W912PL21R0007_Solicitation_Volume1.pdf

RFP NO. W912PL21R0007

U.S. ARMY CORPS

OF ENGINEERS

LOS ANGELES DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

DESIGN‐BUILD

FY21 JITC ELECTRONIC LAB‐NEW

FACILITY

FORT HUACHUCA, ARIZONA

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

APRIL 2021

JOINT INTEROPERABILITY

TEST COMMAND (JITC)

FORT HUACHUCA, AZ

Los Angeles DISTRICT

READY TO ADVERTISE –

DESIGN BUILD RFP

VOLUME I

MARCH 2021

PROJECT NO. 21DISA01

W912PL21R0007

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Table of Contents

VOLUME I

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATION PAGE

CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) SCHEDULE

00 20 00 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCUREMENT

00 21 16 INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

00 22 00 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

00 22 16 SUPPLEMNTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

00 70 00 CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

00 73 00 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

00 73 46 WAGE DETERMINATION (RATES)

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 01 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

01 10 10 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 10 12 DESIGN AFTER AWARD

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 20 00 INTERFACE WITH OTHER WORK

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUMBITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 78 24.00 10 FACILITY DATA REQUIREMENTS

01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

*Items to be provided by the US Army Corp of Engineers prior to solicitation.

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A DISTRIBUTION MATRIX (Provided by USACE)

APPENDIX B FORT HUACHUCA STANDARDS

VOLUME II

APPENDIX C CONCEPT DRAWINGS

APPENDIX D GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION DATA

APPENDIX E EMERGENCY VEHICLE TURNING ANALYSIS

APPENDIX F HYDRANT FLOW TEST AND CALCS

APPENDIX G ROOM DATA SHEETS

APPENDIX H REFERENCE DRAWINGS

APPENDIX I AZDEQ PERMITS

APPENDIX J SURVEY

APPENDIX K SSVEC SERVICE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPORT

APPENDIX L VISITOR INFO PACKET

APPENDIX M JITC FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT

APPENDIX N JITC PRODUCT EXAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX O JITC UPS, PDU, AND SERVER CABINET ENCLOSURES

EXAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

9. FOR INFORMATION CALL

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date):

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See .)

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

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

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) local time (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

Designed using Perform Pro, WHS/DIOR, Oct 96

1442-103 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) (EG)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

W912PL21R0007

X

16 APR 2021 1 OF 2

USACE, Los Angeles District Contracting Division, West Region Branch 915 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90017

See Item 7

SANDRA OQUITA 213.452.3249

FY21 JITC ELECTRONIC LAB-NEW FACILITY, FORT HUACHUCA, AZ

This project provides for the design and construction of a new one story 40,422 SF Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) facility for the Defense Information System Agency (DISA)/Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The new facility is located adjacent to the existing JITC Building 57305 on the secure JITC compound and is replacing three temporary buildings. The facility shall function as an electronics lab to support requirements for DISA/JITC. The facility contains multiple test labs, server rooms, DISA net kiosk, lobby with central resource help desk, and a break room. Additionally, there are the typical building support functions including mechanical, electrical, fire protection and communications equipment rooms. Except for utility rooms, the entire building is a Secure facility (COSA standards). The Project also includes underground utilities, paving including access roads, storm drainage, exterior and site lighting, site improvements, landscaping, underground communications infrastructure to connect the new facility, and all applicable AT/FP (Antiterrorism/Force Protection) measures. Utility services are in the proximity of the site and shall be brought to the new facility.

The estimated magnitude of the project is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. This is a Design-Build Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)Procurement. This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED and all responsive and responsible parties are invited to submit an Offer.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 Commercial and 10 * 00 73 00

X X *Section 00 73 00

X 10

0 2PM

17 MAY 2021

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OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal or greater than the minimum requirement stated in 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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) 20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24.SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BYCODE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and

(c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD. (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

(Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

BY

DUNS NO.: TAX ID NO.:

CAGE CODE NO.:

( ) - ; FAX ( ) -

Tucson Resident office 5205 East Comanche Street Bldg 160 Tucson, AZ 85707

USACE, Finance Center

ATTN: CEFCO-AO-D

5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

FY21 JITC Electronic Lab-New Facility W912PL21R0007 Ft Huachuca, AZ

April 2021 Solicitation

Section 00 01 05 Certification Page

CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

1) IF THE OFFEROR IS A JOINT VENTURE, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

(Company Name) (Signature) (Title)

2) IF THE OFFEROR IS PARTNERSHIP, LIST FULL NAME OF ALL PARTNERS:

3) IF THE OFFEROR IS A CORPORATION, THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED:

CERTIFICATION AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

I, , certify that I am the Secretary of the corporation named as principal in the within contract; that , who signed the said contract on behalf of the principal, was the of the corporation; that I know his signature and that his signature is genuine; and that said contract was duly signed, sealed and attested for in behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body.

CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

CORPORATE SEAL

SECRETARY

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FY21 JITC ELECTRONIC LAB-NEW FACILITY W912PL21R0007

SECTION 00 10 00

SOLICITATION CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) SCHEDULE

CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH ALL PLANT, LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, ETC. NECESSARY TO

PERFORM ALL WORK IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN

THE CONTRACT TO INCLUDE ALL ATTACHMENTS THERETO.

Item Estimated Unit No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

BASE BID

0001 Design 1 Job **** $ __________________

0002 Building 1 Job **** $ __________________

0003 Site Work Outside 5 Ft Bldg Line 1 Job **** $ __________________

TOTAL BASE BID (0001-0003) $_____________________________

OPTIONS

0004 OPTION 1 Rack Sensors in Lieu of 1 Job **** $____________________ Room or Return Air Control

0005 OPTION 2 Enhanced Parapet 1 Job **** $____________________

0006 OPTION 3 Alternate Roadway Materials 1 Job **** $_____________________

0007 OPTION 4 Raised Floor in Test Bench 1 Job **** $______________________ Area

TOTAL BASE BID (0001-0003) and

OPTIONS 1-4 (0004 – 0007) $

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AND INSTALLED

EQUIPMENT (CFCI)

0008 Contractor Furnished Contractor 1 Job **** $ _____________________ Installed (CFCI) Electronic Equipment Identified in Appendix M

TOTAL BASE BID (0001-0003), OPTIONS 1-4

(0004 – 0007) and CFCI (0008) $

CFCI Equipment and Optional Proposal Item Descriptions

a. CFCI Equipment

DESCRIPTION Units Server Enclosure; 24"W x 42"D x 84 H" / Color White 336

Server Enclosure; 30"W x 42"D x 84 H" / Color White 4

DC Power Plants w/ battery banks 1000 Amps 1

UPS 800 kVa 3

PDU 800 kVa 3

b. Bid Option 1 - Rack Sensors in Lieu of Room or Return Air Control. This option provides rack temperature sensors to vary the airflow of the CRAH units, as required, to match the load in the space.

Supply air sensors shall be utilized to modulate the chilled water flow rate.

c. Bid Option 2 - Enhanced Parapet. This option provides a sloped roof parapet around the perimeter of the roof. Parapet shall be similar in size, material, and color to existing parapets on adjacent structures.

d. Bid Option 3 - Alternate Roadway Material. This option replaces the aggregate portion of the access drive with asphalt resulting in the entire access drive being asphalt.

e. Bid Option 4 - Raised Floor in Test Bench Area. This option provides a minimum of 2 foot raised access flooring in the classified and unclassified test labs, including portion of Mechanical rooms, under equipment to provide Under Floor Air Distribution (UFAD) system and routing of cabling.

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Section 00 20 00 Instructions for Procurement

NOTES FOR SOLICITATION, CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) SCHEDULE

NOTE NO. 1. To better facilitate the receipt and proposal process, all modifications to proposals are to be submitted on copies of the latest Solicitation, Contract, Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule as published in the solicitation or the latest amendment thereto. In lieu of indicating additions/deductions to bid items, all bidders should state their revised prices for each item. The company name should be indicated on the face of the CLIN Schedule to preclude being misplaced.

NOTE NO. 2. Prices must be submitted on all individual items of the Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule. Failure to do so may cause the bid to be determined “non-responsive.”

NOTE NO. 3. The bidder/offeror shall distribute his/her indirect costs (overhead, profit, bond, etc.) over all items in Section 00 10 00, “Solicitation, Contract, Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule”. The Government will review all submitted Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedules for any unbalancing of the items. Any submitted “Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule” determined to be unbalanced may cause the bid to be determined “unacceptable.”

NOTE NO. 4. If a modification to a bid is submitted and provides for a lump-sum adjustment to the total estimated cost, the application of the lump-sum adjustment to each unit price and/or lump-sum price, in the bid schedule must be stated or, if it is not stated, the bidder agrees that the lump-sum adjustment shall be applied on a prorate basis to every bid item in the bid schedule.

NOTE NO. 5. This procurement is a Request for Proposals. All references throughout the RFP to ‘bidder’ shall be deemed to mean ‘offeror’ or ‘proposer’, and ‘bid’ shall be deemed to mean ‘offer’ or ‘propose’ or ‘proposal’, as appropriate. Award will be made using the best value, tradeoff process.

NOTE NO. 6. The Offerors’ attention is directed to Section 00 21 16, “Instructions to Proposers” specifically statements entitled “Directions for Submitting Proposals” and “Special Instructions Pertaining to Hand-carried Offers.”

NOTE NO. 7. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Contract Clause No. 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (DEVIATION 2020-O0008) located in Section 00 70 00 applies to solicitations and contracts for acquisitions conducted using full and open competition.

NOTE NO. 8. CONDITIONS GOVERNING EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT.

Only one contract will be awarded on this Bid Schedule and award will be made on the Base Bid and selected Options. Evaluation of Base Bid and all Options shall be in accordance with the following provision:

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line items, identified in the schedule as option items, in the quantity and at the price stated in the schedule. Subject to the availability of funds, the Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 120 days of Contract Award.

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NOTE NO. 9. ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Upon the Government’s request, the offeror shall submit a price breakdown of the bid items directly to the Los Angeles District Office. Details on where and how to send the breakdown will be provided by the requesting official making the request on behalf of the Government. The format of the breakdown will be left up to the offeror.

However, as a minimum, the offeror shall provide pricing for the major categories of work under each bid item, for example: site improvements, landscaping, electrical, mechanical, etc. This information will not be needed sooner than three (3) working days after the proposal submission due date.

b. This information may be required for the initial and, if requested, for any revised proposals.

NOTE NO. 10. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING OFFERS:

The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted electronically, as described below. The RFP will provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submittal. The Offeror’s proposal shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method for proposals in response to this solicitation is electronically via SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (EMAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Offeror’s proposal must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall email their proposals using the following link: https://safe.apps.mil/

Please send proposals using the link above to Contract Specialist Otse A. Adikhai at Otse.A.Adikhai@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer, Sandra Oquita at Sandra.Oquita@usace.army.mil.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically through the SAFE site.

Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. You are limited to five (5) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 2GB). If you have a large number of files, recommend that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

REQUEST FOR UPLOAD CODE: Offerors must email Contract Specialist, Otse A. Adikhai at Otse.A.Adikhai@usace.army.mil and to Contracting Oficer, Sandra Oquita at Sandra.Oquita@usace.army.mil no earlier than Ten (10) calendar days prior but not later than five (5) working days prior to the proposal due date to receive a request code which will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. Offerors that fail to email for request a code five (5) working days before proposal submission date may not be able to receive a request code in time to upload their submission.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.) Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE:

1. Once at the SAFE website select the “Drop-off” icon. This allows users without a CAC or users whose computer is not configured to read a CAC the option to access the SAFE site as a guest.

2. After selecting the “Click Here” link you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government representative) information and email settings.

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3. When completing your file information for transmittal via the SAFE website, you will be required to enter the email address for all recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients are the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer. The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Otse A. Adikhai, at Otse.A.Adikhai@usace.army.mil, and the Team Lead is Sandra Oquita, Sandra.Oquita@usace.army.mil. The E-Mail address of the Government Employee who initiated the request code will be automatically entered. The Proposer must enter the E-Mail address for both the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. After entering the email address, click the ADD button to add the person(s) email to the “Recipients List” of your response. When your proposal is submitted, a notification will be sent to the recipients you added.

NOTE: Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group email accounts.

Even if you successfully upload your proposal to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the government recipients until you verify your email address.

Entering an incorrect email may result in the rejection of your submission for lateness. A Proposer can confirm proper submission by the ‘Drop-Off Completed” screen which generates based on proper file submission.

NOTE: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS:

For the purposes of establishing whether a proposal submission is considered timely, the government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. For proposals larger than the 2GB capacity of the SAFE website and require multiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases. The government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

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SECTION 00 21 16 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

Contents

52.0000-4010 INQUIRIES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY--SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995

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

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

252.211-7002 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, PLANS,

DRAWINGS, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER PERTINENT DOCUMENTS (DEC. 1991)

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SECTION 00 21 16 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

52.0000-4010 INQUIRIES

Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders/offerors before submission of their bids/offers. Oral explanations or instructions given before award of a contract are not binding. Any information given to a prospective offeror concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective offerors as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting offers or if lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders/offerors.

1. All inquiries relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet.

A. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self register into the ProjNet system.

To access the Bid Inquiry system, go to the ProjNet web page and click on the “QUICK ADD” menu in the upper right corner of the screen. You will now be prompted for the following:

- Managing Agency - USACE

- Email address

- Key Access (this is the Bidder Inquiry Key - see below for key)

- Click on “Sign In”

- You will be prompted for the answer to your secret question on the next screen

If this is your first time accessing ProjNet, you will be directed to a screen titled “User account not found.

Please create one using the form below”. Fill in the requested information (name, company, city, phone #, etc)

B. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry. Please Note: Offerors shall only submit one question per inquiry. All inquiries containing multiple questions may be rejected.

C. Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by the technical team.

D. The Solicitation Number is: W912PL21R0007

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 356D9F-INHEPS

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 5 business days prior to bid/proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

3. Offerors are requested to review the specifications in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

4. The ProjNet call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

NOTE: Responses on the Bidder Inquiry System do not revise, change, amend or supersede the provisions of the

00 21 16 -3 April 2021 Solicitation solicitation. Changes to the solicitation must be by written amendment thereto. Any Bidder Inquiry System response that can be interpreted to be in conflict with the solicitation or amendment, shall be subordinate to the conflicting provision, term, and/or note, wherever it appears in the solicitation, until revised or altered by a written amendment to the solicitation.

Additionally, offerors may not anticipate a change to the solicitation until the change, revision, correction, or alteration of the solicitation is actually made, in writing and published as an amendment to the solicitation.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of

Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29

AUG 1998

52.211-2 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST)

APR 2014

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 2003 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.217-4 Evaluation Of Options Exercised At The Time Of Contract Award

JUN 1988

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction

Materials Under Trade Agreements

MAY 2014

52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with

Offer

JUL 2013

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.206-7000 Domestic Source Restriction DEC 1991 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors.

JAN 2018

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008)

Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be DX rated order; X DO rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700), and the Contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of this regulation. [Contracting Officer check appropriate box.]

(End of provision)

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52.216‐1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a FIRM FIXED PRICE contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.217‐7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY‐‐SEPARATELY PRICED

LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 120 Calendar Days after Contract Award. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.222‐23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB

1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

27.0% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a

00 21 16 -5 April 2021 Solicitation violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Ft Huachuca, Cochise County AZ.

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 $3,000,000.00, 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.

52.233‐2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Sandra Oquita, USACE Los Angeles District 915 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 930, Los Angeles, CA 90017.

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(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) – ALTERNATE I (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 are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for May 5, 2021 at 10:00 am. Send site visit information outlined in (c) via email to: Mr. Adam Johnston Adam.J.Johnston@usace.army.mil

Phone: 520-584-1678

(c) Due to COVID19 restrictions, anyone residing more than 250 miles from Fort Huachuca and arriving for the site visit must obtain special approval to enter Fort Huachuca. Provide each individual’s full name, home city and state, email address and company you are representing.

All company personnel shall be contained in the same request. Provide the information to the email addresses shown above, with email subject "Site Visit-Ground Equipment Transport Facility, Ft Huachuca AZ”. This information will be sent to the Installation Garrison for approval. If approved, the individuals in the request will be emailed an approval memorandum.

(d) The information listed in paragraph (c) above must be received at least ten (10) BUSINESS DAYS (Monday – Friday) prior to the site visit for the individual to be added to the guest list.

Information received after this time will not be incorporated into the guest list. Individuals residing within 250 miles will not need this COVID-19 approval.

(e) To gain access to Fort Huachuca, enter through the Van Deman gate and turn right into the Visitor parking lot just before the entrance of the Access Control Gate. Take a copy of the COVID19 approval memo, you driver’s license, car registration and insurance card (rental contract if renting a vehicle) and provide to the Security Personnel in the Access Control Building. After your name has been run through security software and approved, you will be granted a temporary Installation Pass. If you reside within 120 miles and already have an Installation badge or other DOD Access Badge, you may proceed directly through the gate as normal. We will have a Corps representative at the Gate from 0830-1000 to assist you. It may take some time to have your name run and to gain a temporary pass so allow plenty of time for this to occur.

(e) After gaining access to Fort Huachuca through the Van Deman gate, meet at the Corps of Engineers Project Office parking lot on the corner of Lebo (5th st) and Carter streets. Directions from entrance via the Van Deman gate is to proceed on Hatfield St to Irwin St which will be the third road after entering the Installation (there is an airplane on display on the corner). There is a traffic light here. Turn left on Irwin Street and go to Carter St (the second street from Hatfield, 00 21 16 -7 April 2021 Solicitation an MWR Rents are on the corner) and turn left. Go one street to Lebo (5th st) and the Corps modular building is in a fenced in area on the right. At 10:15 individuals will then be escorted to the site location.

(g) At least 24 hours prior to their arrival at Fort Huachuca, all individuals will contact the COVID-19 screening hotline at (520) 533-2997 and comply with all provided directives and advice. Personnel who are feeling ill are required to call the COVID-19 screening hotline immediately and comply with all provided directives. They will adhere to social distancing requirements while on Fort Huachuca to the greatest extent possible, maintaining a distance of six feet from all other persons at all times and wear a face covering when entering public establishments. Failure to abide by the above restrictions may result in revocation of installation access to Ft. Huachuca.. Site visit access does not grant access to facilities or services outside of the official duties described above. Contractors will abide by all current Fort Huachuca COVID- 19 policies and guidelines while conducting business on Ft. Huachuca.

52.252‐1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

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

WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV

52.252‐3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

None

52.252‐5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

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

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

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252.211‐7002 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS,

STANDARDS, PLANS, DRAWINGS, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, AND

OTHER PERTINENT DOCUMENTS (DEC. 1991)

The specifications, standards, plans, drawings, data item descriptions, and other pertinent documents cited in this solicitation are not available for distribution but may be examined at the following location:

See provision in this section entitled, “INQUIRIES” for instructions.

SECTION 00 22 00 - 1

SECTION 00 22 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

II. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRICE PROPOSAL (VOLUME I):

III. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (VOLUME II) 3

IV. PROPOSAL COVER SHEET:

V. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT

VI. SAMPLE COVER LETTER

VII. NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

SECTION 00 22 00 - 2

GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

In order to effectively and equitably evaluate all offers, the Contracting Officer must receive sufficiently detailed information that clearly responds to the technical evaluation factors listed in Section 00 22 16.

Proposers shall submit their proposal packages in accordance with the instructions outlined in Section 00 21 16, 52.0000-4001-Directions for Submitting Offers.

Each Proposer must submit their responses to the technical evaluation factors in a Technical Proposal and Price Proposal The Technical Proposal and Price Proposal must be submitted as separate distinct volumes. Both the Price Proposal (Volume I) and the Technical Proposal (Volume II) must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals.

No dollar amounts or pricing information from the Price Proposal are to be included in the responses to the technical evaluation factors.

All information intended by the Proposer to be evaluated must be submitted as part of the Technical Proposal.

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

All written portions: Use only 8 ½ by 11 inch paper, unless another size is specifically authorized elsewhere in this section for a particular submission. Do not use 11” X 14” or 11” X 17” size sheets (e.g. fold-outs) unless specifically authorized in this section for a particular submission. Do not use a font size smaller than 10, an unusual font style such as script, or condensed print.

“Confidential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can nonetheless be provided to the Government as part of the Proposer’s Technical Proposal. Proposers that include in their proposals information that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must be clearly marked in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Proposer—Competitive Acquisition”, paragraph (3), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data”.

The Corps of Engineers recognizes that submittals by the Proposer may contain confidential or proprietary information; however, the Government reserves the right to make inquiries into the information disclosed. The submission of false or misleading information may be grounds for disqualification of the proposal.

II. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRICE PROPOSAL (VOLUME I):

Number of Sets of the Price Proposal: 1

Format and Contents of the Price Proposal/List of Tabs:

SECTION 00 22 00 - 3

The Price Proposal shall be appropriately labeled as such and shall be organized as indicated in the following chart.

TAB CONTENTS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

TAB #1

SF 1442 Acknowledgement Sheet (Including acknowledgment of all amendments)

TAB #2

CLIN Schedule (See Section 00 10 00) &

Completed Corporate Principal (See Section 00 01 05)

TAB #3 Bid Bond

TAB #4

System for Award Management (SAM) Representations &

Certifications

TAB #5 Joint Venture/Teaming Agreement (If Applicable)

TAB #6 Pre-Award Survey Data Information

TAB #7 Subcontracting Plan (Large Business Only)

Additional Important Note for Large Businesses only.

FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Alternate II (Nov 2016) June 2020)

(Submit In Volume 1, Tab 7)

All large business Offerors must submit a Subcontracting Plan (Individual Contract Plan) as required by FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Alternate II (Nov 2016) June 2020). Large businesses will not be eligible for award if they fail to submit an acceptable Subcontracting Plan. In accordance with DFARS 215.304(c).

III. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (VOLUME II)

Number of Sets and Pages of the Technical Proposal: Submit 1 original via DoD Safe. The Technical Proposals shall be in 8 1/2" x 11" format, bound as a single document, with single-sided or double-sided pages being acceptable. Condensed print is not permitted. The Proposals shall be separated with section tabs, and the tabs shall clearly identify the contents of each section. Offeror is allowed to submit the organizational chart for Factor 4 (Management Structure) on an 11x17 size paper to allow for clear and detailed demonstration of key personnel and management structure. The Maximum number of pages for the Technical Proposal is fifty (50) pages single sided or twenty-five (25) pages double sided. The following items will not count against the page count: Table of Contents, Section Tabs, Letters of Appreciation and similar correspondence, resume for each proposed team member (required from Factor 4) (Up to 2 pages single-sided) per Resume, Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS), Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) and subcontractor's consent to release of its past performance information by the Government to the Offeror(s).

SECTION 00 22 00 - 4

Technical Proposals that exceed fifty (50) pages ingle sided or twenty-five (25) pages double sided, will not be evaluated after page fifty (50) or twenty-five respectively. Each page shall be sequentially numbered for that section.

Format and Contents of the Technical Proposal/List of Tabs: The technical proposal will be appropriately labeled as such. Each set shall be organized using the tabs specified in the chart below. The tabs directly correlate to the evaluation factors identified in Section 00 22 16.

Pre-Award Survey Data Information (e.g. Bank and Supplier References)

In accordance with FAR 9.103(a)… contracts shall be awarded to responsible prospective contractors only. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must meet the standards at FAR 9.104 that requires a prospective contractor to have adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain them. As an aid in assessing responsibility, the offeror shall provide a letter from their bank or financial institution that contains the following:

Name and telephone number of bank and point of contact;

Number of year’s business has be conducted with each bank;

Types of open accounts (checking, loans, etc);

Balance of current accounts (the banks will provide a “range of figures” for this information, such as, medium five figures range);

Means by which loans are secured and if paid as agreed.

TAB CONTENTS OF VOLUME II TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

TAB #1 FACTOR 1: EXPERIENCE ON SIMILAR CONTRACTS

TAB #2 FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL APPROACH, METHODS AND

PROCEDURES

TAB #3 FACTOR 3: PAST PERFORMANCE ON RECENT AND

RELEVANT CONTRACTS

TAB #4 FACTOR 4: MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

TAB #5 FACTOR 5: SCHEDULE

Detailed Submission Requirements for the Technical Proposal: Submit detailed responses to the evaluation factors under each of the tabs. Specifics for the required information to be submitted are described in detail in Section 00 22 16.

FACTOR #1 EXPERIENCE ON SIMILAR CONTRACTS

FACTOR #2 TECHNICAL APPROACH, METHODS AND PROCEDURES

FACTOR #3 PAST PERFORMANCE ON RECENT AND RELEVANT CONTRACTS

SECTION 00 22 00 - 5

FACTOR #4 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

FACTOR #5 SCHEDULE

IV. PROPOSAL COVER SHEET:

Format for the Proposal Cover Sheet:

The proposal cover sheet is required by FAR 52.215-1(c) (i)-(v). This provision, titled “Instructions to Proposers—Competitive Acquisition,” has been provided in full text in Section 00 21 16. The format is as follows:

PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

1. Solicitation Number: W912PL21R0007

2. The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the Proposer and electronic address (if available):

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

4. Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the Proposer’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation:

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

SECTION 00 22 00 - 6

V. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT

(To be completed by Proposer)

1. Contractor (Firm being evaluated):

Name: Address:

2. Contract Number: Task Order (TO) Number if Applicable:

3. Solicitation Type: Negotiated or Sealed Bid

4. Contract/TO Type: Fixed-Price Cost, Reimbursement, Hybrid (explain)

5. Routine Difficult (low to high) Complexity of Work 1 2 3 4 5

6. Contract/TO Dollar Value:

7. Contract/TO Status: Active Complete Completion Date (w/ extensions):

8. Description, location & relevancy of work:

9. Problems encountered and how resolved:

10. Name, Address, Telephone Number and E-mail of the Procuring Contracting Officer and/or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (and other references, e.g., Administrative Contracting Officer, if applicable):

SECTION 00 22 00 - 7

11. Check one of the following blocks:

A written performance evaluation was received for this project and is attached.

A written performance evaluation was not received for this project. A Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) has been sent to the reference(s) listed in

Block 10, with a letter requesting that the completed questionnaire be returned directly to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by the closing date for this solicitation.

SECTION 00 22 00 - 8

VI. SAMPLE COVER LETTER

Date

SUBJECT: NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire

Name and Address of Reference

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, is conducting a review of our past performance history as part of an upcoming source selection acquisition.

Please complete the attached NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire to aid the Government in its evaluation of our past performance. If you prefer, you may provide the requested information by email to otse.A.adikhai@usace.army.mil and sandra.oquita@usace.army.mil

The Government is requesting receipt of this information five calendar days before proposal due date.

You are advised that it is Government…