B.08.02 W5J9JE23R0010-0004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The reason for this modif ication:

1. Add FAR clause 52.228-3 in full text, DBA is required for this solicitation;

2. Correct block 13.B. on page 1 of the solicitation, an offer gaurantee is required;

3. Add verbiage to Factor 1 in secion 00 22 00; and

4. Extend the proposal due date to 28 August 2023.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Aug-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W5J9JE23R0010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jul-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-Aug-2023

CODE

USACE TAE

CAMP ARIFJAN

COE T340

APO AE 09366

W5J9JE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W5J9JE23R0010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The offer guarantee has changed from is not required to is required.

The required response date/time has changed from 20-Aug-2023 04:00 PM to 28-Aug-2023 04:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been added by full text:

52.228-3 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) (JUL 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall--

(1) Before commencing performance under this contract, establish provisions to provide for the payment of disability compensation and medical benefits to covered employees and death benefits to their eligible survivors, by purchasing workers' compensation insurance or qualifying as a self-insurer under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 932) as extended by the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C. 1651, et seq.), and continue to maintain provisions to provide such Defense Base Act benefits until contract performance is completed;

(2) Within ten days of an employee's injury or death or from the date the Contractor has knowledge of the injury or death, submit Form LS-202 (Employee's First Report of Injury or Occupational Illness) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 930(a), 20 CFR

702.201 to 702.203);

(3) Pay all compensation due for disability or death within the time frames required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914, 20 CFR 702.231 and 703.232);

(4) Provide for medical care as required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 907, 20 CFR 702.402 and 702.419);

(5) If controverting the right to compensation, submit Form LS-207 (Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(d), 20 CFR 702.251);

(6) Immediately upon making the first payment of compensation in any case, submit Form LS-206 (Payment Of Compensation Without Award) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c), 20 CFR 702.234);

(7) When payments are suspended or when making the final payment, submit Form LS-208 (Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of Compensation Payments) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c) and (g), 20 CFR 702.234 and 702.235); and

(8) Adhere to all other provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act as extended by the Defense Base Act, and Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR Parts 701 to 704.

(b) For additional information on the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act requirements see http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lsdba.htm.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts to which the Defense Base Act applies.

(End of clause) http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lsdba.htm

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS CONDITIONS

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS CONDITIONS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

CHANGES HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

This solicitation is for the renovation of the existing air traffic control tower at Al Asad Air Base Iraq. The project consists of the renovation of the existing air traffic control tower. Work must include the demolition of interior finishes and equipment, renovation of interior spaces, electrical system, HVAC system, and restrooms. Project is a Design Build Contract, the Contractor must be responsible for designing all aspects of this project in accordance with Section 01 10 00, Section 01 10 15, and the provided drawings in the Appendix.

B. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) AND JOINT CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING SYSTEM

(JCSS):

Contractors (including Joint Venture entities) shall be registered in the SAM and determined to be responsible prior to award. For more information, visit the SAM website at SAM.gov.

Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS): Offerors must demonstrate that they are registered in the JCCS.

Offerors must provide evidence of an active JCCS registration in good standing, which is current as of the date of proposal receipt to be considered eligible for award. Information on JCCS registration is available at the following web-site: https://www.jccs.gov. The Government may choose to search the JCCS database using the JCCS Company ID number supplied by the vendor to verify eligibility. An “Unacceptable” rating will be assigned to Offerors providing incomplete or incorrect information pertaining to JCCS registration. If an offeror is a joint venture (JV), the JV entity must have a valid registration representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. This is applicable to SAM and JCCS. The Government will not accept separate registrations and licenses for each separate entity representing the JV.

The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for work under this procurement is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45M.

Offerors must ensure that NAICS code 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is listed in their SAM registrations.

C. QUALIFICATION PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, CONTENT AND FORMAT

The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of any responses to this solicitation. Oral explanations or instruction to offerors are not binding. Any information given to an offeror which impacts the solicitation and/or offer will be given in the form of a written amendment to the solicitation. Any and all amendments to the solicitation will be issued electronically at SAM.gov. It is an offeror's responsibility to check continuously for any amendments to this solicitation and acknowledge any and all amendments in its proposal submission.

Offerors should not modify the terms and conditions of the solicitation in either the technical or price proposal or add conditions or qualifications to their offers. Should an offeror include terms and conditions or qualifications to their offerors. Should an offeror include terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, that o:fferor may be determined to be ineligible for award, and any such terms and conditions (which conflict with or do not meet the minimum standard set by the terms and conditions of the solicitation) included in a proposal on which the awarded contract is based shall have no effect on the contractor’s obligations whatsoever unless they are intentionally, specifically, and explicitly accepted by the Government. Any questions related to specific terms and conditions contained within the solicitation should be resolved prior to submission of an offer.

D. PROPOSAL CONTENT

Offerors are required to submit proposals with at least the minimum content specified herein. A proposal without the minimum content may result in a determination that the proposal is unacceptable. The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experience. Clear identification of proposal details shall be the sole responsibility of an offeror.

All information intended to be evaluated as part of the qualification proposal shall be submitted within the qualification proposal. Do not include references to material or information not found within the qualification proposal. Referencing information not found within the qualification proposal could lead to an offeror' s proposal being determined unacceptable if it renders the proposal materially incomplete in any respect.

a. COVER PAGE: A cover page shall appear at the beginning of each volume, and at a minimum, shall consist of the following information:

i. Solicitation Number

ii. Offeror's name, physical mailing address, telephone number, and email address of the official having the authority to bind the offeror contractually.

iii. Offeror's DUNS Number, CAGE Code and TAX ID (TIN)

b. TABLE OF CONTENTS: A table of contents shall be placed in each volume and shall identify major areas by title, page number and volume location.

c. VOLUME I-TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: The information required within an offeror's technical proposal is described under Basis for Evaluation.

The Volume I Technical proposal shall address the following factors:

i. Factor 1: Relevant Experience with Similar Projects

ii. Factor 2: Technical Approach

iii. Factor 3: Past Performance

d. VOLUME II -PRICE

E. PROPOSAL FORMAT

Proposals must be typed and submitted in English. Proposals submitted in a language other than English are unacceptable and will not be evaluated or reviewed. Letters of Commitment, partnership agreements and Joint Venture Agreements, if not written in English, must be accompanied by English translated copies with signed statements, in English, by an authorized representative who can bind the offeror that the English translation is true and correct.

An offeror's proposal must include an original copy of both volumes in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).

An offeror's qualification proposal and representation and certification information must be submitted as two separate volumes (PDF files). Submit one file which includes the Volume I – Non-Price (Technical) Proposal, and the second file which includes the Volume II - Price Proposal. Page limits, if stipulated must be adhered to. The Government will not evaluate any material that exceeds the page limits specified herein. Proposals shall be sized to print on 8 ½ x 11" paper ( 11" x 17" for drawings). Margins shall be no smaller than a half inch (1/2"), font face shall be Times New Roman or Arial, and font size shall be no smaller than 10 point font.

A page is defined as a single sheet of paper with text on both sides. Pages furnished for organizational purposes only, such as a cover page or table of contents, are not included in the page limitation. Corporate Certificates, Joint Venture Agreements, Partnership Agreements, and Letters of Commitment are also not included in page limitations.

Offerors shall place the following notification on the bottom of each page of their proposals: "Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104. Do not disclose any source selection information to any unauthorized person." All information must be confined to the appropriate volume. In order to reduce proposal size, the Offeror must confine the proposal to required information sufficient to provide an adequate analysis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, o permit a complete and accurate evaluation of their proposals. It will be up to the offerors to identify the sections in which a table of contents, a summary section with a brief abstract of the volume, and the narrative discussion will be located. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.

F. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

All proposals must be submitted through PIEE (Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment) (piee.eb.mil).

Proposals submitted through facsimile, email, etc., are not authorized.

G. SOLICITATION INQUIRIES

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a web-based program that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at https ://www.projnet.org/projnet/.

Offerors shall submit one question per inquiry. All inquiries containing multiple questions will be rejected.

Offerors will receive acknowledgement s of their question via email, followed by answers to their questions after they have been processed by the Government's technical team. Offerors may view all bidder inquiries through ProjNet.

Inquiries must be submitted seven (7) calendar days prior to the proposal due date. Offerors will not be able to submit inquiries after this date as the ProjNet system must be shut down. To submit and review bid inquiries, prospective offerors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access.

The Bidder Inquiry Key: 5JRUZB-34PSMZ

Specific Instruction for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

a. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

b. Identify the Agency as USACE.

c. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

d. Email. Enter the email address you would like to us for communication.

e. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

f. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, city, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, and Time Zone.

Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

g. Click Add User. Once this is completed, you are now registered with ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Submit questions or review questions and answers. A bidder who submits a question will receive an automated email notification that their question has been received. When an answer is posted to a question, the question and answer is then available for all other bidders to review.

For specific step-by-step for POSTING YOUR INQUIRIES, see the Reference link on the Contract Viewer.

For questions about ProjNet-®, please contact the Call Center Help Desk toll free at 1-800-428-HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US Time Zone). ProjNet-® questions can also be emailed to the Help Desk at staff@rcesupport.com.

Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit: The Government does anticipate a site visit during the solicitation. A site visit will be held 24 July 2023 at 1000 AM. Please review site visit attachments for this solicitation to submit required information no later than one (1) week prior to the site visit.

H. DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERORS

Unsuccessful offerors will be notified in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.5. An unsuccessful offeror may request a pre-award debriefing or a post-award debriefing by submitting a written request to the contracting officer within three (3) days after receipt of the notice excluding the offeror from the competition and award. Offerors are entitled to not more than one debriefing for each proposal.

I. EVALUATION FACTORS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

DEFINITIONS

1. Rating The adjective/descriptor assigned by the evaluators to the non-cost/price factors. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability but not ranked using the non-cost/price factors/subfactors.

2. Technical Rating Assess whether the offeror’s proposal will satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements. Determine whether the offeror’s proposal is acceptable or unacceptable using the ratings and descriptions outlined below.

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation

PROPOSAL EVALUATION

In accordance with FAR 15.304 and 15.101-2, the following factors will be considered when evaluating the proposals:

Volume I:

Factor 1 – Relevant Experience with Similar Projects Factor 2 – Technical Approach Factor 3 - Past Performance mailto:staff@rcesupport.com

Volume II - Price

Technical components will be evaluated based on the following evaluation factors:

VOLUME I, FACTOR 1 – Relevant Experience with Similar Projects

Submission Requirements Offerors shall complete an Experience Overview Sheet, Attachment 1, with a total listing not-to-exceed five (5) projects that best represent the Offeror’s work experience required on this solicitation. Projects must be performed within the last six (6) years of the solicitation issue date or from the date or at least 80% complete by the proposal submission due date of this solicitation, If more than five projects are submitted, only the first five projects will be evaluated.

Offerors shall provide an Experience Information Sheet, Attachment 2, for each project listed on Attachment 1, Experience Overview Sheet. The Experience Information sheets must be filled out completely

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate based on Recency, Relevancy, and Depth of Experience.

1. RECENCY: Projects considered recent shall be completed within the last six (6) years from the date of the solicitation or at least 80% complete by the proposal submission due date for this solicitation.

2. RELEVANT: Projects demonstrate examples of design and construction of infrastructure and facilities similar to those to be performed under this solicitation. Relevant Projects are/were projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:

a. Projects with a cost of $500,000 or higher;

b. New Installation or replacement of major building systems such as electrical, mechanical, and plumbing;

c. Design Build Renovation of Sanitary Collection Systems; Water Distribution Systems; and/or Electrical

Distribution Systems.

Please see Definitions of Relevancy in Table below:

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Adjectival Rating Description

Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

3. DEPTH: The Government will evaluate the offeror’s depth of experience in the following categories. Depth is demonstrated by providing a detailed explanation as to how the project meets the requirements of the category;

and how the project demonstrates experience performing construction activities anticipated under this solicitation.

a. New Installation or replacement of major building systems such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing;

b. Design Build Renovation of Sanitary Collection Systems; Water Distribution Systems; and/or Electrical Distribution Systems.

4. In order to be considered technically acceptable for this factor, the recent projects submitted, in any combination, must meet all the relevancy criteria in paragraph 2.a. through 2.c. above. It is NOT a requirement that all relevancy criteria be met in one project, relevancy can be satisfied by using a combination of projects.

VOLUME I, FACTOR 2 - Technical Approach

Show the overall construction phase for major items (electrical repair and installation, mechanical repair and installation, plumbing repair and installation, finishes, commissioning, and closeout).

Show turnover of the project. The time to complete the project and turnover to the Government shall consider the requirement for the contractor’s QC completion inspection and the subsequent joint Government-contractor turnover inspection.

Show as-built drawing submissions.

Constraints: Offeror must demonstrate the capability and flexibility to plan and schedule the complete project to meet the proposed contract completion period. Clearly identify any constraints on the schedule presented (i.e., labor and material availability, permits, weather, etc.). Indicate the anticipated overall critical path on the schedule.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Offeror must clearly articulate a narrative demonstrating the Offeror’s understanding of the construction schedule’s logic and constraints, as well as the Offeror’s understanding of the Contract requirements.

Include at least the major construction activities and milestones identified.

Start no earlier than the Contract Award Date (for this purpose only, assume a contract award date of 30 September 2023).

Identify project duration (shown as Day 1) starting on the day that Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) is issued.

VOLUME I, FACTOR 3 - Past Performance

The offeror shall demonstrate past performance though the submission of projects using the Construction – Past Performance Assessment Worksheet. A minimum of three (3) with a maximum of five (5) projects shall be submitted. If a Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) rating is not available for a submitted project, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) shall be submitted. If a project has a CPARS rating, no PPQs for that project will be accepted. If any negative past performance information is received on the PPQ to which the Offeror has not an opportunity to respond, the contractor will be given an opportunity to provide rebuttal.

Offerors should provide accurate, current, and complete contact information for references.

The offeror may submit projects for evaluation performed by joint venture.

The Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance.

A subcontract client or prime PPQ.

The offeror shall provide English speaking references Details contained within Section 00 22 13 of the solicitation.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will review all performance evaluation ratings and past performance questionnaires for projects submitted under Factor 3.

The Government may contact provided points of contact listed on the Experience Information forms submitted under Factor 3.

Details contained within Section 00 22 13 of the Solicitation.

Past Performance Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

VOLUME II – Price

Completed Section 00 10 00, Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) BID Schedule. All CLINs shall be completed with unit price, quantity, and extended price. All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification.

In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the extended price, the unit price will govern.

Offerors should note that the Government intends to award the contract without entering into discussions or price negotiations. Therefore, offerors should submit their best and final price for consideration.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate proposals for the purpose of determining the reasonableness, completeness and balance of the prices as described below:

The price proposal is complete: To be complete, the offeror shall provide all data that is requested to evaluate the price. The Government will assess the extent to which the proposed prices comply with the content and format requirements set forth in this solicitation. Completeness includes providing a complete proposal schedule.

The price proposal is balanced. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated. An offeror's proposal may be unacceptable if it is determined that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

The price proposal is reasonable. For a price to be reasonable, it shall represent a price that provides the lowest acceptable price to the Government when considerations given based upon comparison with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and to prices in the market.

Price evaluations will not result in an assigned adjectival rating. Contract line items will be analyzed to determine whether unit prices proposed for the work to be performed reflect the offeror’s understanding of the solicitation requirements and are consistent with the offeror’s technical proposal. Offerors are cautioned to distribute direct costs, such as, material, labor, equipment, etc. and indirect costs, such as, job overhead, home office overhead, bonding, etc., to the appropriate contract line items. Both parties shall presume that field overhead costs through the proposed contract duration are inclusive in the offered price. Price proposals that are incomplete, unbalanced, or unreasonable may be considered unacceptable.

Discussions:

The Government intends to make award without discussions, although the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is determined to be in the Government's best interests. Therefore, an offeror that desires consideration for the contract award is advised to comply with all mandatory requirements of this solicitation for submission of price and non-price factors.

J. BASIS OF AWARD

1. The proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR.15.101-2 based on the Lowest Price technically

Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made to the offeror who represents the best overall value to the Government and has been determined to be responsible in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.1. The Government intends to award one FFP contract at the conclusion of non-pricing and pricing evaluations. All proposals will receive consideration through price analysis and a review for balanced pricing.

2. The technical evaluation team shall evaluate proposals, starting with the lowest price and moving to the next lowest, until a technically acceptable proposal is found. Once a technically acceptable proposal is found, no further proposals will receive a technical evaluation.

3. There may be contained within the evaluation factors certain mandatory or minimum requirements to be met for evaluation. There are also contained within the described factors requirements for the submission of certain documents. Failure to satisfy any mandatory or minimum requirement may result in a determination that a proposal is unacceptable.

4. The Government intends to select one offeror for an award without discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussion if the Government determines that to do so would be in its best interest. Therefore, an offeror’s proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a technical and pricing standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is determined by the Contracting Officer / Source Selection Authority (SSA) to be necessary.

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