Am_0002_-__RFP_W9128F19R0016.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to address bidder inquiries received in response to this solicitation: changes are annotated by [AM0002].

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 30

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 22-Mar-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9128F19R0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Mar-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

22-Mar-2019

CODE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE

1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

W9128F 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9128F19R0016

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES & PRICES

Section B – Supplies or Services & Prices/Costs

1. Total Amount of Contract

The total amount of the contract awarded under this solicitation shall not exceed $35 Million Dollars. There is no limit of the number of Task Orders that may be executed. The Task Order(s) executed shall not exceed the total contract amount.

2. Guarantee

The contract awarded under this solicitation shall have a total guaranteed minimum amount of $2,500.00. If the Government chooses to exercise the Option Period on the contract, the Option Period awarded under this solicitation shall have a guaranteed minimum amount of $2,500.00. The guaranteed minimum may be met with the obligation of a task order meeting or exceeding the guarantee amount.

3. Contract Definition

The contract awarded under this solicitation will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Immediate/Rapid Response under NAICS Code 562910, in support of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District (USACE) and its customers located nationwide (Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. outlying areas). The contract awarded will include both cost reimbursable and firm fixed price features for remediation of various hazardous waste sites as identified in Section C.

4. Performance Period

This contract will have a base performance period of three (3) years plus one (1) two (2) year option period, or until the $35,000,000.00 contract limit is reached, whichever occurs first.

5. Pricing

5.1 Firm Fixed Price Task Orders

The amount to be paid to the contractor for each firm-fixed price task order shall not exceed the hourly rates proposed by the contractor for the labor disciplines listed in paragraph 5.1., Table 1, “Firm-Fixed Price Task Order Capped (Maximum) Hourly Labor Rates.” If a discipline is not listed in Table 1 and is required for a specific task order, that labor rate will be negotiated with the offeror before award of that task order.

Provide one (1) rate per labor discipline, regardless of whether the individuals employed for that discipline are directly employed or subcontracted. Subcontracted personnel shall be identified on the tables by adding “(SUB)” after the discipline title. For example, “CADD Operator (SUB)”. The rates shown per labor discipline shall be fully burdened rates, exclusive of profit.

The hourly rates provided on Table 1 shall be “Fully Loaded,” i.e., shall include Overhead, General/Administrative (G&A), Labor Burden Fringes, and other costs exclusive of profit. Subcontracted personnel are subject to the same Overhead, General/Administrative (G&A), Labor Burden Fringes, and other cost caps as personnel employed directly by the Prime Contractor.

Prices used in formulating task order proposals shall be dictated by the date of task order requirement. Firm-fixed price task orders are subject to audit at the discretion of the applicable Contracting Officer.

If during the Contract Period of Performance, the Contractor’s original, Government-approved subcontracted personnel are no longer available to the Prime, the Prime shall find a subcontractor that has at a minimum, the same qualifications as the previous subcontracted personnel. The Prime shall be responsible for negotiating labor rates for those personnel that do not exceed the rates provided in Table 1, which are the maximum rates the Government will pay for any replacement personnel.

Table 1. Firm-Fixed Price Task Order Capped (Maximum) Hourly Labor Rates (Am 0002)

ITEM DISCIPLINE BASE HOURLY

RATE

(Unburdened) Base Year 1 only

FULLY LOADED

HOURLY RATE

Base Year 1

FULLY LOADED

HOURLY RATE

Base year 2

FULLY LOADED

HOURLY RATE

Base year 3

FULLY LOADED

HOURLY RATE

Option year 1

FULLY LOADED

HOURLY RATE

Option year 2

6 Month Extension

Period

Operations Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

Contractor Quality Control Supervisor

104 Program Chemist

105 Engineer

106 Scientist

Site Safety and Health Officer

(SSHO)

Regulatory Specialist/T&D Coordinator

Site Quality Control Supervisor

Site Superintendent / Site Manager

111 Health Physicist

Safety and Health Manager (SHM)

Professional Industrial Hygienist

Engineering Technician

115 CADD Operator

Clerical/Admin Support

Specification Writer

Community Relations Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Senior UXO Supervisor

121 UXO QC Supervisor

122 UXO Safety Officer

123 UXO Technician III

124 UXO Technician II

125 UXO Technician I

126 Project Manager

127 Project Geologist

128 Lead Risk Assessor

129 Project Chemist

Project Geophysicist

5.1.1 Profit

Profit will be negotiated at the task order level.

Table 2. Maximum Profit for Firm Fixed Price Task Orders Maximum Profit for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders % *Note: This is the maximum profit for any FFP task order. Profit will be based upon weighted guidelines for each FFP task order.

5.1.2 Overhead and G&A Rates for Cost Reimbursement and Firm Fixed Price Contracts:

Overhead and G&A Rates shall be provided in Table 3, “Overhead and G&A Rate Caps Cost Reimbursement and Firm Fixed Price.” These will be the applicable maximum rates applied to any task order under this contract for both the base and all option periods. These costs may be audited by DCAA at a later time. In no case will the Overhead and G&A Rate Caps be exceeded during the duration of the contract.

Table 3. Overhead and G&A Rate Caps Cost Reimbursement and Firm Fixed Price

Total overhead components (fringes, benefits, overhead, and G&A) will be capped at _____% of (select only one):

[ ] total cost

– or –

[ ] direct labor costs

A ceiling for G&A for Other Direct Costs (ODCs) is______%.

This includes all other markups other than Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCOM).

Field Office Overhead (if applicable)

Total overhead components (fringes, benefits, overhead, and G&A) will be capped at _____% of (select only one):

[ ] total cost

– or –

[ ] direct labor costs

A ceiling for G&A for Other Direct Costs (ODCs) is______%.

This includes all other markups other than Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCOM).

5.1.3 Firm-Fixed Price Special Cost Markups

The Offeror shall provide percentage markups for items/activities included in Table 4, “Special Cost Markups.” Cost for these items/activities excluding markups, shall be negotiated at the task order level, and then the proposed markups applied. These are subject to the applicable maximum rates applied to any task order under this contract for both the base and option periods.

Table 4. Special Cost Markups (if applicable)

Specialized equipment and / or material _________%

Rental Equipment _________%

Subcontracting Effort _________%

5.2. Cost Reimbursable Task Orders

The contractor shall have the ability to support cost reimbursable task orders (i.e., an acceptable cost tracking system and adequate purchasing system). The Government reserves the right to request a DCAA Audit prior to contract award. Additionally, each cost reimbursable task order issued will be subject to DCAA Audit.

5.2.1 Accounting System

The contractor will use DCAA approved forward pricing rates or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) established cost pools in accordance with FAR Part 31 for Overhead, G&A, and other indirect costs, and shall have an accounting system that is in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

(GAAP).

5.2.2 Fixed Fee

Fixed Fee will be negotiated on each cost reimbursement task order.

Table 5. Maximum Fixed Fee for Cost Reimbursement Task Orders Maximum Fixed Fee for Cost Reimbursement (CR) Task Orders

*Note: This is the maximum fixed fee for any CR task order. Fixed Fee will be based upon weighted guidelines for each CR task order. In no case can the fixed fee exceed the statutory limit of 10%.

(End of Section B)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. General Information: This is a solicitation for an 8(a) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Rapid Response/Immediate Response (RR/IR), Environmental Remediation (ERS) Services and Other Mission Related Support Services under NAICS Code 562910, in support of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its customers within the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. outlying areas. The successful Offeror shall provide emergency, immediate, or rapid response environmental remediation services at contaminated sites within the geographic boundaries of the contracts. Time sensitive ERS projects are initiated to maintain regulatory compliance, restore property from the effects of environmental spills or releases, mitigate unstable situations and prevent or minimize future releases so that there is protection to human life, public health and/or the environment.

1.1 Definitions:

Environmental Remediation Services (ERS). Time sensitive ERS projects are initiated to maintain regulatory compliance, restore property from the effects of environmental spills or releases, mitigate unstable situations and prevent or minimize future releases so that there is protection to human life, public health and/or the environment.

Rapid Response (RR). The contractor must be capable of initiating fieldwork within 30 days after receiving the task order notification. Initial notification of a potential RR mission can happen Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. U.S. Central Standard time, excluding holidays.

Immediate Response (IR). The contractor must be capable of initiating fieldwork 72 hours after receipt of the task order notification. Initial notification of a potential IR can happen at any time, seven days a week, holidays, and weekends.

Emergency Response (ER). The contractor must be capable of initiating fieldwork within 24 hours after receiving the task order award notification. Initial notification of a potential ER mission can happen any time, seven days a week, to include holidays.

Note: The Contractor may not be able to be on-site within 24 or 72 hours. However, USACE would like them to start initiating coordination with local Corps District to vet personnel and to work any SOFA issues.

1.2 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District intends to conduct this acquisition by use of Competitive Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the provisions set forth in this solicitation, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.3, Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

(DFARS) 215.3, Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS) 5115.3, Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures, and the Army Source Selection Supplement (AS3) to the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures. The Government intends to solicit and award an 8(a) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) with a total contract capacity of $35M. The contract awarded will be a mix of Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) task orders under the SATOC. A minimum guarantee of $2,500.00 will be obligated at time of Base contract award, if the first task order is not available at that time.

1.3 There are no drawings associated with this Request for Proposal. Copies of the solicitation are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted through the Federal Business Opportunities website (http://www.fbo.gov).

1.4 To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein.

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Offerors shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this section of the Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation at or before the exact time specified. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

Failure to meet any requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

1.5 The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition.

Upon examination of the initial offers, the Contracting Officer will review this determination and if, in the Contracting Officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists, Offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the Contracting Officer to determine the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

1.6 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code Small Business Size Standard. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 562910. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture is 750 employees.

1.7 Bidder Inquiry. Technical inquiries and questions relating to technical requirements, proposal procedures, etc.

are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at: https://www.projnet.org/projnet/ no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date set for receiving proposals, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers. The Bidder Inquiry system is to be used to ask and receive answers to all non-proprietary questions.

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email, followed by an answer to the comment/question after it has been processed by our technical team.

Timely questions and approved answers will be made available through ProjNet.

DRAFT RFP PROJNET INFO:

Project ID: W9128F19R0016 Project Name: Rapid Response 8(a) SATOC - $35M Quick Add Key: X8IXDQ-G5IM66

A. Registration for ProjNet Bidder Inquiry Access

If you are already registered, go to Entering Bidder Inquiries in ProjNet Bidder Inquiry System “B,” below.

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on “Quick Add” on the upper right side of the screen.

a) Identify the “Agency.” This should be marked as USACE.

b) Key. Enter the “Bidder Inquiry Key,” listed above.

c) Email. “Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.”

2. Click, “Continue.” A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

3. Enter your “ First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer,” http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.projnet.org/projnet/ http://www.projnet.org/projnet/ and “Time Zone.” Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

4. Click, “Add User.” Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

B. Entering Bidder Inquiries in ProjNet Bidder Inquiry System

For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on “Quick Add” on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the “Agency.” This should be marked as USACE.

3. Enter the “Bidder Inquiry Key,” listed above.

4. Enter the “email” address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

5. Click “Continue.” A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your “Secret Question.”

6. Enter your “Secret Answer” and click “Login.” Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

7. Follow online screen instructions to enter specific bidder inquiries for the project.

C. Prior to submitting an inquiry, Offerors are requested to review the solicitation in its entirety and to view any existing inquiries and Government responses.

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

Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

8. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Division in writing (email is the preferred method) with supporting rationale. The Offeror is reminded that the Government intends to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

9. Other Information Required: Provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually.

Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the government.

2. Specific Proposal Instructions:

2.1. Proposal Expenses and Pre-contract Costs. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation. The Government also will not be responsible for costs associated with preparing proposals for individual task orders. Finally, the Government will not pay for or subsidize any costs incurred for attendance at the pre-proposal conference or site visits for task orders. Note specifically that the Offeror will not be participating in a sealed bid procurement process under this acquisition method. Issuance of this solicitation does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government.

2.2. The Government reserves the right to discuss aspects of proposals with Offerors in the competitive range, which may be limited for efficiency (FAR Part 15.306(c)(2)), and to award a contract to other than the Offeror submitting the lowest priced offer. Offerors are advised that the Government may make award without discussions, clarifications or any contact concerning the proposals received (FAR Part 15.306(a)(2)).

Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. Do not assume that Offerors will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise their proposals.

2.3. Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2.4. Proposal Submittal Instructions. In an effort to reduce paperwork and reduce cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically. All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) applied to all documents that will enable word searches to be conducted using Adobe-compatible PDF software. The two (2) volumes listed below shall be submitted as separate and individual files. Offerors may use compression utilities such as 7-Zip, WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

2.5. File Formats

Title the single files in the following format:

W9128F19R0016_Company Name_Volume_I_Technical_Proposal W9128F19R0016_Company Name_Volume_II_Cost_Information

(Company name may be abbreviated)

For this solicitation, the recipients will be:

1. MAJ Adam Stover adam.stover@usace.army.mil

2. Tyler Hegge, tyler.hegge@usace.army.mil.

2.2. Electronic Proposals shall be received No Later Than (NLT) the date and time indicated in Block 9 of the SF 33 for this solicitation.

3.1. Proposal Content Structure

Proposals shall be presented into two volumes, consisting of:

i. Volume I: Technical Proposal and Past Performance Information

ii. Volume II: Cost Information and Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

Proposals shall contain the information listed below, and as required by this solicitation, and sha l l be submitted as outlined in Table 2 – Order o f Presen ta t ion and Maximum Page Coun ts . The p roposa l sha l l be d iv ided into two (2 ) severable volumes, each with a coversheet displaying the RFP number, contractor name, and an index of the sections of each volume. The format of proposal volume cover is at the proposer’s discretion but must contain the information required in this solicitation.

Proposal clarity, organization and the overall page limitation are required. The entire proposal shall be limited to the maximum number of pages identified in Table 2.

Table 2 – Order of Presentation and Maximum Page Counts

Transfer File Proposal Format – Factors are listed in descending order of importance Maximum Page Count mailto:jessica.r.jackson@usace.army.mil

#1

Volume I: Technical Proposal and Past Performance Information

Cover Page 1 page

Table of Contents and List of Tables/Figures/Acronyms Exempt

Factor 1: Summary of Previous Experience Services

30 32 Pages Combined Total

Factor 2: Organizational Structure

Factor 3: Resumes of Key Personnel Factor 4: Past Performance

Exempt (Exempt from page count)

#2

Volume II – Cost Information and Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

Cover Page 1 page Table of Contents and List of Tables/Figures/Acronyms Exempt Tab 1: SF 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Section A)

Exempt

Tab 2: Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors (Section K)

Tab 3: Binding Labor Rate Schedule (Section B), Binding Cap Rate Schedule

Tab 4: Audit Information Tab 5: Contractor Team Arrangements (if applicable)

3.1.1. Volume, Factor, Tab and Page Numbering

The pages of each Volume shall be separately numbered using the format “Volume # - Factor # - Page #” for Volume I and “Volume # - Tab # - Page #) for Volume II.

For example, first countable page of Factor 1 in Volume I should be labeled as “Volume I- Factor 1 - Page 1” and the second page “Volume I – Factor 1 - Page 2,” etc. The first page of Volume II should be labeled “Volume II – Tab 1 - Page 1,” and so forth.

For Factors 1 thru 3 (Volume I) and Tab 6 (Volume II), (Am 0001) only countable pages (those that count against the page limitations in Table 2) should be numbered.

Pages included in the page count shall include all pages inclusive of text pages, charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, schematics, etc. Outlines and other similar information documents shall be included as numbered pages - no exceptions.

There is no prescribed per-Factor page limitation in Volume I, but the total number of pages for Factors 1 thru 3 (Am 0001) combined shall not exceed 30 32 (Am 0002) pages. Excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

3.2. Page Formats

The volumes are limited to single-spaced pages using no smaller than 11-point proportional font (Times New Roman) or equivalent as the "normal" size standards. No “condensed” fonts shall be utilized. All text shall be legible and easily read. Font size in tables, charts, graphs, images, and figures shall be visually no smaller than 11-pt, regardless of font used. (Am 0001) Volumes shall be clear and legible. Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layouts, implementation schedules, plans, etc.

3.3. Page Size

Unless otherwise stated, a “page” is defined as the digital/PDF equivalent of an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper. Pages shall be typewritten except for reproduced sections of the solicitation document. Margins on all four edges shall be at least one-half (0.5) inch. Margins shall be free and clear of any text except for proprietary statements, security markings and page numbers which may fall within the defined margin area. An 11x17 page will be allowed only for the diagrammed organizational chart required in Volume 1, Factor 2 (Am 0001).

4.1. Volume I Introductory Content

Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall consist of the contents required in the subparagraphs described below:

4.1.1. Volume I Cover Page

The first page of Volume I shall be the cover page, containing the following:

i. Solicitation number and volume number

ii. The prime, consortium, (Am 0001) or joint venture’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, CAGE code, DUNS and Tax ID number

iii. Names, titles, emails, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to negotiate and contractually bind the Offeror

iv. A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the RFP

4.1.2. Table of Contents and List of Tables/Figures/Acronyms

Immediately following the Cover Page, Volume I shall contain:

i. A table of contents cross-referenced to solicitation paragraphs. Identify, by number and title, the solicitation paragraphs and sub-paragraphs addressed on each page of the volume

ii. A list of tables/figures/acronyms

4.2. Volume I, Factor 1 – Summary of Previous Experience.

4.2.1. A project is defined as: Work performed pursuant to one specific task order of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract at one site, or multiple sites at a single installation or facility, or work performed pursuant to a site-specific contract for one site or multiple sites within a single installation or facility. An ID/IQ type contract, or the performance of work pursuant to multiple task orders of an ID/IQ type contract, does not represent a "project" within this definition. If the Offeror provides a specific task order as its "project," it shall provide the base contract number and the task order number for reference purposes. If the Offeror provides a site-specific contract as its "project," it shall provide the contract number for reference purposes. Projects must be completed within five (5) years seven (7) years (Am 0002) of the proposal due date. The projects must have received a past performance rating via the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), or other acceptable evaluation format (Am 0002).

Presentation of Previous Experience: Provide four (4) examples of projects that have been executed by the Offeror as a prime contractor which demonstrate experience in emergency/immediate/rapid responses to mitigate environmental damages as defined in Section C of this solicitation. The projects selected should demonstrate diversity in the types of environmental work accomplished by the firm, an ability to mobilize quickly to the project sites, and the ability to efficiently and effectively manage cost reimbursement projects. Identify any regulatory requirements, in addition to names and roles of teaming arrangements, subcontractors, and key personnel. These projects shall include at least three (3) (Am 0001) cost reimbursable contracts and one (1) Firm Fixed Priced Contract. These projects shall consist of:

Project #1: Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) project shall have a minimum contract value equal to or greater than $2,000,000 upon completion executed by the Offeror demonstrating work as it relates to Section C.

Project #2: Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) project shall have a minimum contract value equal to or greater than $1,000,000 upon completion executed by the Offeror demonstrating work as it relates to Section C.

Activities associated with small arms ranges and skeet ranges will not be accepted as examples of MMRP work.

Projects #3 and #4 are at the Offeror’s discretion provided the projects demonstrate the abilities outlined in Section C.

Note: Acceptable Cost-Reimbursement Contract types can be found in FAR 16.3. Time and Materials contracts, Labor-Hour Contracts, Letter Contracts, and Fixed Price contracts with cost reimbursable line items ARE NOT acceptable Cost-Reimbursement projects (Am 0001).

4.2.2. The Offeror should present projects which demonstrate its relatable experience in project management and execution of work similar to that described Section C of this solicitation. The Offeror must include only federal projects.

4.2.3. The following information shall be included in the proposal, Factor 1, for all projects, and shall be presented in the order shown, and correspondingly labeled :

a. Project #: Name of project and location (City and State, or military installation name and State, if appropriate)

b. Date awarded

c. Date completed

Name of Project (Am 0001)

d. Contract Number and Task Order Number [if any]

e. Contract Cost at Award

f. Contract Cost at Completion

g. Award Type (Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursable, other [specify])

h. Initial Schedule Start and Finish Dates

i. Revised Schedule Start and Finish Dates (if applicable)

j. Category of Work (HTRW, MMRP, or other [specify])

k. Customer Type (Department of Defense [branch/agency]or other [specify])

l. Customer Contact Information. The Offeror is responsible for providing current contact information for the individual listed. The Government has the option to contact this individual directly to verify past performance.

m. Work subcontracted out, and percentage of overall effort the subcontracted work represented, by discipline/trade.

n. Percentage of work which was self-performed and type of work self-performed (Am 0001).

o. Key personnel and roles. Indicate which of the key personnel are currently employed by the firm or if they are employed by a subcontractor or teaming member.

p. Regulatory Involvement. Describe reporting/regulatory requirements and how your firm performed them. Include, at the minimum:

1) Regulators Name, organization, and contract contact (Am 0001) information

2) Regulatory program (CERCLA, RCRA, UST program or other regulatory driver)

3) Regulations governing the work performed

q. General overview of the project, including:

1) Description of the work performed

2) Time, scope, and cost constraints

3) Regulatory/stakeholder issues

4) Distinctive or unique features of the project

5) Complexity of the work performed

6) Issues encountered and how they were resolved

7) Major accomplishments

r. Describe why this project is relevant, i.e., explain how the work performed relates to the work anticipated under this solicitation.

4.3. Volume I, Factor 2 – Organizational Structure. Offerors shall describe their proposed team organizational structure for this contract. The description shall include:

a. A narrative which describes the breadth and depth of the Offeror’s technical expertise and experience as it relates to tasks outlined in Section C. Specifically address the following:

1) How projects will be accomplished under the proposed organizational structure

2) How the organizational structure facilitates time-sensitive environmental responses and rapid deployment to project sites

3) The organizational roles and responsibilities of the team or joint venture units

4) The contractual/legal roles and responsibilities of the team or joint venture units

5) The roles of key sub-organizations, identifying whether they are owned/internal, subcontracted, joint ventured, a member of a teaming arrangement consortium, (Am 0001) etc. For any sub-organizations not owned by the Offeror, describe their business relationship to the Offeror and how long these organizations have been a part of the proposed organizational structure.

b. A diagrammed organizational chart which includes:

1) Key personnel, roles, responsibilities, and lines of communication with other personnel and organizations, to include USACE

2) Key sub-organizations

3) All key subcontractors and roles

4) A brief list of the projects which have been executed under the proposed organizational structure.

4.4. Volume I, Factor 3 - Resumes of Key Management Personnel. The Offeror shall provide resumes for the following management personnel.

a. Operations Manager

b. Contractor Quality Control Supervisor (CQCS)

c. Program Chemist

d. Senior Contracts Manager (Am 0001)

The resumes should clearly display:

a. Proposed job title

b. Education

c. Special qualifications

d. Relatable experience record. Relatable experience may include execution of RR/IR Environmental projects, projects with regulatory and/or stakeholder involvement/interaction, projects related to emerging contaminants and projects on active DoD military installations. Identify any experience with cost reimbursement contracts. The experience record should include:

1) Titles

2) Specific duties, responsibilities and assignments within at least the last five years (note that some positions require longer periods of experience to be identified)

3) Other information necessary to demonstrate proposed individual meets requirements for the specific positions for which proposed

A recommended resume template is included in Section J. (Am 0001) Arrange resumes in the order listed below.

After contract award, no key management personnel may be replaced without the Contracting Officer’s permission.

Any replacement personnel must meet or exceed the requirements of that position described in this solicitation. If further key management personnel are required to perform any work under this contract, the contractor will be required to submit their resumes for approval by the Contracting Officer.

Resumes for other personnel (i.e., engineers, field staff, etc.) may be required as part of task order proposals to verify that they meet the qualifications of the solicitation specified in Section C.

4.4.1. Operations Manager (Resume 1). The Offeror shall provide a resume for one (1) individual to perform the function of Operations Manager. The Operations Manager shall be responsible for the overall management of tasks performed under this contract and shall be the primary Point-Of-Contact (POC) to USACE for overall project and contractual issues. The Operations Manager shall ensure that quality work is completed on schedule and within the allocated budget. The Operations Manager shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the full range of environmental activities as specified in Section C. The Operations Manager shall take immediate corrective action when performance is not acceptable to USACE. The Operations Manager shall ensure that record keeping, administrative actions, safety and quality control programs, and cost management practices are in compliance with this contract, FAR and corporate policies. At a minimum, the Operations Manager shall meet the minimum qualifications identified in Section C.

4.4.2. Contractor Quality Control Supervisor (CQCS) (Resume 2). The Offeror shall provide a resume for one

(1) individual to perform the function of CQCS. This individual is responsible for overall management of Contractor Quality Control (CQC) and shall be authorized by the Offeror to act in all CQC matters. The CQCS shall ensure compliance with the requirements identified in Performance Work Statements and the Contractor Quality Control Plans. The CQCS shall also ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations. The CQCS shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the full range of environmental activities as specified in Section C. At a minimum, the CQCS shall meet the minimum qualifications identified in Section C.

4.4.3. Program Chemist (Resume 3). The Offeror shall provide a resume for one (1) individual to perform the function of the Program Chemist. The Program Chemist develops chemistry related sections of the Work Plans. The Program Chemist coordinates the activities with the analytical laboratory and any on site chemistry staff for all sampling activities as specified per the task order to ensure the goals of the field investigations are achieved. The Program Chemist also is responsible for following proper USACE requirements for obtaining, packaging, labeling, and shipping of samples including sample custody, field testing, coordination with the site chemist, and ensuring the required submittals are on time and of high quality. The Program Chemist will review data for validity, and prepare the chemistry related sections of the report. The Program Chemist shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the full range of environmental activities as specified in Section C. At a minimum, the Program Chemist shall meet the minimum qualifications identified in Section C.

4.4.4. Senior Contracts Manager (Resume 4). The contractor shall provide a resume for (1) individual to perform the function of Senior Contracts Manager who will ensure that all acquisition and contract management related to this contract (including subcontracts, purchases, rental agreements, subcontract modifications, tracking procurements, maintaining inventory property lists etc.) are performed in accordance with all terms of this contract. Also where applicable, the contractor will be responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to contract management and acquisition. At a minimum, the Senior Contracts Manager shall meet the qualifications identified in Section C. (Am 0001)

Volume I, Factor 4 – Past Performance. The Offeror shall provide past performance evaluations for each project listed in the Offeror’s response to Volume I, Factor 1. CPARS evaluations are preferred. Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are also acceptable (to include those previously completed), as are evaluations in other formats (not CPAR or PPQ) if the evaluation criteria and ratings types are similar to those used in a CPAR and/or a PPQ evaluation, the evaluation includes the same level of detail (or greater) as a CPAR and/or a PPQ evaluation, it is signed by the Customer, and all other RFP requirements are met. CPARS evaluations are preferred, but Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are also acceptable (previously completed PPQs are acceptable). (Am 0002) The titles of the projects, and the order in which they are presented, shall be consistent with the titles and order of presentation in Factor

1. Each evaluation shall include:

a. Project # - Title (matching Factor 1)

b. Contract and task order number as applicable

c. Client point of contact including email and telephone number

If the Government does not receive past performance information for the project(s) identified by the Offeror and cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, or the Offeror has no past performance record, the Offeror will be given a “neutral” rating. In rating past performance, the Government may consider available past performance information on predecessor companies, employment histories of key personnel, or major subcontractors performing key elements of the project.

The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any available source on projects submitted as part of this proposal or other projects executed by the Offeror that were not submitted as part of this proposal. The Government reserves the right to contact any and all individuals identified in the projects submitted. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to provide current contact information for the individual identified therein.

The Government intends to assess the relative risks associated with the Offeror's performance based on the past performance information provided in the proposal. The Government may evaluate the relevancy and source of the evaluation, general trends in performance, and/or any other aspects of the proposal which it believes pertinent to assessing performance risk. Information on significant problems encountered, customer dissatisfaction, and corrective actions taken should be provided.

A significant achievement, unexplained or unresolved problem, or lack of relevant data may significantly impact the risk rating by the Government. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to include all relevant information, including demonstrated corrective actions, in its proposal.

Termination for Default, In addition to the project information requested in this section, the Offeror shall also provide notification and information concerning any projects for which the Offeror was the prime contractor in which the Offeror’s right to proceed was terminated for default and which occurred within three (3) years of the date of this solicitation was posted. If there have been none, the Offeror shall affirmatively state that there have been none.

Environmental Notice of Violation (NOVs). The Offeror shall also provide a list of any environmentally-reportable incident violations and any environmental Notices of Violation (NOVs) received by any member of the Offeror’s team that may have occurred within three (3) years of the date of this solicitation was posted. If there have been none, the Offeror shall affirmatively state that there have been none.

OSHA Violations and Reported Incidents. The Offeror shall also provide a list of OSHA violations and reported accidents by any member of the Offeror’s team within five (5) years of the date of this solicitation was posted. If there have been none, the Offeror shall affirmatively state that there have been none.

5. Volume II – Cost Information and Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

5.1 Volume II Introductory Content

Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall consist of the contents required in the subparagraphs described below:

5.1.1 Volume II Cover Page

The first page of Volume II shall be the cover page, containing the following:

i. Solicitation number and volume number

ii. The prime, consortium, (Am 0001) or joint venture’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, CAGE code, DUNS and Tax ID number

iii. Names, titles, emails, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to negotiate and contractually bind the

Offeror

iv. A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the RFP

5.1.2 Table of Contents and List of Tables/Figures/Acronyms

Immediately following the Cover Page, Volume II shall contain:

i. A table of contents cross-referenced to solicitation paragraphs. Identify, by number and title, the solicitation paragraphs and sub-paragraphs addressed on each page of the volume

ii. A list of tables/figures/acronyms (if applicable).

5.2 Volume II, Tab 1: SF 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Section A) (Not Evaluated). The Offeror shall complete, in its entirety, all of Section A (SF 33) that applies to the Offeror. The SF 33 shall be signed and dated by an official with the authority to legally bind the company. The Offeror shall also acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the SF 30, if applicable.

5.3 Volume II, Tab 2: Representations and Certifications (Section K) (Not Evaluated). The Offeror shall fill out in its entirety all of Section K that applies to the Offeror. The Offeror’s responsibility will be reviewed in accordance with FAR Part 9. Annual Representations and Certifications will be obtained through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) site for contractors who have previously worked with the Government. All Offerors who do not have previous Government experience or are not registered in SAM must submit the information in accordance with FAR clause 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications.

5.4 Volume II, Tab 3: Binding Labor Rate Schedule (Section B), Binding Cap Rate Schedule

5.3.1. Binding Labor Rate Schedule: The Offeror shall complete the Binding Labor Rate Schedule (Section B) in its entirety. The Offeror shall propose the hourly unburdened and burdened rates for all of the labor categories identified in the Binding Labor Rate Schedule. Failure to do so may result in an Offeror being excluded from consideration for award.

The hourly burdened labor rates proposed by the Offeror shall include direct cost, payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, and any applied markups such as overhead and G&A, but shall exclude profit. Offerors shall provide an example of how the markups are applied to the unburdened labor rates in Volume II.

Offerors shall provide only one (1) rate per labor discipline, including those provided by subcontractors. Offerors may not have all labor disciplines covered by its personnel therefore, if those personnel are subcontracted, their rates shall be provided in the table as well. All subcontracted personnel shall be identified on the table by including “SUB” after the title of the discipline.

Hourly burdened labor rates proposed in Section B will be legally binding and will be the maximum rate the Offeror shall use for all firm fixed price task orders and firm fixed price task order modifications issued during the life of the contract.

The Government reserves the right to request information other than certified cost or pricing data from the Offerors in order to assess the reasonableness of the proposed labor rates.

The Government requests the offeror to supply a Microsoft Excel file of their Schedule B in addition to the rates found in their signed propsoal in order to help expedite the review/analysis process. A template Schedule B file can be found as an attachment to this RFP (Am 0001).

5.3.2. Binding Cap Rate Schedule. The Binding Cap Rates will be legally binding and shall be the maximum rates that the Offerors will use on all task orders and modifications issued during the period of performance of the contract (base and option terms) for both firm fixed price and cost reimbursement task orders. NOTE: Depending on an Offeror's accounting structure, an Offeror may have just a G&A rate and not Home Office Overhead; or both. The intent is to provide Offerors the flexibility in proposing a rate for both if their accounting structure permitted. If an Offeror only has one rate (e.g. Home Office Overhead) and not the other (e.g. G&A), they can mark the G&A as not applicable in the Binding Cap Rate Schedule.

The cost pools shall be in accordance with the Offeror’s most recent audited rates, if available.

If the Offeror has been audited within a year of the proposal submission date by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), the Offeror is instructed to provide a copy of the audit, to include, if available, any other rate information received from the Administrative Contracting Officer of the cognizant audit agency. The Offeror will not be required to provide the breakdown of each of their cost pools.

If the Offeror does not have a recent audit, the Offeror shall provide detailed information showing cost accounts included in each of their cost pools in order to explain all overhead rates, G&A markups, labor burden (fringes), and any other pools. The composition of the base on which the pool is distributed shall also be shown. An example of a G&A expense rate computation is listed below and may be used as a guide.