20R0001 Amendment 0004.pdf

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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

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the changes outlined below . The proposal submission date remains unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Jul-2020

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 W912EF20R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-May-2020

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 is extended, X 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

29-Jul-2020

CODE

USAED, WALLA WALLA - CONTRACTING DIV.

HILLARY A. MORGAN

201 N. THIRD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362

W912EF 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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EMAIL:TEL:

W912EF20R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

A. BASIS FOR AWARD

The award will be made based on the best overall (i.e., best value subjective tradeoff) proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government based on an integrated assessment with appropriate consideration given to the four (4) evaluation factors: Technical; Past Performance; Small Business Participation Plan; and Price.

All sub-factors of Factor 1, Technical, are equal in importance. Factor 1, Technical is equal in importance to Factor 2, Past Performance. Factors 1 and 2 individually, are more important than Factor 3, Small Business Participation.

When combined, the non-price factors (Factors 1, 2 and 3) are significantly more important than Factor 4, Price.

Contract award will be made as a whole to one offeror.

The following paragraphs B through E cover the Factors and Sub-Factors to be evaluated, the evaluation approach for each Factor and Sub-Factor to include factor rating tables, Proposal Submission requirements, and discussion guidance.

B. FACTORS AND SUB-FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

The following evaluation factors and sub-factors will be used to evaluate each proposal.

FACTOR 1: Technical - The technical evaluation will be comprised of three (3) Sub-Factors. Information provided by the offeror in support of each sub-factor will be evaluated based on its relevance to the Scope of Work. An overall rating for Factor 1 Technical will be based on the merits of each sub-factor. There is not a specified page limit for the technical Sub-Factors, but offerors are encouraged to be clear and concise in providing the information requested.

Risk will be evaluated as one aspect of the technical evaluation, inherent in the technical evaluation factor or sub-factor ratings. Risk assesses the degree to which the offerors proposed technical approach for the requirements of the solicitation may cause disruption of schedule, increased price, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. A detailed explanation of the criteria for the evaluation is set forth in the Evaluation Approach, Paragraph C of this section. During evaluation of each proposal, the Government will assign each sub-factor an adjectival rating and write a narrative evaluation reflecting the identified findings.

• Sub-factor 1A – Fabrication and Design Experience

• Sub-factor 1B – Installation and Commissioning Experience

• Sub-factor 1C – Schedule

FACTOR 2: Past Performance - Each offeror’s past performance will be reviewed to determine recency, relevancy, and quality.

FACTOR 3: Small Business Participation – The extent of Small Business Participation will be evaluated for unrestricted acquisitions.

FACTOR 4: Price - The resulting award will be a firm-fixed price contract. Price reasonableness will be utilized in the evaluation of the proposal.

C. EVALUATION APPROACH

All proposals will be evaluated by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB). The following sections define the information to be provided and describe how the information for each factor and sub-factor will be evaluated and rated.

1. The overarching evaluation approach for all factors and sub-factors is as follows:

a. Adequacy of Response. The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the offeror’s methods and approach have adequately and completely considered, defined, and satisfied the requirements specified in the RFP. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which each requirement has been addressed in the proposal in accordance with the proposal submission section of the RFP. Marginal levels of overall detail could indicate a lack of understanding concerning the requirements and may result in the entire factor receiving an unfavorable rating and/or being eliminated from the competitive range.

2. Factor 1 Technical - This factor is comprised of the following sub-factors:

a. Sub-factor 1A: Fabrication and Design Experience

Offerors shall submit the following for Sub-factor 1A:

Proposals will be evaluated to determine experience with the fabrication and design of equipment relevant with the scope and complexity required in the solicitation.

Offerors shall clearly identify the fabrication and design firm(s) that will be utilized during performance of the contract to supply the exciter, and electrical control boards and systems. If the prime contractor proposes to use a subcontractor for the fabrication or the design of the required equipment, the offeror shall submit a signed Letter of Commitment from the subcontractor with the proposal.

If a subcontractor is proposed, the proposal will be considered more favorable if the proposal contains evidence of the prime and subcontractor working successfully together previously on relevant projects, than an offer with a prime and subcontractor with no prior experience working together on relevant projects.

If a joint venture is proposed, the proposal will be considered more favorable if the proposal contains evidence of the firms working successfully together previously on relevant projects, than an offer with a joint venture with no prior experience working together on relevant projects.

Offerors must demonstrate fabrication and design experience by submitting up to a maximum of six (6) projects that collectively include digital exciters, electrical control boards, and systems completed within the last seven (7) years that meet all of the relevancy requirements defined below:

Relevant exciter fabrication and design experience for this sub-factor is defined as projects including all of the following:

a. Project examples must be at least 75% complete at the time of proposal submission.

b. Designed and fabricated static excitation systems for hydroelectric generators rated at a minimum of 100 MVA.

Relevant electrical control boards and systems fabrication and design experience for this sub-factor is defined as projects including all of the following:

a. Project examples must be at least 75% complete at the time of proposal submission.

b. Designed and fabricated electrical control boards and systems for hydroelectric generators.

Use Attachment “Offeror Experience Form” to describe the projects in which the Offeror has relevant fabrication experience. Project experience shall include adequate detail to demonstrate the relevancy of the scope of work for comparison to that required in this solicitation.

b. Sub-factor 1B: Installation and Commissioning Experience

Offerors shall submit the following for Sub-factor 1B:

Proposals will be evaluated to determine experience with the installation and commissioning of equipment relevant with the scope and complexity required in the solicitation.

Each reference project used to demonstrate installation and commissioning experience must include relevant scope of work but is not required to include installation of static exciters, digital governors, and powerhouse controls all in one project. Multiple projects may be submitted to demonstrate installation experience meeting the relevant definition below.

Offerors shall clearly identify the firm(s) that will be utilized during performance of the contract to perform the removal, installation, and commissioning, of electrical equipment. If the prime contractor proposes to self-perform the removal, installation, and commissioning of the electrical equipment, ensure the proposal is clear that the Offeror will be performing this function. If the prime contractor proposes to use a subcontractor for the removal, installation, and commissioning of the electrical equipment, the offeror must submit a signed Letter of Commitment from the subcontractor with the proposal.

If a subcontractor is proposed, the proposal will be considered more favorable if the proposal contains evidence of the prime and subcontractor working successfully together previously on relevant projects, than an offer with a prime and subcontractor with no prior experience working together on relevant projects.

If a joint venture is proposed, the proposal will be considered more favorable if the proposal contains evidence of the firms working successfully together previously on relevant projects, than an offer with a joint venture with no prior experience working together on relevant projects.

Offerors must demonstrate Digital Governors, Digital Exciters, and Control Systems installation and commissioning experience by submitting a maximum of six (6) projects completed within the last seven

(7) years that collectively meet all of the relevancy requirements defined in this sub-factor. Not all of the relevancy requirements must be met in a single project; however over the span of projects submitted, all relevancy factors must be demonstrated.

Relevant Installation and Commissioning Experience for this sub-factor is defined as projects including the following:

• Experience installing and commissioning digital governors for hydraulic actuators of hydroelectric generators.

• Experience installing and commissioning digital static exciters for hydroelectric generators.

• Experience installing and commissioning hydroelectric generator and generator step-up transformer controls.

• Experience installing and commissioning fiber optic (FO) communication networks for powerhouse control systems.

• Completed within 7 years from the date of the proposal submission. For projects that are ongoing, the on-site construction must be at least 75% complete at the date of the proposal submission.

Use Attachment “Offeror Experience Form” to describe the projects in which the Offeror has relevant installation and commissioning experience. Project experience should include adequate detail such as equipment types, ratings, capacities, and configuration to demonstrate the relevancy of the scope of work for comparison to that required in this solicitation.

c. Sub-Factor 1C: Schedule

Proposals should include an overall project schedule to verify the offerors experience in understanding the project scope, preconstruction activities, preliminary and main unit outage requirements, submittal schedules, equipment procurement and delivery, on-site work schedule, training requirements, unit outage coordination, installation, Contractor commissioning and testing, Government commissioning and testing, key milestones, and contract required schedule constraints. The schedule shall depict and display the sequence and interdependence of the work, task durations, Government review times for submittals where applicable, and start and finish milestones. The offerors schedule shall consist of a maximum of seven (7) 11 X 17 page Network Diagram with Gantt chart and identical electronic copy that includes the description of the activity, duration of the activity, and logic flow arrows for the complete network diagram. This proposed schedule shall demonstrate the offerors understanding of the requirements of this solicitation.

The schedule shall include the completion of all base-bid items of work and depict activities necessary to complete each phase of work as described in the specification and correspond to the offerors discussion of management approach detailed below. This proposed schedule shall be the basis for the contractor’s schedule submission and comply with SECTION 01 32 01.00 28 PROJECT SCHEDULE.

The contractor shall also submit a five (5) page maximum narrative that details the offerors schedule management approach to ensure successful completion of the project and compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management software is the only accepted format for the schedule included in the offerors proposal. The narrative shall include necessary, extra, or unusual efficiencies that will be required to meet the schedule. The maximum allowable schedule shall not exceed the stated duration specified in Contract Clause, FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.

For proposal purposes only, the offeror should use the arbitrary, non-binding Notice to Proceed:

Notice to Proceed (NTP) date of December 4, 2020

The schedule shall be task oriented, indicating the number of calendar days, after the NTP date, by which milestones are to be achieved. At a minimum, the schedule must address the following:

• Mobilization and preparatory work

• Long lead fabrication and procurement items (i.e. Exciters )

• On-site work schedule (days per week, shifts per day, hours per shift)

• Testing and commissioning activities

• Training of Government personnel

• Close-out submittals

The Government will evaluate the schedule to assess the offerors understanding of the scope and complexity, and the offerors capability to execute the project.

Technical Factor Ratings: Ratings outlined below focus on strengths, deficiencies, weaknesses, risks and uncertainties of the offerors proposal. The rating depicts how well the offerors proposal meets the Technical subfactor requirements.

Technical Factor Ratings

Rating Definition

Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good

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

Acceptable

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

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

Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more

Unacceptable deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is non-awardable.

3. Factor 2 - Past Performance

There are three aspects to the past performance evaluation: Recency, Relevancy (including context of data) and Quality (including general trends in the contractor performance and source of information).

a. The Government will focus its inquiries on the offerors (and major subcontractor’s) record of performance as it relates to all solicitation requirements, including price, schedule, performance and management of sub-contractors. Major sub-contractors are defined as members of an offerors overall team who are expected to perform ten (10) percent or more of the proposed effort.

Offerors are reminded to include the most recent and relevant efforts (within the past seven years) in their proposal. Absent any recent and relevant past performance history or when the performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror will be assigned an “unknown confidence rating” and its proposal will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. The Government may use data provided by the offeror in its proposal and data obtained from other sources, including data obtained through interviews with personnel familiar with the contractor and their current and past performance under Federal, State, or Local government or commercial contracts for same or similar services as compared to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Data submitted by the offeror or gathered from other sources by the government in conducting performance risk assessments shall not extend past seven years prior to the date of proposal submission, but may include performance data generated during the past seven years without regard to the contract award date. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) data is limited to the past six (6) years. Offerors should provide additional performance data for projects beyond six (6) years.

b. Offerors shall submit all Government and/or commercial contract numbers and descriptions for the prime offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past seven years, from the issue date of this request for proposal, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation.

c. RECENCY: The Government will evaluate recency by examining the offerors record of past performance and to assess the time period during which the offerors past performance is considered relevant.

d. RELEVANCY: The Government will conduct a performance assessment based on the relevancy of the offerors current and past performance, as well as that of its major subcontractors, as it relates to the probability of successful accomplishment of the required effort. These efforts include all aspects of schedule, performance and customer support, including the offerors submitted subcontracting plan for this project and the offerors record of: 1) Conforming to specifications and standards of good workmanship; 2) Maintaining program execution within price; 3) Adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; 4) Ability to resolve technical and manufacturing problems quickly and effectively; 5) Businesslike concern for the interest of its customers; 6) Establishing and maintaining adequate management of subcontractors; and 7) Compliance with subcontracting plans submitted on previous projects.

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings

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

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

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

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

e. QUALITY: The third aspect of the past performance evaluation is to establish the overall quality of the offerors past performance. The quality past performance evaluations conducted gathers information from offerors customers to determine how well the offeror performed those past contracts. This quality assessment will be reflected in the overall confidence assessment described below.

PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT: The final step is for the team to arrive at a single consensus performance confidence assessment for the offeror. Because this source selection requires a greater level of discrimination with the past performance evaluation, evaluators shall use the ratings in the chart below.

This rating considers the assessed quality of the relevant/current efforts gathered (documented results from Past Performance Questionnaires, interviews, CPARS, and other sources form the support and basis for this assessment). Ensure the rationale for the conclusions reached are included.

Performance Confidence Assessments

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

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

Neutral Confidence

No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offerors performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

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

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

4. Factor 3 – Small Business Participation

All offerors (both large and small businesses) will be evaluated on the level of proposed participation of small business concerns in performance of this acquisition (as small business prime offerors or small business sub-contractors) relative to the objectives and goals established herein. The government will evaluate:

a. The extent to which such firms, as defined in FAR Part 19, are specifically identified in proposals;

b. The extent of commitment to use such firms. The proposal will be rated more favorably under this sub-factor if it contains an enforceable commitment in the form of a signed letter of commitment (LOC);

c. Identification of the complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform;

d. The extent past performance is in compliance with FAR 52.219-8 “Utilization of Small Business” and maximizing opportunities for U.S. Small Business Subcontractors.

e. The extent to which the offeror meets or exceeds the goals. The goals for this procurement are:

• Total Small Business (any type of small business) 5% of the total contract value (the sum of all CLINs);

• Subcategory Small Business o Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) 2 % of the total contract value;

o Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) 1% of the total contract value;

o Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) 1% of the total contract value;

o Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) 1% of the total contract value;

o Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 1% of the total contract value;

Small Business Participation Factor Rating Definitions:

Small Business Participation Factor Ratings

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

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

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

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

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet small business objectives. Proposal is non-awardable.

5. Factor 4 – Price

Offerors must submit completed Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) with unit price, quantity, and extended price.

All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the extended price, the unit price will govern. For the purpose of evaluating proposals, the following will be used to resolve arithmetic discrepancies found on the face of the pricing schedule as submitted by the offeror:

a. Obviously misplaced decimal points will be corrected;

b. In a discrepancy between unit price and extended rice, the unit price will govern;

c. Calculation errors in extension of unit prices will be corrected;

d. Calculation errors in the addition of lump-sum and extended prices will be corrected.

An evaluation will be performed on the proposed prices. The evaluation will not be assigned an adjectival rating.

However, it will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness as follows:

a. Completeness - To be complete, the offeror must provide all data that is requested and necessary to evaluate the price. The Government will assess the extent to which the proposed prices comply with the content and format requirements set forth in this solicitation.

b. Reasonableness - The offerors proposal is evaluated through price analysis techniques as described in FAR

Subpart 15.305(a) (1) and 15.404-1(b). For price to be reasonable, it must represent a price that provides best value to the Government when consideration is given to prices in the market, (market conditions may be evidenced by other competitive proposals), and technical and functional capabilities of the offeror. The offerors price will be evaluated to determine if any are unreasonably high in relation to the anticipated work under the contract, as well as with current industry standards.

D. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1. Introduction. The offerors proposal shall be submitted in hard copy, with accompanying digital copies as set forth below. The solicitation shall provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submission. Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited. The electronic files shall contain identical information to the hard copies.

The offerors proposal shall consist of two (2) volumes. The Volumes are:

Volume I – Technical, Past Performance Volume II – Small Business Participation Plan, Price, Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/Representations.

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements 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.

2. Proposal Submission Requirements.

a. Each volume shall be submitted in a separate three-ring binder. Any pages that are changed (as a result of negotiations or proposal revisions) should be of a different color and have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The revised pages shall be dated.

b. Printing shall be single spaced. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or Times New Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape.

c. The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

VOLUME TITLE PRINTED COPIES ELECTRONIC COPIES

Volume I Original + 8 1 Volume II Original + 1 1

d. Proposals shall conform to the solicitation requirements to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required of this solicitation.

3. Proposal Files.

a. Format. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and RFP number in the header and/or footer. All files created in MS Word (doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5” Page Size, Height – 11”

NOTE: 11 X 17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations. The following additional restrictions apply:

a. File Packaging. All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file entitled proposal zip using WinZip version 6.2 or later, or as separate uploads in their native format, i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc., and provided on CDs or DVDs. Zip disks are not permitted. Files shall be in read-only format, using PDF files. All price breakdown information to aid in the Price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format. Each disc shall be externally labeled with the volume number, date, and the offeror’s name. **Please note – Self extracting exe files are not acceptable.

**The electronic files shall contain identical information to the hard copy files.

b . Content Requirement. All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Each file of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

(i) VOLUME I, TAB 1 -Technical. The volume shall be organized into the following sections:

(1) Section 1 – Subfactor A: Fabrication and Design Experience

(2) Section 2 – Subfactor B: Installation and Commissioning Experience

(3) Section 3 – Subfactor C: Schedule

(ii) VOLUME I, TAB 2 – Past Performance. This tab shall contain current and past performance information regarding similar contracts. Offerors shall submit Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime offeror and each major contract currently in performance or awarded during the past seven

(7) years, from the issue date of this solicitation, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. Relevant efforts are defined as services/efforts that are the same as or similar to the effort required by the RFP. Data concerning the offeror shall be provided first, followed by each proposed major subcontractor, in alphabetical order. The Offeror shall also submit the written consent of its major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of its subcontractor’s past performance information to the Offeror.

In addition, signed letters of commitment shall be included for all major subcontractors and fabricators for their past performance to be considered. This tab shall be organized into the following sections:

1. Section 1 – Contract Descriptions. This section shall include the following information in the following format. Ensure all information is current and accurate.

(a) Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers).

(b) Government contracting activity, (or private firm) and current address, Procuring Contracting

Officer’s name, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(c) Technical representative/COR and current email address, telephone and fax numbers.

(d) Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer’s name, current e-mail address, telephone and fax number.

(e) Government contract administration activity’s Pre-Award point of contact name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(f) Contract Number and, in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements, include Delivery Order/Task Order Numbers.

(g) Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed-Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement

(CR), Time & Material (T&M), etc.). In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.).

(h) Awarded price.

(i) Final or projected final price.

(j) Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion or work.

(k) Final or projected final, delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

2. Section 2 – Performance. Offerors shall provide a specific narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1 - Contract Description, describing the objectives achieved and detailing how the effort is relevant to the requirement of this RFP.

(a) For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. All Requests for Deviation and Requests for Waiver shall be addressed with respect to causes and corrective actions. The offerors shall also provide copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the offeror or proposed subcontractor. The offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

(b) For all contracts, the offeror shall provide data on all manufacturing warranty returns.

Data shall delineate total number of warranty returns, number of Could Not Duplicate (CND), number of failures attributable to GFE component failures, and number and nature of failures attributable to the offerors delivered product.

3. Section 3 – Subcontracts. Offerors shall provide an outline of how the effort required by this RFP will be assigned for performance within the offerors corporate entity and among the proposed subcontractors. The information provided for the prime offeror and each proposed major subcontractor must include the entire company name, company address, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and type of work to be performed by citing the applicable Government technical specification. This includes all subcontractors, fabricators, and suppliers who will be providing critical hardware/services or whose subcontract is for more than 10% of the total proposed Price.

4. Section 4 – New Corporate Entities. New corporate entities may submit data on prior contracts involving its officers and employees. However, in addition to the other requirements in this section, the offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited to demonstrate the relevancy of experience and past performance with this solicitation. Information should be included in the files described in the sections above. Signed Letters of Commitment shall be included in the proposal for these employees in order to be considered. Letters of Commitment must be signed both by the company official and the employee.

5. Section 5-Past Performance Questionnaire. For all contracts identified in Section 1 - Contract

Descriptions, complete a Past Performance Questionnaire for any project that has not received a formal Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation. The offeror shall complete Part I of the Past Performance Questionnaire and e-mail the questionnaire to the technical representative responsible for the current and past contract. The Point of Contacts (POCs) shall be instructed to electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and submit the completed questionnaire directly back to the offeror. The offeror will submit the completed questionnaire with their proposal. Clients are highly encouraged to submit questionnaires directly to the offeror. However, questionnaires may be submitted direclty to the USACE Contracting Office. In this case, the client shall e-mail the entire questionnaire to the Contracting Office no later than the proposal due date, to Hillary.A.Morgan@usace.army.mil.

The offeror shall submit, with its proposal, a list of all the POCs who were sent questionnaires. The POC List shall be submitted in Word for Windows Table Format to include the following fields:

Solicitation Number; Company Name; Contract Number; Government Agency; POC Last Name, First Name; POC Title; POC Telephone Number; POC E-mail Address; and Date E-Mail to POC (month/day).

Offerors are discouraged from providing points of contact with another contractors’ facility, i.e., in case an offeror (or one of his/her team members) is in a subcontract with another contractor who has submitted a proposal on the same requirement. Offerors shall provide and submit the prime contract number and all Governmental agency points of contact (POC) in lieu of subcontract numbers or prime contract POCs in situations as described above.

(iii) VOLUME II, TAB 1 – Price. This tab shall consist of all information, required to support proposed prices. Certified pricing data is not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. There are no page limitations for this tab.

The offeror shall ensure that the information submitted in this tab is consistent with and fully supports the amounts set forth in the SF1442 and continuation sheets.

(iv) VOLUME II, TAB 2 – Small Business Participation Plan. See Appendix F, Enclosure 4, Small Business Participation Plan. All offerors (both large and small businesses) are required to complete a Small Business Participation Plan (form attached). Offerors must proposed the level of participation of small businesses (as prime and/or small business sub-contractors) in the performance of this acquisition relative to the objectives/goals set forth in the evaluation of this area.

(v) VOLUME II, TAB 3– Solicitations, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/Representations.

Certifications and Representations – Each offeror shall complete (fill-in and signatures) the solicitation sections indicated below using the file (without modification to the file) provided with the RFP. An authorized official of the firm shall sign the SF33 and all certifications requiring original signature.

An Acrobat PDF file shall be created to capture the signatures for submission.

mailto:Phyllis.L.Buerstatte@usace.army.mil

Section 00 21 00 – Standard Form 1442 Solicitation, Offer and Award Section 00 45 00 – Representations, Certification and Other Statements of Offerors

Solicitations, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/Representations shall not be submitted separately from that submitted in VOLUME II – Solicitations, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/Representations.

E. DISCUSSIONS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION. In accordance with FAR provision 52.215-1, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offerors best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

17- 20 August 2020 Registered firms will be assigned a specific dates and time.

McNary Lock and Dam 82790 Devore Road Umatilla, Oregon 97882

Please note that contract work will be in the Powerhouse, on the South (Oregon) side of the river.

Site visit attendees must provide the following information: 1) Solicitation Number; 2) Project Title; 3) Names of individuals who will attend the site visit; 4) a statement as to whether the individual is a US citizen. If not a US citizen, please refer to ACCESS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS in Section 00800 of this document; 5) Name of company being represented 6) Phone number of company being represented. All firms MUST register not later than 5:00PM local time on 07 August 2020 by email to Ms. Hillary Morgan at hillary.a.morgan@usace.army.mil. Registered firms will be notified not later than 5:00PM local time on 10 August 2020 of the specific date and time allocated for their site visit. Maximm duration of site visit is two (20 hours.

Each individual attending the site visit must submit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Active Screening questionnaire not later than 5:00 PM local time on 07 August 2020. Registered attendees that have not provided a completed questionnaire will not be permitted on-site due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

Each firm is allowed no more than three attendees for the site visit due to size of gathering restrictions. Once all locations have been visited, potential offerors will be escorted back to the Main Gate security desk and the site visit walkthrough is complete. To ensure consistent information is shared among all potential offerors, all questions must be submitted through the ProjNet bidder inquiry process outlined in this solicitation. No questions will be answered at the site visit.

The following equipment and areas will be available for potential offerors:

1 Main Units 1-15 Turbine Floor (EL 268) – Accumulator, sump, air compressors and piping area 2 Main Unit 5 Turbine Pit, all units similar (EL 268) – Hydraulics and piping area 3 Main Units 1-15 Turbine Gallery (EL 274) – Exciter PPT area 4 Main Units 1-15 Generator Floor (EL 287) – S-boards, RTU, exciter, governor actuator/oil head area 5 Main Units 1-15 Circuit breaker gallery (EL 287) – FO and control cable area mailto:hillary.a.morgan@usace.army.mil

6 Main Units 1-15 Control cable gallery (EL 305) – FO and control cable area 7 GSU Transformers 1-7 Pipe gallery (EL 346) – GSU transformer controls 8 GSU Transformers 1-7 Vaults (EL 361) – GSU transformer controls

Each individual attending the site visit must have picture identification on his/her person while at the project site.

There can be no substitutions of one individual for another. If an individual arrives at the site visit without having registered and/or without having picture identification, that individual may not be allowed on the site.

Participants of site visits must abide by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, latest version) in accordance with Section 5, “Personal Protective and Safety Equipment. (PPE)” It is the responsibility of participants to wear personal protective and safety equipment as required by this regulation.

Failure to comply could result in denial of access to site visit location.

All attendees must follow federal, state, and local guidelines for the mitigation of COVID 19 when attending this site visit. Please ensure all attendees have PPE with them in order to comply with COVID 19 mitigation measures.

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