B_150_Amendment_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

Extend Bid Date to 27 Jul 2017 at 1:00 PM Eastern Correct description of ITEM 0005 so that it reflects five (5) equal converters.

Remove Statutory Funding Limit on ITEM 0006 as no longer required due to availibility of Procurement Funding for this item.

Add Reginald Blaisdell as additional contact for base access for bid drop off.

Specification Changes as detailed here in.

Draw ing Changes - Attached as seperate document.

Specification Section 26 41 00 - Attached as sepertae document.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 13

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Jul-2017

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 W912LN-17-B-1001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Jun-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12-Jul-2017

CODE

158 FW/MSC (F9P3MC)

158 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR - WAWF FA6451

45 NCO DRIVE, SUITE A

BURLINGTON VT 05403-5873

FA6451 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912LN-17-B-1001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

CHANGES

1. SOLICITATION SPECIFICATIONS

The following changes are made to the project solicitation specifications.

A. Specification Section 01 00 00 Special Contract Requirements

DELETE

2. Order of Precedence (Reference FAR 52.236-21) Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract will be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

1) Representations and other instructions,

2) Contract clauses,

3) Other documents, to include special contract requirements Division 1, exhibits, and attachments,

4) The specifications

5) The drawings

ADD

2. Order of Precedence (Reference FAR 52.236-21) Reserved

DELETE

26.2. All DoD contractors are required to obtain a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate to access the CPARS/ACASS/CCASS applications. DoD contractors are required to purchase a certificate from an External Certificate Authority (ECA) at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor must be proactive in obtaining certificates, as they will not have the ability to view and comment on performance evaluations without the certificate. If you have questions on obtaining PKI certificates, please visit www.cpars.navy.mil. Contractors who fail to have their certificates will not be able to access the system.

ADD

26.2. Past Performance evaluations will be posted via https://www.cpars.gov. It is the responsibility of the contractor to request access to this site.

DELETE

29. WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT

The Government reserves the right to undertake performance by Government forces, for the same type or similar work as contracted herein, as the Government deems necessary or desirable, and to do so will not breach or otherwise violate this contract.

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29. WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT

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2.8.1 Controller shall be variable speed pressure limiting with digital soft start bypass type.

2.8.1 Controller shall be electronic soft start starting type.

2.10.1 Pressure maintenance pump shall be electric motor driven, horizontal shaft or in-line vertical shaft, centrifugal type with a rated discharge of 20 gpm at 175 psig.

2.10.1 Pressure maintenance pump shall be electric motor driven, horizontal shaft or in-line vertical shaft, centrifugal type with a rated discharge of 20 gpm at 195 psig.

D. Specification Section 23 03 00.00 20

3.2.2.c Where equipment is located above ceilings, provide adhesive sticker with the equipment tag name on the ceiling t-bar grid or access panel below the equipment location.

E. Specification Section 23 05 48.00 40

2.5 FORCE PROTECTION

2.5.1 Contractor Designed Bracing

Design the bracing in accordance with UFC 3-310-04, UFC 4-010-01 and additional data furnished by the Contracting Officer. Provide sufficient braces for equipment to resist reactions for force protection as indicated in this paragraph. Submit details of equipment bracing for acceptance. The design for force protection for all overhead equipment weighing 31 pounds or more shall be mounted to resist forces of 0.5 times the component weight in any horizontal direction and 1.5 times the component weight in the downward direction.

The following specific items of equipment to be furnished shall be constructed and assembled to resist a horizontal lateral force of 1.5 times the operating weight of the equipment at the vertical center of gravity of the equipment in the downward direction and 0.5 times the operating weight of the equipment at the horizontal center of gravity of the equipment in any direction:

a. Fan Coil Units and Unit Heaters

b. Inline Fans

c. Mixed Flow Fan

d. Suspended Computer Room Units (CRAC).

F. Specification Section 26 41 00

Attached Section 26 41 00 has been added in its entirety.

2. SOLICITATION DRAWINGS

Changes are made to the attached solicitation drawings. A summary of changes made to each drawing is listed below.

Drawing CS101 Deleted barrier arm gate.

Drawing CS102 Deleted barrier arm gate.

Drawing CS500 Deleted barrier arm gate detail.

Drawing S-500 Adjusted the fall protection rail elevation and added a hook to the crane elevation.

Drawing FX001 Revised total head for FP-1 and FP-2 to 190 psi. Revised electrical data to indicate FP-1 and FP-2 will be 400 hp.

Revised total head for JP-1 to 195 psi. Revised fire pump schedule note to indicate FP-1 and FP-2 will be soft start.

Deleted the words “single point” and “single” from Fire Suppression General Note 5A.

Drawing FX101 Added a PRV in detail C5. Revised callouts in detail C5. Added piping/continuation to detail C5.

Drawing FX601 Revised detail A1 to add a PRV, delete an existing check valve, and indicate piping immediately after the fire pumps (which leads to the risers for B150 and leading to B130) as new.

Drawing M-001 Added clarification for bracing of overhead mechanical equipment per UFC 4-010-01.

Drawing M-112 Fixed piping that is located inside the building from appearing on the roof.

Drawing M-402 Corrected labeling of combustion air piping.

Drawing M-502 Added clarification for bracing of overhead mechanical equipment per UFC 4-010-01.

Drawing M-601 Added missing information for Diffuser type A.

Drawing M-709 Added clarification to VAV box sequence for heating mode.

Drawing M-711 Corrected radiant heat sequence to indicate existing controls are part of existing DDC system.

Drawing P-501 Added pressure reducing valve to domestic water entrance detail. Added isolation valves to emergency shower detail. Added thermometer and purge valve in water heater detail.

Drawing ED-101 Added clarification on projector, wireless lan, and speakers to be removed and stored during construction.

Drawing ED-102 Added clarification on projector, wireless lan, and speakers to be removed and stored during construction.

Drawing ED-103 Added clarification on projector, wireless lan, and speakers to be removed and stored during construction.

Drawing ED-104 Added clarification on projector, wireless lan, and speakers to be removed and stored during construction.

Drawing E-401 Added 120/208V emergency panel ECL-1

Drawing E-601 Relocated existing PA-2 MOC panel to emergency power. Provided ECL-1 design wire and conduit size.

Drawing E-604 Added ECL-1 panelboard schedule.

Drawing T-001 Added 100 and 200 twisted pair symbols to legend. Corrected C110 block symbol to state rack-mounted.

Drawing T-101 Added Information on existing duct connection and stub ups for comm room 103. Adjusted data ports in rooms 107 and 102.

Drawing T-103 Added clarification on requirements and phasing for communication cabling to remain active during construction.

Drawing T-104 Adjusted fiber ports in rooms 165 and 166.

Drawing T-105 Added data ports to rom 201.

Drawing T-401 Added two four inch conduits to comm room 103.

Drawing T-501 Corrected type C cabling to single mode fiber cable in faceplate schedule.

Drawing T-701 Corrected 25 twisted pair to comm room to 100 twisted pair. Corrected 25 twisted pair entering building to 200 twisted pair.

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-Jul-2017 01:00 PM to 27-Jul-2017 01:00 PM.

CLIN 0005

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Option #2 is identified as ABI #2 - Aircraft 270VDC Converters in the Plans and Specifications. This Clin is comprised of three (3) equal converters. Per FAR 252.236-7006 this Clin has a Statutory Cost Limititation of $250K per unit or total Clin Cost Limitation of $750K.

To:

Option #2 is identified as ABI #2 - Aircraft 270VDC Converters in the Plans and Specifications. This Clin is comprised of Five (5) equal converters. Per FAR 252.236-7006 this Clin has a Statutory Cost Limititation of $250K per unit or total Clin Cost Limitation of $1.25M..

CLIN 0006

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Option #3 is identified as ABI #3 - Compressed Air System in the Plans and Specifications.

To:

Option #3 is identified as ABI #3 - Compressed Air System in the Plans and Specifications. Provide Pricing Information for each Sub Clin Item. Total is not required..

SUBCLIN 0006AA

The following CLIN extended description has been deleted:

Per FAR 252.236-7006 this Sub-Clin has a Statutory Cost Limititation of $250K.

SUBCLIN 0006AB

SUBCLIN 0006AC

The following have been modified:

SECTION 00010

SECTION 00010 Solicitation Contract Form

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SECTION 00010 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Project:

PLANS - F-35 Alter Bldg 150 MX Hangar Power and Install Equipment All Spots CURZ152802. B3 FINAL SUBMITTAL Dated APRIL 14TH, 2017

SPECIFICATIONS BOOK - F-35 Alter Bldg 150 MX Hangar Power and Inst. Equip All Spots. Vermont Air National Guard Base, VT Vermont Air National Guard CURZ 152801 - Type B-3 Specifications Volume 1 and 2 dated 14 April 2017.

SECTION 00010 NOTES

NOTES

1. All questions and requests for information regarding this Invitation For Bids (IFB) must be received NOT LATER THAN close of business five (5) days prior to bid date in order to minimize the need to extend the bid opening date. Questions shall be emailed to: james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil and joyce.l.merrill.mil@mail.mil

2. Offeror’s attention is invited to the insurance requirement contained in this solicitation (Contract Clause FAR 52.228-5). Certification of the required coverage for the prime contractor shall be furnished prior to beginning work on this contract, and the Contracting Officer may request evidence of the required insurance at any time during the life the contract.

3. Reference Contract Clause 252.236-7008, CONTRACT PRICES – BIDDING SCHEDULES (DEC 1991).

The prices shown in the Bidding Schedule must reflect ALL costs involved in performing the work, as described in the plans and specifications.

4. The term “Bidding Schedule” shall also be construed to mean “Offer Schedule” or “Schedule”. The terms “bid” and “offer”, and “bidder” and “offeror” shall be construed as having the same meaning in this solicitation and resulting contract.

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

6. Facsimile transmission of bid is not authorized.

7. Government reserves the right to include additive bid items taken at time of award in the Base CLIN to facilitate and simplify schedule and payment processing.

8. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.fbo.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. You will need your DUNS number and MPIN in order to log in to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be made available only from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov/

9. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system.

FedBizOpps registration requires the following information: 1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) DUNS Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number,

4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf.

****ATTENTION**** Contractors who do not already have a MPIN are advised that the normal processing is 15-30 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. (PLAN ACCORDINGLY).

Reference paragraph 4.4 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to retrieve the specification and drawing documents for this project. DISCLAIMER: The official plans and specifications are located on the official government webpage and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source.

Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://www.fbo.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. Reference paragraph 4.7 of the Vendor Guide for instructions to obtain a MPIN to retrieve the specification and drawing documents. Bidders/offerors who have registered with FedBizOpps must access the data for this solicitation with their MPIN. Bidders/Offerors cannot log into the FedBizOpps home page and search for data

10. RESERVED.

11. A single award is contemplated. Propspective bidders must bid on all items to be considered for award. See explanation of how low bid will be determined in section 00100 of the solicitation.

12. A complete bid package must contain the following:

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

(b) Section 00010 Line Items- all items must be priced

(c) A valid Bid Bond. Standard Form 24.

(d) Section 00600, 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 (ORCA), at https://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) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: “BID No. W912LN-17-B-1001”, and the Name and Address of Bidder. See Block 13A of SF 1442 for required number of copies.

13. Contractor Manpower Reporting. The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract at the secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil.

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/Enterprise-wide_Contractor_Manpower_Reporting_Application_memorandum.pdf

End of Section 00010

ATTACHMENT 1

Project Plans and Specifications – Under Separate Cover

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION 00100

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. SCOPE:

1.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W912LN-17-B-1001 entitled

F-35 Alter Bldg 150 MX Hangar Power and Inst. Equip All Spots, Project Number CURZ152802, at the 158th Fighter Wing, South Burlington, VT.

1.2. 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.

1.3. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small businesses.

2. Reserved

3. Reserved

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

4.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 28 Jun 17 at 10:00 A.M. (Local) for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at Conference Room Bldg 300, Base Civil Engineer, 158th Fighter Wing South Burlington, VT. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

4.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to James A. Belaski and Andrew D. Anderson at the following addresses:

james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil and andrew.d.anderson22.mil@mail.mil .

Firm Name and Telephone Number Visitor’s Name and Social Security No.

Drivers License Citizenship

4.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than 2 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base 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-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

4.4. Visitors will be required to present the following information at the Main Gate upon arrival:

(1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License & Photo ID if not on License (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. The Government will provide an escort from Main Gate to Pre-Bid location. 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.

4.5. 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.

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

5. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

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

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W912LN-17-R-0003 Email: james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil and joyce.l.merrill.mil@mail.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Bid Inquiry: _______________

From: ______________________________ Company Name: ________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________ Fax 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.)

4.1. 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.

4.2. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth

(5) working day prior to bid opening. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT

QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

4.3. 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 at: http://www.fbo.gov

4.4. 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. 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 bidders via the web site.

4.5. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov or fbo.gov) system. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information:

4.5.1. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://www.fbo.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. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR OPENING OF BIDS: The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the solicitation, specifications and/or drawings, prior to the date set for opening of bids, as necessary. Such changes, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Invitation for Bids. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and other information applicable prior to the date set for receipt of bids will be posted at:

http://www.fbo.gov. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the latest information.

6. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

6.1. All bids shall be delivered to Vermont Air National Guard, Logistics Readiness Bldg 70 Room #230, 45 NCO Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. Hand carried bids must be deposited with a contract specialist in Bldg 70 Room #230 who will time date and stamp the proposal and place in a secured container prior to the time established for opening of bids. Bidders are cautioned that they will be required to sign-in at the Main Gate and must coordinate a Government escort in advance if providing a bid before the bid date. If providing a bid prior to bid date, then notify all three - Andrew D. Anderson, James A. Belaski, and Reginald C. Blaisdell at the following addresses: andrew.d.anderson22.mil@mail.mil; james.a.belaski.civ@mail.mil; reginald.c.blaisdell.mil@mail.mil at least 24 hours in advance to coordinate escort. On bid date, the Government will have personnel detailed at the Main Gate to provide bidder escort to the bid site. Visitors will be required to present the following information at the Main Gate upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License & Photo ID if not on License (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable . Please allow time to accomplish this. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304.

6.2. The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 at Vermont Air

National Guard, Logistics Readiness Bldg 70 Room #230, 45 NCO Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. All interested offerors and their major subcontractors are encouraged to attend the bid opening.

7. WAGE DETERMINATION:

7.1. Davis Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to this project. Current prevailing wage determination(s) at time of issuance of solicitation are General Decision Number VT170025 01/06/2017 VT25 . Applicable wage rates can be found at Applicable wage rates can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/VT.html

8. 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.

9. INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES: Reference information found at Section 00700 FAR Provision/Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services consideration when computing its offer.

10. CLAUSES:

10.1. 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.

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

10.3. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD: Sections 00100 and 00600 will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

11. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS:

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids. The Government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful bids. No destruction certificate will be provided.

12. OFFERORS QUALIFICATIONS:

To establish its responsibility, the apparent low bidder may be requested by the Government prior to award, to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his 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 Summary of Changes)