SF 1442 W912L1-24-B-0001 Amendment 0001.pdf

0012045220

Project Description: Demolition of Modular Buildings 17-34

Project Number: 12045220

Location: Camp Bow ie National Guard Training Center, 4611 FM South, Brow nw ood, TX 76801 NAICS: 238910 Site Preparation Contractors

In accordance w ith Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204:

Project Magnitude is betw een $100,000 and $250,000

In accordance w ith FAR 19.502-2, this acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns under the applicable size standard of the previously stated NAICS code.

X

JOLAN DUVERGLAS

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

08-Apr-2024

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

Demo Services Camp Bow ie

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______15 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________45 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________08 May 2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USPFO TX PURCHASING & CONTRACTING

2200 WEST 35TH STREET

BLDG 66, RM 213

AUSTIN TX 78703

W912L1

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

12045220

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912L124B0001 36

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912L124B0001

Section SF 30 - Block 14 Continuation Page (SF 30)

AMENDMENT 0001

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Do buildings contain asbestos?

a. No. Buildings were installed in 2008 and do not contain any asbestos type material.

2. Can the portables be towed out or should they be removed in pieces?

a. No preference how the contractor chooses to perform the statement of work. The portables can be towed out or demolished in place and then removed.

3. Are these barracks on concrete slabs and if so, will the slabs need to be removed or will remain?

a. Barracks are not on concrete slabs.

4. What is the period of Performance?

a. Contractor shall begin work within 15 calendar days and complete it within 45 days after receiving notice to proceed.

5. Will the electricity and water be turned off?

a. Yes.

6. Is there separate power running to each BTB?

a. No, the BTBs are powered in groups of four.

7. Regarding abandoned sewer and water lines, will that need to go all way back to the main lines? If yes, how far are they and how deep?

a. No, water lines will be capped off at ground level. No need to go all the way back to the main lines.

8. At what point does the power lines need to be disconnected, is there any transformer nearby.

a. Power lines will be disconnected locally, at the buildings. No transformer to remove.

9. Is the contractor required to put up temporary fencing?

a. No. But contractors are required to maintain a clean work area and manage all debris within the area. Contractors will be responsible for any debris that is blown, dropped, or scattered away from the demolition site.

10. The hours that are listed in the Statement of Work? Are they flexible?

a. No.

11. Will water be available for dust control?

a. No water is available on site. Contractor is responsible for providing water.

12. Will the units be emptied prior to performance?

a. Yes. All units will be emptied prior to the start of performance.

13. HVAC units- are they empty?

a. No. But they will be empty prior to the start date.

14. Will Bard units will be recovered prior to demo starting?

a. The refrigerant will be recovered from the units before demo begins.

15. Does this project include removing freon?

a. No, the refrigerant will be removed from the HVAC units prior to start date.

16. Do the job trailers require abatement?

a. No abatement required.

17. Please confirm that there is fiberglass insulation.

a. Yes, there is fiberglass insulation.

18. Please confirm there is no utility gas.

a. No, there is no utility gas.

19. Is the contractor required to remove the concrete pad where the electric lines are connected to the building?

a. No, the concrete pad, electrical riser/stand, and all electrical equipment on the pad will remain.

20. Should the electricity be disconnected at the building?

a. Yes. Electricity will be disconnected at the building. All wire and conduit will be removed up to the concrete pad with the electrical riser/stand.

21. Is the contractor required to smooth the dirt once all units have been removed?

a. No. Contractor shall be required to return any ruts that were created in the performance of removing the buildings.

22. Cut off for building-

a. All utilities will be cut off at the building.

23. Is this considered a commercial building for purposes of taking it to the landfill?

a. No, this will be considered (former) Federal property. It was never used for commercial purposes.

24. Is there any concrete pedestal or footing supporting those buildings and is there any staircases and what materials.

a. There is no concrete. Wooden stairs cases are attached to each building.

25. Are the steps included in the removal?

a. Yes. Wooden steps leading into the building shall be removed as well as the rest of the building.

26. Any concrete sidewalk between the buildings?

a. No concrete sidewalks.

27. Does each trailer still have axles and wheels?

a. No, the portables do not have axles and wheels.

28. Are there any limitations on contractor’s future use of structures after removal from site, if salvageable?

a. The government has no restrictions on any legal future use of structures or parts of the structures.

The property is salvageable.

29. What are the permitting requirements to the installation?

a. No permits are required to access or perform work on the installation.

30. Any restriction of using mechanical excavation if any excavation needed.

a. No restriction on mechanical excavation, none expected to be needed.

31. Any requirement to submit the hauling material waste weight report?

a. No requirement to submit the material waste weight report.

32. Are partial invoices possible to send?

a. Yes

33. Is payment and performance bond required?

a. Yes, as stated in the solicitation.

34. Is a bid bond required with the bid in the amount of the bid? What is the percentage?

a. Yes, as stated in the solicitation. See provision 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee.

35. Are electronic bids allowed?

a. No. Section 00 10 00 NOTES has been updated to state “Only hard copy submittals will be accepted. Bids may be mailed or hand carried and must be received prior to the bid closing date and time. Facsimile or Electronic transmission of bid are not authorized.

36. Can you provide pictures of the buildings?

a. Yes, see pictures below.

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Picture 6

Concrete pad with electrical unit will not be removed with the building.

END OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR W912L1-24-B-0001 PER AMENDMENT 0001.

ATTACHMENT 1 -STATEMENT OF WORK DATED 19APRIL 2024

Section 7.1 now reads:

The Contractor shall:

Disconnect electrical services from all applicable BTB’s; Remove all above ground electrical wire and conduit between BTB and adjacent concrete pad with electrical riser. Electrical service will be severed at the base of the concrete pads.

Concrete pad and mounted electrical riser will NOT be included in the removal and will be left in place.

Turn off, cut and cap incoming waterlines at ground level; all above ground level plumbing will be removed.

Cut and cap all waste-water lines at ground level; all above ground level plumbing will be removed.

Section 7.2 now reads:

The Contractor shall:

Demolition of all applicable BTBs.

Remove all debris or section and haul away.

The entire BTB is to be removed, including the wooden entrance stairs and decking, HVAC units, underpinning, BTB skirt, and all above ground utility plumbing and conduits.

Debris include all walls, flooring, insulation, ceiling material, empty shelving, and wires.

END OF UPDATES FOR ATTACHMENT 1 -STATEMENT OF WORK FOR W912L1-24-B-0001 PER

AMENDMENT 0001.

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Building Demolition - Camp Bowie

FFP

This contract shall consist of the demolition and removal of modular buildings 17- 34 located at the Camp Bowie National Guard Training Center, in Brownwood, Texas.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary for demolition, as defined in the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012045220

PSC CD: P500

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 45 dys. ANP 1 W92Q TXARNG TNG CTR, CAMP BOWIE

MAJ MICHAEL TOMLINSON

CAMP BOWIE

4611 FM 45 SOUTH

BROWNWOOD TX 76801-0512

512-782-5909 FOB: Destination

W56DJC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK

SECTION 00 10 00 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – Statement of Work dated 2 April 2024 ATTACHMENT 2 – Davis-Bacon Act WD# TX20240122 dated 4 Jan 2024

SECTION 00 10 00 NOTES

NOTES

1. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.SAM.gov.

2. Only hard copy submittals will be accepted. Bids may be mailed or hand carried and must be received prior to the bid closing date and time. Facsimile or Electronic transmission of bid are not authorized.

3. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.SAM.gov. For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

4. A complete bid package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed

(b) Section 00 10 00 Bid Schedule - all items must be priced

(c) A Bid Bond and Power of Attorney is required along with the bid on the due date. In accordance with DoD Deviation 2020-O0016, electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates. The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

(d) Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, completed and return only additional certifications found in this section In addition, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications at www.sam.gov.

(e) When completing the “Offeror” portion of the SF 1442 (Blocks 14 – 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged.

(g) Mail 1 copy of bid package to:

USPFO TX PURCHASING & CONTRACTING

2200 W. 35th ST.

BLDG 66, RM 213

AUSTIN, TX 78703

Marked for W912L1-24-B-0001 c/o SGC Jolan Duverglas 512-782-5503

5. 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.

A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) for the following categories:

(A) Small business;

(B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(C) Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program;

(D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or

(E) Historically underutilized business zone small business.

End of Section 00 10 00

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.214-12 Preparation Of Bids APR 1984 52.214-15 Period For Acceptance Of Bids APR 1984 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. Description of the Project: The Texas Army National Guard has a requirement for demolition of modular buildings 17-34 located at the Camp Swift National Guard Training Center in Brownwood, Texas.

2. Instructions to Bidders:

2.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W912L1-24-B-0001 for Project

No. 12045220 entitled Demolition at Camp Bowie.

2.2. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

2.3. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small businesses. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-4 Notice of

Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business concerns the HUBZone preference of 10% is applicable.

3. NOTICE OF PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT:

3.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 15 April 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at 4611 FM 45 South, Brownwood, TX, 76801. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

3.2. To ensure adequate seating, all attendees must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to ng.tx.txarng.mbx.uspfo-tx-pc1@army.mil

First and Last Name Phone Number Company Name

3.3. This information must be provided in advance, 2 business days prior to the meeting. Even if you have access to the installation you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-bid conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

3.4. Visitors must check in at the security gate. All visitors are required to present valid government issued photo identification upon arrival. All vehicles are subject to inspection of (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

3.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

3.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders via posting at www.SAM.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

4. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

4.1. Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office at the addresses show below. Do NOT contact Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. Solicitation W912L1-24-B-0001 Email: ng.tx.txarng.mbx.uspfo-tx-pc1@army.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Bid Inquiry: _____________________________ From: ________________________________________ Company Name: ________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________ Email address: __________________________________

Bid Inquiry: (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.)

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

4.3. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the second working day prior to bid opening. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

4.4. Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment. However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc. will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on SAM.gov at https://www.SAM.gov .

4.5. 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 bids.

4.6. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) system. Plans and specifications are locked on SAM.gov and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export controlled access through DLA. See complete instructions on SAM.gov. SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with SAM.gov before accessing the system.

4.6.1 Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://www.SAM.gov for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

5. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

5.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried bids located on Camp Mabry at 2200 W. 35th St., Building 66, Room 213, Austin, TX 78703. Hand carried bids must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for opening bids. Bidders are cautioned that they will be required to show a valid drivers license at the security gate. All vehicles are subject to inspection of (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deem excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid “late” in accourdance with FAR 14.304.

5.2. The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 at:

USPFO TX PURCHASING & CONTRACTING

2200 W. 35th ST.

BLDG 66, RM 213

AUSTIN, TX 78703

All interested offerors and their major subcontractors are encouraged to attend the bid opening.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION:

Construction Wage Rates to this project are applicable as shown in Attachment 2.

7. BID PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS:

This IFB does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

8. CLAUSES:

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.

9. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS:

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids including the bid bond.

10. DETERMINATION OF CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY:

To establish its responsibility, the apparent low bidder may be requested by the Government prior to award, to submit a statement regarding previous experience in performing comparable work, their business and technical organization, financial and bonding resources and plant available to be used in performing the work. This action may be requested to determine if the contractor is responsible.

END OF SECTION 00 21 00

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238910.

(2) The small business size standard is $19,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(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, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), 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) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

(v) 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.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

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

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 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.

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(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.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

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

(xv) 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.

(xvi) 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 products or commercial services.

(xvii) 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.

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

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

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

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xxiv) 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.

(xxv) 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 representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

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

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

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

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

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

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

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM 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)

Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAR 2023 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

OCT 2020

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--

Representation and Disclosures.

DEC 2023

52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-- Prohibition.

DEC 2023

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FEB 2016

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work APR 1984 52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FEB 2024 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime

Compensation

MAY 2018

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the Work

MAY 2014

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements AUG 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records JUL 2021 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations

MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FEB 2024 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure

Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction

FEB 1999

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction

APR 2015

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2022 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.225-9 Buy American--Construction Materials OCT 2022 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.228-8 Liability and Insurance - Leased Motor Vehicles MAY 1999 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.232-22 Limitation Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts JAN 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984 52.236-4 Physical Data APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts APR 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services APR 1984 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts APR 1984 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys APR 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work APR 1984 52.236-18 Work Oversight in Cost-Reimbursement Construction

Contracts

APR 1984

52.236-19 Organization and Direction of the Work APR 1984 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction FEB 1997 52.236-22 Design within Funding Limitations APR 1984 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference FEB 1995 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

FEB 2024

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DEC 2023

52.246-13 Inspection--Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements

AUG 1996

52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements)

APR 2012

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors

JAN 2023

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the

Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation

JUN 2023

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

JUN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 15 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 45 days after receiving notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $50,000.00, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS--CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020)

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

Original contract price means the award price of the contract; or, for requirements contracts, the price payable for the estimated total quantity; or, for indefinite-quantity contracts, the price payable for the specified minimum quantity. Original contract price does not include the price of any options, except those options exercised at the time of contract award.

(b) Amount of required bonds. Unless the resulting contract price is valued at or below the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 28.102-1(a) on the date of award of this contract, the successful offeror shall furnish performance and payment bonds to the Contracting Officer as follows:

(1) Performance bonds (Standard Form 25). The penal amount of performance bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

(2) Payment Bonds (Standard Form 25-A). The penal amount of payment bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

(3) Additional bond protection. (i) The Government may require additional performance and payment bond protection if the contract price is increased. The increase in protection generally will equal 100 percent of the increase in contract price.

(ii) The Government may secure the additional protection by directing the Contractor to increase the penal amount of the existing bond or to obtain an additional bond.

(c) Furnishing executed bonds. The Contractor shall furnish all executed bonds, including any necessary reinsurance agreements, to the Contracting Officer, within the time period specified in the Bid Guarantee provision of the solicitation, or otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer, but in any event, before starting work.

(d) Surety or other security for bonds. The bonds shall be in the form of firm commitment, supported by corporate sureties whose names appear on the list contained in Treasury Department Circular 570, individual sureties, or by other acceptable security such as postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, in accordance with Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. Treasury Circular 570 is published in the Federal Register or may be obtained from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, 3700 East West Highway, Room 6F01, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Or via the internet at http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/.

(e) Notice of subcontractor waiver of protection (40 U.S.C. 3133(c)). Any waiver of the right to sue on the payment bond is void unless it is in writing, signed by the person whose right is waived, and executed after such person has first furnished labor or material for use in the performance of the contract.

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 at the address below and by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer.

USPFO TX PURCHASING & CONTRACTING

2200 W. 35th ST.

BLDG 66, RM 213

AUSTIN, TX 78703

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

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visit will be held following the pre-bid conference. See Section 002100 – Instructions To Offerors for address and time. No other site visits will be scheduled.

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

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

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

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing…