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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.

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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AMENDMENT 0003

Solicitation No. W912QR24R0052 for the Design/Build Construction of the Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Network Enterprise Center (NEC) located at Fort Hunter Liggett in Jolon, CA is hereby amended as follows:

A. SECTION 00 22 18 PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS FOR

PHASE TWO (II), Paragraph 5. Volume I – Factor I: Design Narrative, Subparagraph 5.1.1 has been revised to remove reference to “multi-story renovation” and replace with “new construction.”

B. SECTION 00 73 00 – SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS has been revised as follows:

Wage Decision (WD) Number CA20240018 (Building, Heavy [Heavy and Dredging] and Highway), Modification Number 22 was published on 10/18/2024 and is hereby incorporated in its entirety and replaces WD Number CA20240018 (Building, Heavy [Heavy and Dredging] and Highway), Modification Number 21, dated 09/20/2024

C. Offerors must acknowledge all Amendments.

D. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION 00 22 16 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION CRITERIA – PHASE 2

SECTION 00 22 18

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS FOR

PHASE TWO (II)

1. Overview.

1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to select one contractor for Design and Construction for a new Network

Enterprise Center at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. This will be a Design/Build project to construct a Network Enterprise Center (NEC) on Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. The project will consist of an Information Systems Facility (ISF), organizational vehicle parking, open storage area and building information systems. The facility includes space for a command center for operations support with video teleconferencing capability, administration, reception, network administrators, operations floor, tech lab, operations center, Administrative offices, customer service center, technical assistance for information technology, controlled humidity warehouse, loading dock with receiving zone, shower/locker rooms, and break rooms.

Supporting facilities include utilities, fire protection and alarm systems, Utility Monitoring Control Systems (UMCS) connection, uninterrupted power supply, redundant mechanical and electrical systems, heating and cooling, and pavements, walks, and curbs. Site improvements will include site clearing, grading, and landscaping.

1.2 This is a two-phase procurement and the basis of award is the Best Value Trade-Off Process. Following completion of the evaluation of Phase I, up to a maximum of five (5) most highly qualified offerors will be selected to participate in Phase II. A site visit will be held for these selected offerors following the Phase II notification. The selected offerors for Phase II will be invited to submit the information described in this Section 00 22 18, Procedures for Submittal and Evaluation of Offers for Phase II, for review and evaluation by the Government. Following completion of the Phase II evaluation, the Contracting Officer will award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the responsible offeror whom the Source Selection Authority determines conforms to the solicitation, is fair and reasonable, and offers the best overall value to the Government, all factors considered. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. For Phase II submittals, requirements stated in this RFP are minimums.

NOTE: The rating information from Phase I will not be considered in Phase II or in the final selection.

1.3 This project is subject to availability of funds; funds are not presently available. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available.

2. Submittal of Offers.

2.1 Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and monies will have been expended in preparing information required herein. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's capability for successfully completing the solicited project. For Phase II, requirements stated in this Request for Proposal (RFP) are minimums.

Innovative, creative, or cost-saving proposals that meet or exceed the requirements are encouraged and will be rated accordingly. Proposals should follow in the order of sequence set forth in the RFP. Information provided out of sequence may not be evaluated and may result in the offeror’s disqualification from award.

2.2 Offerors shall submit their proposals electronically in accordance with the Proposal Submission

Instructions in Section 00 21 00 of the solicitation. Please follow the instructions precisely as proposals must complete the upload no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

NOTE: The Louisville District is in the Eastern Time Zone.

2.3 The Government is using a two-phase procurement approach for this Design/Build project. For Phase II, offerors are required to submit a proposal consisting of the information identified in paragraphs 2.4 and 2.5 below. All proposal materials shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the Proposal Submission Instructions in Section 0 21 00 of the solicitation. The proposal sections should parallel the submission requirements identified herein.

2.4 Volume I for Phase II shall include the following information:

• Volume I – Factor I: Design Narrative

• Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative

• Volume I – Factor III: Small Business Participation Plan

• Oral Presentations – Factor IV: Management Plan

*NOTE: Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab (factor or sub factor) may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information. Any specified page limits will be strictly adhered to and enforced. Information submitted that exceeds the specified limit(s) will not be evaluated.

2.5 Volume II for Phase II shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the Proposal Submission

Instructions in Section 00 21 00 of the solicitation and shall include the following information:

• Volume II – Tab A: Standard Form 1442 and Price Breakout Schedule

• Volume II – Tab B: Subcontracting Plan

• Volume II – Tab C: Project Labor Agreement (PLA)

2.6 Oral Presentations – Factor IV: Management Plan

The offeror shall make an Oral Presentation to the Government describing their Management Approach and organization to completing the Statement of Work.

NOTE: Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information.

3. Proposal Evaluation Process.

3.1 A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of the Corps of Engineers, User/Customer, and other required personnel will evaluate the proposals. Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence. Technical (Volume I) proposals will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of offerors are not revealed to anyone not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein, and the basis of award is a Best Value Trade-Off, as stated above.

3.2 The evaluation process for Phase II essentially consists of five (5) parts: proposal compliance review and responsibility review, technical evaluation, oral presentation, price evaluation, and price/technical trade-off analysis.

3.2.1 Proposal Compliance / Responsibility Review: This is an initial review to ensure that both a technical and price proposal and (for Large Business offerors) a Subcontracting Plan were received.

3.2.2 Technical Evaluation: The SSEB will evaluate and rate the Phase II Volume I proposals against the RFP requirements. Factors I, II, and IV (Design Narrative, Schedule Narrative, and Oral Presentation of Management Approach) will be rated using Table 4 found in Section 4.7. Factor III – Small Business Participation Plan will be rated using Table 5 in Section 4.7.

3.2.3 Price Evaluation: The SSEB and Contracting Officer/SSA will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical evaluation. The SSEB will not have access to price information until completion of the technical evaluation.

3.2.4 Price/Technical Trade-off Analysis: After all the above evaluations are complete, the Contracting

Officer/SSA will compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of technical proposals and compare prices. The Source Selection Authority (SSA) will then consider all factors to select the proposal offering the best value to the Government.

4. Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors.

4.1 Phase II proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors below, listed in relative order of importance. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined are considered approximately equal to price. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government also reserves the right to conduct Clarifications or Communications with offerors as described in FAR 15.306(a) and (b). If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

4.2 Volume I – Factor I: Design Narrative Equally important to Factor II and IV.

More important than Factor III.

4.3 Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative Equally important to Factor I and IV.

More important than Factor III.

4.4 Volume I – Factor III: Small Business Less important than Factors I, II, and IV.

Participation Plan

4.5 Oral Presentations

– Factor IV: Management Plan Equally important to Factor I and II.

More important than Factor III.

4.6 Volume II - Price and Pro Forma Information

Tab A Standard Form 1442 and Price Breakout Schedule Not Rated

Tab B Subcontracting Plan Acceptable/Not Acceptable (Large Business Offerors Only)

Tab C Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Acceptable/Not Acceptable

4.7 Ratings

Evaluators will apply the rating for the definition that most closely matches the evaluation.

TABLE 4

Combined Technical/Risk Ratings Rating Description

Outstanding Proposal demonstrates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths and/or at least one significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength or significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation and, thus Proposal contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable, and/or risk of performance is unacceptably high.

TABLE 5

Small Business Ratings Rating Description

Acceptable

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the small business objectives.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet small business objectives.

4.8 Definitions

1. Deficiency. A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level. See FAR 15.001.

2. Strength. An aspect of an offeror's proposal with merit or will exceed specified performance or capability requirements to the advantage of the Government during contract performance.

3. Significant Strength. An aspect of an Offeror’s proposal with appreciable merit or will exceed specified performance or capability requirements to the considerable advantage of the Government during contract performance.

4. Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See

FAR 15.001.

5. Significant Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

6. Uncertainty. Any aspect of a non-cost/price factor proposal for which the intent of the offeror is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the proposal indicating that there may have been an error, omission, or mistake).

7. Risk. As it pertains to source selection, the potential for unsuccessful contract performance. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which an offeror’s proposed approach to achieving the technical factor or subfactor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

8. Clarification. Limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated. See FAR 15.306(a)(1).

5. Volume I – Factor I: Design Narrative

5.1 Submission Requirements:

5.1.1 Provide a clear and concise narrative describing your proposed design process for this project, especially with regard to sequencing of work within a multi-story renovationnew construction. Proposed narratives shall also address the design process and logic/rationale for the following project features:

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Telecommunications

• Architectural

The narrative shall also note any improvements exceeding the RFP requirements, including an explanation of proposed building systems, as outlined in Section 01 02 00.00 48, Statement of Work.

NOTE: There is a limit of ten (10) 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides, for the Design Narrative factor. Any information that exceeds this page limit will not be evaluated.

5.2 Evaluation Criteria:

5.2.1 The Design Narrative will be evaluated based on the offeror’s understanding of the requirements of the

USACE design/build process. The design narrative shall provide a clear rationale of the DOR's internal design processes, the design submittal process and submittal requirements, Dr. Checks and comment resolution, and design completion. The design narrative will be evaluated for completeness by including the building features of the RFP as outlined in Section 01 02 00.00 48 Statement of Work.

6. Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative

6.1 Submission Requirements:

Based on the project budget and scope, provide a written schedule narrative describing the construction sequence / process for successful completion of each phase of the project (Design, Construction, Commissioning and Close-Out) within the duration shown in FAR 52.211-10. Offerors may propose a shorter duration for completion, but Government review times shall not be shortened. The Schedule Narrative shall address at a minimum the major construction milestones and tasks indicated below:

• Design Phase / Packages

• Construction Phasing

• Fast Tracking (if utilized)

• Pre-Construction Submittals and Review

• Long Lead Items

• Commissioning with critical submittals

• As-Builts

• Closeout

NOTE: There is a page limit of five (5) 8.5” x 11” pages, using a minimum font size of 11 and a minimum margin of one-half inch on all sides for narrative portion of this factor. Any information that exceeds this page limit will not be evaluated.

6. 2 Evaluation Criteria:

The narrative will be evaluated based on the understanding of events identified in paragraph 7.1 above and the offeror’s capability to complete the schedule within the contract duration. Narratives that demonstrate a clear understanding of the schedule impacts of the major milestones and tasks and provide a thorough approach for successfully completing the contract within the contract duration may be rated more favorably by the SSEB. Schedules offering duration less than that shown in 52.211-10 may receive a higher rating if the proposed schedule is shown to be realistic and achievable while still addressing the major milestones and tasks required without reducing Government Review time.

NOTE: The SSEB will evaluate the offeror’s schedule narrative using calendar days, not dates. The Government reserves the right to accept or decline a proposed shorter duration as part of the contract award. Should the Government accept the proposed shorter duration, the contract completion stated in 52.211-10 will be replaced with the offeror’s proposed completion duration.

7. Volume I – Factor III: Small Business Participation Plan

7.1 Submission Requirements

ALL OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN.

The Small Business Participation Plan shall be based on the offeror’s best effort and is required to address each of the following areas individually:

• The extent to which the Small Business Programs listed in FAR 19 (Small Business, Small

Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business, etc.) are specifically identified in the Small Business Participation Plan;

• The extent of participation of such firms in terms of the value of the total acquisition in %’s for the Base proposal and for each individual Option; the extent of commitment to use such firms (for example, enforceable commitments, i.e., teaming agreements signed, are to be considered more heavily than non-enforceable ones);

• The complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform on this acquisition;

• The practicality of the Small Business Participation Plan, i.e., aggressive goals.

The Small Business Participation Plan shall be organized as follows:

(1) Prime Contractor type of business (check all that apply):

( ) Large ( ) Small (also check type of small business) ( ) Small Non-Disadvantaged Business ( ) Small Disadvantaged Business ( ) Woman-Owned Small Business ( ) HUBZone Small Business ( ) Veteran-Owned Small Business ( ) Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business

(2) Percentage of your participation as a prime contractor: __________________ %

NOTE: Small Business primes’ self-performance counts as Small Business Participation, and Small Business primes may achieve Small Business Participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime and/or through subcontracting to other Small Businesses.

(3) Percentage of total contract value of subcontracts planned for:

% of Total Contract Value

Large % Total Small % Small Non-Disadvantaged % Small Disadvantaged % Small Woman Owned % Small HUB Zone % Small Veteran-Owned % Small Service-Disabled-Veteran Owned %

Each percentage above shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation regarding individual commitments.

NOTE: The sum of the percentages of Small Non-Disadvantaged and Small Disadvantaged should equal the entries for the Total Small; however, the sum of all of the percentages need not equal 100% since the prime is not included and individual subcontractors may be counted towards more than one category.

(4) List principal supplies/services (be specific) to be subcontracted to:

Name of

Company Type of

Service/Supply Large Small Non-Disadvantaged Small Disadvantaged Small Woman Owned Small HUB Zone Small Veteran Owned Small Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

(5) Prior Performance Information: Provide any information substantiating the offeror’s track record of utilizing small business on past contracts.

(6) For Large and Small Businesses provide descriptive information for all small business categories.

Any information concerning long-term relationships with Small Business subcontractors, such as mentor-protégé relationships, should be provided.

(7) Extent of Commitment: Provide documentation regarding enforceable commitments to utilize any small business category as defined in FAR Part 19 as subcontractors.

(8) Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Each Large Business Offeror shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that contains all of the elements required by FAR Clause 52.219-9 Alt. II. This Plan shall be submitted separately from the Small Business Participation information required above which applies to both Large and Small Businesses. The Subcontracting Plan is not a requirement for evaluation in source selection but rather a requirement for award to a Large Business. The approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into any resultant contract(s).

7.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The Small Business Participation Plan will be evaluated based on the offeror’s best efforts, the level of small business commitment that is being demonstrated for the proposed acquisition, and the prior level of commitment to utilizing small businesses in performance of prior contracts. The Small Business Participation Plan must meet the minimum Total Small Business Participation goal of fifteen (15%) percent of the total contract value (through collective small business participation from any type of small business or sub-category small business).

The Small Business Participation Plan will be rated using the adjectival ratings listed in Table 5 – Small Business Ratings provided in Section 4.7.

Pursuant to DFARS PGI 215.304(c)(i)(A), the following elements will be considered in evaluating an offeror’s Participation Plan:

• The extent to which such firms, as defined in FAR Part 19, are specifically identified in plans;

• The extent of commitment to use such firms (enforceable commitments will be weighted more heavily than non-enforceable ones);

• The complexity and variety of the work such firms are to perform;

• The realism of the plans;

• Past performance of offerors in complying with the requirements of the Subcontracting Plan Goals for such firms and monetary targets for participation;

• The extent of participation of such firms in terms of the proposed subcontracted value;

and

• The extent to which the offeror provides detailed explanations/documentation supporting the proposed participation percentages, or lack thereof. The Department of Defense (DOD) has established small business goals to help ensure small business receives a fair proportion of DOD awards.

8. Oral Presentation – Factor IV: Management Plan

8.1 Presentation Requirements:

The Offeror shall make an Oral Presentation of their proposed Management Plan to the Government evaluation team during Phase II. The purpose of the Oral Presentations is for the offeror to present the offeror’s proposed management approach to designing and constructing this project. The presentation shall describe how your labor, resources, designers, subcontractors, and material suppliers will be managed, supervised, coordinated, and used to ensure successful completion of the project. The Oral Presentation shall include a discussion of the offeror’s commissioning plan, outlining systems to be commissioned and planned timeline. The Oral Presentation shall also include a discussion of the three (3) most significant risks and your mitigation strategy to address those risks.

In addition, the Government reserves the right to ask questions for purposes of clarification at the end of the presentation or two (2) hours, whichever comes first. Government questions will be related to requested clarifications of the Oral Presentation (Factor IV) and the submitted materials and/or the Written Proposal (Factors I, II, and III), if there are still uncertainties regarding the proposal. The Oral Presentation will not constitute discussions, as offerors will not be given an opportunity to revise their written proposals during the Oral Presentation.

The following paragraphs outline the Oral Presentation procedures.

8.1.1 Submission Requirements:

The content of the Oral Presentation will become part of the offer and will supplement the written proposal information provided. If the Government determines that the information from the Oral Presentation will be included in the contract, the Offeror will be required to submit the information in writing per FAR 15.102(f). The Offeror shall not discuss information about the Oral Presentation to potential competitors.

Such release could disqualify the Offeror, subcontractor(s), competitor(s), and the recipient(s) of the information.

8.1.2 Scheduling for Presentations:

Oral Presentation dates will be determined with the following evaluation of the Phase II written proposal.

The Phase II Offerors will be provided an exact date and time for their respective Oral Presentation. The Government anticipates conducting the Oral Presentations at the Romano L. Mazzoli Federal Building in Louisville, Kentucky. The Government will identify the specific time and location by email. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate another location at the time of the offer for Oral Presentations. Offerors shall be prepared to present their Oral Presentations within the time period specified by the Contracting Officer. The order in which offerors will make their presentations will be determined by a drawing of lots by the Contracting Officer. Once notified of their scheduled presentation date, time, and location, the Offeror shall make their presentation at the scheduled date, time, and location.

8.1.3 Form of Presentation:

Offerors shall make their oral presentation in person. Use of pre-recorded videos or other forms of media are not acceptable, as they do not represent a real-time exchange of information. The presentation shall begin with the presenter’s introduction of himself/herself by name, position, and company affiliation. The Government will provide a projection screen, and table space for up to six (6) offeror representatives. If the offeror prefers to present using PowerPoint slides, the offeror shall provide its own laptop computer, digital media projector for PowerPoint presentations, and appropriate connections.

8.1.4 Oral Presentation Submission of Documentation:

8.1.4.1 Each offeror shall provide an original and eight (8) duplicate copies and an electronic copy of the oral presentation materials at beginning of the presentation. The Offeror must number the pages and bind each set of slides in a three-ring looseleaf binder, labeled “Oral Presentation”. When evaluating the offeror’s oral presentation, the Government will consider only those PowerPoint slides that were actually projected and addressed by the offeror during its presentation.

8.1.4.2 There is no limitation on the number of slides that an Offeror may use. Presenter(s) will be limited to two hours (2) of presentation time. The Government will not accept for evaluation any additional documentation such as procedural manuals, handbooks, or guides, etc., which may or may not have been referenced during the presentation. Only that information requested in this Phase II (Volume I – Factor I:

Design Narrative; Volume I – Factor II: Schedule Narrative; Volume I – Factor III – Small Business Participation Plan; Oral Presentation – Factor IV: Management Plan) shall be submitted.

8.1.4.3 Offerors are prohibited from taping or recording their own presentation.

8.1.5 Offeror’s Presentation Team:

The Oral Presentation shall be led by the proposed Project Manager (PM). The team shall include no more than five (5) additional individuals who are able to answer any questions that may arise concerning the proposal. Only key personnel comprising the Offeror’s management team listed in its proposal, other person or entity directly and significantly supporting the Offeror in execution of the work effort for this contract may participate on the presentation team.

Ideas Construction PM Designers of Record Quality Control Manager

8.1.6 Time Allowed for Presentations:

The Offeror’s presentation including introductions (excluding questions and answers) shall be limited to two (2) hours (uninterrupted). Communication between the Offeror and the Government shall not be construed as discussions within the meaning of FAR regulations, unless the Contracting Officer makes that determination. The Government will not inform the offeror of their strengths, weaknesses, or deficiencies, nor engage in bargaining during any part of the Oral Presentation. The time clock will start upon the Government’s direction to begin.

8.1.7 Reducing Oral Presentations to Writing:

Offerors should put forth a concentrated effort to ensure that the information provided during any Oral Presentation is consistent with the written terms and conditions of its written proposal. If the Oral Presentation contradicts the written proposal submitted prior to Oral Presentation, the written proposal shall take precedence.

8.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The Factor IV – Management Plan Oral Presentation will be evaluated based on the level of understanding of the work and the involvement the contractor will have in the management, oversight, control, and coordination of the work performed during construction of the project. The Management Plan will be evaluated for how well it demonstrates how the offeror plans to manage this project in particular, what critical tasks in this solicitation they believe needs more attention to help mitigate risk, experience managing other USACE projects, and experience using the Resident Management System (RMS). Plans that demonstrate a clear understanding of the Army Reserve project Design requirements and USACE construction execution processes, and provide a thorough approach for successfully managing the solicited project may be rated more favorably by the SSEB.

The Offeror’s responses to clarification questions to the Factor I, II, and III written proposal will not be evaluated separately, as the purpose is to clarify the technical proposal factors (Factors I thru III). The Government will use the information provided during the Oral presentation in conjunction with the written proposal.

9. Volume II – Price and Proforma Information

9.1 Tab A – Standard Form 1442 and Proposal Price Breakout Schedule.

9.1.1 Submission Requirements:

The offeror shall complete and submit Standard Form 1442 and Section 00 10 00, Proposal Price Breakout Schedule.

9.1.2 Evaluation Criteria:

The price will be evaluated on base proposal plus all options. The price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items.

Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately. For HUBZone offerors the HUBZone price evaluation preference of 10% in accordance with FAR 52.219-4 will be e applied for evaluation purposes only.

9.2 Tab B – Subcontracting Plan

9.2.1 Submission Requirements:

Large Business offerors shall submit a Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.219-8 and 52.219-9 Alt. II. To be acceptable, plans must adequately address the required statutory elements and provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively questions 1 through 13 of Appendix DD, Part 3, AFARS 5119.705-4. The offeror may use the attached sample Sub- Contracting Plan as a starting point. Percentage goals apply to the total amount being subcontracted.

9.2.2 Evaluation Criteria:

Submitted information will be evaluated for acceptability in accordance with AFARS 5119.705. To be acceptable, subcontracting plans must:

(a) Adequately address the required statutory elements.

(b) Provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively questions 1 through 13 of Appendix DD, Part 3, AFARS 5119.705-4, a copy of which is attached.

(c) To be acceptable, subcontracting plans must meet all of the requirements outlined in Appendix DD, Part 3, AFARS 5119.705. If discussions with offerors are necessary, those areas where the plan is deficient will be reviewed with each offeror with the goal of correcting deficiencies.

9.3 Tab C – Project Labor Agreement (PLA)

9.3.1 Submission Requirements

ALL OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT. All offerors shall submit a Project Labor Agreement in accordance with FAR Solicitation Provision 52.222-33 and FAR Clause 52.222-34. To be acceptable, the agreements must adequately address the required statutory elements and provide sufficient information to enable the Contracting Officer to answer affirmatively the requirements laid out in FAR 22.504 (b).

9.3.2 Evaluation Criteria:

Submitted information will be evaluated for acceptability in accordance with FAR 22.504. To be acceptable, Project Labor Agreements must:

(a) Bind all contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the Project Labor Agreement;

(b) Allow all contractors and subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;

(c) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;

(d) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement; and

(e) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health.

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

AFARS -- Appendix DD Subcontracting Plan Evaluation Guide

Part 1 – Introduction

DD-100 Purpose.

The guide provides a methodology for uniform and consistent evaluation of subcontracting plans within the Army. It is designed to facilitate compliance with the mandates of 15 U.S.C. § 637(d) to increase opportunities for small and small disadvantaged businesses.

DD-101 Applicability.

In accordance with requirements of FAR 19.705-4, DFARS 219.705-4 and AFARS 5119.705-4, the contracting officer shall use this guide to review all subcontracting plans (except those for commercial items), including those submitted in response to the provisions in FAR 19.705-2(d) and (e). When the contract will require subcontracting plans, use the clauses designated by FAR 19.708(b)(1) and (2) and DFARS 219.708(b)(1)(A) in the solicitation. A copy of the completed evaluation shall be included in the contract file.

DD-102 Goals.

Contracting officers must place special emphasis on negotiating subcontracting goals that are realistic, challenging and attainable. The plan must express goals in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars and must be comparable to the dollar commitments in the small business participation plan. In accordance with FAR 19.705- 4(d), the contracting officer must review enough evidence to determine that the:

1. Offeror can meet subcontracting plan goals;

2. Offeror’s goals are consistent with their cost or pricing data or information other than cost or pricing data;

3. Offeror will honor the terms of subcontract agreements (i.e., timely payments of amounts owed, use of firms cited in proposal, etc.); and

4. Offeror’s make or buy policy or program does not conflict with the proposed subcontracting plan and is in the Government’s best interest.

5. Plan includes the contractor’s commitment to adopt and comply with its requirements and goals for small business utilization.

DD-103 Evaluation Rating.

Either the contracting officer, the small business representative, or both, shall evaluate and rate the subcontracting plan as “acceptable” or “unacceptable,” in the context of the particular procurement. For instance, in smaller dollar value contracts, or contracts for uniquely manufactured items, it might be impracticable or not cost effective for offerors to take the type of actions that might be appropriate in contracts for larger dollar values or commercial components. To receive an “Acceptable” rating, the contractor must satisfy all objectives in Part 2 and meet each statutory subcontracting plan requirement outlined in Part 3. Failure to receive a subcontracting plan rating of acceptable could jeopardize the offeror’s selection for contract award. The contracting officer must document the decisions in the contract file.

DD-104 Modification of Guide.

Pursuant to AFARS 5101.403, only principal assistants responsible for contracting may approve individual deviations to this evaluation guide. This approval authority may not be further delegated.

DD-105 Use of Preaward Surveys.

For contracts administered by the Defense Contract Management Agency, obtain information needed to assess contractor compliance with subcontracting plans in current and previous contracts by requesting a Preaward Survey in accordance with FAR 9.106, DFARS 209.106 and DFARS PGI 209.106.

Part 2 – Rating System

DD-201 Acceptable Plans.

Objective: The subcontracting plan meets all of the requirements outlined in Part 3. The offeror has provided details that demonstrate an acceptable approach to assisting, promoting, and utilizing small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, historically underutilized business zone small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and, for Defense Research Programs, historically black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions. The offeror has demonstrated an ability to meet prior subcontracting plan goals and honor the terms of subcontract agreements. Offeror has outlined an approach utilizing mentor protégé firms, joint venture teams, or other partners. The subcontracting goals are realistic, challenging, and attainable. Clarifications and minor rework of the submission may be required to correct slight omissions that do not prejudice other offers.

DD-202 Unacceptable Plans.

Objective: The subcontracting plan fails to meet a requirement outlined in Part 3. The offeror has not provided an acceptable approach to assisting, promoting, and utilizing small businesses. The offeror has a history of failing to honor subcontract agreements. The offeror did not discuss the establishment of mentor protégé relationships, teaming, or joint venture agreements with other firms. Ensure the proposed subcontracting goals are attainable in light of the contractor’s past performance in meeting subcontracting goals. Proposed subcontracting goals reflect less than a good faith effort. Substantial rework of the document is required to correct omissions and establish realistic, challenging, and attainable goals. Failure to receive a rating of acceptable may jeopardize offeror’s eligibility for contract award. See FAR 19.702(a)(1).

Part 3 – Subcontracting Plan Requirements

DD-301 Requirements.

If any of the following are answered “NO”, the plan is not acceptable, and the offeror must revise it before contract award. Does the plan:

1. Contain a policy statement or evidence of internal guidance to company buyers that commits to complying with the Small Business Act (Public Law 99-661, Section 1207 and Public Law 100-180)?

2. Identify separate percentage goals for utilizing small businesses (including Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and Indian tribes), veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), historically underutilized business zone small businesses (HUBZone), small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), women-owned small businesses (WOSB), and, for Defense Research Programs, historically black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions where applicable? Negotiated subcontracting goals must correlate with percentages of small business utilization identified in the contractor’s small business participation plan, see FAR 15.304 and DFARS PGI 215.304(c)(i)(A), and/or minimum targets identified in the solicitation or contract modification. FAR 19.704(a)(1)

3. Project the total dollars planned to be subcontracted and a separate statement of the total dollars planned to be subcontracted to small business (including ANCs and Indian tribes), VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and WOSB concerns? FAR 19.704(a)(2)

4. Describe the principal types of supplies and services to be subcontracted and identify the types planned for subcontracting to Small Business (including ANCs and Indian tribes), VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB and WOSB concerns?

5. Describe the method to be used to develop the subcontracting goals? FAR 19.704(a)(4)

6. Describe the method for identifying potential sources for solicitation purposes? FAR 19.704(a)(5)

7. State if the offeror included indirect costs in establishing subcontracting goals, and a description of the method used to determine the proportionate share of indirect costs to be incurred with small business, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB (including ANCs and Indian tribes), and WOSB concerns? FAR 19.704(a)(6)

8. Identify the name of the employee who will administer the offeror’s subcontracting program and describe that person’s duties? FAR 19.704(a)(7)

9. Provide an approach for ensuring that small businesses, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, (including ANCs and Indian tribes) and WOSB concerns will have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts?

10. Require the offeror to include the clause at FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities and require all subcontractors (except Small Business concerns) that receive subcontracts over $750,000 ($1,500,000 for construction) to adopt a plan that complies with the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.219-9 Alt. II, Small Business Subcontracting Plan?

11. Provide assurances that the offeror will:

a. Cooperate in required studies or surveys;

b. Submit periodic reports so that the Government can determine the extent of offeror’s compliance with the subcontracting plan;

c. Submit semi-annual Individual Subcontract Reports (ISRs) and/or Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR) in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) (http://www.esrs.gov) in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 Alt. II or provide other ancillary reports as requested by the contracting officer or Army Small Business Office;

d. Ensure that its subcontractors with subcontracting plans agree to submit the ISRs and/or SSRs using the eSRS;

http://www.esrs.gov/

e. Provide its prime contract number and its Unique Entity Identifier (formally DUNS number) number and the e-mail address of the Government or contractor employee responsible for acknowledging or rejecting the reports, to all first-tier subcontractors with subcontracting plans so they can enter this information into the eSRS when submitting their reports; and

f. Require each subcontractor with a subcontracting plan to provide the prime contract number and its own Unique Entity ID number, and the e-mail address of the Government or contractor official responsible for acknowledging or rejecting the reports, to its subcontractors with subcontracting plans? FAR 19.704(10)

12. Describe the types of records that the contractor will maintain concerning procedures adopted to comply with the requirements and goals in the plan, including establishing source lists; and a description of the offeror’s efforts to locate small business, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and WOSB concerns and to award subcontracts to them?

FAR 19.704(11)

13. Does plan, pursuant to FAR 19.704(11)(c), provide a separate goal for the basic contract and, if applicable, each option?

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (SAMPLE)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), paragraph 19.708(b)(1)) prescribes the use of the clause at FAR 52.219-9 Alt. II entitled "Small Business Subcontracting Plan.” The following is a suggested model for use when formulating such subcontracting plan. While this model plan has been designed to be consistent with FAR 52.219-9 Alt. II, other formats of a subcontracting plan may be acceptable. However, failure to include the essential information as exemplified in this model may be cause for either a delay in acceptance or the rejection of a bid or offer where the clause is applicable. Further, the use of this model is not intended to waive other requirements that may be applicable under 52.219-9 Alt. II. "SUBCONTRACT," as used in this clause, means any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a federal government prime contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies or services required for performance of the contract or subcontract.

I. IDENTIFICATION DATA:

Company Name:

Address:

Date Prepared: Solicitation Number:

Description:

Contract Dollar Value:

II. TYPE OF PLAN (circle one)

A. Individual Plan (All elements developed specifically for this contract and applicable for the full term of this contract, including any options.)

B. Master Plan (Goals developed for this contract; all other elements standard; must be renewed every three years)

C. Commercial Plan Commercial products/service plan, including goals, covers the offeror’s fiscal year and applies to the entire production of commercial items or delivery of services sold by either the entire company or a portion thereof (e.g., division, plant, or product line); this includes planned subcontracting for both commercial and Government business. In accordance with FAR 19.704(d), “A commercial plan (as defined in FAR 19.701) is the preferred type of subcontracting plan for contractors furnishing commercial items.”(Contractor sells large quantities of off-the-shelf commodities to many Government agencies. Plans/goals negotiated by a lead agency on a company-wide basis rather than for individual contracts. Plan effective only during the year for which it is approved. The contractor must provide a copy of the lead agency approval.)

III. GOALS:

(For information purposes only: FAR 19.704(a)(1) requires separate percentage goals for using Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns as subcontractors; and a statement of the total dollars planned to be subcontracted to Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled

Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns.