W911KB24R003301 ESS MATOC AM_1.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 purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Update Section G to remove 252.204-7006 and reflect change Max Order Amount from $3M to $2M.

2. Update Section I, clause 52.216-18 from 30 September 2027 to 30 September 2029.

3. Incorporate changes made to sections L (Submission Requirements) and M (Evaluation Criteria).

4. Incorporate the Bidder inquiry responses and incorporate any changes made as a result of those inquiries (See Summary of Changes).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 53

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Jul-2024

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 W911KB24R0033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Jun-2024

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 is extended, X 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

01-Jul-2024

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, AK

CEPOA-CT (W911KB)

2204 TALLEY AVENUE

JBER AK 99506-0898

W911KB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911KB24R0033

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following have been modified:

ORDERING PROCEDURES

1.1 INDEFINITE-QUANTITY, INDEFINITE-DELIVERY (IDIQ) MULTIPLE -AWARD TASK ORDER

CONTRACTS(MATOC): This IDIQ MATOC award is for in support of the USACE Alaska District Environmental Quality (EQ) Program. Requirements will be carried out as specified in the individual task orders at locations throughout USACE POD Area of Responsibility (AOR), which includes but is not limited to Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, and the Pacific Islands. This is a total small business set-aside and holds a maximum capacity of $48M. This contract will have a 5-year base ordering period.

1.2 The minimum guarantee for the entire contract period shall be $5,000.00, which may be satisfied by obligating funds and/or issuing task orders against the contract that meet or exceed the minimum guarantee amount. In the event that the contract expires prior to award of a task order to satisfy the minimum guarantee, the contractor may submit a request for payment for damages, up to the minimum guarantee amount, within 30 days after contract expiration. The request shall include detail regarding costs incurred by the contractor.

1.3 FOR TASK ORDER PROPOSALS: Task Order proposals shall include the established and maximum contractually binding Key Personnel labor (or lower) rates and escalation rates incorporated into the base IDIQ contract. The burdened labor rates used for the negotiation and award of task orders shall not exceed the rates on the Section B, Pricing Schedule that correspond to the timing of the task orders’ performance period.

1.4 PERFORMANCE: Performance shall be authorized only by issuance of Task Orders by the Contracting

Officer per the procedures discussed in the Ordering Procedures paragraph below. No work will be performed prior to receiving a written and signed (by the Contracting Officer) task order. Task orders may be issued by the Contracting Officer electronically via e-mail or through PIEE Solicitation Module.

The effective date of the task order will be the date signed by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 There is no limit on the number of task orders that may be issued. Task orders may not be issued over

$2,000,000.00 (AM#1)unless the Awardee decides to accept Task Order. The Government may issue simultaneous task orders requiring performance at multiple locations. See contract clause 52.216-19 for minimum and maximum order amounts.

1.6 Modifications that increase the scope of task orders must be issued within the Task Order performance period, but the performance period of the task order may extend beyond the contract’s ordering period.

The Contractor shall complete all work described in the Performance Works Statement (PWS) for each task order within the performance period of each task order. Overall, task order performance may not extend one (1) year beyond the last date to order under this MATOC.

1.7 Task orders will be issued as firm fixed price (FFP).

1.8 In the event of any inconsistency between the contract and any task order, the terms and conditions of the contract shall govern.

2.0 ORDERING PROCEDURES: As the needs of the Government are determined, the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will notify the Contractor(s) of an existing requirement. A Task Order Request for Proposal (to include the PWS and any site specific Special Contract Requirements for submission with the Contractor's Task Order proposal) will be issued. The Contractor(s) shall then prepare and submit a technical and cost/price proposal for accomplishing the work requested for the task order (or, if applicable, the task order modification).

3.0 The time set for the receipt of proposal(s) for each task order or modification will be identified in each Task Order Request for Proposal. Failure to submit a timely proposal may cause determine to terminate this contract. Task orders will be awarded on the basis of best value. The basis for determining best value (Lowest Priced/Technically Acceptable or Tradeoff) will be included in the Task Order Request for Proposal.

3.1 Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)Task Orders:

(a) Fixed-price task orders may be competed using best value tradeoff or lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) selection procedures.

(b) The proposal provided by the Contractor(s) shall meet the requirements specified in the Task Order Request for Proposal. For a task order to be awarded using best value tradeoff procedures, a comprehensive technical proposal may be required.

3.2 Travel: All per diem costs shall be in accordance with the current rates established by the Joint Travel

Regulations. Profit shall not apply to travel costs.

3.3 TASK ORDER FORMAT: The IDIQ MATOC Task Order Requirements Checklist (attached at the end of this section) provides the Task Order Proposal Schedule, Task Order specific provisions and clauses and other Task Order specific information not otherwise provided in the contract. The IDIQ MATOC Task Order Checklist shall be applicable to the solicitation, evaluation and award of IDIQ MATOC Task Orders.

3.4 Upon receipt of the Contractor proposal, the Government will review the proposal documents for adequacy and completeness.

3.5 It is anticipated that the task orders will be awarded based on competition and not require negotiations.

3.6 Past performance on previous task orders will be considered in evaluating proposals.

3.7 Task orders will be issued by the Contracting Officer using a DD Form 1155. Each task order will include the following information as a minimum:

1. Date of order

2. Contract number and order number

3. Contract line item number (CLIN), description, quantity, and unit price or estimated cost and fee

4. Performance Works Statement

5. Delivery or performance schedule

6. Accounting and appropriation data

7. Method of payment and payment office, if not specified in the contract

8. Any other pertinent information

3.8 The task order will be signed by the Contracting Officer.

3.9 The Contracting Officer may at any time, prior to award of the task order, determine that the task order is not in the best interest of the Government and not issue the task order. No liability will accrue to the Government for task orders cancelled prior to award.

3.10 INSURANCE: Prior to the commencement of any work, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Office a certificate or written statement of the required insurance. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the interests of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective until 10 days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer.

3.11 Notice to Proceed (NTP): The Contracting Officer shall issue a separate NTP letter upon receipt and approval of Insurance.

3.12 Signature Authority: Authorities set forth in the Contract or subsequent notifications from the Contractor shall be in effect for Task Orders unless separate notification of signature authority is received from the Contractor.

3.13 OPTIONS WITHIN TASK ORDERS AND/OR MODIFICATIONS: The Government may require performance of additional work, identified as an option item in individual task orders, at the price stated in the task order award. Evaluation of any option(s) price(s) shall be prior to award of the task order. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the option acceptance period stated in the specific task order or modification.

4.0 TASK ORDER OMBUDSMAN: IAW FAR 16.505 (b)(8), the USACE Head of the Contracting

Activity (HCA) has appointed a USACE Task Order Ombudsman. If the contractor believes it was not fairly considered for a particular task order, the contractor may present the matter to the contracting officer. The contractor may appeal the explanation or decision of the contracting officer to the USACE Ombudsman at the following address. The ombudsman will review the contractor’s complaint, and in coordination with the contracting officer, ensure that the contractor was afforded a fair opportunity to be considered for the task order.

Richard L. Jenkins

TO/DO Ombudsman 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22315-1000

PH: (202) 761-1000

Email: richard.l.jenkins@usace.army.mil

5.0 PAYMENTS: All requests for payment shall be submitted to the appointed Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) specifically assigned to each task order. Payments to the Contractor will only be made against the Contract Line Iten Number (CLIN) associated with the specific Task (to include Fiscal Year in which the work was performed) for which the Contractor is requesting payment. The Contractor is required to clearly identify the CLIN and the amount billed for each Task within the Task Order on the payment request (invoice). Work under FFP CLINS will be payable upon tender and acceptance under FAR 52.232-1 "Payments " and FAR 52.232-25 "Prompt Payment."

6.0 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE(S) (COR): Designation will be made at the task order level. Copies of the designation letters will be furnished to the contractor. Limits of authority are described in each designation letter. (If the assignments are changed, a new letter will be furnished to the contractor accordingly.

7.0 EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE: Contractor Performance Evaluations shall be completed annually for any task order over $1M and input into the Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) promptly upon completion (or annual period) of the task order period of performance (not later than 120 days after contract completion. The point of contact for Contractor Performance Assessment is the appointed is the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s authorized representative.

8.0 COMMUNICATION SECURITY: All communications with DOD organizations are subject to

COMSEC review. Contactor personnel shall be aware that telecommunications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from or terminating at DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian contractor personnel are advised that any time they place a call to or receive a call from Alaska District offices, they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor will assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with official DOD information.

9.0 PUBLIC AFFAIRS: The contractor shall not disclose or distribute any data, reports, software or electronic files generated or reviewed under this contract. All reports and data, including all electronic data and software, generated under this contract are the property of the Government. The contractor shall refer all requests for information to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and to the Contracting Officer.

The following have been deleted:

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions--Cost Vouchers MAY 2023

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.216-18 ORDERING. (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from effective date of IDIQ MATOC, 1 October 2024 through 30 September 2029 (Base) AM#1 or within 12 months of the option exercise effective date (if options exercised in accordance with contract requirements. No task order shall be issued after IDIQ MATOC ordering period end date.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when--

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either--

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of clause)

The following have been deleted:

52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey SEP 2023

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTION FOR RFP

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.0 GENERAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND PROPOSAL CONTENT

3.0 VOLUME I – TAB A – FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

4.0 VOLUME I – TAB B – FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE (CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT)

5.0 VOLUME I- TAB C – FACTOR 3, ORGANIZATION

6.0 VOLUME I – TAB C – FACTOR 4, KEY PERSONNEL

7.0 VOLUME II – TAB A – FACTOR 5: SF33 AND PRICE

8.0 VOLUME II– TAB B – FACTOR (NA): OTHER REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION PRE-

AWARD SURVEY

ATTACHMENTS

L-1 SUMMARY OFFEROR EXPERIENCEPROJECT EXPERIENCE FORM (A&B) AM#1

L-2 LETTER OF COMMITMENT

L-3 KEY PERSONNEL RESUME FORMAT

L-4 USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

L-5 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) INITIAL TASK ORDER

L-6 SEED TASK ORDER PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

L-7 OTHER REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

1.0 GENERAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL: All offers received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 15.1 and the DoD Source Selection Procedures. The government contemplates awarding up to four (4) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) Total Small Business Set-Aside (TSBSA). This will be a $48M shared capacity for Environmental Support Services for customers in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alaska district, Pacific Ocean Division (POD) Area of Responsibility (AOR) supporting POA Environmental Quality (EQ) Program.

1.1 CRITERIA OF WHO CAN SUBMIT

Any Small Business responsible, legally organized entity not identified on the Government’s Excluded Parties List as a debarred or suspended entity or an “inverted domestic corporation” as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 9.108 may submit a proposal. Contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia firms or any other interested parties may submit proposals.

1.2 CRITERIA OF JOINT VENTURE AND LLC PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

When proposing as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 33 unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. A copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the proposal (See Section M). Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration. If proposing as an 8(a) or HUBZone joint venture, the offeror shall ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124 or 13 CFR Part 126, respectively. When proposing as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a member authorized to bind the LLC shall sign the SF 33. A copy of the LLC Certificate of Organization, Articles of Organization and the Operating Agreement shall be submitted with the proposal. If establishing a JV – Ensure that the Section B proposed rates under both FFP Tables are established for the JV and not an individual firm. See Sections K for documents format for each.

1.3 NAICS CODE/SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services. The small business size standard is $19 Million. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that its classification data in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov is correct and current.

1.4 SOLICITATION POSTING AND AMENDMENTS

Solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the PIEE Solicitation Module website at: https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml via Solicitation Number # W911KB24R0033.

NOTE: It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments.

1.5 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE

Technical inquiries and questions relative to these documents should be submitted via the Offeror Inquiry system as indicated below. The cutoff date for All questions and/or comments will be ten (10) calendar days prior to the proposal due date.

a. Offeror Inquiry

b. technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via “Bidder Inquiry” in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

c. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system. To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on the next screen is correct and click on continue.

d. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry. A complete listing of all inquiries and responses will be issued by amendment after the inquiry period closes.

e. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

The Solicitation Number is: W911KB24R0033 https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml http://www.projnet.org/projnet

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 57ZIT2-68XRR6

f. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 10 calendar days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

g. Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

h. The call center operates weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

i. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

1.5.1 Specific Instructions 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. This should be marked as USACE.

c. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

d. Enter the email address you would like to use 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, Secret Answer, 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 within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

1.6 PROPOSAL SUBMITAL PROCEDURES

1. Submit electronic proposal packages to POA Contracting Officer through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. Any proposals submitted by mail or hand-carried will not be evaluated.

2. Proposals sent through proprietary or third-party File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites or DoD SAFE will not be retrieved unless this solicitation is amended to include changes to the proposal submittal location and manner. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to confirm receipt of proposal.

3. All proposals received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and may not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the FAR.

Note: For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf.

4. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the full proposal by the POA Contracting office point(s) of contact. In the event that the PIEE Solicitation Module is down, an alternate method for proposal submission will be issued via an solicitation amendment. Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission.

5. Electronic copies of each volume shall be compatible with the following software products: current Adobe Acrobat Reader and current Microsoft Office Suite. Narrative portions of the proposal shall be in Adobe Acrobat portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. The Offeror shall not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files into the proposal files. Electronic files shall be clearly identified for each volume, section, and item.

6. All price breakdown information to aide in the price evaluation shall be submitted in Excel format.

**All offerors are required to have PIEE Solicitation Proposal Manager(s) to submit an offer to a solicitation posted in the PIEE Solicitation Module. **

1.7 PROPOSAL FORMAT

https://piee.eb.mil/ https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf

Written materials: Shall be in 8 ½” x 11” format, not to exceed font size 10. Each bound volume will contain a Title Sheet on the cover for ready identification of the proposal, a first page in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c) (2) (i)-(v) and a full table of contents, separated by Tabs, as prescribed herein. Within each Tab, it is recommended that the proposal information be presented in the same relative format as the submission requirements are listed.

a. The offeror’s name, address, a signature of the official that can bind the firm and a telephone number and email address shall appear in the lower left corner of the title page of any document/volume to be evaluated.

b. Volume number, section, page number and date submitted shall appear in the bottom right corner of each page

(along with the revision number for the amended page, if necessary). Page numbering shall re-start with each Tab. One (1) page is defined as the front of one (1) sheet; the front and back of one (1) sheet will be counted as two (2) pages (in other words – any page that is double sided). The Government will not evaluate any material exceeding the page limitations stated in the RFP.

c. Information Excluded from the page limitations are;

i. Acronyms Page (If applicable)

ii. Table of Contents or Divider Tabs

iii. CPARS/PPQ

iv. Letter (s) of Commitment

v. Organization chart and Resumes

vi. Volume II

1.8 PROPOSAL CONTENT

There will be two (2) volumes for proposal submission.

For the Government to assess each offeror’s Technical Capability, Volume I shall address:

a) Technical Approach (Seed Task Order): All references to Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be found in Section L. The following attachment shall be required (L-5: Performance Work Statement (PWS) Seed Task Order).

b) Past Performance (Confidence Assessment): The following attachments shall be required (L-1 A&B:

Summary Offeror Experience Form and Project Experience Form)

c) Organization/Key Personnel: The following attachments shall be required (L-2: Letter of Commitment; L- 3: Key Personnel Resume Format).

For the Government to assess each offeror’s Other Information and Price, Volume II shall address:

d) Price/Cost: The following attachment shall be required (L-6: Seed Task Order Proposal Schedule).

Please refer to Section 6.1 for further information.

e) Required Pre-award Information. The following attachment shall be required (L-7: Other Required Pre-Award Information). Please refer to Section 7.1 for further information.

Each volume shall be tabbed as indicated in the table below.

TABLE 1 – PROPOSAL CONTENT VOLUMES AND TABS LIST

Volume 1 -

TAB A – FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL APPROACH (SEED TASK ORDER)

PWS Seed Task Order (Attachment L-5)

TAB B – FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE (CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT)

Summary Offer Experience & Project Experience Forms (Attachment L-1 (A) and (B)) (AM#1)

Past Performance Questionnaire (Confidence Assessment) (Attachment L-4)

TAB C – FACTOR 3: ORGANIZATION

Organization Narrative (Included, Organization Chart)

Letter(s) of Commitment (Attachment L-2) (Teaming Partners/Subcontractors)

TAB C – FACTOR 4: KEY PERSONNEL

Key Personnel Resume Format (Attachment L-3)

Volume 2

TAB A – FACTOR 5: SF33 AND PRICE/COST

Tab A-1: FFP Proposal for Seed Task Order (Attachment L-6)

Tab A-2: SF33 - Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Solicitation Section A)

Tab A-3: SF33 RFP Section B Key Personnel Labor Rates

TAB B – FACTOR (NA): OTHER REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

Tab B-1: Pre-Award Survey (Attachment L-7)

Tab B-2: Representations and Certifications (See Section K)

Tab B-3: Joint-Venture (JV) Agreement/Teaming Agreement/LLC Documents (as applicable)

Before a proposal will be considered for evaluation and subsequent award of contract, the offeror must assent to the terms and conditions in the RFP without exception and provide the information requested in the solicitation. The Government may exclude a proposal from further consideration if the offeror takes exception to any of the terms and conditions in the RFP.

For the purposes of the Volume 1 submission requirements, the following definitions shall apply:

Refer to instructions above that denote what consists of a page and ensure strict compliance with all page limitations indicated in the individual sections below. The Government will not evaluate any material that exceeds the page limits stated in each section.

Note 1: “Confidential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can nonetheless be provided to the Government as part of the offeror’s technical proposal. Offerors that include in their proposals information that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must clearly mark the proposal in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition” paragraph (e), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data.”

Note 2: In the case of an offeror that is part of a large, multi-segmented business concern, provide information directly pertaining to the specific segment of the business concern/office (i.e., the division, group, unit, etc.) that will perform work under the prospective contract with its own workforce. Do not provide information pertaining to the business concern in general or pertaining to other affiliated concerns, which will not be self-performing work under the prospective contract with their in-house workforces.

2.0 VOLUME 1 – TAB A – FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL APPROACH (SEED PROJECT)

See Section L, Attachment L-5, Performance Work Statement (PWS) Initial Task Order. This project is intended to be the first task order awarded under the ESS MATOC and will be subject to availability of funds.

2.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AM#1

Provide a narrative describing the offeror’s proposed technical approach to perform the FFP Seed Task Order. The page limit for this factor is four (4) pages. The proposed technical approach shall include:

• Description of the overall technical approach to conduct each task identified in the PWS to include the allocation and management of resources, schedule, deliverable tracking, and compliance.

• Identification of potential risks that may impact project schedule, budget, quality, safety, overall success, and describe the process to be used for implementing measures to avoid these risks.

• Discussion of the contents of the required submittals.

• Description of any limiting factors/assumptions.

3.0 VOLUME 1, TAB B – FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE (CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT)

3.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A maximum of six (6) environmental quality (EQ) projects as indicated below in Paragraphs 3.1.1 thru

3.1.2 will be evaluated. If an offeror disregards these instructions and submits more than six projects, only the first six projects will be evaluated. Offerors should describe each project with enough detail to ensure that the Government can meaningfully assess the projects against the evaluation criteria described in the RFP.

**Substantially complete is defined as being 50% complete by the date that proposals are due. If an offeror submits a project that it represents as “substantially complete,” the offeror must reasonably explain why the project is considered at least 50% complete. If an offeror submits an ongoing project without providing an accompanying reasonable explanation that explains how the project is at least 50% complete, the Government reserves the right to reject the project.

3.1.1 The offeror shall submit information for no more than six (6) EQ projects. Attachments L-1 (A) and L-1

(B) AM#1 shall include projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity that best demonstrate the offeror’s Environmental Quality experience (including but not limited to environmental conservation, environmental compliance, pollution prevention, and environmental operations and maintenance) as a prime contractor as described in this solicitation. To be evaluated, each project must have been completed or must be substantially complete** by the offeror within six (6) years of the date that proposals are due.

3.1.2 Provide one (1) page consolidated list of submitted projects for prime contractor, as well as any key subcontractors (the subcontractors required to be submitted for Factor 3 if applicable) to include a matrix that identifies project Past Performance relevant experience and the firms that worked on each (teaming). This should be the front page of submitted Attachment L-2 forms.

3.1.3 For each project submitted, the offeror shall provide:

a ) Project description and information using “Project/Offeror Experience Form” (Attachment L-1).

The offeror must address all items included on Attachment 1 (no more than two (2) pages per project). The “Project/Offeror Experience Form” may also be used for key subcontractor experience (Para: 4.1.4) if included as part of the team. Offerors may identify state and local government and private contracts that are like the requirements of this solicitation.

b) If a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation is available, submit it with the proposal.

c) If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment L-4) for the project. Offerors are advised to ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the Client point of contact. (Do not submit a PPQ when a completed CPARS evaluation is available).

o If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with proposal the first page of the PPQ, Offerors should follow up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Derek Hitt (Contract Specialist) at email derek.hitt@usace.army.mil and Phil Charles in email at phil.charles@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall instruct the clients to refer to the solicitation number in the subject line.

o PPQs are source selection materials. All successfully submitted PPQs will receive an email confirmation upon receipt. If the offeror does not receive the confirmation, it is the offeror’s responsibility to follow up to ensure the Government has received the information.

o Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs or CPARS previously submitted for other procurements. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

o Offerors may provide explanation on problems encountered on past projects and the corrective actions taken by the offeror.

d) In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the CPARS, using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), telephone interviews with organizations familiar with the offeror’s performance, Government personnel with personal knowledge of the offeror’s performance capability, and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

Provide a supplemental narrative, not to exceed two (2) pages, to address any of the following that are applicable.

mailto:derek.hitt@usace.army.mil mailto:phil.charles@usace.army.mil o Describe any previous teaming experience between current team members, if not described on the project experience forms.

Note: An offeror may receive credit for relevant experience under a previous business arrangement (ex. joint venture) if the offeror demonstrates that their role on the submitted project is relevant to their proposed role on this project. If the offeror is a joint venture, each firm of the joint venture shall provide information, demonstrating experience relevant to their role on this requirement. Clearly identify the role and responsibilities of each joint venture partner. Offerors who submit experience information of a parent, sister or other affiliated company must describe what involvement such company will have on the instant acquisition.

The offeror shall provide a one (1) page narrative that clearly and specifically indicates what resources of the parent, sister, or other affiliated company – its workforce, management, facilities, or other resources – will be provided or relied upon for contract performance. The Government may discount the experience of a parent, sister or other affiliated company unless the prime contractor clearly provides evidence of a binding teaming agreement or other contractual agreement which creates legal responsibility on the part of the parent, sister or other affiliated company or provides a Meaningful Relationship Commitment Letter (Attachment L-3), as it applies to proposal, include the following:

1. A statement of commitment as to the performance and utilization of the identified entity’s resources on the project.

2. Signatures of both the Offeror and Meaningful Relationship Entity.

a. Include performance recognition documents received within the last six (6) years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

b. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate, and complete past performance information rests with the offeror.

4.0 VOLUME 1 – TAB C – FACTOR 3: ORGANIZATION

4.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AM#1

4.1.1 The offeror shall submit a narrative speaking to the organization approach to program management. The description shall include the Offeror’s approach to performing task orders under this contract. Limit the information to two (2) pages. Also provide an organizational chart for key personnel and key subcontractors including lines of authority. The page limit does not include organizational chart or resumes submitted for key personnel.

4.1.2 Describe the contractors proposed to participate on this MATOC, their resources and how their resources will be utilized. Describe the organizational approach to project management and execution and explain how the organization expects to handle task order(s). The plan shall include a discussion if there are multiple projects at very diverse, remote locations ongoing at the same time. Also discuss teaming partners, subcontractors, and who will be providing the major services at the task order level. Include an organizational chart to show the relationship between the prime contractor, teaming partners, and subcontractors.

4.1.3 Include an organization chart outlining lines of communication for project execution. The chart shall correlate the organization with key personnel and shall show position title, lines of authority, and permanent job location for the following key personnel as a minimum: Program Manager, Project Managers (2), Program Chemist, Project Scientist/Engineer (3-4), Natural Resources Specialist, Cultural Resources Specialist, and Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The Offeror shall document unequivocal teaming arrangements with its key subcontractors. Use the Letter of Commitments (Attachment L-2) at the end of this section. After contract award, key personnel may be replaced only with the approval of the Contracting Officer or a properly appointed Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

4.2 VOLUME 1 – TAB C – FACTOR 4: KEY PERSONNEL

Key Personnel Capabilities/Qualifications and Experience: Provide resumes (not included in the page count limit above) for each Key Personnel stated above, using the Attachment L-3, Key Personnel Resume Form (or similar).

The proposed key personnel must meet the minimum qualification requirements stated in Section C. At a minimum, the positions of Program Manager (PM), one Project Manager, 2 Project Scientists/Engineers, and the SSHO shall be prime contractor employees.

5.0 VOLUME 2 – TAB A – FACTOR 4: SF33 AND PRICE/COST

5.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.1.1 Tab A-1: The offeror shall provide a price proposal for the FFP Seed Task Order scope of work (under Attachment L-6), using the FFP Seed Task Order Proposal Schedule (Attachment L-7) for submittal. The offeror shall apply the FFP fully burdened labor rates for key personnel as proposed on Section B Tables. The offeror will also ensure use, as applicable, of the Service Contract Wage Determination(s) in Section J. The contractor shall propose any subcontracting, supplies, materials, equipment, travel costs, as described below, that may be needed to carry out the work under the FFP Seed Task Order requirement. The offeror’s Seed FFP Task Order Proposal, for each task, shall include all necessary price elements. Other than cost and pricing data may be requested, in addition to the elements below to include, if additional information is necessary to determine fair and reasonableness of offeror’s price proposal.:

a. General Administration (G&A): Offerors shall propose a cost for other direct costs (ODCs) such as materials, supplies, and equipment. Backup documentation to support the proposed materials/supplies/equipment cost shall be provided in the offeror’s price proposal.

b. Travel. Offerors shall propose a cost for travel. Travel costs shall be proposed in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations. Backup documentation to support the proposed travel cost shall be provided in the offeror’s price proposal. No profit shall be applied to travel costs.

5.1.2 Tab A-2: SF33 - Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Solicitation Section A) - (No Page Limitations):

Provide completed Standard Form (SF) 33, where any and all solicitation amendments must be acknowledged on the SF33 by all offerors. Indicate period of acceptance for offeror’s proposal in Block 12 of the SF33 (at minimum – 180 calendar days). The SF33 is to be completed by all offerors and duly executed with an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company in accordance with FAR 4.102, which includes specific instructions pertaining to individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint venture participants, and agents.

5.1.3 Tab A-3: SF33 RFP Section B Key Personnel Labor Rates (Solicitation Section B) – (No Page Limitations): The offeror shall completely fill out all tables in Section B for the prime offeror and include tables as necessary for any key subcontractor firm(s). The rates that the offeror proposes shall show the fully burdened labor rates (excluding profit) for firm-fixed price (FFP) rate(s) for each year of the contract. The offeror shall complete the “FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Rates” tables in Section B for submission under this Volume 2. The rates proposed in Section B will be binding and will become the maximum allowable rates for the Seed Task Order proposal and any subsequent task orders issued during the ordering period of the contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Thus, the rates proposed on a task order may be less than those proposed in Section B but may not exceed the maximum rates included unless the applicable wage determination is higher than the offeror’s base rate in the contract. Required supporting documentation (if any) shall be provided with the offeror’s proposal.

Information for completing the tables and identification of required supporting documentation is provided below:

“FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Rates” tables - For FFP efforts, offerors shall propose burdened labor rates (excluding profit) for all labor categories provided in the “FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Rates” tables in Section B.

Rates shall include application of all indirect rates but shall exclude profit. The labor rates proposed for the offeror's personnel are the maximum allowable rates for task orders issued during the ordering period of any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Therefore, labor rates for the offeror's proposed personnel may be less per individual task order but may not exceed the maximum rates included in the IDIQ MATOC award. The offeror must propose a rate for each, and every labor category listed in the table regardless of whether the offeror employs personnel in every required category or intends to rely on key subcontractors for the particular labor categories.

Offeror shall not propose additional labor categories.

General and Administration (G&A) - G&A overhead percentage proposed must be fully supported. If a recent audit or financial statement of corporate overhead expenses, performed by a government or private auditor or certified public accountant exists that supports the rate proposed, submit it as part of the offer. The G&A rate will be a binding element that will become the maximum allowable rate for task orders issued during the respective contract ordering period.

Escalation Factors - The offeror shall provide the escalation factors applied to the labor categories for each calendar year after Base Period Year 1. The offeror shall also provide the basis for any proposed/projected price escalation and the assumptions used, if any. The offeror shall provide copies of the escalation forecasts as support documentation in the proposal.

6.0 VOLUME 2 – TAB B – OTHER REQUIRED PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

NOTE: THESE PRE-AWARD REQUIRED ITEMS UNDER VOLUME 2 SHALL BE TREATED AS SOURCE

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6.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

6.1.1 Tab B-1: Pre-Award Responsibility Determination – It is the policy of the Department of Defense (DoD) that contracts shall be awarded only to contractors determined to be responsible in accordance with Part 9 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In order to make the required determination and expedite the contract award, the Offeror shall submit the information in Section L, Attachment -7 AM#1, and the offeror shall submit the following information: A copy of the firm’s annual financial statement(s) for the past three years (or for the period it has been in business, if less than three years).

6.1.2 Tab B-2: Representations and Certifications (See Section K): All offerors must have electronically completed annual Representations and Certifications and have an active account in the www.SAM.Gov. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that these online Representations and Certifications are updated as necessary to reflect changes, but at least annually to ensure that they are kept current, accurate and complete. Offeror must also complete and return the required items for their proposal included in Section K of the solicitation.

6.1.3 Tab B-3: Joint Venture Agreement/Teaming Agreement/LLC Documents (See Section K for sample format - as applicable): Provide Joint Venture Agreement, Teaming Agreement or LLC Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement or any other agreements between firms (ie. Mentor-Protégé,etc). These documents must clearly identify the individual(s) authorized to bind the company.

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ATTACHMENT L-1 (A) (Volume 1, Section L, Tab A)

SUMMARY OFFEROR EXPERIENCE FORM

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Offeror shall use the table format above but can add experience and/or additional categories of experience as appropriate.

ATTACHMENT L-1 (B) (Volume 1, Section L, Tab A)

PROJECT EXPERIENCE FORM

REFERENCE PROJECT #___

A. IDENTIFY THE FIRM WHOSE EXPERIENCE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BELOW.

(Provide firm name, business unit/division, if applicable)

B. GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT PROVIDED AS A REFERENCE

1. Project Title and Location

2. Complete name of customer/project owner entity (Government agency, commercial firm, or other organization)

3. Complete name of regulatory agency

4. Name and address of the prime contractor, if the offeror was not the prime contractor

5. Contract/reference number, to include task order number(s) if applicable

6. Offeror’s role on the referenced project: Prime, Subcontractor, Other

7. Percentage and type of work on the referenced project self-performed by the offeror

8. Percentage and type of work on the referenced project subcontracted by the offeror

9. Contract price (original and current or final)

10. Contract type: Fixed-Price or Cost Reimbursement.

11. Contract period of performance

C. CURRENT STATUS OF CONTRACT: (Choose one.)

Work underway.

Work completed, no further action pending or underway.

Work completed,…