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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 reason for this amendment is to change the AMPP Certif ied Coating Inspector (CIP) Level 2 certification" to "AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP) Level 1 Certification," and to extend the offeror due date to 11/01/2023

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Oct-2023

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 W912ES24Q0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Oct-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Oct-2023

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, ST PAUL

332 MINNESOTA STREET

SUITE E1500

ST PAUL MN 55101-1323

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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See Item 6

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W912ES24Q0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 27-Oct-2023 02:00 PM to 01-Nov-2023 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Saint Paul District (MVP) has awarded a contract (W912ES23C0012) for the fabrication and delivery of four Tainter Valves and associated parts which include, Seals, Wire Rope, Greaseless Bushings and Pins. These fabricated items will be installed at a later date by Government personnel at Lock and Dam (LD) 2. This Scope of Work (SOW) details the contract requirements for performing the quality assurance (QA) inspections during the fabrication, painting, and supply of the hydraulic steel structures (HSS).

Each HSS consists of welded and bolted steel construction and must meet the requirements of American Welding Society (AWS) D1.5. Additionally, each HSS contains Fracture Critical Members (FCM).

The prefabrication conference will be conducted after the award of the fabrication contract. Fabrication is expected to commence in November 2023. The LD 2 Tainter Valve fabrication contract requires delivery of all four Tainter Valves and associated parts in August 2026.

The purpose of this QA contract is to provide QA services to ensure that each HSS (Tainter Valve) is fabricated according to the contract requirements (W912ES23C0012). QA services must include document and drawing reviews, physical inspections, and testing to meet the requirements of the contract specifications including document preparation and correspondence as required. QA services must comply with the reference documents listed below and this SOW. Plans and specifications for the Lock and Dam 2 Tainter Valve Fabrication contract are attached and provided as reference documents.

2. QUALIFICATIONS. Services will require knowledge of fabrication shop practices including storage, handling, cutting, bending, machining, fit-up, surface prep, welding, bolting, erection, coatings (including the application of coatings), and best practices for loading and shipping the fabricated Tainter Valves and associated parts. The QA contractor personnel must meet the qualifications for the positions identified below. All certifications must remain current for the life of the contract. Any post-award changes requested to the key personnel filling the positions listed below in the Contractor’s quote must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO) and approved in writing prior to any execution of work by the replacement personnel.

2.1 QA CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS. The QA Contractor must have a minimum of ten years of experience in executing quality assurance contracts for hydraulic steel structures fabrications, and qualifying years of experience must have occurred in the last 15 years.

2.2 WELDING INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. The AWS Certified Welding Inspector must be in conformance with AWS QC1, qualified to ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, Level II or Level III or equivalent Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel, CSWIP 3.1. The individual must have a minimum of two years of experience in inspection and testing of welds with the certification.

2.3 WELDING/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. The engineer must have training and work experience per the requirements of AWS B5.16:2006. The engineer must have knowledge, skills, and abilities in the oversight of welding operations. This should include interpretation and execution of design drawings and specifications, preparation of welding procedures specifications and related work instructions.

2.4 BOLTED CONNECTION AND ASSEMBLY INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. The bolted connection and assembly inspector must be experienced in the assembly of bolted fabrications and bolted connections.

The individual must have a minimum of two years of experience inspecting bolted connections and assemblies on fabricated steel structures.

2.5 COATING AND PAINT INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. The AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP) Level 1 Certification have received training in coating inspections and testing of various coating systems and methods of application. The individual must have a minimum of two years of experience in inspection and testing of coating systems with the certification.

2.6 NDT TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS. Non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel must be qualified to ANSI/ASNT CP-189 NDT Level II or Level III. In addition, the individual must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting NDT testing with the certification. Acceptable alternative testing standards for NDT ASNT CP-189 are the Canadian Institute of NDE (CINDE) Level II or III, ISO 9712 Level II or III, NAS 410 Level II or III, or ASNT ACCP Level II or III.

2.7 The QA Contractor must submit a separate resume for each inspector that will perform inspection and non-destructive testing services during the contract. Each resume must include the first and last name of the inspector, highest level of education obtained, educational institutions attended, degrees, certifications or certificates earned, a list of each employer the inspector worked for, or client represented, a description of the projects that each inspector participated in during the course of their professional career at each employer that relates to inspection of steel fabrication or the repair of steel structures. Inspector experience must be arranged chronologically. The description of work performed must include a description of each project or structure and what testing techniques were used (visual, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, ultrasonic, or radiographic testing techniques) and what codes were followed (AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, ASME codes, as well as Research Council for Structural Connections). The description of the project work performed must also state if the inspector was performing quality control or quality assurance role. Each resume must indicate if the inspector had supervisory duties related to inspection services.

In addition to the resume, submit relevant certifications for each inspector as described in paragraphs 4.1 through 4.6.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS. The following documents must be used as reference for performing the QA inspections for the subject contract.

3.1 Contract Documents for solicitation number W912ES23C0012

3.2 AWS D1.5M/D1.5 (2020) American Welding Society (AWS) Bridge Welding Code

3.3 AASHTO/NSBA S2.1 -2018 Steel Bridge Fabrication Guide Specification

3.4 AASHTO/NSBA G4.1-2019 Steel Bridge Fabrication QC QA Guidelines

3.5 RCSC Research Council on Structural Connections (2014; Errata 2015) RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using High-strength Bolts

3.6 ASTM A325 (2014) Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

3.7 ASTM A490 (2014a) Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile

3.8 AASHTO HB-17 (2002; Errata 2003; Errata 2005, 17th Edition) Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges

3.9 SSPC QP 1 (2019) Standard Procedure for Evaluating the Qualifications of Industrial/Marine Painting Contractors (Field Application to Complex Industrial Steel Structures and Other Metal Components)

3.10 SSPC QP 3 (2010) Standard Procedure for Evaluating Qualifications of Shop Painting Applicators

3.11 AISC 325 (2017) Steel Construction Manual

4. WELDING, BOLTING, PAINTING, AND ASSEMBLY WORK ITEMS: The QA Contractor must review the contract plans and specifications for each HSS assembly (Tainter Valve) to become familiar with welding requirements, welds, FCM, and bolting requirements. After familiarization, the QA Contractor must perform the following.

4.1 Develop QA Inspection Plan. Reference the Fabrication Contract Drawings and identify all welds on each HSS and identify a sample of welds suitable for QA testing.

4.1.1 Prepare a QA inspection plan including site visit preparation, fabricator document review, identification of welds to inspect and inspection methods, identification of FCM, bolding requirements, assembly requirements, and follow-up procedure in cases where Fabrication Contract documents were not met.

4.1.2 Submit QA inspection plan to the USACE for approval before proceeding.

4.1.3 Prepare and submit a Weld Map which identifies all welds, NDT types and NDT results.

4.2 Fabricator Submittal Review. Review and provide recommendations for the following submittals:

Supplier Quality Control Plan, Fracture Control Plan, welding procedures, qualification of welders and welding operators, and inspector qualifications and notify the USACE of any items found to be not in compliance with the applicable contract specifications.

4.3 Fabricator RFI Review. Review Requests for Information (RFI) from the Contractor as requested by the Government relating to welding and bolting issues including materials, quality, and quality control (QC). For the purpose of estimating, assume 12 RFIs for the Tainter Valve contract. For the purpose of estimating, assume two hours per RFI.

4.4 On-Site Field Inspections The field inspections must include review of equipment, record keeping, welding, bolting, QC procedures including NDT, weld repair procedures, and QA testing. QA testing must include visual inspection of all welds identified in completing work item 4.1 Develop QA Inspection Plan. Identify welds and bolts inspected that do not comply with contract specifications.

Six types of QA field inspections are required for this contract. Prepare a written report for each site visit that includes a summary of QA work completed and a listing of all visual and NDT inspections completed.

All inspection reports must be submitted electronically in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) within 3 working days after the inspection. If QA work indicates that welding and fabrication or painting contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies must be included in the report. The adequacy of the fabricator’s QC program must be reported.

For scheduling the field inspections, the QA Contractor must communicate with the HSS Contractor and determine the most favorable dates. The proposed field inspection dates must be approved by the USACE. The QA Contractor must notify the COR two weeks in advance of all proposed field inspection dates. At minimum, one of each type of inspection must be completed for each Tainter Valve.

For the purpose of estimating, Site Visit: For Site Visit assume eight (8) hours of shop inspection and four

(4) hours for corresponding trip report. Travel costs associated with each trip are to be covered as noted under paragraph “Travel for Onsite Field Expenses.” For numbers and types of inspections see attached Quality Assurance Inspection Point Checklist.

4.4.1 Initial Inspection. The initial field inspection must commence after substantial completion of subassemblies and test 100% of FCM and 50% of non-FCM.

4.4.2 Intermediate Inspections. Intermediate field inspections of welds, bolts, and paint coating must commence after fabrication has commenced. The QA Contractor must schedule the intermediate inspections such that a reasonable verification of final assembly process can be ascertained, but before a substantial portion of the final assembly has been completed.

4.4.3 Pre-Final Weld Inspections. The pre-final weld field inspections must be conducted after welding has been completed on each HSS assembly (e.g. Tainter Valve) but before painting has commenced. Verify Fabricator’s radiographic testing of trunnion castings per Contract Specification Section 35 20 16.46.

4.4.4 Pre-Final Bolt Inspections. The pre-final bolt field inspections must be conducted after the Tainter Valves have been painted with primer, assembled and the bolts have been re-tensioned but prior to final painting. Note: parts are painted with vinyl paint primer and bolted together. Three weeks after initial bolt tensioning, all bolts are re-tensioned by match marking and rotating the nut 1/6th turn.

4.4.5 Coating Inspections – Perform on-site coating inspections of structural fabrication assemblies to include the following.

4.4.5.1 Verify that coatings have been submitted under the correct specification sections and the samples have been delivered to the job site for use. The manufacturer’s name, commercial name, batch, and lot number must be compared to sample testing data and the submitted coating data.

4.4.5.2 Inspect and verify the coating materials are properly stored and approved.

4.4.5.3 Evaluate surface preparation procedures and standards for adherence to contract specified standards.

4.4.5.4 Monitor the application procedures to verify the Fabricator is meeting contract requirements and standards. Emphasis must be placed on the time between coats and coverage to irregular surfaces.

4.4.5.5 Special attention must be given to high strength, bolt connected, contacting surfaces. AISC and RCSC guidance, for structural bolts and connections, must be followed.

4.4.5.6 Measurements for the Dry Film Thickness (DFT) must be taken to determine compliance of the fabricator’s coating system. One gage must be used to measure the prime coat and the final film thicknesses. The method used for DFT measurements must be ASTM D7091. Calibration for the instrument must be as required in the contract specifications.

4.4.5.7 A Final Paint Inspection must be conducted after the Tainter Valves have been reassembled and final coat of paint has been applied.

4.4.6 Final Delivery Inspection. Inspection to ensure Tainter Valves and associated parts are not damaged because of loading, shipping and unloading practices. This inspection is to occur at the delivery site, Mississippi River Project Office – USACE, 431 Northshore Drive, Fountain City, WI 54629.

4.5 A final report must be prepared after the final inspection of each HSS. The final report must recommend acceptance or rejection of each assembly. Each final inspection report must incorporate all site inspection reports with a summary of deficiencies and corrective actions taken for each inspection item. An electronic PDF copy of each final inspection report must be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within ten calendar days after the final inspection.

4.6 QA Inspection Location: The Tainter Valves will be fabricated and prime painted, final assembled, and painted at a shop facility in Fulton, MO. The facility address is:

OCCI, Inc.

DBA Missouri Fabricators 3226 Couinty Rd 257 Fulton MO 65251

4.7 Travel for Onsite Inspections: All expenses associated with travel for the on-site field inspections must be included in the associated inspection CLINs. These expenses include but are not limited to labor, transportation, parking, and lodging. Travel costs must be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations.

The estimated number of inspection trips shown on the schedule of services does not represent a guaranteed minimum number of payments. The actual number of travel trips required will depend on the contractor’s work plan and the fabricator’s schedule.

5. REQUIRED MEETING ATTENDENCE.

5.1 Prefabrication Conference: The Contracting Officer will conduct a prefabrication conference at the Fabricator’s facility that will be scheduled as soon as possible after the Fabrication Contract Notice to Proceed. The QA Contractor must attend this conference in person.

5.2 Progress Meetings: Progress meetings will be scheduled as needed. The QA Contractor must be available within one working day of notice of the meeting time. These meetings can be attended virtually.

For estimating purposes, assume 20 virtual meetings per year.

6. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT. Payment items for the work of this contract are listed in the SCHEDULE OF SERVICES. The price and payment made for each item listed will constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

7. Period of Performance:

7.1. The resulting contract shall be a firm, fixed-price contract consisting of a base year period of performance, and two (2) one (1) year option periods. Exercise of any of the option periods is at the discretion of the Government. On site inspection services will be coordinated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

Basis for Award. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will use a comparative evaluation process as defined in FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) using the factors described below: (1) Technical Qualifications and Recent Relevant Experience; (2) Past Performance; and (3) Price:

Technical:

1) Qualifications of Personnel: The QA Contractor must submit a separate resume for each inspector that will perform inspection and non-destructive testing services during the contract. Each resume must include the first and last name of the inspector, highest level of education obtained, educational institutions attended, degrees, certifications or certificates earned, a list of each employer the inspector worked for, or client represented, a description of the projects that each inspector participated in during the course of their professional career at each employer that relates to inspection of steel fabrication or the repair of steel structures. Inspector experience must be arranged chronologically. The description of work performed must include a description of each project or structure and what testing techniques were used (visual, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, ultrasonic, or radiographic testing techniques) and what codes were followed (AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, ASME codes, as well as Research Council for Structural Connections). The description of the project work performed must also state if the inspector was performing quality control or quality assurance role. Each resume must indicate if the inspector had supervisory duties related to inspection services. In addition to the resume, submit relevant certifications for each inspector described below:

a. QA CONTRACTOR: QA Contractor must have a minimum of ten years of experience in executing quality assurance contracts for hydraulic steel structures fabrications, and qualifying years of experience must have occurred in the last 15 years.

b. LEAD WELD INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. The AWS Certified Welding Inspector must be in conformance with AWS QC1, qualified to ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT- TC-1A, Level II or Level III or equivalent Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel, CSWIP 3.1. The individual must have a minimum of two years of experience in inspection and testing of welds with the certification.

c. WELDING/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. The engineer must have training and work experience per the requirements of AWS B5.16:2006. The engineer must have knowledge, skills, and abilities in the oversight of welding operations. This should include interpretation and execution of design drawings and specifications, preparation of welding procedures specifications and related work instructions.

d. BOLTED CONNECTION AND ASSEMBLY INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. The bolted connection and assembly inspector must be experienced in the assembly of bolted fabrications and bolted connections. The individual must have a minimum of two years of experience inspecting bolted connections and assemblies on fabricated steel structures.

e. LEAD COATING AND PAINT INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. The AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP) Level 1 Certification have received training in coating inspections and testing of various coating systems and methods of application. The individual must have a minimum of two years of experience in inspection and testing of coating systems with the certification.

f. NDT TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS. Non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel must be qualified to ANSI/ASNT CP-189 NDT Level II or Level III. In addition, the individual must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting NDT testing with the certification.

Acceptable alternative testing standards for NDT ASNT CP-189 are the Canadian Institute of NDE (CINDE) Level II or III, ISO 9712 Level II or III, NAS 410 Level II or III, or ASNT ACCP Level II or III.

NOTE: It is preferable that the offeror meet all of the requirements with “in-house” personnel. If the offeror intends to meet the evaluation factors and sub-factors through the use of a Subcontractor, then the offeror must include a fully executed Letter of Commitment from the proposed sub-contractor(s) referencing this solicitation number and signed by the subcontractor. If award is made to that contractor, then it will be expected to provide that subcontractor. Any substitutions of sub-contractor(s) must be with a sub-contractor with equal or better qualifications /experience. Any substitution must be approved by the Contracting Officer

2) Recent Relevant Experience:

a. The offeror must submit documentation of a minimum of three similar projects that were successfully completed in the previous ten years. In order to qualify as relevant experience, the quality assurance or quality control services must have been for in-shop steel fabrication projects.

Services provided must have included:

Review of a fabricator or contractor’s quality control plan.

Weld inspection conforming to the requirements of AWS D1.1 or D1.5, utilizing non-destructive inspection of welds using visual, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and/or ultrasonic inspection techniques.

Inspection of bolted connections conforming to the requirements of the Research Council on Structural Connections.

Inspection and quality assurance activities for steel coatings which required conformance with SSPC, AMPP, or AISC criteria.

b. Documentation must include a separate narrative describing each similar project that includes:

Contract completion date.

Name and point of contact of owner (Phone Number and Email Address).

Government contract number (if applicable).

A description of QA or QC services performed.

A description of the codes that were followed during fabrication (AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, SSPC, AMPP, etc.

If experience from a subcontractor is submitted, a letter of commitment from that subcontractor must be provided, or the Government will not include the experience of the subcontractor in the evaluation.

c. The three or more similar projects documenting recent relevant experience must meet the following requirements:

At least one project must include inspection of welded connections (utilizing at least three of the four non-destructive weld inspection techniques listed above).

At least one project must include inspection of bolted connections.

At least one project must include inspection of the application of steel coating systems.

At least two projects must include review and evaluation of a contractor or fabricator’s quality control plan.

Past Performance: The Government will focus its inquiries on the Offeror’s record of performance as it relates to all solicitation requirements, including cost, schedule, performance, and management of subcontractors. The Offeror shall provide past performance information for all of the projects used under the Recent Relevant Experience subfactor above (PPQ, CPARS etc.)

1.) Past Performance References: For the projects submitted, the government will query the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to validate past performance ratings. For each project that does not have a final CPARS evaluation, Offerors shall provide a questionnaire to the point of contact, clearly identifying the project to be evaluated. A NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0) is included with the RFQ as Attachment 1 – Past Performance Questionnaire. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to provide the Past Performance Questionnaire in its entirety, to the reference points of contact. Completed questionnaires shall be submitted by the reference points of contact directly to the Government’s point of contact, Theodore R. Hecht at Theodore.R.Hecht@usace.army.mil, prior to the solicitation closing date.

The Government may contact sources other than those provided by the Offeror for information with respect to past performance on projects completed. These other sources may include, but are not limited to, CPARS, telephone interviews with organizations familiar with the Offeror’s performance, and Government personnel with personal knowledge of the Offeror’s performance capability.

If applicable, include information on organization structure change history or a joint venture resulting in a different company name. Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition.

Price

Evaluation Approach.

1) The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

2) Technical: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation.

3) Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the quoter’s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

4) Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices, including all options The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum.

a. Options. The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by adding six months of the quoter's price for the last potential period of performance under this contract to the quoter's total price. For example, the contract includes option periods that are exercisable under FAR 52.217-9, the quoter's total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, all option periods, and an additional six months of the last option period. Quoters must price only the base and option periods specified in the contract line-item numbers (CLINs) and shall not submit a price for the potential six-month extension of services under FAR 52.217-8. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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