W9124920R0020 AMENDMENT 0005.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 for this Solicitation Amendment is to: post Questions and Answ ers submitted, post updated and new Attachments in response to the Questions and Answ ers, update Section L, update CLIN structure, Add new FAR Clause and Provisions, and extend the Closing Date to 2 September 2020.

See Summary of Changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 25

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Aug-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 W9124920R0020

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-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 X is extended, is not extended.

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 4 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

25-Aug-2020

CODE

MICC - FORT GORDON

271 HERITAGE PARK LANE

BLDG. 35200

FT GORDON GA 30905

W91249 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9124920R0020

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

SF30 SOLICITATION AMENDMENT

The purpose for this Solicitation Amendment is to: post Questions and Answers submitted, post updated and new

Attachments in response to the Questions and Answers, update Section L, update CLIN structure, Add new FAR

Clause and Provisions, and extend the Closing Date to 2 September 2020.

The Closing Date for Solicitation# W9124920R0020 has been extended to 2 September 2020 at 3:00 pm EDT.

FAR Provision 52.204-24 - Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment is ADDED in Full Text

FAR Provision 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation is ADDED in Full

Text.

FAR Clause 52.204-25 - Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video is ADDED in Full

Text

This requirement is NOT a Sealed Bid requirement (FAR Part 14). Instead, this requirement is under FAR Part 15

Contracting by Negotiation. The Government will accept proposals submitted any time prior to the Closing Date and Time.

Contractors are reminded that they are required to acknowledge ALL Solicitation Amendments as per page 2 of

SF1442.

The Contractor is required to submit Attachment 24-Experience Information Attachment 7 and may submit

Attachment 18 - Specific Relevant Contract Reference Sheets.

The Government will be providing the Quotes for Private Utilities – GA Power and AUD for the Seed Project. See updated CLINS. The Contractor is directed to include the Prices provided by the Government for the two New

CLINs for GA Power and AUD as part of their proposal.

The Government has made the following changes to the Documents included in this Solicitation for the Seed Project based of the Questions and Answers (See documents for additional information):

Section C, SCOPE OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

1. Paragraph 5, revised QCI requirement of being hired by the Prime Contractor as an exception.

2. Paragraph 5, added subparagraph 5.4.3 to include Quality Control Inspector (QCI) requirements.

3. Paragraph 5.2, changed "Project" Manager to "Program" Manager.

5. Paragraph 5.1, deleted and inserted "Not Used" (this is so it doesn't throw off the current numbering)

1. Revise Sheet I-700 Details 1 and 2 to include VCT in lieu of linoleum, Updated Finish legend and Finish schedule to reflect SOW.

Revise Sheet I-701 to include existing building 1st floor replacement. Replaced Linoleum with VCT tile in new construction and remodeled existing corridors to DE conflict with SOW.

2. Removal of all of the LEED requirements. Compliance with the UFC 1-200-02 but it does not require any third party certification or documentation.

3. UFCs, codes, etc. design shall comply with the latest UFCs and all other codes and regulations in place at the time of award.

Attachment 5a Conceptual Design Analysis 19Aug 20 revised as follows:

1. Changed Date DA Pg. 1 to 19 Aug 2020

2. Deleted 5.1.1.1.1 erroneous text next to paragraph 1.2.

3. Revised Paragraph 1.5

a. 1st sentence to read “The project shall conform to the latest edition criteria of all references.”

b. Deleted dates for ANSI/IEEE C2, ANSI/AF&PA, ASHRAE 90.1

4. Changed Paragraph 2.5.1:

a. Deleted date to ADA standards

b. Deleted date to ASHRAE 90.1

5. Changed Paragraph 2.6:

a. Deleted Dates to ASHRAE 90.1, 62.1 and 55

b. In Sustainable Design paragraph, deleted dates to ASHRAE 62.1 and 55 and LEED Reference.

c. In Indoor Design Conditions paragraph, deleted dates to ASHRAE 62.1.

6. Changed Paragraph 2.11. Changed Existing to Remain Water heater to Replace Water heater in its entirety to match Drawings.

7. Delete “Does not” in par. Energy Efficiency 2.12

8. Adjusted Appendix A Paragraphs.

9. Paragraph 2.6 was amended to clarify the HVAC scope to be replaced in existing facility.

10. Paragraph 2.57 Fire Protection / Life Safety Design Analysis was completed revised.

4. Revise documents to clarify the GFGI equipment and to remove or clarify the GFCI equipment that was referenced on the drawings

Updated the SOW paragraph 3 to identify the GFGI equipment indicated on the drawings.

5. Revise documents to state where the microwave oven, sink, refrigerator and cabinets are going...breakroom, not the multipurpose room.

Confirmed paragraph 2.8 was revised to clarify the GFGI equipment.

6. Revise documents to ensure consistency of replacement of exterior doors and frames and that there is no requirement for exterior windows and frames.

1. Updated Arch Dem sheet AD-101 to include removing door and hardware.

2. Updated Arch Dem sheet A-101 to include new exterior doors and framing. Also include a locking cabinet for a/v equipment.

3. Window replacement is not required. The Windows effected by ATPS are being filled in on the West and South side of the existing building.

7. Add replacement of the water heater in its entirety.

Added comment to SOW par 2.8 to reflect the drawings. The Design Analysis was also updated.

8. Revise Sheet EP101 to reflect upgrade power requirements in Sacristy, Vestibule, Sanctuary, Chancel, Nave, or

Narthex.

Updated Sheet EP101 to reflect the upgraded Power requirements in the SOW.

9. Add the requirements (architectural, power, and comm, etc.) requirements for the sound booth in the SOW.

Change the name of Sound Booth, to Sound Storage Enclosure or Sound Storage Room.

10. Validated the mechanical and fire sprinkler requirements.

11. Updated Sheet M-102 to reflect SOW:

1. Deleted Keyed notes 1& 2 that referenced the Exhaust hood and Exhaust hood Grease Fan EF-

2. Remove EH-1, EF-1 and ADA switch in room 102, and removed “Kitchen” from label of room 102.

3. Indicated new FC and ET units in existing building.

12. Updated Sheet M-101 to reflect SOW:

1. Indicated new FC and ET units and new piping in existing building.

2. Remove EH-1 in room 102.

13. Updated Fire Plan on sheet LS-101.

14. Updated Fire Plan FA-101.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 01-Sep-2020 03:00 PM to 02-Sep-

2020 03:00 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0006 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0006 1 Lot CH50091-2P -Georgia Power (GP) Repair

FFP

CH50091-2P -Georgia Power (GP) Repair

CLIN 005 GP will replace existing transformer and 1phase power connections to service entrance to building with a New 150KVA 12.47KV - 120V/208Y 3 phase, pad mounted transformer , bore under roadway for contractor to install a new 4”

PVC to 30” into the Ground with a 45 degree bend or elbow. A meter base socket will be provide to the Contractor for installation for the new 400amp 3phase service entrance.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1QA

MAX

NET AMT

CLIN 0007 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0007 1 Lot CH50091-2P - Augusta Utilities Det (AUD)

FFP

CH50091-2P - Augusta Utilities Department (AUD)

AUD will provide all Utilities work for the new fire hydrants, fire main , fire main tie-in to with-in 5’ the building for sprinkler riser entrance, and rerouting existing septic to with-in 5 ‘ of the building.

PSC CD: Y1QA

MAX

NET AMT

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0006:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Destination Government Destination Government

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0007:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Destination Government Destination Government

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 0006 has been added:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 15-SEP-2020 TO

14-SEP-2025

N/A N/A

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 0007 has been added:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 15-SEP-2020 TO

14-SEP-2025

N/A N/A

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology

Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the

Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International

Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export

Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such

Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR

4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the

Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and

Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS Made part of the resulting contract:

1. Davis-Bacon Act General Determination Number GA20200275 Dated 01/03/2020 “Highway”

Richmond County

2. Davis-Bacon Act General Determination Number GA20200153 Dated 01/31/2020 “Building”

Richmond County

3. Weighted Guidelines

4. SF1413

5. Division 01 Specifications – MATOC

6. MATOC QA Plan with Appendices – Draft

7. FG Storm Water Permiting Requirements

8. FG Installation Planning Standards

9. Garrison Policy 05Anti-Harrassment

10. Pre-Construction Safety Brief

11. Scope of Work MATOC 17 Aug 2020

12. Submital Registrer

13. UFC 1 300 07a 2005 Design Build Technical Requirements

14. UFC 3 740 05 2010 Construction Cost Est https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/

15. PS Form 190-6 Blank

16. Example of Package (PS Form 190-6)

17. Past Performance Cover Letter and Assessment REV1

18. Specific Relevant Contract Reference Sheet

19. Consent Form for the Release of Past Performance

Wage decisions are now known as Wage Deterimnations (WD). The above Wage Determinations will be superseded as revised wage decisions are published by The Department of Labor. Wage Determination are located at the following web site: https://beta.sam.gov

These attachments not made part of the resulting contract but will be part of the Task Order for the Seed

Project:

20. Scope of Work (SOW) - Seed Project – CH50091-2P - 20 Aug 20

21. Task Order Price Schedule – Seed Project – CH50091-2P – REV 1

22. Proposal Format – Seed Project – CH50091-2P

23. Experience Overview Sheet –Seed Project – CH50091-2P

24. Experience Information sheet – Seed Project – CH5009-2P

25. Conceptual Design Analysis - Seed Project – CH5009-2P- 20 Aug 2020

26. Design Analysis - Seed Project – CH5009-2P – 20 Aug 2020

27. Conceptual Construction Plans - Seed Project – CH5009-2P

27a Conceptual Construction Plans A- Seed Project – CH5009-2P

27b Conceptual Construction Plans AD- Seed Project – CH5009-2P

27c Conceptual Construction Plans EP- Seed Project – CH5009-2P

27d Conceptual Construction Plans FA- Seed Project – CH5009-2P

27e Conceptual Construction Plans I- Seed Project – CH5009-2P

27f Conceptual Construction Plans I-- Seed Project – CH5009-2P

27g Conceptual Construction Plans LS- Seed Project – CH5009-2P

27h Conceptual Construction Plans M-(2)- Seed Project – CH5009-2P

27i Conceptual Construction Plans M-- Seed Project – CH5009-2P

28. As-builts - Seed Project – CH5009-2P

29. Draft RTOP Letter - Seed Project – CH5009-2P

These attachments will be provided after award and made part of the resulting contract:

30. Combating Trafficing in Persons

31. AR-380-5 Information Security (Sep 2000)

32. FG Laydown Area – Parcels Usage Diagram

33. FG Primary Contract Information

34. Laydown Yard Initial Process Form

35. Project Sign Template

These attachments are for the Solicitation:

36 MATOC_Contractor Questions and Answers_FINAL

37 Redacted Sign-in Sheet for the Site Visit

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

https://beta.sam.gov/

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds

"will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered

(include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered

(include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC

2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of provision)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES TO OFFERORS

A. SOLICITATION/PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

****DUE TO COVID-19 – If Offer is unable to physically deliver the Proposal by Commercial/Government carrier or hand carried, they are required to contact the Contract Specialist, Gina Kern as soon as possible, but PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to coordinate alternatives. Ms. Kern’s email is gina.kern2.civ@mail.mil. This only applies if restrictions to Fort Gordon occur.***

a. Proposals shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified on the SF 1442, to the following address:

Mission and Installation Contracting Command

MICC – Fort Gordon

Attn: Jason King https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:gina.kern2.civ@mail.mil

Solicitation No.: W9124920R0020

271 Heritage Park Lane, BLDG 35200

Room 136

Fort Gordon, GA 30905-5719

b. Offers shall be mailed through a commercial/Government carrier or hand carried. Offers will also provide an email copy of their Proposal to gina.kern2.civ@mail.mil. Files sent by email can only be PDF or Excel files. If the files are too large, please send separate emails and document 1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc. The subject of the Email must be PROPOSAL(Offer’s Company Name) - W9124920R0020 – MICC-Fort Gordon MATOC. Include in the email the date of the Official Proposal physical copy was submitted as well as how the proposal was sent to MICC Fort

Gordon.

c. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the

Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist (Gina Kern). Address all questions or concerns to the Contract

Specialist via email at gina.kern2.civ@mail.mil and Contracting Officer at, Jason King, jason.l.king.1.civ@mail.mil. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email, using the following format in the subject line, W9124920R0020 – MICC-Fort Gordon MATOC.

d. Site Visit. See Site Visit Information Section.

e. The selection of sources for award purposes will be conducted utilizing negotiated source selection procedures as delineated in FAR Part 15.3. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Section M, “Evaluation

Factors for Award.” Noncompliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements may hamper the

Government's ability to properly evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for Contract award.

f. The Offer. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the Scope of Work, and the proposed Contract type.

g. The Government intends to award multiple contracts as a result of this solicitation.

It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to present their best technical proposal and prices in their initial proposal submission. However, in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part

15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold them. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined and offerors notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency IAW FAR Part 15.306 (c)(2).

h. Instructions outlined in paragraph C below, prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

i. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

j. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer 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.

k. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on Beta Sam at https://beta.sam.gov/. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

l. If any necessary documents are not available on Beta Sam, please notify the point of contact shown on the

Standard Form 1442.

mailto:gina.kern2.civ@mail.mil mailto:jason.l.king.1.civ@mail.mil https://beta.sam.gov/

2. NOTIFICATIONS/DEBRIEFINGS

In accordance with FAR 15.503 the Contracting Officer will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, if rendered, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The Contracting Officer will notify offerors who were in the competitive range but not selected for award of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.503(b)). Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing.

3. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

a. Offerors shall submit an original and the number of copies listed in paragraph (c) below of their proposal.

b. Exceptions. 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 (Sections A through M). Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

If the Offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation they shall clearly indicate in the applicable Volume each such exception with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government, and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken.

Offerors are cautioned that taking an exception may render the offer ineligible for award. It is recommended that the Offeror contact the Contracting Officer immediately/prior to solicitation closing upon identifying an area that may result in an exception. This information shall be provided in the format below.

Solicitation Exceptions

Solicitation

Document

Page/

Paragraph

Requirement/

Portion

Rationale &

Impact

Section B, SOW, Section

L&M, etc.

Applicable

Page and

Paragraph

Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Describe

The rationale and impact of the exception

c. Each offeror’s proposal shall be submitted as listed below and all information shall be confined to the appropriate volume to facilitate independent evaluation. Proposals which do not follow these guidelines or which do not include the requested minimum information may be eliminated from further consideration for award. The original hard copy of the proposal shall consist of two separate binders; one containing Volumes I and IV, and one containing Volumes II and III.

VOLUME TITLE ORIGINAL HARD

COPIES

NUMBER OF

CD COPIES

I RFP Documents 4 4

II

Technical

Capability/Experience 4 4

III Past Performance 4 4

IV Price Proposal 3 4

d. In addition to the hard copy submission, offerors shall submit twelve (12) CD’s; four for each Volume. All electronic documents are to be Microsoft Office 2007 or Adobe Acrobat based, and read-only protected.

e. All originals and all copies shall be provided no later than the date and time set for receipt of proposals as stated on the Standard Form (SF) 1442, or amendments thereto if any.

f. Electronic submissions via email as COPIES only may be accepted.

4. PROPOSAL FORMAT

a. Offeror shall submit the hard copy volume of their proposal in a three-ring loose-leaf binder. Separate sections of the binder shall be tabbed for ease of identification. Offerors shall attach a binder cover sheet to the outer cover of each binder identifying:

(1) Volume number(s);

(2) Request for proposal number;

(3) Project Title;

(4) POC name and contact information.

b. CD copies are to be labeled in like manner.

c. All written proposals shall be prepared on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper (charts may be landscaped) and shall be in a size 12 font. Information printed on charts and graphs may be a smaller font; however, the information shall be legible. All pages of each proposal shall be appropriately numbered, and be identified with solicitation number W9124920R0020. For ease of reference, consecutive page numbering with tabs is requested. Only Volume

IV, Price Proposal, shall contain price information. All other proposal parts shall be void of price information. Page limitations are as follows:

VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMITS

I RFP Documents No Limitation

II Technical Capability 30*

II Experience 10

III Past Performance 10

IV Price Proposal No Limitation

* Excludes attached charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, and drawings.

d. The offeror should apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR

52.215-1(e) “Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data,” and FAR 3.104-4 “Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of

Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.”

e. Proposal Limitation. The proposal shall not exceed the limits stated above. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit shall be removed and returned, unread, to the offeror. Tabs will not be included in page count limitations. The Government will not accept any changes to the Contractor’s proposal after the closing date of the solicitation (See FAR 15.208 for further information regarding late proposals). If discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the offerors.

f. Page Limit does not include covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, cross reference indices, and section dividers/tables if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the proposal. They will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted.

g. A page, for purposes of the RFP, is defined as one side of standard 8 1/2" x 11" paper, font size (12), proportional spacing permissible. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and 1inch side margins. The

Contractor shall number each page in order to eliminate any confusion. Any charts, tables, matrix, or graphs shall be clearly legible, regardless of font size. Foldouts are permissible; 11 x 17 foldouts are permissible up to 10 pages and are excluded from page count. All pages included in the page count shall be numbered. Print both sides of paper (head to head). Pages without information (blank pages) do not need to be numbered and shall not be reflected as page count. Tabs will not be included in page count limitations. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. In the event Contractor creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages.

h. 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.

i. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each.

5. PROPOSAL CONTENT

a. VOLUME I – RFP Documents –Failure to follow the below Proposal preparation instructions may cause your proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government. The proposal volume is to be organized as follows and contain the identified information.

(1) TAB A, Section A of the Solicitation; Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award.

Acknowledgment of Amendments can be made on the face of the SF 1442 or signed copies of the amendments can be included in this Section. 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. The Contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the RFP in accordance with the instructions on the SF 1442 and with Section L, FAR 52.215-1, Instruction to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition.

(2) TAB B, Executive Summary. Provide an executive summary that introduces the Contractor team and proposal submission.

(3) TAB C, Exceptions to Terms and Conditions. Identify any/all exceptions to terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation, the remedy sought and the impact if the Government does not concur with the exceptions.

Offerors are advised that exceptions not resolved via amendment prior to the date set for receipt of offers may render the proposal unacceptable.

(4) TAB D, Offeror’s Points of Contact. Provide a completed Section G, or the information required therein.

(5) TAB E, Section K (Representation and Certifications). The offeror shall ensure that Section K is submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/ representation completed truthfully and completely.

(6) TAB F, Placement of the Offeror’s Bid Bond for the seed project.

b. VOLUME II – Technical Capability – Evaluation Factor 1. The Technical Proposal shall consist of a written narrative that addresses the following subfactors. Volume II shall have NO pricing information included.

The Technical Proposal Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. Proposal responses will be evaluated against the criteria 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 Statement of Work (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the

Statement of Work 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 art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

(1) TAB A: Subfactor 1 – Seed Project Execution: Offerors shall thoroughly demonstrate their capability to successfully execute the Seed Project (Renovate & Expand Bldg-29608). Award will be based on total aggregate of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN)s 0001, 0002, 0003, and 004. Site work quality, amenities, finish quality, and architectural integrity should be considered when completing the Seed Project. At a minimum, offerors’ proposals are to include:

(a) Thorough list of potential sub-contractors, joint venture partner(s), and primary suppliers and rationale behind your choice of these entities.

(b) Brief narrative describing specific details, ideas, and/or recommendations considered in order to complete this project. Indicate and describe the assumptions and decisions made for preparation of technical proposal.

(c) A CPM or bar chart schedule prepared using an off the shelf NAS software package fully compatible with Microsoft Windows environment (i.e. Microsoft Project or similar software) indicating the required design and construction activities. Detailed schedule shall include definable features of work and a narrative describing proposed quality associated with each definable feature of work. Definable features of work listed and described shall correlate to same definable features of work listed on the proposed schedule.

(d) Detailed narrative thoroughly demonstrating how the seed project will be accomplished utilizing the proposed project schedule and describe thorough understanding of events that must be considered in the schedule for the seed project associated with, but not limited to, design reviews, permitting, submittals, holidays, long lead items, anticipated weather delays, inspections, and closeout.

(e) Narrative describing scheduling technique and methodology and automated scheduling systems to be used in completing the project to include approximate number of days. If the project duration is different from the requirement of the task order, then provide detailed justification for the change.

(f) Thorough narrative of procedures, processes and methods for managing the progress of project and interacting with the Government from beginning to end.

(2) TAB B: Subfactor 2 – Program Management: [See Section C, MATOC Scope of Work (para. 5) for

Program Management requirements.] At a minimum, offerors shall:

(a) Provide an organization chart identifying specific functions and levels of authority for management, design, and construction teams. The organizational chart shall thoroughly demonstrate the offerors capabilities to comply with the MATOC requirements.

(b) Provide a management plan with key management personnel and key personnel who will be assigned to perform the duties of managing the contract. The Key Program Management details should be broad enough to address responsibility for proposal preparation, subcontract management, surveillance of work, acceptance, rejection, documentation and resolution of deficiencies, trend analysis and shall include corrective actions, and interface with Government inspectors and engineers at each stage of design and construction.

(c) Explain how the organization structure will affect current contracts/task orders and responses to future task orders. The key program management shall include the key personnel proposed and their resumes, job qualifications, certifications, etc. Information shall demonstrate the offeror has the requisite qualifications and experience to perform under the contract and on future task orders. Any changes to key program management after award will need to be resubmitted and requires prior approval by the Government.

(d) Provide a narrative thoroughly detailing ability to acquire the necessary personnel to satisfy the

Seed Project. Job qualifications associated with each key non-design labor category should be submitted to demonstrate the skills considered necessary.