W50S6M-24-B-0002.pdf

Security Building; Project Number: BRKR009063. The 117th Air Refueling Wing intends to aw ard a firm f ixed-price contract for the construction of a new Security Building, as per Specifcation and Draw ings Dated June 2024. Project Number BRKR009063 includes sitew ork, subgrade excavation, building foundations, architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and relocation of existing utilities for a new approximatly 9,941 square foot building. The project Magnitude is betw een 5,000,000 - 10,000,000. The North American Industry Classif icaion System (NAICS) for this project is 236220. The Small Business Size Standard is $45,000,000. This aw ard is 100% set aside for Small Business. The aw ard w ill be made to the responsible bidder w hose bid conforms to the invitation for bids, and is most advantageous to the Government considering only price and price related factors. Funds are currently available.

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WILLIAM K. HALL 205-714-2248

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

26-Jun-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 _______30 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________395 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 specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________14 Aug 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 AL 187 MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING

5187 SELMA HIGHWAY

MONTGOMERY AL 36108-4824

W50S6N

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 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:

W50S6M24B0002 89

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

W50S6M24B0002

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Base Bid – Construct Security Building

FFP

Non personal services: Provide all plant, labor, new and current material, transportation, tools, equipment, appliances, supplies, services, permits, insurance, and supervision necessary to construct a new 9,941 SF facility in accordance with specifications dated May and drawings dated June 2024.

FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: Base BId

PSC CD: Y1BZ

NET AMT

0002 1 Job OPTION Bid Option No. 1

FFP

Security Forces Parking: This Bid Option shall include all plant, labor, and material for the construction of a new asphalt paved parking area along the South side of "B" street as indicated on the civil drawings. This bid option shall include, but is not limited to, the following scope of work :

i) Installation of new asphalt pavement areas as indicated to be part of bid option on the civl drawings.

ii) New concrete curb and gutter at new parking area as indicated to be part of bid option on the civl drawings.

iii) Additional cement concrete sidewalks as indicated to be part of bid option on the civil drawings.

iv) Associated site grading and subgrade preparation in accordance with applicable project specifications to accomplish the work inidcated as part of the bid option on the civil drawings.

FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: Option 1

0003 1 Job OPTION Bid Option No. 2

FFP

Mechanical Screen Wall: This Bid Option shall include all plant, labor, and material to install a landscape screen wall to conceal mechanical and electrical equipment near the Northwestern corner of the facility. This bid option shall include, but is not limited to, the following scope of work :

i) Installation of a CMU wall with brick cladding and cast stone coping on all sides of the mechanical courtyard as indicated on drawings 1 and 2 on sheet L1.1. Refer to landscaping and civil drawings for height of wall.

ii) Installation of chain link fencing covering the top of mechanical courtyard as indicated on drawings 1 and 2 on sheet L1.1.

iii) Installation of decorative metal gate as indicated on drawings 2, 3, and 4 on sheet L1.1.

FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: Option 2

0004 1 Job OPTION Bid Option No. 3

FFP

Alternate Roof Configuration:

a) This Bid Option shall include the alternate roof configuration, alternate roof bearing conditions, and alternate exterior elevations at rooms 129, 133a, 137, 143, and 147 shown on the drawings.

b) Included in the scope of this bid option is all plant, labor, and materials required to raise the roof bearing conditions and install alternate framing and roof configuration in rooms 129, 133a, 137, 143, and 147.

c) Included in this bid option will be additional roof flashings, additional CMU wall assemblies, additional brick veneer, larger curtain wall assemblies, and alterations to the reflected ceiling plan as indicated on the bid option drawings. If the bid option is not awarded, the base bid shall consist of a consistent 12'-0" high CMU bearing height with roof configuration indicated on drawing sheet A2.3 and structural roof framing indicated on base bid roof framing plan FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: Option 3

0005 1 Job OPTION Bid Option No. 4

FFP

Alternate Finish Schedule:

a) Provide and install Carpet Tile (CPT 1) in lieu of vinyl tile (VCT 1) in all areas indicated in the "Bid Option Floor Finish" column of the room finish schedule on drawing sheet A3.1. Extent of CPT 1 included in this bid option is also indicated on drawing 7/A9.1 "Floor Pattern Plan

b) Provide hard tile (HT-2) in lieu of sealed concrete flooring in all areas indicated in the "Bid Option Floor Finish" column of the room finish schedule on drawing sheet A3.1. Extent of HT-2 included in this bid option is also indicated on drawing 7/A9.1 "Floor Pattern Plan

c) Provide increased extents of hard tile finishes on walls where indicated on the "Bid Option" Wall finish column of the room finish schedule on drawing sheet A3.1. Extent of hard tile wall finish included in this bid option is also indicated on drawing sheet A6.2 and drawing numbers 6 through 10 on drawing sheet A6.3 FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: Option 4

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 395 dys. ANP 1 F6E3CE--117TH CIVIL ENGINEERS

JEFFREY.A.FARMER4.MIL@MAIL.MIL

5401 EAST LAKE BLVD

BIRMINGHAM AL 35217-3545

205-714-2221 FOB: Destination

F6E3CE

0002 395 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 395 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 395 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 395 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 10 00 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00 73 00 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00 – GENERAL REQUREMENTS

Attachment 1 BRKR 009063_DRAWINGS_ June 2024 Attachment 2 BRKR 009063_ VOLUME I SPECS_June 2024 Attachment 3 BRKR 009063_ VOLUME II SPECS_June 2024 Attachment 4 BRKR 009063_ VOLUME III SPECS_June 2024 Attachment 5 J and A for Brand Name-Sole Source - Security – Advantor Attachment 6 J and A for Brand Name-Sole Source - Security- KMC Controls Attachment 7 J and A for Brand Name-Sole Source - Security- Monaco Attachment 8 J and A for Brand Name-Sole Source - Security- Stanley Best Locks

NOTES

1. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.SAM.gov.

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

3. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.SAM.gov. For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

4. Reserved

5. A complete bid package must contain the following:

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

(b) Section 00 10 00 Line Items- all items must be priced.

(c) A Bid Bond and Power of Attorney is required along with the bid on the due date. The bid bond must be on a

SF24 form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

(d) Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, completed and return only additional certifications found in this section. In addition, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications at www.sam.gov.

(e) When completing the “Offeror” portion 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 solicitation must be acknowledged.

(h) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: “BID No. W50S6M-24-B-0002, and the name and address of the Bidder. See Block 13A of the SF1442 for the required number of copies.

6. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties 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 satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. 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 solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, 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 disadvantage women-owned small business under the WOSB Program

(E) Historically underutilized business zone small business

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. Description of the Project:

The 117th New Security Building Facility will be an approximate 9,941 square foot building housing the Base's Security Force Sqadron. The proposed project includes, but is not limited to,. The Demoliton of existing underground and overhead site utilities, demolition of buildings 205 and 214, and demolition of existing concrete pavement, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Construction will consist of Concrete slab on grade, load bearing CMU walls supporting premanufactured light gauge stell trusses, metal roof decing and a standing seam metal roof system. The facility is clad in clay masonry and cast stone matching adjacent base facilities. The Interior finishes will include: Painted CMU walls, capret and vinyle tile, sealed concrete floors, acoustical tile ceilings, hard tile floors, plastic laminate faced casework with quartz countertops.

Project will also include installation of telecommunications infrastructure and cabling to support unclassified communications systems network. Fiberoptic service will be provided from the nearby Communications The project will include four bid options: Option 1 Security Forces Parking Lot, , Option 2 Mechanical Screen Wall, Option 3 Alternate Roof Configuration, Option 4 Alternate Finish Schedule.

2. Instructions to Bidders:

2.1 You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W50S6M-24-B-0002, New

Security Building Facility, Project Number BRKR009063

2.2 As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

2.3 This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business.

3. Reserved

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

4.1 A pre-bid conference will be conducted 18 Jul 2024, 10:00 am Central Time for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at 5401 East Lake Blvd Birmingham, AL 35217, building 700 Civil Engineering classroom. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME A SITE VISIT WILL BE held Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend.

4.2 Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. The Information required is the Firm Name, Visitor’s Name, and Driver’s License number. Complete the Entry Authority List (EAL) that is posted with this annoucment and email it to william.hall.13@us.af.mil and wade.edwards@us.af.mil .

4.3 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 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.

4.4 117th personal will escort visitors from the Installation’s Main Entry Gate. 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.

4.5 Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

4.6 A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders via posting at www.sam.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a nonattribution basis) and answers.

5. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

5.1 Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office at the addresses show below. Do NOT contact AE or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W50S6M-24-B-0002 Email: william.hall.13@us.af.mil and wade.edwards@us.af.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Bid Inquiry: _____________________

From: Company Name: ______________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: Fax Number: ___________________________________

Email address: ______________________________________________________________________

Bid Inquiry: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document.)

5.2 Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bid.

5.3 All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN 02 Aug

2024. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN

THIS PROCESS.

5.4 Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment.

However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc.

will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on SAM.gov at http://www.sam.gov.

5.5 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 time set for receipt of bids.

5.6 For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) system The SAM.gov system is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related Information for all Federal agencies.

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

5.6.1. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to http://www.sam.gov for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

6. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

6.1 A bid repository is provided for hand carried bids and is located at 5401 East Lake Blvd, Birmingham, Al 35217-3545, in the building 700 Civil Engineering classroom. Hand carried bids must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for opening of bids. Bidders are cautioned that they will be required to sign-in and obtain a visitor’s pass to enter the facility and should allow time to accomplish this. See instructions for obtain access to the base in the Site Visit instruction. Follow the same instruction for obtaining entry to hand carry bid. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304.

6.2 The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 5401 East Lake Blvd, Birmingham, Al 35217-3545, in the building 700 Civil Engineering classroom. All interested offerors and their major subcontractors are encouraged to attend the bid opening.

7. WAGE DETERMINATION: Construction Wage Rates are applicable to this project are AL20240087

03/22/2024 as shown in Section 00 73 00.

8. 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.

9. CLAUSES: Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

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. 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 organization, financial and bonding resources and plant available to be used in performing the work. This action may be requested to determine if the contractor is responsible.

12. Reserved

13. List of Brand Name or Sole Source Justifications posted on SAM.gov.

13.1 . KMC: HVAC system’s Direct Digital Controls

13.2 . Monaco - Fire alarm

13.3 . Stanley Best Access Systems – Locks

13.4 . Advantor: Air Force/NGB certified security system

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 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 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(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 entitlement to award in case of tie bids. If the bidder wishes to be considered for this priority, the bidder must identify, in the following space, the LSA in which the costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by the bidder or the first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price.

(c) Failure to identify the labor surplus area as specified in paragraph (b) of this provision will preclude the bidder from receiving priority consideration. If the bidder is awarded a contract as a result of receiving priority consideration 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 obligations of an LSA concern.

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

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

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

24.9% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction 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 notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities 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 meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

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

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

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

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

City: Birmingham County: Jefferson State: Alabama

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American --Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested--

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

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

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

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

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

National Guard Bureau Office of the Director of Acquisitions ATTN:

NGB-AQ-O

111 S George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204

Email: ng-ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngb-task-order-ombudsman@army.mil

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

USPFO-AL

Purchasing and Contracting Division 1740 W.L. Dickinson Drive Montgomery, AL 36109-2602

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

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

18 July 2024 10:00 AM Central Time

(c) Participants will meet at—

5401 East Lake Blvd, Birmingham, Al 35217-3545, building 700

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

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

NONE

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

252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS

(OCT 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) An authorized representative of the DoD CIO will adjudicate offeror requests to vary from NIST SP 800-171 requirements in writing prior to contract award. Any accepted variance from NIST SP 800-171 shall be incorporated into the resulting contract.

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2024)

(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 $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, 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:

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

XX (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…