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Request for Proposal (RFP)

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE

Office of Acquisition Management

PROJECT: Armed Forces Retirement Home Sheridan Bldg Construction Services 3700 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC 20011-8400

SOLICITATION NO: 47PB5226R0001

ISSUE DATE: June 15, 2026

CLOSING DATE & TIME: July 23, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

CONTRACT NO:

DATE OF AWARD:

ISSUED BY:

U.S. General Services Administration Public Building Service Office of Acquisition Management Capital Project Acquisition Delivery Division Capital Contracting Branch - East (PQAB)

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Construction Contract for: Armed Forces Retirement Home

Sheridan Bldg Construction Services

The Solicitation

Table of ContentsF

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

II. Proposals

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

III. General Provisions

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

Building Information

I. INFORM

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (GSA Class Deviation

RFO-2025-09)

FAR 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-09) FAR 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-16) FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of Work (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-22) FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors Buy American Requirements Buy American Exceptions FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-33) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference Small Business Subcontracting Plan Project Labor Agreement Certified Cost or Pricing Data Additional Provisions

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses

A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15)

B. FAR 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (NOV 2025) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-40)

VI. Method Of Award A. Evaluation of Offers B. Determination of Responsibility C. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism D. Unbalanced Price E. Total Evaluated Price F. Non-Price Factors G. Evaluation of Joint Venture Offers

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a Contract to construct the Project described in the Solicitation Documents. Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein. The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

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

(3) The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm offer.

No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1442 submitted by an Offeror, and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF 1442 with original signatures together with the Agreement reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

End of Notice

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents

The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(01) Cover Page

(02) The Solicitation

(03) Wage Determination

(04) Standard Form (SF) 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award

(05) Cost Breakdown Sheet

(06) The Agreement and Attachments to the Agreement

(07) Specification Document (Volume 1)

(08) Specification Document (Volume 2)

(09) Drawings

(10) Phasing Narrative

(11) Geotechnical Report

(12) AFRH Facilities Management Program

(13) AFRH Facilities Management Manual

(14) Standard Form (SF) 24 – Bid Bond

(15) GSA Form (GSAF) 527 – Contractor's Qualifications & Financial Information

(16) Sample Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Letter

(17) Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

(18) Individual Model Subcontracting Plan

I.C. Authorized Representatives

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

Authorized Representative Information:

Contracting Officer’s Information

Name: Timothy Novak

Address: 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3600, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1702

Telephone: (773) 590-2850

Email: timothy.novak@gsa.gov

Alternate POC Information

Name: Robert “Mickey” Kramarik-Boyle

Address: 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3600, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1702

Telephone: (312)385-3000

Email: robert.kramarik-boyle@gsa.gov

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit

Date: 06/30/2026

Time: 10:00am Local Time

Location:

Eagle Gate

Scott Building (Main Entrance)

140 Rock Creek Church Rd

NW, Washington, DC 20011

Interested attendees must RSVP using the form link No later than Friday, June 26, 2026:

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I.E. Estimated Price Range Base Contract and Priced Options is in range of $160M to $190M

I.F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (SEPT 1996)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I.G. Receipt of Offers

(1) In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received at the following office no later than 4:00 pm Eastern Time on the following date and at the following email address.

Date: July 23, 2026 Email Address: timothy.novak@gsa.gov and robert.kramarik-boyle@gsa.gov

(2) Offers transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, shall be deemed timely if 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 offers; or

(3) Offers transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, shall be deemed timely if 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.

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents

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

1. Price Proposal (SF1442 and Cost Breakdown Sheet(s))

2. Technical Proposal

3. Representations and Certifications

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

5. Subcontracting Plan

6. GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information

7. Completed PPQs sent directly by clients completing the questionnaire.

8. Signed PLA Pricing Acknowledgment Letter, confirming the Offeror’s proposed price includes all costs associated with compliance with a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) mailto:timothy.novak@gsa.gov mailto:robert.kramarik-boyle@gsa.gov

II.B. Proposal Format

Offerors shall submit one electronic proposal to the attention of the GSA Contract Specialist at robert.kramarik-boyle@gsa.gov and the Contracting Officer at timothy.novak@gsa.gov. The maximum size capacity for electronic transmissions to GSA is 25mb. Therefore, all submittal information for each email must be within the 25mb limitation. Offerors may break proposal materials into separate emails to avoid exceeding the limitation. When separating materials into separate emails, please, ensure that the email’s subject line states how many emails are to be expected.

The subject line must also contain the solicitation number and firm name.

If an offeror experiences difficulty transmitting large email attachments, GSA may provide a unique Google Drive upload link upon request. The offeror remains solely responsible for requesting the link, uploading all required documents, and ensuring the complete proposal is received by the stated due date and time.

II.C. Price Proposal

(1) Contents

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

(2) Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

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

II.D. Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section VI. The restrictions are as follows:

The Technical Proposal shall be clearly organized by evaluation factor, with each section labeled to correspond exactly to the factor titles listed above. Information shall not be cross-referenced between factors to circumvent page limitations.

1. Page Limitations by Factor

The Technical Proposal shall comply with the following maximum page limits, which apply individually to each factor:

Factor A – Past Experience: Fifteen (15) pages

Factor B – Past Performance on Similar Projects: No page limit for Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs); narrative submitted by the Offeror shall not exceed (6) pages.

Factor C – Key Personnel Experience and Qualifications: Fifteen (15) pages

Factor D – Management Approach: Fifteen (15) pages

If the page limit for any individual factor is exceeded, only the first pages up to the stated maximum for that factor will be evaluated. Excess pages for that factor will not be read or considered.

2. Page Count Applicability

Unless expressly excluded below, all pages count toward the applicable factor page limit, including but not limited to:

● Tables, charts, and graphics

● Organizational charts

● Resumes

● Schedules and figures

The following are excluded from all page limitations:

● Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) submitted directly to the Government in accordance with the solicitation instructions

● Cover pages, provided they are used solely as section dividers or organizational aids.

Any narrative, technical discussion, graphics, or other evaluative content included on a cover page will not be evaluated and may result in that content being disregarded.

3. Formatting Requirements

All Technical Proposal pages shall conform to the following formatting requirements:

● Page size: 8.5 inches by 11 inches

● Orientation: Portrait

● Content: Clearly legible

Pages that do not conform to the required page size or formatting requirements will not be evaluated.

EVALUATION FACTOR A: PAST EXPERIENCE

This factor considers the extent of the offeror's past experience performing contracts that are similar in scope to the AFRH Sheridan Building Renovation.

The Offeror shall submit (3) three (no more, no less) projects demonstrating successful experience as a General Construction (GC) Contractor on similar projects substantially completed within the past ten (10) years.

For purposes of this solicitation, a similar project is defined as a project comparable in scope, size, and complexity, as evidenced by the following characteristics (to include, but not limited to):

● Performance as the prime General Contractor responsible for overall management, coordination, and execution of all construction activities;

● Renovation involving multiple construction trades within an occupied, multi-story residential or assisted living facility, or comparable institutional facility, where continuous operations must be maintained during construction;

● Project complexity requiring detailed logistics planning and coordination to maintain occupant safety and facility operations;

● A total construction value of not less than $50,000,000 and a total renovated interior area of not less than 150,000 square feet (SF);

Note: Greater weight will be given to experience more similar in scope to this project.

Submittal Requirements (15 Page Maximum): The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

1. Provide three (3) similarly complex projects (no more, no less) performed within the last ten (10) years in which the Offeror served as the prime contractor on a General Construction, firm-fixed-price contract. Projects must be substantially complete to be considered for evaluation under this factor. All submitted projects must be projects in which the Offeror provided General Construction services.

2. For each project submitted, the Offeror shall provide, at a minimum, the following information:

● Project name and owner/contracting agency

● Contract/task order number (if a Federal contract)

● Facility type and site conditions

● Total square footage

● Delivery method

● Original and actual schedule (including justification for any variance from the contract duration)

● Planned and actual construction cost (award value and final contract value after adjustments)

● Project description, including overall scope of work

● Description of project complexity and coordination requirements

3. The Offeror should provide written demonstration of their experience in providing project planning, problem/issue resolution, coordination, phasing plan development, site logistic planning, independent cost estimating, and development of subcontractor interest necessary to complete the project within the prescribed budget and a fixed schedule. The Offeror shall relate each project to the requirements of this solicitation.

4. The maximum page limit for this factor is fifteen (15) pages. If more than fifteen (15) pages are submitted, only the first fifteen (15) pages will be evaluated.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when:

1. The standard is met when the Offeror submits three (3) projects, substantially completed within the past ten (10) years, as the prime General Construction Contractor, with at least one (1) project fully meeting all similarity criteria. The other submitted projects must not contain significant weaknesses.

2. All required information for each project, as specified in the Submittal Requirements, is provided.

EVALUATION FACTOR B: PAST PERFORMANCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS

This factor considers the Offeror’s Past Performance for the three (3) projects submitted under Evaluation Factor A: Past Experience. This factor will be evaluated based upon the responses from the references provided by the Offeror. Past performance can be described as how an Offeror performed on a job.

The Government intends for the offeror to contact their references directly, and that the references respond with a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer (CO), prior to the due date of proposals. The CO also reserves the right to contact those individuals who provide references for the Offeror to verify that the services provided comply with the similarity requirements of this RFP and to assist with the assessment of the quality of those services provided through a Past Performance Questionnaire.

In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, failure of the Offeror to provide a minimum of three (3) relevant references, and/or the inability of the Government to complete a minimum of three (3) reference checks after making a reasonable effort to do so, may result in the Offeror being rated as "neutral" on the past performance factor. The Government is not required to conduct or complete reference checks on more than the two (2) required references for each Offeror. In addition to the references provided by the Offeror, the Government may solicit other sources to find references for other relevant, similar work performed by the Offeror.

The Government reserves the right to use other government data available in its assessment of the offeror. The quality of the reference information supplied will be considered. If award will be made without conducting negotiations, offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of proposals (e.g.,the relevance of an offeror’s past performance information and adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond) or to resolve minor or clerical errors.

Submittal Requirements: The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

For each of the three projects submitted in response to Evaluation Factor A: Past Experience, the Offeror must provide at least two (2) point of contact references, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. At least one reference must be with the project owner or contracting agency. The Offeror must also provide at least one owner evaluation, such as a completed Past Performance Questionnaire submitted by the reference to the Contracting Officer, a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) assessment, or equivalent. A CPARS assessment that is not marked “Final” or fully completed may be given less weight in the evaluation of past performance. The quality of past performance information will be taken into account.

Offerors are encouraged to include additional information on any challenges encountered during project performance and the corrective actions taken. The Offeror is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all information submitted. Inaccurate or incomplete information may result in lower evaluation ratings.

Offerors should complete and submit with the proposal blocks 1-4 of the PPQ for each reference, which will provide contract and client information for the project in the event the PPQ is not received by the Contracting Officer at the time proposals are due.

Completed PPQs should be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact.

Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submission of questionnaires. All completed Past Performance Questionnaires shall be submitted via email to timothy.novak@gsa.gov and robert.kramarik-boyle@gsa.gov prior to proposal closing date.

Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

Offeror may also include performance recognition documents received within the last 10 years, such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition directly related to the work performed on any of the three (3) projects from Evaluation Factor A: Past Experience. In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), previously submitted PPQ information, and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from a variety of sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. GSA will not maintain a database of PPQs submitted by Offerors.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when:

1. Responses are provided by at least one (1) reference for each project outlined in Factor A: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects, and provide favorable evaluations indicating that the projects have met or exceeded the customer's requirements as set forth in the construction contract documents (drawings and specifications) in a timely manner, and within established budgets.

EVALUATION FACTOR C: KEY PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

This factor considers the experience and qualifications of the Offeror’s proposed key personnel who will have major project responsibilities, provide unique or specialized capabilities, and whose availability is critical to successful contract performance. The Government considers the Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, General Superintendent, and Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to be key personnel. All key personnel shall have responsibilities limited to their assigned full-time role on this project.

Qualifications and experience will be evaluated based on the information submitted by the Offeror demonstrating successful completion of projects of similar scope, size, and complexity as defined under Evaluation Factor A.

If the Offeror materially misrepresents information relating to the qualifications or experience of proposed personnel, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal.

Substitution Requirements: After the contract award, no substitution to key team members shall be made without prior approval of the CO. If personnel approved by the CO are unable to perform their duties due to death, illness, resignation from the Contractor's employment, the CO's request for removal, or similar reasons, the Contractor shall promptly submit to the CO, in writing, the name and qualifications of a proposed replacement with equal or superior qualifications. This replacement, if approved by the CO, shall be submitted to the Government within three (3) calendar days from the time of removal and shall in no way delay the project schedule. Any approved substitutions shall be made at no increase in contract price and/or decrease in capabilities. Any approved substitutions may be considered in the Government’s assessment of the Contractor’s past performance during performance of this contract and could result in a lower past performance rating.

Submittal Requirements (15 Page Maximum): The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

The Offeror shall identify proposed key personnel and their positions, and provide resumes for each, including current state licenses, professional registrations, and trade memberships. All licenses shall list standard designations and include effective and expiration (or “thru”) dates, if applicable.

For each key person, the Offeror shall identify two (2) similar projects completed within the past ten (10) years that demonstrate the individual’s technical expertise and ability relevant to this contract. The identified projects shall meet the similarity criteria established under Evaluation Factor A. For each project, the Offeror shall describe how the project satisfies the similarity criteria.

Minimum Requirements

a. The Project Manager must have a minimum of ten (10) years of specialized experience as a project manager for general contractors on project(s) similar to those described under Evaluation Factor A. The individual shall possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate program. In lieu of meeting the education requirement, the Project Manager must have at least fifteen (15) years of Project Management experience.The Project Manager must have completed, within the last five (5) years, the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health Course or equivalent training.The resume shall include sufficient detail to demonstrate that the individual is qualified and well suited for the proposed position.

For Project Managers that meet the minimum requirements, the Government will evaluate the depth, relevance, and quality of experience and qualifications to assess the likelihood of successful performance. Qualifications and experience that may merit a higher rating include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Possession of a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA);

● Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification demonstrating advanced project management expertise;

● An advanced degree (e.g., Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management); and

● Experience managing large, similar, complex construction projects, exceeding $100 million in construction value, demonstrating the ability to manage substantial budgets, complex logistics, and multiple stakeholders;

● Demonstrated experience with union environments or labor relations, including work performed under a Project Labor Agreement (PLA).

b. The Quality Control Manager must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience specifically in a quality control capacity for general contractors on projects similar to those described under Evaluation Factor A. The Quality Control Manager must have completed, within the last five (5) years, the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health Course or equivalent training. The resume shall include sufficient detail to demonstrate that the individual is qualified and well suited for the proposed position.

For Quality Control Managers that meet the minimum requirements, the Government will evaluate the depth, relevance, and quality of experience and qualifications to assess the likelihood of successful performance. Qualifications and experience that may merit a higher rating include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Possession of a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA);

● Possession of a Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) / Construction Quality Management (CQM-CM) certification;

● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate program in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related field;

● Demonstrated experience with environmental compliance requirements, including familiarity with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, where applicable;

● Experience as the QCM on large, similar, complex construction projects, exceeding $100 million in construction value, demonstrating the ability to manage complex logistics and multiple stakeholders; or

● Experience performing quality control functions on federal construction contracts, including familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and Government quality standards.

c. The General Superintendent must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a General Superintendent for general contractors on projects similar to those described under Evaluation Factor A. The individual shall possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate program in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. In lieu of meeting the education requirement, the General Superintendent must have at least fifteen (15) years of Superintendent experience. The General Superintendent must have completed, within the last five (5) years, the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health Course or equivalent training, as well as First Aid training. The resume shall include sufficient detail to demonstrate that the individual is qualified and well suited for the proposed position.

For General Superintendents that meet the minimum requirements, the Government will evaluate the depth, relevance, and quality of experience and qualifications to assess the likelihood of successful performance. Qualifications and experience that may merit a higher rating include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Possession of advanced safety training or credentials, such as OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 (Construction Safety Trainer / Construction Industry Supervisor), beyond the OSHA 30-Hour requirement;

● Experience serving as General Superintendent on large, complex, multi-story occupied building renovation projects, including projects exceeding $100 million in construction value; or

● Demonstrated experience with union environments or labor relations, including work performed under a Project Labor Agreement (PLA).

d. The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer must have experience serving in a lead safety capacity for general contractors on projects similar to those described under Evaluation Factor A.

Minimum training and experience shall include at least two (2) of the following:

● A degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental Management (or equivalent) with three (3) or more years of field experience in the safety profession;

● Seven (7) or more years of experience as a safety professional, of which four (4) or more years must be in construction safety;

● Advanced technical training or professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST);or

● The HSE Officer must have completed, within the last five (5) years, the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course or equivalent training, as well as current First Aid and CPR training.

The resume shall demonstrate proficient knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management practices, and hazard communication and control measures, and shall include sufficient detail to demonstrate that the individual is qualified and well suited for the proposed position.

For HSE Officers that meet the minimum requirements, the Government will evaluate the depth, relevance, and quality of experience and qualifications to assess the likelihood of successful performance. Qualifications and experience that may merit a higher rating include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Possession of advanced safety training or credentials, such as OSHA 500 or OSHA

510 (Construction Safety Trainer / Construction Industry Supervisor), beyond the OSHA 30-Hour requirement;

● Experience developing and implementing project-specific safety plans for large, complex, occupied facilities, including projects exceeding $100 million in construction value;

● Demonstrated experience with environmental compliance requirements, including familiarity with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, where applicable; or

● Experience conducting routine or daily safety inspections, audits, and reporting activities on federal construction projects, including coordination and reporting to Government representatives or federal agencies.

Standard for Evaluation:The standard is met when:

1. The Offeror demonstrates that the proposed key personnel collectively meet the minimum qualifications and experience requirements for their assigned positions. This includes experience on projects similar in scope, size, and complexity to those defined in Evaluation Factor A, relevant technical knowledge, project planning and execution skills, and the ability to perform assigned responsibilities full-time. Each key person’s resume must clearly demonstrate why the individual is qualified and a “good fit” for the proposed role, including relevant licenses, certifications, training, and documented performance on prior projects. Personnel who do not meet minimum requirements or who are materially misrepresented may be considered a significant weakness, which can lower the overall evaluation score for this factor.

2. The Government will consider, as a positive attribute, but not a requirement, if a majority of the proposed key personnel have previously worked together on at least one (1) project similar in scope, size, and complexity, and have successfully performed their roles concurrently for the majority of that project’s duration.

EVALUATION FACTOR D: MANAGEMENT APPROACH

This factor considers the extent to which the Offeror demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and manage all aspects of the AFRH Sheridan Building Renovation project. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed approach to staffing, subcontractor management, project scheduling, risk management, quality control, and overall project execution.

Submission Requirements (15 Page Maximum): The Offeror shall submit a Management Approach that demonstrates the following:

1. Organizational Structure and Staffing

● An organizational structure and staffing plan showing adequate resources to perform the scope of work outlined in this solicitation.

● Include an organizational chart showing lines of communication and hierarchy of key personnel, roles, responsibilities, and staffing levels sufficient to execute the project.

2. Subcontractor Information

● Identification of key subcontractors (at a minimum: Curtain Wall, Concrete, Mechanical, Sprinkler & Fire Protection, and Electrical) by firm name.

● A narrative describing each subcontractor’s experience on projects of comparable size and complexity.

● Include an explanation of how the Offeror will manage subcontractor performance, coordination, and timeliness.

3. Project Execution Plan

● A detailed project execution plan and narrative describing the sequencing of work, phasing, submittals, long-lead item considerations, contingency planning, change orders, and key assumptions.

● A preliminary baseline schedule (Gantt chart format) showing the sequence of work for the base bid only:

○ Include major and long lead time submittals

○ Include chiller and generator work

○ Provide no more than one hundred fifty (150) activities

○ Provide no more than two (2) pages (PDF), ensuring all information is legible

4. Risk Management and Safety

● A narrative identifying potential project risks and describing avoidance or mitigation strategies.

● Include measures to ensure the safety of residents, employees, contractors, and the public.

5. Quality Control Plan

● An overview of the Offeror’s Quality Control Plan addressing compliance with technical requirements, project-wide processes, change resolution, corrective action planning, interface management, off-site and on-site testing, start-up, commissioning, and integrated acceptance testing.

Note: Each submission must be written to respond to the unique characteristics of the AFRH Sheridan Building Renovation project. Greater weight will be given to submissions that demonstrate highly effective, practical, and detailed approaches directly applicable to this project.

Page Limit: The maximum page limit for this factor is fifteen (15) pages. If more than fifteen (15) pages are submitted, only the first fifteen (15) pages will be evaluated.

Standard for Evaluation The standard is met when:

1. The Offeror provides a Management Approach that demonstrates a clear, detailed, and practical understanding of the complexity of the AFRH Sheridan Building Renovation project. The submission must address all required elements listed above and provide solutions and strategies specific to the unique conditions and challenges of this project, rather than generic or template approaches.

II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal

(1) Representations and Certifications

Offerors are reminded their SAM registration status must be “Active”, at the time their offer is submitted, to be considered for award (see 52.204-7 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-04)).

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall complete electronic Annual Representations and Certifications in conjunction with required Entity registration in System for Award Management (SAM), accessed via System for Award Management. In accordance with FAR 52.204-90 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-04), if an Offeror will not have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when submitting its offer, it shall complete paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR 52.204-90 and include its responses with its offer. Offerors shall also submit with their proposal the completed provisions identified in Section IV of this solicitation.

(2) Qualifications of Offerors

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal evidence of their financial responsibility and capacity to perform the Contract. Offerors shall submit this information on GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information. Where applicable, point of contact, including names and telephone numbers, are required for all contracts listed.

Pursuant to FAR Part 9.505-4(b) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-09), A contractor that gains access to proprietary information of other companies in performing advisory and assistance services for the Government must agree with the other companies to protect their information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished. The contracting officer must obtain copies of these agreements and ensure that they are properly executed.

(3) Signed PLA Pricing Acknowledgment Letter, confirming the Offeror’s proposed price includes all costs associated with compliance with a Project Labor Agreement (PLA)

The Offeror shall draft their own letter for acknowledgement of compliance with the PLA and submit it along with their proposal.

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II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

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

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

(3) In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government.

The joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

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

III. General Provisions

III.A. Availability of Funds

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

III.B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation

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

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III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms

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

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III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

This acquisition is being conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 15 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15) as a negotiated procurement. In accordance with FAR 3.104 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-03) and FAR 15 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15), after receipt of proposals, no information regarding the identity of those submitting offers, the number of offers received, or the information contained in such offers will be made available until after award except as provided by FAR Part 15 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15).

III.E. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals

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

III.F. Bond Requirements

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

III.G. Contractor Performance Information

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

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

(2) CPARS Registration: Each award requiring an evaluation must be registered in CPARS. The contractor will receive several automated emails.

Within thirty days of award, the contractor will receive an e-mail that contains user account information, as well as the applicable contract and order number(s) assigned. Contractors will be granted one user account to access all evaluations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

III.I. INFORM

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

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

Through the INFORM process, GSA will seek to share additional information with offerors in writing and/or through an oral feedback meeting1 that is not required by statute or regulation. For Part 15 including mandatory debriefs and Part 16, and in addition to any information required by FAR Part 15 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15), GSA is providing each offeror with the opportunity to participate in the INFORM process as further discussed below.

1 The oral feedback meeting may be held in person or via an electronic means.

B. Detailed Description of the INFORM Process

B.1. Component 1 - Notification of Award

After award and in accordance with any post-award notification timeframes required by regulation (i.e., FAR 15.207-2(b) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15) and 16.507-5(c) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-16)), the contracting officer will issue written notices to the successful and unsuccessful offerors (the Notification Letter and Evaluation Statement (NLES)). The notices will contain:

● All information required by statute or regulation;

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

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

B.2. Component 2 - Request for Oral Feedback Meeting or Written Questions

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

● submit a written request to the contracting officer for an oral feedback meeting;

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

● take no further action.

If the offeror timely elects to request an oral feedback meeting or submit a list of written questions, GSA will consider any such request to constitute a required debriefing pursuant to FAR 15.301 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15). If an offeror does not request an oral feedback meeting or submit a list of written questions within the three day time period, the receipt of the NLES concludes the INFORM process and satisfies the FAR requirement for debriefs pursuant to FAR 15.301 (GSA Class Deviation

RFO-2025-15).

If the offeror submits a list of written questions in lieu of the oral feedback meeting, the contracting officer will attempt to respond within five business days of receipt of the written questions. Unless otherwise stated, the contracting officer’s response to the written questions will conclude the INFORM process and any corresponding post-award debriefing as further set forth at FAR 15.301 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15).

If the offeror requests an oral feedback meeting, the offeror should provide the following information:

● Primary point of contact;

● List of participants with titles (e.g., Senior Vice President);

● List of topics to assist GSA better…