Solicitation - W912BU25BA003 (final).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

NJIWW and Adjacent Waterways Maintenance Dredging Project

Project Description: Contract work will consist of maintenance dredging of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJIWW) and Adjacent New Jersey Waterways to include dredging of federal channels to clear shoals, dike building/containment to safely contain the quantity of dredged material where appropriate, and placement involving beneficial use and marsh restoration alternatives. Dredge(s) used under this contract shall have a dredge pump with at least a 12-inch, but not larger thana 14-inch, inside diameter discharge flange. Disposal facilities will be provided by the Government and are upland confined disposal facilities (CDF) or beneficial use alternatives in coastal and marsh environments. The period of performance is 650 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP); however, dredging can only be done within the specific environmental work areas for each work area

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

Additional Information/Notes

TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT: $_______________________________________________

TOTAL ALL OPTIONS BID AMOUNT: $_______________________________________________

TOTAL BASE AND ALL OPTIONS BID AMOUNT: $_______________________________________________

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Removal and Satisfactory Disposal of Material - Cape May Ferry Area

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

30,100 Cubic Yard

Removal and Satisfactory Disposal of Material - Cape May Harbor Area

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

212,100 Cubic Yard

Removal and Satisfactory Disposal of Material - NJIWW Mkr 385 to

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

21,500 Cubic Yard

Removal and Satisfactory Disposal of Material - NJIWW Mkr 206 to

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2,400 Cubic Yard

Removal and Satisfactory Disposal of

0006 Material - NJIWW Mkr 152 to

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

19,100 Cubic Yard

Removal and Satisfactory Disposal of Material - NJIWW Mkr 135 to

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

30,000 Cubic Yard

Removal and Satisfactory Disposal of Material - Removal and Satisfactory Disposal of Material - Oyster Creek

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

24,000 Cubic Yard

Inter Project Mobilizations & Demobilizations

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

6 Each

Option Line Item

Option 1 - Removal and Satisfactory Disposal of Material - NJIWW Mkr 276 to 282

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

14,600 Cubic Yard

Option Line Item

Option 2 - Dozer with Operating Personnel

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

20 Days

Option Line Item

Option 3 - Crawler Mounted Dragline with Operating Personnel

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

20 Days

Option Line Item

Option 4 - Compact Track Loader with Operating Personnel

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

10 Days

Option Line Item

Option 5 - Hay Bales

*Estimated Quantity

50 Each

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option Line Item

Option 6 - Coir Logs

*Estimated Quantity

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

300 Linear Foot

Option Line Item

Option 7 - Sluice Weir

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, & NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Intent

The intent of this Solicitation is to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract for the NJIWW and Adjacent Waterways Maintenance Dredging Project.

1.2 Disclosure of Magnitude of the Construction Project

The estimated magnitude of this requirement is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

1.3 Basis of Award

The award will be made to the lowest priced Bidder who is determined to be responsive and responsible. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.214-19, Contract Award-- Sealed Bidding -- Construction, for more information.

In accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, the Government intends to evaluate bids for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price of the basic requirement.

1.4 Type of Contract

The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price construction contract.

1.5 Who May Submit

This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

1.6 North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) and Small Business Size Standard

The NAICS code for this project is 237990, entitled "Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction", which has a Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of $37.0 Million

1.7 Availability of Plans (Drawings), Technical Specifications and Additional Documents

All drawings, technical specifications, and additional documents relating to this Invitation for Bids (IFB) are available for download at this solicitation posting on Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. See the complete drawings and specifications package located at PIEE.

Although provided as separate attachments, the following documents are considered an official part of the solicitation/contract and shall be considered in that respect (see Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings and Specifications).

1.8 POC for Communication

Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing to the Philadelphia Contracting Branch, Attn: Connor Struckmeyer via email at Connor.A.Struckmeyer@usace.army.mil. Inquiries must identify the solicitation number (W912BU25BA003), the requestor's company name, address, email address, telephone, and facsimile numbers to include area code.

Phone calls or requests to arrange meetings at the Philadelphia District during the solicitation period to discuss project requirements or company's capabilities are highly discouraged and will not be scheduled.

1.9 Prospective Bidder's Questions and Requests for Information (RFI)

The Prospective Bidders may submit RFI inquiries relating to the solicitation by email to the following: Connor Struckmeyer, Contract Specialist, Connor.A.Struckmeyer@usace.army.mil and Brandon Mormello, Contracting Officer, email Brandon.R.Mormello@usace.army.mil. RFIs shall be submitted by 1:00 PM EDT on 31 July 2025. The interested bidder should submit any technical questions concerning this IFB at the earliest time possible to enable the Contracting Officer to respond. When submitting your RFI, please provide the project name and solicitation number in the email subject line. All Inquiries Must Be in Writing. The Government does not commit to responding to RFIs received later than the date indicated above, but reserves the right to do so.

1.10 PRE-AWARD SURVEY SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reference Specifications Section 00 50 05 for Pre-Award Survey Submittal Requirements. Award of this Contract will be made as a whole to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder whose bid conforms to all requirements of the specifications.

Subsequent to the bid opening, the apparent low Bidder shall submit Pre-Award Survey Information that demonstrates compliance with the requirements set forth in Specifications Section 00 50 05 as a precondition to receiving award.

1.11 EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN BIDS:

Evidence of the authority of individuals signing bids to submit firm bids/proposals on behalf of the bidder is required except where the bid is signed and shows that it is so signed by: The President, Vice-President, or Secretary of Incorporated bidders; a partner in case of partnership; the owner in the case of sole proprietorships. Failure to submit with the bid satisfactory evidence of authority of all other persons may be cause for rejection of bid as an invalid or non-responsive bid.

1.12 ARITHMETIC DISCREPANCIES:

a. For the purpose of initial evaluation of bids, the following will be utilized in resolving arithmetic discrepancies found on the face of the bidding schedule as submitted by bidder:

1. Obviously misplaced decimal points will be corrected.

2. If there is a discrepancy between unit price and extended price, the unit price will govern.

3. Apparent errors in extension of unit prices will be corrected.

4. Apparent errors in addition of lump-sum and extended prices will be corrected

b. For the purpose of bid evaluation, the Government will proceed on the assumption that the bidder intends their bid to be evaluated on the basis of the unit prices and the totals arrived at by resolution of arithmetic discrepancies as provided above, and the bid will be so reflected on the abstract of bids.

c. These correction procedures shall not be used to resolve any ambiguity concerning which bid is low.

2.0 WHAT, HOW, AND WHERE TO SUBMIT BID

2.1 In response to this IFB, the following document must be submitted electronically to PIEE:

(1) SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award

a. Should Include:

i. Unique Entity Identifier

ii. CAGE Number

iii. Taxpayer ID Number (TIN)

(2) Solicitation Amendments acknowledged, if applicable

(3) Bid Schedule

(4) Bid Guarantee (see FAR 52.228-1)

2.2 Public Opening of Bids

Bids will be publicly opened at the time set for opening in Block 13 of the SF 1442 via video conference presentation. The content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested, who may be present. Unbalanced bids may be rejected.

The teleconference information is as follows:

Link: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_cf2e4e3cfd2440d2b153228e20e379db%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b% 22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22576fef28-038f-478c-9ad0-a4c3b2d08d9f%22%7d

Meeting ID: 993 298 272 777

Dial in by phone: +1 503 207 9433, 791576603#

Phone conference ID: 791 576 603#

2.3 Submission of Bids

Bidders shall submit their bids no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF 1442 of this solicitation or the latest amendment (if applicable) as follows:

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The Bidder's bid shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), as described below. The Bidder's bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids is prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method to this solicitation is electronically via PIEE Solicitation Module online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (EMAIL, FACSIMILIE, REGULAR MAIL, HANDCARRIED, ETC.,) WILL BE ACCEPTED, UNLESS

APPROVED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC BIDS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all bids shall be submitted electronically via the Solicitation Module of Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite, as described below. Submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format. Electronic Bid Submissions is required through the Army's Electronic File Sharing Service in PIEE ( ). The PIEE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would https://piee.eb.mil/ normally be too large to send via email. Information regarding how to set up a vendor registration is included in this link: https://pieetraining.eb.mil /wbt/xhtml/wbt/portal/overview/vendorRegister.xhtml. On this page, click on the "Vendor User Registration" Doc and it will take you through the process of registering as a vendor.

If you plan on submitting a proposal, be sure to select "SOL-Solicitation" in the drop-down list and choose the "Proposal Manager" role to begiven the proper permissions.

Further training is available at the following links:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml - This link shows information regarding the Solicitation application in PIEE and the different roles available.

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml - This link is for Bidders regarding the Proposal Manager function and instruction on submitting a Proposal.

a. File Size Limitations: Bidders are advised to follow the PIEE instructions for uploading files. PIEE supports delivery of up to 1.9GB per file, with no limit on the number of files, as well as multiple file formats. If needed, Bidders are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload them into the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

b. File Description: To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention. Each file name shall begin with the firm's name, and a brief file description. NOTE:

Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the file description. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

c. Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the Solicitation document. The time and date of bid receipt will be the upload completion/delivery time and date recorded within the PIEE site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g.10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Bidders should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes--this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Bidders are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 14.304.

d. Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xlsx, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall being a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For the purpose of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, the Government will consider the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the PIEE Website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases. The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location other than those designated to receive bids. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that bids are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Bidders are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bid to be received in accordance with the instructions provided. It is the Bidder's responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the full bid by the Contracting office. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the alternate method for bid submission is via email to: dll-cenap-ct-c@usace.army.mil ONLY.

The Bidder must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer, Brandon Mormello, to use the alternate submission method.

3.0 BONDS AND INSURANCE:

3.1 BID GUARANTEE. All Bidders shall furnish a bid guarantee. In accordance with FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, the Bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond (use Standard Form 24) supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00. If using a Bid Bond, it must be submitted on SF24. The SF 24 can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

3.2 The Bidder whose bid is accepted will be required to comply with the following within the time established in the invitation for bid:

a. PERFORMANCE BONDS (Standard Form (SF)25). Pursuant to FAR 228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds--Construction(DEVIATION 2020- O0016), the penal amount of the performance bond shall equalone hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received on aSF 25 within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of contract award. The SF 25can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

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b. PAYMENT BONDS (SF 25A). Pursuant to FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds--Construction (DEVIATION2020-O0016), the penal amount of the payment bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be received on a SF 25Awithin ten (10) calendar days after receipt of contract award. The SF 25A can be found at the GSA Forms Library at .https://www.gsa.gov/forms

4.0 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, registration is required in the System for Award Management (SAM) database located atwww.sam.gov. More specifically, "An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation." (See FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)).

For SAM Customer Service, contact:

Federal Service Desk

URL: www.fsd.gov

Hours: 8am- 8pm (Eastern Time)

U.S. Calls: 866-606-8220 International Calls: 334-206-7828

DSN:866-606-8220

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 calendar days of activation, or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.

Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (transitioned from DUNS Number).

The registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM.

To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

5.0 BIDDERS CHECKLIST:

All information required by the terms of the Solicitation must be furnished. MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS CAN BE COSTLY. Important items for you to check are included in but not limited to those listed below. This checklist is furnished only to assist you in submitting a proper bid. The Government shall not be responsible for items not described below. It is not required to be return with your bid.

[ ] Is your bid guarantee on the proper form?

[ ] If signing on behalf of your company, have you attached evidence of your authority to sign the bid?

[ ] Have you acknowledged all amendments? Have you submitted your bid on the latest amended bid schedule?

[ ] Is the name in which you submitted your bid the same as on the bid bond?

[ ] Have you entered a unit price for each bid item?

[ ] Have you checked your bid for possible errors? Arithmetically?

[ ] Are all erasures or corrections initialed by the person signing the bid?

[ ] The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if it is materially and mathematically unbalanced as to price for any bid item or combination of items. A bid is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

[ ] Will your bid arrive on time? See FAR 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids.

[ ] Have you furnished all information required by the invitation for bids solicitation and/or the specifications?

CONTRACTING OFFICER STATEMENT:

Only a warranted Contracting Officer, acting within their delegated limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

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FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management. Nov 2024 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. Aug 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. Jan 2017 52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. Dec 2016 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. Apr 1984 52.214-5 Submission of Bids. Dec 2016 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders. Apr 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. Nov 1999 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. Apr 1991 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. Apr 1991 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. May 2014 52.232-13 Notice of Progress Payments. Apr 1984

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Mar 2023 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors. Jan 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (Apr 1984)

Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (Sep 1996)

Bid Guarantee (Sept 1996)

Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.(a)

The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties (b) e.g., acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds-

To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and(1)

To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as (2) required by the bid as accepted.

The amount of the bid guarantee shall be percent of the bid price or $ , whichever is less.(c) twenty (20%) 3,000,000

If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual (d) documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the (e) bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of clause)

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Sep 2006)

Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Philadelphia Contracting Division

Attn: Brandon Mormello, Contracting Officer

1650 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

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):

The full text of FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov.

The full text of DFARS clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

(End of provision)

52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation. (Apr 1984)

Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

NONE

(End of clause)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (Nov 2020)

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

The use in this solicitation of any (48 CFR Chapter ) provision with an authorized deviation (b) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 2 is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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252.215-7008 Only One Offer. (Dec 2022)

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.

(End of provision)

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. Jul 1990

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Nov 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. Oct 2020 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures. Dec 2023 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. Nov 2015 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. Oct 2018 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification. Nov 2021 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. Feb 2021

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

May 2021

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022

252.225-7057 Preaward Disclosure of Employment of Individuals Who Work in the People's Republic of China.

Aug 2022

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- Representation.

Jun 2023

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252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications. (Oct 2024) Alternate A (Oct 2024)

ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2024)

Substitute the following paragraphs (b), (d), and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8:

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (e) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (e) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (e) applies.

(ii) Paragraph (e) does not apply and the Offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in the SAM database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. Applies to all solicitations.

(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment-Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iii) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(iv) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services-Representations. Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.

(v) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(vi) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)-Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Italy.

(vii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)-Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Spain.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government. XX

(ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

(iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

Use with Alternate I.

(iv) XX 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

(v) 252.225-7035, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

Use with Alternate I.

Use with Alternate II.

Use with Alternate III.

Use with Alternate IV.

Use with Alternate V.

(vi) 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.

(vii) 252.232-7015, Performance-Based Payments-Representation.

(e) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at . After https://www.sam.gov reviewing the SAM database information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below . These amended representation(s) and/or [ ]Offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR/DFARS Provision # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the Offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.

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Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.222-3 Convict Labor. Jun 2003 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. May 2014 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (DEVIATION 2025-O0003) Jul 2005 Deviation 2025-O0003 Mar 2025 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. (DEVIATION 2025-O0004) May 2024 Deviation 2025-O0004 Mar 2025 52.225-11 Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements. (Alternate I) Nov 2023 Alternate I Nov 2023

52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements. (Alternate II)

May 2014 Alternate II Nov 2023

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. Jan 2017 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 52.233-1 Disputes. May 2014 52.233-3 Protest after Award. Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Oct 2004 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. Apr 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. Apr 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. Apr 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. Apr 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. Nov 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts. Apr 1984

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

Apr 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. Apr 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. Apr 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. Apr 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. Nov 1991 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. Apr 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work. Apr 1984 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. Feb 1997 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. Feb 1995

52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities.

Nov 2024

52.242-13 Bankruptcy. Jul 1995 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. Apr 1984 52.243-4 Changes. Jun 2007

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(DEVIATION 2025-O0003)

Jan 2025 Deviation 2025-O0003 Mar 2025

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. Mar 1994 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). (Alternate I) Apr 2012 Alternate I Sep 1996 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). Apr 1984

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.225-7966 Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Operations- Representation (Deviation 2024-O0006, Revision 1)

Mar 2024 Deviation 2024-O0006 Mar 2024

252.225-7967 Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Operations (Deviation 2024-O0006, Revision 1)

Feb 2024 Deviation 2024-O0006 Feb 2024

252.225-7972 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

(DEVIATION 2024-O0014)

Aug 2024 Deviation 2024-O0014 Aug 2024

252.225-7973 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems###Representation. (DEVIATION 2024-O0014)

Aug 2024 Deviation 2024-O0014 Aug 2024

252.226-7003 Drug-Free Work Force. Aug 2024

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52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

(Jan 2025) Deviation 2025-O0004 (Mar 2025)

Annual Representations and Certifications (MAR 2025)(DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is .237990

(2) The small business size standard is .$37,000,000

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition-

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved]

(xv) [Reserved]

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) [Reserved]

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from…