W912HP-15-4-0012_Amend_07_Phase_II.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to initiate Phase 2 of this procurement. Phase 2 proposals must be submitted in accordance w ith this amendment no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, 14 Sept 2015.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 39

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 31-Aug-2015

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 W912HP-14-R-0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Feb-2014

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

31-Aug-2015

CODE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHARLESTON

DISTRICT, CONTRACTING DIVISION

69-A HAGOOD AVENUE

CHARLESTON SC 29403

W912HP 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912HP-14-R-0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

ISSUED AMENDMENT 07

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PHASE II SEED PROJECT PROPOSAL

SOLICITATION SECTION

00100

(Phase 2 Seed Project)

BUILDING 2270 RENOVATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ARMY BAND

Fort Jackson, South Carolina

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND

INSTRUCTIONS

A. BASIS FOR AWARD PHASE 2 (Seed Project) The Contracting Officer may award up to 7 (seven) firm fixed-price contracts to the responsible Offeror(s) whose proposal the Source Selection Authority determines conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best value to the Government, considering the non-price factors described herein and price. Non-price factors from Phase 1 and Phase 2 (Seed Project) are all equal in weight. All Non-Price Factors (Phase 1 and 2) when combined are equal to Price. The intent of this solicitation is to obtain the best proposal within the cost limitation. There is no obligation to approach or match the cost limitation in the offer. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers.

The Government will not award a contract to an Offeror whose proposal contains a deficiency. The Government will utilize the Best Value Tradeoff Process for Source Selection in accordance with FAR 15.101-1 to determine best value. This process permits tradeoffs among cost or price and non-cost factors. Award will be made to the Offerors proposing the combination most advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the proposals received. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than “Acceptable” must be achieved for all of the Non-

Price Factors (Phase 1 and 2). 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. The perceived benefits of the higher priced proposal shall merit the additional cost, and the rationale for tradeoffs must be documented in the file in accordance with FAR 15.406.

NOTE: ALL NON-PRICE FACTORS FOR PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 (SEED

PROJECT) ARE EQUAL IN WEIGHT. ALL NON-PRICE FACTORS (PHASE 1

AND 2) WHEN COMBINED ARE APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO PRICE.

B. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PHASE 2 (Seed Project)

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. The Offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this section of the Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation at or before the exact time specified.

There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this RFP.

Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Copies of the RFP are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All RFP documents will made available for viewing at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website (http://www.fbo.gov). All amendments will be made available for viewing in FBO. It shall be the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments.

2. INQUIRIES

Offerors with technical inquiries shall submit their inquiries in writing via “Bidder Inquiry” in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. The bidder inquiry key is 2J6XE4- CGKAHC. Further, no questions, unless in the government’s interest, will be answered any later than ten business days prior to the stated deadline for offers.

All Offerors are encouraged to register on ProjNet for alerts so as to stay abreast of Q&A’s that are posted in reference to this solicitation. Only self-registered users on ProjNet can submit & review inquiries. To self-register, go to the webpage, click BID tab, select Bidder Inquiry, select agency

USACE, enter the key for this solicitation listed above and your email address. After initial login, enter all the required information to create your user ID. Verify the information on the next screen and from there you may submit and view inquiries.

Those submitting inquiries will receive a system generated email notification when their inquiry has been processed and answered. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to monitor for inquiries and responses.

3. GENERAL PROPOSAL FORMAT – PHASE 2 (Seed Project)

a. Electronic Proposals. In an effort to reduce paperwork and costs, ALL

PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. ELECTRONIC

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEB-

BASED FILESHARING SYSTEM: Attunity Repli W eb Managed File Transfer (A- RMFT). The A-RMFT web address (URL) is https://filetransfer.usace.army.mil. See below for instructions on creating an A- RMFT account and how to accomplish the proposal submission process. Electronic submission sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/Fedex delivery of hard copies and/or CD-ROMs is not authorized. It is important that Offerors CAREFULLY follow the RFP instructions below pertaining to account creation, as well as upload / delivery, file organization / file-naming conventions, and file formatting.

b. A-RMFT Account Creation. A-RMFT is accessible at https://filetransfer.usace.army.mil, but Offerors must be invited from an internal USACE user before gaining access to the site. To receive an electronic invitation, Offerors shall notify Contract Specialist Angela Kelly (843.329.8060/ Angela.Kelly@usace.army.mil) via email of their intent to submit a proposal. This must be done NO LATER than seven calendar days prior to proposal due date. At a minimum, the notification shall include the Offeror’s name, CAGE code, DUNS number, and point-of-contact information (email / primary phone) for the individual(s) that will receive the invitation(s). In response, an invitation will be sent for the purpose of A-RMFT account creation. Offerors may specify multiple individuals. IMPORTANT: The invitation will expire after seven calendar days if it is not accepted. Additionally, once the invitation is accepted, user accounts will be set to expire after 7 days. This period can be extended by an additional 7 days if the user is sent another invitation. Be advised that non-USACE A-RMFT users can only deliver to the USACE recipients from whom they received the invitation, or from whom they have otherwise already had an exchange within A-RMFT. Offerors encountering problems with this registration process should contact the Contract Specialist listed above.

c. A-RMFT Proposal Submission Instructions. When completing the transmittal at the A-RMFT website, Offerors shall follow the following instructions:

(i) Addressees. This process is similar to sending an email. You will be asked to enter e-mail addresses for the recipients. For this solicitation, the recipient will be Contract Specialist Angela Kelly (843.329.8060/ Angela.Kelly@usace.army.mil). Be sure to address your A-RMFT message to this recipient. When the upload completes, the specified recipients will be notified.

(ii) Delivery Title (Subject Line). Offerors shall title the A-RMFT delivery

(subject line) as follows, tailoring the highlighted font as appropriate:

“COMPANY NAME PROPOSAL: W912HP-14-R-0012 Multiple Award Task

Order Contract for South Carolina and US Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division (SAD) Region.

(iii) Upload Completion & Delivery Deadline. The non-price proposals

(volume I) are due as specified on the solicitation document (as amended if applicable). The price proposals (volume II) are due on xxxxxxxxxxx at 2:00PM (EDT). The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within A-RMFT. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. Large files (e.g.

10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Also, be advised A-RMFT has a 2GB file size limit per delivery Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. If an electronic submission is uploaded minutes before the deadline but the upload doesn’t complete until after the deadline, the submission will be considered late. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record.

(iv) File Organization & Naming Convention. The price proposal volume and the non-price volumes shall be submitted as separate files.

They may be delivered together, but they MUST be submitted as separate single files.

Offerors shall title the file(s) in the following format, tailoring the highlighted font as appropriate:

Volume I - Non-Price: “W912HP-15-R-0007_COMPANY NAME_VOL I NON- PRICE”, Date.

Volume II - Price: “W912HP-15-R-0007_COMPANY NAME_VOL II PRICE”, Date.

VOLUME 1 Non-Price:

Factor 4: Phase 2 (Seed Project) UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORK Factor 5: Phase 2 (Seed Project) DURATION AND PROJECT

SCHEDULE

VOLUME 2 Price:

(i) Section A- A completed Standard Form (SF) 1442, using a printed copy of the SF 1442 included in this solicitation for the contract. As applicable, Offerors shall also submit a completed SF 30 for each solicitation amendment, acknowledging the amendments.

(ii) Section B- A completed Section 600, Representations and

Certifications, using a printed copy of Section 600 included in this solicitation. Please note that the representations and certifications must also be completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov.

(iii) Section C- Financial Information (e.g. past three years financial statements, annual reports, Dun & Bradstreet Ratings, and or number, banks name and POC, etc.).

d. Electronic files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. If the electronic files are of a size at which they must be compressed (zipped), they shall be compressed into one zipped folder using WinZip version 6.2 or later. Self extracting exe files will not be accepted.

e. Offerors shall prepare proposals in the English language. The proposal shall be typed and neatly organized. All pages shall be numbered. Type pitch shall be 10 pitch or larger.

f. Information presented should be organized so as to pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in the each section for each factor.

g. 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 set forth below in paragraphs 4 and 5 below

h. Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2004),” subparagraph (e), which is found in Section L of the RFP.

The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

C. EVALUATION APPROACH – PHASE 2 (Seed Project)

All proposals will be evaluated on the factors listed below. Offerors are required to provide data addressing all stated factors in a clear and understandable format. If an Offeror does not have data relating to a specific factor, it shall be clearly stated in the proposal.

Proposals that do not clearly address all factors may be considered unacceptable and may not receive further consideration. A detailed explanation of the criteria for the evaluation is set forth in the “PHASE 2 (Seed Project) FACTORS AND RATINGS,” paragraph D of this section. Evaluators will ensure Offeror’s complied with all submission requirements set forth in the “PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PHASE 2 (Seed Project),” paragraph B of this section. The non-price and price factors are as follows:

NON-PRICE FACTORS: The purpose of the non-price factors is to assess whether the Offeror’s proposal will satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements. A marginal or an unacceptable evaluation for Factors 1 through 5 will result in an overall unacceptable proposal.

Factor 1: Phase 1 CORPORATE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Factor 2: Phase 1 PAST PERFORMANCE Factor 3: Phase 1 ORGANIZATIONAL APPROACH Factor 4: Phase 2 (Seed Project) UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORK Factor 5: Phase 2 (Seed Project) DURATION AND PROJECT

SCHEDULE

PRICE FACTOR: The purpose of the price factor is to ensure a fair and reasonable price. The price factor will be evaluated differently than the non-price factors, and is subject to Contract Pricing policies as set forth in FAR Subpart 15.4.

Factor 6: Phase 2 (Seed Project) PRICE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION FACTORS: In accordance with FAR 15.304(e), all non-price factors for phase 1 (factors 1-3) and phase 2 (factors 4 and 5 for seed project) are equal in weight. All non-price factors from Phase 1 and 2 (Factors 1 through 5) when combined are approximately equal to Price.

Concurrent with or upon completing the evaluation of all non-price proposals, the Contracting Officer will, in accordance with the provisions of this RFP and applicable acquisition regulations, evaluate price. In the event that discussions are determined necessary, the Contracting Officer will conduct discussions with Offerors determined to be within the competitive range. In determining the competitive range, the Government will include analysis of the non-price and price proposals of Offerors.

Upon conclusion of discussions, the Contracting Officer will request final proposal revisions and may, upon receipt of final proposal revisions, proceed to award a contract without further discussions or notice.

D. PHASE 2 (Seed Project) FACTORS AND RATINGS:

1. FACTOR 4 – UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORK:

a. The government will evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of the work on the basis of information presented that demonstrates the offeror’s:

Understanding of the unique site constraints of the building addition.

Narrative should address utilities, topography and relationship to existing building 2270.

Understanding of the unique technical requirements of the building addition as related to UFC 4-171-04AN. Narrative should address major features and acoustical criteria.

Understanding of the unique renovation requirements of building 2270.

Narrative should address the requirements of selective demolition and accommodation of ‘Wenger Sound Modules’.

Understanding of the unique renovation requirements of building 2280.

Narrative should address selective demolition and hazardous materials abatement.

b. Submission Requirements:

i. Narrative: At a minimum, the proposal submission for this factor shall be prepared by the Designer of Record and include a brief narrative that clearly demonstrates an understanding of each requirement; an explanation of the contractor’s approach to the above requirements in paragraph D.1.a.

Provide charts, tables, sketches and maps as needed to make the work approach understandable. The offerors shall provide a conceptual work plan (no more than 10 pages) that describes the work to be accomplished for the project.

ii. Organizational Chart: The chart should identify the key personnel and individuals on the project team that show clear lines of authority, responsibility, and communication between corporate staff, key on-site staff, and subcontractor interface. Offerors should propose a logical flow of authority and demonstrate that assigned responsibilities and experience of proposed on-site personnel will enhance operation of the project.

c. For the Understanding of the Work evaluation, Offerors will be assigned a combined technical/risk rating from the following table, based on the evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal:

NON-PRICE FACTOR COMBINED TECHNICAL/RISK RATINGS

Color Rating Description

Blue Out-standing

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weakness. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Purple Good Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Green Accept-able

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Un-acceptable

Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is unawardable.

2. FACTOR 5 - DURATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE:

a. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed Seed Project duration to ensure it does not exceed the maximum task order duration specified in the RFP.

The Government will also evaluate the Offeror’s Seed Project Schedule to ensure it reflects the proposed task order duration and shall present a sequence of work and reasonable activity durations for working around building systems and components to remain.

b. Submission Requirements:

i. Proposed Seed Project Task Order Duration: The Offeror shall propose the task order duration in the appropriate Contract Line Item Number in the Bidding Schedule, not to exceed the maximum task order duration specified for the initial Seed Project task order.

ii. Project Schedule: Provide a time scaled summary network Project Schedule for the Seed Project for integrated design and construction prepared in a software capable of meeting all requirements of Section 01 32

01.00 10. The Project Schedule shall be clearly labeled as Tab A. This summary schedule will, after contract award, be replaced with a Project Schedule as required by Section 01 32

1.1 10. The project schedule shall be task oriented, indicating the number of calendar days, after notice to proceed, by which milestones are to be achieved. The proposed project schedule shall reflect the proposed task order duration and shall present a sequence of work and reasonable activity durations for working around building systems and components to remain. Specifically address the following items:

(a) Show the design phase, including events associated with coordinating the interim and final submittals for each design stage and package and the proper handling of the review comments for each design submittal (see Section 01 33 16).

(b) ) Offeror must demonstrate the capability and flexibility to plan and schedule the complete project to meet the proposed contract completion period. Clearly identify any constraints on the schedule presented (e.g., labor or material availability, permits, weather, etc.).

(c) Clearly indicate the critical path.

(d) Show turnover of the facility. The time to complete the facility and turnover to the Government must consider the requirement for the Contractor’s CQC completion inspection and the subsequent joint contractor-Government turnover inspections (See Section 01 45 00.00 10)

(e) Show Closeout Submittal activities (See Section 01 78 00).

iii. Project Schedule Narrative: Provide a narrative that explains the Project Schedule within Tab A and do not to exceed 2 (two) typewritten pages. Specifically address the following items:

(a) Describe the design packaging plan for separate design stages and packages.

(b) Describe any construction challenges that the Offeror foresees that may jeopardize the successful completion of all contract work, plans for overcoming these challenges, and how the schedule will be used to manage construction.

(c) Demonstrate the offeror’s understanding of working within a partially renovated building and the management approach to protect the existing building components and systems to remain.

(d) Describe closeout inspections, turnover, and closeout submittal procedures.

c. For the Duration and Project Schedule evaluation, Offerors will be assigned a combined technical/risk rating from the following table, based on the evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal:

NON-PRICE FACTOR COMBINED TECHNICAL/RISK RATINGS

Color Rating Description

Blue Out-standing

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weakness. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Purple Good Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Green Accept-able

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Un-acceptable

Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is unawardable.

E. EVALUATION OF INDIVIDUAL FACTORS

1. PHASE 2 – FACTOR 4 – UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORK

a. Evaluation Criteria:

Narrative: The Offeror’s Understanding or Work Narrative will be evaluated based on the basis of information presented that demonstrates the offeror’s:

Understanding of the unique site constraints of the building addition.

Narrative should address utilities, topography and relationship to existing building 2270.

Understanding of the unique technical requirements of the building addition as related to UFC 4-171-04AN. Narrative should address major features and acoustical criteria.

Understanding of the unique renovation requirements of building 2270. Narrative should address the requirements of selective demolition and accommodation of ‘Wenger Sound Modules’.

Understanding of the unique renovation requirements of building 2280. Narrative should address selective demolition and hazardous materials abatement.

NOTE: The Offeror’s proposal must address all areas described above to be considered Acceptable.

Organizational Chart: The chart should identify the key personnel and individuals on the project team that show clear lines of authority, responsibility, and communication between corporate staff, key on-site staff, and subcontractor interface. Offerors should propose a logical flow of authority and demonstrate that assigned responsibilities and experience of proposed on-site personnel will enhance operation of the project.

NOTE: The Offeror’s proposal must provide an Organizational Chart that addresses all the requirements above to be considered Acceptable.

2. PHASE 2 – FACTOR 5 - DURATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE

a. Evaluation Criteria:

Proposed Contract Duration: This duration will become the contractually binding completion period. The Government will evaluate the contract duration, as proposed by the Firm in the Contract Line Item Schedule, not to exceed the maximum allowed duration specified in specification section 00 73 10. In assessing the reasonableness of the proposed contract duration, the Government may take into account how well the proposed summary schedule supports the proposed duration, as well as use other information, such as but not limited to independent judgment concerning logic, constraints and typical construction durations. A proposed contract duration matching the maximum allowed contract duration is “acceptable”.

A proposed contract duration shorter than the maximum allowed duration will receive additional rating consideration, provided it is realistic and deemed to be achievable. The Government will consider an unreasonably condensed contract duration, which places additional cost or schedule risk on the Government or which may create a risk of contract or performance failure, as a significant weakness or a deficiency, depending upon the evaluators' judgment.

During the subsequent comparison between proposals, differences between proposed contract durations of at least three weeks (differences of 21 calendar days between proposals) will be considered an advantage to the Government, with greater differences also considered, accordingly.

No advantage will be considered between proposals for differences less than 21 calendar days.

Summary Schedule: In addition to the proposed contract duration, the Government will evaluate the summary schedule for integrated design and construction. The length of the schedule must match the proposed contract duration. If it is shorter than the proposed contract duration, it offers no advantage to the Government because it is non-binding, only representing a preliminary planned schedule. A Schedule shorter than the proposed contract duration may indicate the Firm is placing additional risk on the Government for any delays between the scheduled completion date and the required contract completion period. Both parties shall assume field overhead costs are included in the contract price for the full proposed contract duration. Therefore, the Government believes that there is no valid need to shorten the schedule less than the full proposed contract duration.

The Government will evaluate the schedule to assess the strength of understanding of the project scope, restrictions which must be considered in the schedule e.g., permitting (see Section 01 10 00), long lead items, etc.

The Government will evaluate the strength of understanding of events associated with coordinating design submittals, reviews and incorporating review comments, the firm's capability to schedule the complete project within the proposed contract duration and the realism of the schedule. The Government will evaluate the design packaging plan for logic, reasonableness, how it facilitates meeting the proposed contract duration and how it facilitates the Government’s ability to timely perform its design reviews. The packaging plan should minimize risk to the Contractor and to the Government for tear-out and coordination for reviews. For example, is the footing and foundation plan based on adequate design for building loads; etc.? A schedule that offers advantage(s) to the Government over one that merely indicates an adequate understanding of the scope, restrictions, major milestones and general understanding of the various events that can affect start and completion of construction will receive additional consideration.

3. PHASE 2 – FACTOR 6 – PRICE

a. Price will not be rated, but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. The price evaluators will also check for appearance of unbalanced line item prices. Offerors are cautioned to distribute direct costs, such as material, labor, equipment, subcontractors, etc. and to evenly distribute indirect costs, such as job overhead, home office overhead, bond, etc., to the appropriate contract line items.

F. DISCUSSIONS.

The source selection process for this procurement is based upon the assumption and the specified intent of the Government to award without discussions. If after receipt of proposals it is subsequently determined discussions are necessary, appropriate steps will be taken and the need for such discussions adequately documented in the contract file in accordance with FAR Part 15.306(a)(3).

1. Solicitation: Revise provisions and clauses as listed separately.

2. Add Mini-MATOC Specifications: Issue specifications for the base ID/IQ FY15 South Carolina

Mini-MATOC. Reference documents bearing the title below and header notation “FY15 SC MINI- MATOC; RTA dated August 19, 2015”:

FY15 South Carolina Mini-MATOC

SPECIFICATIONS

RTA dated August 19, 2015

3. Issue Seed Project Task Order RFP: Issue the RFP for the Mini-MATOC SEED Project.

Reference documents bearing the title below and header notation “SEED PROJECT: Building 2270”:

RFP

BUILDING 2270 RENOVATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ARMY BAND

Fort Jackson, South Carolina August 19, 2015

SECTION 00600 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

The following have been added by reference:

252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications JAN 2015

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

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

(2) The small business size standard is [insert size standard].

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

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

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

(vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

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

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

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

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

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

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

(xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $79,507, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $79,507 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

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

(xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

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

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

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

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

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

The following have been deleted:

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications JAN 2014 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a

Terrorist Country

JAN 2009

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country

DEC 2006

252.223-7001 Hazard Warning Labels DEC 1991 252.225-7006 Quarterly Reporting of Actual Contract Performance Outside the United States

OCT 2010

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY 2014 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.204-2 Security Requirements AUG 1996 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation

DEC 2014

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

JUL 2013

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

DEC 2014

52.210-1 Market Research APR 2011 52.211-13 Time Extensions SEP 2000 52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation OCT 2010 52.215-18 Reversion or Adjustment of Plans for Postretirement Benefits

(PRB) Other than Pensions

JUL 2005

52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2014 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements MAY 2014 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records MAY 2014 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations

MAY 2014

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity APR 2015 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction

APR 2015

52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method)

MAY 2014

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans JUL 2014 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUL 2014 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JUL 2014 52.222-38 Compliance With Veterans' Employment Reporting

Requirements

SEP 2010

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification AUG 2013 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data JAN 1997 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification MAY 2008 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

MAY 2014

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds MAY 2014 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit NOV 2014 52.230-2 Cost Accounting Standards MAY 2014 52.230-3 Disclosure And Consistency Of Cost Accounting Practices MAY 2014 52.230-6 Administration of Cost Accounting Standards JUN 2010 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-25 Requirements for Registration of Designers JUN 2003 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items APR 2015 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction MAR 1994 52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction OCT 2010 52.249-2 Alt I Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-

Price) (Apr 2012) - Alternate I

SEP 1996

252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

DEC 2014

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010)

(a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that-

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals-

(A) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(B) Have ( ) have not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks “have”, the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation); and

(C) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision.; and

(D) Have , have not , within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied.

(1) Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply:

(i) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted.

(ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded.

(2) Examples. (i) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. Sec. 6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(ii) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. Sec. 6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(iii) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. Sec. 6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment.

(iv) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. 362 (the Bankruptcy Code).

(ii) The Offeror has ( ) has not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency.

(2) Principal, for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager;

head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

(c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible.

(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a…