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SECTION L – INSTRUCTION, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 General Information: This solicitation is to provide a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) with a total capacity of $100 million for environmental remediation services and ancillary construction to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo, NY District as described in the Scope of Work (SOW) located in J of the Solicitation.

1.1. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo, NY District intends to conduct this acquisition by use of Competitive Negotiated Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and FAR Part 15. The Government intends to award one (1) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract as a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for environmental remediation activities at the Luckey Site. Task orders awarded under this SATOC will be issued on a cost-reimbursable and firm fixed price basis.

1.2. There are no drawings associated with this Request for Proposal. Copies of the solicitation are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website (https://acquisition.army.mil) and made available for viewing in Federal Business Opportunities (http://www.fbo.gov). All amendments will be posted to ASFI and made available for viewing in FedBizOpps. It shall be the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments.

1.3. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

1.4. The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the Contracting Officer will review this determination and if, in the Contracting Officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists, no certified cost or pricing data will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists, Offerors will be required to submit certified cost or pricing data. At any time before award, the Contracting Officer may require submission of data other than certified cost or pricing data, as defined in FAR 2.101, from an Offeror to the extent necessary to determine a fair and reasonable price if the Contracting Officer determines that adequate data from sources other than the Offeror are not available. This includes requiring data from an Offeror to support a cost realism analysis.

1.5. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 562910- Remediation Services

1.6. The Contracting Division Point of Contact (POC) listed below is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions (including technical questions) to the Contracting Division POC. This may be done via email or in writing. Written requests for clarification may be sent to the Contracting Division POC at the following address:

US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District

ATTN: CECT-LRB (Jeffrey G. Ernest)

1776 Niagara Street

Buffalo, New York 14207-3199

Phone (716.879.4173)

Email: Buffalo-Contracting@usace.army.mil

NOTE: Requests for Information (RFI) will only be accepted in writing by e-mail or letter. The requests for information may only be submitted to the above-referenced Contracting Division POC no later than 5:00 PM 19 Dec 2014, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers. Questions and answers will be posted on ASFI and be made available for viewing through FedBizOpps. Please direct questions to the email address cited above. Questions directed to the POC’s personal email regarding this solicitation may not be answered or read.

1.7. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Division in writing (email is the preferred method) with supporting rationale. While the Government anticipates conducting discussions, the Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

1.8. Other Information Required: Provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

2.0. Specific Instructions:

2.1. This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation. Note specifically that the Offeror will not be participating in a sealed bid procurement process under this acquisition method. Issuance of this Request for Proposal does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government.

2.2. The Government reserves the right to discuss aspects of proposals with Offerors in the competitive range, if one is determined to be necessary, upon completion of the evaluation, and to award a contract to other than the Offeror submitting the lowest priced offer. Offerors are advised that the Government may make award without discussions, clarifications, or any contact concerning the proposals received. Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. Do not assume that Offerors will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise their proposals.

2.3. Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments), if applicable. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2.4. Each Offeror shall submit a proposal that consists of three (3) Volumes:

Volume I – Technical Approach

Volume II – Past Performance

Volume III –Price

2.4.1 Binding and Labeling: Volumes I and II may not be submitted together within the same binding (separate volume submissions are required) as Volume III. Each volume shall include, as a minimum, the following:

a) Volume number on proposal cover.

b) The prime, consortium, or joint venture’s name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address shall appear in the lower left corner of the proposal cover, title page and table of contents of any document/volume to be evaluated.

c) Signature of the official that can bind the firm shall appear on the title page.

d) Proposal volume cover format is at the Offeror’s discretion so long as the information required by this paragraph and subsequent paragraphs are met.

e) Table of contents and a cross-reference to the solicitation paragraphs.

f) List of tables/figures.

g) Volume number, factor and date submitted shall appear in the bottom right corner of each page (along with the revision number for the amended page, if necessary).

2.5. Proposals shall be submitted in five (5) hard copies; one marked "Original" and four (4) marked "Copy". In addition, one electronic copy (i.e. CD) in pdf format which includes all attachments of proposals shall be submitted. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the Paragraph 3.0 (Volume Content) of this provision. NOTE: In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, "Government Contract Files," the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

2.6. Proposals:

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE: 29 Jan 2015, 2:00 pm (1400) EST

Mailing Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District

ATTN: CECT-LRB (Jeffrey Ernest)

1776 Niagara Street

Buffalo, NY 14207-3199

The Packaging that contains the Proposal shall be marked: Proposal for Solicitation W912P4-14-R-0002, DO NOT OPEN.

2.6.1. Site Visit: 2:00 pm (1400) E.S.T. 15 December 2014, meet at site ((21200 Luckey Road, Luckey, Ohio 43443 (corner of Luckey and Gilbert Roads), meet at the Parking Lot in the Northwest Portion of the property)) - with safety boots, hard hats and safety glasses.

The purpose of the site visit is to allow prospective Offerors an opportunity to view the Luckey Site. Due to the nature of the contamination at the Luckey Site and requirements for a Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP) prior to accessing the Site, the site visit will be restricted to the perimeter of the site and the parking lot adjacent to Luckey Road. No questions will be taken during the site visit. More than one visit to the site may be required depending on the number of participants.

2.7. Page Format Restrictions and Limitations:

2.7.1. Page Limitations: Page limitations shall include typewritten text pages, charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, schematics, etc. aside from those items specifically stated as exempt from the page count. Outlines and other similar information documents shall be included as numbered pages- no exceptions. A total of one hundred (100) pages have been allotted for Volumes I and II. Table 2 below identifies allotted pages per volume. Compliance with page count limits shall be verified via the hardcopy. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. There is no page limitation for Volume III.

2.7.2. Pages Counted: Each page shall be counted except the following: cover pages, executive summary, table of contents, title page, list of tables/figures/acronyms, glossaries, separator tabs, dividers, blank pages, Past Performance Questionnaires, resumes, and appendices to Volume I and Volume II in its entirety. Executive Summaries (although not required) shall be limited to two pages. Separator tabs will only be marked with section / subsection identifiers. Any other information placed on the separator tabs will not be reviewed. Double sided pages are considered as two pages. NOTE: Proposals that exceed one hundred (100) pages will have only those pages that are within the page count limits evaluated. All information appearing thereafter will not be evaluated.

2.7.3. Page Size: Unless otherwise stated, a “page” is defined as being one side of an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper. Pages shall be typewritten except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document and the font size shall be no less than 10 point. A smaller type may be used on charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, and schematics to accommodate a “make to fit” software capability; however, all text shall be legible and easily read. Margins on all four edges of each sheet will be at least one-half (0.5) inch. Proprietary statements, security markings, and page numbers can fall within the defined margin area. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume.

2.7.4. Indexing: Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify factors.

2.7.5. Foldouts: Legible tables, charts, flow charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11” x 17” in size, unless indicated otherwise herein. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume. Each printed side of a foldout will count as two pages. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the font shall be no smaller than 8 point. All information (except documentation identification, solicitation number, and page numbers) shall be contained within an image area of 10” x 16”.

2.7.6. Format: The Offeror shall submit a total of five (5) hardcopies consisting of one (1) copy marked as “Original”, and four (4) marked as “Copy”, and one (1) electronic (i.e. CD) copy in pdf format of their proposal in the format shown below.

Table 1 - Proposal Format

Sub-factor 1: Conceptual Approach

Sub-factor 2: Safety Approach

Sub-factor 3: Organization Approach/Management Plan/Quality Assurance Approach

Volume III – Factor III Price

3.0 Content Requirements

Technical Factors

3.1 Volume I, Factor I – Technical Approach

This factor is divided into the following sub-factors.

3.1.1 Volume I, Factor I, Sub-factor 1 – Conceptual Approach

This sub-factor evaluates the Offeror’s conceptual approach specific to this Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) SATOC based on the Offeror’s proposed team and the proposed team’s expertise to meet the requirements of the Work Plan Task Order and the two (2) Sample Task Order Performance Work Statements (PWS) (Section J). The Offeror’s proposal will contain conceptual schematics and flow charts. The proposal shall address the Offeror’s proposed conceptual approach to Luckey Soils Remediation including but not limited to:

· Beryllium impacted soils, fill, and debris remediation

· Air monitoring plan and dust controls

· Water management and effluent monitoring

· Waste minimization, characterization, packaging, storage, transport and/or disposal

· Proposed technologies to address hazards/waste materials at Luckey

· Mobilization and certification of on-site laboratory facilities

· Conceptual plan for proposed remediation completion

· Schedule

· Descriptions of proposed day to day operations of on-site laboratory facilities

· Descriptions of proposed capabilities/limitation regarding project execution in adverse and seasonal weather conditions

The Offeror’s proposed team’s approach to environmental remediation in cost reimbursable construction remediation project to include decontamination; shoring; water management and waste water processing; excavation and handling of beryllium, lead, and radionuclide impacted soils and debris will be evaluated. Also this sub-factor will be evaluated for content that clearly illustrates the proposed conceptual approach to in-situ and ex-situ analysis, application of technologies to address hazards and waste materials/forms similar to those at Luckey, and setup, certification and operation of on-site laboratory facilities will be evaluated. Use of innovation technologies to address hazards, waste materials at Luckey may be evaluated more favorably.

The Offeror’s proposed team’s conceptual plan for proposed remediation completion via final status survey packages leading to achieving ROD criteria for the Luckey Site. Content will be evaluated for clarity and completeness. Concepts of how impacted soils and waste will be removed and disposed of off-site will be evaluated. Discussion/concepts of how verification of compliance with soil cleanup goals will be demonstrated.

The Offeror’s schedule will be evaluated to determine the Offeror’s understanding of all activities associated with design and construction of all project features. The schedule should be based on completing Task Order 001, Sample Project #1, and Sample Project #2. It may be submitted as a plate, defined as 24 inches by 36 inches or two 11 inches by 17 inches pages that will be included as two pages in the page count. The Offeror’s capability to complete the contract within the proposed contract duration and the validity of the proposed schedule may be evaluated more favorably. Proposals that demonstrate an ability to significantly reduce the construction duration must include supporting documentation providing strong evidence that the schedule is realistic and achievable. Proposals that describe viable options to overcome the issue of adverse weather and seasonal execution of site remediation including retention of personnel expertise may be evaluated more favorably. After contract award, the Government reserves the right to accept or decline any deviation from the proposed schedule defining work shifts and number of day per week.

3.1.2 Volume I, Factor I, Sub-factor 2 –Safety Approach

Safety is a key operating principle for the Government and this sub-factor evaluates how the Offeror’s proposal meets the submission requirements and demonstrates the Technical Expertise to meet the requirements of the Work Plan Task Order and the two (2) Sample Task Order PWS (Section J). The Offeror’s proposal will contain conceptual schematics and flow charts as applicable. The proposal shall address the Offeror’s approach to health and safety for the Luckey Soils Remediation including but not limited to:

· Work planning and preparation

· Beryllium safety and health physics

· Hazards identification

· Integrated safety analysis (or similar), including hazard mitigation, minimization and controls

· Communications and reporting

Corporate Safety and Health Program The Offeror must submit the following:

1. A narrative description of the Offeror’s safety management program including the organizational structure and responsibilities of the safety program.

2. The Table of Contents for the corporate Safety and Health Program, including a list of standard operating procedures.

3. One of the Offeror’s existing Accident Prevention Plans (APP) prepared within the last five years from the date of this Request for Proposal for a hazardous waste project. The APP provided shall be complete, including the corresponding Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) and any other appendices (i.e. Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP)) or attachments. The APP shall be provided as an appendix to Volume I.

Accident Summary The following information shall be submitted for the offeror and its subcontractors identified in the Offeror’s proposal.

1. A copy of the corporate OSHA 300 logs and corresponding 300-A forms for the last three calendar years from the date of this Request for Proposal. These shall be an appendix to Volume I.

2. A summary of accidents that occurred within the last three calendar years from the date of this Request for Proposal that resulted in property damage over $2,500 or permanent disability or death.

A tabulated summary of: the Experience Modification Rate; the Recordable Incident Rate (RIR – sometimes also known as the “incident rate” or the Total Case Incident Rate); and the Days Away from work, Restricted activities or job Transfer (DART) rate, for the last three calendar years from the date of this Request for Proposal. The RIR and DART rates shall be calculated according to the procedures defined by OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rates shall be calculated using the information provided in the 300 and 300-A logs and the tabulated summary shall include enough explanation to allow the reader to easily reproduce and validate the calculations. The summary shall include documentation of the EMR rates assigned by each firm’s insurance provider.

3.1.3 Volume I, Factor I, Sub-factor 3 – Organization Approach/Management Plan/Quality Assurance Approach

This sub-factor evaluates how the Offeror’s proposal meets the submission requirements identified in the SOW and demonstrates that the Offeror has the requisite Technical Expertise to perform the Work Plan Task Order and the two (2) Sample Task Order PWS (Section J). The Offeror’s proposal will contain conceptual schematics and flow charts as applicable.

Organizational Approach The Offeror shall provide a narrative and a diagrammed organizational chart describing its technical and management organizational approach. The narrative shall include the following:

1. A clear explanation of whether the Offeror will use its own resources exclusively, a joint venture, a teaming arrangement, or a subcontract arrangement.

2. The Offeror shall provide the resumes for key personnel for the proposed team (Offeror and team members) which it expects will execute the work that may be awarded under this contract. At a minimum, the Offeror shall provide a resume for each of the key individuals listed in Paragraphs 6.1.1 through 6.1.9 of the SOW (Section J) of this solicitation. The resumes should clearly display proposed job title, current employer, education, special qualifications and experience record showing title, specific duties, responsibilities and assignments within at least the last ten years from the date of this Request for Proposal. Where appropriate, identify whether the employee is employed by the joint venture, or by one of the individual joint venture parties. If the latter, state which of the joint venture parties is the employer. Arrange resumes in proposal in the order listed in the SOW of this solicitation. Only information relating to an individual's experience and ability to perform work relative to this solicitation is desired. Do not furnish information on unrelated experience or on the individual’s social, civic, or fraternal activities. For the successful offeror, key personnel shall only be replaced with prior approval of the Contracting Officer. Resumes are excluded from the total page count.

3. A clear definition of the organizational roles and legal responsibilities of the team members and the contractual relationships between the members of the team, providing answers to the following questions:

· Which entity will perform the work?

· What entity has overall authority over the contract?

· What entity will be managing the contract?

· What type of contractual agreements does the Offeror anticipate using with subcontractors (i.e. cost-reimbursable, fixed price)?

· How many years of experience do, if any, each member of the team have working with other members of the team?

· What contractual arrangements have been used in the past between members of the team?

4. Mailing addresses and office locations of the corporate headquarters, regional offices and other offices for each team member, clearly identifying each office and its function.

5. A summary of the number of home and branch office personnel for each team member by discipline or trade clearly showing how many team members are with each organization. The organizational chart shall clearly indicate the following:

1. reporting lines within the project organizational structure

2. personnel identified by name, discipline, task area, and team member office

Joint Ventures shall submit the following additional documentation regarding their business entities:

1. a certified copy of their Joint Venture agreement; and

2. a detailed statement outlining the following in terms of percentages, where appropriate:

· The relationship of the joint venture parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing.

· The management approach of the joint venture in terms of who will conduct, direct, supervise and control the project and have custody and control of the assets of the joint venture and perform the duties necessary to complete the work.

· The structure of the joint venture and decision-making responsibilities of the joint venture parties in terms of who will control the manner and method of performance of the work.

· The identity of personnel who will maintain the joint venture bank accounts for the payment of all expenses and the deposits of all receipts, who will keep the books and records, and pay applicable taxes for the joint venture.

· The identity of persons who will furnish the facilities, such as office space, supplies, and telephone service.

· The identification of the personnel who have overall control of the joint venture.

· Identify, where appropriate, whether key employees are employed by the joint venture, or are employed by one of the individual joint venture parties. If the latter, state which of the joint venture parties is the employer for each key employee.

The additional documentation required of Joint Ventures will not count toward the total page count.

Management Plan The Offeror shall provide a Management Plan that describes the proposed program management organization and that indicates how the work shall be controlled. The Plan shall include descriptions of:

1. The project management procedures that shall be applied to ensure successful completion of site-specific work requirements, including Quality Control requirements specified in the SOW of this solicitation.

2. The responsibilities and authorities granted to key personnel in the organization.

3. A plan for administering subcontracts that explains how these activities will be integrated and coordinated with other services and construction activities, including those performed by the Offeror’s own employees.

4. The purchasing system and procedures for acquisition and control of equipment, supplies, material, and labor resources, discussing how competition and best value will be achieved, and stating whether the Offeror’s purchasing system is approved by the Government, and if so, by which agency and contract.

5. How control of costs, including subcontractor costs, will be achieved with a Management Information System (MIS) for cost-reimbursement contracts, consistent with MIS requirements that are detailed in the SOW of this solicitation.

6. MIS capabilities and experience regarding project planning cost tracking, manpower projections, material and equipment tracking, cost estimating and budgeting.

7. Experience in the preparation of Work Variance Notices (WVNs) and Authority to Proceeds (ATPs)

8. Plan for and experience in use of Earned Value.

9. Methods to be used for obtaining and retaining an adequate work force to perform the contract initially and during the entire performance period, including methods of accommodating normal fluctuating workloads in order to maintain an experienced work force.

10. Methods of training that will be utilized to preserve effectiveness of the organization.

Quality Assurance Approach

The Offeror’s proposal will contain a description of the Offeror’s approach to work planning and preparation, readiness evaluation and project execution. This shall include integration, consideration and cooperation among all functional organizations and effective and comprehensive Corporate Quality Assurance Program with lines of communication to Contractor Executive Management independent from Operations. The QA Program Manager on-site shall have direct and unfettered access to the Corporate QA Manager and Executive Management, with the authority to execute QA Program requirements on-site. The QA Program shall fully independent from all other site functions/organizations. The narrative will contain the following:

1. Work planning and preparation

2. Quality Assurance

3. Communications and reporting

3.2 Volume II, Factor II – Past Performance

The past performance factor will evaluate the Offeror’s and team member’s record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertains to the environmental remediation services described in the Work Plan Task Order and the two (2) Sample Task Order PWS (Section J).

The Offeror shall provide descriptions of five (5) examples of projects that present the Offeror’s and its team member’s environmental experience in cost-reimbursable and fixed-price construction, service and other relevant types of contracts related to large-scale construction remediation projects (over $10,000,000) to address the Offeror’s and its team member’s experience in the following areas:

· Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) and/or DOE work.

· Large-scale construction remediation involving multiple activities to include decontamination, shoring, water management and waste water processing, excavation and handling of beryllium, lead, and radionuclide impacted soils and debris.

· Work with federal, state (Ohio EPA), and local environmental regulatory agencies.

· Work in residential/rural areas.

· Completion of cost-reimbursable or fixed-price contracts

A project will be defined as work performed pursuant to:

· One specific task order of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract at a single installation or facility, or

· A site-specific contract for one site or multiple sites within a single installation or facility.

An ID/IQ type contract for the performance of work pursuant to multiple task orders of an ID/IQ type contract does not represent a “project” within this definition unless the multiple task orders were all for one site or multiple sites at one facility. If the Offeror provides a specific task order as its “project”, it shall provide the base contract number and the task order number for reference purposes. If the Offeror provides a site-specific contract as its “project”, it shall provide the base contract number for reference purposes. The projects must be at least 75% complete and the majority of the work must have been performed within the last five years from the date of this Request for Proposal. For projects that are 100% complete, work shall have been completed within the past ten years from the date of this Request for Proposal (02-Nov-2014). The following information shall be provided for each of the projects:

· Name, address, and telephone number of the of Client (confidential clients are not acceptable)

· Contract/Task Order Number

· Type of Contract (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, or CPIF)

· Date of Award Initial Contract Amount

· Date of Completion/Final Contract Amount

· Description of work

· Contract Role (Prime or Subcontractor)-Percentage of total value of contract performed by Offeror: (If Prime, what portion was subcontracted;, if Offeror was the subcontractor, what percentage of the total project was awarded to the subcontractor?)

· Name, address, and telephone number of the customer (confidential clients are not acceptable) Projects may be presented in spreadsheet, or tabular format.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in Section J is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the Offeror includes in its proposal. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact.

Please note, All of the projects submitted do not need to be over $10 million. The dollar amount of the project will be one aspect of the relevancy review for each project submitted.

If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project before the proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the project. Offerors should follow-up with clients/ references to ensure timely submittal of PPQs. If the client requests, PPQs may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, at Buffalo-Contracting@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. The only information in the subject line MUST be the solicitation number W912P4-14-R-0002. If the submission is provided by mail, the envelope shall be marked, “Confidential Proposal Information for Solicitation W912P4-14-R-0002.” NOTE: All PPQs submitted directly to the Contract Specialist must be received No Later Than the date and time listed in Paragraph 2.6 of this Section L.

Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, copies of PPQs prepared by clients for other solicitations can also be provided in Volume II of the proposal for this solicitation. The Government is not precluded from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Also include performance recognition documents received within the last five years from the date of this Request for Proposal, such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition. This information should be included as an attachment to Volume II. NOTE: PPQs and other requested Past Performance documents attached to Volume II are not included in the page count.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. See Section 3.2 of Section M for details of other sources of information. Although the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

At no time during this process, nor during the debriefing, nor after award, will the names of the individuals providing reference information about an Offeror’s past performance be revealed to the Offerors or to any other party. If discussions are held, Offerors may be afforded the opportunity to respond to adverse comments made by references in accordance with guidelines identified in FAR Part 15.306(b)(4). In this case, comments will be extracted and provided to the Offeror.

If the Offeror has no record of past performance or information on past performance is not available, the proposal will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

Price Factor

3.3 Volume III, Factor III – Price

The Offeror shall submit, in Volume III, the bid schedules for the Work Plan Task Order and the two (2) Sample Task Orders (Section J). The price evaluation will be conducted on the sum of the Work Plan Task Order and the two (2) Sample Task Orders. Offerors shall utilize the bid schedules provided in Section J. Furthermore, for the CPFF task order, offeror’s shall provide a cost proposal including a breakdown for each task to include labor, materials, subcontracting, other direct costs, G&A, overhead, profit, etc.

3.3.1. Audit Information: The Offeror shall provide an audit report, findings, or letter completed within the last year stating that the Offeror’s accounting system has been approved and is adequate for cost-reimbursement contracts, and a point of contact with phone number or e-mail address from the Offeror’s Federal Government cognizant audit agency. If it has been over 12 months since the accounting system has been approved, the Offeror shall provide the most recent approval along with a statement that the accounting system has not changed since being approved. If the accounting system has changed, the Offeror shall provide a letter from the Federal Government cognizant audit agency stating that it is currently going through the approval process and provide a point of contact and phone number of person conducting the audit from the cognizant audit agency. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to contact the Offeror’s Federal Government cognizant audit agency to verify that the accounting system is still approved. The Offeror also shall submit statements certifying the most recent year for which audited final indirect cost rates have been determined by the Offeror’s or subcontractor’s Federal Government cognizant audit agency. Additionally, the Offeror shall provide the status of the audits of final indirect cost rates for any year(s) for which final rates have not been determined. The Offeror shall provide a point of contact by name and telephone number at the Federal Government cognizant audit agency office that can confirm the status of any final indirect rate determinations.

3.3.2 Additional Information: The following required information shall also be provided in Volume III, but is not evaluated as part of price:

(1) Complete Section A (SF33) that applies to the Offeror and signed and dated by an official with the authority to legally bind the company.

(2) Acknowledgment of all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30 (amendment form).

(3) The completed Section K of the solicitation (i.e., Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors).

(4) The required annual form VETS-100, Federal Contractor Veteran's Employment Report (VETS-100A Report) submitted in accordance with FAR 22.1306(b), and the submission acknowledgement from the Department of Labor (DOL).

(5) Total Compensation Plan for Professional Employees. A total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract as required by FAR 52.222-46 (Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees). The total compensation plan for professional employees will be part of the price volume and provided in Volume III.

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