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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

LIST OF DOCUMENTS

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

A. All Technical Exhibits are contractually binding.

B. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most current Department of Labor Service Contract Act Wage Determinations applicable for this requirement. Wage Determinations can be downloaded at: http://www.wdol.gov/.

C. Document Listing:

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.0.1 This section provides general guidance, as well as specific instructions on format and content, for preparing proposals. The Offeror’s proposal must include all information requested and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory and failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and may eliminate the Offeror from further consideration for award. It is the Offeror's responsibility to ensure the completeness of the proposal submitted. With respect to cost/price proposals, the burden of proof for credibility rests with each Offeror. Evaluation of a proposal will be conducted solely on the basis of the information contained within it and the Government will not assume that an Offeror possesses any capabilities not specified. Inconsistencies among the parts of each proposal shall be explained. Any unexplained inconsistency may raise a fundamental question of the Offeror's understanding of the requirement and/or ability to perform. Offerors are advised that their proposals are presumed to represent their best efforts and must complete responses to this Request for Proposal (RFP). Proposals that simply reiterate the contents of this RFP, or contain only superficial responses, may be considered unacceptable. Evidence of experience, capability, and qualifications that clearly demonstrate and support the Offeror’s claims are essential. The absence of such evidence will adversely influence the evaluation of the proposal.

1.1 POINT OF CONTACT

All questions, concerns, or clarifications shall be addressed to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) listed below as the sole point of contact for this acquisition. All inquiries must be made in writing and submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist with a copy to the PCO. Offerors will receive a notice of receipt, but if they do not, it is their responsibility to follow-up by contacting the addressees listed below.

Contract Specialist:

Thomas R. Williams

MICC-JBLM

Box 339500, MS-19, Bldg 2015 N. 4th Street Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433-9500 Phone—(253) 966-3486 Email: thomas.r.williams60.civ@mail.mil

Procuring Contracting Officer:

Clifford E. Jackson

MICC-JBLM

Box 339500, MS-19, Bldg 2015 N. 4th Street Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433-9500 Phone—(253) 967-7399 Email: clifford.e.jackson8.civ@mail.mil

1.2 PROPOSAL CLARITY

The proposal shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements. The Offeror shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of the Offeror’s capabilities or experience; and as such, the Government will base its evaluation solely on the information presented in its proposal and information obtained through sources identified in past performance paragraph 8.1.2. The Offeror is reminded that the Government intends to award this contract based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

1.3 RESTRICTIONS ON DISCLOSURE AND USE OF PROPOSAL

A proposal may include data, such as technical designs or concepts, financial data, or management plans that the Offeror does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government for any purpose other than proposal evaluation and contract award. If the Offeror wishes to restrict the proposal, the Offeror shall mark it in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e).

1.4 DISPOSITION OF PROPOSALS

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, Government Contract Files, the Government will retain the “original” copy of all proposals and supplemental documents provided. Unless the Offeror requests otherwise, at the completion of this acquisition the Government will destroy all extra copies of proposals and additional documents submitted.

1.5 POST AWARD NOTICES & DEBRIEFINGS

Post-award notices and debriefings will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.506. The PCO will notify unsuccessful Offerors in accordance with FAR 15.503. Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offerors may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505 or 15.506. Offerors desiring debriefings must make their requests in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506 as applicable.

1.6 RESTRICTIONS OF CONTACTS

Concurrent with the release of this RFP, appropriate offices will be advised that a source selection action is in progress for the proposed award and that contact by participating Offerors on the subject of this RFP is inappropriate. Recipients of this RFP shall not attempt such contacts during this period.

1.7 PRE-AWARD SURVEY

A pre-award survey may be accomplished on all Offerors submitting proposals to supplement the determination of contractor responsibility as defined in FAR 9.1. The Offeror shall be required to participate in a pre-award survey for the purpose of determining its financial and technical ability to perform. The pre-award survey is conducted with the assistance of the Offeror’s cognizant Government Contract Administration Office to determine its eligibility and ability to perform. Refusal to participate in a pre-award survey and failure to provide all requested information may be cause for rejection of the offer.

The pre-award survey may include performance of a formal financial capability risk assessment or an audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) or other personnel assigned by the PCO to perform the task. This effort would be performed in accordance with DFARS 232.072-1 and the information required for an audit would include, but not be limited to, the information identified in DFARS 232.072-2. The contractor agrees to provide the financial information for such financial capability effort in a timely manner. Failure to provide the requested data could cause the offeror to be determined financially irresponsible as discussed in FAR 9.103(b).

1.8 DISCREPANCIES

If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the PCO in writing with supporting rationale. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

1.9 EVALUATION NOTICE (EN)

If any additional exchanges are required, a written EN will be sent to the Offeror. Offerors will be allowed sufficient time to submit written responses.

1.10 EVALUATION

Proposals will be evaluated IAW Section M of the RFP, Evaluation Factors for Award. The Offeror’s responses to this RFP will be used as a validation tool for the Offeror’s capabilities in reference to, and understanding of, the technical factor and/or sub-factors. Failure to comply with the RFP will render the proposal unacceptable, and may eliminate the proposal from consideration for contract award.

1.11 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE & SITE VISIT

1.11.1 The Government will hold a pre-proposal conference and site visit at Building 2015 in the Dallas Conference Room (Room 140), at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington on Wednesday, 14 October 2015 beginning at 10:00AM. Attendance is at the offeror’s expense. All interested firms may attend with a limit of two (2) attendees per firm due to limited conference room space. Please submit, in writing, the names of attendees and any questions they may have in advance by e-mail to the Contract Specialist at thomas.r.williams60.civ@mail.mil, with a cc to the Contracting Officer at clifford.e.jackson8.civ@mail.mil prior to 2:00PM PDT 8 October 2015.

1.11.2 Offerors or vendors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable, and to attend a preproposal conference. The purpose of the conference is to eliminate any possible misunderstandings of the terms of the RFP. Comments and/or questions during the conference/site visit will not be answered at the conference. This will ensure all offerors have the same opportunity to receive a correct and accurate answer. This also removes any risk of an incorrect answer being provided verbally without first verifying its accuracy. All comments and/or questions must be gathered and submitted via a SINGLE email per offeror, preferably in Microsoft Word documents attached to e-mail to the points of contact in paragraph 1.11.1 above no later than 20 October 2015. If responses to technical questions affect the SOW requirements or any other portion of the RFP, the Government will issue an amendment to the RFP; the RFP will remain unchanged unless the Government amends the RFP in writing.

1.11.3 In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim or adjustment after contract award.

1.11.4 To gain access to JBLM-Main and JBLM-North, if you do not have a contractor’s badge, you must obtain a visitor’s pass from the Visitor’s Center immediately outside the Liberty Gate. Take exit 120 off Interstate 5 and proceed toward the Liberty Gate. Just prior to the Liberty Gate, turn right into the Visitor’s Center parking lot. At the Visitor’s Center service window, state that you need a one (1)-day pass to attend a meeting at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fourth Avenue, Building 2015, Room 140. For a one (1)-day pass, no prior arrangements are necessary and have not been made. Allow plenty of time to process through the Visitor’s Center because it can be quite busy. To obtain the vehicle pass, the driver of the vehicle must present a valid driver’s license with picture, proof of current vehicle insurance, and valid vehicle registration. All passengers in the vehicle must also enter the Visitor’s Center and present a photo ID. Each passenger’s name will be entered on the vehicle pass in addition to the driver’s name. At the Liberty Gate entrance, guard personnel will check the vehicle pass along with the photo IDs of the driver and all passengers.

Driving directions to Building 2015 Once on post proceed to the 3rd light, make a right onto Pendleton Avenue.

On Pendleton go through 3 lights, Fourth Avenue is to your left.

If you pass the flashing yellow light in front of the fire station, you have gone too far.

You may turn onto Fourth Avenue, parking is allowed on one side of the street only. There is also a parking lot on the side of Building 2015, a parking lot between building 2015, and the other buildings in the quad. There is also parking across Pendleton. The parking areas on the street and in the quad are mostly open access, but they fill up quickly in the morning with employees; across the street parking is usually available throughout the day. As you face the front of the building, Room 140 (Dallas Conference Room) is on the first floor in the left wing.

1.11.5 If no one provides notice of attendance, the preproposal conference and site visit will be canceled. No other site visits or preproposal conferences will be scheduled or authorized.

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 PROPOSAL FORMAT

In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluation, the paper proposal (and electronic proposal if printed) shall meet format requirements. The proposal shall be limited to the submission of the volumes specified in Table 3.1.1 below. Each volume shall be separately bound in three-ring loose-leaf binders, within the required page limits, and with the specified number of copies.

2.1.1 TEXT

Text type shall be Times New Roman. Except for the reproduced sections of the RFP document, the text size (font) shall be no less than 12-point with normal proportional spacing. Text lines shall have 1.5 line spacing. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software.

2.1.2 PAGE LIMITATIONS

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal and (for paper copies) will not be returned to the Offeror. For electronic CD-ROM submission, no hidden fields, macros, comments, will be read. All information shall be written clearly and be easily accessible. Page limitations may also be placed on ENs, if required. The page limitations for ENs, if any, will be identified in the correspondence forwarding the ENs to the Offerors. When both sides of a sheet of paper display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate what is in the respective volume, which will not be counted in the page limits. In addition, the following will also not be counted in the maximum page limits: cover pages, tabs, cross-reference matrix, and glossaries. The page limitations specified in Table 3.1.1 shall be treated as maximum limits to assist in the evaluation of each proposal.

2.1.3 PAGE SIZE

A page is defined as each face of a 8 ½ x 11-inch sheet of paper containing information (excludes such things as blank pages, title pages, table of contents, tabs, dividers, glossaries, and indices). Page margins shall be a minimum of 1-inch each for the top, bottom and sides. All material must be contained within the page limits identified for each volume or appendix. The background color of each page of the proposal submission shall be white or ivory paper only. If Final Proposal Revisions (FPR) are required, the same initial proposal page limitations apply for each volume or appendix. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall apply to responses to ENs, and to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

2.1.4 TABLES, CHARTS, GRAPHS, AND FIGURES

Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and/or task layout, schedules, plans. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size when printed. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume and count as two (2) pages. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than Times New Roman 10 point. Text lines in all tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall have single (1) line spacing. All tables, charts, graphs and figures will be included in the page count. Any tables, charts, graphs and/or figures containing smaller than Times New Roman 10 point font will be disregarded. This restriction applies to both electronic and hard copy proposals. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

2.1.5 TAB INDEXING

Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections. Tabs/indexes will not count against the page limitations for the respective volume.

2.1.6 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations, acronyms and/or terms used, with explanation corresponding definition for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

2.1.7 BINDING AND LABELING

Each volume shall be separately bound and labeled in standard three-ring, loose leaf binders, and clearly identified on the front and side. The binders should permit the volume to lie flat when open, and allow for easy removal and replacement of pages. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, RFP number and the Offeror's name. The same identifying data should be placed on the spine of each binder. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Offeror Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

2.1.8 ELECTRONIC MEDIA OFFERS AND SUBMISSION

2.1.8.1 To enable the Government to successfully view the proposals electronically, the Offerors shall submit their proposals in Microsoft Office, i.e. Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel format. These file formats shall be exact duplicates of the paper copies. The Government will use the electronic copies in the evaluation process. The Government may use the electronic/CD proposal for all purposes; however, there is no requirement for the Government to compare or verify the consistency of the electronic proposal to the paper proposal. In the case of an identified dispute or variation in content, the electronic submitted proposal shall be deemed and treated as the official version for all purposes. Each CD-ROM case and the CD-ROM itself must be labeled as to the Offeror and numbered sequentially in the required number of copies.

2.1.8.2 File Preparation. All text, including table and figure identifiers, shall be indexed and 100% searchable text using Microsoft Word. All text shall be displayed as a font and not displayed as a bitmap in any proposal volume or appendix to facilitate the ability to copy and paste to another document.

2.1.8.3 Font and Page Setup. Text font and layout shall be as stated for paper copies.

2.1.8.4 Other Requirements. The Offeror shall not embed sound or video files into the proposal files. Minimize the use of scanned images and keep embedded graphics as simple as possible.

2.1.8.5 Proposal Format and Structure. Each volume of the electronic proposal shall be in its own subdirectory on the CD-ROM, sequentially labeled Volume 1 through Volume 3. Volume 3, Cost/Price, shall be submitted on a separate CD-ROM.

2.1.8.6 Proposal Table of Contents file. This file serves as a table of contents for the proposal information. Also include the list of key terms used in the proposal with their definitions, and a list of acronyms and abbreviations used in the proposal.

2.1.8.7 Cost/Price Data File. Submit an electronically encoded cost/price model in support of the proposed cost/price. Any cost/price model submitted must be consistent with your approved estimating system and must duplicate the logic and mathematical formulas reflected in the paper copy of your proposal. Formulas shall not be hidden and all links cannot exist to files not included with the submission. Cost/price models submitted must comply with the following format requirements:

1. Data file should be submitted on a CD.

1. Data file should be .XLS file format (MS-Excel 2007 or earlier) compatible format.

2.1.8.8 Viewing Environment. The Government anticipates viewing the electronic submittals with the following computer software and hardware: 1) IBM-compatible systems, 4.0 GB of RAM, nominal 19 inch color monitors, and standard CD ROM readers, 2) Windows 7 operating system, 3) Microsoft Office 2007, and Internet Explorer 8.0.

2.1.9 ELECTRONIC REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

All referenced documents for this RFP are available at the Army Publishing Directorate at http://www.apd.army.mil/.

2.1.10 PRICING INFORMATION

All pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price and/or the Contract Documentation Volumes. References to work hour estimates and material may be addressed in other volumes only as appropriate for justifying labor hours and material.

2.1.11 CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Proposals shall not contain classified information.

3.0 PROPOSAL VOLUME INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

3.1 VOLUMES

Offers will consist of four (4) separate proposal volumes: General & Contract Documentation, Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

3.1.1 PROPOSAL VOLUMES ORGRANIZATION, NUMBER OF COPIES, AND PAGE LIMITS

The Offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in Table 3.1.1 and these instructions. The titles and contents of the volumes shall be in accordance with Table 3.1.1. “Original” designates paper/printed submission.

+ 2 CD-ROMs No Limit

+ 2 CD-ROMs 30 pages total

+ 2 CD-ROMs See Para 8.0

+ 2 CD-ROMs No Limit

4.0 MAILING REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL MARKING OF PROPOSAL

4.1 Envelopes or other cover for material submitted in response to this RFP shall be opaque, and must be so presented that they may easily be identified. Offerors shall ensure that the sealed envelope or package used to submit the proposal shows the postmark time and date of receipt by the postal service, the RFP number, and the name and address of the offeror.

4.2 Offerors shall ensure that mailed proposals (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) are sent to the following address:

Mission & Installation Contracting Command-JBLM Attn: Thomas R. Williams Box 339500, MS-19, Bldg 2015 N. 4th Street Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433-9500

4.3 Hand-delivered proposals will conform to all of the requirements in the above section 4.0. The offeror shall deliver the proposal to the contracting office identified in paragraph 4.2 above. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure the sealed proposal package is marked with the date and time the proposal was accepted.

4.4 Electronic submissions via email or facsimile will not be accepted. Offers shall be mailed through a commercial/Government carrier or hand carried.

5.0 BIDDER’S LIBRARY

There will not be a physical Bidder’s Library. All unclassified Bidder documents including SOW attachments are available on the FedBizOpps website. All referenced publications for this RFP are available at the Army Publishing Directorate at http://www.apd.army.mil/.

6.0 VOLUME I – GENERAL & CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

6.1 Volume I must be clearly marked “VOLUME I - GENERAL & CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION, RFP W911S8-14-R-0013.” Offerors are required to submit a completed SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award) (including acknowledgment of all Amendments), Section B, and Section K. All final monetary extensions shall be in whole dollars only (to include unit prices). The General Volume shall be organized as follows and contain the identified information.

6.1.1 SF 1442 Solicitation, Offer and Award. The SF 1442 shall be submitted fully completed. The offeror is cautioned that the SF 1442 must contain an original signature in block 20B of the form. Ensure the following blocks are completed:

14 – Name and Address of Offeror (include DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax-ID number, and address) 15 – Telephone No. (Include area code) 19 – Acknowledgment of Amendments 20A – Printed name and title of signer 20B – Signature of offeror/contractor (must contain an original signature) 20C – Offer Date

6.1.2 SF 30 Amendment of Solicitation. The contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the RFP in accordance with the instructions on the SF 30 and with Section L, FAR 52.215-1(b), Instruction to Offerors—Commercial Items. Ensure the following blocks are completed:

8 – Name and Address of contractor 15A – Printed Name and Title of Signer 15B – Signature of Contractor/Offeror (original signature required) 15C – Date signed

6.1.3 Authorized Representatives. The offeror shall provide a letter signed by an officer of the company, on company letterhead, which identifies the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

6.1.4 Section K Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors.The offeror shall ensure that Section K is submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely. System for Award Management (SAM) is an e-Government initiative that consolidates the capabilities previously found in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).

6.1.5 Bonding

6.1.5.1 The offeror shall submit a proposal bond (Standard Form 24) with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government. A proposal bond equal to $1,900,000.00 (20% of the maximum contract amount of $47,500,000.00 divided by 5 years) is required.

6.1.5.2 Within 10 days of award, the contractor shall submit a performance bond (Standard Form 25) and a payment bond (Standard Form 25-A) with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government. The penal sum of such bonds shall be as follows:

6.1.5.2.1 The initial bond amount is based on the value of the proposed seed project. As defined in FAR 28.102-2, the “Original contract price” for indefinite-quantity contracts, means the price payable for the specified minimum quantity. However, when the value of task orders in progress exceeds the existing bonding, the Contracting Officer will require additional bond protection by directing the contractor to increase the penal amount of the existing bond, or to obtain additional bonds. All bond premium costs shall be included in the coefficients as an indirect cost. Since bond premium costs are included in the coefficients, there shall be no payments or Government reimbursement for bond premiums. Payments for bond premiums, at any time during contract performance, are not additional costs under this contract.

6.1.5.2.2 Performance Bond: The penal sum of the performance bond at the time of contract award shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the value of the proposed seed project.

6.1.5.2.3 Payment Bond: The penal amount of payment bonds at the time of contract award shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the value of the proposed seed project.

6.1.5.3 Required bonds shall be furnished by the contractor to the government prior to commencement of contract performance.

6.1.6 SBA 8(a) Eligibility. A copy of the letter from the Small Business Administration (SBA) evidencing proof of the offeror’s 8(a) eligibility that its firm is located within the geographical area serviced by the SBA Seattle District Office or it is an 8(a) construction firm with a bona fide place of business within the geographical competitive area, and the firm is assigned the applicable NAICS code referenced in this solicitation. Note: JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS - Joint Ventures are allowable on competitive 8(a) set-asides, however, the joint venture agreement must be received by SBA prior to proposal due date and approved before award of any resulting contract. If you are contemplating a joint venture on this project, you must advise your assigned SBA Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS) as soon as possible. It is also recommended that the agreement be submitted as soon as practicable to ensure compliance with established regulations. Any corrections and/or changes needed can be made only when your BOS has adequate time for a thorough review before the proposal due date. NO CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES ARE ALLOWED AFTER TIME OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL.

6.1.7 Exceptions or Assumptions to Terms and Conditions. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Since the Government intends to award without discussions offerors are advised that taking exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation may result in the proposal being found unacceptable without clarification. Clarification of any requirements or notice of any contractor exceptions or assumptions should be handled by submitting a question/recommended change prior to question submittal due date and proposal submittal. All assumptions/clarifications must be finalized prior to Final Proposal Revisions, if discussions conducted. If the offeror still finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, clearly indicate each exception in the appropriate volume along with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections A through M, and all attachments) and supporting rationale shall be identified as such and consolidated into an overview section of the subject volume using the format and content of Table 6.1. An overview section is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation.

Table 6.1 - Solicitation Exceptions

SOLICITATION

Document Page/ Paragraph Requirement/ Portion

Rationale

Page and Paragraph Numbers

why the requirement can/will not be met

7.0 VOLUME II – FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL

7.1 GENERAL

The Technical Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Offeror’s proposal. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical factors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Statements that the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

7.2 FORMAT AND SPECIFIC CONTENT

The Technical Capability Volume shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a form consistent with the Statement of Work (SOW) and the evaluation criteria for award set forth in Section M of this solicitation. The section shall be prepared in an orderly format and in sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the contractor’s technical competence and ability to comply with the contract task requirements specified in the SOW.

7.3 VOLUME ORGANIZATION

The volume shall address the technical capability subfactors and elements and be organized according to the following general outline:

Table of Contents List of Table and Drawings Cross Reference Matrix Glossary Subfactor A – Bonding Capability Subfactor B – Experience Subfactor C – Program Management Subfactor D – Seed Project

7.3.1 SUBFACTOR A: BONDING CAPABILITY

The Offeror shall provide information showing minimum available bonding capacity of $47.5M aggregate (anticipated $9.5M per year) with verification from the Securities or Bonding Company. The information shall include how long the Surety Company has provided bonding for the Contractor and the bonding limit for a single project, aggregate amount, and current available bonding.

7.3.2 SUBFACTOR B: EXPERIENCE

7.3.2.1 The Government requires a contractor capable of performing a variety of the different work expected under this contract. The contractor must be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously that are comparable in magnitude of construction of what is expected under this contract. The purpose is to demonstrate the offeror’s experience completing multiple projects with concurrent periods of performance using multiple construction disciplines.

7.3.2.2 The offeror, or offering entity in the case of a joint venture, shall provide evidence of no more than six relevant contracts, projects, or task orders completed within the past six years from the date this RFP was issued. Projects should demonstrate ability to perform multiple disciplines and the ability to manage concurrent periods of performance. Provide evidence of a minimum of three instances where a minimum of two or more projects were performed with overlapping periods of performance.

7.3.2.3 Experience shall be performed as a prime contractor or as the offering entity. If the offering entity does not have the requisite experience, then submit experience as a prime contractor for each individual partner.

7.3.2.4 For each project, submit the following information:

· Project Title & Location

· Dollar Value of Work your firm was responsible for (include your firm’s work and your subcontractor’s work)

· Start & Completion Dates (Month/Year)

· Brief Description of Project and its relevancy to work that may be ordered under any resulting contract

· Customer Point of Contact (i.e., name, relationship to project, agency/firm, city, state, current phone no., and email address)

· Percentage, dollar value, and specific types of work self- performed including type and number of trade staff

· Percentage, dollar value, and specific types of trades performed by your subcontractors.

7.3.3 SUBFACTOR C: JOC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT APPROACH

For this subfactor, the offeror shall submit a management approach for successful execution of the contract. The management approach shall include, at a minimum, the following:

7.3.3.1 The offeror shall describe in its management approach how the Contractor’s own workforce will be integrated into the JOC program. The offeror shall describe how the efforts of this workforce will (or will not) integrate with subcontractor efforts. The offeror shall demonstrate the capability to meet, sustain, and grow the workforce required to successfully perform the JOC requirements. The offeror shall describe in its management approach the division of authority, if any, between the home /corporate office and the site office, the offeror’s approach for daily and strategic management of resources, and how the requirements of FAR 52.236-6, Superintendence by the Contractor, will be met;

7.3.3.2 The offeror shall describe in its management approach its capability and capacity to develop and maintain a subcontractor base and demonstrate a prompt subcontractor payment plan, including timelines from the time the subcontractor submits his invoice until final payment. The offeror shall describe the ability to manage and integrate subcontractors into their organization. The offeror shall describe the working relationship between the prime and their subcontractors at the corporate level and site level and how they will ensure adequate oversight of subcontractors when subcontractors are performing the work, to include performance monitoring and timely resolution of any issues that may arise.

7.3.3.3 The offeror shall identify methods and procedures for scheduling work, developing performance periods, and tracking projects and submittals that will ensure the offeror has considered the importance of sound planning, adequate project development, and follow through activities to ensure timely project completion. Additionally, the offeror shall describe its capability and capacity to propose on numerous task orders simultaneously and also perform the subsequent awards in accordance with the negotiated completion dates. Typically, the majority of the projects are issued in the last quarter of the fiscal year with limited response time and resources.

7.3.3.4 Staffing Approach. The offeror shall provide a Staffing Plan that addresses the organizational structure of the offeror's proposed team, including key personnel, “in house” workforce, major subcontractors, teaming partners, joint ventures, etc. for this project. The staffing plan shall be outlined through a narrative and a diagrammed organizational chart. The staffing plan for the onsite staff shall include the identification of proposed key personnel positions with regards to this contract. The offeror’s narrative shall provide the proposed job title, specific duties, responsibilities, experience, education, and qualifications for each key personnel position identified in SOW Section 01 11 00, Paragraph 1.8.2.4.2 for Technical Advisors and Section 01 45 00.00 10, Paragraph 3.4 for Quality Control personnel. The offeror shall detail the levels of authority granted to each of the key personnel at the site office.

7.3.3.5 Contractor Quality Control Plan (CQCP). The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan, on no more than five (5) pages, that clearly describes the contractor's quality control program/process. This plan should address all aspects of quality control, including responsibility for surveillance of work by both subcontractors and in-house quality control inspectors, process for acceptance, rejection, documentation and resolution of deficiencies, trend analysis, and any other areas that specifically and exclusively relates to the acceptable completion of work and subsequent government inspections and approval. The plan shall also include a workload ratio which details the number of projects assigned per quality control personnel. This Quality Control Plan shall include all phases of the construction process from design through project completion. The plan should ensure that all components of construction meet industry standards.

7.3.4 SUBFACTOR D: SEED PROJECT

7.3.4.1 The offeror shall provide a technical approach on no more than ten (10) pages, to accomplish the design-build seed project Repair Bathrooms in McVeigh Gym, Building 2160 Lewis-Main, JBLM. This project will repair the men's and women's restrooms and provide new exhaust grilles and ductwork that tie into existing exhaust ductwork for Building 2160 in accordance with JOC SOW and Seed Project SOW. The offeror also shall submit a complete construction cost breakdown for the seed project with numbered construction R.S. Means® line items and non-prepriced items listing, to include quantities and dollar amounts for each line item proposed. Describe any assumptions made. Submission format shall be either R.S. Means PDF format or Microsoft Excel format.

7.3.4.2 At a minimum, offerors shall provide a description of procedures, processes and methods for tracing the design and construction progress of the project and interface with the Government which addresses overall performance for all design and construction phases. The Technical narrative will include, but is not limited to, a discussion of the overall performance time for all design and construction phases, necessary management and trade disciplines to complete the project, any major subcontractors and their involvement throughout the process, and a statement with particular attention to quality, timeliness, and cost control. Offerors shall also complete and include a project schedule in accordance with SOW Section 01 32 01, Paragraph 3.4, in any platform that shows sufficient detail from project start to Government acceptance (project schedule not included in page limitation). Project schedule shall reflect a critical path that accounts for long lead items, design time, Government submittal review time, and project closeout using the performance period specified in the seed project SOW.

8.0 VOLUME III – FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

8.1 Limited to no more than two (2) pages per contract listed. Only references for the same or similar type contract are desired. Submit original with one (1) copy and one (1) sanitized copy with Offerors CAGE code only.

8.1.1 When addressing past performance evaluation criteria set forth in this solicitation, the Offeror shall provide recent and relevant information regarding an Offerors actions under previously awarded contracts. A recent contract effort is defined as occurring within five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. Relevant performance includes performance of efforts that are similar in scope, magnitude and complexity on multi-discipline construction projects involving repair, alteration, or new construction of real property as well as contract compliance in supplying indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity construction services with a total contract value of at least $5,000,000.00. Examples include, but are not limited to, Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER), Job Order Contracts (JOC), Multiple Award Construction Contracts (MACC), or Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC).

8.1.2 The Offeror shall forward a copy of Attachment 1, Past Performance Questionnaire to a minimum of three (3) but not to exceed ten (10) of their most recent references, for whom the Offeror has contracted similar services with Federal, State, and Local Governments. If the Offeror does not have Government references, the Offeror shall provide references from private industry sources that are not prohibited from furnishing information to the Government. The questionnaires must be forwarded to a verified point of contact at each of those agencies or business organizations for completion. Prior to forwarding the questionnaire to each reference, the Offeror shall complete the Section entitled “Contractor Information”. Offerors may include with their proposal information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the Offerors corrective actions. The Government will consider this information as well as information obtained from any other sources when evaluating the Offerors past performance information. Past Performance Questionnaires will only be accepted from Project Owners or their authorized representatives. Past Performance Questionnaires will not be accepted from Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, or Manufacturers.

8.1.3 A cover letter sent by the Offeror with the Past Performance Questionnaire should request the reference to complete the questionnaire and mail it to the Contract Specialist identified in Section L, Paragraph 1.1 above, with receipt no later than the proposal due date. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their reference sources receive the questionnaires in time to complete and return the questionnaire to the contracting office and be received no later than the proposal due date.

8.1.4 In lieu of a Past/Present Performance Questionnaire, if a project is currently available in the Construction Contractor’s Appraisal Support System (CCASS), the Contractor should attach the evaluation to the questionnaire with the relevant solicitation number and submit directly to the MICC-JBLM office before the official closing date and time.

8.1.5 Offerors shall submit with their proposal a Reference List identifying all businesses and Federal, State, or Local Government agencies for which the Offeror has been awarded a contract during the past five (5) years. If an Offeror has more than (10) awarded contracts during the past five (5) year period, then identify only the ten (10) most recently awarded contracts. Identify on this list those who were forwarded questionnaires as outlined in paragraph (1) of this part. For each reference on the list of awarded contracts, identify the following:

· Contracting Agency/Customer

· Contract Number

· Contract type

· Project title and brief description of contract effort

· Period of performance

· Contract value at time of award

· Current value, including all changes and exercised options

· Contracting Officer’s name, address and telephone number

8.1.6 Past Performance Questionnaire and cover letter are located in Attachment 1 of this solicitation.

8.1.7 Other Present/Past Performance Information: Offerors are encouraged to include information relevant to the following:

· Professional/Industry Awards (Identify award type, date of award and copy of certificate if applicable.)

· Letters of appreciation, recognition or commendation, etc. received on behalf of customer may be submitted.

8.1.8 Joint Venture/Teaming Arrangement. If applicable, Offerors must provide a consent letter executed by each teaming partner and/or joint venture partner authorizing release of past performance information so the Offeror can respond to such information. A sample consent letter is attached as Attachment 2, Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Form for the Release of Past Performance Information to the Prime Contractor. If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, Offerors must provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any relevant and recent past/present performance information on previous teaming arrangements with the same partner. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of past and present relevant contracts.

9.0 VOLUME IV – FACTOR 3: PRICE

9.1 The offeror shall complete Attachment 3, JOC Coefficient Worksheet of the solicitation by inserting the proposed coefficient for each coefficient category. When the coefficients are entered into the worksheet, an estimated amount per coefficient category and a Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be calculated. The amount per coefficient category and TEP will be used for evaluation purposes as described in Section M, Paragraph 4.0. Coefficients entered shall be for the life of the contract..

9.2 The offeror shall also complete Exhibit 40, Coefficient Schedule Section B Supplement,…