Solicitation Amendment W9128F26RA0120001.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offers 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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

TO: Prospective Offerors and Others Concerned SUBJECT: Amendment No. 0001 to Request for Proposal Solicitation Package for Design and Construction of RELAY GROUND STATION - SOUTH - SCHRIEVER SFB, COLORADO.

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate revised specifications/drawings as provided below, modify Sections 00 21 00 and 00 22 00, incorporate additional attachments, extend the ProjNet inquiry submission date to 13 November 2025, and extend the solicitation proposal submission deadline to 5 December 2025.

1. This amendment is hereby incorporated a part of the solicitation, and its receipt shall be acknowledged. All other conditions and requirements of the request for proposal remain unchanged.

2. The specifications and drawings for the subject project are hereby modified as follows (revise all specification indices, attachment lists, and drawing indices accordingly).

a. Specifications. (Descriptive Changes.) See SF 30 for additional changes.

b. Specifications (New and/or Revised and Reissued). Delete and substitute or add specification pages or sections as noted below. The substituted pages or sections are revised and reissued with this amendment.

For convenience, on the revised specification pages, changes have been identified with highlighting (unless noted otherwise). All portions of the revised specification pages apply regardless of whether changes are shown with highlighting.

Pages or Sections Deleted 01 30 00.24 01 86 10.02

Pages or Sections Substituted or Added 01 30 00.24 01 86 10.02

3. Incorporate modified Sections 00 21 00 and 00 22 00.

4. Incorporate attachments 9 - 11 listed in Section 00 50 00 (provided under separate cover).

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date 13 Nov 2025 05 Dec 2025

W9128F26RA0120001

SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. INFORMATION

1.1 DEFINITIONS

As used in this paragraph- "Discussions" are negotiations that occur that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal. "In writing," "writing," or "written" means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information. "Proposal modification" is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award. "Proposal revision" is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations. "Time," if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

1.2 AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATIONS

If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. The Offeror shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

1.3 OFFER EXPIRATION DATE

The proposal in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified under Section 13 of the solicitation (unless a different period is proposed by the Offeror and accepted by the Government).

1.4 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are made available in System for Award Management. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to check the website, email or other correspondence from the Contracting Specialist for any amendments. The offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this solicitation. There will be no public opening of proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

1.5 OFFEROR INQUIRIES

Technical inquiries and questions relating to technical requirements, proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at: https://www.projnet.org/projnet/ No Later Than fifteen (15) calendar days before due date of 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. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available through ProjNet.

The Solicitation Number is: W9128F26RA012

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: I4TGPF-DASGQ3

a. Registration for ProjNet Bidder Inquiry Access is required. If you are already registered, go to Entering Bidder Inquiries in the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry System below.

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. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

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

https://www.projnet.org/projnet/

5. 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.

6. 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 Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. 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

1. 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.

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

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

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

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

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

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

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

c. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires after ten (10) calendar days in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

d. Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

e. 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.

f. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will

NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

1.6 CAD AND ELECTRONIC DESIGN FILES

If provided, the CAD survey files, and other electronic design files are provided on an as-is basis. Any Government provided survey, and the other electronic design files are provided to assist the Contractor in preparing their proposal using their own commercially purchased software. The Contractor shall take all professionally prudent and reasonable actions to verify the accuracy of the data provided and shall assume all liability from the use of these files. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any other software necessary to view the files provided. No other CAD design files will be provided for proposal preparation other than those provided at the time of RFP issuance. No assistance with the files will be provided.

2. GENERAL

2.1 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

The Relay Ground Station South (RGS-S) site is located at Shriever Space Force Base outside of Colorado Springs, CO. The site is situated inside the restricted area. The purpose of the project is to provide the Space Force with the facilities and infrastructure (FI) needed to support RGS-S. The project will be executed using a Design-Build (DB) project delivery method, which will require the contractor to provide the Government with a complete design that will provide construction of a complete and usable facility to include warranty based on the Request for Proposal (RFP).

Facilities and infrastructure will be designed, procured, installed, and commissioned by the Contractor. The facilities and infrastructure will primarily consist of concrete pads, antenna pedestal foundations, radome ringwalls, site utilities, backup generators, fuel tanks, pathways and cabling, and shelters.

2.2 SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS

2.2.1 General Contractor

The solicitation of offers is restricted to Small Business Offerors possessing an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration under NAICS Code 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction with a corresponding small business size standard of $45,000,000.00.

No contract may not be awarded to a Contractor that is not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://sam.gov/. Each Offeror must have its own registered Unique Entity ID (UEID).

2.2.2 Submission, Modification, Revision, And Withdrawal Of Proposals

See FAR 52.215-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition, subparagraph “(c)” Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals for acceptable methods.

2.2.3 Submission Deadline

Proposals shall be submitted not later than the date and time specified under Section 13 of the Standard Form (SF) 1442.

2.2.4 Estimated Magnitude of Construction

Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000

3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit one (1) electronic copy, No hard copies shall be submitted, accepted, or reviewed.

Offerors shall submit a Volume I (Technical), and Volume II (Pricing) proposal as described herein. Offerors shall assume that revisions to Volume I will not be allowed, accepted, or evaluated after formal Volume I submission on the requested date – unless requested by the Government by amendment or other formal correspondence.

Proposals shall be submitted not later than the date and time specified on the SF-1442. All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format with Optical Character Recognition (OCRF) applied to all documents to enable word searches using Adobe-compatible PDF software. The two (2) volumes listed shall be submitted as “SEPARATE” single files.

Offerors shall organize their proposal as described herein. Proposals may be determined non-compliant for failure to follow this format and may be removed from further consideration.

3.1 REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS

Required Submission Documents are not rated and are not included in page limitations. Required submission documents include the Title Sheet, Table of Contents Standard Form 1442, any Standard Form 30s, Representations and Certifications, and Contractor Teaming Arrangements. (See format below)

Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation must meet all requirements contained in the solicitation. Should the requirements not be met, the proposal may be deemed Non-Responsive and will not be evaluated nor an award be made.

3.2 FORMAT/ORGANIZATION

3.2.1 Volume I – Technical Proposal (Separate Attachment)

Volume I – Technical Proposal, the following shall be submitted within the file titled “W9128F26RA012_FIRMNAME_VOLUME I_TECHNICAL” in the sequence listed below:

Title Sheet Table of Contents Tab A – SF-1442 Tab B – Representations and Certifications Tab C – Contractor Teaming Arrangements Tab D – Technical Proposal https://sam.gov/

3.2.2 Volume II – Pricing (Separate Attachment)

Volume II – Pricing Proposal, the following shall be submitted within the file titled

“W9128F26RA012_FIRMNAME_VOLUME II_PRICING”.

3.3 CONTENTS

• Title Sheet

The title sheet shall contain:

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

Offeror’s tax identification number (TIN) 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.

• Table of Contents

3.3.1 TAB A – SF-1442

The SF-1442 shall be completed and signed by a person authorized by the Offeror. Include the Unique Entity ID (UEID) number and CAGE code in Block 14 of the SF-1442 along with the Offeror’s name and address.

Acknowledgement of amendments shall be contained in Section 19 of the SF-1442.

The Name, Title, Signature, and Date shall be contained in Sections 30 a through c.

• Acknowledgement of amendment(s) on SF30s can be submitted as well but are not required.

3.3.2 TAB B – Representations And Certifications

Complete Representations and Certifications contained within the solicitation for other than those completed online through https://www.sam.gov.

3.3.3 TAB C – Contractor Teaming Arrangements (As Applicable)

For Contractor Teaming Arrangements, including Joint Ventures, submit the information required by below.

Although this element is not rated, the information will be used to determine a firm’s ability to receive award.

3.3.3.1 Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé

The Joint Venture/Mentor Protégé must have its own registered Unique Entity ID (UEID). Any Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé agreement required to be approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA) shall be approved IAW the applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). If applicable requirements are not met prior to the due date for proposals, the proposal will be determined non-compliant and rejected.

In the cover letter of your proposal, provide the complete names, addresses, points of contact, email, and phone number for each firm comprising the Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé.

Provide a copy of the approved Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé agreement.

Signature Requirements: Standard Form (SF) 1442 – Solicitation, Offer, and Award, Block 20, requires that the name and title of a person authorized to sign the offer for the Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé be provided. In the case of a Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé the SF-1442 shall be signed by the principal representative of the Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé (or alternate principal representative if the principal representative is unavailable).

https://www.sam.gov/

In addition to the requirements stated above, and to assure a single point of contact for resolution of contractual matters and payments, the Offeror shall submit a certificate signed by each participant of the Joint Venture containing the following statement:

“The parties hereto expressly understand and agree as follows:

1. (Name, title, and company) is the principal representative of the Joint Venture. As such, all communications regarding the administration of the contract and performance of the work thereunder may be directed to him or her. In the absence of (same name, title, and company), (name, title, and company of alternate) is the alternate principal representative of the Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé.

These individuals have authority to sign on behalf of the Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé.

2. Direction, approvals, required notices, and all other communications from the Government to the Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé, including transmittal of payment by the Government shall be directed to (enter name, title, and company of principal), principal representative of the Joint Venture/Mentor- Protégé.”

NOTE: Provide telephone number and email addresses for the points of contact listed in the above statement.

3.3.3.2 Other Than Joint Venture/Mentor-Protégé

1. A listing of each teaming arrangement member’s corporate name (no abbreviations), address, point of contact, phone number, Entity ID (EID Number, and Cage Code.

2. A copy of the signed teaming arrangement agreement or binding letter of commitment between each team member. All teaming arrangements and letters of commitment shall:

a. Clearly identify the expected relationship, role and responsibility between the firms, Prime

Contractor, and of the subcontractor or other entity (type and proportion of work to be performed);

and

b. Be signed by the appropriate individual(s) of each company.

3.3.3.3 Integrity and Validity of Contractor Teaming Arrangements

The Contracting Officer will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor teaming arrangements;

provided that the arrangements are identified, and company relationships are fully disclosed and validation of formal agreements and relationships (i.e., Mentor-Protégé agreements, Joint Ventures, partnerships, etc.)

are provided in the offer and submitted with the proposal responding to the solicitation. Nothing in the solicitation authorizes contractor teaming arrangements in violation of antitrust statutes or limits the Government’s rights to:

1. Require consent to subcontracts (see FAR Subpart 44.2);

2. Determine, based on the stated contractor teaming arrangement, the responsibilities of the Prime

Contractor (see FAR Subpart 9.1);

3. Provide to the Prime Contractor data rights owned or controlled by the Government;

4. Pursue its policies on competitive contracting, subcontracting, and component breakout initial production or an any other time; and

Hold the Prime Contractor fully responsible for contract performance, regardless of teaming arrangement between the Prime Contractor and its subcontractors.

3.3.4 Tab D – Technical Proposal (Attachment 1) - RATED

This volume shall consist of all information required to support proposed prices. This Factor consists of seven (7) elements as described herein. This volume shall consist of all information required to support proposed prices. This

Factor consists of seven (7) elements as described herein. The information submitted in this volume shall comply with the submission requirements set forth herein. The Offeror shall ensure that information submitted in Volume I is consistent with and fully supports the amounts set forth in the Price Schedule, SF-1442 – Solicitation, Offer, and Award, and continuation sheets.

Certified Cost and Pricing Data are not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. The information submitted in this volume shall comply with the submission requirements set forth herein. The Offeror shall ensure that information submitted in Volume I is consistent with and fully supports the amounts set forth in the Price Schedule, SF-1442 – Solicitation, Offer, and Award, and continuation sheets.

3.3.4.1 Volume I, Technical Proposal, shall be submitted as the following separate files:

W9128F26RA012_FIRMNAME_VOLUME I_TECHNICAL

W9128F26RA012_FIRMNAME_Appendix_Schedule

3.3.4.2 Technical Elements

3.3.4.2.1 Element 1 – Technical Approach

Describe the technical approach to the Design and Construction of the facility. Include any considerations to the project which will increase efficiencies in the schedule, such as: design approach / integration with construction, construction sequencing, early and effective submittal management / integration with construction schedule, management of long lead time procurement, installation and restricted area access, site management, utility outages, etc.

3.3.4.2.2 Element 2 – Management Approach/Plan

The Offeror shall provide a narrative that describes the Offeror’s Project Management approach to executing the contract. Clearly and concisely describe the organizational approach, staffing approach, and risk management approaches to project management and execution.

3.3.4.2.3 Element 3 – Organizational Approach

Identify the type of work and estimated work (including %) which will be self-performed by the Prime Contractor for this project. Describe the proposed management structure for the team, describing how the design and construction quality control process will be managed and the authorities and the delegations of authority within the team.

Clearly illustrate key positions/personnel, their firm affiliations, job locations and their job/position title within the organization (see specification 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS and 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL). Include an Organizational Chart (which can be displayed on 11” x 17” sized sheet), that demonstrates key personnel in the organization to include the proposed quality control group(s).

List and describe key subcontractors, their roles and responsibilities, how they may be utilized, and any contractual arrangements that have been established to this point. Clearly describe any key teaming or joint venture arrangements, including a clear description of each entity’s roles and responsibilities on the project. The Offeror shall document unequivocal teaming arrangements with its lead entity(ies) and key subcontractors (at a minimum, the Designer of Record (DOR_, electrical and communication subcontractors).

3.3.4.2.4 Element 4 – Key Personnel

Resumes are limited two (2) pages per resume for a total of no more than six (6) pages). Any pages in excess of this limitation will not be reviewed.

Submit resumes for the following key personnel. If more than two (2) pages are submitted per resume, only the first two pages will be evaluated. Each resume should demonstrate experience and expertise on similar projects in similar roles as proposed for this solicitation.

Project Manager responsible for the overall project: The project manager should have 10 or more years of experience as a project or assistant project manager, managing projects similar to this solicitation.

Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System Manager(s):

The QC Manager must meet the following:

1) The QC Manager must be an individual with a minimum of five (5) years combined experience in the following positions: Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction Contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract. The individual must have at least 2 years’ experience as a QC Manager.

2) The QC Manager must be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of five (5) years construction experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction Contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract.

General Superintendent: The superintendent should have 10 or more years of experience as a superintendent or similar role managing multiple trades and subcontractors on projects with similar or greater value and scope to this project.

Each resume should include the following information:

• Proposed role/title for this solicitation

• Recent relevant projects: information should include the project name, role on project, prime contractor, owner, dollar amount, date of start and completion of role referenced, and brief scope of each project listed.

• Resume must clearly state how the individual meets the submission requirements.

3.3.4.2.5 Element 5 - Risk Assessment

In spreadsheet format, submit a list of risks specific to the project. Identify the degree of risk, impact of the risk (schedule, cost, safety, etc.), whether its within or outside the Offeror’s control and a brief statement on how to mitigate the risk(s).

3.3.4.2.6 Element 6 - Safety

Safety information (overview, risk assessment, and tailoring for this specific project) demonstrating a higher level of project understanding; risk mitigation; and qualifications and capabilities of proposed safety personnel will be more favorably rated.

3.3.4.2.7 Element 7 - Summary Schedule

Construction schedules and narrative descriptions documenting (1) clear and efficient critical path and logical sequencing; (2) account for procurement lead-time, subcontractor/trade coordination, on-site storage and staging, resource and time constraints; and (3) demonstrate risk mitigation and successful completion within the required period of performance present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated. Schedules which do not demonstrate these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.

Provide a summary schedule or diagrams (may be on 11” x 17” sized sheet(s)) separately as an appendix to Factor 1 (the schedule is excluded from the overall page limitation). This summary schedule will, after contract award, be replaced with a project schedule as required by Section 01 32 01.00 10: Project Schedule. The schedules shall be task oriented, indicating the number of calendar days, after NTP, by which milestones are to be achieved. Offeror may use a critical path or other method of their choice; however, schedules shall be graphically represented. The proposed project schedule shall reflect the proposed contract duration. Give attention to the following features:

1. Show the overall construction phase for the facilities, the site work and the utilities. Include any long lead items and any fast-tracking starts. It isn’t necessary to show the detailed breakdown construction (e.g., by trades) of each facility, site work and utilities.

2. Show schedule line items for notifications and utility outages/connection permits.

3. Show turnover of facility. The duration to complete the facility and turnover to the Government must consider the requirement for the Contractor’s CQC completion inspection and the subsequent joint Contractor-Government turnover inspection.

4. Show as-built submissions (See section 01 78 39.00 24 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS).

Constraints: Offeror must demonstrate the capability and flexibility to plan and schedule the complete project to meet the proposed contract completion period. Clearly identify any constraints on the schedules presented (e.g., labor or material availability, permits, weather). Indicate the anticipated overall critical path on the schedule.

3.3.4.3 FACTOR 2 – EXPERIENCE

Design and Construction Projects:

The Offeror shall submit three (3) projects performed by the Lead Design entity and three (3) projects performed by the Prime Construction entity. Additionally, the Offeror may submit one (1) additional Design-Build project performed by the Prime Construction Entity teamed with the Lead Design Entity describing past teaming experience between current team members as it relates to any or all of the seven (7) submitted project examples. Submission for each project is limited to three (3) pages per project for a total of no more than 21 pages. Any information presented beyond the page limit will not be evaluated. Do not include extraneous information that is not requested.

Project information submitted shall be similar in project size, scope, and complexity to this project performed by the Prime Offeror/Lead Designer. Each project example submitted should demonstrate experience on similar building and site improvement projects of a similar value. All project examples submitted should have a completion date (or BOD) no greater than the past five (5) years from the date of this solicitation release;

however, all projects submitted shall at least be substantially complete, meaning approximately 90% invoiced and paid, within the past five (5) years from the date of this solicitation release. Minimum experience requirements for the Design Manager and designers of record must demonstrate at least ten (10) years of design experience and should be registered in accordance with FAR 52.236-25 – Requirements for Registration of Designers. See Specification 01 33 00.32 – Design and Construction Deliverables.

Based upon the entity, project information shall identify if the project was for design, a construction project, or a design-build project and should CLEARLY include:

• Project title and location.

• Summary of the project discussing major features and the relevance or similarities to this project.

• Original contract award amount and final cost.

• Original contract completion date and actual completion date (Month/Year).

• Percentage (%) of work performed by the Prime Offeror; and Percentage (%) of work subcontracted.

• Current percentage (%) complete of the project (must be approximately 90% paid).

• Subcontractors utilized on the project, the extent to which they were utilized (by percentage of cost), and if they are proposed to be utilized for the project contained in this solicitation.

• Prime Contractor Personnel on the project, what role they held, and if they are proposed to be utilized for this contract, and what role they will hold.

• The name, address, telephone, and email of a representative of the owner (as well as one alternate individual not affiliated with your firm) familiar with your firm’s experience on the project that can verify the experience cited.

Project examples submitted for this factor shall have been awarded to the Offeror (either singly or one of the participants in a JV named on the SF-1442 for this solicitation). The company shall have been the Prime Contractor for the past project, either singly or as a member of the Joint Venture to which it was awarded. See attached Sections 21 & 22 Tables – 00 21 00 – Table 1 – Scenario Based Examples, which provides example scenarios based on the requirements above.

Table 1: Scenario Based Examples

Scenario Examples

Project Examples Qualify for Evaluation of Factor 2 (if all other requirements are met)

1 Past project was awarded to Company X only. Company X is proposing as a Prime Contractor for W9128F26RA012 and has signed the SF-1442 for W9128F26RA012. Yes

Company Y has formed a JV with Company Z (forming Company “YZ”). Past project was awarded to Company Y only. Company YZ is proposing as a Prime Contractor for W9128F26RA012 and has signed the SF-1442 for W9128F26RA012.

Yes

Company Y has formed a JV with Company Z (forming Company “YZ”). Past project was awarded to JV Company YZ. Company YZ is proposing as a Prime Contractor for W9128F26RA012 and has signed the SF-1442 for W9128F26RA012.

Yes

Past Project was awarded to Company “AY,” a JV composed of Company A (not Prime Offeror for RFP W9128F26RA012) and Company Y. Company Y has formed a JV with Company Z (forming Company “YZ”). JV Company YZ is proposing as a Prime Contractor and has signed the SF-1442 for W9128F26RA012.

Yes

Company Y has formed a JV with Company Z (forming Company “YZ”). Company YZ is proposing as a Prime Contractor for W9128F26RA012 and has signed the SF-1442 for W9128F26RA012. Company Y performed work on the past project but was not the Prime Contractor for the past project (either singly or as a member of a JV).

No

Company X is proposing as a Prime Contractor for W9128F26RA012 and has signed the SF-1442 for W9128F26RA012. Company X will use Company R as a teaming member/subcontractor, but Company R is not part of a JV with Company X for W9128F26RA012. The past project was awarded to Company R as a Prime Contractor (singly or as a member of a JV), but not Company X (singly or as a member of a JV).

No

Company Y has formed a JV with Company Z (forming Company “YZ”). Company YZ is proposing as a Prime Contractor for W9128F26RA012 and has signed the SF-1442 for W9128F26RA012. Company YZ will use Company R as a teaming member/subcontractor, but Company R is not part of the JV. The past project was awarded to Company R as a Prime Contractor (singly or as a member of a JV), but not to Companies Y or Z (singly or as a member of a JV).

No

3.3.4.4 FACTOR 3 – PAST PERFORMANCE

The Offeror should submit Past Performance information for the same three (3) projects provided under the Experience factor. Past Performance record types and how to obtain them are listed below. Past Performance page submission is limited to only those pages provided in the record/questionnaire. Do not include extraneous information that is not requested.

3.3.4.4.1 Obtaining Past Performance Records

Past performance records may be obtainable by Offerors using one of the following methods:

(1) Accessing Past Performance information directly from Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) website at https://www.cpars.gov/ for CCASS completed before 27 June 2014 and for merged CPARS completed after 1 July 2014. CPARS is an electronic repository of performance information collected by all the major federal performance reporting systems and can be accessed at the website.

All Department of Defense (DoD) employees (military and civilian), including DoD Contractors that are working on site (military/government facilities) or contractors working offsite using Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) are required to use certificates from DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to access CPARS. If the contractor doesn't work on site or with GFE they are encouraged to obtain and use a certificate from an External Certificate Authority (ECA). For

DoD users, the use of PKI Login is Mandatory. Federal and Contractor users can use the PKI login category if they have PKI.

External Certificate Authorities (ECAs) and Interim External Certificate Authorities (IECAs) provide digital certificates to the DoD's private industry partners, contractors using their own equipment or working in non-government facilities, allied partners, and other agencies.

Additional information about the PKI certificate is at https://www.cpars.gov/sysreq.htm web page.

You will also need your Unique Entity ID (EID) and Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) to log onto CPARS. The MPIN number was selected by whoever registered your company in the System for Award Management (SAM) Registry at https://sam.gov/. If you do not know your MPIN number, you will need to contact the SAM help desk by emailing them from the email link on the SAM web page. Please be aware that they will only release the MPIN number to the person who originally registered your company. Additional instructions on locating your MPIN is located in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section under the Help tab, or -

(2) Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) may be used to provide or supplement a firm’s past performance with other than U.S. Governmental clients. Contact your client point of contact (POC) for the project you need a past performance record and request the POC to complete the PPQ. The PPQ included in this solicitation is provided for the Offeror to submit to the client for each project the Offeror may need a past performance record for to meet the requirements in this synopsis. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client POC.

Completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to follow-up with client POCs to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Brian Reynolds, Contract Specialist, via email at brian.reynolds@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date.

Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs; this does not preclude an Offeror submitting a previously completed PPQ as long as the full PPQ is submitted and completed in its entirety. This also does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. If a PPQ is to be submitted for a project, the complete PPQ shall be submitted (either by the client POC or the Offeror) prior to proposal closing date.

3.3.5 Volume II – Pricing (Attachment 2) – Evaluation Factor 4 - RATED

W9128F26RA012_FIRMNAME_VOLUME II_PRICING

This volume shall consist of all information required to support proposed prices. Certified cost and pricing data are not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. The information submitted in this volume shall comply with the submission requirements set forth below. The Offeror shall ensure that the information submitted in this volume is consistent with and fully supports the amounts set forth in the price schedule, SF-1442 and continuation sheets.

Proposed pricing for this project shall be in the form of the Proposal/Price Schedule provided in this solicitation and contained in Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule. Offerors may not modify the Price Schedule wording or format. The contract shall be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, price proposals will not be considered which provide for subsequent increases in price. No qualified price proposal of any type will be accepted; therefore, all offers containing such qualifications will be deemed unacceptable. If the Offeror does not comply with all requirements of the proposal format, the proposal may be considered non-compliant and eliminated from consideration.

3.3.5.2 Supplemental Price Breakdown

mailto:brian.reynolds@usace.army.mil

After Volume II submission, and if deemed necessary to further analyze cost/price elements of the price proposal, the Government may request a price breakdown of the CLINs in an Excel format. If required, the Government will provide details on the where and how to submit the breakdown. If requested, this information will not be needed sooner than three working days after the proposal submission due date.

3.4 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the following addresses:

Contract Specialist: brian.reynolds@usace.army.mil Cc: cenwo-ct-fsrm-doc-submission@usace.army.mil

3.5 PAGE LIMITATIONS

Page limitations for Volumes I & II, Technical Proposal (Evaluation Factors 1, 2, and 3) and Price Proposal (Evaluation Factor 4) are shown in the Table attachment for Section 00 21 00 and 00 22 00. Title Sheets, Tables of Content, Dividers, and blank pages are not included the page limitations below and should not be numbered. A one-page cover sheet or title sheet is recommended as the first page of each file identifying your firm’s name, the file’s title, and describing any applicable contractor teaming arrangements as defined in Tab C. Any extraneous information or cover letters that provide additional information about your firm - not specifically requested in the proposal submission requirements of this solicitation - will not be reviewed or evaluated.

Pages for each factor should be separately and sequentially numbered (i.e., the first page submitted for evaluation for each factor should be “1”). All text shall be at least 10 pt. font and easily read. All text shall be typed and single-spaced. Each page shall be 8-1/2” x 11” (organizational chart, risk assessment and project schedule are the only documents that may be submitted on an 11” x 17”). Margins should be no less than 1” (right, left, top, and bottom).

Pages that exceed the page limitations for any factor will not be reviewed and the information contained on those pages will not be considered for evaluation. Page limitations are per factor, i.e., an Offeror may not reduce the page count for one factor in order to submit additional pages for another. (See attached Table 2 – Page Limitation)

Table 2: Page Limitations

Volume I, Technical Proposal Evaluation

Factor Title Page Limitation

1 Technical Proposal 15 Pages Total (excluding schedule) 2 Experience 7 Projects for 21 Pages Total 3 Past Performance Limited to the number of pages provided in submitted reports Volume II, Price Proposal

4 Price No page limit mailto:brian.reynolds@usace.army.mil mailto:cenwo-ct-fsrm-doc-submission@usace.army.mil

SECTION 00 22 00

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. SOLICITATION SELECTION PROCEDURES

Selection procedures for this acquisition will be Best Value Trade-off following FAR Part 15 procedures. Upon receipt of proposals, the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will convene to independently evaluate each proposal against the factors contained in the solicitation. Once the SSEB Evaluation Report has been received, per DoD Source Selection Procedures, the Government will appoint a Source selection Advisory Council (SSAC). The SSAC will then review the ratings given by the SSEB and perform a comparative analysis of proposals against the requirements stated in the RFP. The SSAC chairperson will develop a recommendation report for the Source Selection Authority (SSA). Once the recommendation report has been received, a Price Analysis will be conducted. The SSA will review the report and price analysis to commence the Best Value Trade-off selection for award.

The Government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a technical and cost/price standpoint. Offerors shall organize their proposals as described in Sections 00 21 00 and 00 22 00. Proposals may be determined non-compliant for failure to follow this format and may be rejected from further consideration.

2. EVALUATION FACTORS

2.1 FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

In accordance with Section 4 – Ratings, below, Factor 1 - Technical Proposal evaluation consists of seven (7) elements that when combined will equate to a single rating for this factor.

2.1.1 Element 1 – Technical Approach

Technical approaches that comply with applicable contract requirements; are realistic, appropriate, and efficient; and demonstrate clear logic and scope understanding present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated.

Approaches not demonstrating these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.

2.1.2 Element 2 – Management Approach/Plan

Management approaches demonstrating (1) sound management practices and business processes; (2) effective cost and quality control; and (3) clear corporate and project team commitment, hierarchy and lines of communications, roles, responsibilities, and relationships present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated. Plans not demonstrating these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.

2.1.3 Element 3 – Organizational Approach

An organizational approach that clearly and concisely describes the organizational and staffing approach to effectively manage performance, contain costs, manage the schedule and exhibits effective problem solving and oversight reduces risk and may be more favorably rated.

2.1.4 Element 4 – Key Personnel

Key Personnel experience demonstrating (1) capability in same or similar key personnel positions on successful relevant projects of similar scope and magnitude to this solicitation; (2) strong technical knowledge and skill required for this solicitation; and (3) effective problem solving, communication, coordination, and organization present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated. Those not demonstrating these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated. Project Experience ratings will be considered in determining relevancy of projects submitted under this factor.

2.1.5 Element 5 – Risk

Information that clearly identifies potential project risk(s) providing a logical, concise, and proactive approach to mitigate such risk exhibiting the Offeror’s ability to manage risk appropriately may be more favorably rated.

2.1.6 Element 6 – Safety

Safety information (overview, risk assessment, and tailoring for this specific project) demonstrating a higher level of project understanding; risk mitigation; and qualifications and capabilities of proposed safety personnel will be more favorably rated.

2.1.7 Element 7 – Summary Schedule

Construction schedules and narrative descriptions documenting (1) clear and efficient critical path and logical sequencing; (2) account for procurement lead-time, subcontractor/trade coordination, on-site storage and staging, resource and time constraints; and (3) demonstrate risk mitigation and successful completion within the required period of performance present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated. Schedules which do not demonstrate these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.

2.2 FACTOR 2 – EXPERIENCE

In accordance with Section 4 – Ratings, Factor 2 – Experience, this factor will be evaluated for its recency, relevancy, and project experience demonstrating (1) capability to successfully complete relevant projects of similar scope and magnitude to this solicitation; (2) strong technical knowledge and skill required for this solicitation; and (3) effective management, problem solving, communication, coordination and organization present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated.

Those not demonstrating these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.

2.3 FACTOR 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE

There are three aspects to the Past Performance evaluations, Recency, Relevancy and Contractor Performance, which are described below:

Recency. The first aspect is to evaluate the recency of the Offeror’s Experience and Past Performance. Recency is generally expressed as a time period during which past performance references are considered relevant and is critical to establishing the relevancy of past performance information. The criteria to establish what prior performance is recent shall be unique to each source selection and shall be stated in the solicitation. The recency timeframe established should be based on the acquisition and the market/industry. For example, some efforts would require longer recency periods to avoid restricting competition simply due to the lack of item production.

Recent is defined as Experience and Past Performance on contracts that had a construction completion date (otherwise known as a building occupancy date (BOD)) within the past ten (10) years from the date of this solicitation release, or at a minimum project shall at least be substantially complete, meaning approximately 90% invoiced and paid, within the past ten (10) years from the date of this solicitation release.

Relevancy. The second aspect of the Experience and Past Performance evaluation is to determine how relevant previous projects accomplished by the Offeror is to the anticipated work to be accomplished under this project scope.