Solicitation - W50S8F25RA010.pdf

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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

Installation Entry Control (Main Gate) Facility

W50S8F25RA010

Section 00 01 10 - Table of Contents

SECTION 00 10 00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SECTION 00 01 10 - NOTES

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

SECTION 00 21 16 - SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00 22 16 - PROPOSAL EVALUATIONS AND BASIS FOR AWARD

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00 73 00 - WAGE DETERMINATION(S)

SECTION 01 00 00 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 - SPECIFICATIONS (Volume 1 & 2) Project No. _Dated: ____AQRC169009 November 1, 2024

ATTACHMENT 2 - PLANS Project No. AQRC169009_Dated: November 1, 2024

ATTACHMENT 3 - Scope of Work (SOW)

EXHIBIT A - Performance Relevancy Questionnaire

EXHIBIT B -Subcontractor Information and Consent Form

EXHIBIT C - Reference Questionnaire package

EXHIBIT D - Letter of Commitment

1. Instructions for the preparation of proposals are in Sections 00 21 00, 00 21 16 and 00 22 16.

2. Offeror's attention is invited to the insurance requirement contained in this solicitation (FAR Clause52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation). Certification of the required coverage for the prime contractor shall be furnished prior to beginning work on this contract, and the Contracting Officer may request evidence of the required insurance at any time during the life the contract.

3. Reference DFARS Provision252.236-7008, Contract Prices - Bidding Schedules. The term "Bidding Schedule "shall also be construed to mean "Offer Schedule" or "Schedule". The terms "bid" and "offer", and "bidder" and "offeror" shall be construed as having the same meaning in this solicitation and resulting contract.

4. Line items 0002 through 0005 are Option Line Items. See FAR provision52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, and FAR clause 52.217-7.

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

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Services Non-Personal. Contractor shall provide all manpower, labor, equipment, material, supervision, management, & financial resources to provide a complete & useable Installation Entry Control (Main Gate) Facility. All work shall strictly be in accordance the Scope of Work; Drawings dated November 1, 2024; Specifications dated November 1, 2024; applicable codes; local, state, & federal regulations; industry standards; and commonly accepted best practices.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

Option Line Item (OLI) 1 - Add right turn and acceleration lane.

Services Non-Personal. Contractor shall provide all manpower, labor, equipment, material, supervision, management, & financial resources to provide a complete & useable right turn and acceleration lane. All work shall strictly be in accordance the Scope of Work; Drawings dated November 1, 2024; Specifications dated November 1, 2024; applicable codes; local, state, & federal regulations; industry standards; and commonly accepted best practices.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

Option Line Item (OLI) 2 -Reconstruction of existing pavement.

Services Non-Personal.

Contractor shall provide all manpower, labor, equipment, material, supervision, management, & financial resources to reconstruct existing pavement. All work shall strictly be in accordance the Scope of Work; Drawings dated November 1, 2024; Specifications dated November 1, 2024; applicable codes; local, state, & federal regulations;

industry standards; and commonly accepted best practices.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item (OLI) 3 -Drive lane gates and barriers.

Services Non-Personal. Contractor shall provide all manpower, labor, Option Line Item equipment, material, supervision, management, & financial resources to provide complete and usable drive lane gates and barriers. All work shall strictly be in accordance the Scope of Work; Drawings dated November 1, 2024; Specifications dated November 1, 2024; applicable codes; local, state, & federal regulations; industry standards; and commonly accepted best practices.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

Option Line Item (OLI) 4 -Base entry signage.

Services Non-Personal.

Contractor shall provide all manpower, labor, equipment, material, supervision, management, & financial resources to provide Base entry signage. All work shall strictly be in accordance the Scope of Work; Drawings dated November 1, 2024; Specifications dated November 1, 2024; applicable codes; local, state, & federal regulations;

industry standards; and commonly accepted best practices.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section 00 20 00 - Instructions for Procurements

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (Alternate I) (Feb 1995) Alternate I (Feb 1995)

Alternate I . If an organized site visit will be conducted, substitute a paragraph substantially the same as the following for paragraph (b) of (Feb 1995) the basic provision:

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

See solicitation instructions Section 00 21 00, subsection 2.

(c) Participants will meet at (see solicitation instructions)

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

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

1. SCOPE

1.1. You are invited to submit a proposal in response to our Request for Proposal W50S8F-25-R-A010 for Project No.

AQRC169009 at the 177th Fighter Wing (FW) in Egg Harbor Twp, NJ. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

1.2. This solicitation is set-aside100% for small businesses.

2. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

2.1. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on for the purposes of briefing on the proposal requirements and 1 May 2025 at 1:30 PM answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at the 177th FW in Building 52 classroom. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference. The site visit will be held following the pre-proposal conference (reference in

. provision 52.236-27)

2.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to with the subject line - "Pre Proposal Conference registration for W50S8F-25-R-A010".177fw.contracting.org@us.af.mil

Visitor's Name

Last Four Digits of Social Security No.

Driver's License No., State Issued and Expiration Date

Date of Birth

Citizenship

2.3. This information must be provided in advance, in order to ensure access to the , not later than _7_ business days prior to the meeting 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. Please ensure receipt of your information is acknowledged by the contracting office.

2.4. Authorized visitors must arrive at the 177th Fighter Wing Main Entry Gate NO LATER THAN 1:15 PM (local time) to be . You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle escorted to meeting site by Government employee

Registration, (2) Valid Driver's License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, and/or (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.

2.5. 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 inwriting. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

2.6. A record of the conference will be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to . The record will include minutes SAM.gov of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

3.1. Submit all questions via email to the contracting office at the address shown below. Do NOT contact the A-E or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay the response to your question.

Email: 177fw.contracting.org@us.af.mil, Subject Line: RFP Question for W50S8F-25-R-A010

INQUIRIES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWINGINFORMATION:

Date of Proposal Inquiry:

From: ______________________________

Company Name: ___________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________

Email address: _____________________________

Proposal Inquiry: Be specific as to part of solicitation you are questioning.

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

3.3. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the fifth day prior to solicitation closing with those offers deemed compliant and/or in the competitive range after closing. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to closing and will be posted not later than two working days prior to closing. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY

ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

3.4. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to www.sam.gov.

3.4.1. 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 proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding.

Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective offerors via the website.

3.4.2. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the www.sam.gov. SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Plans and specifications are uploaded and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export-controlled access through DLA.

3.4.2.2. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). To register go to: . You will need your www.sam.gov DUNS number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page. (Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days, so plan accordingly.)

4. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS

4.1. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend, the specifications or drawings or both prior to and /or after the date set for receipt of proposals as necessary. Such amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Proposal. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information prior to the date set for receipt of proposals will be posted at .www.sam.gov

4.2. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to "refresh" their webpage to ensure they have the lasted information.

5. ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL

5.1. Offerors shall submit their proposals electronically, as described below. The offeror's proposal shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

5.2. Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation electronically via email to 177fw.contracting.org@us.af.

NO OTHERTRANSMISSION METHODS (FACSIMILE, REGULAR mil, Subject Line: Proposal for RFP W50S8F-25-R-A010.

MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILLBE ACCEPTED.

5.4. FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a "File Description" for each file you upload. Files shall be uploaded in PDF format.

5.5. RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For purposes of establishing whether a proposal submission is considered late, the Government considers the date/timestamp on the e-mail notification sent to the Contracting Office.

5.6. The Government will not be responsible for proposal submissions delivered to any location or by any method other that stated above. Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals in sufficient time to be received by the Government in accordance with the instructions provided.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION

6.1. The Construction Wage Rate Requirements, formerly known as Davis Bacon Wage Rates, are applicable to this project.

Current prevailing wage determination(s) at time of issuance of solicitation are included in section 00 73 00.

In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor prior to the closing date of the solicitation, the most current wage determination is in effect. Should the wage rate change after closing, but prior to award, the updated Wage Determination will be incorporated by amendment and issued to all offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition.

If applicable, these offerors/contractors will be given a reasonable opportunity to provide revised proposals solely to amend proposals due to Wage Determination changes. If the wage determination modification does not change any affected wage rates, then the provisions of FAR 22.404-5(c)(4) will apply.

6.2. Applicable wage rates can be found at www.SAM.gov.

7. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

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

8. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD

Sections 00 01 00, 00 21 00, 00 21 16, 00 22 16 and all exhibits will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

9. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

10. INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES

Utilities (water, natural gas, electric, communications) are NOT available in the vicinity of the project area. It has been determined that all temporary utilities shall be the responsibility of the contractor (i.e. generator &water tanks). Propane tanks are NOT allowed. The contractor will pay all charges (hookup fees, metering, monthly usage, etc.) resulting from temporary utilities. The offerors shall take this into consideration when computing their offers. (FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services.)

11. BID BONDS

A Bid bond is required with submission of the proposal. The bid bond is due on the date as stated on the SF1442 Block 13. 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.

12. EXCEPTIONS

If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each such exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections 00 21 00 through 01 00 00) and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions". An addendum is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. (The Addendum does not have a page limitation but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements.) The Government will assume an offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the offeror does not submit an Addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an offeror's proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

13. CLAUSES

13.1. 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.

13.2. Clauses and provisions in this document may not appear in consecutive order.

BRAND NAME REQUIREMENTS14.

Please reference Brand Name requirement for Access Control System (ACS). The 177FW ACS is currently provided by Advantor.

15. NG Agency Protest Program

NG Agency Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns with the National Guard (NG) as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum.

Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods as if filed at the GAO. The NG protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. An agency protest may be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the NG Agency's Protest Decision Authority, but not both, in accordance with NG protest procedures.

To be timely, the protests must be filed with the periods specified in FAR 33.103. To file a protest under the NG Agency Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below:

National Guard Bureau

Office of the Director of Acquisitions/ Head of Contracting Activity

ATTN: NGB-AQ-O 111 S. George Mason Dr. Arlington, VA 22204

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

All other agency-level protests should be sent to the Contracting Officer for resolution at the address in the solicitation. See FAR clause 52.233-2.

NG Public-facing, general Protest information is found at: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Leadership/Joint-Staff/Special-Staff/Director-of- Acquisitions/

Directorate of Acquisitions information for the contracting enterprise is found at https://gko.portal.ng.mil/ngb/STAFF/D01/D01/OI /Protests%20and%20Complaints/Forms/AllItems.aspx

**End of Section 00 21 00**

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management. Nov 2024 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. Jan 2017 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. May 2014

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Sep 2006)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:33.106

Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

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 (a) 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 . the 177th FW Contracting officer, 400 Langley Road Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234

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

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:52.107(a)

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):

www.acquisition.gov_______

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized 52.107(e) deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

The use in this solicitation of any (48 CFR Chapter ) provision with an authorized (b) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 2 deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

SECTION 00 21 16 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.1. These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with Section 00 10 00, FAR Provision 52.215-1, Instruction to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition.

1.2. Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal at the time of proposal submission may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award.

2. PROPOSAL CONTENT

2.1. Prospective offerors shall submit the following volumes as separate files.

2.2. Submit Volume 1, Price proposal, pro forma documents, in accordance with instructions contained herein.

2.3. Submit Volume 2

2.3.1 Part 1 - Technical Capability Proposal.

Subfactor 1 - Experience and Capability (limit resumes to 1 page each) Subfactor 2 - Construction Schedule (schedule no page limit; narrative - no more than 2 pages)

2.3.2 Part 2 - Past/Present Performance Information

Subfactor 1 - Quality Control Subfactor 2 - Timely Performance Subfactor 3 - Compliance with Safety Standards Subfactor 4 - Management Effectiveness Subfactor 5 - Compliance with Federal laws and regulations Subfactor 6 - Compliance with utilization of small business concerns requirements (applicable to all offerors). Reference FAR 19.702.

Exhibit A - Performance Relevancy Questionnaire

2.4. PROPOSAL FORMAT

2.4.1. Purpose: The proposal shall include all the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation.

2.4.2. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will be easy for the Government to understand and will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

2.4.3. Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the evaluation committee to fully ascertain each offeror's capability to perform all the requirements contemplated by this solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each proposal should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

2.4.4. Proposals shall be prepared on standard 8.5 x 11 inch pages (charts may be landscaped but must be on 8.5 x 11 inch pages) and shall be in a legible font size (10 min.). All pages of each proposal shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the RFP number. For ease of reference, consecutive page numbering is required. Type size for graphics, charts, diagrams and tables shall be of an appropriate font and size for the application, and must be clearly readable without magnification assistance to the normal eye. Text lines will be no less than single-space. Where page limits exist, a page is defined as one single side of a page. To the maximum extent practicable, proposal submission shall be double sided. Unless otherwise stated, tabs, indexes and dividers do not count in the page limit.

2.4.5. The cover of each volume will clearly identify the offeror's name, Project number, RFP number, RFP title and copy number, (e.g. copy 2 of 3).

Binders for this proposal will not be accepted, see electronic submission below.

2.4.6. Indexing: Each volume will contain a "Table of Contents" for that volume. The "Table of Contents" will identify major areas, paragraphs and subparagraphs by number and title, as well as by page number and volume locations. Tab indexing will be used to identify Sections as appropriate.

2.4.7. Electronic submission: Offerors shall submit their proposals electronically, as described below. The offeror's proposal shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited. Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation electronically via email to . 177fw.contracting.org@us.af.mil NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.)

. WILL BE ACCEPTED

2.4.8. The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including that provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the facts and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected.

2.5. PROPOSAL VOLUME CONTENTS. Each offeror's proposal shall be submitted as set forth below and all information shall be confined to the appropriate part to facilitate independent evaluation. Proposals, which do not include the requested minimum information, may be eliminated from further consideration for award.

2.5.1. VOLUME 1, PRICE/COST INFORMATION AND PRO FORMA DOCUMENTS

2.5.1.1. Offerors shall provide all price/cost information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price /cost for the project set forth in Section 00 22 16 of this solicitation. The Government is not, and does not intend on, requesting certified cost or pricing data. Offerors may be required during the evaluation process to provided sufficient price/cost information that will enable the Government to perform a meaningful evaluation.

2.5.1.2. Provide an introductory page to include CAGE Code, Unique Entity Identification (UEI), Tax Identification Number (TIN), points of contact, authorized negotiators, contact phone, facsimile numbers and email addresses. Also, include your business socioeconomic status, e.g. small business, woman-owned small business, HUBZone small business, etc.

2.5.1.3. Offer and Section 00 10 00 - Complete in its entirety the "Offeror" portion of the Standard Form (SF) 1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind your company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. The SF 1442 is required to have an original signature.

2.5.1.4. Section 00 10 00 - Insert the price/cost associated with the project in the line items. All line items (CLINs) must be priced to be considered.

2.5.1.5. Representations and Certifications (Section 00 45 00): Ensure all fillable provisions from Section 00 45 00 are filled out in their entirety. If the offeror's representations and certifications within System for Award Management (SAM) are current, these provisions do not need to be submitted separately with the proposal. However, any provision that is not included in the current SAM representations and certifications SHALL be completed in its entirety and submitted with the proposal.

2.5.1.6. All potential offerors are required to register in the System for Award Management. See FAR Provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

2.5.1.7. 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.

2.5.2. VOLUME 2, PART 1, OFFEROR TECHNICAL CAPABILITY PROPOSAL

2.5.2.1. Volume 2 Part 1 is comprised of two (2) subfactors: Subfactor 1, Experience & Capability and Subfactor 2, Construction Schedule.

2.5.2.1.1. The Government acknowledges that the technical proposal will involve discussion of some of the same projects/contracts discussed in the Past Performance volume. While Past Performance examines how an offeror performed in the past to determine the probability of success on future projects, this subfactor examines the offeror's experience with complex multidiscipline project management and execution and how the offeror demonstrates an understanding of the contract's requirements taking this experience into consideration. The Government intends to use Exhibit A Part 1 information in the evaluation of experience for Subfactor 1. A reiteration of the information provided in Exhibit A is neither required nor desired.

Offeror should reference this information by providing a short summation of their relevant experience to meet the submission requirements of this subfactor.

2.5.2.2. Subfactor 1: Experience and Capability. The Experience and Capability Proposal is limited to 10 single pages, excluding tabs, indexes and resumes as noted below. Pages in excess of the limit will not be evaluated.

2.5.2.2.1 Demonstrate offerors technical experience and capability to perform a project of this magnitude and complexity. Discuss and provide experience of key construction personnel including, but not limited to, Estimator, Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager (on site) and Safety Manager. Discuss any previous projects that are similar to this project in terms of scope, size and complexity. If no experience, so state and indicate in detail how you plan to overcome this lack of experience. The onus is solely on the offeror to indicate in detail how the offeror plans to overcome this lack of experience. (Resumes or experience cut sheets are limited to 2 pages each and are not part of the page count.) In the event the intended person is not part of the offeror's organization at the time the proposal is submitted then a completed Exhibit B, "Subcontractor /Team/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form" is also required, or the information will not be considered. The Exhibit D Consent form or Letter of Intent is required for the Subcontractor to be considered.

2.5.2.3. Subfactor 2: Construction Schedule. The construction schedule and commissioning approach/timeline is obtained for the purposes of evaluating an offeror's understanding of the requirements of the schedule and commissioning. The Schedule itself is not subject to page limits;

however, any narrative accompanying the schedule submission is limited to 3 pages, excluding tabs and indexes.

2.5.2.3.1. Provide a Construction Schedule in a Gantt chart that shows the complete project schedule from Notice to Proceed date, to include all construction activities as well as concurrent activities and outline the critical path activities that will show successful execution of the construction project within the period of performance requirements per FAR 52.211-10. Also include a narrative discussing the scheduling processes and resource allocation that ensure completion and control of schedule progress from beginning to the end of the project.

2.5.3. VOLUME 2, PART 2 OFFEROR PAST/PRESENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

2.5.3.1. Volume 2 Part 2 is obtained for the purpose of evaluating Past/Present Performance. Past/Present Performance includes current/on-going performance that is complete to 70% or greater. Volume 2 includes the offeror's Performance Relevancy Questionnaire, Exhibit A Parts 1 and 2; and any discussion and or additional information, awards, letters, etc. concerning past/present performance the offeror includes. Offerors are cautioned to complete all the questions on the Exhibit A Parts 1 and Part 2. Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit A.

2.5.3.2. Offerors shall use the Reference Package, Exhibit C, to obtain references from past and present clients.

2.5.3.3. Past/Present Performance, which includes current on-going (present) performance that is complete to 70% or greater will be evaluated using the evaluation criteria set forth in Section 00 22 16 of the solicitation. If the offeror represents the combining of two or more companies, joint venture or formal teaming agreement, for the purpose of this RFP, each company shall complete Exhibit As and obtain Exhibit C references. The Government may contact these references and may consider this information as well as information obtained from any other sources when evaluating the offeror's past/present performance.

2.5.3.4. Offerors shall discuss their performance using the Performance Relevancy Questionnaire format, Exhibit A, Part 1. Prepare not more than (3-

5) of these documents. Contractors should select their projects carefully because the quality of the contractor's relevant performance is more important than the quantity of projects submitted.

2.5.3.5. Use the Exhibit A format to provide information that demonstrates a history of performance on contracts that are similar in scope, complexity, and cost magnitude to this project's plans and specifications. Explain what aspects of the contract you find relevant to the proposed effort and identify how each contract ranks, in terms of relevancy, with respect to the other contracts addressed in proposal.

2.5.3.6. Offerors should consider the currency and relevancy of the past/present performance information to be considered, the performance must have been completed during the past five (5) years. The period begins five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date and includes current performance.

Performance that is more current may have greater impact than older performance.

2.5.3.7. In determining relevancy to the solicitation requirement, offerors should consider the similarity of construction methods employed, size, scope, cost magnitude, location, client type (e.g. federal government) and complexity of work performed to those required for the proposed effort.

Location should also be considered.

2.5.3.8. Offerors are encouraged to include with their proposal information any problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror's corrective actions.

2.5.3.9. Offerors lacking relevant present/past performance experience may submit information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement if such information is relevant to this acquisition. Such information shall, as a minimum, include:

Name(s) of Predecessor Company/Subcontractor and/or Key Personnel Complete Address Telephone, Fax Number and email address Brief synopsis of the experience- A resume may be submitted for "Key Personnel" Describe relevancy to this project

2.5.3.10 Provide three (3) references, for each Predecessor Company, Subcontractor or Key Personnel. Clearly identify the contractor/individual for whom the reference information concerns.

2.5.3.11. Past Performance References - - A "Final" Performance Evaluation (Construction) (also referred to as CPARS Evaluation) REQUIRED issued for a project may be included in lieu of sending out reference package for the project. OR Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s) of all the projects listed on your Exhibit A submission a Reference Package (Exhibit C) (Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit C Package). This includes correspondence explaining the requirement to obtain an independent evaluation of prior contract performance, and the Past Performance Questionnaire for use in evaluating Past Performance. Inform references that completed Performance Questionnaire should be returned to the Contracting Officer via email at: to arrive not later than the closing date for receipt of proposals. Include "Reference 177fw.contracting.org@us.af.mil package for W50S8F-25-R-A010-Installation Entry Control (Main Gate) Facility" in the subject line. Offeror must not review the Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They are to be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should follow-up and encourage references to get the questionnaires to the Contracting Officer in a timely manner.

2.5.3.12. In assessing past performance, the Government may also consider the past/present performance of the offeror's key personnel, Estimator, Project Manager, Manager and Site Superintendent, as it relates to previous projects. In the event the intended key personnel for this solicitation's project do not have demonstrated past performance in the project(s) submitted in Exhibit A, the Government reserves to obtain reference information additional information is required.

2.5.3.12.1. Each key person without prior past performance history demonstrated on the submitted Exhibit A shall provide a summary of experience or a resume. In the event the intended person is not part of the offeror's organization at the time the proposal is submitted then a completed Exhibit B, "Subcontractor/Team/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form (Exhibit D)" or Letter of Intent, is also required or the information will not be considered. The Government may seek additional references and reserves the right to use the information provided to obtain additional references.

2.5.3.13. Offerors are advised that the Government may use all data provided by the offeror in this volume and data obtained from any other sources, to include, but not limited to, data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources; from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract

Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program/Project Managers, Contracting Officers or rely upon personal business experience with the offeror. The Government reserves the rights to obtain and evaluate past performance information from any source it deems appropriate. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current accurate and complete past /present performance information rests with the offeror.

**END OF SECTION 00 21 16**

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. Aug 2020

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials. May 2014

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation. (Apr 1984)

As prescribed in 52.107(c), insert the following provision in solicitations in order to revise or supplement, as necessary, other parts of the solicitation that apply to the solicitation phase only, except for any provision authorized for use with a deviation. Include clear identification of what is being-altered.

Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

None ____ ____

(End of clause)

Section 00 22 16 - Supplementary Instructions to Proposers

SECTION 00 22 16 PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The Government intends to award a single contract to a qualified Small Business Offeror deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose proposal conforms to all the RFP's requirements and is judged to represent the Best Value to the Government in accordance with the evaluation scheme set out in this solicitation. The award will be made based on the best overall (i.e. best value) proposal that is determined to be the most be the most beneficial to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the three (3) evaluation factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance. To arrive at a Best Value decision, the Source Selection Authority will integrate the evaluation of Past/Present Performance, Technical and Price as set out in the solicitation. In terms of the relative importance of the factors, the Technical factor is approximately equal to the Present/ Past Performance and when combined, the non-price factors are approximately equal to the Price Factor. The firm that represents the best value to the Government will be selected for award in accordance with FAR 15.1, Source Selection Processes and Techniques.

1.2. To arrive at a Best Value decision this acquisition will utilize the FAR Part 15.101-1 tradeoff process unless the lowest priced offeror (with a price deemed reasonable and realistic) is also deemed to be the highest rated in terms of non-price evaluation criteria. If the lowest priced offeror is also the highest rated in terms of non-price Factors, no tradeoff is necessary. Further, there is no tradeoff necessary between any offer that is lower priced and higher rated in terms of non-Price Factors with respect to any other offers that are higher priced and lower rated for the non-Price Factors.

While the Government and the Source Selection Authority will strive for maximum objectivity, the evaluation process, by its nature, is subjective and therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire evaluation process.

1.3. The source selection process will be conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.3, Source Selection procedures. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria listed in "Evaluation Factors for Award." Noncompliance with the RFP requirements may raise serious questions regarding an offeror's technical ability, past performance and/or pricing and may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration for contract award.

Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will be easy for the Government to understand and will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

1.4. The Contracting Officer will begin the evaluation process by conducting a proposal compliance review for all timely-received proposals for determination of basic proposal adequacy prior to providing the proposals to the evaluators. Failure to provide a complete proposal may result in the proposal being removed from further consideration for award. Failure to address any factor Technical, Past Performance and Price or any technical subfactor shall be grounds for elimination from evaluation and consideration for award.

1.5. Offerors must ensure that no pricing information is displayed in Volume 2, Technical and Past Performance Proposal.

1.6. Although the assessment of Past Performance as a specific evaluation factor is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR Part 9, Past Performance…