Amendment_0005.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Denison Pow erhouse Transformers The purpose of this amendment is to:

Extend the due date for receipt of Proposal to 2:00 PM Central Time on 19 April 2018.

Reopen Bidder’s Inquiry until 2:00 PM Central Time on 12 April 2018.

A forthcoming amendment w ill provide answ er to Inquiry ID: 7375348 in Bidder’s Inquiry.

The POC for this action is Amy C. Feemster, amy.c.feemster@usace.army.mil, 918-669-7173

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 18

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Mar-2018

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912BV18R0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Jan-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Mar-2018

CODE

CONTRACTING DIV

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT

2488 E. 81ST STREET

TULSA OK 74137-4290

W912BV 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912BV18R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 29-Mar-2018 02:00 PM to 19-Apr-2018 02:00 PM.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

BIDDERS INQUIRY

INQUIRIES – OFFEROR’S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

USE OF BIDDER’S INQUIRY

Prospective offerors shall submit questions and inquiries related to this solicitation in accordance with the following (no other means of questions or inquiries will be answered except through Bidder Inquiry):

a. For information related to amendments, and the dates set for receipt of proposals, please check http://www.fedbizopps.gov

b. Contractual and Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1. To submit and review bid inquiry items, offerors will need to be a current registered user or self-register into the system. To self-register go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your e-mail address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

2. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

3. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via e-mail, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed.

4. The Solicitation Numbers are: W912BV-18-R-0006

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: P8QVW3-X6VEDK

c. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries at 2:00 PM on 12 April 2018 in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

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

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

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

g. The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Contract Specialist: Amy C. Feemster Telephone: 918-669-7173 E-MAIL: amy.c.feemster@usace.army.mil

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

DENISON POWER PLANT TRANSFORMER SUPPLY

FOR

LAKE Texoma, Denison, Texas 19 December 2017

1. OBJECTIVE

This requirement is to procure two transformers suitable for outdoor operation, forced gas-cooled/forced air-cooled type, Class GDAF, and shall be of a design that has an established record of satisfactory operation with the type of gas system specified. Gas medium shall be sulfur hexafluoride gas for electric power equipment. The transformers shall be designed and manufactured for transportation by rail and trucking by heavy hauler, and for shipment by sea if the transformers have a probability of being transported by this method.

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1. Proposal Submittals.

All offers shall be submitted to Ms. Amy C. Feemster via AMRDEC (see attached user guide).

Offers shall not be submitted to any other Government Official. Proposals received after this time shall be considered “late” and will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2017).

Amy C. Feemster contact information:

Amy.C.Feemster@usace.army.mil Tel: 918-669-7173

The proposals must be received at or before 2:00 pm (Central Standard Time) on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements or the PWS with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

Proposal Information.

a) The Offeror's proposal must include all data and information requested by this section and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Specifications and its attached enclosures. Non-conformance with the instructions provided may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

b) The proposal should be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather should provide adequate detail to explain how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors should assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of the Offeror’s capabilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal.

c) It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) and/or Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) websites for any amendments to this Request for Proposal

(RFP).

d) The submission of a proposal in response to this RFP does not commit the Government to reimbursement of any costs incurred in preparation and submission of the proposal.

e) There will be no public opening of the proposal for this solicitation.

f) Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

g) In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one (1) electronic copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the Offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful proposals.

h) Volume I – Technical Factors shall include technical data and drawings; specialized experience; proposed contract duration and summary schedule; manufacturer quality control; and past performance. Volume II Small Business Subcontracting shall include the Small Business Subcontracting Plan (for other than small businesses) and the Small Business Participation Plan. All pricing information should only be provided in the Volume III – Cost or Price Information.

i) Each Volume shall be submitted in separate files. Each Volume needs to be written such that the volume is complete without cross-references to the other Volume(s) of the proposal. In addition, the information therein needs to address the elements of that specific factor without cross-referencing to information contained in other factors.

Electronic files shall be bookmarked. At a minimum, bookmarks shall delineate responses to each evaluation factor. Attachments to the electronic copy are not permitted.

Offerors are responsible for submitting electronic documents that are virus free.

j) Electronic copies of each volume shall be compatible with the following available Government equipment and software products:

Windows compatible PCs

Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Microsoft Office 2007 Microsoft Project 2007

k) Unless otherwise specified, pages shall be 8.5” x 11”, Times New Roman 11 point or greater font size, with margins of at least 1” on all four sides. Text in tables, charts, graphs, and figures can be smaller font than 11 point font, but MUST be legible for a REASONABLE person to read. 11” x 17” pages can be used for the following and are not subject to page count limitations: Technical Summary Table, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and MPS. 11”x 17” single sided pages may be used for large charts, graphs, figures, tables, schematics (i.e. not intended for text); each of these single-sided pages is subject to the page limitation and will count as one page. The Technical Summary Table should also be provided in Microsoft Excel compatible format. The spreadsheet should not contain any hard-pressed numbers or locked cells or formulas.

l) Proprietary statements, security markings, and page numbers can be included within the margin areas. The Offeror is responsible for appropriately marking any restrictions on disclosure and use of data.

m) The specific page limits are contained in Table 1 of this Section L. Should an Offeror exceed those page limits, the pages which exceed the page limit will not be considered or evaluated.

2.2.General Information.

2.2.1. Discrepancies (Bidders Inquiry)

If an Offeror believes that any element of the RFP is unclear or inconsistent, the Offeror is encouraged to submit an inquiry to the Bidders Inquiry System identifying their concern.

Instruction for the Bidders Inquiry System and the deadline for submission of any inquiries will be provided via the document entitled: Inquiries-Offerors Questions and Comments use of Bidders Inquiry in the RFP.

2.2.2. Points of Contact

The Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Specialist are the sole points of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have, that are not appropriate for Bidders Inquiry, to the Contracting Specialist and the KO. Written concerns should be sent to the e-mail addresses below. The KO and Contracting Specialist for this acquisition are as follows:

Mr. Robert E. Reed (Contracting Officer) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District 2488 E. 81st Street.

Tulsa, OK 74137-4290 Phone: 918-669-7088

E-mail: Robert.E.Reed@usace.army.mil

Ms. Amy C. Feemster (Contracting Specialist) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District 2488 E. 81st Street.

Tulsa, OK 74137-4290 Phone: 918-669-7173

E-mail: Amy.C.Feemster@usace.army.mil

2.2.3. Debriefings

The KO will notify Offerors excluded from the competitive range or otherwise excluded from the competition before award, if a competitive range is established. Upon such notice the Offeror may request a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. Offerors may request a pre-award debriefing or delay its debriefing until after award provided such a request is submitted in compliance with FAR 15.505. However, it should be noted that the Offeror will receive no more than one debriefing for this acquisition. The KO will notify all Offerors in the competitive range, if a competitive range is established, of the source selection decision. Upon such notification, the Offerors may request a post-award debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.506.

2.2.4. Oral Presentations

As part of the RFP, the government reserves the right to conduct oral presentations, if necessary.

2.2.5. Communications

Exchanges of information between the Government and Offerors will be controlled by the KO.

2.3. Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits

The Offeror will prepare and submit the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1). The titles and contents of the volumes will be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies as specified in Table 1.

The contents of each proposal volume are described in further detail later in this section L.

Table 1 Proposal Organization

Volume 1: Technical Proposal Page Limit Cover Letter, Table of Contents, List of Table and Figures, Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms.

N/A

Tab 1 – Factor 1: Technical Data and Drawings Tab 2 - Factor 2: Specialized Experience Sub-factor 1: Site Assembly and Erection Experience Sub-factor 2: Transformer Manufacturing Facility Experience Tab 3 - Factor 3: Proposed Contract Duration and Summary Schedule Tab 4 - Factor 4: Manufacturer Quality Control Tab 5 - Factor 5: Past Performance

Volume 2: Factor 6 -Small Business Utilization Page Limit Tab 1 – Sub-Factor 1: Participation of Small Business Concerns Tab 2 – Sub-Factor 2: Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Volume 3: Cost/Price Page Limit Cover Letter, Table of Contents, List of Table and Figures, Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms.

N/A

Factor 7: Cost/Price Tab 1 – SF33, Solicitation, Offer and Award Tab 2 – Cost/Price Schedule Tab 3 – Representations and Certifications

Notes:

Cover Letter, Table of Contents, List of Table and Figures, Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms do not count against the page limit.

One page is 8.5 x 11-inch. Each page shall be numbered. 11 x 17 inch page (count as one side of a page) may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, figures, and schematics and not for pages of text.

Pages shall be typed with, at minimum, single line spacing.

The font shall be Arial or Times New Roman, no smaller than 11 point for general text.

Text in tables, charts, graphs, and figures can be smaller font than 11 point font, but MUST be legible for a REASONABLE person to read.

Margins, on all four edges of each sheet, shall be at least one inch.

Project summaries submitted and corresponding forms for Factor 3, Experience, shall be submitted within the Technical Volume.

If page limits are exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

Each Volume of the Proposal shall be provided on a separate electronic file. Offeror’s are responsible for submitting electronic copies that are virus free.

Responses to this RFP shall strictly adhere to the requirements set forth in the RFP.

Submissions that do not adhere to format and content requirements may be considered non-compliant to the RFP. The Government reserves the right to eliminate any such proposals from consideration for award.

3. VOLUME I – TECHNICAL FACTORS

3.1. Factor 1, Tab 1 – Technical Data and Drawings.

Submit up to eight sheets showing the following information. Outline views may be combined on a sheet, if desired:

Proposed transformer outline: Plan View Proposed transformer outline: Segment One Elevation View

Proposed transformer outline: Segment Two Elevation View Proposed transformer outline: Segment Three Elevation View Proposed transformer outline: Segment Four Elevation View Proposed transformer nameplate: Including design impedance, and a winding diagram with taps indicated and amperage table.

*Efficiency: Proposed no-load losses, in kW Proposed load losses, in kW Proposed sound level, in dB Construction Description: Core construction Lamination thickness High voltage coil construction Low voltage coil construction

*NOTE: values submitted for load losses, no-load losses, and sound level shall become the manufacturer’s guarantees as tested during the factory acceptance tests.

Information submitted for this factor should be complete enough to demonstrate an understanding of the layout and mounting requirements indicated in the Contract drawings of this Solicitation, conformance with the requirements of Section 48 19 23.50 26 in general, and specifically paragraph 2.1.5 titled “Ratings and Electrical Characteristics.”

3.2. Factor 2, Tab 2 – Specialized Experience.

The Offeror shall provide project information for the stated minimum number of recent and relevant projects for each subfactor. The Offeror must submit a letter of commitment for any subcontractor where subcontractor experience is used to demonstrate experience under either subfactor. Upon award, subcontractors proposed to be used to complete the assembly, erection, and/or manufacturing portion of the contract shall not be substituted without the Contracting Officer’s written prior approval.* Recent and relevant projects that are those projects completed or substantially completed** in the past 5 years that are comparable in size, scope, and complexity with this project, as described in Specification Section C DESCRIPTION OF

WORK.

Factor 2: Sub-factor 1 (TAB 1A) - Site Assembly and Erection Experience The Offeror shall submit a minimum of three recent and relevant projects demonstrating transformer site assembly and erection experience comparable in size, scope, and complexity with the site assembly and erection requirements for this project, as described in Specification

Section C DESCRIPTION OF WORK. Project information for each project submitted shall contain:

A detailed description of the project and the contractor’s involvement in the project (state percentage performed and whether performed as subcontractor or prime);

Name of a current representative for the project and contact information;

Contract awarded amount;

Project location;

Project start date;

Project completion date; and Transformer manufacturer.

Factor 2: Sub-factor 2 (TAB 1B) - Transformer Manufacturing Facility Experience The Offeror shall submit all transformers manufactured, per proposed manufacturing facility, in the last five years from the date of this solicitation demonstrating transformer manufacturing experience comparable in size, scope, and complexity with the transformer manufacturing requirements for this project, as described in Specification Section C DESCRIPTION OF WORK. Project information for each project submitted shall contain in tabular format:

Transformer type manufactured (GSU, Auto, etc.);

Single or three-phase;

Rating (in MVA) - Submit information for transformers manufactured with a minimum rating of 50 MVA, single or three-phase;

Voltage class (kV) - Submit information for transformers manufacturing with a minimum rating of 138 kV.

Year manufactured/installed; and Fiber-optic temperature probes embedded in windings.

3.3.Factor 3, Tab 3 - Proposed Contract Duration and Summary Schedule

The Offeror shall provide a summary schedule that shows key milestones and demonstrates an understanding of the overall contract duration. Gantt charts are appropriate for this submission.

Failure to provide a schedule and failure of the proposed contract duration to match the schedule will result in an Unacceptable rating.

3.4.Factor 4, Tab 4 – Manufacturer Quality Control

The Offeror shall provide the following information: Failure to provide this information will result in an Unacceptable rating.

Location of manufacturing facility proposed to be used along with the manufacturing facility’s current ISO 9001 certificate(s), and

A letter of intent to seek ISO 9001 recertification for each proposed manufacturing facility in order to maintain uninterrupted certification for the life of the contract.

The Offeror shall not substitute any proposed manufacturing facility without the Contracting

Officer’s written prior approval.

3.5.Factor 5, Tab 5 – Past Performance

The Offeror shall provide past performance information for projects listed in Factor 2 – Specialized Experience. The criteria for what is “recent and relevant” will be the same for Past Performance Factor as for the Experience Factor. The title of the project used in this factor shall be consistent with the title used in Factor 2. At a minimum, the narrative should address past performance information such as whether the project was completed on-time/budget, whether or not the Offeror encountered any performance issues or challenges, and key and/or best management practices the offeror employed to sustain successful performance for each past performance project submitted. If performance issues or challenges did arise, provide information on how they were addressed and outcomes.

The Offeror is requested to submit the completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (see Attachment L-3) for each Past Experience project identified in Factor 2. Completed PPQs are to be inserted into Volume 1 Tab 5. The responsibility to track and ensure the completion/submission of the PPQ rests solely with the Offeror.

Additionally, for each of the projects submitted under [Factor 2], the offeror shall provide the final or most recent Individual Subcontracting Report (or SF 294 if report was prior to OCT 2005) prepared for submission through the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System for government contracts. For non-government contracts, provide planned subcontracting goals and actual subcontracted dollars in terms of total contract dollars for Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MI).

4. VOLUME II – Factor 6, Tab 1 Small Business Utilization

4.1 Sub-Factor 1 - Participation of Small Business Concerns

4.1.1 All Offerors shall identify the extent to which Small Businesses (SBs), Veteran- Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), HUBZone Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs) Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), Historically Black Colleges/Universities or Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs) would be utilized in the performance of this proposed contract. The suggested participation goals are listed in the evaluation criteria below (see Section M, paragraph 2.4.1.3).

4.1.2. Provide the names of SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZONE SB, SDB, WOSB, or HBCU/MIs who would participate in the proposed contract, identifying specific components to be produced or services to be performed by them, and the estimated total dollars of such work.

4.2 Sub-Factor 2 - Small Business Subcontracting Plan

4.2.1 If the Offeror proposing on this solicitation is a large business concern, in accordance with the definition as identified in FAR Clause 52.219-1, “SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION”, the firm must submit a small business subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (Jan 2002). The dollar values reflected in the Subcontracting Plan must equal the total dollar values by socio-economic group proposed in VOLUME II - FACTOR 6– PARTICIPATION OF SMALL BUSINESS

CONCERNS.

4.2.2 The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be thorough, complete, and in accordance with FAR Part 19.704 (a).

5. VOLUME III – COST OR PRICE INFORMATION

This volume shall consist of all information, required to support proposed prices. There are no page limitations for this volume.

5.1. Tab 1: SF33, Solicitation, All Amendments and Offer.

This tab will not be rated, but will be evaluated for responsiveness. The SF33 shall be filled out completely by the Offeror and signed by an official that is authorized to bind the company. The Offeror shall also acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30 in Block 14 and the summary of changes.

5.2. Tab 2: Cost/Price Proposal.

Provide a complete Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices. Please submit a proposal indicating your proposed price, together with a breakdown of estimated costs used to arrive at your price. This breakdown shall be provided on an unlocked Excel spreadsheet showing the computations used to arrive at totals. The breakdown shall be provided with sufficient detail to allow for Government analysis.

5.3. Tab 3: Section K – Completed Representations and Certifications

The Offerors shall complete all Representations and Certifications, and also ensure current registration and updated annual Representations and Certifications on the System of Award Management (SAM) website, https://www.sam.gov.

6. OTHER INFORMATION

a) The Offeror is required to disclose any potential Organization Conflicts of Interest

(OCI) and provide a disclosure statement, including a mitigation plan, if OCI exists.

b) Any disclosure statement and OCI mitigation plan would be outside the RFP page count.

7. EXCHANGES

The Government intends to award without discussions and make an award based on initial proposals; however, technical and/or cost discussions may be held and result in a Final Proposal Revision (FPR). Therefore, it is in the Offeror’s best interests to submit its best proposal initially. If it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to hold discussions, the Government will make a Competitive Range determination, Evaluation Notices (EN) may be issued to Offerors in the competitive range, responses will be requested from applicable Offerors, and discussions will be opened. The competitive range may be further reduced for purposes of efficiency pursuant to FAR 15.306(c)(2). Responses to ENs (if applicable), discussion items, and final proposal revisions would be considered in making the award decision.

8. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

Site visit will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, 1 March 2018 at the Denison Power Plant located at 351 Corps Road Denison, TX 75020. Site visit will be limited to 5 persons per offeror.

Offerors are required to submit a list of persons attending the site visit no later than close of business on Friday, 23 February 2018 to the Ms. Amy Feemster at Amy.c.feemster@usace.army.mil. Visitors will not be allowed access inside the powerhouse, no cameras or cell phones will be permitted once you exit your vehicle area and visitors shall be escorted at all times.

Attachment L-1

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Directions: The respondent of the Past Performance Questionnaire shall submit to the requestor or directly to the Government’s contracting specialist point of contact, Brenda Anderson at Amy.C.Feemster@usace.army.mil.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable No information or did not apply to your contract

Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance

E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

E VG S M U N

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U N

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines

E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

E VG S M U N

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

Yes No

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

Yes No

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues?

(Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

E VG S M U N

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues)

E VG S M U N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below)

Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

E VG S M U N

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks.

Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

Attachment L-2: Client Authorization Letter

SAMPLE SUBCONTRACTOR/TEAMING PARTNER CONSENT LETTER

FOR THE RELEASE OF PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

TO THE PRIME CONTRACTOR

Past performance information concerning subcontractors and teaming partners cannot be disclosed to a private party without the subcontractor’s or teaming partner’s consent. Because a prime contractor is a private party, the Government will need that consent before disclosing subcontractor/teaming partner past and present performance information to the prime contractor during exchanges. In an effort to assist the Government’s Past Performance evaluation team in assessing your recent past performance relevancy and confidence, we request that the following consent letter be completed by the major subcontractors/teaming partners identified in your proposal. The completed consent letters should be submitted as part of your Past Performance Volume.

SAMPLE

Dear “Contracting Officer:”

We are participating as a (insert “subcontractor” or “teaming partner”) with (insert name of prime contractor or name of entity providing proposal) in responding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Tulsa District) Request for Proposal (RFP number – W912BV18R0006) for Denison Power Plant Transformer Supply.

We understand that the Government is placing increased emphasis on past performance in order to obtain best value in source selections. In order to facilitate the performance confidence assessment process we are signing this consent letter to allow you to discuss our past performance information with the prime contractor during the source selection process.

(Signature and title of individual who has the authority to sign for and legally bind the company)

Company Name:

Address:

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