RFQ_W912C318T0004,_Louvers,_14_Aug_2018.docx

W912C318T0004

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

INSTRUCTION TO CONTRACTORS

Request for Quote (RFQ) W912C318T0004, Installation of Aluminum Louvers in Bathroom Doors at Las Colinas Housing Area at Fort Buchanan, PR

This solicitation uses the procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect -- Engineer Contracts.

Please carefully read and complete the entire solicitation, to include the Statement of Work and all Technical Specifications. The following are highlighted for your attention:

1. All questions shall be in writing and be submitted by no later than August 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM. Questions may be emailed to Baryan Sierra at baryan.a.sierra.civ@mail.mil and Christine Davis at christine.davis1.civ@mail.mil. Answers to questions, if any, will be submitted via an amendment releasable to all as incorporated via the Federal Business Opportunity (FedBizOpps) website at https://www.fbo.gov. Contractors ensure that you submit all your questions under one email.

2. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for HUBZone small business. Contractors shall be certified as HUBZone on or before the RFQ closing date and time. Contractors shall ensure their System for Award (SAM) registration is updated to reflect the HUBZone certification.

3. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors. The applicable size standard is $15,000,000.00.

4. Contractors shall be registered in SAM. In addition, contractors shall complete all representation and certifications in SAM (www.sam.gov) and include the following in their quote:

DUNS Number: _______________

Cage Code: _______________

Tax ID Number: _______________

5. Contractors shall complete, date and sign the SF1442 (first page of the IFB). Quotes without proper signature may be rejected.

6. Contractors shall acknowledge and/or include a copy of any amendment issued to the solicitation with their quote, if applicable.

7. It is the contractor’s responsibility that quote submitted, regardless of method of submission, is received in this office prior to the time and date specified for receipt of quotes.

8. Quotes packages are required to have a verifiable return address on the outside of the mailing package. All packages shall clearly state on the outside that they are for RFQ W912C318T0004.

9. Quotes are due no later than the date specified in block 13 of SF 1442. The preferred method for submission is via email. Quotes may be submitted to the emails listed on paragraph 1 of these instructions. Hard copy quotes may be hand delivered or mailed to the following address:

Mission & Installation Contracting Command MICC-Fort Buchanan Attn: Baryan Sierra 34 South Gate Road, Suite 1104 Fort Buchanan, PR 00934-4206

Note: Hard copy quotes shall include a CD/DVD with information identical to the hard copy documents.

10. Faxed quotes are not acceptable and will not be considered by the Government.

11. Contractor shall submit all required documents and complete all required clauses and certifications in order to have a complete quote.

12. Site Visit: A site visit has not been scheduled for this requirement.

13. Due to restricted access to Fort Buchanan, contractors that will be hand carrying their quote are required to submit the following information to: baryan.a.sierra.civ@mail.mil and christine.davis1.civ@mail.mil:

The information shall be provided not later than five (5) full work days prior to the date/time of RFQ closing date and time.

14. Contractors are cautioned that there may be delays at the gates and should allow adequate time for entering the installation to ensure packages are received prior to the time and date for receipt of the quote package. All individuals must have a government issued picture ID and no substitutions are authorized. Vehicles are also subject to search. Note: this office may assist in providing access to the vendor; however, the vendor remains responsible for ensuring the quote is received at the location specified on the standard form 1442 before the date and time specified for receipt of quotes.

15. The “Equal Employment Opportunity Is the Law” notice (poster) referenced in FAR clause 52.222-26(c) (3), Equal Opportunity, is located http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.

16. Insurance. For required insurance see Section 00800 of this Request for Quote (RFQ).

Louvers Installation

FFP

The contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and all non-personal services necessary to perform the “Installation of Aluminum Louvers in Bathroom Doors at Las Colinas Housing Area” at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011192703

PSC CD: Z2FA

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

W1H1 USAG FT BUCHANAN

DPW LOGISTICS DIVISION

BLDG 37 SOUTH GATE RD

FORT BUCHANAN 00934-4206

210-466-0553 FOB: Destination

W81YDN

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

STATEMENT OF WORK

Installation of Aluminum Louvers at Las Colinas Family Housing Area in Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

1. SCOPE: Contractor shall provide all labor, management, equipment, materials and supplies to perform the installation of aluminum louvers. Facilities will be occupied during the period of performance. Work shall be fully performed, to include door removal and reinstallation, anytime between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work shall include:

· Relevant Garrison permits

· Coordinate work with COR

· Disassemble of existing wood doors (53 units)

· Cut openings on each door to fit louvers (53 cuts)

· Install 10” x 10” aluminum louvers (53 units)

· Reinstall altered doors (53 units)

· Maintain door’s original appearance after louver’s installation

· Minor spot paint shall be considered

2. APPLICABLE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The contractor shall install all structures in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Contractor shall complete the work within 45 business days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). The NTP will be provided once the Health and Safety Plan and Environmental Plan are approved and a copy of the insurance certificate is provided by the contractor.

4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall:

4.1 Wear identification badges: Contractor personnel on duty shall wear Contractor provided identification badges displaying employee’s name, picture, position, signature, and name of Contractor. Identification badges shall be worn on the upper right front quadrant of the upper outer garment.

4.2 Security Considerations: Contractor personnel and property will be subject to search and seizure upon entering the gates of Fort Buchanan.

5. Contractor Personnel Requirements. Notwithstanding the provisions of the General Clauses entitled "Identification of Employees 1965 Jan", the Contractor will be required to coordinate with the Contracting Officer, background checks and clearance for his/her personnel in order to have access to the military installation and the job site. Contractor is responsible for providing adequate identification of the personnel while accessing the military installation.

5.1 All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract award. Government is responsible for providing the training to contractor personnel at no cost to the contractor. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within five (5) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil. Also, the contractor and subcontractor(s) employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days after contract award. If contract last for more than a year, all these personnel must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

5.2 Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

5.3 Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other regulations.

5.4 The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. Government is responsible for providing the training to contractor personnel at no cost to the contractor. This training shall be completed within 15 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 20 calendar days after contract award.

6. Temporary Pass. A DD Form 369 for each personnel shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in order to obtain a temporary pass/access. This pass is valid for the duration of project. Contractor must activate the pass every 30 days at VCC to validate the access. All Contractors’ personnel shall wear clothing and/or identification badges identifying them as company employees.

7. 1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES. Quarters will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Notifications to the occupants should be posted in a prominent location in the work area. Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.1.1 Activity Regulations. \Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.

1.1.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts. Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.1.1.1.1 One-Day Passes. Personnel applying for One-Day passes at the Base Visitor Control Office are subject to daily mandatory vehicle inspection, and will have limited access to the installation. The Government is not responsible for any cost or lost time associated with obtaining daily passes or added vehicle inspections incurred by non-participants in the DBIDS.

1.1.1.2 Personnel Entry Approval. Failure to obtain entry approval will not affect the contract price or time of completion.

1.1.1.3 No Smoking Policy. Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

1.1.2 Emergency Response Requirement. A requirement has been instituted for all personnel to take shelter for personal safety in the event of certain emergencies. This policy includes Contractors, Subcontractors, and any person who is employed by the Contractor. The most appropriate protective action for certain emergencies is to take shelter. Personnel must immediately seek shelter while an assessment is made of the threat and determinations are being made regarding subsequent actions such as "all clear" or selected building evacuations. The following procedures have been put in place in the event of an emergent condition.

1. NOTIFICATION: The primary means of alerting personnel must be emergency alert signals. The alerting signal to seek shelter must be three steady tones that last for thirty seconds separated by ten seconds of silence. The notification for "all clear" must be three short tones repeated three times.

2. SHELTERING: When personnel hear the alert signal, the area of work must be secured in a manner that will leave the site in safe condition. Personnel must seek shelter in the nearest occupied building in calm and orderly manner. If possible, secure all windows and doors and shut off ventilation. If working aboard ship, proceed into the interior of the ship and wait for further directions from official personnel. If in a vehicle, park the vehicle so that it does not block the normally traveled portion of the road and proceed into the nearest occupied building.

3. EVACUATION: In the event of an evacuation, personnel must receive directions from team members of the Crowd Control Center (CCC) or the building custodian acting on the directions from the CCC. Contract personnel must comply with instructions given at all times.

1.1.3 Working Hours. Regular working hours will between 7 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

1.1.4 Occupied and Existing Buildings. The Contractor shall be working in existing buildings which are occupied. Do not enter the buildings without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. The existing buildings and their contents must be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer. Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing work that remains and Government material located in the residences during the construction period. Relocate movable furniture approximately 6 feet away as required to perform the work, protect the furniture, and replace the furniture in their original locations upon completion of the work. Leave attached equipment in place, and protect them against damage, or temporarily disconnect, relocate, protect, and reinstall them at the completion of the work.

1.1.5 Project Sign. Except when otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain the construction project signs at the worksite(s) covered under this contract. The construction project signs (a project identification sign and a safety performance sign) shall be as indicated in the Appendix I and attached sketch, and shall be erected, where directed, within 10 calendar days after contract award. The signs shall be of the construction, size, format, and style indicated, shall be neatly and sturdily constructed, and shall be securely erected in a workmanlike manner to support the sign properly for the life of the contract. The name of the facilities shown in the appendix is for illustration only. No sign shall be prepared until the facility name applicable to the work under this contract has been furnished by the Contracting Officer. The location shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or COR.

1.2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 Personnel List. Submit within 15 days after contract award an alphabetical list of personnel who require entry into Government property to perform work on the project. Furnish for each person:

a. Name

b. Date and place of birth

c. Citizenship

d. Home address

1.2.2 Vehicle List. Submit within 15 days after contract award a list of vehicles to be utilized at the work site with the following information for each vehicle:

a. Make

b. Year

c. Model

d. License number

e. Registered owner

1.2.2.1 Control. Maintain strict accountability over passes. Immediately report to the source of issue, passes missing or lost and the circumstances. If the Contractor has another active contract or one commencing immediately, employees' names may be transferred from one contract to the other. Final payment will not be effected until employees are transferred to another contract or the records are cleared. Furnish a signed letter, countersigned by the source of issue, stating that passes have been turned in.

1.3 Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Within 15 calendar days after contract award, the contractor shall provide an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with the Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1, Appendix A. Contractor recognizes the importance of performing the Work in a safe and responsible manner so as to prevent damage, injury, or loss to individuals, the environment, and the Work, including materials and equipment incorporated into the Work or stored on-site or off-site. Additional information regarding Safety Requirements can be found at http://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2001%2035%2026.pdf.

1.4 Quality Control Plan (QCP). Within 15 calendar days after contract award, the contractor shall provide a QCP appropriate for this minor construction. The contractor shall establish and maintain a QC program through the end of the project. Additional information regarding Quality Control for Minor Construction can be found at http://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2001%2045%2000.10%2020.pdf.

1.5 Schedule of prices. Within 15 calendar days after contract award, prepare and deliver to the Contracting Officer a Schedule of Prices (construction contract) as directed by the Contracting Officer. Provide a detailed breakdown of the contract price, giving quantities for each of the various kinds of work, unit prices, and extended prices. Costs shall be summarized and totals provided for each construction category.

1.6 Project Schedule. Within 15 calendar days after contract award, prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. The scheduling of the entire project is required. The scheduling of design and construction is the responsibility of the Contractor. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool.

1.7 Closeout submittal. Within 10 days before the final inspection, the contractor shall submit to the Government a Warranty Letter indicating the date the warranty commences and the date it expires. The warranty for construction shall be at least for one year.

1.7.1 Contractor's Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, respond to construction warranty service requirements within 10 calendar days. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1.8 Request for time extension. Provide a justification of delay to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the contract provisions and clauses for approval within 10 days of a delay occurring. As part of the description, identify all schedule activities impacted. Show that the event that caused the delay/impact was the responsibility of the Government.

1.8.1 Time Extension. The Contracting Officer must approve the Justification of Delay before a time extension will be granted. No time extension will be granted unless the delay extends the projected finish date ("End Project" milestone) beyond the Contract Completion Date. The time extension will be in calendar days. Actual delays that are found to be caused by the Contractor's own actions, which result in a calculated schedule delay will not be a cause for an extension to the performance period, completion date, or any interim milestone date.

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements. Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and the Designer of Record, if applicable, to check and approve all items prior to submittal, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals. Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD). Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections. Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Submittals which are required prior to start of construction (work), issuance of contract notice to proceed, commencing work on site, or the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract, includes schedules, tabular list of data, or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

Certificates of insurance List of proposed Subcontractors List of proposed products Construction progress schedule Submittal register Schedule of prices or Earned Value Report Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan Quality Control (QC) plan

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (SDS) concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals Warranty Letter.

1.2.2 Approving Authority. Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.2.3 Work. As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, except those SD-01 Pre-Construction Submittals noted above, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.3 SUBMITTALS. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Submittal Register; G

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G). Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Government approval is required for any deviations from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Terms and Conditions. Data contained on these electronic files must not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of construction data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse shall be at the sole risk of the Contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government. The Contractor must make no claim and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents or sub consultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The Contractor must, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files.

These electronic Source Drawing files are not construction documents. Differences may exist between the Source Drawing files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic Source Drawing files, nor does it make representation to the compatibility of these files with the Contractor hardware or software. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished Source Drawing files, the signed and sealed construction documents govern. The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. Use of these Source Drawing files does not relieve the Contractor of duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation, the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project. If the Contractor uses, duplicates or modifies these electronic Source Drawing files for use in producing construction data related to this contract, remove all previous indicia of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates).

1.6.11 Electronic File Format. Provide submittals in electronic format, with the exception of material samples required for SD-04 Samples items. Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents, coordinate the file naming convention with the Contracting Officer. Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Use PDF as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contracting Officer. Generate PDF files from original documents with bookmarks so that the text included in the PDF file is both searchable and can be copied. If documents are scanned, Optical Character Resolution (OCR) routines are required. Index and bookmark files exceeding 30 pages to allow efficient navigation of the file. When required, the electronic file must include a valid electronic signature, or scan of a signature. Email electronic submittal documents fewer than 10MB to an email address as directed by the Contracting Officer. Provide electronic documents over 10MB on an optical disc, or through an electronic file sharing system such as the AMRDEC SAFE Web Application located at the following website: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/.

Provide hard copies of submittals when requested by the Contracting Officer. Up to 3 additional hard copies of any submittal may be requested at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7 SCHEDULING

1.7.1 QC Organization Responsibilities

a. Note date on which submittal was received from Contractor on each submittal.

b. Review each submittal; and check and coordinate each submittal with requirements of work and contract documents.

c. Review submittals for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

d. Act on submittals, determining appropriate action based on QC organization's review of submittal.

(1) When QC Manager is approving authority, take appropriate action on submittal from the possible actions defined in paragraph ACCEPTED SUBMITTALS.

(2) When Contracting Officer is approving authority or when variation has been proposed, forward submittal to Government with certifying statement or return submittal marked "not reviewed" or "revise and resubmit" as appropriate. The QC organization's review of submittal determines appropriate action.

e. Ensure that material is clearly legible.

1.7.2 Government Reviewed Design. The Government will review design submittals for conformance with the technical requirements of the solicitation. Government review is required for deviation from the completed design. Review will be only for conformance with the contract requirements.

1.8 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY. When approving authority is Contracting Officer, the Government will:

a. Note date on which submittal was received from QC Manager.

b. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

1.9 REJECTED SUBMITTALS. Make corrections required by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications; notice as required under the FAR clause entitled CHANGES, is to be given to the Contracting Officer. Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and construction of work. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

If changes are necessary to submittals, make such revisions and submission of the submittals in accordance with the procedures above. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

1.10 ACCEPTED SUBMITTALS. The Contracting Officer's approval or acceptance of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory; design, general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information appear to meet the Solicitation and Accepted Proposal.

Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work design, dimensions, all design extensions, such as the design of adequate connections and details, etc., and the satisfactory construction of all work.

After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

SECTION 08 14 00

WOOD DOORS

1.1 ACCESSORIES

1.1.1 Door Louvers. Provide louvers with a minimum of 35 percent free air. Mount louvers in the door with flush wood moldings.

1.2 FABRICATION

1.2.1 Finishes

1.2.1.1 Color. Provide door finish colors in accordance with Section 09 06 00 SCHEDULES FOR FINISHES.

SECTION 08 91 00

METAL DOOR LOUVERS

1.1 REFERENCES. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AIR MOVEMENT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (AMCA)

ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA)

AA DAF45 (2003; Reaffirmed 2009) Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

1.2 SUBMITTALS. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-04 Samples

Door louvers; G

1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION. Deliver materials to the site in an undamaged condition. Carefully store materials off the ground to provide proper ventilation, drainage, and protection against dampness. Louvers shall be free from nicks, scratches, and blemishes. Replace defective or damaged materials with new.

1.4 COLOR SAMPLES. Colors of finishes for wall louvers and door louvers shall closely approximate colors indicated. Where color is not indicated, submit the manufacturer's standard colors to the Contracting Officer for selection.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 DOOR LOUVERS. Inverted "V" sight-proof type not less than 25 mm one inch thick with matching metal trim. Louvers for exterior doors shall be weather resistant type.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 Door Louvers. Install louvers in wood doors by using metal "Z" or "L" moldings. Fasten moldings to door with screws.

3.2 PROTECTION FROM CONTACT OF DISSIMILAR MATERIALS

3.2.1 Aluminum. Where aluminum contacts metal other than zinc, paint the dissimilar metal with a primer and two coats of aluminum paint.

**********END OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION **********

Appendix 1

Introduction: Construction Project Signs

a. The use of signs to identify Department of the Army managed or supervised design, construction, and rehabilitation projects both for military and civil works is an important part of efforts to keep the public informed of the these operations. For the purpose, a construction project sign has been adopted.

b. This sign is to be displayed and mounted for reading by passing viewers. Exact placement location will be designated area at Fort Buchanan, PR.

c. The panel size and graphic formats have been standardized for visual consistency throughout all Department of the Army operations.

d. Panels are fabricated using HDO plywood with dimensional lumber uprights and bracing. The sign faces are non-reflective vinyl.

e. Construction permit shall be requested by the Contractor with a site layout and location of the Project Sign to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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Deliverables

This table is not all inclusive. It is the contractor’s responsibility to review the entire scope and technical specifications, to determine if there are additional deliverables to submit to the government.

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Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov.

(End of clause)

52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) at https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc

Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) at https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs

52.252-1 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):

FAR http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vmfara.htm

DFARS http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vmdfara.htm

(End of provision)

252.222-7000 RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL (MAR 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall employ, for the purpose of performing that portion of the contract work in Puerto Rico, individuals who are residents thereof and who, in the case of any craft or trade, possess or would be able to acquire promptly the necessary skills to perform the contract.

(b) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in each subcontract awarded under this contract.

(End of clause)

Section 00600 - Representations & Certifications

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238350.

(2) The small business size standard is $15,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(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 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, 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:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

(ix) 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.

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

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(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.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 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 items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

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

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

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

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

(xxiv) 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 higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

x (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

x (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B)…