Conformed Copy Solicitation Amendment 2 W9124E-24-B-0002.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid.

The Government intends to aw ard a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) single IDIQ type Paving and Drainage contract from this solicitation.

A bid guarantee is required (see clause at FAR 52.228-1). All bid bonds must be originals; photocopies w ill not be accepted. Bid guarantee MUST be received prior to bid opening.

This is a 100% 8(a) competitive set-aside under NAICS 237310 Highw ay, Street and Bridge Construction w ith a small business size standard of $45M.

The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is betw een $26,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00.

X

VICTORIA A. JOSEPH 337-531-8607

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

04-Jan-2024

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________07 Feb 2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

MICC - FORT JOHNSON

2038 9TH STREET, BLDG 1352

FORT JOHNSON LA 71459

W9124E

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W9124E24B0002 74

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W9124E24B0002

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

AMENDMENT 2

Government Response to Industry Questions (W9124E-24-B-0002)

Q#1: Will this solicitation be awarded to one contractor or multiple contractors?

A: See W9124E-24-B-0002, Standard Form 1449, Section 10. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type Paving and Drainage contract from this solicitation.

Q#2: Will the contactor or contractors who are awarded this solicitation be able to deny task orders issued to them?

A: See W9124E-24-B-0002, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.216-16, Order Limitations.

Q#3: Is this a multiple award solicitation where multiple contractors will be awarded the job and then once the group of contractors are chosen then that group will be able to bid on task orders or not bid on task orders if they choose?

A: See W9124E-24-B-0002, Standard Form 1449, Section 10. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), single IDIQ type Paving and Drainage contract from this solicitation.

Q#4: Could you please furnish a statement of the expected contract value per year for this solicitation? The stated range is $25-100 million for the duration of the contract which as an average could be anywhere from $5-$20 million per year. For planning and bonding purposes, we need to have an understanding of potential cash flow for this project. It is understood and expected that being that the execution of this project will be based upon Task Orders of varying values that will ramp up toward a maximum total value of Work in Progress as the contract is executed month by month and year by year. Again, could you please furnish an expectation of how this contract will trend in value?

A: Bonding is required at the Task Order level. See FAR 52.216-19 Ordering Limitations.

Q#5: The submission requirements for “VOLUME A: Cover Sheet” on page 9 of 67 include “Provide proof that company has been certified for paving operations by a State Department of Transportation.” Please clarify this requirement.

A: The requirement to provide proof that the company has been certified for paving operations by the State Department of Transportation, has been removed. See revision to Section 00100:

Instruction to Bidder.

Q#6: “VOLUME B: Bid Guarantee” on page 9 of 67 states a requirement for a bid bond. Being as there is no seed project, it appears that the Bonding Capability Letter required in “VOLUME C: Bonding Company Letter” might be the only bonding requirement for this IDIQ submission.

Please clarify.

A: These are two (2) separate requirements. (1) Volume B: Bid Guarantee: See FAR 28.101 Bid Guarantee and FAR 52.228-1. Volume C: Bonding Company Letter should contain both the single and aggregate bonding capacity of the offeror.

Q#7: Do the quantities outlined on each bid form generally reflect the amount of work to be performed in that year?

A: The quantities outlined on each Attachment (1-5), Ft. Johnson Bid Schedule are based on historical data and projected estimated quantities of anticipated work identified by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW).

Q#8: Will all the contractors bid forms and bid results be posted on Sam.gov or be available for review upon request after the award?

A: No. An Award Notification will be posted to SAM.GOV.

Q#9: Who is the Incumbent Contractor for this contract?

A: This information is available to the public. Reference https://www.usaspending.gov, contract number W9124E-21-D-0001.

Q#10: Solicitation Page 10, letter d. references just a Contract/Project Manager to be submitted as part of the bid proposal. Technical Exhibit A., paragraph 1.4.1 of the SOW references a Superintendent, QCM, and SSHO.

Are those resumes also required to be submitted as part of the proposal?

A: See Technical Exhibit A, Paragraphs 1.4.2, 1.4.3 and 1.4.4; “Provide Resumes and Supporting Documentations No Later Than (NLT) 5 days after award.

Q#11: Can you provide the contract number for the previous paving and drainage contract?

A: The contract number for the previous paving and drainage contract, is W9124E-21-D-0001.

Q#12: Will a QC be required for each task order, or can one person support concurrent task orders?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Specs, Paragraph 3.4.1 Quality Control, Personnel Requirements.

Q#13: Will a safety officer be required for each task order, or can one person support concurrent task orders?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Specs, Paragraph 1.6.1.1, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

Q#14: Will a P6 schedule meet the scheduling requirements?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Spec, Section 01 32 01, Paragraph 3.3.7.

P6 “Primavera” is an acceptable software to use for scheduling but, is not required by the Government. Schedule must adhere to the referenced specification In Accordance With (IAW) the forementioned reference.

Q#15: Will an environmental protection plan be required for each task order?

A: See Revised Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Spec, Section 01 57 20.00 10, Paragraph 1.7 Environmental Protection Plan.

Q#16: Will a Quality control plan be required for each task order?

A: See Revised Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Specs, Section 01 45 00.00 10, Paragraph 3.2 Quality Control Plan.

Q#17: Section 01 57 23 appears to require a NOI and a SWPPP be submitted for each task order. Confirm this will be a requirement for each task order?

A: See Technical Exhibit A, Ft. Johnson Statement of Work, Paragraph 1.12.16 for guidance.

Q#18: Will As-builts be required for each task order?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Specs, Paragraph 1.3.1 Record Drawings (Page 182 of 578).

Q#19: Will Operation and Maintenance manuals be required for each task order? If not, will they be negotiated as a non-prepriced item.

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Spec, Section 01 78 23, Paragraph 1.3 Submission of Operation and Maintenance Date (O&M Manuals) (Page 190 of 578).

O&M manuals are to be provided if the products provided requires O&M Manuals, per the manufacture. This contract does not include non-prepriced items.

Q#20: How many task orders did you issue under the last Paving and Drainage IDIQ during a normal ordering period?

A: Historical data shows an estimated quantity between 7 and 40. This is not guaranteed and is dependent upon annual appropriations by Congress.

Q#21: In executing this project, can one superintendent fulfill the supervision, safety, and QAQC roles?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Specs, Paragraph 1.6.1.1.1, Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements and Duties (Page 52 of 578).

Q#22: Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Specs, Paragraph 3.2 Quality Control Plan (Page 128 of 578).

Q#23: Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan?

A: See Technical Exhibit A, Ft. Johnson Statement of Work, Paragraph 1.7.6.1.

Q#24: Is this project tax exempt?

A: No.

Q#25: Ref Sec. 1.12.1 -1.12.25 In accordance with the Army’s requirements to monitor and meet all Environmental Regulations listed in the General Requirements. Is it expected that contractors will be required to maintain a full time Environmental Compliance Specialist on-site and available at all times to both monitor environmental Task Order requirements, on-going environmental contract requirements and to be available to proactively address the DOA concerns in order to fulfill these environmental requirements from commencement of initial Task Orders?

A: See Technical Exhibit A, Ft. Johnson Statement of Work, Paragraph 1.12.10 Assigning Environmental Compliance Officers.

Q#26: Since the quantities indicated on the Unit Cost Breakdowns for this IDIQ could vary widely for the actual quantities required in actual annual volume of Task Orders and being that contracts are regulated by the FAR, is it to be expected that per FAR requirements that there will be considerations of Requests for Equitable Adjustment reconciliations if or when the volume of Task Orders fall substantially below indicated unit cost quantities indicated for this IDIQ?

A: No, the Government can only guarantee the minimum guarantee as specified in the solicitation.

Q#27: Is the prime required to have a DOT certification for paving or will a selected paving subcontractor with the certification be acceptable?

A: The requirement to provide proof that the company has been certified for paving operations by the State Department of Transportation, has been removed. See revision to Section 00100:

Instruction to Bidder.

Q#28: Please provide the total number of Task Orders issued on the previous IDIQ Paving and Drainage contract.

A: Historical data shows an estimated quantity between 7 and 40. This is not guaranteed and is dependent upon annual appropriations by Congress.

Q#29: Please provide the total dollar value of the funding spent on the previous IDIQ Paving and Drainage contract.

A: This information is available to the public. Reference https://www.usaspending.gov, contract W9124E-21-D-0001.

Q#30: On specification section 32 11 29 -lime stabilize subgrade- can quicklime be used in lieu of hydrated lime per section 2.1.1?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement and Infrastructure Specs, Section 32 11 29, Paragraph

2.1.1. All lime shall adhere to the technical specifications of this section.

Q#31: On section 3.4.9 – are bituminous materials going to be used to seal lime treated dirt?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement and Infrastructure Specs, Section 32 11 29, Paragraph

3.4.9. All curing and protection shall adhere to the referenced specification section.

Q#32: On specification section 31 23 00 -excavation & fill- section 1.5 requirements for onsite soil shall be tested for TPH, BTEX, and full TCLP – is this going to be required?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement and Infrastructure Specs, Section 31 23 00, Paragraph

1.5. All testing shall be completed in accordance with and adhere to the referenced specification section.

Q#33: On specification section 31 11 00 – clearing and grubbing – will material being hauled off Ft. Johson property need to be hauled to a certified state approved landfill? Also, will any burning of trees be allowed?

A: See Revised Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Spec, Section 31 11 00, Paragraph

3.6.1 Nonsaleable Materials.

Q#34: Bid schedule Item 04-006 through 04-008 calls for disposal off government land but page 28 states “Broken concrete debris, asphalt pavements and asphalt millings shall remain property of the Government and the Contractor shall deliver to the designated stockpile area on Fort Johnson in the northern edge of South Fort Cantonment area.

A: See Revised Technical Exhibit A, Ft. Johnson Statement of Work (SOW), Paragraph 2 Description of Bid Items. NOTE: The following language has been removed: Broken concrete debris, asphalt pavements and asphalt millings shall remain property of the Government and the Contractor shall deliver to the designated stockpile area on Fort Johnson in the northern edge of South Fort Cantonment area.

Q#35: Bid schedule Item 10-001 thru 10-004 Asphalt Pavement states that “These items include core sampling of the pavement to verify actual depth of the installed pavement as well as all other required testing.” Please specify which additional “other” required testing is required”.

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Specs, Section 32 12 16. All testing requirements shall include and adhere to the referenced specification section.

Q#36: Bid schedule items 10-002 thru 10-004 Asphalt Pavement, please specify the asphalt mix required. Does this require a polymer modified mixture or AC30?

A: See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Specs, Section 32 12 16. All mix designs should be submitted for approval and adhere to the referenced specification section.

Q#37: Is this contract exempt from sales taxes on materials?

A: No

Q#38: To establish the most competitive unit pricing, can minimum quantities on a work order be established for items such as asphalt paving that require expensive mobilization of equipment?

A: No

Q#39 Is a Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) required for non-airfield pavement portions of this project?

A: MTV’s will be required as needed In Accordance With (IAW) Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. See Technical Exhibit B, Pavement Infrastructure Specs, Section 32 12 15.13, Paragraph 1.2.3 Material Transfer Vehicle.

Q#40: The bid schedule units state SY, and CY for the concrete section of the bid schedule.

Does the quantity reflect SY of concrete and CY of concrete or does it reflect SY surface area and CY or surface area?

A: SY has a specified depth for each Bid Schedule Line Item and CY is for line items where depth is not specified.

Q#41: What specific type of concrete stamp need to be used?

A: The requirement for concrete stamp specification will be defined at the task order/deliver order level.

Q#42: How many locations have the 4-inch concrete pavement repairs?

A: The Ft. Johnson Paving and Drainage contract is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction Contract that supports Ft. Johnson and other designated training locations (i.e., Peason Ridge, etc.). The quantities outlined on each Attachment (1-5), Ft. Johnson Bid Schedule are based on historical data and projected estimated quantities of anticipated work identified by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW).

Q#43: How many locations have the 6-inch concrete pavement repairs?

A: The Ft. Johnson Paving and Drainage contract is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction Contract that supports Ft. Johnson and other designated training locations (i.e., Peason Ridge, etc.). The quantities outlined on each Attachment (1-5), Ft. Johnson Bid Schedule are based on historical data and projected estimated quantities of anticipated work identified by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW).

Q#44: How many locations have the 8-inch concrete pavement repairs?

A: The Ft. Johnson Paving and Drainage contract is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction Contract that supports Ft. Johnson and other designated training locations (i.e., Peason Ridge, etc.). The quantities outlined on each Attachment (1-5), Ft. Johnson Bid Schedule are based on historical data and projected estimated quantities of anticipated work identified by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW).

Q#45: How many locations have the 10-inch concrete pavement repairs?

A: The Ft. Johnson Paving and Drainage contract is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction Contract that supports Ft. Johnson and other designated training locations (i.e., Peason Ridge, etc.). The quantities outlined on each Attachment (1-5), Ft. Johnson Bid Schedule are based on historical data and projected estimated quantities of anticipated work identified by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW).

Q#46: How many locations have sidewalk installation?

A: The Ft. Johnson Paving and Drainage contract is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction Contract that supports Ft. Johnson and other designated training locations (i.e., Peason Ridge, etc.). The quantities outlined on each Attachment (1-5), Ft. Johnson Bid Schedule are based on historical data and projected estimated quantities of anticipated work

Q#47: What color is to be added to the concrete at the plant?

A: The requirement for concrete color specification will be defined at the task order/deliver order level.

Q#48: How many locations will have curb and gutter installation?

A: The Ft. Johnson Paving and Drainage contract is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction Contract that supports Ft. Johnson and other designated training locations (i.e., Peason Ridge, etc.). The quantities outlined on each Attachment (1-5), Ft. Johnson Bid Schedule are based on historical data and projected estimated quantities of anticipated work

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Paving and Drainage - BASE

FFP

Paving and Drainage IDIQ - Base Ordering Period The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, & equipment, to provide drainage, road repair, and paving as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work and drawings and specifications at various locations on Fort Johnson, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas.

Pricing Schedule Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 (Attachment 1) shall be utilized to determine Firm Fixed Price for Task Orders issued during this period.

The total estimated price for Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 shall be entered as the total estimated amount for this CLIN.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Z2LB

MAX

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1001 1 Job Paving & Drainage - Ordering Period 1

FFP

Paving and Drainage IDIQ - Ordering Period 1 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, & equipment, to provide drainage, road repair, and paving as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work and drawings and specifications at various locations on Fort Johnson, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas.

Pricing Schedule Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 (Attachment 2) shall be utilized to determine Firm Fixed Price for Task Orders issued during this period.

The total estimated price for Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 shall be entered as the total estimated amount for this CLIN.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2001 1 Job Paving & Drainage - Ordering Period 2

FFP

Paving and Drainage IDIQ - Ordering Period 2 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, & equipment, to provide drainage, road repair, and paving as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work and drawings and specifications at various locations on Fort Johnson, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas.

Pricing Schedule Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 (Attachment 3) shall be utilized to determine Firm Fixed Price for Task Orders issued during this period.

The total estimated price for Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 shall be entered as the total estimated amount for this CLIN.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3001 1 Job Paving & Drainage - Ordering Period 3

FFP

Paving and Drainage IDIQ - Ordering Period 3 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, & equipment, to provide drainage, road repair, and paving as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work and drawings and specifications at various locations on Fort Johnson, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas.

Pricing Schedule Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 (Attachment 4) shall be utilized to determine Firm Fixed Price for Task Orders issued during this period.

The total estimated price for Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 shall be entered as the total estimated amount for this CLIN.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4001 1 Job Paving & Drainage - Ordering Period 4

FFP

Paving and Drainage IDIQ - Ordering Period 4 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, & equipment, to provide drainage, road repair, and paving as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work and drawings and specifications at various locations on Fort Johnson, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas.

Pricing Schedule Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 (Attachment 5) shall be utilized to determine Firm Fixed Price for Task Orders issued during this period.

The total estimated price for Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 shall be entered as the total estimated amount for this CLIN.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 29-APR-2024 TO

28-APR-2025

N/A HQS & JRTC - USAG (FORT JOHNSON)

GREGORY S. RACHAL

6661 WARRIOR TRAIL, B#350

FORT JOHNSON LA 71459

337-531-8413

W42NU5

1001 POP 29-APR-2025 TO

28-APR-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 29-APR-2026 TO

28-APR-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 29-APR-2027 TO

28-APR-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 29-APR-2028 TO

28-APR-2029

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

I. Point of Contact (POC):

1. Victoria Joseph, Contract Specialist (Primary) / email: victoria.a.joseph.civ@army.mil

2. Shannon Doucet, Contract Specialist (Secondary) / email: shannon.p.doucet.civ@army.mil

3. Tamera Butler, Contracting Officer / email: tamera.s.butler.civ@army.mil

II. Competition Requirements: This procurement is 100% 8(a) set-aside acquisition.

III. Bidders MUST be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) database IAW FAR 52.204-7 to be awarded a contract and MUST have applicable NAICS code.

IV. Bid Preparation Instructions and Content: These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide a clear understanding and the comprehensive evaluation of bids. In the sealed bidding procedures, price will determine the “Apparent Low Bid”, however, the submission of a low bid does not in itself determine responsibility of a bidder or a fair and reasonable price. Therefore, it is necessary to require additional information, in order for the Contracting Officer to make an award to overall lowest priced and responsible bidder.

V. Bid Submission

ALL bids SHALL be submitted electronically to Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module; http://piee.eb.mil (NLT) 2:00 PM CST / 7 February 2024.

NOTE: The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (https://piee.eb.mil) is the Department’s core tool for facilitating full utilization of electronic processing of data and documents in the Procure-to-Pay environment. Within that environment, is the Solicitation Module which provides the capability for secure, timestamped submission of contractors’ proposals. The Solicitation Module was designed specifically to capture the documentation needed to memorialize the date and time of offer submissions, as well as to retain those files and the attendant time and date stamps. It supports large file sizes of up to 1.9 GB per file with no limit on the number of files and supports multiple file formats. Also, it is integrated with the System for Award Management for publishing associated notices in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 5 requirements.

Vendors must register in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment for the specific applications they wish to use.

Below are hyperlinks to assist with registering, Solicitation Module training and vendor customer support:

- Instructions on how to register for PIEE (Vendor Registration) can be found at https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/portal/overview/vendorRegister.xhtml

- Instructions / Web Based Training for Solicitation Module can be found at https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml

- Vendor Customer Support can be found at https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/portal/overview/CustomerSupport.xhtml

All questions/inquiries related to bid submissions and accessing PIEE shall be directed to the PIEE help desk.

Bidders’ submission SHALL consist of the following Volumes. Each Volume shall be named accordingly, and MUST (at a minimum) consist of the documents/information identified below:

a. VOLUME A: Cover Sheet - Coversheet shall be on company letterhead and MUST contain your UEI and authorized representative(s) who can obligate your company contractually, sign the bid, and sign other contract actions. Include telephone number with area code and complete email address for each authorized representative. Failure to provide this information may be cause for rejection of the bid.

If a joint venture, the vendor must provide:

The primary member of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 and Corporate Certificate unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, the Offeror shall submit a copy of the joint venture agreement with the proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the IFB from further consideration.

If an Offeror is contemplating a joint venture on this project, it must advise its 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 its BOS has adequate time for a thorough review before the proposal due time/date.

b. VOLUME B: BID GUARANTEE – A Bid Bond in the amount of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less IAW FAR 52.228-1. Bidder shall submit a fully executed Standard Form (SF) 24 with the submitted bid. All bid bonds MUST be original, photocopies or emails will not be accepted. Bid bonds MUST be received NLT the bid closing time/date (2:00 PM CST / 7 February 2024). Bid bonds may be hand delivered or mailed however, (if mailing) bidders are encouraged to submit bid bonds via UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL, or similar courier services.

Delivery Address:

Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Ft. Johnson

Attention: BID # W9124E-24-B-0002 2038 9th Street, Building 1352

Fort Johnson, LA 71459

Failure to provide the bid bond may be cause for rejection of the bid.

c. VOLUME C: BONDING COMPANY LETTER – Letter MUST indicate the bidder’s (bonding capability) ability to obtain performance and payment bonds in the amount of the contract’s maximum ceiling. Failure to provide this letter may be cause for rejection of the bid.

d. VOLUME D: PRE-AWARD REQUIRED PERSONNEL - Resume and/or Qualifications of the following personnel IAW Technical Exhibit A - Statement of Work (Paragraph 1.4 Contractor Personnel). Failure to provide this information may be cause for rejection of the bid.

Contract/Project Manager - See qualifications/duties listed under Technical Exhibit A - Paragraph 1.4.1 of the Statement of Work.

e. VOLUME E: Signed and completed SF 1442 and ALL Amendments - The SF1442 shall be submitted fully completed, this includes completing the CLIN structure cost in Section 00010 of the SF1442. The Contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the IFB in accordance with the instructions on the SF1442. All bidders are cautioned to complete blocks 20a - 20c with an original/electronic signature in block 20b. Additionally, this solicitation contains provisions and other items required to be completed electronically by the bidder. Failure to provide this information may be cause for rejection of the bid.

f. VOLUME F: Bid Schedules (Attachments 1-6) – Bidders MUST submit ALL six (6) completed bid schedules (Attachment 1-6).

(1) Bidders shall submit and complete ALL SIX (6) Bid Schedules – Attachments 1-6.

A unit price shall be inserted for each bid item for each ordering period and the total for the ordering period MUST be completed. Attachment 6 is a Combined Bid Schedule; the bidder is required to ensure that all totals match to total amounts from the respective bid schedule.

Total sums for the completed Bid Schedule shall match the CLIN structure in Section 00010 of the SF1442.

(2) All extensions of the unit prices in the spreadsheets will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of a discrepancy between the unit price and the totals, the unit price will govern.

(3) Failure to submit a price for each bid item may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(4) Submission of unbalanced bids may be cause for rejection of the bid.

VI. SITE VISIT: A Site Visit will be conducted on 1:00 PM CST / 11 January 2024. Contractors interested in attending the site visit SHALL notify the Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist, via email NLT 12:00 PM CST / 10 January 2024. The email shall include the following:

Name (s) of attendees (limit 2 representatives per contractor), company name, email address and phone number.

*** Submit to victoria.a.joseph.civ@army.mil , shannon.p.doucet.civ@army.mil and tamera.s.butler.civ@army.mil ****

VII. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: All questions / Request for Information (RFI) regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted electronically to ALL the following emails NLT, 12:00 PM CST / 22 January 2024.

*** Submit to victoria.a.joseph.civ@army.mil , shannon.p.doucet.civ@army.mil and

The Government intends to provide answers to all submitted question thru a solicitation amendment NLT, 5:00 PM CST / 25 January 2024. ALL solicitation amendments will be posted on SAM.GOV.

VIII. PUBLIC BID OPENING ATTENDEES: Bidders wishing to attend the bid opening SHALL notify the Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist via email NLT 12:00 PM CST / 6 February 2024. The email requested for attending the bid opening shall include the Name (s) of attendees (limit 2 representatives per contractor.

**** Submit to victoria.a.joseph.civ@army.mil , shannon.p.doucet.civ@army.mil and

Bid opening will take place at 2:00 PM CST / 7 February 2024. Bid Opening will take place at the following location:

Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Ft. Johnson 2038 9th Street, Building 1352

Fort Johnson, LA 71459

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.215-7008 Only One Offer DEC 2022

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

None

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement DFARS (48

(b) CFR Chapter 2) and Army Federal Regulation Supplement (AFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 51) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00600 - Representations & Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids OCT 1995 52.222-38 Compliance With Veterans' Employment Reporting

Requirements

FEB 2016

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

MAY 2014

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237310.

(2) The small business size standard is $45,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

(XXX) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

xxx (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

xxx (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

xxx (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing…