A.07.23_Final_Solicitation_20R6019.pdf

PROJECT: Design and construction services for a C-130H/J Fuselage Trainer Facility at the Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB), in accordance w ith the Statement of Work and all attachments.

Set Aside: Unrestricted Procurement

NAICS Code: 236220

Magnitude of Construction is More than $10,000,000

A Bidder inquiry has been setup for this requirement. The Bidder Inquiry Key is 749WPM-MC8ZI2. The review is open from 15 May 2020 until 01 June 2020 at 12:00PM CDT

TIMOTHY A PIGHEE 000.000.0000

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

15-May-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

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 ________730 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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 specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________15 Jun 2020 (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 of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee 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 _______90 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

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, LITTLE ROCK (W9127S)

700 W. CAPITOL AVE, RM 7315

LITTLE ROCK AR 72201-3225

W9127S

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CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

(501) 324-5196FAX:TEL: (501) 340-5720 TEL: FAX:

W9127S20R6019 1 OF 59

W9127S20R6019

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

PN456154

C-130 H/J FUSELAGE TRAINER FACILITY

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE

JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS SECTION 00 11 00

CLIN SCHEDULE

SOLICITATION NO. W9127S20R6019

Line Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Measure Unit Price Amount

0001 C-130 H/J Fuselage Trainer Facility 1 Job xxx $__________

Option 1

0002 Additional Width of Receiving/Unloading Area 1 Job xxx $__________

Option 2

0003 On-Site Paved Storage Pad 1 Job xxx $__________

Option 3 - Deductive

0004 Brick Veneer Above Soldier Course 1 Job xxx (-)$_______

Option 4 - Deductive

0005 Personal Vehicle Parking Spots 1 Job xxx (-)$_______

Option 5 - Deductive

0006 Highline Trainer Room Width(s) 1 Job xxx (-)$_______

$__________TOTAL (ALL OPTIONS)

TOTAL BASE BID

BASE BID

OPTIONS

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 730 dys. ANP 1 LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE

19TH MEDICAL GROUP

1090 ARNOLD DR

LITTLE ROCK AFB AR 72076

(501) 987-8811 FOB: Destination

0002 730 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) FOB: Destination

0003 730 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) FOB: Destination

0004 730 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) FOB: Destination

0005 730 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) FOB: Destination

0006 730 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) FOB: Destination

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997

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)

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

Pulaski County 15.7% Nationwide Goal 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is the Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, AR

(End of provision)

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American --Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested--

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

US Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Contracting Division Marcus D. Mitchell, Contracting Officer 700 W. Capitol Avenue Room 7315 Little Rock, AR 72201

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- May 27 at 1:00pm

(c) Participants will meet at-- 19th CES Parking Lot 528 Thomas Avenue Jacksonville, AR 72099

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations

SITE VISIT PROTOCOLS

Pre-Proposal Site Visit

When: 27-May-2020

Time: 1:00 PM CST

Base Access Location: Little Rock AFB Visitors Center 1500 Vandenberg Blvd.

Jacksonville, AR 501-987-3425

Base Access Requirements: REAL ID compliant valid driver's licenses are required (reference https://www.dhs.gov/real-id). Current Air Force IDs or retired military IDs are also acceptable.

Drivers will need current registration and proof of insurance for their vehicle (or a rental agreement). Date of birth will also need to be provided. The Government will provide the required sponsorships and subsequent escorting.

DO NOT enter the installation without your escort.

Please also ensure that each person requesting access does not have any current warrants or civil actions pending (he/she will not be allowed on the installation if they do). Also see ENCLOSURE 1, “Negative Fitness Determination For Installation Access” on page 2 of 2.

Base Access COVID-19 Protocols: At the Visitors Center, facemasks are required and document exchange will be "touchless." Only one party will be allowed in the Visitors Center at a time so please arrive early and anticipate a slow process. NOTE: Security Forces will be asking about travel history. If your travel history indicates that you have come from a COVID-19 hotspot (or your state ID indicates you reside in a hotspot), access will likely be denied.

Where: Meet at 19th CES Parking Lot, 528 Thomas Ave.

- Formal questions will not be answered verbally at the meeting. It is required that you submit all of your formal questions through the ProjNet process. A Request for Information (RFI) Review has been set up for this solicitation in ProjNet https://www.projnet.org/projnet/. The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 749WPM-MC8ZI2.

The RFI review is open from 15 May 20 until 01 Jun 20 at 12:00 pm CT.

Site Visit COVID-19 Protocols: Due to the current COVID-19 response efforts and keeping in line with the CDC’s, the Air Force’s, and DoD’s guidance on social distancing, the protocols/requirements for visitors at Little Rock Air Force Base consist of the following:

- No more than ten (10) total participants (including government and offeror personnel) shall be allowed to the formal pre-proposal site visit meeting. This will equate to no more than one (1) representative from each offeror being allowed to attend the “formal” meeting. However, it should be noted that each offeror may bring a maximum of three (3) people to view and walk the site. The formal meeting will either be held in an area that will provide sufficient social distancing or be held outdoors, weather permitting.

- Facemasks are required.

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposal Submission Requirements, Evaluation Criteria and Basis of Award for the Seven (7) High Bay Fuselage Training Facility for the Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB)

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Construct a seven high-bay Fuselage Training Facility utilizing economical design and construction methods to accommodate the C-130H/J series training mission. Construction will include reinforced concrete foundation, steel frame structure, and metal roof. This facility will include special foundations. The project will include all necessary utilities, site improvements, pavements, communications support infrastructure, and all necessary supporting work for a complete and usable facility. The project includes four J model trainers, their associated administrative and support areas and required parking. Administrative area to include restrooms, break room and utility rooms sized to meet the requirements for both H and J model functions. The four trainers will be in individual bays sized to perform night vision google operations with maneuvering space for a K-Loader in each. The project will also include a high-bay area for three H model trainers, their associated administrative areas and required parking. The three trainers will be in individual bays sized to perform night vision goggle operations with maneuvering space for a K-Loader in each. Facilities will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with the DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01.

Sustainable principles, to include Life Cycle cost-effective practices, will be integrated into the design, development and construction of the project in accordance with UFC 1-200-02. This project will comply with DoD Antiterrorism/force protection requirements per UFC 4-010-01. Air Conditioning: 167 Tons.

REQUIREMENT: The new facility will meet the support requirements for three high-bay C-130H model Fuselage Trainers, four high-bay C-130J Fuselage Trainers, cargo training and associated K-loader equipment storage requirements, associated classroom and briefing spaces, and training administration areas. Specialized mechanical spaces to support each Fuselage Trainers are also required. This project was developed based on criteria specified in Air Force Manual 32-1084, Facility Requirements, C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) Facilities Design Criteria Report (dated 2 October 2008) and user interviews.

ADDITIONAL: Air Force Manual 32-1084 does not specifically detail “Facilities Requirements” for a Fuselage Training facility. A size requirement analysis was performed to establish project requirements. An economic analysis was completed in January 2012, however new economic analysis has been requested due to significant change in scope. All reasonable alternatives were considered during the development of this project to include status quo, renovation, and new construction. New facility construction was the only viable option to meet this requirement. The site plan has been adopted into the approved Installation Development Plan and a site plan was approved at the Facilities Board level. This design shall conform to criteria established in the Air Force Corporate Facilities Standards, the Installation Facilities Standards, but will not employ a standard facility design because there is no AF standard facility design for this project and there is no applicable standard design from Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC). The design is to be based on the requirements of the fuselage trainers.

C-130H/J Fuselage Trainer Facility estimated at 11,942 SM = 128,543 SF.

2.0 GENERAL PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS

Preliminary Review:

This acquisition will be a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract utilizing a full and open competition strategy.

This is a One-Phase acquisition process.

Proposals shall describe the capability of the Offeror to perform the requirements of the Solicitation. Proposals should be specific and complete in every detail; and should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of capabilities to satisfactorily perform the requirements. Proposals should be practical, legible, clear, and coherent.

In order to effectively and equitably evaluate all proposals, the Contracting Officer must receive information containing sufficient detail to allow review and evaluation by the Government. The price proposals will be separated from the technical proposals. Technical proposals will be provided to the designated Technical Evaluation Team and Price Proposals will be provided to the designated Price Evaluation Advisors, with both teams under the direct guidance and oversight of the Contracting Officer. Proposal clarity, organization, and cross-referencing are mandatory.

Failure to submit and organize proposals as requested may adversely affect an Offeror's evaluation.

3.0 INTRODUCTION - NOTICE TO OFFERORS

This section is designed to provide the offeror with instructions to complete and deliver a competitive proposal in response to this request for proposals (RFP). The selection procedures to be used will be a one-phase approach IAW UAI 5136.303-100 for authorized military construction projects. The one-phase selection procedure authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2862(a)(1) allows for the selection of a contractor on the basis of price and other evaluation criteria to perform, in accordance with the provisions of a firm fixed-price contract, both the design and construction of a facilityusing performance specifications supplied by the secretary concerned.

3.1 Acquisition Method:

The method of acquisition for this procurement considers the “Best Value” continuum, wherein a Best Value source selection process will be utilized in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.101. Award will be made to the proposal that represents the best value to the Government as determined by the Source Selection Official.

In this acquisition method evaluation and price trade off, if conducted, are highly subjective in nature. The offer determined to be the Best Value may not be the lowest price or the highest technically rated offer. The decision will involve a comparison and trade-off analysis of the combination of non-cost strengths, weaknesses, and risks, the evaluated cost/price offered in each proposal, and judgment as to which proposal provides the best combination. As a result offerors must provide their best proposal with all required information in the required format.

Information provided must be complete, clear and legible to obtain the best evaluation rating possible.

3.2. Contract Cost Ceiling Limitation for Design and Construction Costs:

The design and construction costs will be subject to the funds available for this project. The current Programmed Amount of funds for design and construction (base proposal plus all options) as well as contract administration fees is $47.0M. It is not anticipated that additional funds in excess of $47.0M will be made available for this project prior to contract award.

The total contract award shall not exceed the anticipated funding amount of $43.8M for this contract. Offerors are notified that they are under no obligation to approach this ceiling. The Government may not be able to make an award, if the total proposal amount exceeds the anticipated funding for this project or if the base proposal exceeds the Construction Cost Limit of $43.8M.

3.3. The solicitation process is known as the “Request for Proposals” or the acronym: “RFP”.

Interested firms or joint venture entities (referred to as “offerors”) may submit certain specified performance capability proposals, demonstrating their capability to successfully execute the contract resulting from this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein.

3.4. The Government will evaluate the proposals, in accordance with the criteria described in

Section 00 21 00 in the solicitation (and below, Evaluating Factors for Award), and award a firm-fixed-price design-build construction contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms with all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose proposal is determined to represent the overall best value to the Government considering all factors, sub-factors, and price. Cost information will not be rated, but will be evaluated for reasonableness.

3.5. The proposal must describe the capability of the Offeror to perform the work, describe the

Offeror’s understanding of the requirements contained in the solicitation and set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by the Request for Proposals (RFP). The proposal should be prepared simply and economically in the prescribed format and be complete, legible, clear and coherent.

3.6. The Government included Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors, in this RFP. This clause states that the Government intends to make award based on initial offers, but reserves the right to conduct discussions with all offerors determined to be part of the competitive range should the Source Selection Authority deem discussions necessary.

3.7. Oral Presentations:

The Government may conduct oral presentations. Location, assigned dates and times for each potential offeror will be provided at a later date if it is determined oral presentations are necessary.

3.8. Offerors will not be participating in a sealed bid procurement process under this acquisition method. Issuance of this Request for Proposal does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government.

3.9. Contract Type:

An award of a firm-fixed-price design-build construction contract requiring delivery and installation is contemplated for this Acquisition.

4.0 PREPARING PROPOSALS

4.1 Proposal Submittal Information.

The following section describes the procedures for submittal of proposals in response to this Request for Proposal.

4.2 Who May Submit:

This request for proposal is UNRESTRICTED. The NAICS for this project is 236220, with a size standard of $39.5 Million, as determined by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

4.3 Where to Submit Bidder Inquiries:

A Request for Information (RFI) Review has been set up for this RFP in ProjNet https://www.projnet.org/projnet/. The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 749WPM-MC8ZI2. All questions and inquiries will be accepted only via the ProjNet website. The review is open from 15 MAY to 01 JUN 2020 12:00 pm CT.

4.4 Where to Submit. Offerors shall submit proposals to:

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District ATTN: Contracting Division (Marcus Mitchell) CESWL-CT 700 W. Capitol Ave, RM 7315 Little Rock, AR 72203

The Packaging that contains the Proposals shall be marked:

All proposals must be marked on the outside with the solicitation number W9127S-20-R-6019, FY20 Fuselage Trainer Facility, LRAFB Jacksonville, Arkansas, “DO NOT OPEN”.

4.5 Submission Deadline. Proposals shall be received by the Corps of Engineers no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of the Standard Form 1442. All information requested in Paragraph 3 (below, Evaluating Factors for Award) must be submitted in response to this solicitation in order for the Offeror to be considered responsive to the RFP.

4.6 The Offeror is required to submit a bid guarantee with its proposal in the amount of 20% of the total proposed price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

4.7 Submission Format and Number of Submittals.

All original proposal materials shall be submitted in binders with a table of contents and tabbed section dividers. The section should parallel the submission requirements identified below. “Both” Volumes I and II, respectively, shall be submitted with one (1) hard copy marked “Original” and four (4) CDs copies (each) in read only format, using pdf files.

Each binder or envelope furnished shall contain the following information on its cover: the volume number, solicitation number, name, address, and telephone numbers of the Prime and Subcontractors, Joint Venture, or other entity identified on the cover as appropriate. Proposal clarity and material organization in each volume are mandatory. No material (e.g. samples) shall be incorporated by reference. Each volume will be submitted separately bound or secured in envelopes. The information will be used by the Source Selection Board to evaluate each proposal.

Proposals should provide more than superficial coverage of the information required below.

Additionally, should the proposal include any standard company terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the proposal may be determined to be non-responsive and thus ineligible for award.

4.7.1 Size of Printed Materials. “Original” copy pages containing text shall be submitted on 8-

1/2 x 11 inch paper using 10 point or larger font size, in bound volumes, using 3-ring binders.

4.7.2 Drawings or other graphics may be submitted on 11 x 17 inch paper provided that they are bound/included within their respective Factor Submission sections/tabs. Any 11 x 17 sheets will be counted as one (1) sheet each.

4.8 Proposal Cost. The Government will not be liable for any costs incurred by the offeror submitting an offer in response to this Solicitation.

5.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Submit proposals initially on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint.

Do not assume that firms will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise their proposals. Submit proposals in tabbed, three-ring binders. Note that the Government will not evaluate any material that exceeds the page limits, where indicated below.

6.0 SUMMARY

6.1 Project Title and Location: FY20 Fuselage Trainer Facility, LRAFB Jacksonville, Arkansas

6.2 Proposed Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

6.3 Design-Build: Yes

6.4 Source Selection Process: Best Value, Trade-Off, IAW FAR 15.101-1

6.5 Firms Which Submitted Proposals: The RFP is UNRESTRICTED (full and open competition strategy).

Section 00 22 10 – One-Step Design Build Selection Process

SECTION 00 22 10

DESIGN BUILD SELECTION PROCESS – TECHNICAL APPROACH

7.0 INTRODUCTION

7.1 BASIS OF AWARD

7.2 RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS and SUBMITTALS

7.3 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

VOLUME I

8.0 PRICE PROPOSAL, RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

8.1 TAB A – PRICE (CLIN Schedule)

8.2 TAB B – BID BOND

8.3 TAB C – PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

8.4 FACTOR 1 (TAB D) – SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN

8.4.1 - Submission Requirements

8.4.2 - Evaluation Criteria

8.5 FACTOR 2 (TAB E) – SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

8.5.1 - Submission Requirements

8.5.2 - Evaluation Criteria

VOLUME II

9.0 FACTOR 3 – PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

9.1 FACTOR 3 – Submission Requirements

9.2 FACTOR 3 – Evaluation Criteria

10.0 FACTOR 4 – PAST PERFORMANCE

10.1 FACTOR 4 – Submission Requirements

10.2 FACTOR 4 – Evaluation Criteria

11.0 FACTOR 5 – ORGANIZATION AND TECHNICAL APPROACH

11.1 FACTOR 5 – Submission Requirements

11.2 FACTOR 5 – Evaluation Criteria

12.0 FACTOR 6 – TABS (A & B) – TECHNICAL DESIGN

12.1 FACTOR 6 – (TAB A) – Sub-Factor 1 – Technical Solutions

12.1.1 - Submission Requirements

12.1.2 - Evaluation Criteria

12.2 FACTOR 6 – (TAB B) – Sub-Factor 2 – Sustainability

12.2.1 - Submission Requirements

12.2.2 - Evaluation Criteria

13.0 FACTOR 7 – PROPOSED CONTRACT DURATION AND SUMMARY SCHEDULE

13.1 FACTOR 7 – Submission Requirements

13.2 FACTOR 7 – Evaluation Criteria

7.0 INTRODUCTION

The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria described herein, using the evaluation rating systems as outlined below in SECTION 7.3.4. Price information will be evaluated for fairness, reasonableness, and for material unbalancing, as described herein. Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.

7.1 BASIS OF AWARD

The Contracting Officer will award a firm fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal the Source Selection Authority determines to conform to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable with regard to pricing, and whose proposal offers the best overall value to the Government, considering the price and non-price factors described herein. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are considered more important than the price; however, the Contract award may not exceed the cost limitation described in Section 3.2. The intent of this solicitation is to obtain the best value proposal within the contract cost limitation. There is no obligation to approach or match the contract cost limitation in the offer. As part of the evaluation, the Government will evaluate betterments in proposals relative to the minimum standards in the RFP to determine if they offer additional value to the Government. In addition, innovations in proposals will be evaluated to determine if creative ideas of the Offeror are a better value to the Government compared to the minimum criteria. After the Government evaluates and rates each proposal, the Source Selection Authority (SSA) will compare proposals to determine which proposal represents the best value for award.

The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. The Government will not award a contract to an Offeror whose proposal contains a deficiency, as defined in FAR 15.001. If there is a lower priced, conforming offer(s), the SSA must determine that the added value of a more expensive proposal would justify award to that Offeror.

7.1.1 DEVIATIONS

Any proposed exceptions/deviations to the statement of work, codes, criteria and standards shall be clearly identified. Enumerate as separate and distinct page(s) in the proposal and reference in the table of contents.

7.2 RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS and SUBMITTALS

The following table describes the format for Volume I and Volume II. Originals must be clearly marked as “Original”. – Submit one (1) hard copy marked “Original” and four (4) CD copies, using pdf files, for both Volumes.

Limit Volume II to a maximum of 98 pages or 49 pages front and back (double-sided). Pages in excess of this limit shall be removed from the proposal and will not be evaluated for award.

SUBMITTALS

Location Description Relative Importance Price VOLUME I PRICE AND PRO

FORMA

INFORMATION

PRICE is of lesser importance that the Factors in Volume II when combined.

VOLUME I

TAB A

PRICE (CLIN

Schedule)

PRICE is of lesser importance that the Factors in Volume II when combined.

VOLUME I

TAB B

BID BOND Not Rated. Submit in hard copy only.

VOLUME I

TAB C

REQUIRED PRE-AWARD

INFORMATION (SF1442,

PROPOSAL DATA SHEET, REPS

& CERTS, etc.

Not Rated.

Factors Location Description Relative Importance Factor 1 VOLUME I

TAB D

Small Business Participation Plan

Significantly less important than price and all technical factors combined.

Factor 2 VOLUME I

TAB E

Subcontracting Plan Factor 2 is rated acceptable/unacceptable

Factor 3 VOLUME II Project Team

Qualifications and Experience

Factor 3 is equal in importance to Factors 4, 5, 6 & 7.

Factor 4 VOLUME II Past Performance Factor 4 is equal in importance to Factors 3, 5, 6 & 7

Factor 5 VOLUME II Organization and

Technical Approach Factor 5 is equal in importance to Factors 3, 4, 6 & 7.

Factor 6 VOLUME II Technical

Design Factor 6 is equal in importance to Factors 3, 4, 5 & 7

Sub-Factor 1 VOLUME II

TAB 6.A

Technical Solution(s) Sub-Factor 1 is equal in importance to Sub- Factor 2.

Sub-Factor 2 VOLUME II

TAB 6.B

Sustainability Sub-Factor 2 is equal in importance to Sub- Factor 1.

Factor 7 VOLUME II

Proposed Contract Duration and Summary Schedule

Factor 7 is equal in importance to Factors 3, 4, 5 & 6

7.3 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

7.3.1 SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

The SSEB will be established to conduct the evaluation of proposals received in response to this solicitation. The evaluation will be based on the content of the proposal, proposal corrections and any information obtained from other sources, e.g. past performance information. The SSEB will not consider any proposal incorporated by reference, except as expressly allowed by this solicitation.

7.3.2 EVALUATION

The SSEB will evaluate the proposals and assign a consensus rating for each evaluation factor.

Offerors are cautioned to put forth their best efforts and to furnish all information clearly to allow the Government to determine their performance capability. Offerors should not assume that they will have an opportunity to clarify or correct anything in their proposal after submission.

The Government reserves the right to allow proposal corrections, if deemed necessary, to determine the most highly qualified Offerors.

7.3.3 DISCUSSIONS (If Necessary) –

The Government intends to award without discussions. A “Competitive Range” is a subjective determination of the most highly rated proposals in the event that discussions with Offerors are required. In such an event, the SSA will approve a competitive range of all the most highly rated proposals.

If discussions are held, the Government may engage in a broad give and take with each Offeror in the competitive range, in accordance with FAR 15.306 (d). The Government will provide the Offeror an advance agenda for the discussions. During discussions, the Government may ask the Offeror to further explain its proposal and to answer questions about it.

Upon conclusion of discussions, those Offerors still considered the most highly rated, will be afforded an opportunity to submit their proposal revisions for final evaluation and selection.

7.3.4 EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM

General: The Government will review the proposals and rate the quality of each evaluation factor. The SSEB will rate each proposal against the specified evaluation criteria in the Solicitation requirements.

Review Write-up: The Government will support each rating with a narrative, separately listing all strengths or advantages, weaknesses or disadvantages, deficiencies, and required clarifications.

Rating System: The evaluation team will document strengths (e.g., advantages), weaknesses (e.g., disadvantages), and other comments (e.g., deficiency and/or clarification) to support the rating for each factor. Documentation and comments are required for all ratings.

The consensus rating and any minority opinions will be provided to the Source Selection Authority for selection and award. The ratings for Technical Factors will be expressed in an adjectival assessment of Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal and Unacceptable.

ADJECTIVE

DEFINITION AND CRITERIA

Outstanding

Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good

Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal

Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is un-awardable.

1. Deficiency. A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

2. Strength. Any aspect of a proposal when judged against a stated evaluation criterion, enhances the merit of the proposal or increases the probability of successful performance of the contract.

3. Significant Strength. A significant strength appreciably enhances the merit of a proposal or appreciably increases the probability of successful contract performance.

4. Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

5. Significant Weakness. A significant weakness in a proposal is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

6. Uncertainty. Any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the offeror is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission or mistake).

7. Clarification. Limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated.

8. EXCEPTIONS:

Exceptions to the contractual terms and conditions of the solicitation (e.g., standard company terms and conditions) may result in a determination to reject a proposal.

9. RESTRICTIONS:

Failure to submit all the data in the format indicated in this solicitation may be cause for determining a proposal incomplete and, therefore, not considered for evaluation, and for subsequent award.

VOLUME I:

8.0 PRICE AND PROFORMA INFORMATION

8.1 TAB A – PRICE (CLIN Schedule)

8.1.1 Submission Requirements:

Submit the properly filled out CLIN Schedule, containing proposed line item and total pricing, as well as the proposed contract duration.

Supplemental Price Breakdown. IF REQUESTED by the Contracting Officer, within three working days after the proposal submission due date, submit a price breakdown of the Contract Line items in a sealed envelope marked “Price Breakdown Information”, in Excel format. The Government may use this Supplemental Price Breakdown if it is deemed necessary during the evaluation of the price proposals.

The Government will provide details on where and how to send the breakdown, if this breakdown is necessary. This information is not an opportunity for a firm to revise its non-price or price proposal.

8.1.2 Evaluation Criteria:

Price will not be rated or scored, but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. The price evaluators will also check for appearance of unbalanced line item prices.

Firms are cautioned to distribute direct costs, (such as material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, etc.)

and to evenly distribute indirect costs, (such as job overhead, home office overhead, bond, etc.,) to the appropriate contract line items. Both parties shall presume that field overhead costs through the proposed contract duration are inclusive in the offered price for the proposed contract.

If deemed necessary, the supplemental price breakdown information will be used to assist the Government in performing the price evaluations described above.

8.2 TAB B - BID BOND

8.2.1 Submission Requirements:

Submit the Bid Bond IAW FAR Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. Bid Bond (Standard Form 24). The bid guarantee amount shall be 20% of the proposed price, or $3 Million, whichever is less.

8.2.2 Evaluation Criteria:

This item is not rated. The Government will review the Bid Bond for legal sufficiency IAW FAR Clause 52.228-1. The Bond must be legally sufficient.

8.3 TAB C – PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

8.3.1 Submission Requirements:

Submit the Required Pre-Award Information (SF 1442, Proposal Data Sheet, Reps & Certs, etc.)

PROJECT TITLE: Solicitation No. W9127S20R6019, Fuselage Trainer Facility; LRAFB Jacksonville, Arkansas

1. IDENTIFICATION OF OFFEROR

Name of Firm:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

DUNS # :

(DUNS # is used for accessing the Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS)

2. IDENTIFICATION OF JOINT VENTURE PARTICIPANTS

Provide any other assigned number that identifies the member firm(s) in the ACASS, CCASS, CPARS databases. If a separate DUNS has been created for a joint venture (J-V) it must also be submitted. Provide a DUNS number for each company identified in any proposed Contractor-subcontractor association of firms. If the firm is a joint venture or contractor-subcontractor association of firms, list the individual firms and briefly describe the nature of the association. Provide DUNS for each.

Firm 1:

DUNS# :

Firm 2:

DUNS# :

Firm 3:

DUNS# :

Nature of Association:

3. AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS

Reference FAR 52.215-1. The Offeror represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the Government in connection with this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Name of Person Authorized to Negotiate:

Negotiator's Address:

Negotiator's Telephone:

Negotiator’s E-mail:

8.3.2 Evaluation Criteria:

This item is not rated. The Government will review the information provided for legal sufficiency.

8.4 FACTOR 1; TAB D - SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN

8.4.1 Submission Requirements:

All Offerors must submit the Small Business Participation Plan form (Attachment 1).

All Offerors (both large and small businesses) will be evaluated on the extent of participation of small business concerns in performance of this contract opportunity.

Offeror’s proposal must meet the minimum mandatory Total Small Business participation goal of 30% (through collective small business participation from any type of small business or subcategory small business). The subcategory small business goals are NOT mandatory. However, the Government will evaluate the proposal to determine which Offeror(s) propose the best value in terms of meeting all the Small Business Participation goals herein. The work to be performed directly by a small business prime Offeror will also be evaluated as Small Business Participation.

8.4.2 Evaluation Criteria:

Small Business Participation Plans (from large and small businesses) will be evaluated on the basis of:

(1) The extent to which Small Business firms are specifically identified in the proposal;

(2) The extent of commitment to Small Business firms (for example, enforceable commitments are to be weighed more heavily than non‐enforceable ones);

(3) The complexity and variety of the work small business firms are to perform;

(4) Past performance of the Offerors in complying with requirement of the clauses at FAR 52.219‐8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, and 52.219‐9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (large businesses only); and

(5) The extent of participation of SB firms in terms of the value of the total acquisition, and the extent to which the Offeror provides proposed percentages, or lack thereof for Small Business (% of total contract value); 8(a) Small Businesses (% of total contract value);WOSB (% of total contract value);

HUBzone (% of total contract value); SDVOSB (% of total contract value) ; Veteran Owned (% of total contract value); and HBCU/MI (% of total contract value).

Small Business Participation Plans will be rated, as follows:

Outstanding

Offeror is a large or small business (SB). SB firm(s) are specifically identified in the proposal; demonstrates substantive commitment to SB firm(s), for example enforceable commitment with 1 or more firms;

identifies the complexity and variety of work small businesses are to perform; demonstrates commitment to far exceed the 30% SB Participation goal (offering 32% or more); meets or exceeds 2 or more subcategory small business goals.

Good

Offeror is a large or small business. SB firm(s) are specifically identified in the proposal; demonstrates substantive commitment to SB firm(s), for example enforceable commitment with 1 or more firms; identifies the complexity and variety of work small businesses are to perform;

demonstrates commitment to exceed the 30% SB Participation goal; and meets or exceeds 1 or more subcategory small business goals. For large business prime – displays past performance in complying with FAR 52.219-8 and 52.219-9.

Acceptable

Offeror is a large or small business.