AMENDMENT W912JF23R0001 0001.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:

1.) Extend the offer due date to 13 January 2023.

2.) Update Q&A paragraph at 1.6.2 to include a suspense time of 4:00 p.m. CST for questions.

3.) Add the option to submit the electronic proposal by email or CD (hard copy requirement remains the same).

4.) All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Dec-2022

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 W912JF23R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Nov-2022

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 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

20-Dec-2022

CODE

USP&FO FOR ARKANSAS

ATTN:MARK C. WHITE

DPFO-PC

NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR 72199-9600

W912JF 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912JF23R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 06-Jan-2023 09:00 AM to 13-Jan-2023 09:00 AM.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION 00100 BIDDING INFO

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. SCOPE: You are invited to submit a proposal in response to our Request for Proposal (RFP) entitled, “Arkansas Construction MATOC Solicitation” for construction services for National Guard locations throughout the State of Arkansas. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends that a minimum of two indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, (IDIQ) Task Order Contracts will be awarded, provided sufficient qualified contractors present offers that propose reasonable prices. All awards will be to small business pursuant to a 100% small business set-aside. The contracting officer may set-aside task orders for SBA Certified 8(a) participants; Certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns, Small Business Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business and Women Owned Small Businesses Concerns provided 2 or more qualified contractors in each category present conforming offers and are awarded a MATOC.

1.1.1. Awards will be made to offerors whose proposals are in compliance and conforming to the RFP and are determined to be most advantageous to the Government in terms of Technical, Past Performance and Price.

1.1.2. Projects will be bid build type from already completed designs, and/or projects specified by a Statement of Work using the Master Specification. It should be noted that the majority of work under these contracts will be for sustainment, repair and maintenance (SRM) at or under the $1M dollar level.

1.1.3. The Government reserves the right to issue additional solicitations and award additional contracts within the activities covered by this contract. In this event, new MATOC contractors, in accordance with the terms of their contracts, may compete for Task Orders with the Contractors selected under this solicitation. This is not a solicitation for a Requirements Contract.

1.2. PROJECT CATEGORIES: Work performed under these Multi-Discipline Contracts will generally be of, but are not limited to, the following general project categories:

1.2.1. Construction, repair and alteration of various facilities

1.2.2. Construction, repairs and alteration of Electrical Systems (ES)

1.2.3. Construction, repair and alteration of Mechanical Systems (e.g. HVAC systems, and controls)

1.2.4. Concrete and/or Asphalt Paving

1.3. CONTRACT DURATION, LIMITS AND AMOUNTS: Each of the resulting contracts will have a five year ordering period. The contract program ceiling amount will not exceed $40 million for all task order awarded over the life of the MATOC program amongst all contracts awarded. The Minimum and Maximum values for a single Task Order are $2,000 and $5 million, respectively. The minimum guaranteed order for each contract is one

(1) task order valued at $2,000. At time of award of the basic contract, a task order for $2,000 will be issued. This task order will be deobligated when a construction task order is awarded. See Division 01, SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, for details.

1.4. TASK ORDERS

1.4.1. As requirements develop, Task Orders will be competed among the MATOC awardees, or negotiated on a sole source basis as described in Division 01, SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. These Special Contract Requirements describe the Task Order process in detail. Offerors are highly encouraged to read the Special Contract Requirements before submitting a proposal.

1.4.2. The basic contract will be administered, (e.g. issuing modifications, exercising options), by the Contracting Office, USPFO-AR Purchasing and Contracting, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Bldg 7100, North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600.

1.4.3. Individual Task Orders will be awarded and administered by federally appointed contracting officers, and may be issued by any Army or Air National Guard location in the State of Arkansas. Organizations outside of the issuing office of the basic contract will be responsible for the complete administration of Task Orders issued.

1.4.4. Construction performance requirements will be specified for each project in the Task Order Request for Proposal. MATOC Awardees will compete for Task Orders among themselves. The majority of all Task Orders shall be awarded based on competitive proposals received in response to the agency request for quotation.

1.5. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

1.5.1. A pre-proposal conference and site visit will not be conducted for the prototypical project; however, questions regarding this solicitation can be submitted based on the instrucitons listed below in paragraph 1.6, FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATION below.

1.6. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

1.6.1. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, for proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their offer.

1.6.2. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the deadline for questions with those offers deemed responsive and/or in the competitive range after closing. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN 22 December 2022 at 4:00 p.m. CST and the answers will be posted to the solicitation page not later than 30 December 2022. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY

ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

1.6.3. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to beta.SAM.gov.

1.6.3.1. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective offerors via the web site.

1.6.4. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities website (beta.SAM.gov). Interested bidders/offerors must register with SAM before accessing the system. SAM registration requires the following information:

1.6.4.1. To register for SAM go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. You will need your DUNS number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page. (Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.) Reference paragraph 4.7 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to obtain a MPIN to retrieve the specification and drawing documents. Contractors who do not already have a MPIN are advised that the normal processing is 7 to 15 business days to obtain a MPIN password that will give them access to the plans and specifications, which are located in the controlled access location on FBO. See video in vendor guide at 3.3 on advanced functions for other information. Bidders/offerors who have registered with SAM must access the data for this solicitation with their MPIN. Bidders/Offerors cannot log into the SAM home page and search for data.

1.6.5. Submit request for information, by email to the contracting office at the address show below.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION- INQUIRY FORMAT

Subject Line: Reference No. W912JF-23-R-0001 Email: samuel.bond.1@us.af.mil and mark.c.white20.civ@army.mil Date of Inquiry: _______________ From: Company Name:

Address:

Phone Number: Email address:

Question: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document)

1.7. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend, the specifications or drawings or both prior to and/or after the date set for receipt of proposals as necessary. Such amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Proposal. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information prior to the date set for receipt of proposals will be posted on beta.SAM.gov.

1.7.1. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the latest information.

1.8. HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS/INVITATIONS:

1.8.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried proposals and is located at the 188th Wing Contracting Office, Bldg 450 (Civil Engineering), 4850 Leigh Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Hand carried proposals must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for receipt of proposals.

1.8.2. Offerors are cautioned that approval to enter the base must be obtained prior to the closing date for receipt of proposals. Contact Mr. Sam Bond via email at samuel.bond.1@us.af.mil to coordinate hand delivery of proposals. Cooridination must be made with enough advance notice to allow delivery prior to closing date/time proposals are due. Delays are probable at the entry point and should be accommodated for. Late receipt of proposals due to base entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the proposal late and remove it from consideration.

1.9. WAGE DETERMINATION:

1.9.1. The Construction Wage Rate requirements is applicable to the prototypical project. In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor prior to closing date of this solicitation it is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure the most recent determination is used in preparing the proposal.

An Amendment may not be issued prior to closing to change Wage Determination dates and/or numbers. Applicable wage rates can be found at: https://www.sam.gov/search?index=wd. The Wage Determination applicable to the prototypical project is AR20220034 09/16/2022.

1.10. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS: This RFP does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of initial and subsequent proposals or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

1.11. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD. Sections 00100, 00110, 00120, 00600 and 00010

Areas of Consideration will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

1.12. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS AND EXTRA SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS: In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

1.13. PROPOSAL ACCEPTABILITY: Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award. The offeror is hereby advised that its proposal is presumed to represent its best and final offer in response to this solicitation.

1.14. CLARIFICATIONS: Offeror may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals. Requests for such clarification information do not constitute discussions.

1.15. EXCEPTIONS: If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections 00010 through 00120) and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions".

An addendum is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. (The Addendum does not have a page limitation, but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements.) The Government will assume an offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the offeror does not submit an Addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an offeror's proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

1.16. CLAUSES

1.16.1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

1.16.2. Clauses and provisions in this document may not appear in consecutive order.

SECTION 00110 SUBMISSION RQMT

SECTION 00110 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.1. These instructions prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation. In order for proposals to receive full consideration for award, offerors should ensure that the information furnished in support of the proposal is factual, accurate, and complete.

1.2. Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal at the time of proposal submission may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and elimination from consideration for award. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with FAR Provision 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition.

2. PROPOSAL CONTENT:

2.1 Prospective offerors shall submit the proposal in two separate binders.

Submit Volume 1, Price proposal, pro forma documents, in one (1) original, three (3) hard copies, and one

(1) electronic copy on a CD in accordance with the instructions contained herein. The government will accept an email version of the electronic copy instead of the CD. Email copy should be sent to samuel.bond.1@us.af.mil and mark.c.white20.civ@army.mil. This does not eliminate the requirement for hard copies.

Submit Volume 2 in one (1) original, three (3) hard copies, and one (1) electronic copy on a CD in accordance with the instructions contained herein. The government will accept an email version of the electronic copy instead of the CD. Email copy should be sent to samuel.bond.1@us.af.mil and mark.c.white20.civ@army.mil. This does not eliminate the requirement for hard copies.

Volume 2, PART I - Technical Capability Proposal - limited to 20 single pages, exclusive of table of contents, tabs, and dividers. Resumes limited to 2 pages each. Resumes and Gantt chart do not count toward the 20 page total. Pages in excess of the limit will not be evaluated.

Subfactor 1 – Experience and Capability Subfactor 2 – Organization and Key Personnel Subfactor 3 – Scheduling Methodology

Volume 2 – PART II - Past Performance Information

2.1.1. Although the assessment of Past Performance as a specific evaluation factor is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR Part 9, Past Performance information obtained herein will be used during the Government’s responsibility determination. In addition contractors shall submit a single copy of the following information in a sealed envelope with their name on the outside. This information is sought pursuant to FAR 9.105-1 and will be opened and utilized only if the contractor is selected for award.

Information will be used in determining the contractor responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. If an award is not being offered the envelope will be filed unopened with the original proposal.

2.1.2. Documentation of adequate financial resources: Provide letters of reference from financial institutions(s) concerning credit worthiness and from bonding companies indicating capability to bond to, at a minimum, the price proposed.

2.1.3. Offerors are cautioned to carefully review the proposal requirements for these Volumes and ensure a complete proposal is submitted.

2.2. PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE:

2.2.1. The entire proposal (Volumes 1 and 2 and the CD or email copy) is due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. Past performance references should provide questionnaire responses to the Contracting Officer not later than the closing date of the receipt of proposals.

2.3. After compiling all required information, submit original and specified number of copies to the following office: 188th Wing Contracting Office, ATTN: Samuel Bond, 4850 Leigh Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903-6018. Mark the front of the envelope/box with the following: “PROPOSAL NO. W912JF-23-R-0001, DO NOT OPEN –Competitive Acquisition”.

2.4. PROPOSAL FORMAT:

2.4.1. Purpose: These instructions prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation.

2.4.2. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will be easy for the Government to understand and will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

2.4.3. Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the evaluation committee to fully ascertain each offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements contemplated by this solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each proposal should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

2.4.4. Written proposals shall be prepared on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper (charts may be landscaped but must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper) and shall be in a legible font size (10 min.) with at least 1 inch margins on all sides. All pages of each proposal shall be appropriately numbered, and identified with the RFP number. For ease of reference, consecutive page numbering with tabs is required. Type size for graphics, charts, diagrams and tables shall be of an appropriate font and size for the application, and must be clearly readable without magnification assistance to the normal eye. Text lines will be no less than single-space. To the maximum extent practicable, proposal submission shall be double sided. Where page limits exist a page is defined as one single side of a page. Double sided pages count as 2 pages. Unless otherwise stated, tabs, indexes and dividers do not count in the page count.

2.4.5. Binding: Elaborate format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable. All binders will be capable of lying flat when opened. Three ring binders are preferred. The cover and spine of each binder will clearly identify the offeror’s name, Volume and Part number, RFP number, RFP title and copy number, (e.g. copy 2 of 3). The original for each volume will be clearly identified on the cover and the spine. All binders will allow for easy removal and replacement of pages.

2.4.6. Indexing: Each volume will contain a “Table of Contents” for that volume. The “Table of

Contents” will identify major areas, paragraphs and subparagraphs by number and title as well as by page number and volume locations. Tab indexing will be used to identify sections as appropriate.

2.4.7. Electronic Copy: Provide one (1) electronic copy of all of the proposal information.

Electronic copies are to be submitted on DVD or CD-ROM saved in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

Data provided on a flash drive or any other USB read/write media are not acceptable. The government will accept an email copy as the electronic copy instead of the CD. Email copies must be sent to samuel.bond.1@us.af.mil and mark.c.white20.civ@army.mil .

2.4.8. The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including that provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the facts and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected or removed from the competition.

3. PROPOSAL VOLUME CONTENTS: Each offeror’s proposal shall be submitted as set forth below and all information shall be confined to the appropriate part to facilitate independent evaluation. Proposals which do not include the requested minimum information may be eliminated from further consideration for award.

3.1. VOLUME 1, PRICE/COST INFORMATION AND PRO FORMA DOCUMENTS:

3.1.1. Offerors shall provide all price/cost information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for

Government's analysis and evaluation of price/cost for the project set forth in Section 00120 of this solicitation. The Government is not, and does not intend on, requesting certified cost or pricing data. Offerors may be required during the evaluation process to provided sufficient price/cost information that will enable the Government to perform a meaningful evaluation.

3.1.2. Provide an introductory page to include CAGE Code, DUNS Number, Tax Identification

Number (TIN), points of contact, authorized negotiators, contact phone, facsimile numbers, and email addresses.

Also, include your business socioeconomic status, e.g. small business, woman-owned small business, HUBZone small business, etc.

3.1.3. Offer and Section 00010 – Complete in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the Standard Form (SF) 1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind your company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102.

3.1.4. Section 00010 – Areas of Consideration. Mark your selection(s) for the Areas in which you want consideration.

3.1.5. Representations and Certifications- Section 00600 - insert the required certifications and representations and return only those shown in section 00600. Return the entire Section 00600 with your proposal.

All other required representations and certifications are to be completed on line in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov.

3.1.6. Prototypical Project Requirements: All offerors, regardless of the areas of consideration on location, shall price the prototypical project for evaluation purposes. Failure to provide a priced Exhibit D will be considered non-compliant with the solicitation requirements and grounds for elimination from consideration/evaluation.

3.1.6.1. Offerors shall provide all price/cost information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price/cost for the project set forth in Section 00120 of this solicitation.

3.1.6.2. One copy in a sealed envelope of documentation of adequate financial resources: Provide letters of reference from financial institution(s) concerning credit worthiness and from bonding companies indicating capability to bond to the maximum task order value for this solicitation.

3.1.6.3. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1).

Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

3.2. VOLUME 2, Part I, OFFEROR TECHNICAL CAPABILITY PROPOSAL

Volume 2, Part I is comprised of three (3) subfactors:

Subfactor 1 - Experience and Capability Subfactor 2 - Organization and Key Personnel Subfactor 3 - Scheduling Methodology

3.2.1. The Technical proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the solicitation.

The Government acknowledges that the technical proposal will involve discussion of some of the same projects/contracts discussed in the Past Performance volume. While Past Performance examines how an offeror performed in the past, so as to determine the probability of success on future projects, this subfactor examines the offeror’s experience with complex multidiscipline project management and execution and how the offeror demonstrates an understanding of the contract’s requirements taking this experience into consideration. The Government intends to use Exhibit A Part 1 information in the evaluation of experience for Subfactor 1. A reiteration of the information provided in Exhibit A is neither required nor desired. Offeror should reference this information by providing a short summation of their relevant experience to meet the submission requirements of this subfactor.

3.2.2. In order for the Government to evaluate the offeror’s understanding of the contract requirements, offerors are required to discuss their technical and administrative capabilities in a manner that clearly demonstrates these are adequate to meet contract requirements. Offerors shall submit information related to each subfactor in a logical manner within the proposal. Be sure to “tab” each of the subfactors: Experience and Capability, Key Personnel, etc.

in a logical manner.

3.2.3. Offerors are cautioned to read FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. The contracts resulting from this solicitation are not intended for management firms or construction firms who self-perform only administrative or management functions.

3.2.4. Subfactor 1. Experience and Capability: The proposal discussion should address familiarity with construction in the Fort Smith and/or Little Rock areas, relationships with local subcontractors, familiarity with issues pertaining to work in this/these area(s) including involvement of the local workforce. Demonstrate technical experience and capability to perform projects of similar magnitude and complexity as the Exhibit D task order project in Fort Smith, AR.

3.2.5. Subfactor 2. Organization and Key Personnel: Include an Organizational Chart listing company personnel and their roles for the areas of consideration required. Include a narrative describing personnel to include their names, duties and level of responsibility for the following key personnel: Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager and Safety Manager. State the lines of authority and duties such as overall project management, site superintendence, quality control, and safety. Provide resumes for each of the following key personnel: Project manager(s), site superintendent(s), quality control manager(s), and safety manager(s). The detailed background, education, and experience provided must meet any applicable experience qualifications included in the special contract requirements specifications. If proposed personnel are not currently on the offeror’s staff, letters of intent should be provided. Include a narrative describing the experienced key personnel’s ability to manage multi-disciplined construction projects, which is comparable to the work requirements of this solicitation at the locations requested in areas of consideration. Refer to Specification Division 01, Special MATOC Contract Requirements, Section 01400 for minimum qualifications for these key personnel and requirements for substitution and dual roles.

3.2.6. Subfactor 3. Scheduling Methodology: Provide a construction schedule in a Gantt chart that shows the complete project schedule for the Exhibit D task order project from notice to proceed, to include all construction activities as well as concurrent activities, and outline the critical path activities that will show successful execution of the construction project within the period of performance requirements outlined in Exhibit D. Also include a narrative discussing the scheduling processes, resource allocation, list of potential impacts and corrective actions to ensure completion and control of schedule progress from beginning to the end of the project.

3.3. VOLUME 2, Part II, PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

3.3.1. Volume 2 Part II is obtained for the purpose of evaluating Past Performance. Past Performance includes current/on-going performance that is complete to 70% or greater. Volume 2 includes the offeror’s Performance Relevance Questionnaire, Exhibit A, Parts 1 and 2; and any discussion and or additional information, awards, letters, etc. concerning past performance the offeror includes. Offerors are cautioned to complete all the questions on the Exhibit A Parts 1 and part 2. Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit A.

3.3.2. Offerors shall use the Reference Package, Exhibit C, to obtain references from past and present clients.

3.3.3. Offerors shall discuss their performance using the Performance Relevancy Questionnaire format, Exhibit A, Part 1. Prepare a minimum of three (3) but not more than five (5) of these documents. Contractors should select their projects carefully because the quality of the contractor’s relevant performance is more important than the quantity of projects submitted.

3.3.4. Use the Exhibit A format to provide information that demonstrates a history of performance on contracts that are similar in scope, complexity, and cost magnitude to this project’s plans and specifications. Explain what aspects of the contract you find relevant to the proposed effort and identify how each contract ranks, in terms of relevancy, with respect to the other contracts addressed in proposal.

3.3.5. Offerors should consider the currency and relevancy of the past performance information to be considered, the performance must have been completed during the past five (5) years. The period begins five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date and includes current performance. Performance that is more current may have greater impact than older performance.

3.3.6. In determining relevancy to the solicitation requirement, offerors should consider the similarity of construction methods employed, size, scope, cost magnitude, location, client type (e.g. federal government) and complexity of work performed to those required for the proposed effort. Location should also be considered.

3.3.7. Offerors are encouraged to include with their proposal information any problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror's correction actions.

3.3.8. Offerors lacking relevant present/past performance experience may submit information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement if such information is relevant to this acquisition. Such information shall, as a minimum, include:

Name(s) of Predecessor Company/Subcontractor and/or Key Personnel Complete Address Telephone, Fax Number and email address Brief synopsis of the experience- A resume may be submitted for "Key Personnel" Describe relevancy to this project

3.3.9. Provide three (3) references, for each Predecessor Company, Subcontractor or Key Personnel. Clearly identify the contractor/individual for whom the reference information concerns.

3.3.9.1. Each proposed subcontractor/Teaming Partner must also complete an Exhibit B, “Subcontractor/Team/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form”, to be considered.

3.3.10. Past Performance References – REQUIRED – A “Final” Performance Evaluation (Construction) (also referred to as a CPARS Evaluation) issued for a project may be included in lieu of sending out reference package for the project OR Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s) of all the projects listed on your Exhibit A submission a Reference Package (Exhibit C) (Detailed instructions are included in Exhibit C Package). This includes correspondence explaining the requirement to obtain an independent evaluation of prior contract performance, and the Past Performance Questionnaire for use in evaluating Present/Past Performance. Inform references that completed Performance Questionnaire should be returned to the Contracting Officer via email at:

mark.c.white20.civ@army.mil and samuel.bond.1@us.af.mil to arrive later than the closing date for receipt of proposals. Offeror must not review the Present/Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They are to be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer. Offeror's should follow-up and encourage references to get the questionnaires to the Contracting Officer in a timely manner.

3.3.11. In assessing past performance, the Government may also consider the past performance of the offeror’s key personnel, Project Manager, Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent as it relates to previous projects. In the event the intended key personnel for this solicitation’s project do not have demonstrated past performance in the project(s) submitted in the Exhibit As, the Government reserves to obtain reference information additional information is required.

3.3.12. Each key person without prior past performance history demonstrated on the submitted Exhibit A shall provide a summary of experience or a resume. In the event the intended person is not part of the offeror’s organization at the time the proposal is submitted then a completed Exhibit B, “Subcontractor/Team/Key Personnel Information and Consent Form” or Letter of Intent, is also required or the information will not be considered. The Government may seek additional references and reserves the right to use the information provided to obtain additional references.

3.3.13. Offerors are advised that the Government may use all data provided by the offeror in this volume and data obtained from any other sources, to include, but not limited to, data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources; from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program/Project Managers, Contracting Officers or rely upon personal business experience with the offeror.

The Government reserves the right to obtain and evaluate past performance information from any source it deems appropriate. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing current accurate and complete past performance information rests with the offeror.

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