W9128F21R0033- Amendment 0003.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 revise sections L and M. Section J Attachments 1 (Cost Spreadsheet) and 6 (Resume Template) have also been updated. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 31

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 14-Apr-2021

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 W9128F21R0033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Mar-2021

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

14-Apr-2021

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:

W9128F21R0033

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1

PRICE SPREADSHEET

See attached excel spreadsheet.

SECTION J – ATTACHMENT 6

RESUME TEMPLATE

Name: Employed By: Prime

Education and Training: (include college degrees-date or specialized training-date)

Professional Registration /Certification(s): (include expiration dates if applicable and State of registration)

Total Years Environmental Experience: Experience Gov Projects: List total years of government experience (combined Fed, State or Local Government Experience) (provide a brief narrative)

Worked on Projects Presented in Previous Experience (check appropriate projects) Project # 1

Project # 2

Project # 3

Project #4 Project #5

Required Qualification per Section L Support for exceeding qualification

Education:

Experience:

Additional lines should be added as required per Section L

Brief Summary of Experience as it relates to proposed position

Special Qualifications and Experience Record within from Last Five Years (Amendment #003) (include role, duties, dates):

Project Name and Location:

Start Date: Completion Date: Cost: FFP or CR

Position title, Relevant Duties/Responsibilities:

Project Name and Location:

Start Date: Completion Date: Cost: FFP or CR

Position title, Relevant Duties/Responsibilities:

Project Name and Location:

Start Date: Completion Date: Cost: FFP or CR

Position title, Relevant Duties/Responsibilities:

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEORS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. General Information:

1.1 This contract is for an Unrestricted (UNR) Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task

Order Contract (MATOC) for Environmental Remediation Services under NAICS code 562910, Environmental Remediation Services, in support of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Northwestern Division, Omaha District. The geographical boundaries include the USACE Northwestern Division and existing customers. The successful Offeror shall provide services at sites within the geographic boundaries of the contract in accordance with the scope of this contract.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District intends to use 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 dated 1 April 2016, and the Army Source Selection Supplement (AS3) to the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures dated 28 November 2017. The Government intends to solicit and award an Unrestricted Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) with a total contract capacity of $240M with a target of ten (10) contracts in the MATOC. The MATOC will have Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) task orders. A minimum guarantee of $2,500 will be obligated at the time of base contract award, if the first task order is not available at that time.

The base ordering period for this MATOC is three (3) years. There will be one (1) optional ordering period of two (2) years, with a total ordering period up to five (5) years from the date of contract award, with an option to extend the MATOC an additional six (6) months in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The Government’s decision to exercise an option will be contingent upon satisfactory contractor past performance and an informal survey of current market conditions. The decision to exercise the option is at the discretion of the Government.

Proposals submitted must be sufficiently detailed to allow for an effective and equitable evaluation by the Government. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation. Proposals submitted will become, upon receipt, the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned. After evaluation of proposals, electronic copies will be retained for the official paperless contract file. All other copies will be destroyed or forwarded to the Field and Areas Offices in support of their contract administration functions.

1.2 There are no contract drawings associated with this Request for Proposal (RFP). Copies of the solicitation are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted through beta.SAM.gov.

1.3 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, and those identified as evaluation factors. The Offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this section of the RFP no later than the exact date and time specified. Failure to meet any requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

1.4 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 at any time during this competition, 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 reasonableness and affordability of the price.

1.5 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 (13 CFR Part 121, effective 26 February 2016).

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

are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (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 and actions are 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.

Project ID: W9128F-21-R-0033 Project Name: $240M Unrestricted (UNR) Northwest Division (NWD) Environmental Remediation Services

(ERS) MATOC

Quick Add Key: I6Q23X-UPXE32

A. Registration for ProjNet Bidder Inquiry Access

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

a) From the ProjNet home page link above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

• Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

• Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

• Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

b) 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.

c) Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Secret Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

d) Click Add User. You are now registered within ProjNet and are 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.

a) From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

b) Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

c) Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

d) Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

e) Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

f) Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you will be logged into the system.

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

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

D. The Projnet 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.

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

1.8 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 the resulting contract based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

1.9 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 Discussions.

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 intends to 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 Accuracy.

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.

The offeror shall submit one (1) electronic version of Volumes I and II through email in accordance with the instructions provided below, in separate files at the time/date and location for acceptance of proposals as identified in Block 9 of the Standard 33 or as provided in the SF30 amendment (if proposal due date and time was extended). All electronic 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.

Table 1 –Submittals

Title the single files in the following format:

W9128F21R0033_ Company Name_Volume_I_Technical_Proposal W9128F21R0033_ Company Name_Volume_II_Cost_and_Contract_Information *Note: Company Name may be abbreviated The following individuals are available to provide information if there are questions concerning delivery instructions of the proposal:

Ms. Glenda Canty, Glenda.A.Canty@usace.army.mil 402-995-2059

Mr. Tyler Hegge, Tyler.Hegge@usace.army.mil 402-995-2048

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically to email addresses listed above.

Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. Total size cannot exceed 35MB. If multiple emails are needed, please mark additional emails “1 of 2” and “2 of 2” to go along with the other instructions herein. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

2.6 Proposal Characteristics.

2.6.1 Each volume shall contain a table of contents and all pages of each factor shall be sequentially numbered.

Submit the SF 33, completed and signed by a person authorized by the Offeror.

2.6.2 Offeror shall submit a one page cover letter in Volume II (Amendment #0001) containing:

Solicitation number, W9128F21R0033 Name, title, address, email, and telephone number of Offeror.

Volume I: Technical Proposal and Past Performance Information

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

Names, titles, emails, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this RFP.

Name, title and signature of the person authorized to sign the proposal.

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

2.6.3 For the Contractor Team Arrangements including Joint Ventures, submit the information required in Section L, paragraph 5.5.1, “Contractor Teaming Arrangements”

2.6.4 Offerors shall submit acknowledgement of all amendments to the RFP with the proposal submittal.

3.0 Proposal Format

3.1 Basic Proposal Information.

All proposals shall contain the information listed below and as required by this solicitation and be submitted as outlined in Table 2 – Proposal Format into severable volumes with a coversheet displaying the RFP number, contractor name, and an index of the sections of each volume. 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.

The volumes shall include the following:

3.1.1 Solicitation number and volume number on the first page of each electronic file.

3.1.2 The prime, consortium, or joint venture’s name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address shall appear in the lower left corner of the proposal cover, title page and table of contents of any document/volume to be evaluated.

3.1.3 The name, title, and signature of the official that can bind the firm shall appear on the title page. The CAGE code, DUNS and Tax ID number is also required.

3.1.4 Proposal volume cover format is at the proposer’s discretion as long as the information required by this paragraph and subsequent paragraphs is met.

3.1.5 Table of contents and a cross-reference to the solicitation paragraphs. Offerors shall include a cross reference table showing where solicitation requirements can be found in their proposal.

3.1.6 List of tables/figures/acronyms.

3.1.7 Page number. Pages for each factor should be separately and sequentially numbered. (i.e.., first page submitted for evaluation of each factor should be “Volume I - Factor # - Page 1”). The same format shall be followed for Factors 2 and 3. (AM #0003)

3.1.8 The Contractor shall include an Executive Summary that shows their Organizational structure. The organizational structure of the offeror's proposed team for this contract shall be outlined through a narrative and a diagrammed organizational chart. All key subcontractor personnel shall be included in this organizational structure and shall be marked to clearly communicate which positions are being subcontracted. Key sub-organizations shall be shown and described. The relationship of these capabilities to the offeror shall be described (i.e., owned, subcontracted effort, joint venture, member of consortium, etc.). Executive Summary shall be limited to no more than four pages and is not included in page count for Volume I; nor is it evaluated (Amendment #0001).

3.2 Proposal Requirements

Table 2- Proposal Format

Transfer File

Proposal Format – Factors are listed in descending order of importance

Maximum Page Count

#1

Volume I: Technical Proposal and Past Performance Information

Factor 1: Limited to ten (10) pages

Factor 2: This factor is exempt from page count.

However, the Offeror shall be limited to submission of a CPARS or PPQ’s evaluation for each project submitted in Factor 1, and the Offeror shall submit a CPARS if it is available for the project. Do not submit PPQs for projects evaluated via CPARS or CCASS. In the event an Offeror submits a PPQ for a project which a CPARS evaluation is available, the CPARS evaluation will be considered authoritative.

In addition to the project information requested in this section, the Offeror shall also provide notification and information concerning any projects where the right to proceed was terminated for default during the last three (3) years, or so state that there were none. 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 in the past three (3) years, or so state there were none. The Offeror shall also provide a list of OSHA violations and reported accidents by any member of the Offeror’s team in the past five (5) years or so state there were none.

Factor 3: Limited to six (6) pages

Factor 3: Limited to six (6) pages.

Factor 1: Previous Experience

Factor 2: Past Performance

Factor 3: Resumes of Key Management Personnel for this Contract

Factor 4: Small Business Participation Commitment Document

Factor 4: Limited to twenty (20) pages

#2

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

Exempt from page count

Tab 1: SF 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Section A)

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

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

Tab 4: Price Spreadsheet (Section J)

Tab 5: Adequacy of Offeror’s Cost Accounting System

Tab 6: Contractual Arrangements

3.3. Page Format Restrictions and Limitations. Page Format Restrictions and Limitations. Pages included in page count shall include all pages inclusive of text pages, charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, schematics, etc., unless specifically stated as exempt from the page count in Table 2 – Proposal Format above or paragraph 3.4 below.

Outlines and other similar information documents shall be included as numbered pages - no exceptions. The number of pages per factor shown in Table 2 above may be varied by the Offeror to suit its needs for certain identified factors, however, the total number of pages for the volume shall not exceed the maximum page count indicated in Table 2 for that volume.(AM #0003) Excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

The volumes are limited to single-spaced typewritten pages using no smaller than 10-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 and figures shall be no smaller than 10-pt, regardless of font used.

3.4. Pages Counted. Each page shall be counted except the following: cover page, tables of contents, title pages, lists of tables/figures/acronyms, glossaries, blank pages, separator pages, CPARS reports, PPQs (if applicable), cross-reference tables, and Volume II, in its entirety.

3.5. Page Size: Unless otherwise stated, a “page” is defined as being one side 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 of each sheet shall be at least one-half (0.5) inch regardless of paper size. 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.

Solicitation number and company name of Offeror may also be included within the margins. Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict, for example: organizations, systems and layouts, implementation schedules, plans, etc. However, if an offeror utilizes an 11”x 17” page, it shall count and be numbered as two (2) pages, unless for the Organization Structure where it would be counted as one (1) page. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11” x 17” in size.

4.0 Volume Content. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall include the requirements for each factor described below.

4.1. Volume 1, Factor 1 – Summary of Previous Experience.

4.1.1. A project is defined as: Work performed pursuant to one specific task order of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract which has one specific past performance evaluation in CPARS or via completion of a PPQ. Multiple ID/IQ task orders combined together does not meet the definition of “project.”

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 have been completed within the last five (5) years from the initial proposal due date or proposal must clearly demonstrate that project is 100% financially complete from the initial proposal due date. At least three (3) projects should have been demonstrably 100% completed within the last five (5) years from the initial proposal due date. The remaining two projects should demonstrate 95% financial completion from the initial proposal due date. Demonstratable financial completion will be measured by the percentage of project funds paid to or billed by the contractor from the initial proposal due date, to include the total value of basic funded contract line items, exercised optional funded contract line items, and any other cost-modifications on the project (Amendment #0001).

4.1.2. Presentation of Previous Experience: The Offeror shall submit five (5) examples of completed projects which demonstrate relatable ERS experience as described in Section C of this solicitation. The projects selected should show diversity in the types of work accomplished by the firm to accomplish the work identified in Section C of this solicitation, including, but not limited to, demonstrated experience using teaming partners that will be a part of the contract resulting from this solicitation and demonstrated experience in ERS Projects. The Offeror shall also provide the dollar value of the project, any regulatory oversight, and any distinctive and/or unique features of the project.

Projects which include, but are not limited to, architectural-engineering (A-E) services, Environmental Consulting Services under NAICS 541620, and Advisory and Assistance Services (AAS) are not considered relevant to the Section C, Performance Work Statement.

The offeror must have been the Prime Contractor or Joint Venture partner on the project. The Offeror shall also describe its primary role/duties in execution of the work (i.e. the major components of the project which were completed by the prime’s staff/personnel and major components which were subcontracted out). Note: Previous experience from a named teaming subcontractor or other subcontractor is not an acceptable presentation of previous experience.

Project #1 and #2 Non-MMRP Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) Projects shall each have a minimum contract value equal to or greater than $4,000,000 executed by the Offeror with successful outcomes.

Projects #1 and #2 shall include the execution of ERS activities as part of the Department of Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP). The DERP includes ERS identified as eligible per the DERP Management Manual (DoDM 4715.20). It includes projects where a DoD Component primarily conducts ERS activities in accordance with CERCLA and/or RCRA and other applicable Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements. For the purposes of this solicitation, Projects #1 and #2 shall not include remediation activities performed under the MMRP.

Project #3 MMRP Project shall each have a minimum contract value equal to or greater than $2,000,000 executed by the Offeror with successful outcomes. The projects shall demonstrate the successful performance of an MMRP project executed under CERCLA or RCRA authorities. Activities associates with small arms and skeet work are not considered MMRP. The MMRP project must have remedial services for MEC.

Project #4 Remedial Action – Construction or IRA Project shall each have a minimum contract value equal to or greater than $4,000,000 executed by the offeror with successful outcomes. The project shall demonstrate the successful performance of a Remedial Action – Construction phase or IRA project executed under CERCLA or RCRA authorities.

Projects #5 – ERS (i.e., Section C, paragraphs 2.1 - 2.34 (AM #0003)) Project. Project #5 should demonstrate the Offeror’s capability to successfully perform projects of the type described in the Description of Work and Scope of Work in Section C of this solicitation as a potential project under this contract and project was executed under CERCLA or RCRA authorities. Projects #5 shall have a minimum contract value equal to or greater than $1,000,000.

All of the projects submitted shall be for the Federal Government.

NOTE: At least one of the projects must demonstrate cost reimbursement contracting experience. A “Time and Materials” project or a “Labor Hour” project, as defined in FAR 16.6 does not meet this requirement.

4.1.3. Information on Previous Experience. The following information shall be included as a minimum in the presentation of previous experience for all projects:

Project #: Name of project and location (City and State, or Military Installation Name and State, if appropriate)

General narrative overview of the site including project description including issues related to the triple constraint of time, scope, and costs. Major accomplishments of the project shall be highlighted.

Project performance issues. Examples include cost/schedule, health and safety issues, regulatory/stakeholder issues and other performance issues and how those issues were resolved.

Contract Information shall include:

1. Customer (agency, military branch, state, city, etc.)

2. Contract and (if applicable) task order number, at award.

3. Contract/task order title.

4. Contract/task order award date.

5. Notice to Proceed (NTP) date (if applicable).

6. Project completion date.

7. Project duration (days).

8. Contract/task Order cost at award.

9. Final Contract/task order cost to the Government/Customer.

10. Location of work (City State, Territory, Commonwealth etc).

11. Individual Point of Contact for the customer/client.

a. Name

b. Title

c. Role (Contracting Officer, Program Manager, etc.)

d. Mailing address.

e. Phone number (work)

f. Email address

12. N/A (Amendment #0001)

13. Name of Company awarded the contract. If this differs from the company name of the Offeror for this solicitation, explain why (for example, if the current Offeror was then a member of Joint Venture working under a different company name).

14. Affirmatively state that your firm was the Prime Contractor (either singly or as part of a Joint Venture) for the project.

15. N/A (Am #0003) Description of work performed.

16. Explanation of how the work performed is relevant to this solicitation.

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.

Regulatory Involvement. In order to evaluate the Offeror’s ability to create and maintain a cooperative working environment with State and/or US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulators, the Offeror should provide information, which demonstrates experience with submitting accurate and timely reporting/regulatory submittals in accordance with regulatory requirements shall include, at a minimum:

a. Regulators Name, Organization, and Contact information.

b. Regulatory Program (Hazardous Waste & Materials, Title V, National Historic

Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, or other regulatory driver).

Effective resolution of regulatory issues, expediting regulatory closure, or other information demonstrating ability to work constructively with the regulatory community.

4.2. Volume I, Factor 2 – Past Performance. The Offeror shall provide past performance information for each project listed in the Offeror’s response to Volume I, Factor 1, Previous Experience. The Offeror shall submit a the most recent, available CPARS rating, if it is available for the project (Amendment #0001). If a CPARS rating is not available, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is also acceptable. CPARS/CCASS Ratings will be given more weight than PPQs. Previously completed PPQs are acceptable. Do not submit PPQs for projects evaluated via CPARS or CCASS. (Amendment #0001) In the event an Offeror submits a PPQ for a project for which a CPARS evaluation is available, the CPARS evaluation will be considered authoritative. The titles of the projects shall be consistent with the previous experience projects submitted at Factor 1.

For each project, the Offeror shall include: Project # - Title (matching Factor 1), Contract and task order number as applicable, a client point of contact including email and telephone number. Common aspects of relevancy include similarity of services/support, complexity, dollar value, contract type, work for federal or nonfederal clients, and degree of subcontracting/teaming. With respect to relevancy, more relevant past performance will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment than past performance of less relevance. (Amendment #0001)

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” confidence 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. The Government will consider information submitted by the Offeror, as well as any other relevant and reliable information obtained from any available source. The Government will consider information submitted in Government databases such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), as well as any other relevant and reliable sources of documented past performance information. The Government will evaluate the relevancy of the information, the source of the information, and general trends in performance, along with any other information, which may help the Government, assess performance risk. Information on significant problems encountered, customer dissatisfaction, and corrective actions taken should be provided.

The Government reserves the right to contact any and all individuals identified in the projects submitted for Volume I, Factor 1, Summary of Previous Experience. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to provide current contact information for the individual identified therein. The Offeror may provide additional points of contact (POCs) with the customer. The POC information should include the POC’s title, telephone number and e-mail address. The POCs may be contacted to assess the scope of work performed and to evaluate performance of the projects listed under the Previous Experience tab of Section I under this Volume I, if necessary. The intent of this past performance information is to provide POC information, not reiterate information provided in Volume I, Factor 1, Summary of Previous Experience.

The Government intends to assess the relative risks associated with the Offeror's performance based on the past performance information provided in the proposal. 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.

4.2.1. Notice of Violations (NOVs). In addition to the project information requested in this section, the Offeror shall also provide notification and information concerning any projects where the right to proceed was terminated for default during the last three (3) years, or so state that there were none. 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 in the past three (3) years, or so state there were none. The Offeror shall also provide a list of OSHA violations and reported accidents by any member of the Offeror’s team in the past five (5) years or so state there were none.

4.3. Volume 1, Factor 3 - Resumes of Key Management Personnel. The Offeror shall provide the resumes of the key management personnel, which it expects will oversee the work that will be executed under this contract.

Specifically, the Offeror shall provide a resume for the disciplines listed below. The resumes should clearly display proposed job title, education, special qualifications and experience record showing title, specific duties, responsibilities and assignments. within at least the last five (5) years (Amendment #003). Indicate experience and responsibilities of those key personnel on firm-fixed price and or cost reimbursement (Amendment #0001) performance-based contracts. The purpose of this submittal is to identify level of expertise available for this contract.

A recommended resume template is included in Section J. Arrange resumes in proposal in the order listed in this solicitation.

NOTE: After contract award, the Contracting Officer shall approve replacement of any key personnel after verifying that they meet or exceed the requirements of the solicitation.

4.3.1. Program Manager (Resume 1). The Contractor shall designate one (1) individual as the Program Manager that serves as a single point of contact for coordination of contractual issues with USACE. The Program Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the contract including cost, schedule and technical quality. The Program Manager shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the full range of ERS activities. These activities should include experience in investigations, studies, designs, remediation, short-term operations and maintenance, and with the specific activities identified in this contract. The Program Manager shall take immediate corrective action when performance is not acceptable to USACE. The Program Manager will oversee the development and implementation of record keeping, administrative and quality control programs. The Program Manager shall meet or exceed the following qualifications:

The Program Manager shall be an employee of the Offeror/Prime Contractor.

The Program Manager shall meet or exceed the qualifications and requirements as documented in Section

C of this solicitation.

4.3.2. Contractor Quality Control Supervisor (CQCS) (Resume 2). The Contractor shall provide one (1) individual who is trained within its organization to be responsible for overall management of Contractor Quality Control (CQC) and have the authority to act in all CQC matters. The CQCS is responsible to ensure compliance with the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement and the Contractor Quality Control Plan (CQC Plan). The CQCS shall meet or exceed the following qualifications:

The individual proposed as the CQCS shall be an employee of the Offeror/Prime Contractor.

The CQCS shall meet or exceed the qualifications and requirements as documented in Section C of this

4.3.3. Safety and Health Manager (SHM)/ Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (Resume 3). The Contractor shall provide one (1) individual who is trained within its organization to be responsible for overall management of Safety and Health and have the authority to act in all Safety and Health matters. The SHM/CIH shall possess the authority to shut down the site work if/when Health and Safety becomes an issue. The SHM shall enlist the support of safety and occupational health professionals with appropriate education and experience when working on sites with multiple (chemical, safety, ionizing radiation) hazards. The SHM shall be responsible for the following actions:

Developing, maintaining, and overseeing implementation of the Site Safety Health Plan (SSHP);

Visiting the project as needed to audit the effectiveness of the SSHP;

Remaining available for project emergencies;

Developing modifications to the SSHP as needed;

Evaluating occupational exposure monitoring/air sampling data and adjusting SSHP requirements as necessary;

Serving as a QC staff member;

Approving the SSHP by signature.

The SHM shall meet or exceed the following qualifications:

The individual proposed as the SHM shall be an employee of the Offeror/Prime Contractor.

The SHM shall meet or exceed the qualifications and requirements as documented in Section C of this

Note: Resumes of other personnel (i.e., project manager, engineers, field and technical 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.

4.3. Volume 1, Factor 4 – Small Business Participation Commitment Document. This factor only applies to OTSB firms. In accordance with 13 CFR 125.3(g)(3), a small business concern submitting an offer shall receive the maximum score, credit or rating without having to submit any information in connection with this factor. requires all Offerors, regardless of size status to address their planned small business usage for this MATOC. All Offerors are required to provide a Small Business Participation Plan/Commitment Document. (Am 0003) Offerors should propose the level of participation of small businesses (as a small business prime and/or small business subcontractor) in the performance of this acquisition relative to the objectives/goals set forth in the evaluation of this area. The Commitment Document should address the Offeror’s corporate approach and methodology for acquiring, soliciting and using small businesses in the performance of this contract. All Commitment Documents should address the Offeror's commitments to providing subcontracting opportunities, as well as evidence of planned and /or continued outreach efforts to encourage and use small businesses. This Commitment Document should include a breakdown of small business subcategories to be used as shown on the chart in (d) below.

The Commitment Document should demonstrate commitment to all federally designated categories of small business: Small Businesses (SBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), HUBZone Small Businesses (HUB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSBs), and when applicable, Historically Black Colleges/Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs).

The following Minimum Commitment Percentage for the subject MATOC is:

Small Business Category Percentage of Total Contract Dollar Value of Contract Small Business 35% $240M

(Amendment #0001)

The Commitment Document should identify all categories for participation as part of the Offeror's team. This should include a general description of the type of work, product or service anticipated to be supplied via a small business concern. Large business primes may achieve the small business participation goals through subcontracting to small businesses.

Small business primes may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime and through subcontracting to other small businesses. (Am 0003)

The proposed Subcontracting Plan and the proposed Small Business Participation Plan must be consistent with one another.

A specific format is not required, however, items stated below (a) through (f) shall be provided as a minimum.

Small Business Participation Commitment Document requirements:

(a) Provide a narrative addressing the corporate approach and methodology for acquiring, soliciting and using small businesses in the performance of this contract. The narrative should address the Offeror's commitment to providing subcontracting opportunities, as well as evidence of planned and /or continued outreach efforts to encourage and use small businesses. The narrative should provide detailed supporting documentation regarding the individual commitments expressed in percentages for evaluators to determine that the goals stated are realistic.

(b) Provide the applicable size and categories for the Prime Offeror for this procurement.

Large Business Prime Offeror Small Business Prime Offeror (also check type of SB below) Small Disadvantaged Business Woman-Owned Small Business HUB Zone Small Business Veteran Owned Small Business Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Historically Black College/University or Minority Institution

(c) Submit the Total Percentages planned for Small Business. Percentages are based on Total Contract Value of the Offeror. For this project, the Offeror is required to submit total percentages to identify goals based on planned small business utilization that are challenging but realistic.

Total Percentage planned for Small Business: = % (Small Business Prime Contractors – Include yourselves in the above percentage.)

For example: If you are a Small Business Prime Contractor and will be doing 40% of the work and you will be subcontracting another 20% to other small business firms, then your Total Percentage planned for Small Business will = 60%

(d) Indicate the total percentage of participation, Supplies/Services to be provided and the name of the small business firms intended to be used by each type of subcategory small business.

Type of Small Business % Supplies/Services Name of Small

Business Firm(s)

Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone)

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) Veteran Owned (VOSB) Historical Black Colleges/Minority Institutions

(HBCU/MI)

(Amendment #0002) – Paragraph (d) and table were inadvertently deleted in Amendment #0001. It has now been added back through Amendment #0002.

(e) Provide types of commitments, if any are in place, for this specific acquisition either written, verbal, enforceable, non-enforceable, joint venturing, mentor-protégé, etc.

(f) Other than U.S. Small Business offerors shall submit the Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) from eSRS for each project submitted under Factor 1 – Previous Experience. ISRs submitted for IDIQ contracts are also acceptable (Am #0003). ISRs are excluded from the page count in Factor 1 (Amendment #0001).

Separate from Small Business Participation Plan Commitment Document, other than U.S. Small Business offerors must also submit a subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 (or DFARS 252.219-7004 if the offeror has a comprehensive subcontracting plan) in Volume V I (Amendment #0001).

Other than U.S. Small Business offerors must submit acceptable subcontracting plans to be eligible for award.

Subcontracting Plans shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the Small Business Participation Plan. The subcontracting plan is exempt from the Small Business Participation Plan Commitment Document page count (Amendment #0001).

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

5.1. 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 (SF33) that applies to the Offeror and it 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.

5.2. Volume II, Tab 2: Representations and Certifications (Section K) (Not Evaluated). In accordance with FAR 4.1102, all Offerors must be registered in SAM at the time an offer is submitted.

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 (beta.SAM.gov).

5.3. Volume II, Tab 3: Rate Tables.

5.3.1. Binding Capped Labor Rate Schedule (Firm Fixed Price Task Orders). The Offeror shall complete the Binding Capped Labor Rate Schedule (Section B), Table 1 in its entirety.