Solicitation - W9128F26RA072 RGS (S) Schiever SFB.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Relay Ground Station - South (RGS-S)Instrument Name:

Design-build contract in support of the Space Development Agency (SDA) to build a Relay Ground Station-South at Schriever Space Force Base located near Colorado Springs, CO. This solicitation is unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. Return with Offer:

Information required by Section 00 10 00 (1442), Section 00 22 00 and 00 45 00. Note:

Specifications and drawings contain controlled unclassified information (CUI) and access to these documents is restricted as per 23 CFR 2002 and Presidential Directive 21. Please contact the contract specialist, Brian Reynolds, at Brian.Reynolds@usace.army.mil to request access via email with the solicitation number, your company name, and cage code in the subject line (i.e.

W9128F26RA072 / Company XYZ / Cage Code). Vendors must be registered and active in sam.

gov and Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) to obtain approval for access to specifications and drawings as well as the ability to submit proposals. Reference solicitation section 00 22 00 for registration instructions and access to these systems.

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

Additional Information/Notes

SECTION 00 10 00

SOLICITATION, CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) SCHEDULE

NOTES:

1. See Section 00 21 00 - Instructions to Offerors and FAR 52.217-5 - Evaluation of Options for evaluation of options. The Government may require delivery of the number line item(s) identified in the Schedule as an option item. The Contracting Officer may exercise an option IAW with milestones in proposal, see section 00 22 00 Par 14 Factor 2, by written notice to the Contractor in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.217-7- Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item.

2. Prices must be entered for all items of the schedule. Total amount submitted without prices being entered on individual items will be rejected. Additions will be subject to verification by the Government. In the case of variation between the Job (lump-sum) prices and the total amount, the lump-sum prices will be considered the price submitted.

3. A modification to a proposal which provides for a single adjustment to the total amount should state the application of the adjustment to each respective Job (lump-sum) price and unit price.

4. Submit a Supplemental Price Breakdown in Excel format for the "TOTAL AMOUNT (ALL BASIC PLUS OPTIONS)" in the Pricing Schedule. Include Offeror name, project title and project location on each page of the price breakdowns. See Supplemental Price Breakdown of Pricing Schedule template under 00 22 00 Par 17 VOL II Factor 2, submission requirements.

5. IAW FAR 52.215-1 - Contracting by Negotiation, the Government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions. Therefore, the Offeror's initial proposal should contain the Offeror's best terms from a technical and cost/price standpoint.

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Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 All Work Complete to Design Relay Ground Station Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

0002 All Work Complete to Construct Relay Ground Station - Paving and Sitework Product Service Code: Y1BC North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237130 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

All Work Complete to Construct Relay Ground Station - Complete Site Communications Product Service Code: Y1BC North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237130 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

All Work Complete to Construct Relay Ground Station - Complete Electrical Product Service Code: Y1BC North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237130 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

All Work Complete to Construct Relay Ground Station - Complete Radome Foundation and Antenna Pedestal Foundation Product Service Code: Y1BC North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237130 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

All Work Complete to Construct Relay Ground Station - Complete Generator and supporting systems not included in Option CLINs 0003 - 0004 Product Service Code: Y1BC North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237130 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

All Work Complete to Construct Relay Ground Station - Site Fueling and Supporting System not included in Option CLINs 0003 - 0005 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language.

1991-04

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S.

Currency.

1991-04

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors- Competitive Acquisition.

(Deviation) (Alternate I)

2026-02 Alternate I 2026-02

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors- Competitive Acquisition.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (Deviation)

2026-02

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

2014-05

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Deviation) 2026-02

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

2023-11

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.

2023-03

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.

2023-01

252.215-7016 Notification to Offerors- Postaward Debriefings.

2025-10

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use.

2008-04

Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use (Apr 2008)

Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be [ ] DX rated order; [ ] DO rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR700), and the Contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of this regulation. [Contracting Officer check appropriate box.]

(End of provision)

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (Deviation) 2026-02

Type of Contract (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

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

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/________[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation. 1984-04

Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

(End of clause)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation of any ____[insert regulation name](48 CFR Chapter Deviation Listed in the Solicitation/Contract) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Alternate Variation

Date Deviation Effective Date

252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.

2025-11

NOTICE OF CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL

REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025)

(a) . As used in this provision, "controlled unclassified information (CUI)," Definitions "current," "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status," "Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification unique identifier (CMMC UID)," "Federal contract information (FCI)", and "plan of action and milestones" have the meaning given in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements, clause of this solicitation.

(b)(1) . The CMMC level required Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level by this solicitation is: This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), CMMC Level 2 (Self) is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract.

(2) The Offeror will not be eligible for award of a contract, task order, or delivery order resulting from this solicitation if the Offeror does not have, for each of the contractor information systems that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that will be used in performance of a contract resulting from this solicitation-

(i) The current CMMC status entered in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) ( ) at the CMMC level required by paragraph (b)(1) of this provision; https://piee.eb.mil and

(ii) A current affirmation of continuous compliance with the security requirements identified at 32 CFR part 170 in SPRS.

(c) . If the Offeror has a CMMC Status of Conditional, the Plan of action and milestones Offeror shall successfully close out a valid plan of action and milestones (32 CFR 170.21) to achieve a CMMC Status of Final.

(d) . The Offeror shall provide, in the proposal, the CMMC unique CMMC unique identifiers identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of a contract, task order, or delivery order resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror also shall update the list when new CMMC UIDs are generated in SPRS. The CMMC UIDs are provided in SPRS after the Offeror enters the results of self-assessment(s) for each such information system.

252.215-7008 Only One Offer. 2022-12

ONLY ONE OFFER (DEC 2022)

(a) Cost or pricing data requirements. After initial submission of offers, if the Contracting Officer notifies the Offeror that only one offer was received, the Offeror agrees to-

(1) Submit any additional cost or pricing data that is required in order to determine whether the price is fair and reasonable (10 U.S.C. 3705) or to comply with the statutory requirement for certified cost or pricing data (10 U.S.C. 3702 and FAR 15.403-3); and

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this provision, if the acquisition exceeds the certified cost or pricing data threshold and an exception to the requirement for certified cost or pricing data at FAR 15.403-1(b)(2) through (5) does not apply, certify all cost or pricing data in accordance with paragraph (c) of DFARS provision 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, of this solicitation.

(b) Canadian Commercial Corporation. If the Offeror is the Canadian Commercial Corporation, certified cost or pricing data are not required. If the Contracting Officer notifies the Canadian Commercial Corporation that additional data other than certified cost or pricing data are required in accordance with DFARS 225.870-4(c), the Canadian Commercial Corporation shall obtain and provide the following:

(1) Profit rate or fee (as applicable).

(2) Analysis provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada to the Canadian Commercial Corporation to determine a fair and reasonable price (comparable to the analysis required at FAR 15.404-1).

(3) Data other than certified cost or pricing data necessary to permit a determination by the U.

S. Contracting Officer that the proposed price is fair and reasonable ____[U.S. Contracting Officer to provide description of the data required in accordance with FAR 15.403-3(a)(1) with the notification].

(4) As specified in FAR 15.403-3(a)(4), an offeror who does not comply with a requirement to submit data that the U.S. Contracting Officer has deemed necessary to determine price reasonableness or cost realism is ineligible for award unless the head of the contracting activity determines that it is in the best interest of the Government to make the award to that offeror.

(c) Subcontracts. Unless the Offeror is the Canadian Commercial Corporation, the Offeror shall insert the substance of this provision, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold defined in FAR part 2.

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

SECTION 00 22 00

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

The Relay Ground Station South (RGS-S) site is located at Schriever 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.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)) IAW FAR 52.215-1. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Competition for this contract will be full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures), with a corresponding small business size standard of $45M.

THE OFFEROR SHOULD BE REGISTERED IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT WEBSITE (SAM.

GOV).

2. SOLICITATION SELECTION PROCEDURES

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

Offerors must submit a Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Pricing) proposal as described below. Offerors shall assume that revisions to Volume I (Technical) proposals 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.

3. FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

This Factor consists of four (4) elements as described herein when combined will equate the rating for Factor 1. - Technical Approach, - Organizational Approach, - Key Personnel, Element 1 Element 2 Element 3

- Risk Assessment.Element 4

4. FACTOR 2 - SUMMARY SCHEDULE

5. FACTOR 1 & FACTOR 2 - TECHNICAL APPROACH & SUMMARY SCHEDULE

The Combined technical/risk ratings will be used to evaluate Factor 1 - Technical Approach and Factor 2 - Summary Schedule. The evaluation ratings for Technical Factors will be on an adjectival basis in conjunction with a narrative composed of the discussion of the particular strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies of the proposal. The Source Selection Team (SST) will use a combined technical/risk rating system that includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies in determining technical ratings. Combined technical/risk evaluations shall utilize the combined technical/risk ratings listed in Table 1.

Table 1: Combined Technical/Risk Ratings

(See attachment in 00 22 00 for colored Table)

Color Rating Description

Blue Outstanding Proposal demonstrates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths and/or at least one significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Purple Good

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

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

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

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation and, thus, contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable, and/or risk of performance is unacceptably high.

RATING DEFINITIONS

Strength: is an aspect of an Offeror's proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Significant Strength: is an aspect of an Offeror's proposal that has appreciable merit, or appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Weakness: a flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Significant Weakness: is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

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

6. FACTOR 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE

6.1 The Past Performance evaluation factor assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in an Offeror's ability to supply products and services that meet users' needs, based on a demonstrated record of performance. The Past Performance evaluation results in an assessment of the Offeror's probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. The Past Performance evaluation considers each Offeror's demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract's requirements. One performance confidence assessment rating is assigned for each Offeror after evaluating the Offeror's recent Past Performance, focusing on performance that is relevant to the contract requirements. There are three aspects to the Past Performance evaluation, Relevancy and Contractor Performance, which are described below:

6.2 Recency. The first aspect is to evaluate the recency of the offeror's 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 Past Performance on contracts that had a construction completion date (otherwise known as a building occupancy date (BOD)) within the past seven (7) 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 five (5) years from the date of this solicitation release.

6.3 Relevancy. The first aspect of the 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.

Relevancy is defined as similarity of items stated within this solicitation such as: types of projects, dollar value, contract type, and relative complexity. 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. Relevancy is not a separate proposal rating but is used to develop an overall Past Performance Confidence Assessment. The four levels of relevancy ratings are:

Very Relevant. Present/Past Performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant. Present/Past Performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant. Present/Past Performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant. Present/Past Performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

6.4 Quality of Performance (Products or Services). The third aspect of the past performance evaluation is to establish the overall quality of the offeror's past performance (see FAR 15.304[c][2]). The past performance evaluation conducted in support of a current source selection does not establish, create, or change the existing record and history of the offeror's past performance on past contracts; rather, the past performance evaluation process gathers information from customers on how well the offeror performed those past contracts. Requirements for considering history of small business utilization are outlined at FAR 15.304(c)(3)(ii) and DFARS 215.305(a)(2). The Past Performance Evaluation Team will review all past performance information collected and determine the quality of the offeror's performance, general trends, and usefulness of the information and incorporate these into the performance confidence assessment (see paragraph 3.1.3.3). A separate quality assessment rating is not required; rather, the past performance rating, is based on the offeror's overall record of recency, relevancy, and quality of performance.

6.5 After evaluating recency, relevancy and quality of performance, a Performance Confidence Assessment rating will be determined. In conducting a performance confidence assessment, each Offeror shall be assigned one of the following ratings:

Substantial Confidence. Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence. Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence: No recent/relevant performance record is available, or the Offeror's performance record is so sparce that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence. Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence. Based on the Offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Although the SSEB may not rate an offeror that lacks recent, relevant past performance favorably or unfavorably regarding past performance, the SSA may determine that a "Substantial Confidence" or "Satisfactory Confidence" past performance rating is worth more than a "Neutral Confidence" past performance rating in a best value tradeoff if the determination is consistent with stated solicitation criteria.

7. FACTOR 4 - SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN RATING METHOD

The small business evaluation for Factor 4 will utilize the following ratings as stated in the below table for this solicitation.

Table 2: Small Business Rating Method

(See attachment in 00 22 00 for colored Table)

Color Rating Description

Blue Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

Purple Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

Green Acceptable Proposal indicates an adequate approach and understanding of small business objectives.

Yellow Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet small business objectives.

8. 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 Authority

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.

9. RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION FACTORS

Evaluation factors are listed below in descending order of importance:

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Volume I Required Submittal Items (Not Rated)

Location Description Descending Order of Importance

TAB A SF1442 and Acknowledgement of Amendments Not Rated

TAB B Representations & Certifications Not Rated

TAB C JV Agreement or Teaming Agreement (if applicable) Not Rated

Volume I Technical Evaluation Factors (Rated)

Location Description Descending Order of Importance

TAB D Factor 1 - Technical Proposal 1 Most Important Factorst

Appendix

Factor 2 - Summary Schedule 2 Most Important Factornd

TAB E Factor 3 - Past Performance 3 Most Important Factorrd

TAB F Factor 4 - Small Business Participation Plan 4 Most Important Factorth

Volume II Price Evaluation Factors (Rated/Evaluated)

Location Description Descending Order of Importance

TAB a Factor 5 - Section 00 10 00, Pricing Schedule All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.

BASIS OF AWARD & DEBRIEFING OFFERORS

The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the criteria described within the solicitation and will award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is determined to represent the best value to the Government utilizing the best value tradeoff process as described in FAR 15.101-1.

The Government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award a contract without conducting discussions with Offerors In the event the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) concludes conducting discussions is in the best interest of the Government, the PCO will document the rationale for the competitive range determination, in which the Source Selection Authority (SSA) will review and approve the PCO's determination. If the PCO determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the PCO may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. Therefore, the Offeror's initial proposal should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

Offerors may request a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505 Preaward Debriefing of offerors or FAR

15.506 Postaward Debriefing of Offerors.

10. PROPOSAL CHARACTERISTICS

10.1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, PAGE LIMITATIONS, AND FORMAT

Proposals shall be submitted by the time and date as specified in Section 00 10 00, Page 1. All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) applied to all documents that will enable word searches to be conducted using Adobe-compatible PDF software. The two (2) volumes listed below shall be submitted as "SEPARATE" single files.

Offers must be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation at https://piee.eb.mil/. Offerors must be registered in PIEE before they can submit a proposal.

REGISTER FOR ACCESS TO PIEE:

Every Vendor must register in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment for the specific applications they wish to use. During registration, offerors will need to register for the solicitation module with the relevant role (Proposal Manager).

To use an application in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment system, you must establish a personal account in the system.

This account is activated by your Government Administrator or the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Customer Support Center.

You will need to take several steps to establish your personal account:

On the PIEE Home Page, click the Help/Training button in the upper right-hand corner for steps needed to complete before registering.

a. Complete your Vendor activation requirements (See Vendors Getting Started section on the Help/Training page).

b. Set up your PC to use the applications (See Machine Setup link on the Help/Training page).

c. Self-register as "Vendor" or your Contractor role for your CAGE codes (See the demo below for help with Self Registration).

d. Have your GAM activate your account.

Additional registration instruction and step-by-step walkthrough can be found at:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/portal/overview/vendorRegister.xhtml

UPLOADING PROPOSAL TO PIEE:

Detailed instruction on the uploading of proposals can be found at:

W9128F26RA072

https://piee.eb.mil/ https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/portal/overview/vendorRegister.xhtml https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml

PIEE Web based training: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/

In the event an offeror is unable to register for a PIEE account or otherwise is unable to upload their proposal to PIEE, the offeror shall email the individuals identified below no later than 48 business hours prior to the offer due date and time, stating the issue they are having with PIEE, and request instructions for an alternate method to submit their proposal. This alternate method will be in the form of email to the following recipients:

1. Brian Reynolds, Brian.Reynolds@usace.army.mil

2. Jessica Beckman, Jessica.L.Beckman@usace.army.mil

Page limitations for Volumes I & II, Technical Proposal (Evaluation Factors 1,2, 3, and 4) and Price Proposal (Evaluation Factor 5) are shown in the table below. 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 team arrangements as defined in Tab C below. Any extraneous information or cover letters that provide additional information about your firm - that is 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 factor.

Table 3: Page Limitations

Volume I, Technical Proposal

Evaluation Factor

Title Page Limitation

1 Technical Approach Technical - Limited to 10 Pages Total (Excluding Resumes)

W9128F26RA072

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/ mailto:Brian.Reynolds@usace.army.mil mailto:Jessica.L.Beckman@usace.army.mil

Element 4 - Key Resumes Limited to 2 Pages per Resume for a total of 8 pages Technical Proposal Limited to 18 Pages Total

2 Summary Schedule No Page Limit, Narrative limited to 1 page

3 Past Performance Limited to 10 Pages Total (Excluding System Reports/PPQs)

4 Small Business Participation Plan No page limit

Volume II, Price Proposal

5 Price No page limit

Bond Capacity Information No page limit

Volume I, Required Submittals, shall be submitted as the following:

W9128F26RA072_FIRMNAME_REQD_DOCS

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

W9128F26RA072_FIRMNAME_FACTOR 1_TECHNICAL

W9128F26RA072_FIRMNAME_FACTOR 2_SCHEDULE _APPENDIX

Volume II, Price Proposal, shall be submitted as the following separate files:

W9128F26RA072_FIRMNAME_FACTOR5

1.

1.

1.

10.2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FILE

There is no page limit for the Required Documents file.

For Volume I, the following shall be submitted within the file titled "W9128F26RA072_FIRMNAME_REQD_DOCS" in the sequence listed below:

- Title Sheet

- Table of Contents

- Completed SF 1442, to include acknowledgement of amendment(s) - Acknowledgement of amendment(s) on SF30s can be submitted as well but not required.

- Representations and Certifications (other than those completed online through https://www.

sam.gov)

- Contractor Team Arrangement Requirements (if applicable)

10.3. COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS

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.

SF 1442: The SF 1442 shall be completed and signed by a person authorized by the Offeror. Include the Entity ID (EID) number and CAGE code in Block 14 of the SF1442 along with the Offeror's name and address.

Contractor Team Arrangement Requirements: For Contractor Team Arrangements, including Joint Ventures, submit the information required by "Contractor Team Arrangements" paragraph, below.

11. PROPOSAL CHARACTERISTICS

Reference Section 00 21 00 Instructions to Offerors.

12. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS

12.1. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS OTHER THAN JOINT VENTURE/MENTOR-

PROTEGE

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

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

1) 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

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

12.2. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS - JOINT VENTURE/MENTOR-PROTEGE

No contract may be awarded to a Joint Venture/Mentor-Protege that is not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The Joint Venture/Mentor-Protege must have its own registered Entity ID (EID) Any Joint Venture/Mentor-Protege agreement that is required to be approved by number.

the Small Business Administration (SBA) shall be approved in accordance to the applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). If the applicable requirements are not met prior to the due date for proposals, the proposal will be rendered unawardable.

a. In a cover letter of your proposal for this factor, provide the complete names, addresses, and phone number of the firms comprising the Joint Venture/Mentor-Protege.

b. A of the Joint Venture/Mentor-Protege agreement.copy

c. Signature requirements: 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-Protege be provided. In the case of a Joint Venture/Mentor-Protege, subject Standard Form shall be signed by the principal representative of the Joint Venture/ Mentor-Protege (or the alternate principal representative, if the principal representative is unavailable).

d. 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 in the Joint Venture containing the following statement:

"The parties hereto expressly understand and agree as follows:

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

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

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

12.3. INTEGRITY AND VALIDITY OF CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGMENTS

The Contracting Officer will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements; provided that the arrangements are identified, and company relationships are fully disclosed and validation of formal agreements and relationships (i.e., Mentor-Protege 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 team arrangements in violation of antitrust statutes or limits the Government's rights to:

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

b. Determine, based on the stated contractor team arrangement, the responsibilities of the Prime Contractor (see FAR Subpart 9.1);

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

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

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

13. VOLUME I FACTORS

13.1. VOLUME I - FACTOR 1 -TECHNICAL APPROACH

13.1.1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror shall provide a narrative that describes the Offeror's Technical approach to executing the contract pursuant to the following four (4) elements. Clearly and concisely describe the technical approach, organizational approach, key personnel, and risk management approaches to overall technical approach and execution.

13.1.2. Element 1 - Technical Approach

Submission Requirements

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.

- 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.

Evaluation Criteria

Strengths may be given for each of the following criteria:

- 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.

- Proposals that offer methods to streamline design and construction and manage labor and other…