional guidance for establishing and maintaining CAGE codes is available at https://cage.dla.mil.

(e) When a CAGE code is required for the immediate owner and/or the highest-level owner by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-17 or 52.212-3(p), the Offeror shall obtain the respective CAGE code from that entity to supply the CAGE code to the Government.

(f) Do not delay submission of the offer pending receipt of a CAGE code.

(g) If the solicitation includes FAR clause 52.204-2, Security Requirements, a subcontractor requiring access to classified information under a contract shall be identified with a CAGE code on the DD Form 254.

The Contractor shall require a subcontractor requiring access to classified information to provide its CAGE code with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in the proposal. Each location of subcontractor performance listed on the DD Form 254 is required to reflect a corresponding unique CAGE code for each listed location unless the work is being performed at a Government facility, in which case the agency location code shall be used. The CAGE code must be for that name and location address. Insert the word “CAGE” before the number. The CAGE code is required prior to award.

(End of provision)

1.3 (FAR 52.204-22) ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

(a) The Government recognizes that the line items established in this solicitation may not conform to the Offeror’s practices. Failure to correct these issues can result in difficulties in acceptance of deliverables and processing payments. Therefore, the Offeror is invited to propose alternative line items for which bids, proposals, or quotes are requested in this solicitation to ensure that the resulting contract is economically and administratively advantageous to the Government and the Offeror.

(b) The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

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However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable.

(End of provision)

1.4 (FAR 52.211-2) AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (APR 2014)

(a) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/);

(2) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/);

(3) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(b) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(1) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(2) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(3) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(End of provision)

1.5 (FAR 52.215-1) INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN

2017)

(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

DOCUMENT 00 21 00 Page 6 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

DOCUMENT 00 21 00 Page 7 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.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award.

Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall-

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend:

This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed-in whole or in part-for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of-or in connection with-the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award. (1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government's interest.

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the

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Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

(7) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(9) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(10) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(11) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

1.6 (FAR 52.216-1) TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

1.7 (FAR 52.217-5) EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total

DOCUMENT 00 21 00 Page 9 price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision)

1.8 FAR 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS-SECONDARY SITE OF

THE WORK (MAY 2014)

(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.

(End of provision)

1.9 FAR 52.222-56 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

COMPLIANCE PLAN (MAR 2015)

(a) The term “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” is defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Combating Trafficking in Persons” (FAR clause 52.222-50).

(b) The apparent successful Offeror shall submit, prior to award, a certification, as specified in paragraph (c) of this provision, for the portion (if any) of the contract that-

(1) Is for supplies, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items, to be acquired outside the United States, or services to be performed outside the United States; and

(2) Has an estimated value that exceeds $500,000.

(c) The certification shall state that-

(1) It has implemented a compliance plan to prevent any prohibited activities identified in paragraph (b) of the clause at 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and to monitor, detect, and terminate the contract with a subcontractor engaging in prohibited activities identified at paragraph (b) of the clause at 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; and

(2) After having conducted due diligence, either-

(i) To the best of the Offeror’s knowledge and belief, neither it nor any of its proposed agents, subcontractors, or their agents is engaged in any such activities; or

(ii) If abuses relating to any of the prohibited activities identified in 52.222-50(b) have been found, the Offeror or proposed subcontractor has taken the appropriate remedial and referral actions.

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(End of provision)

1.10 *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 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)

1.11 (FAR 52.232-18) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of

DOCUMENT 00 21 00 Page 11 appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.

No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

1.12 (FAR 52.233-2) SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 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 District Counsel, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4901.

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

(End of provision)

1.13 (FAR 52.236-27) SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB

1995).

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 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 or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for--

8 OCT 2020, at 1600 hours (4:00 p.m.) MDT.

(c) Participants will meet at --

The South Gate Pass and ID facility as shown in the attached Site Visit Meeting Location Map.

(d) To set up the site visit (**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED**), email:

Nancy Forgione Nancy.A.Forgione@usace.army.mil

In the email, include the following information:

1. Name: Last, First Middle (or MI), must match name on driver's license

2. Phone number

3. Employer

4. Foreign National (FN) Status: YES, applicant is FN; NO, applicant is not FN

Pre-registration for the site visit must be made no later than 6 OCT 2020, at 1200 hours (12:00 p.m.) MDT; NO EXCEPTIONS. Early registration and early pick-up of passes is HIGHLY encouraged to minimize processing time the day of the site visit. Participants that cannot pick up passes before the day of the site visit should plan to arrive at Pass and ID two (2) hours early to ensure proper processing and receipt of the Day Pass.

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Participants will be required to wear masks whenever inside a facility and will be split into appropriately sized groups to tour the site.

During this site visit, the requirements set forth in the solicitation will be reviewed and discussed.

(End of provision)

1.14 (FAR 52.252-1) 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):

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/ (End of provision)

1.15 (DFARS 252.204-7008) COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE

INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Controlled technical information,” “covered contractor information system,” covered defense information, cyber incident, information system, and technical information are defined in clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

(b) The security requirements required by contract clause 252.204-7012 shall be implemented for all covered defense information on all covered contractor information systems that support the performance of this contract.

(c) For covered contractor information systems that are not part of an information technology service or system operated on behalf of the Government (see 252.204-7012(b)(2))—

(1) By submission of this offer, the Offeror represents that it will implement the security requirements specified by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations” (see http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-171) that are in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the contracting officer, not later than December 31, 2017.

(2)(i) If the Offeror proposes to vary from any of the security requirements specified by NIST SP 800-171 that are in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer, for consideration by the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), a written explanation of—

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(A) Why a particular security requirement is not applicable; or

(B) How an alternative but equally effective, security measure is used to compensate for the inability to satisfy a particular requirement and achieve equivalent protection.

(ii) An authorized representative of the DoD CIO will adjudicate offeror requests to vary from NIST SP 800-171 requirements in writing prior to contract award.