B.07.01 Luxembourg DABS_Pre_Proposal Final.pdf

March 7, 2023

EDI: ECAOS DABS Storage Pre-Proposal Briefing Sanem, Luxembourg

Clarice Sollog Guido Ebert Jeff Pitchford

Introductions

Agenda for Day

0800-0830: Introduction 0830-0930: Project Overview Briefing 0930-1000: OC Briefing 1000-1100: CT Briefing 1100-1300 Lunch Break 1300-1500: Site Visit

Agenda for Briefing

General Project Overview Discipline Discussions

Site/Civil Geo-Tech Architectural Structural Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Telecom Fire Protection

Questions

Project Overview

Project Scope

3 New Storage Buildings Fire Water Tank and Pump Utilities Stormwater Retention

Pond Associated Site Work

Paving/Grading Geotechnical Environmental

BUILDING 1

BUILDING 2

BUILDING 3

Site Rendering

Site/Civil

General overview of the civil related works

Paved area

Planned concrete road

Planned asphalt road

Demolition and relocation works

Demolition of existing battery storage building with generator and retention tank

Demolition of building n°36 Demolition of existing pipes /patrol road Relocation of pump station

Storm- and sanitary-water pipes / Rainwater basin

Fire water storage tank and networks

Fire water storage tank (1236m3) with a fire loop and hydrants

Drinking water pipe Oil separator Ducts for electricity and telecommunication

Geo-Tech

Geology

A few meters below ground level, the clay and claystone formations of the Lower Jura, Upper Lias (Toarcien, Oberer Lias, (lo)) are present. The main Upper Lias unit at the project site is known as Oil Shale (Schistes bitumineux, Ölschiefer), which is a sedimentary claystone, fine-shaley and with a high content of organic material.

Hydrology

Soil layers Made Ground (Layer 1):

- result of soil deposited during the initial construction

- most representative fractions: sandy silts and clays, mixtures of sand, gravel, and rocks

- partially stabilized with lime Quaternary (Layer 2):

- predominantly silts and clays with various admixtures of sand, in some places gravel with admixtures of sand, clay and silt

Soil layers Lower Jura (Lias), Clay and Silt (Layer 3):

- this weathering layer predominantly consists of clays with various admixtures of sand and gravel, in some places silt and gravel with admixtures of sand and clay

Lower Jura (Lias), Claystone (Layer 4):

- Oil Shale (Schistes bitumineux, Ölschiefer)

- sedimentary rock which is thin-shaley

- high content of organic material

- within the claystone: considerable layers of lime marl and limestone

- upper part: weathering grade varies from moderately weathered to decomposed

- deeper parts: slightly to moderately weathered

Groundwater

Subsoil sections

F F

C

C

Subsoil section C-C Building 2

Building 1

Subsoil section F-F

Building 1

Foundations Building 1:

- embeds approx. 10 m into subsoil (7 m in claystone, layer 4)

- slab and micropiles

Building 2:

- lower part embeds approx. 5.5 m into clays and silts (layer 3)

- slab with integrated single and strip foundations

- partially micropiles

Building 3:

- no basement

- single and strip foundations which rest on claystone (layer 4)

Architectural

Building 1 – Container Storage

Loading Area – drive in, back out Below grade stacked storage area with stair tower access Utility spaces at grade Total Area: 8981 m2

Overhead Bridge Cranes Two 28 ton Span: 27.6 m Run: 160 m

Building 2 – Vehicle Storage

Split Level – access from grade at each Overhead coiling doors for vehicle access Stair tower access between levels Exterior Stair for site access 4 bay R-11 Refueler Maintenance area Administration spaces Utility spaces, Battery Storage Total Area: 4781 m2

Building 2 – Vehicle Storage Lower Level

Building 2 – Vehicle Storage Upper Level

Building 2 – Vehicle Storage Maintenance Area

Building 3 – Pallet Storage

Single level, at grade 2 drive aisles Central egress path Proprietary racking system for pallets

Government Provided

Utility spaces at grade Total Area: 2298 m2

General Materials of Construction Pre-engineered metal wall and roof panels

Factory applied coatings Mineral wool insulation and metal liner panels Exterior walls vary in fire-rating requirements

Exposed structural steel coated in intumescent coating where applicable Steel/Hollow Metal doors and frames, field painted Steel overhead coiling doors Aluminum louvers

Factory applied coatings Metal Pan stairs with painted steel guardrail and handrail

Structural

2 Cranes

Welded sections e.g. :IPRS 1300x400

Plate 1 (flange 1) : width 400mm x thickness 40mm

Plate 1 (Web of the beam): 1220mm x 25mm

Plate 3 (flange 2) : width 400mm x thickness 40mm

Total height: 40+1220+40 = 1300mm

Micropiling for:

- Waterpressure

- Pyrite and gypsum in the claystone -> potenial risk of swelling if the pyrite is exposed to oxygen

- Retaining wall

- Shoring (Verbau;

e.g.: Berliner Verbau; interpile sheeting)

Building 2 – Vehicle Storage Lower Level

Pre-engineered metal building

Micropiling for:

- Heavy loads on foundations

- Pyrite and gypsum in the claystone -> potenial risk of swelling if the pyrite is exposed to oxygen

Cast in place beams

Precast beams

Linear or isolated foundations for standard loads

Linear or isolated foundations for standard loads

Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Telecom

Regulation & specification: Luxembourg & UFC Luxembourgish & UFC requirements have been considered Mechanical systems as per Lux., DIN & EN regulations with

UFC standard regulations and specifications Plumbing systems as per Lux., DIN & EN regulations with UFC standard regulations and specifications Electrical systems as per Lux., DIN & EN regulations with UFC standard regulations and specifications Telecom systems as per Lux., DIN & EN regulations with UFC standard regulations and specifications

Mechanical systems

Mechanical systems as per Lux., DIN & EN regulations with UFC standard regulations and specifications, including:

HVAC systems Heating systems Boiler systems Mechanical doors

Plumbing systems

Plumbing systems as per Lux., DIN & EN regulations with UFC standard regulations and specifications, including:

Hot & Cold water Sanitary Fueling Compressed air

Electrical systems

Electrical, lightning protection & lighting systems as per Lux., DIN, EN regulations & UFC standards regulations and specs

New transformer fits CREOS prescriptions (Lux. Power company)

Telecom systems

Outside and inside facility cable (fiber and copper) and pathway for Data, Wi-Fi, Phone, Video Surveillance, and Access Control.

Communication Room Components

Fire Protection

Code compliance & life safety site map

Sprinkler & Smoke detection systems Both Luxembourgish & UFC requirements have been considered Sprinkler systems as per UFC req.

Water pump as per Lux. & UFC req.

Storage tank as per Lux. & UFC req.

Sprinkler & Smoke detection systems Both Luxembourgish & UFC requirements have been considered Fire alarms as per Lux. & UFC req.

Smoke detection systems as per Lux. req.

Criterias used

OC Briefing

U.S. PROCUREMENT LAW

& OVERSEAS

CONTRACTING IN

LUXEMBOURG

MS. NANCY VAN NOORTWIJK

OFFICE OF COUNSEL

• US Procurement Regulations and Important Clauses

• Joint Ventures

• Bonding Requirements

• Compliance with Local Labor Laws and Defense Base Act Insurance

• Prime Contractor Project Management

• US Contracting Officers

OVERVIEW

Contracts are awarded and executed under United States Procurement laws and regulations.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfdfara.htm

Army FAR Supplement (AFARS) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfafara.htm

U.S. PROCUREMENT LAW AND REGULATIONS

DFARS 252.233-7001

This contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the United States of America. By the execution of this contract, the Contractor expressly agrees to waive any rights to invoke the jurisdiction of local national courts where this contract is performed and agrees to accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the United States Court of Federal Claims for the hearing and determination of any and all disputes that may arise under the Disputes clause of this contract.

CHOICE OF LAW (OVERSEAS)

DISPUTES AND CLAIMS REGULATIONS

41 United States Code (U.S.C.) Chapt. 71 - Contract Disputes

FAR Subpart 33.2, Disputes and Appeals

FAR 52.233-1, Disputes

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BREACH

United States law will apply to resolve any applicable claim of breach of this contract

Specification Section 00.74.01 para. 3.2. Immunity From Legal Process The contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the United States Government against all claims and suits of whatsoever nature arising under or incidental to the performance of this contract by any subcontractor against the United States Government. The Contractor further agrees to waive his rights to bring suit or other legal action against the United States Government, except as provided in the Disputes clause of this contract and in the United States Federal Statutes.

IMMUNITY FROM LEGAL PROCESS

• The U.S. Government is very concerned that laborers on our projects receive working conditions and wages in accordance with Host Nation laws and regulations

• “Compliance With Local Labor Laws”, provides that contractors must comply with all host nation labor laws and regulations including laws and regulations relating to hours of work and compensation.

• Be aware that this applies to subcontractors as well as the prime contractor – the prime contractor is responsible for ensuring that all workers on the project are properly paid, regardless of whether the workers are employed directly by the prime contractor, principal subcontractor or subcontractors at any tier.

• The Government will always hold the prime responsible.

COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LABOR LAWS

Note that a waiver for DBA does not exist for Luxembourg.

Nevertheless, DBA insurance will be required for certain personnel in accordance with the clause.

Where required, no other insurance can serve as a substitute.

Proof of DBA insurance MUST be received by the Contracting Officer prior to start of work, or issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP).

DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

• Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance is commercially available from carriers and self-insured employers authorized by the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL table of authorized carriers and self-insured employers is available at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

• Refer to FAR Clause 52.228-3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (July 2014) and 52.000-4133 Workers Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) – Countries with Waivers (March 2017) for more DBA Insurance information and how to obtain DBA Insurance

DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE (CONT.)

http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

TAX EXEMPTIONS

United States contractors in Luxembourg solely for the purpose of supporting the U.S. forces shall not be subject to any form of income or profits tax by the Government of Luxembourg.

Importation of articles by any contractors acting on behalf of the U.S. shall be free of any import duties or taxes.

• Articles and services acquired by contractors acting on behalf of the U.S. are not subject to direct or indirect taxation, to include value added taxes, excise taxes, sales taxes or similar taxes.

• The VAT exemption procedure is still being determined between the Government of Luxembourg and the US. Once those procedures are available, they will be provided by amendment to the solicitation.

• The contractor is responsible for properly filling out the VAT exemption forms provided by the U.S. Government.

• The contractor is responsible for providing the Government with any information necessary to certify or process VAT exemption forms.

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

• Typically US government requires 100% Performance and Payment bonds issued by approved US surety companies (See FAR 52.228-15)

• If specifically allowed in the RFP (which it is here), a Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) and after award a Bank Letter of Guarantee (BLG) may be submitted instead of bond.

• The Government must be able to draw on the BLGs upon request without the need to take any legal action or obtain the consent of the contractor or any other proof or action.

Note: If a Joint Venture (JV), the Bank Letter of Assurance must cover the JV, not just one member of the JV.

BONDING REQUIREMENTS

If submitting a proposal as a joint venture (JV), the experience and past performance for each joint venture partner will be considered for the joint venture entity. JVs shall submit the following:

– A legally binding joint venture agreement signed by an authorized officer from each of the firms comprising the JV.

– Shall identify the chief executive of each entity identified

– Shall be translated into English

– Shall include a detailed statement outlining, in terms of percentages, the relationship of the JV in terms of ownership, capital contribution, profit distro/loss sharing; bonding responsibilities; party having overall control, etc.

Note: The JV agreement must show that joint venture members are jointly and severally liable for any obligations under the contract.

JOINT VENTURES

See RFP Section 00 21 00 for exact Instructions

- During Source Selection, prime contractors can receive credit for the experience, past performance and capabilities of a teaming partner provided the proposal includes an agreement with full disclosure of the teaming arrangement and company relationships, which must be signed by authorized representatives of all team members.

- The proposal must explain the major or critical aspects of the work to be performed by each team member (to include identification of team members, a full description of roles and responsibilities of team members, and the duration of the agreement).

TEAMING AGREEMENTS

• During Source Selection, prime contractors can receive credit for the experience, past performance and capabilities of a subcontractor provided the proposal includes a letter of commitment signed by authorized representatives of both the prime and subcontractor. You will be expected to use the committed subcontractors for the work you perform and failing to do so may be grounds for termination of the contract.

• Similarly, when a proposal specifies prime personnel by name you are expected to use those personnel for the work performed.

• Substitutes of key personnel or key contractors after award are allowed only with Contracting Officer approval. Proposed substitutes must be deemed equivalent to those proposed. This determination is a matter of Contracting Officer discretion

PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS OR KEY PERSONNEL

• The U.S. Government contracts are with the prime contractors.

• USACE expects the prime contractor to actively manage the project and ensure the work meets contract requirements and the U.S. Government will hold the prime contractors responsible for contract execution.

• When issues arise, the U.S. Government deals with primes, not subcontractors.

PRIME CONTRACTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Provision “Compliance With Host Country Rules and Customs” provides that the contractor is responsible for:

– Adequately manning and staffing the project.

– The contractor assumes the risk and cost of obtaining the necessary labor to execute the project.

– The U.S. Government will not compensate you if labor turns out to be more expensive than you expected.

– This is true even if the reason for the added expense is a change in HN laws and regulations that increases your labor cost.

– The U.S. Government may not have any influence over the HN regarding visas or work permits and may not provide any assistance.

PRIME CONTRACTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CONT.)

US CONTRACTING OFFICERS

The US acts through warranted Contracting Officers (KOs).

Contracting Officers are assisted by Administrative Contracting Officers (ACOs) and Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) acting within the bounds of authority delegated to them by the Contracting Officer.

Only a warranted Contracting Officer (or designated ACO) may provide direction to a contractor on a U.S.

Government contract.

QUESTIONS?

CT Briefing

PROCUREMENT MATTERS

RYAN SHOEMAKER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

LORRAINE LAURENTE

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

• Procurement Timeline

• System for Award Management

• Pre-Proposal Inquiries & ProjNet

• General Submission Information

• Submission Requirements

• Source Selection Approach

• Debriefings

OVERVIEW

• Contractors may ask questions during this Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit; however, those questions should also be submitted in writing in ProjNet Bidder Inquiry.

• These slides and sign-in sheets will be posted to sam.gov.

QUESTIONS DURING CONFERENCE AND SITE

VISIT

• RFP Issued – 13 February 2023

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

• Pre-Proposal Conference – 7 March 2023

• Pre-Proposal Site Visit – 7 March 2023

• Pre-Proposal Inquiries Due – 14 March 2023

• Subject to change (10 business days prior to proposal due date)

• Proposal Due Date – 28 March 2023

• Subject to change via amendment

• Anticipated Award – July 2023

• Provisions/clauses require all contractors to register and maintain an active SAM entity registration in order to be eligible for contract awards, as prescribed by the regulation at FAR Subpart 4.11.

Solicitations Provision: FAR 52.204-7 SAM Contract Clause: FAR 52.204-13 SAM Maintenance

• Contractors are required to update SAM registration ANNUALLY.

• In order to be eligible for the contract award resulting from this solicitation, Offerors are advised to take immediate action to ensure your SAM entity registration is current and/or will be current at the time of proposal receipt by this contracting office.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

Ref: RFP Section 00 21 16 - Instructions

• U.S. Federal Government mandates contractor registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the award of a Federal contract.

• How does your company register in SAM? Go to: https://www.sam.gov/

• The website contains a video overview briefing and user guides for assistance.

• For Help with SAM or FBO, Contact the Federal Service Desk: www.fsd.gov Live Chat or Web form or via Phone U.S. Calls: 866-606-8220 International Calls: 334-206-7828 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

Ref: RFP Section 00 21 16 - Instructions https://www.sam.gov/ http://www.fsd.gov/

Offerors shall submit inquiries via “Bidder Inquiry” in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. See the solicitation for ProjNet registration instructions.

Bidder Inquiry Key:

VIUKZF-DQBENN

Bidder Inquiries will be closed to new inquiries TEN business days before the proposal due date in order to appropriately respond and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES VIA PROJNET

Ref: RFP Section 00 21 16 - Instructions

Select USACE

Enter Email http://www.projnet.org/projnet

• The Government contemplates that the solicitation will result in a single Firm- Fixed-Price construction contract award using a best value tradeoff source selection process. This process permits tradeoffs among cost or price and non-cost factors.

• Offeror’s shall monitor the System for Award Management (sam.gov) for any amendments issued to the solicitation.

GENERAL SOLICITATION INFORMATION

• File Size Limitations. Offerors are advised that the file size limitation is 10MB due to email server restrictions.

• File Name. Each filename shall begin with the solicitation number, followed by the word “RESPONSE”, followed by your firm’s name, and finally a brief file description. EXAMPLES:

(1) “Firmname W912GB23R0009 PROPOSAL Volume I.pdf”

(2) “Firmname W912GB23R0009 PROPOSAL Volume I

Schedule.XER”

(3) “Firmname W912GB23R0009 PROPOSAL Volume II.pdf”

GENERAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Reference Section 00 21 16 Instructions

File Organization, Formatting, and other instructions.

Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be 10 point or larger and font text shall be legible. Pages shall be letter or A4 sized- -larger page sizes (such as 11x17 foldouts, etc.) will be counted as two pages.

Offerors shall prepare proposals in the English language.

Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors.

Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented.

Files shall be submitted in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text.

GENERAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION (CONT)

• Submission & Deadline.

Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on solicitation document.

The time & date of proposal receipt will be the delivery time & date recorded of email receipt on the Government’s server. The time the electronic submission is sent by the interested party is not determinative.

Do not assume that electronic e-mail submission will occur instantaneously.

Offerors should time their email submission with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process and troubleshooting. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the delivery and/or read confirmation for their record but shall also request confirmation.

GENERAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION (CONT)

RFP, VOLUME I, NON-PRICE

Section A –Executive Summary. Offerors shall submit a one (1) page cover letter including any applicable fully-executed joint venture agreements and fully executed teaming agreements.

Section B - Factor 1, Past Performance. Offerors shall submit a maximum of five (5) projects completed within the last six (6) years (from the RFP issue date) which are similar to this project in size and scope. Projects completed more than six (6) years before the solicitation issue date may be considered for evaluation purposes but may lessen the overall relevancy rating for that project.

Projects considered similar in size will have a minimum cost of $40,000,000.

Projects considered similar in scope will be vertical steel frame construction projects, such as large warehouses and/or vehicle maintenance facilities performed within the European Union.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Reference Section 00 22 16 Evaluation

Section B - Factor 1, Past Performance, Continued. Projects that contain the features below may be considered to be more relevant:

i. Large steel frame buildings that include the installation of large conveyance equipment.

ii. Projects demonstrating working on sites having restricted access.

iii. Projects constructed in locations with limited or confined work areas and on-going operations.

iv. Projects that demonstrate work in Luxembourg.

v. Projects that demonstrate working with the United States Government.

vi. Projects demonstrating working successfully with proposed Key Subcontractors, team members and/or the proposed JV Partners.

The Offeror should complete a Past Performance Information Sheet provided as an attachment to the RFP. Past Performance Information Sheets shall not exceed four (4) pages per project.

For each project submitted under Factor 1, Offerors shall include completed Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) record or completed Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire (PPQ) Form if a CPAR is not available.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (CONT)

Section C - Factor 2, Management Approach. The Offeror shall provide a Management Approach limited to 20 pages, including the following:

i. One (1) organizational chart and a narrative description of the Offeror’s overall structure and management of the project team from the Offeror’s Headquarters to the Offeror’s site office(s). The chart and narrative must:

− identify all offices involved in this contract − identify position(s) to communicate with the U.S. government − identify all positions by title, organization, and physical location, including subcontractors and consultants − include lines of reporting and technical areas of responsibility under the contract − clearly show the lines of authority of the Offeror’s Project Manager, Project Superintendent(s), CQC System Manager(s), Quality Control

Representative(s), and Site Safety and Health Officer(s), including all JV Partners and subcontractors (and each firm’s roles and responsibilities), when applicable

ii. Discuss how the Offeror will ensure consistent quality across the team. Discuss quality control lines of authority between subcontractors and prime.

iii. Discuss how the Offeror will ensure consistent safety across the team. Discuss safety lines of authority between subcontractors and prime.

iv. Discuss the Offeror’s plan to obtain, retain, coordinate, and manage subcontractors. Include any established relationships with organizations qualified for work within the scope of this RFP, including number of projects that have been completed together and/or number of years of partnering. Identify the significant aspects of the work that are to be self-performed and those that will be subcontracted. Identify the nature and overall percent of work that will be performed by the Prime Contractor and all key sub-contractors. Offerors are reminded of the requirements of 52.236-1, Performance of Work by the Contractor.

v. Discuss understanding of certification and registration requirements for companies in Luxembourg and demonstrate the ability to meet these requirements along with the demonstrated ability to communicate in Luxembourgish, French, and English.

Section D - Factor 3, Technical Approach Narrative and Schedule. The Offeror shall provide a plan describing their proposed approach to executing the work required by the RFP documents. The plan shall consist of (1) a Technical Approach Narrative and (2) Network Schedule. Limited to 10 pages for the Technical Approach Narrative, to include:

i. Describe the offerors overall plan for executing the work from NTP to final completion.

ii. Identify long lead-time items and describe steps to be taken to ensure they will be available on site timely.

ii. Identification of large equipment (including any proposed construction cranes, and batch plants) to be used to perform the work along with the source (self-owned, subcontractor, etc.).

iii. Identification of up to five (5) main risks identified by the offeror in their schedule, along with mitigation measures.

iv. Clearly identify any constraints on the schedules presented (e.g., labor or material availability, permits, weather, etc.).

Section D - Factor 3, Technical Approach Narrative and Schedule, Continued.

The Network Schedule must include both a Schedule and a Schedule Narrative consisting of the following:

i. A schedule prepared in Primavera P6 and submitted in PDF format specifically tailored to the project contemplated by the solicitation. The schedule shall include all the major portions of work, including submittals, reviews and approval periods.

ii. A description of activities along the critical path of the schedule and all activities with less than one week of float with their relation to the critical path.

iii. Explanation of how durations were determined, and logic developed.

VOLUME II, ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS / PRICE

Section A - Executive Summary. Offerors shall submit a one (1) page cover letter including the items listed in Section 00 22 16 of the solicitation.

Section B – Completed Solicitation Form (and amendments). Offerors shall submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 1442 using a printed copy of the SF 1442 included in this Solicitation. If applicable, Offerors shall also submit a completed SF 30 for each Solicitation amendment, acknowledging all the amendments.

Section C – SAM Registration, Representations & Certifications. Offerors shall submit the following:

i. A completed clause FAR 52.204-8(d).

ii. A copy of their current “Entity Registration” in the System for Award Management (SAM) as recorded at www.sam.gov, showing the following sections: “core data, “assertions”, and “POCs”.

iii. A copy of their current “FAR & DFARS Report” that demonstrates all their completed representations and certifications as recorded at www.sam.gov.

Section D – Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA), Bank Letter of Guaranty (BLG), Bonds, Insurance and other Sureties, and Financial Information.

i. If an offeror intends to provide performance and payment bonds upon contract award, it must provide with its proposal a Bid Bond or other Bid Guarantee conforming to the requirements in FAR provision 52.228-1.

ii. If an offeror intends to provide a BLG upon contract award, it must provide with its proposal a BLA equal to 10% of the proposed price and substantively following the model provided in the RFP.

iii. Offerors shall submit financial information to demonstrate they have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them. For example, past three years financial statements, annual reports, Dun & Bradstreet Ratings, and/or bank name, phone number and POC, etc.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (CONT)

http://www.sam.gov/

Section E – Price. The Offeror is required to submit a complete Price Schedule that includes completion of all contract line-item numbers (CLINs). An Offeror that fails to submit a complete price proposal may be considered unacceptable and may not receive further consideration.

Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

(i) Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the Solicitation.

(ii) Comparison of proposed prices with the independent Government cost estimate.

(iii) Comparison of proposed prices with available historical information.

Trade-off Process (FAR 15.101-1) The Government considers it to be in its best interest to allow award to other than the lowest priced Offeror or other than the highest technically rated Offeror.

Factors include:

Non-Price Factors:

Factor 1: Past Performance Factor 2: Management Approach Factor 3: Technical Approach Narrative and Schedule

Price Factor Factor 4: Price

Relative Importance of the Evaluation Factors. The non-price factors, when combined are of approximately equal importance to price. Factor 1, Past Performance, is significantly more important than Factor 2, Management Approach and Factor 3, Technical Approach Narrative and Schedule. Factor 2, Management Approach and Factor 3, Technical Approach Narrative and Schedule are of equal importance.

SOURCE SELECTION APPROACH

What is a Debriefing?

A Debriefing under FAR Part 15 is an opportunity for an offeror to better understand the basis for an agency’s selection decision.

Debriefings give you a chance to hear from the agency regarding:

the evaluation process;

how your proposal was evaluated in relation to the evaluation criteria;

what was successful in your proposal;

what was lacking in need of improvement in your proposal; and reasonable responses to relevant questions about whether the source selection procedures were followed.

Offeror must submit a debriefing request to USACE within 3 calendar days after notification of exclusion from the competitive range or contract award.

DEBRIEFINGS

FINAL COMMENTS / REMINDERS

• These slides only summarized portions of the solicitation. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to thoroughly read the entire solicitation and understand the requirements. You may be disqualified for submitting a proposal that does not meet all the requirements.

• Offerors with questions and technical inquiries shall submit their inquiries via “Bidder Inquiry” in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. Bidder Inquiry Key:

VIUKZF-DQBENN

• Proposals shall be via emailed to both the Contract Specialist, Ms. Lorraine Laurente, at lorraine.q.laurente@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Mr.

Ryan Shoemaker, at ryan.s.shoemaker@usace.army.mil.

http://www.projnet.org/projnet mailto:lorraine.q.laurente@usace.army.mil mailto:ryan.s.shoemaker@usace.army.mil

Ms. Lorraine Laurente Contract Specialist Phone: +49 611 9744 2775 Email: lorraine.q.laurente@usace.army.mil

Mr. Ryan Shoemaker Contracting Officer Phone: +49 611 9744 2746 Email: ryan.s.shoemaker@usace.army.mil

POINTS OF CONTACT

mailto:lorraine.q.laurente@usace.army.mil mailto:ryan.s.shoemaker@usace.army.mil

Questions?