W9123820R0055 - Solicitation Amendment 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. Allow the electronic submission of proposals via DoD Safe. See updated instructions to proposers in section 00 22 16.

No other changes are made or implied.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Jul-2020

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 W9123820R0055

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Jul-2020

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

15-Jul-2020

CODE

USACE SACRAMENTO DISTRICT

ATTN: CONTRACTING DIVISION

1325 J STREET

SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

W91238 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9123820R0055

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 16 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

HOW TO SUBMIT INQUIRIES:

Prospective offerors shall submit inquiries related to this solicitation in accordance with the following:

a. For information related to amendments, and the dates set for receipt of proposals, please check http://www.beta.SAM.gov

b. Contractual and Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1. To submit and review offeror inquiry items, offerors will need to be a current registered user or self-register into the system. To self-register go to the aforementioned web page and click on the QUICK ADD link. Select agency as USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your e-mail address, and then click continue. Fill in all required information and click Add User.

2. From this page you may view all offeror inquiries or add an inquiry.

3. Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via e-mail, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed.

4. The Solicitation Number is: W9123820R0055

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 9E99NV-WPXZ9T

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

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

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

f. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals. An award notice will be posted on www.beta.SAM.gov upon contract award.

g. The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Contract Specialist: Steven Penland Telephone: (916) 557-7716 E-MAIL: Steven.D.Penland@usace.army.mil

DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING OFFERS:

Envelopes/packages containing offers must be sealed, marked and addressed as follows:

MARK ENVELOPES/PACKAGES:

Solicitation No. W9123820R0055

ADDRESS ENVELOPES/PACKAGES TO:

Department of the Army U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento ATTN: Steven Penland 1325 J Street Sacramento CA 95814-2922

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

Digital submissions will occur using the Department of Defense Secure Access File Exchange (DoD SAFE) https://safe.apps.mil/ using the offeror-unique link sent by the contract specialist to a SAM-registered POC email address. Submissions are limited to 8 GB and are due regardless of technical difficulties unless amended. Only one submission will be allowed per offeror and you are cautioned that the invitation link is only active once (eg multiple sessions or versions are not allowed). The contract specialist, Steven Penland, will verify receipt upon request;

offerors are encouraged to submit files early to mitigate potential delays. Registration with DoD SAFE is not required to upload files.

If you will be submitting a proposal, please email Steven.D.Penland@usace.army.mil and a unique code will be provided to you.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PERTAINING TO HAND-CARRIED OFFERS:

Due to security precautions, all Corps of Engineers visitors are now required to sign-in, leave a Photo-ID (such as a drivers license), and get a Visitor’s Pass at the Security Desk in the building lobby. Offerors may no longer hand-carry their bids directly to Contracting Division. Offerors may NOT be either turned-in at the Security Desk or left unattended elsewhere in the lobby. Additionally, you are advised that there is no public parking in the Building.

Contracting personnel will be in the building lobby 20 minutes prior to the scheduled time for receipt of proposals.

Offerors who desire to hand-deliver their proposals at an earlier time must coordinate with the contract specialist in advance to arrange to be met in the building lobby by Contracting Division personnel. In the event the contract specialist cannot be reached, please call the points of contract listed on the beta.SAM.gov solicitation announcement.

Please ensure that all courier and delivery personnel are aware of these procedures.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, PREAWARD SURVEY:

In order to determine a contractor's responsibility for purposes of contract award in accordance with FAR Part 9.104, the contractor is required to provide a statement regarding previous experience and past performance in performing comparable work, information related to the business organization, financial resources, and/or equipment to be used in performing the work (see Attachments, Pre-award Survey).

If the contractor or subcontractor does not already have sufficient resources demonstrated in the completed Pre-award Survey, acceptable evidence of "the ability to obtain" the required, adequate resources normally consists of a commitment or explicit arrangement that will be in existence at the time of contract award to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, other resources, or personnel.

Offerors shall provide letters from banks or other financial institutions with which the contractor conducts business. The letters should contain information about your firm's accounts, loans, lines of credit, etc. The Government is interested in financial stability, timely payments, the length and nature of the relationship between the firm and the financial institution, and the firm's financial ability to perform the contract. The letters should also provide the name and telephone number of the bank representative the Government may contact. If a Joint Venture, provide this information for each Joint Venture participant.

AVAILABILITY OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS PUBLICATIONS DESCRIPTIONS:

a. The internet URL for Corps of Engineers publications is:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/

b. Construction Criteria Base (CCB). The Construction Criteria Base (CCB) system available through the

National Institute of Building Sciences includes copies of Corps of Engineers methods and specifications. Information about the CCB can be obtained from:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php

TELEGRAPHIC & FACSIMILE OFFERS:

TELEGRAPHIC AND FACSIMILE OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

SECTION 00 22 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS, EVALUATIONS,

AND CONTRACT AWARD

1. OVERVIEW

Proposals received in response to this solicitation for the Hill Air Force Base, West and Transient Apron Paving that will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The Contracting Officer will award to the responsible offeror that represents the lowest-price, technically-acceptable proposal, considering all non-price factors described herein.

2. BASIS OF AWARD

2.1. ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACT AWARD

In accordance with the requirements of Part 9 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), no contract shall be entered into unless the Contracting Officer ensures that all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, including clearances and approvals, have been met. This includes the FAR requirement that no award shall be made unless the contracting officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must meet the general standards in FAR Part 9 and any special standards set forth in the solicitation.

3. SOURCE SELECTION USING THE LOW-PRICE, TECHNICALLY-ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) METHOD

The Government will select the offer that represents the best value to the Government by using the LPTA METHOD described in FAR Part 15. The Government shall evaluate the lowest-priced offeror. Should that offeror’s proposal be found to be technically acceptable in all non-price factors, the Government shall stop evaluations and make direct award to said offeror, assuming their price is found to be fair and reasonable. Should the proposal not be technically acceptable in all non-price factors, or should the price offer not be found fair and reasonable, the Government shall evaluate the next lowest-price offeror. This process will repeat until a technically acceptable offeror whose price offer is fair and reasonable is selected.

3.1 EVALUATION OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

a. Price to the Government will be evaluated and considered but will not be scored or combined with other aspects of the proposal evaluation. The proposed price will be analyzed for reasonableness. It may also be analyzed to determine whether it reflects a clear understanding of the requirements; and is consistent with the offeror’s Technical Proposal. Additionally, all offers will be analyzed for unbalanced pricing.

b. Information required to be submitted in the Price Proposal volume in addition to the executed SF 1442 with acknowledgement of amendments and the completed pricing schedule will be used to determine the offeror’s eligibility for contract award in accordance with paragraph 2.1 above (for example, the bid guarantee; and the offeror’s pre-award survey information).

3.2. THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

a. The Government will evaluate each offeror’s technical proposal based on the extent it meets the requirements for the solicitation as indicated in the three factors described below. Each of the evaluation factors will be evaluated by the Government and an acceptability rating will be determined by consensus of the Government evaluation board for the technical factors.

b. The evaluation factors correlate directly to the main organizational tabs identified in the proposal submission instructions.

Factor 1: Experience

Factor 2: Past Performance

3.3 GENERAL TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

a. Technical proposals which do not provide the specified information in the specified location in accordance with the submission instructions may be found to be unacceptable. The Government is under no obligation to search for information that is not in the specified location.

b. Any prescribed page and formatting limitations will be strictly adhered to and enforced by the Government. The Government will not evaluate any excess information resulting from the offeror’s failure to comply with the submission instructions. Examples: If an offeror were to submit three pages in response to an item with a two page limitation, the information on the first two pages would be evaluated but the information on the third page would not be evaluated. If an offeror submitted alternates that were not requested (e.g. key subcontractor), the information will not be evaluated.

3.4 The Government cannot make award based on an unacceptable offer. Therefore, a rating of “Unacceptable” under any factor will render the offer ineligible for award, unless the Government elects to enter into discussions with that offeror and the revised proposal is found to be acceptable.

4. GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

4.1.1 Media, Page Size, Margins, Fonts, and Page Limitations.

Submit only the hard-copy paper documents and electronic files specifically authorized elsewhere in this section. Do not submit excess information, to include audio-visual materials, electronic media, etc. Do not include links to information on websites in lieu of incorporating the information physically into the proposal. Except where another size is specifically authorized for a specific submission, use only 8 1/2” x 11” paper. Use at least 1 inch margins, which may include headers and footers. Do not justify the right margin. Ensure that all text and graphics are clearly legible. Do not use a font size smaller than 10, unusual font styles such as script, or condensed fonts. For submissions with page limitations, the pages will be counted as follows: One side of the paper is one page;

information on both the back and front of one sheet of paper will be counted as two pages.

Where authorized, a foldout sheet will count as one page. Pages furnished for organizational purposes only, such as a “Table of Contents” or divider tabs, are excluded from page limitations.

4.1.2 Proposal Binding.

The preferred method for assembling proposals is a method that enables the rapid insertion or deletion of pages such as three ring binders. Ensure recommended capacity is not exceeded and that pages turn freely. Do not use spring clamps, spiral binding systems, or heat binding systems.

4.1.3 Conditioning of Offer.

Do not include exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation in either the technical or price proposal volumes. Inclusion of any standard company terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in a determination that the offer is unacceptable and thus ineligible for award. Resolve questions about the terms and conditions or technical requirements of the solicitation prior to submission of the offer; see “Inquiries”, located in Section 00 21 16, for points of contact. Notwithstanding the above, the offeror must clearly describe in the proposal cover sheet submitted with the price volume any exceptions, within the offer, to the contractual and/or technical terms and conditions of the solicitation.

4.1.4 Restrictions on Offeror-Provided Information.

“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 information in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offeror – Competitive Acquisition”, paragraph (e), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data”. Files shall not contain classified data.

4.2 GENERAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION.

The proposal shall be submitted as summarized below and as required by the specifications.

A. Volume I – Technical Volume

1) Factor 1: Experience

2) Factor 2: Past Performance

B. Volume II – Price Volume

1) Proposal Cover Sheet

2) Standard Form 1442, Acknowledgement of Amendments, Joint Venture Agreement

3) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule and Pricing Schedule

4) FAR 52.204-8, printed out and applicable checkmark applied

5) Bid Guarantee

6) Pre-Award Survey Information

Each offeror must submit a proposal consisting of both a “price” volume and a “technical” volume. The price volume includes the signed offer and the offeror’s proposed prices. The technical volume includes all required information relating to the “non-price” evaluation factors. The two volumes must be submitted as separate, physically distinct volumes. Both volumes must be received at the location shown in Block 8 of Standard Form 1442, not later than the date and time specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442. The information in the two volumes is evaluated separately and independently. Therefore, all information intended by the offeror to be evaluated as part of the price volume must be submitted as part of the price volume. All information intended by the offeror to be evaluated as part of the technical volume must be submitted as part of the technical volume. Do not merely cross-reference similar material between the technical and price volumes.

4.2.1 Marking of Proposal Volumes.

Mark each volume as either the “Price Volume” or the “Technical Volume”. In addition, mark the outside front cover of each volume with the project title and location, solicitation number, name and address of the offeror, and volume copy number. (Markings which identify the offeror are not required on either the back cover or on the spine/binding.)

4.2.2 Tabbing of Proposal Volumes.

Offers are to be formatted and tabbed in accordance with the instructions that follow for each proposal volume.

4.2.3 Table of Contents.

Include a table of contents for each proposal volume.

5.0 TECHNICAL VOLUME

5.1 NUMBER OF SETS OF THE TECHNICAL VOLUME.

The Technical Proposal is to be submitted in one hard “original” and four (4) copies. In addition, submit one complete PDF copy of the technical proposal on Compact Disk (CD).

5.2 FORMAT, CONTENTS, AND LIST OF TABS FOR THE TECHNICAL VOLUME.

Use 8-1/2” x 11” pages for the narrative portions of the proposal. There is not a page limit for the overall technical proposal; however, there may be limits imposed at the tab level. Organize your technical proposal as indicated below. The tabs directly correlate to the technical evaluation factors. Although the Government may use information contained anywhere within the technical proposal in its evaluation of any technical evaluation criteria, the Government is not obligated to search for or to consider information that is not located in the specified location.

Number the pages. Do not include information pertaining to your proposed pricing for this project in the technical proposal. Limit your submittals to the information specified; excess information will not be evaluated. For purposes of the CD electronic version of the proposal, “tabs” means searchable PDF bookmarks.

TAB CONTENTS OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

1 FACTOR 1 – Experience

2 FACTOR 2 – Past Performance

5.2.1 Tab 1: Factor 1 – Experience

5.2.1.1 Submission Requirements

The prospective contractor must demonstrate their experience with the following:

Two (2) airfield paving projects On or near an active flight line Valued at $10M or greater Completed within the last 5 years.

Use the following format to provide project information:

a) Project Title, Contract Number, and Location

b) Total Dollar Amount

c) Start and Completion Dates.

d) Brief Description of Project.

e) Customer Primary Point of Contact (name, relationship to project, agency/firm, phone number, and e-mail address). The Government may contact and interview project references. Reference information will not be revealed to other parties.

5.2.2.1 Evaluation Criteria

Acceptable: A proposal will be rated Acceptable if it meets all of the following requirements:

The prospective contractor must demonstrate their experience with the following: Two (2) airfield paving projects, on or near an active flight line, valued at $10M or greater, and completed within the last 5 years.

Unacceptable: A proposal will be rated Unacceptable if it does not meet the above stated requirement.

5.3 Tab 2: Factor 2 Past Performance

5.3.1 Submission Requirements

a. Offerors shall provide past performance evaluation information for the example projects included in the project portfolio submitted for Factor 1. That information may include reports from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS), questionnaire, similar performance evaluation, or other performance evaluations completed previously.

b. The Past Performance Questionnaire included in the solicitation is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project described above. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Past Performance questionnaires should be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project (s) before proposal closing date, the offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. Completed questionnaires may also be submitted by the preparer directly to the Government’s point of contact, Steven Penland using email at Steven.D.Penland@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date.

c. In addition to the above, the Government may review information obtained from any other sources in evaluating each offeror’s past performance. Sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS), 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), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

d. 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.

e. Formatting and Other Restrictions

(1) Start the information for each example project on a new page. There is not a page limitation for this submission.

5.3.2. Evaluation Criteria:

The past performance evaluation is an assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the minimum past performance solicitation requirements. This assessment is based on the offeror’s record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertain to the products and/or services outlined in the solicitation requirements.

Past performance will be initially evaluated to determine whether the offeror’s present/past performance is recent, and relevant or not relevant to the effort to be acquired. Past performance will be considered recent if it has been completed within the last five years or substantially complete at the time the proposal is submitted. It will be considered relevant if it is similar in size, scope, and complexity to this project.

Second, the past performance evaluation should determine how well the offeror performed on the prior contracts.

The past performance evaluation performed in support of a current source selection does not establish, create, or change the existing record and history of the offeror’s past performance on past contracts; rather, the past performance evaluation process gathers information from customers on how well the offeror performed those past contracts.

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

In conducting the past performance evaluation, each Offeror shall be assigned one of the ratings in accordance with the table below.

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable - Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown (See note above).

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

6.0 PRICE VOLUME.

6.1 NUMBER OF SETS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL.

Submit the price proposal volume in a both hard copy and electronic format. The one (1) hard copy should be separate from the searchable bookmarked “pdf” file format which will become part of the contract (this price volume may be on the same CD as the technical proposal, but both volumes must be in separate files.

6.1.1. FORMAT, CONTENTS, AND LIST OF TABS FOR THE PRICE PROPOSAL.

Use only 8-1/2” x 11” pages. There are no page limits for the price proposal; however, limit responses to required information. Excess information will not be evaluated. Organize your price proposal as indicated below. For the price volume only, “tab” means a bookmark on a searchable PDF document. If a tab is not applicable to your proposal, omit that tab but do not renumber the subsequent tabs.

PRICE PROPOSAL VOLUME

TAB CONTENTS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

1 Proposal Cover Sheet

2 SF 1442; Acknowledgement of Amendments; Joint Venture Agreement

3 Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule on the SF 1442, and the Pricing Schedule

4 FAR 52.204-8, printed out and applicable checkmark applied

5 Bid Guarantee

6 Pre-Award Survey Information

DETAILED SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRICE PROPOSAL

Tab 1: Proposal Cover Sheet.

The proposal cover sheet is required by FAR 52.215-1 (c)(2). This provision, titled “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition” is incorporated by reference in Section 00 21 00. The format and content for the proposal cover sheet follows:

PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

1. Solicitation Number:

2. The name, address, CAGE code, and telephone and email address of the offeror.

3. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the

Solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item.

4. Names, titles, e-mail address, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation:

5. Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

Tab 2: SF 1442; Acknowledgement of Amendments; Joint Venture Agreement

The Standard Form (SF) 1442 must be completed by the offeror and duly executed with an original signature by the official(s) identified in the proposal cover sheet as authorized to bind the offeror in accordance with FAR 4.102, which includes specific instructions pertaining to individuals, partnerships, corporations, Joint Venture participants, and agents. Include the offeror’s CAGE code in block 14 of the SF 1442, along with the offeror’s address. All amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30, Amendment. If the offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), include a copy of the JV agreement and indicate its status.

Tab 3: Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule on the SF 1442, and the Pricing Schedule The completed Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule on the SF 1442, and the Pricing Schedule with your proposed CLIN prices inserted where indicated. Prices must be proposed for all CLINS. Unit prices are to be extended to the actual “dollar and cents” amounts (i.e., to two decimal places). Do not round off extended prices to the nearest dollar. Check your pricing submission very carefully for mathematical and clerical errors prior to submission. Any qualification of pricing may render the proposal unacceptable and therefore not eligible for award.

However, offerors are encouraged to use callouts, footnotes, etc. to explain their lines of thinking where it would aid in the Government finding the price(s) fair and reasonable.

Tab 4: Completed 52.204-8, printed out and applicable checkmark applied The offeror must have electronically completed the annual representations and certifications on the “System for Award Management” (SAM) website in accordance with FAR 52.204-8. Please print our FAR 52.204-8 and check the applicable box, asserting you have electronically completed the annual representations and certifications on the “System for Award Management” (SAM) website

Tab 5: Bid Guarantee.

All offerors must submit a bid guarantee, (e.g., Standard Form 24, Bid Bond) which complies with the requirements of FAR 28.101 Bid Guarantees, and any Defense and Army supplements thereto.

Tab 6: Pre-Award Survey.

In order to determine a contractor's responsibility for purposes of contract award in accordance with FAR Part 9.104, the contractor is required to provide a statement regarding previous experience and past performance in performing comparable work, information related to the business organization, financial resources, and/or plant to be used in performing the work (see Attachments, Pre-award Survey).

If the contractor or subcontractor does not already have sufficient resources demonstrated in the completed Pre-award Survey, acceptable evidence of " the ability to obtain" the required, adequate resources normally consists of a commitment or explicit arrangement that will be in existence at the time of contract award to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, other resources, or personnel.

Bidders shall provide letters from banks or other financial institutions with which the contractor conducts business.

The letters should contain information about your firm's accounts, loans, lines of credit, etc. The Government is interested in financial stability, timely payments, the length and nature of the relationship between the firm and the financial institution, and the firm's financial ability to perform the contract. The letters should also provide the name and telephone number of the bank representative the Government may contact. If a Joint Venture, provide this information for each Joint Venture participant.

(End of Summary of Changes)