W912HQ-15-R-0003_Amendment_0001.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Amendment is to address questions submitted by interested vendors. Additionally, Sections B, L & M are chaged to add additional instructions, and the Labor Category Qualifications, Appendix B, has been updated.The Proposal Due date is extended to 21 October 2015.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 30

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Oct-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 W912HQ-15-R-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Sep-2015

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 5 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

02-Oct-2015

CODE

USACE HUMPHREYS ENGR CTR SPT ACTIVITY

ATTN: CECT-HC,

7701 TELEGRAPH ROAD

ALEXANDRIA VA 22315-3860

W912HQ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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EMAIL:TEL:

W912HQ-15-R-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 13-Oct-2015 02:00 PM to 21-Oct-2015 02:00 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

SECTION B

B001

Offerors shall not enter figures into any of the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). These CLINs are placeholders to be used in awarding task orders. See Section L for instructions on Price information that shall be submitted by Offerors in the proposal.

B002

The labor hour quantities listed in the CLINS and on Attachment Number 4, the Excel format 5- Year Price Schedule, are estimated quantities and are for evaluation of offers only. The Government reserves the right to exceed the quantities or award fewer quantities than those stated in any one line item, provided that the total dollar amount does not exceed the ceiling amount of $47,000,000.00 over the entire period of performance.

Labor rates in this Schedule will be used in pricing of all task orders and task order modifications issued throughout the life of the contract. The labor rates applicable to this contract are ceiling rates. Nothing precludes the contractor from proposing lower rates in response to a given task order solicitation in order to increase the competitiveness of its task order proposal. Were the contractor subsequently selected for task order award, the lower rates would be incorporated into the salient task order.

B003

The Water Resources Analytical & Professional Support Services are categorized into three Domains: (1) Program Management, Research, Planning and Policy Support, (2) Business Management, Financial Management Services and Support, and (3) Facilitation, Outreach, Communication, and Training Support. These domains comprise the acquisition life cycle services necessary to meet a wide-range of departmental requirements.

This contract will provide for both an Unrestricted Track (Full and Open Competition), and a Small Business Set-Aside Track. The Government expects to set-aside a minimum of 15% of the total available contract dollars under the Small Business Set-Aside Track. With regard to the set-aside tracks, all contractors in these tracks must meet the small business size standard of

$15 million under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541618, “Other Professional Consulting Services.” The Domains and Tracks as listed below:

Domain 1: Program Management, Research, Planning and Policy Support

Unrestricted Track Small Business Set-Aside Track

Applicable to:

o PWS 3.1 Studies o PWS 3.2 Decision Support Systems and tools o PWS 3.3 Water Resources Data, Methodologies, Tools and Models

Domain 2: Business Management, Financial Management Services and Support o PWS 3.5 Analyses and Assessments

Domain 3: Facilitation, Outreach, Communication, and Training Support o PWS 3.4 Facilitation, Outreach, and Training Services

NOTE: Large businesses must submit proposals to satisfy all three Domain Unrestricted Track requirements. Small business concerns may submit proposals to satisfy any or all of the listed Domain Small Business Set-Aside Track requirements.

Small Businesses must clearly indicate, on the Proposal Cover Sheet, which Domain/s they are submitting the proposal for. Only one (1) Proposal need be submitted, with adequate content to evaluate the Offeror under all the Domains applied for, in accordance with the submittal requirements as outlined in Section L of this Solicitation.

Future Task Order requirements will be analyzed by the Customer and the Contracting Officer, and if the requirement is determined to be suitable for one or more of the small businesses contract holders, it will be set-aside for small business for competition. Once the Government has reached its goal of setting aside 15% of the total contract award ceiling (per year), both large and small business contract holders will be given fair opportunity to submit proposals for all remaining Task Orders.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX A - LABOR CATEGORIES

APPENDIX A – LABOR CATEGORIES

The following labor categories are the only approved labor categories to be used on task orders:

1. Senior Principal Investigator (SPI)

Responsibility (RESP): This category is intended to be used rarely and only when the highest level of subject matter expertise in water resource related fields is required. When used, they will be the senior topic expert on the assigned task. The SPI may design the approach for solving the problem and may oversee the execution of the study, providing advice and guidance as necessary. It is expected that, when used, the SPI with the most expertise in the required discipline will work on that task, e.g. a task requiring expertise in economics should be headed by a SPI with a background in economics.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ): The SPI shall have a PHD in a discipline that is closely related to the water resources fields, plus 10 years of experience in these fields. In lieu of the PHD, the SPI may substitute a Master's degree in a relation field plus 15 years of experience in water resources fields or a Bachelors degree in a related field plus 20 years of experience in water resources fields.

2. Principal Investigator (PI)

RESP: The PI will usually be the senior topic expert on the assigned task. The PI will design the approach for solving the problem and will oversee the execution of the study, providing advice and guidance as necessary. It is expected that the PI with the most expertise in the required discipline will work on that task, e.g. a task requiring expertise in economics should be headed by a PI with a background in economics.

MQ: The PI shall have a PhD in a discipline** that is closely related to the water resources fields, plus 3 years of experience in these fields, 2 of which must have been at a level of responsibility equivalent to the senior analysts or PI level. In lieu of the PhD, the PI may substitute a Masters degree in a related field plus 5 years of experience in water resources fields, 3 years at the PI level. Similarly, a Bachelors degree in a related field plus 8 years of experience in water resources fields, 3 years at the PI level meets the minimum qualifications.

3. Senior Analysts (SA)

RESP: The SA will work closely with the PI in developing the approach for solving the problem.

The SA will then be the study manager in charge of carrying out the technical aspects of the study. The SA will normally design and perform any analysis of data and draw conclusions.

MQ: The SA shall have a PhD in a discipline that is closely related to these fields, plus 2 years of experience in water resources fields, or a Masters degree in a related field plus 3 years of experience or a Bachelors degree in a related field plus 4 years of experience.

4. Project Manager/Administrator (PM)

RESP: The PA will insure that the firm has all of the necessary resources available for carrying out an assigned task, including material supplies as well as personnel. The PA will also insure that work progresses in a timely manner and that schedules are met. When schedules cannot be met, the PA will be responsible for notifying the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officers Representative and requesting an extension.

MQ: The PM shall have a Masters degree in Management or a water resources related field plus 3 years of experience, 2 of which must have been at the PA level or a Bachelors degree in Management or a water resources related field plus 5 years of experience conducting such studies as will be derived from this contract, 3 of which must have been at the PA level.

5. Programmer/Analysts (P/A)

RESP: The P/A will be responsible for modifying existing computer software or developing new programs to perform various kinds of analysis as directed by the PI and or the SA for the task.

MQ: The P/A shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in developing and writing computer software applications. Two years of this experience in water resources related fields.

6. Mid-Level Analyst (MA)

RESP: The MA will work closely with the SA in conducting the analysis of data and drawing conclusions. The MA will also work closely with SA to write-up the results of the study and to prepare any summary of findings and recommendations.

MQ: The MA shall have a Masters Degree in a field related to water resources plus 2 years of water resources related work or a Bachelors degree plus 3 years experience at the Research Assistant level.

7. Journeyman Analysts (JA)

RESP: The JA will work closely with the SA and MA in conducting the analysis of data and drawing conclusions. The JA will also work closely with SA/MA to write-up the results of the study and to prepare any summary of findings and recommendations.

MQ: The JA shall have a Masters degree plus 1 year of experience at water resources related work or a Bachelors degree plus 2 years experience at the Research Assistant level.

8. Research Assistant (RA)

RESP: The RA will be responsible for gathering data through various sources and sorting out that data into segments that are more useful to the SA and PI. Data collection might consist of collecting original data through interviews, etc. or by use of the U. S. Census and other printed matter or computer files.

MQ: The RA shall have a minimum of a Masters degree or a Bachelors degree with one year experience in water resources related fields.

9. Writer/Editor (W/E)

RESP: Some tasks will require a formal written report, to be completed and presented camera ready for publication. Often this will require the W/E to help write the report to make it more readable to the public. This might mean clarifying technical points so that the layman can understand what is being presented. The degree of simplicity required will be determined by the nature of the task.

MQ: The W/E shall have a Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in writing and editing reports and books for publication. One year of experience must be in a water resources related field.

10. Administrative/Clerical (A/C)

(**Water Resources related disciplines include: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Economics, Environmental Planning, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Planning, and Sociology.)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

SECTION L

General Instructions:

NOTE: Large Business Offerors are to submit a proposal that covers the requirements of all Domains. Small Businesses must clearly indicate, on a Proposal Cover Sheet, which Domain/s they are submitting the proposal for.

a) This section provides a general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The Offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested in this section and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any Offeror who submits an incomplete package may be considered ineligible for award. The proposal must be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement and Appendices thereto. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this section may result in unfavorable proposal evaluation.

b) Proposal Submission. Offerors shall submit proposals to the following address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity ATTN: CECT-HC (Mr. Richard J. Pecoraro) 7701 Telegraph Road Kingman Building, Room 1B01 Alexandria, VA 22315

c) The package exterior should contain the solicitation number W912HQ-15-R-0003.

Electronic submissions will NOT be accepted. Failure to submit proposals by the closing time and date designated in Block 9 of the SF33 may result in the proposal being deemed “late” and not considered for evaluation. See FAR 52.215-1 for rules concerning submission of offers and late proposals. Proposals will not be returned (except for timely withdrawals), but will be retained by the Government for official record purposes. NOTE:

When hard-carrying proposals, Offerors are advised that they must process through gate security and should account time for possible delays.

d) (d) Inquires. Offerors may submit inquires, questions or comments relating to this solicitation via email to the Contract Specialist: richard.j.pecoraro@usace.army.mil within 14 calendar days from the solicitation issue date. Email subject line shall read:

“Solicitation Number W912HQ-15-R-0003 Questions”. The Government will consider all correspondence, but will not issue individual responses; instead, if appropriate, a solicitation amendment will be issued. No questions will be accepted via phone.

Individual meetings with firms will not be scheduled. Voicemails with questions and/or requests for meetings will not receive a response. Questions received after 14 calendar days from the solicitation issue date may or may not be answered.

2. Proposal Submission Requirements: The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of two (2) volumes

(each Factor will be contained in a separate TAB, submitted in hard copy, with accompanying digital copies, as set forth below.

Volume No. and Title Printed Copy Maximum

Pages Digital Copy

Volume I – Factors I-V Original + 4 500 1 CD/DVD

Volume II – Factor VI Original + 4 N/A 1 CD/DVD

a) Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements or the PWS with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

b) Each volume shall be clearly marked and submitted in a separate three-ring binder. Any pages that are changed (as a result of negotiations or proposal revisions) should have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The revised pages shall be dated. Each binder shall be clearly labeled with its title and a copy number (e.g. copy 1 of 5).

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

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

Margin – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” Gutter – 0” From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5” Page Size, Height – 11”

NOTE: 11 X 17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations and count as 1 page against the 500 page limit.

e) File packaging of electronic documents. All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file using WinZip version 6.2 or later, or as separate uploads in their native format, i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc., and provided on CDs or DVDs. Zip disks (iOmega) are not permitted. Files shall be in read-only format. All price breakout information to aid in the cost/price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Excel 2007. Each disc shall be externally labeled with the volume number, date, and the Offeror’s name. **Please note – Self extracting .exe files are not acceptable. **If the hard-copy proposal differs from the electronic version, the hard copy with govern.

3. Proposal Content. The proposal shall be prepared clearly and concisely to demonstrate that the Offeror has a complete understanding of the requirements. Offerors shall prepare proposals on the presumption that the Government has no previous knowledge of the Offeror’s capabilities. Proposals will be evaluated only on the information specifically presented in respective submittals, with the exception of the Past Performance evaluations. When applicable, the Offeror shall cross reference to the solicitation by annotating solicitation reference in parenthesis, (i.e. Sec C, para 4.0). Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation (including attachments). The penalty for making false statement in proposals is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. §1001. Offerors should submit their best proposal initially as the Government intends to make awards without discussions (except clarifications, as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if deemed necessary.

a) Volume I – Factors I -V: The Offeror shall demonstrate its capabilities and understanding of the technical requirements described in the PWS. The Offeror’s proposal shall provide the following information in the order as presented below.

TAB A – Factor I – Technical Understanding and Approach

i. Offerors shall submit a proposal response to the sample Task Order Request for Proposal

(TORFP) (Section L, Attachment 1). The sample task order response shall include the Offeror’s proposed level of effort using the provided format (Section L, Attachment 2) (NO

ACTUAL PRICES ARE TO BE ENTERED ON THE SAMPLE TASK ORDER RESPONSE

– USE $000.00 FORMAT ONLY), evidence of the Offeror’s understanding of the sample IWR requirement, the Offeror’s plan to fulfill the task order requirement, and their ability to adhere to the task order schedule.

LARGE BUSINESSES: Must submit a Proposal that encompasses all listed Domains (all tasks listed in PWS Part 3 Performance Requirements) and must respond to the Original TORFP (Attachment 1).

SMALL BUSINESSES: Small Businesses have two options:

1. If a Small Business wishes to submit a Proposal that includes either Domain 1, 2, or both, they must respond to the Original Sample TORFP (Attachment 1).

2. If a Small Business wishes to submit a Proposal for Domain 3 only, they may respond to the Alternate Sample TORFP (Attachment 5).

ii. Offerors shall submit a written narrative proposal which describes and demonstrates the offeror’s Technical Understanding and Approach to satisfy the support needs of the IWR as outlined in the PWS.

iii. The offeror shall submit documentation in the form it chooses to demonstrate and detail the offeror’s Multi-Disciplinary Capability (staffing).

TAB B – Factor II – Personnel Experience

Offerors shall propose Key Individuals for this requirement and submit résumés demonstrating appropriate education and experience. Key Individuals are integral to the performance of work under the entire contract spanning multiple Task Orders. The Project Manager/Administrator (PM) shall be proposed as a Key Individual. At least two (2) Key Individuals will be proposed from the following Labor Categories: Senior Principle Investigators (SPI) Principle Investigators (PI), Senior Analysts (SA). The replacement of any Key Individual during performance of the contract requires approval by the Contracting Officer.

TAB C – Factor III – Organizational Management, Structure and Capabilities of the Firm

i. Offerors shall submit a Management Plan and an Organizational Chart along with an appropriate narrative of how the organizational structure is utilized to reduce performance risk, enhances responsiveness to changes, ensures timely performance, and delineates responsibilities by establishing a hierarchy that promotes efficiencies and; addresses proper distribution of responsibilities, establishes the point of contact for overall coordination between the Contractor and the Government, and how it is currently, or can be, tailored to the unique nature of the work outlined in the IWR PWS.

ii. Offerors shall submit evidence they currently have adequate technical and administrative facility and staff resources, or there is in place, an adequate plan to resources to perform future task orders, to include but not limited to; subcontracting, teaming arrangements, partnerships, or other business arrangements.

TAB D – Factor IV - Past Performance

i. Offerors shall submit a maximum of 5 contracts or subcontracts completed or on-going within the last 5 years from the release date of this solicitation which are relevant to the efforts required by this RFP. PPI may be submitted for the Prime Contractor, a proposed Major Subcontractor, Teaming Partner, or on behalf of a Joint Venture. Regardless of which PPI is chosen; the number of PPI forms submitted should not exceed 5. On-going contracts must be at least 50% complete as of the release date of this solicitation. Offers shall provide a project narrative and reference information in narrative form to address each of the bullets below. All points of contact, addresses, telephone numbers, data, fax numbers, etc. should be verified by the Offeror prior to submission to the Government as part of the Offeror’s proposal. Points of contact should be knowledgeable of past performance from a contractual, managerial, and technical perspective.

Project Title Project Description Project Start & Ending Dates

Offeror’s role in the Project Contract Value/Actual Awarded Amount POCs, Phone, Fax, Address, Email Statement of the relevancy of the project to this PWS Performance recognition documents received within the last five years on projects relevant to this PWS such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition

ii. The Naval Facilities (NAVFAC)/USACE PPQ Form, included in Section L, Attachment 3, is provided for the Offeror to submit to the client for each contract the Offeror includes in its proposal for Factor IV – Past Performance. Ensure correct phone numbers and e-mail addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed PPQs should be submitted with the Offeror’s proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a contract(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective contract(s). The Offeror should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Mr. Richard J. Pecoraro via email at richard.j.pecoraro@usace.army.mil before the due date for proposal submission. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other Request for Proposals (RFP). However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Offerors may choose to submit either the NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaires or completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations if the Past Performance Information proposed is available on a completed CPARS form.

iii. In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE codes/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardees Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror.

iv. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete PPI rests with the Offeror.

TAB E – Factor V - Small Business Participation

See Appendix B, Small Business Participation Plan form (SBPP). This form will be removed from Volume I for evaluation by the Small Business Evaluation Team.

(b) Volume II – Factor VI – Price. Volume II shall consist of the following items:

TAB A – Standard Form 33 (SF 33). The Offeror shall complete Blocks 12 through 18, as appropriate, of the SF 33. If the Offeror is a Joint Venture, Blocks 12 through 18 must be completed in the name of the Joint Venture. All members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 33 unless agreement by the Joint Venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the proposal and will be evaluated in accordance with applicable regulations. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration.

TAB B - Acknowledgement of Amendments. The Offeror shall acknowledge all amendments either by signing and returning the Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract (1st page only), or by acknowledging the amendments in Block 14 of the SF33.

TAB C - Representations, Certifications and Other Statements. The Offeror (Prime Contractor only) shall complete the Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) electronically and provide a copy in this volume of the proposal. Joint Ventures shall register in SAM under the legal corporate name of the Joint Venture.

TAB D – Financial Statement. In accordance with FAR 9.103(a) “…contracts shall be awarded to responsible prospective contractors only.” To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must meet the standards at FAR 9.104. FAR 9.104-1(a) requires that a prospective contractor must have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them. As an aid in assessing responsibility, the Offeror (Prime Contractor only) must submit a current statement of financial condition, certified by a third party, for the past three years with the Proposal. This will help the Government assess a firm’s ability to pay its obligations.

TAB E – Corporate Charter, By-Laws, or Joint Venture or Partnership Agreement, if applicable. If two or more parties have formed a partnership or joint venture (See FAR Sub-part 9.6) for the purpose of submitting a proposal under this solicitation and if selected would perform the contract as a single entity, they must submit with the proposal the Corporate Charter, By-Laws, or Joint Venture or Partnership Agreement.

TAB F - Authorized Offeror Personnel. Provide the name, title, telephone number, and email address of personnel authorized to negotiate and sign contract documents with respect to your proposal.

TAB G – Labor Rates Price Schedule. Offerors shall complete the Excel format 5- Year Pricing Sheet: Attachment Number 4. Offerors shall fill in the Hourly Rate columns for each of the base and four (4) option years. The Total Prices will auto-fill based on the imbedded formula. The hours per labor category are Government estimates and should not be changed.

Certified cost and pricing data are not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. The Pricing Sheet is to be submitted by the Prime Contractor only.

TAB H – Professional Employee Compensation Data. FAR Clause 52.222-46, Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees requires that contractors provide a total compensation plan with the proposal submittal. Plans for professional personnel named by the Offeror will be placed under this tab.

For proposal preparation purposes, the expected or approximate date for initiation of contract performance is 2 January 2016.

APPENDIX B ‐ Small Business Participation Proposal (Format)

All Offerors (both large and small businesses) are required to complete a Small Business Participation Proposal. Offerors should propose the level of participation of small businesses (as a small business prime and/or small business subcontractors) in the performance of the acquisition relative to the objectives/goals set forth in the evaluation of this area.

(a) Check the applicable size and categories for the PRIME offeror only -- Check all applicable boxes:

{ } Large Prime { } Historically Black Colleges or Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU) or { } Small Business Prime; also categorized as a

{ } Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) { } Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) { } Historically Underutilized Zone (HUB Zone) Small Business { } Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) { } Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

(b) Submit the total combined percentage of work to be performed by both large and small businesses (include the percentage of work to be performed both by Prime and Subcontractors):

Example: If Prime proposes a price of $1,000,000 (including all options), and small business(es) will provide $250,000 in services/supplies as a prime or subcontractor, the % planned for small businesses is 25%; and 75% for large business equaling 100%.

Tot al Percentage planned for Large Business(es) __________% = $ __________

Total Percentage planned for Small Business(es) __________% = $__________

100%

(c) Please indicate the total percentage of participation to be performed by each type of subcategory small business. The percentage of work performed by Small Businesses that qualify in multiple small business categories may be counted in each category:

Example: Victory Prop Mgt (WOSB and SDVOSB) performing 2%; and Williams Group (SDB, HubZ and WOSB) performing 3%. Results equate to: SDB 3%; HubZone 3%;

WOSB 5%; SDVOSB 2%; VOSB 2%;). SDVOSBs are also VOSBs automatically; however VOSBs are not automatically SDVOSBs.

Small Disadvantaged Business ___________% HUB Zone Small Business ___________ %

Woman Owned Small Business ___________ % Service Disabled Veteran Owned SB ___________% Veteran Owned Small Business ___________%

HBCU /MI

(d) List principle supplies/services to be performed by Small Businesses:

Example: If a Small Business qualifies also as a WOSB and a SDVOSB, and you can add them to each category below in which they qualify.

Name of Company Identify Type of Service/Supply

Small Business (SB):

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB):

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB):

Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone):

Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB):

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVO):

Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI):

(e) Describe the extent of commitment to use small businesses (for example, what types of commitments if any are in place for this specific acquisition either – small business prime, written contract, verbal, enforceable, non-enforceable, joint venturing, mentor-protégé, etc.)

Additional Important Note for Other Than U.S. Small Businesses ONLY.

Small Business Subcontracting Plan is Required (FAR 52.219-9)

Separate from Small Business Participation Plan, other than U.S. Small Business offerors must also submit a subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219- 9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 (or DFARS 252.219-7004 if the offeror has a comprehensive subcontracting plan). Other than U.S. Small Businesses must submit acceptable subcontracting plans to be eligible for award. Subcontracting Plans shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the Small Business Participation Plan.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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

“Discussions” are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

In writing, writing, or written” means any worded or numbered expression which can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

“Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

“Time”, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages

(i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show--

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, or revisions of proposals. (i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m.

one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals.

Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall--

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend: This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend: Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award. (1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government's interest.

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract after conducting discussions with offerors whose proposals have been determined to be within the competitive range. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

(7) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(9) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(10) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(11) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price Multiple Award Task Order Contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.233‐2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity Attn: CECT-HC Contracting Officer 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22315

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.252‐1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov www.acqusition.gov http://farsite.hill.af.mil

52.252‐5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acqusition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

SECTION M

A. BASIS FOR AWARD

The award(s) will be made based on the best overall proposals that are determined to be the most beneficial to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the six (6) evaluation factors: 1- Technical Understanding and Approach, 2-Personnel Experience, 3- Organizational Management, Structure and Capabilities of the Firm, 4- Past Performance, 5- Small Business Participation, and 6-Price.

The Technical Understanding and Approach factor (1) and the Personnel Experience factor (2) are of equal importance and are more important than factors 3, 4, and 5.

The relative order of importance for factors 3, 4, and 5, in descending order, is the Organizational Management factor, Past Performance, then Small Business Participation. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than “Acceptable” must be achieved for the Technical factors (to include all subfactors) and the Small Business Participation factor. Offerors will be cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest cost offered. NOTE: ALL NON-PRICED FACTORS COMBINED

ARE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRICE.

The Government intends to make awards without discussions.