TRACY JOC SOLICITATION W9123824B0004.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Construction services for a broad variety of small minor construction projects at Tracy Defense Distribution Depot at Tracy, California.

This is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, w ith a small business size standard of $45M.

The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is betw een $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

The contract aw arded as a result of this solicitation w ill be a single-aw ard Firm FIxed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Job Order Contract (JOC) consisting of a 12-month base performance period, and four 12-month option periods. The preponderance of the w ork under this contract w ill be at Tracy, CA.

Reference Block 11 below : The time for commencement of w ork and the calendar days allocated for completion of w ork w ill be determined at the task order level. See Technical Exhibit B, Division 1, General Requirements for further details regarding the ordering process.

X

NATALIA GOMEZ 000-000-000

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

17-Apr-2024

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______ calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days af ter receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________23 May 2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SACRAMENTO

CONTRACTING DIVISION

1325 J STREET

SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

W91238

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W9123824B0004

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

CONTRACTING OFFICER STATEMENT

“Only a warranted Contracting Officer (either a Contracting Officer or an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)), acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. Proceeding with any work not authorized by the Contracting Officer will be at the Contractor’s own risk.”

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Base

FFP

Normal Working Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time (excluding Federal Holidays).

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Z2JZ

NET AMT

TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Base

FFP

Other Than Normal Working Hours are anytime Monday through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an emergency basis, or at the Government's convenience to minimize the impact on ongoing military operations.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Base

FFP

The total non-prepriced line items allowable under this Program shall not exceed 10% of the total contract value.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Option 1

FFP

Normal Working Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time (excluding Federal Holidays).

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Option 1

FFP

Other Than Normal Working Hours are anytime Monday through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an emergency basis, or at the Government's convenience to minimize the impact on ongoing military operations.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Option 1

FFP

The total non-prepriced line items allowable under this Program shall not exceed 10% of the total contract value.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Option 2

FFP

Normal Working Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time (excluding Federal Holidays).

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Option 2

FFP

Other Than Normal Working Hours are anytime Monday through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an emergency basis, or at the Government's convenience to minimize the impact on ongoing military operations.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Option 2

FFP

The total non-prepriced line items allowable under this Program shall not exceed 10% of the total contract value.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Option 3

FFP

Normal Working Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time (excluding Federal Holidays).

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Option 3

FFP

Other Than Normal Working Hours are anytime Monday through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an emergency basis, or at the Government's convenience to minimize the impact on ongoing military operations.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Option 3

FFP

The total non-prepriced line items allowable under this Program shall not exceed 10% of the total contract value.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Option 4

FFP

Normal Working Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time (excluding Federal Holidays).

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Option 4

FFP

Other Than Normal Working Hours are anytime Monday through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an emergency basis, or at the Government's convenience to minimize the impact on ongoing military operations.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

OPTION TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Option 4

FFP

The total non-prepriced line items allowable under this Program shall not exceed 10% of the total contract value.

The value from Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred to this CLIN.

EXHIBIT ATTACHMENTS

Document Type Description Date Technical Exhibit A Web Based

Div 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Div 02 – Div 48 https://wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs

17 APR 2024

Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D

Tracy JOC Bid Schedule Access Procedures – Tracy Depot Contractor Pre-Enrollment Worksheet Wage Decision Number CA20240018

12 APR 2024

COEFFICIENT INCLUSION PAGE

Attachment A, JOC Bid Schedule will be transferred here at contract award.

CLIN Coefficient 0001 TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Base

Normal Working Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. local time (excluding Federal Holidays).

0002 TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Base Other Than Normal Working Hours are anytime Monday through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or

Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an emergency basis, or at the Government's convenience to minimize the impact on ongoing military operations.

0003 TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Base The total non-prepriced line items allowable under this Program shall not exceed 10% of the total contract value.

1001 TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Option 1

1002 TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Option 1 through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an minimize the impact on ongoing military operations.

1003 TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Option 1

2001 TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Option 2

2002 TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Option 2 through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an

2003 TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Option 2

3001 TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Option 3

3002 TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Option 3 through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an

3003 TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Option 3

4001 TRACY JOC Normal Working Hours-Option 4

4002 TRACY JOC Other Than Normal-Option 4 through Friday, after 5:00 p.m. local time, on weekends, and/or Federal Holidays when work is required to be performed on an

4003 TRACY JOC Non-Pre-Priced-Option 4

0001 will be factored as 85% of the work.

0002 will be factored at 5% of the work.

0003 will be factored at 10% of the work.

NOTES:

1. Note: The Government considers a coefficient below 1.00 to be unreasonable and that Bidder's bid with coefficient(s) below 1.00 will not be considered for award.

2. “COEFFICIENT: Means a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not considered to be included in the “Unit Price Book” unit prices, e.g. general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws and contractor’s and subcontractor’s profit. Contingent costs, such as labor rate changes and inflation in option years are also covered in the coefficient. Coefficients proposed by bidders are multiplied by the Government-established unit prices in the Unit Price Book to price a job or project on individual task orders.

The Coefficient(s) proposed by the bidder and accepted by the Government are incorporated in JOC. The contractor’s price coefficient shall include, but is not limited to the following:

(a) Corporate, Regional, and Site offices (i.e. Office buildings, office spaces, office trailers, office management, office equipment and supplies, etc)

(b) Profit

(c) Performance and Payment Bonds (per Army Federal Regulation Supplement 17.9004 2(e))

(d) Insurance

(e) Compliance with environmental laws, protection and safety

(f) Tax Laws

(g) Protection for moving of Government property

(h) Submittals (i.e. preparation and distribution of Work Plans, Risk Analyses and weekly reports, asbuilts, CQC Plans, Safety Plans, Accident Prevention Plans, Hazard Analyses, Test Procedures, Tests, Test Reports, Status Reports, Catalog Cut Sheets, Technical Data Sheets, Shop Drawings, Schedules, O&M Manuals, etc.)

(i) Price quotations

(j) Contractor adjustments to Government Unit Prices

(k) All cleaning, to include daily job clean up and final cleaning, shall be applicable per each task order.

(l) All waste and excess materials

(m) Permits, licenses and fees

(n) Mobilization and close-out for total contract, close-out for each task order. Mobilization shall be negotiated with each task order.

(o) Bulletin Board and Project and Safety Signs "If required/Applicable"

(p) Principles, project management, supervision and construction supervision

(q) Technical support staff (i.e. estimator, draftsman/CADD operator, etc.)

(r) Administrative support staff (i.e. clerks, secretaries, assistants, etc.)

(s) Quality Control and Quality Control Staff

(t) Travel (includes all associated costs for all personnel)

(u) Marketing and Training (i.e. videos, user guides, brochures, promotions, associated travel, etc)

(v) Collaboration/face-to-face meetings with all Program/Project stakeholders (i.e. progress reviews, negotiations, etc.)

(w) Interest associated with funding of equipment and payroll

(x) Employee payroll taxes, insurance and fringe benefits

(y) Risk of lower than expected contract dollar volume

(z) Risk of high inflation costs for option periods

(aa) Risk of poor subcontractor performance and re-performance

(bb) Other risks of doing business

(cc) Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.)

(dd) Cost of using electronic payroll software.

(ee) Toilet Facilities

(ff) DD1354

(gg) Utility Locations

(hh) Warranty Tag

(ii) O&M Training

(jj) O&M Manual

3. The unit prices stated in the UPB include labor, materials and equipment.

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. POINTS OF CONTACT (POC):

Natalia Gomez, Contract Specialist Email: natalia.gomez@usace.army.mil

Michelle A. Spence, Contracting Officer Email: michelle.a.spence@usace.army.mil

2. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS: This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside

3. BID PREPARTATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND CONTENT

3.1 These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide clear understanding and the comprehensive evaluation of bids. In the Sealed Bidding procedures, price will determine the “Apparent Low Bid;” however, the submission of a low bid does not in and of itself determine responsibility of a bidder or a fair and reasonable price. Therefore, it is necessary to require additional information in order that the Contracting Officer may make an award to the lowest, overall priced, responsible bidder.

4. FORMAL COMMUNICATION. BIDDER'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Questions and/or comments relative to these documents should be submitted via e-mail to:

Contract Specialist – Primary POC Natalia Gomez Email: natalia.gomez@usace.army.mil

Bidder Inquiry Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via:

Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your email address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user.

Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

The Solicitation Number is: W9123824B0004 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: H74A8Q-TTPP7J

Last day to submit ProjNet questions is 3:00 PM PST on 1 May 2024 in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. If the system is not closed in a timely manner, an inquiry posted after 1 May 2024 will be regarded as untimely and will not be afforded a substantive response.

Bidderss are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Standard Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

Oral explanations or instructions are not binding. Any information given to an Bidder which impacts the solicitation and/or offer will be given in the form of a written amendment to the solicitation.

5. BID SUBMISSION: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS, TO INCLUDE E-MAIL AND FACSIMILE

TRANSMISSIONS, IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

THE GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING HAND DELIVERED BIDS THE DAY OF THE BID

OPENING ON 23 MAY 2024 FROM 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

5.1 The Government will not be responsible for bids delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive bids on its behalf as indicated below. All bids hand-delivered the day of the bid opening between 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT on the 23 May 2024 shall only be delivered to the bid opening room at:

Individuals designated to receive bids: Natalia Gomez & Michelle A. Spence

Small Business Administration (SBA) Office – Sacramento District Office 6501 Sylvan Avenue Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Bidders must allow sufficient time to complete security screening to gain admittance to SBA

Office – Federal building. The Government will not be responsible for bids delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive bids on its behalf. Bidders are responsible for ensuring bids are submitted so as to reach the location designated for receipt of bids.

*Note: Late receipt of bids due to delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer shall declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304.

All bids must be clearly identified with the bidder’s name and address. To ensure timely and proper handling, the lower left corner of the outermost wrapper should indicate the following:

Invitation for Bid No: W9123824B0004 Due Date of Bids: 23 May 2024 Time by which Bids are due: 1:00 PM PDT Title of Project: TRACY JOC

Bidders submission shall consist of one (1) volume, physically separated with detachable parts, and individually title (to include one CD/DVD submitted). Please note no thumb drives will be accepted.

Bidders submission shall consist of one (1) volume, physically separated with detachable parts, and individually title (to include one CD/DVD submitted)

TAB TITLE ORIGINAL

(HARD COPY)

CD/DVD

COPIES

A COVER SHEET 1 1

B SF 1442 and 1 1

Amendments C TRACY JOC Bid

Schedule 1 1

D LETTER FROM

BONDING COMPANY

1 1

E BID BOND

GUARANTEE

1 1

F REPS & CERTS 1 1

6. PUBLIC BID OPENING

The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 at:

Small Business Administration Office – Sacramento District Office 6501 Sylvan Avenue Citrus Heights, CA 95610

If a Bidder believes that the requirements in this Invitation for Bid contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound; immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to award this Information for Bid based on the initial bid, as received, without discussion.

7. BID PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS:

This IFB does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

8. CLAUSES:

Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

9. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM):

Bidder must be registered in the database IAW FAR 52.204-7 in order to be awarded a contract and have the applicable NAICS code listed in FAR 52.219-1(c), Small Business Program Representations (Alternate I), Representations.

10. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS:

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids including the bid bond.

11. BID CONTENT. SEALED BID DOCUMENTS. Contract shall be awarded to the responsive/responsible prospective contractor. Before award, to be determined responsive, a prospective contractor must furnish the following information with their bid:

a. TAB A: Cover Sheet. Coversheet shall be on company letterhead and must contain your UEI number, CAGE code, Tax ID, and authorized representative(s) who can obligate your company contractually, sign the bid, and sign, other contract actions; include telephone number with area code and complete email address for each authorized representative.

b. TAB B: Signed and completed SF 1442 along with any amendments. The SF1442 shall be submitted fully completed. The Contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the IFB in accordance with the instructions on the SF1442. All bidders are cautioned to complete blocks 20a-20c with an original signature in block 20b. This solicitation contains provisions and other items required to be completed electronically by the bidder (see System for Award Management). Failure to provide this information may render the bidder non-responsive.

c. TAB C: TRACY JOC Bid Schedule. Bidders shall submit a complete Bid Schedule. A coefficient shall be inserted for each line item for each location for each option period. Failure to submit a coefficient for each line item shall render your bid as non-responsive.

d. TAB D: Letter from Bonding Company. The Bidder shall provide a letter from a qualifying surety that validates the ability to provide bonding at the annual program ceiling of $3M and specifies the Bidder’s aggregate and single project limits, remaining bond capacity, and impact anticipated from the proposed contract. The program ceiling is $3 million/year for $15 million/5-year contract. Failure to provide this letter shall render your bid as non-responsive.

e. TAB E: Bid Bond Guarantee. Per FAR 52.228-1, failure to provide a bid bond guarantee per FAR 52.228-1, shall render your bid non-responsive.

f. TAB F: Representations, Certifications. The bidder shall ensure that their business has completed an online Representations and Certifications at the System and Awards Management (SAM) website, which may be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM//. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the information provided in each representation and certification is completed truthfully and completely. A bidder’s failure to complete the online representations and certifications prior to the close of the Solicitation will result in their bid being deemed non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration. Bidders shall submit the representations and certifications listed in Section 00 45 00 or provide a printed version of the documents from their corporate SAM profile. Bidder must be registered in the database IAW FAR 52.204-7 in order to be awarded a contract and have the applicable NAICS code listed in FAR 52.219-1(c), Small Business Program Representations (Alternate I), Representations.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html

(End of provision)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

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

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

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

2,000.00 $2,000.00 15,000,000.00 $15,000,000.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

2,000.00 15,000,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

0001 2000.00

4,000,000.00

0002 2000.00

0003 2000.00

1001 2000.00

1002 2000.00

1003 2000.00

2001 2000.00

2002 2000.00

2003 2000.00

3001 2000.00

3002 2000.00

3003 2000.00

4001 2000.00

4002 2000.00

4003 2000.00

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 1003 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 2003 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 3002 Destination Government Destination Government 3003 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government 4003 Destination Government Destination Government

Section 00 72 00 - General Conditions

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government JUN 2020 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct NOV 2021 52.204-2 Alt II Security Requirements (MAR 2021) - Alternate II APR 1984 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

OCT 2018

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.210-1 Market…