W50S6K24B0002 - Solicitation.pdf

Project Title: Repair Fuel Cell, B1171 Project Number: FTQW-7-2002 This procurement is being solicited as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classif ication Code is 236220.

The size standard for Small Business is $45.0M average annual revenue for the previous three years. The project magnitude is betw een $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

All documents, including plans and specif ications, w ill only be available from Contract Opportunities at Sam.gov.

Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. The Government anticipates funds w ill become available prior to September 30, 2024.

Aw ard w ill be made to the responsible bidder w hose bid conforms to the IFB and is most advantageous to the Government considering price and price related factors.

X

RACHEL E CLARK 907-377-8741

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

24-Apr-2024

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

Repair Fuel Cell, B1171

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 _______30 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________540 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 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 __________1 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 offers 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 _______90 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

USPFO AK 168 MSC

3127 WABASH AVE SUITE 101

EIELSON AFB AK 99702-1794

W50S6K

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

12:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

FTQW 07-2002

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W50S6K24B0002 75

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

W50S6K24B0002

Sec�on 00010 - Solicita�on Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Repair Fuel Cell, B1171

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, supplies, parts, transporta�on, tools, equipment, and facili�es necessary to perform work required to replace the exis�ng Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire protec�on system with a water only system that complies with current Air Force requirements for aircra� hangar fire protec�on.

Architectural modifica�ons include the construc�on of walls to expand office and tool storage space, as well as the construc�on of emergency egress exits from the hangar bay. Addi�onal features of work include hea�ng, ven�la�on, and ligh�ng upgrades IAW with the Division 1, drawings, and specifica�ons for project no. FTQW07-2002 provided by the AE firm dated July 2023.

FOB: Des�na�on

SIGNAL CODE: A

PSC CD: Z2EB

NET AMT

0002 1 Job OPTION Telecommunica�ons Equipment

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all equipment necessary to perform all telecommunica�ons work required IAW the Division 1, drawings, and specifica�ons for project no. FTQW07-2002 provided by the AE firm dated July 2023.

FOB: Des�na�on

0003 1 Job OPTION Construct Fire Protec�on Water Loop and

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, supplies, parts, transporta�on, tools, equipment, and facili�es necessary to perform work required IAW the Division 1, drawings, and specifica�ons for project no.

FTQW07-2002 provided by the AE firm dated July 2023.

FOB: Des�na�on

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 540 dys. ANP 1 168 CE

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE

2680 FLIGHTLINE AVE STE 117

EIELSON AFB AK 99702

907-377-8574/8584 FOB: Des�na�on

F6R3E1

0002 540 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 540 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/ INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION 00600 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Project #FTQW 07-2002 Dated July 2023

SECTION 00010 NOTES

NOTES

1. All informa�on rela�ng to this IFB, including per�nent changes/amendments and informa�on will be posted on web site: htp://www.SAM.gov.

2. Facsimile transmission of bid is not authorized. Electronic submission of bids will be accepted.

3. All informa�on rela�ng to this IFB, including per�nent changes/amendments and informa�on will be posted on web site: htp://www.SAM.gov. For security reasons, all poten�al offerors, plan rooms and prin�ng companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at htps://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representa�ons and cer�fica�ons at the same site.

4. A complete bid package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed

(b) Sec�on 0010 Bid Schedule - all items must be priced

(c) A Bid Bond and Power of Atorney is required along with the bid on the due date. In accordance with DoD Devia�on 2020-O0016, electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates. The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejec�on of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

(d) Sec�on 00600, Representa�ons and Cer�fica�ons, completed and return only addi�onal cer�fica�ons found in this sec�on In addi�on, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representa�ons and Cer�fica�ons at www.sam.gov.

(e) When comple�ng the “Offeror” por�on of the SF 1442 (Blocks 14 – 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR

4.102. One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicita�on must be acknowledged.

(g) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: “BID No. W50S6K24B0002”, and the

Name and Address of Bidder. See Block 13A of SF 1442 for required number of copies.

5. Joint Venture Requirements - Par�es wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence sa�sfactory to the Contrac�ng Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its par�cipa�on in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated en�ty. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Applicable to set-aside solicita�ons: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the proposal any size determina�on for the Joint Venture en�ty received from the Small Business Administra�on. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administra�on (IAW FAR http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All ques�ons regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administra�on (SBA) and not the Contrac�ng Officer.

A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representa�on required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicita�on provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representa�ons and Cer�fica�ons- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicita�on provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representa�ons, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212- 3(b) for the following categories:

(A) Small business;

(B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(C) Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program;

(D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or

(E) Historically underu�lized business zone small business.

End of Sec�on 00010

Sec�on 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instruc�ons to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Descrip�on of the Project: The 168th Air National Guard Wing located at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska is seeking to replace the existing Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire protection system with a water only system that complies with current Air Force requirements for aircraft hangar fire protection.

Architectural modifications include the construction of walls to expand office and tool storage space, as well as the construction of emergency egress exits from the hangar bay. Additional features of work include heating, ventilation, and lighting upgrades.

1. Instruc�ons to Bidders:

1.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invita�on for Bid (IFB), en�tled

W50S6K24B0002 for the Repair Fuel Cell, B1171 construc�on project, Project Number FTQW 07-2002 at Eielson AFB, AK.

1.2. As a result of this solicita�on, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resul�ng from this solicita�on to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invita�on for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

1.3. This solicita�on is set-aside 100% for small businesses.

2. EVALUATION FOR AWARD. Reference FAR 52.217-5, Evalua�on of Op�ons.

3. NOTICE OF PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT:

3.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 06 May 2024 at 1:00pm local Alaskan �me for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering ques�ons regarding this solicita�on. This conference will be held at the 168th Civil Engineering Squadron, B3225 located on Eielson AFB, AK.

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to atend the pre-bid conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

3.2. Due to security condi�ons, all offerors must register to atend this conference and site visit.

Email the following informa�on for all atendees to CMSgt Jeffery Porter and 1st Lt Rachel Clark at the following addresses: Jeffery.porter.4@us.af.mil and rachel.clark.14@us.af.mil.

Firm Name and Telephone Number Visitor’s Name Drivers License Ci�zenship

3.3. This information must be provided in advance, 3 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s mailto:rachel.clark.14@us.af.mil denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

3.4. Visitors must pick up their passes at the Installation’s Main Entry Gate prior to arrival. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

3.5. Informa�on provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and condi�ons of the solicita�on and specifica�ons. Terms of the solicita�on and specifica�ons remain unchanged unless the solicita�on is amended in wri�ng. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures rela�ng to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicita�on amendments shall apply.

3.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospec�ve bidders via pos�ng at htps://www.SAM.gov. The record will include minutes of the mee�ng, including ques�ons (on a non-atribu�on basis) and answers.

4. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

4.1. Submit all ques�ons in the format shown below by email to the contrac�ng office at the addresses show below. Do NOT contact AE or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All ques�ons must come through the Contrac�ng Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W50S6K24B0002 Email: Jeffery.porter.4@us.af.mil and rachel.clark.14@us.af.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Bid Inquiry: _______________

From: ______________________________ Company Name: _____________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________

Email address: __________________________________________________________________

Bid Inquiry: (Please clearly state your ques�on) (If sent via an atachment word docs are preferred to facilitate pos�ng of answers to the master Q&A document.)

4.2. Any explana�on desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpreta�on of the solicita�on, or proposals, drawings, specifica�ons, etc. must be requested in wri�ng and with sufficient �me allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bid.

4.3. All ques�ons and requests for informa�on (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the 08 May 2024 at 5:00pm local Alaskan �me. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

4.4. Any changes to the drawings, specifica�ons, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment.

However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpreta�on to the drawings, specifica�ons, etc. will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on SAM.gov at htps://www.SAM.gov.

4.5. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the �me set for receipt of bids.

4.6. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicita�on will be distributed using the Contract Opportuni�es (SAM.gov) system. Plans and specifica�ons are locked on SAM.gov and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contrac�ng Officer OR export controlled access through DLA. See complete instruc�ons on SAM.gov. SAM.gov is a web-based dissemina�on tool designed to safeguard acquisi�on-related informa�on for all Federal agencies.

Interested bidders/offerors must register with SAM.gov before accessing the system.

4.6.1. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to htps://www.SAM.gov for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distribu�ng amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicita�on. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

5. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

A bid repository is provided for hand carried bids and is located at the 168th Contracting Office, 375 Tanker Road, STE 214, Eielson AFB, AK 99705. Hand carried bids must be deposited in the repository prior to the �me established for opening of bids. Bidders are cau�oned that they will be required to sign-in and obtain a visitor’s pass to enter the facility and should allow �me to accomplish this. See instruc�ons for obtaining access to the base in the Site Visit instruc�on. Follow the same instruc�ons for obtaining entry to hand carry bid. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contrac�ng Officer may declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304.

The bid opening will occur at the �me and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 at the168th Contracting Office, 375 Tanker Road, STE 214, Eielson AFB, AK 99705. All interested offerors and their major subcontractors are encouraged to atend the bid opening.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION:

Construc�on Wage Rates are applicable to this project are AK20240001 as shown in Sec�on 00800.

7. BID PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS:

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

8. CLAUSES:

Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on (FAR) and supplements thereto 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. 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.

10. OFFERORS QUALIFICATIONS:

To establish its responsibility, the apparent low bidder may be requested by the Government prior to award, to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organiza�on, financial and bonding resources and plant available to be used in performing the work. This ac�on may be requested to determine if the contractor is responsible.

11. LIST OF BRAND NAME OR SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATIONS POSTED ON SAM.GOV: N/A

END OF SECTION 00100

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government En�ty Code Repor�ng AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alterna�ve Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.214-3 Amendments To Invita�ons For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explana�on To Prospec�ve Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifica�ons, and Withdrawals of

Bids

NOV 1999

52.214-12 Prepara�on Of Bids APR 1984 52.214-18 Prepara�on of Bids-Construc�on APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construc�on AUG 1996 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.222-5 Construc�on Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the Work

MAY 2014

52.225-12 Alt II No�ce of Buy American Requirement - Construc�on Materials Under Trade Agreements (MAY 2014) Alternate II

NOV 2023

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee SEP 1996 52.228-17 Individual Surety--Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) FEB 2021 252.204-7019 No�ce of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment

Requirements

NOV 2023

252.204-7024 No�ce on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System

MAR 2023

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontradi�onal Defense Contractors

JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resul�ng from this solicita�on.

(End of provision)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all op�ons to the total price for the basic requirement. Evalua�on of op�ons will not obligate the Government to exercise the op�on(s).

52.219-2 EQUAL LOW BIDS. (OCT 1995)

(a) This provision applies to small business concerns only.

(b) The bidder's status as a labor surplus area (LSA) concern may affect en�tlement to award in case of �e bids. If the bidder wishes to be considered for this priority, the bidder must iden�fy, in the following space, the LSA in which the costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or produc�on (by the bidder or the first-�er subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price.

(c) Failure to iden�fy the labor surplus area as specified in paragraph (b) of this provision will preclude the bidder from receiving priority considera�on. If the bidder is awarded a contract as a result of receiving priority considera�on under this provision and would not have otherwise received award, the bidder shall perform the contract or cause the contract to be performed in accordance with the obliga�ons of an LSA concern.

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's aten�on is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirma�ve Ac�on Compliance Requirements for Construc�on clause of this solicita�on.

(b) The goals for minority and female par�cipa�on, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construc�on work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority par�cipa�on for each trade

Goals for female par�cipa�on for each trade

15.1% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construc�on work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construc�on work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in no�ce form, and these no�ces may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Execu�ve Order 11246, as amended, and the regula�ons in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementa�on of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirma�ve ac�on obliga�ons required by the clause en�tled "Affirma�ve Ac�on Compliance Requirements for Construc�on,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substan�ally uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minori�es and women evenly on each of its projects.

The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of mee�ng the Contractor's goals shall be a viola�on of the contract, Execu�ve Order 11246, as amended, and the regula�ons in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide writen no�fica�on to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construc�on subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any �er for construc�on work under the contract resul�ng from this solicita�on. The no�fica�on shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's iden�fica�on number of the subcontractor;

(3) Es�mated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Es�mated star�ng and comple�on dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this No�ce, and in any contract resul�ng from this solicita�on, the "covered area" is Eielson AFB, North Star Borough Alaska.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in sec�on 33.101 of the Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contrac�ng Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining writen and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Office of Chief Counsel ATTN: NGB Protest Decision Authority 111 South George Mason Drive, AH2 Arlington, VA 22204-1373 FAX 703-607-3684 or 3682 Protests to the Contrac�ng Officer shall be filed at:

Alaska Na�onal Guard ATTN: Mr. Dan Tatro 375 Tanker Rd, Rm 214, Eielson AFB, 99702.

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

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

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Condi�ons, and 52.236-3, Site Inves�ga�ons and Condi�ons Affec�ng the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicita�on. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- 06 May 2024 at 1:00pm Alaska Time

(c) Par�cipants will meet at-- 168 CES Building 3225, located at 332 Division Street, Eielson AFB, AK 99702

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicita�on incorporates one or more solicita�on provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contrac�ng Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cau�oned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submited with its quota�on or offer. In lieu of submi�ng the full text of those provisions, the offeror may iden�fy the provision by paragraph iden�fier and provide the appropriate informa�on with its quota�on or offer. Also, the full text of a solicita�on provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

htps://www.acquisi�on.gov/

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Por�ons of this solicita�on are altered as follows:

N/A

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 Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

1. All informa�on rela�ng to this IFB, including per�nent changes/amendments and informa�on will be posted on web site: htp://www.SAM.gov.

2. Facsimile transmission of bid is not authorized. Electronic submission of bids will NOT be accepted.

3. All informa�on rela�ng to this IFB, including per�nent changes/amendments and informa�on will be posted on web site: htp://www.SAM.gov. For security reasons, all poten�al offerors, plan rooms and prin�ng companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at htps://sam.gov/content/en�ty-registra�on.

Interested bidders are required to submit their representa�ons and cer�fica�ons at the same site.

4. A complete bid package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed

(b) Sec�on B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs- all items must be priced

(c) A Bid Bond and Power of Atorney (POA) is required along with the bid on the due date. A copy of the bond and POA may be submited with the proposal, with the original signed copy with Seal to be submited no later than 23 May 2024 at 12:00pm local Alaskan �me. The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejec�on of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

(d) Sec�on K - Representa�ons, Cer�fica�on, & Other Statements, completed and return only addi�onal cer�fica�ons found in this sec�on In addi�on, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representa�ons and Cer�fica�ons at www.sam.gov.

(e) When comple�ng the "Offeror" por�on of the SF 1442 (Blocks 14 - 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicita�on must be acknowledged.

(g) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: "BID No. W50S6K24BA001", and the Name and Address of Bidder. See Block 13A of SF 1442 for required number of copies.

5. Joint Venture Requirements - Par�es wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence sa�sfactory to the Contrac�ng Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its par�cipa�on in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated en�ty.

Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Applicable to set-aside solicita�ons:

Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the proposal any size determina�on for the Joint Venture en�ty received from the Small Business Administra�on. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administra�on (IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All ques�ons regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administra�on (SBA) and not the Contrac�ng Officer.

Sec�on 00600 - Representa�ons & Cer�fica�ons

52.204-29 Federal Acquisi�on Supply Chain Security Act Orders--

Representa�on and Disclosures.

DEC 2023

252.203-7005 Representa�on Rela�ng to Compensa�on of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Informa�on Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunica�ons Equipment or Services -- Representa�on

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibi�on on the Acquisi�on of Covered Defense Telecommunica�ons Equipment or Services -- Representa�on

MAY 2021

252.225-7055 Representa�on Regarding Business Opera�ons with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7057 Preaward Disclosure of Employment of Individuals Who Work in the People's Republic of China

AUG 2022

252.225-7059 Prohibi�on on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representa�on

JUN 2023

252.225-7966 (Dev)

Prohibi�on Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Opera�ons - Representa�on (Devia�on 2024-O0006).

FEB 2024

252.225-7973 (Dev)

Prohibi�on on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircra� Systems - Representa�on

(DEVIATION 2020-O0015)

MAY 2020

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classifica�on System (NAICS) code for this acquisi�on 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 acquisi�on threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evalua�on preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evalua�on 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 solicita�on, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicita�on, and the Offeror has an ac�ve registra�on in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of comple�ng the corresponding individual representa�ons and cer�fica�ons in the solicita�on. The Offeror shall indicate which op�on applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representa�ons and cer�fica�ons in the solicita�on.

(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 Telecommunica�ons Equipment or Services--Representa�on. This provision applies to all solicita�ons.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibi�on on Contrac�ng with Inverted Domes�c Corpora�ons--Representa�on.

(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, Representa�on by Corpora�ons Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Convic�on under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicita�ons.

(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 Representa�ons (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicita�ons 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 contrac�ng 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 solicita�ons that will result in a mul�ple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicita�ons when contrac�ng 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 contrac�ng 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 Reduc�on Goals--Representa�on.

This provision applies to solicita�ons 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:

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

X (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 representa�ons and cer�fica�ons electronically in SAM accessed through htps://www.sam.gov. A�er reviewing the SAM informa�on, the Offeror verifies by https://www.sam.gov/ submission of the offer that the representa�ons and cer�fica�ons currently posted electronically that apply to this solicita�on 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 solicita�on (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicita�on), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes iden�fied below [ offeror to insert changes, iden�fying change by clause number, �tle, date]. These amended representa�on(s) and/or cer�fica�on(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 representa�on at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunica�ons 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 Telecommunica�ons Equipment or Services--Representa�on, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representa�ons and Cer�fica�ons-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representa�on in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunica�ons 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) Defini�ons. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services, cri�cal technology, interconnec�on arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substan�al or essen�al component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibi�on on Contrac�ng for Certain Telecommunica�ons and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibi�on.

(1) Sec�on 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain Na�onal Defense Authoriza�on Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an execu�ve agency on or a�er 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 telecommunica�ons equipment or services as a substan�al or essen�al component of any system, or as cri�cal technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibi�on shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an execu�ve agency from procuring with an en�ty to provide a service that connects to the facili�es of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnec�on arrangements;

or

(ii) Cover telecommunica�ons 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) Sec�on 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain Na�onal Defense Authoriza�on Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an execu�ve agency on or a�er August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an en�ty that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services as a substan�al or essen�al component of any system, or as cri�cal technology as part of any system. This prohibi�on applies to the use of covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibi�on shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an execu�ve agency from procuring with an en�ty to provide a service that connects to the facili�es of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnec�on arrangements;

or

(ii) Cover telecommunica�ons 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 par�es in the System for Award Management (SAM) (htps://www.sam.gov) for en��es excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services."

(d) Representa�ons. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resul�ng from this solicita�on. The Offeror shall provide the addi�onal disclosure informa�on required at paragraph (e)(1) of this sec�on if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this sec�on; and

(2) A�er conduc�ng a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representa�on, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the addi�onal disclosure informa�on required at paragraph (e)(2) of this sec�on if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this sec�on.

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The en�ty that produced the covered telecommunica�ons equipment (include en�ty name, unique en�ty iden�fier, CAGE code, and whether the en�ty was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A descrip�on of all covered telecommunica�ons equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item descrip�on, as applicable); and

(C) Explana�on of the proposed use of covered telecommunica�ons equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibi�on in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

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

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided;

and explana�on of the proposed use of covered telecommunica�ons services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibi�on in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

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

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The en�ty that produced the covered telecommunica�ons equipment (include en�ty name, unique en�ty iden�fier, CAGE code, and whether the en�ty was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A descrip�on of all covered telecommunica�ons equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part…