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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

NUMBER

DATE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

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

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Maine Air National Guard (MeANG) Fuel Cell Hangar (FCH), PROJECT #: Instrument Name:

FKNN159044

This project is for services, non-personal, to provide all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, appliances and supervision necessary for the Construction of a 42,374 square Fuels Systems Maintenance Hangar with Corrosion Control and other Maintenance functions; based on the drawings and specified herein. Period of Performance: 670 Days. 1) 100% Small Business Set Aside. 2) NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 3) Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000. 4) Site Visit: See Section 00 21 00. 5) Solicitation and all information notices, amendments for this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to this invitation for bids and is most advantageous to the Government considering only price and price related factors.

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Section 00 01 10 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SECTION 00 10 00 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

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

SECTION 00 22 13 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

SECTION 00 73 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 - SOW - FKNN159044 Construct Tanker Fuel Cell

ATTACHMENT 2 - 01A MeANG Bangor FCH Type B-3 Drawings_Volume I of II

ATTACHMENT 3 - 01B MeANG Bangor FCH Type B-3 Drawings_Volume II of II

ATTACHMENT 4 - 02A ME ANG FUEL CELL HANGAR 100% SPECS_VOL 01

ATTACHMENT 5 - 02B ME ANG FUEL CELL HANGAR 100% SPECS_VOL 02

ATTACHMENT 6 - 02C ME ANG FUEL CELL HANGAR 100% SPECS_VOL 03

ATTACHMENT 7 - Appendix I1 Bangor Fuel Cell Hangar - Exterior Materials Package - RTA

ATTACHMENT 8 - Appendix I2 Bangor Fuel Cell Hangar - SID Package - RTA

ATTACHMENT 9 - REGISTER

ATTACHMENT 10 - Brand Name Item JA FKNN159044 Construct Tanker Fuel Cell_Redacted

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Identifier Document Name

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Reference Identifier

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

Additional Information/Notes

NOTES

1. NOTICE TO OFFERORS: APPLICABILITY OF THE REVOLUTIONARY FAR OVERHAUL

AND ACTIVE CLASS DEVIATIONS

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Applicability and Precedence

For the purposes of this solicitation and any resulting contract, the "Revolutionary FAR Overhaul" (RFO) regulatory framework takes precedence. RFO provisions are defined as those implemented via Class Deviations issued in calendar year 2026 or later (identifiable by DARS Tracking Numbers beginning with 2026-O). Where an RFO provision or RFO Class Deviation has been issued, potential offerors and contractors shall not rely upon the legacy, codified versions of those specific regulations found on standard public acquisition websites (e.g., acquisition.

gov) for compliance.

(a) RFO Authoritative Locations To ensure full compliance and accurate offer submission, offerors must access and review the applicable RFO versions at the authoritative locations provided below:

RFO FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide RFO DFARS: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars_far_overhaul_class_deviations.html

(b) Applicability of Active Non-RFO (Legacy) Class Deviations In addition to the RFO framework, all other active, non-RFO DFARS Class Deviations (issued in calendar year 2025 or earlier) remain in full force and effect, provided they have not been addressed or expressly superseded by an RFO provision or RFO Class Deviation.

Offerors must comply with both the RFO framework and all surviving active non-RFO Class Deviations. A current list of active DFARS Class Deviations can be accessed at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars /class_deviations.html

(c) Compliance and Technical Issues Failure to refer and conform to the applicable RFO versions, as well as any surviving non- RFO Class Deviations, may result in a non-compliant offer. For technical issues accessing the provided links, contact the Contracting Officer immediately.

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

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

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4. 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.

5. A complete bid package must contain the following:

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

(b) Section 00 10 00 Bid Schedule - all items must be priced

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

In accordance with DoD Deviation 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. 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 4.207. One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged.

(g) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: "BID No. W50S83-26-B-A001", and the Name and Address of Bidder. See Block 13A of SF 1442 for 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 4.207. 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

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Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (IAW 13 CFR 121.103) 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 FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations.

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Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 Base Bid - Construction of Fuel Cell Hangar Non-personal services:

Provide all plant, labor, tools, new and current material, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, services, permits, insurance, supervision and all other costs associated with constructing a new 42,374 SF Fuel Cell Hangar facility at Maine Air National Guard Base, Bangor, Maine in accordance with drawings and specifications for Project # FKNN159044 dated 8/22 /2025.

Product Service Code: Y1JZ North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 236220 Project Code: FKNN159044 Signal Code: A Claimant Program Code: C2 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

0002 Base Bid - PFAS Sampling Non-personal services: Provide all plant, labor, tools, new and current material, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, services, permits, insurance, supervision and all other costs associated with PFAS Sampling

1 Job and testing in accordance with drawings and specifications for Project # FKNN159044 dated 8/22/2025.

Product Service Code: Y1JZ North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 236220 Project Code: FKNN159044 Signal Code: A Claimant Program Code: C2 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0003 Base Bid - PFAS dewatering Non-personal services: Provide all plant, labor, tools, new and current material, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, services, permits, insurance, supervision and all other costs associated to PFAS related dewatering, including provision of 10,000 gallon tank, necessary equipment and accessories in accordance with drawings and specifications for Project # FKNN159044 dated 8/22/2025.

Product Service Code: Y1JZ North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 236220 Project Code: FKNN159044 Signal Code: A Claimant Program Code: C2 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

0004 Base Bid - Soil disturbance and Disposal Non-personal services:

Provide all plant, labor, tools, new and current material, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, services, permits, insurance, supervision and all other costs associated with soil disturbance

14,500 Cubic Yard and disposal, to include building footprint and 5' envelope around facility, assumes excavation depth 2' below bottom of footers or 10' below admin finished floor elevation, 3:1 excavation side slopes, 4' soil excavation below LDR pavements.

Assumes all of the above excavated materials are above RSL and require transportation to DoD approved facility in accordance with drawings and specifications for Project # FKNN159044 dated 8/22/2025.

Product Service Code: Y1JZ North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 236220 Project Code: FKNN159044 Signal Code: A Claimant Program Code: C2 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0005 Base Bid - Demolition material and disposal of LDR concrete Non-personal services: Provide all plant, labor, tools, new and current material, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, services, permits, insurance, supervision and all other costs associated with the demolition material and disposal of LDR concrete.

Assumes all LDR concrete materials are above RSL and require transportation to DoD approved facility in accordance with drawings and specifications for Project # FKNN159044 dated 8/22/2025.

Product Service Code: Y1JZ North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 236220

16,750 Square Foot

Project Code: FKNN159044 Signal Code: A Claimant Program Code: C2 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option Line Item

Additive Bid Item - Satellite Parking Non-personal services: Provide all plant, labor, tools, new and current material, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, services, permits, insurance, supervision and all other costs associated with constructing the satellite parking area in accordance with drawings and specifications for Project # FKNN159044 dated 8/22 /2025.

Project Code: FKNN159044 Signal Code: A Claimant Program Code: C2 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

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

1. Description of the Project: Construct a Fuel System Maintenance Dock facility utilizing conventional design and construction methods to accommodate the mission of the facility.

Facilities will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with the DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, General Building Requirements and UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements. The facility should be compatible with applicable DoD, Air Force, and base design standards. In addition, local materials and construction techniques shall be used where cost effective. This project will comply with DoD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per unified facilities criteria. Special Construction Requirements: Fuel System Maintenance Dock shall conform to the published criteria as found in ANGH 32-1084 and the ANG Mission Group Hangar Sizes to include Fuel System Maintenance bay, shop space and dirty/clean transition spaces.

2. Instructions to Bidders:

2.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) entitled W50S83- 25-B-A001 entitled Maine Air National Guard (MeANG) Fuel Cell Hangar (FCH), Project Number FKNN159044, at Bangor Air National Guard Base, Bangor, Maine.

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 businesses.

3. EVALUATION FOR AWARD. Reference DFARS 252.236-7007.

Before opening the bids, the amounts of funds available for the project will be recorded for the contract file when the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) is read aloud. The bids will then be opened and evaluated. If the base amount for any one bid (which includes Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005) is higher than the IGE base amount (also CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005)), then the additive bid items will NOT be considered in the calculation of the apparent low bidder. However, if the base bid for all bidders is under the IGE base amount, then the additive bid item (CLIN 0006) will be evaluated for the purposes of determining the apparent low bidder.

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

4.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 12 May 2026 at 1000Hrs for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at 101 CES, Bldg. 486 Large Classroom. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

4.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. If the member fails to furnish all or part of the requested information will be denied. Email the following information for all attendees to Cameron M. Doncet Hall at the following addresses: cameron.doncet_hall.2@us.af.mil and 101.msg.msc.contracting@us.af.mil

Firm Name and Telephone Number

Visitor's Name and Social Security No.

Drivers License

Citizenship

Completed Form 4 (Background Check Request)

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-bid conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site. If the requesting member does not have a REAL ID, they must be escorted.

4.4. Visitors must pick up their passes at the Installation's Main Entry Gate prior to arrival. All contractors must go through the Vehicle Inspection Area (VIA). You may 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 non-attribution basis) and answers.

5. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

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

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W50S83-25-B-A001

Email: and cameron.doncet_hall.2@us.af.mil 101.msg.msc.contracting@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 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.

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5.3. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the seventh working day prior to bid opening. 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 https://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. Plans and specifications are locked on SAM.gov and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export controlled access through DLA. See complete instructions on SAM.gov. SAM.

gov 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 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 Contracting Office, Bldg. 505, Bangor Air National Guard Base, Bangor, Maine. 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 obtaining access to the base in the Site Visit instruction. Follow the same instructions 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 14.301.

6.2. Bids may be submitted by mail. Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring that mailed bids arrive at 101st Contracting Office, Bldg. 505, 101 Maineiac Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401 no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442. Bidders should allow sufficient time for mail delivery, considering potential delays. Bids received after the stated bid opening date and time will be considered late and will not be opened or considered. Late receipt of bids due to mail delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid "late" in accordance with FAR 14.304.

6.3. The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 at Large Classroom, Bldg. 505, Bangor Air National Guard Base, Bangor, Maine. 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 ME20260051 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. BRAND NAME SPECIFICATIONS:

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), Brand Name Justification have been completed and attached to this solicitation, detailing the specific brand(s) that must be used for certain components to complete this project. The Brand Name requirements in support of this project are:

12.1. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Acoustical Ceiling Tiles, Ultima High-NRC Square Lay-in

12.2. Honeywell Building/Tridium Niagara-AX Direct Digital Controls

12.3. Sargent Manufacturing Company Locks

12.4. Monaco Fire Alarm Systems Digital, Addressable Fire Alarm System

12.5. Sherwin Williams or approved equal Paint

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FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. 1999-08

52.211-7 Alternatives to Government- Unique Standards.

1999-11

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. 1984-04

52.214-5 Submission of Bids. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders.

1984-04

52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language.

1991-04

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S.

Currency.

1991-04

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.

2014-05

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.

2023-03

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.

2023-01

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

System for Award Management-Registration (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

The Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. As part of the SAM registration process, the Government collects information, as described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this provision, that is necessary to identify the Offeror and for the Offeror to be awarded Federal Government contracts. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-13, System for Award Management- Maintenance, of this solicitation.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).

Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.

Taxpayer identification number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

Unique entity identifier (UEI) has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management-Maintenance, of this solicitation.

(b) Identifiers. The Offeror shall obtain and provide the following identifying information:

(1) Unique entity identifier (UEI).

(i) The Offeror shall obtain a UEI to register in SAM. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI to the Offeror. Go to https://www.sam.gov for instructions on obtaining a UEI.

(ii) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.

(iii) The Contracting Officer will use the UEI to verify that the Offeror has an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.

(2) Taxpayer identification number (TIN).

(i) The Offeror shall provide its TIN or related information to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. The Offeror shall consent for TIN validation; and

(3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

(i) The Offeror shall provide a CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a "doing business as" name) for-

(A) Itself;

(B) Its immediate owner(s), if any;

(C) Its highest-level owner, if any; and

(D) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror's predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(ii) If the Offeror is in the United States or its outlying areas and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the DLA CAGE Branch will assign a CAGE code to the Offeror as a part of the

SAM registration process. For information on obtaining a CAGE code go to https://cage.dla.mil/.

(iii) The Offeror shall get from any immediate and/or highest-level owner(s) their respective CAGE code(s) to provide the code(s) as part of the registration (FAR 52.204-7(b)(3)(i)).

(iv) If the Offeror is located outside of the United States or its outlying areas, and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.

If the Offeror is… Then… Located in a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or a sponsored nation Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts) Located in a country that is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation Contact the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) (https://eportal.nspa.nato.int /AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx)

(c) Representations and certifications.

(1) The following FAR solicitation provisions contain entity-level representations and certifications that the Offeror shall submit as part of their Federal Government contracts registration in SAM:

Provision Title Date 52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) Oct 2014 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation Nov 2015 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters Aug 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law Feb 2016 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb 2024 52.219-1 Alt I Small Business Program Representations, with its Alternate I Feb 2024 52.219-1 Alt II Small Business Program Representations, with its Alternate II Mar 2023 52.226-2 Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation Oct 2014

(2) By submitting its offer, the Offeror verifies that, as of the date of its offer, its representations and certifications posted electronically in SAM for the provisions listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision are current, accurate, and complete. The Offeror's representations and certifications in SAM are hereby incorporated by reference into its offer.

(d) Other information. The Offeror shall provide more information on its business operations and type that is necessary to be considered for award of certain contracts and financial information necessary to receive payment under contracts.

(End of provision)

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (Deviation

2026-02

Type of Contract (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

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

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. 1996-09

Bid Guarantee (Sept 1996)

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

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, 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.

(End of clause)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

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/

(End of provision)

52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation. 1984-04

Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

Any alterations will be captured in amendments and posted to SAM.GOV. ____ ____

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

2020-11

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 Supplement[insert regulation name](48 CFR Chapter2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Alternate Variation

Date Deviation Effective Date

252.215-7008 Only One Offer. 2022-12

ONLY ONE OFFER (DEC 2022)

(a) . After initial submission of offers, if the Contracting Cost or pricing data requirements Officer notifies the Offeror that only one offer was received, the Offeror agrees to-

(1) Submit any additional cost or pricing data that is required in order to determine whether the price is fair and reasonable (10 U.S.C. 3705) or to comply with the statutory requirement for certified cost or pricing data (10 U.S.C. 3702 and FAR 15.403-3); and

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this provision, if the acquisition exceeds the certified cost or pricing data threshold and an exception to the requirement for certified cost or pricing data at FAR 15.403-1(b)(2) through (5) does not apply, certify all cost or pricing data in accordance with paragraph (c) of DFARS provision 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, of this solicitation.

(b) . If the Offeror is the Canadian Commercial Canadian Commercial Corporation Corporation, certified cost or pricing data are not required. If the Contracting Officer notifies the Canadian Commercial Corporation that additional data other than certified cost or pricing data are required in accordance with DFARS 225.870-4(c), the Canadian Commercial Corporation shall obtain and provide the following:

(1) Profit rate or fee (as applicable).

(2) Analysis provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada to the Canadian Commercial Corporation to determine a fair and reasonable price (comparable to the analysis required at FAR 15.404-1).

(3) Data other than certified cost or pricing data necessary to permit a determination by the U.S. Contracting Officer that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

(4) As specified in FAR 15.403-3(a)(4), an offeror who does not comply with a requirement to submit data that the U.S. Contracting Officer has deemed necessary to determine price reasonableness or cost realism is ineligible for award unless the head of the contracting activity determines that it is in the best interest of the Government to make the award to that offeror.

(c) . Unless the Offeror is the Canadian Commercial Corporation, the Offeror Subcontracts shall insert the substance of this provision, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold defined in FAR part 2.

Section 00 22 13 - Supplementary Instructions to Bidders

Supplementary Instructions to Bidders: Mandatory Project Labor Agreement (PLA)

In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 36.002 and RFO FAR subpart 22.5, the resulting contract requires a Project Labor Agreement (PLA).

SUBMISSION TIMELINE: Because FAR 52.222-33 with Alternate I is integrated into this solicitation, only the apparent successful offeror is required to submit the executed PLA and Letter of Assent.

AWARD CONDITION: The required documents must be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to contract award upon notification of intent to award. Failure to provide an acceptable PLA that meets all mandatory elements will result in the offeror being deemed non-responsible and ineligible for contract award.

Required PLA Elements

To be deemed acceptable, the PLA submitted by the apparent successful offeror must incorporate the following six mandatory elements:

Requirement Area Required Mechanism within the PLA

1. Binding Applicability

Must bind all contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the project to comply with the PLA.

2. Open Competition

Must allow all contractors and subcontractors to compete without regard to existing collective bargaining status.

3. Disruption Guarantees

Must contain strict guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions.

4. Dispute Resolution

Must set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes.

5. Labor- Management Coop.

Must provide mechanisms for cooperation on productivity, quality, safety, and health.

6. Agency Needs Must include any additional requirements as the agency deems necessary for mission success.

Regional Labor Contact Information

Offerors are encouraged to begin preliminary coordination with the Maine State Building & Construction Trades Council to ensure a timely submission if identified as the apparent successful offeror.

Contact Category Details

Organization Maine State Building & Construction Trades Council

President Jason J. Shedlock

Main Office Address P.O. Box 8261, Portland, ME 04104

Phone (207) 613-0584

Email jshedlock@unionsbuildmaine.org

Deliverable Template: Letter of Assent

The apparent successful offeror shall complete and submit this Letter of Assent as part of their pre-award package.

RE: LETTER OF ASSENT - PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT

Dear

Insert Name of Contracting Officer, W50S8326BA0010004 https://www.google.com/url?q=mailto%3Ajshedlock%40unionsbuildmaine.org

This is to certify that

Insert Company Name has examined the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the

Insert Project Name and hereby agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions set forth therein.

Certification and Agreement

The undersigned firm hereby accepts the terms and conditions of the Project Labor Agreement for the above-referenced project. The firm agrees to comply with all requirements, including those related to the referral of employees, payment of wages and benefits, and the resolution of jurisdictional and other labor disputes.

This Letter of Assent shall be effective for the duration of the firm's work on the project and shall be binding upon all its successors and assigns.

SIGNATURE BLOCK

Company Information Execution Details

Company Name: Insert Full Legal Name

Authorized Name: Insert Name of Principal Officer

Title: Insert Title

Date: Insert Date

Signature: _________________________________________

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2022-05

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

2022-08

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- Representation.

2023-06

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means-

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager;

head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in-

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements- Certification. (Deviation 2026-

Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-

(a) This provision does not apply to acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold or to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services as…