W912QR25BA009_CertF_SpecsV1-0000.pdf

Solicitation For Base Fire Station Youngstown ARS, OH

P2: 513392

Design-Bid-Build

Specifications – Volume 1 of 3 (Div 00 – 06) Certified Final Design

13 March 2025

W912QR25BA009

ARIMS: 200A

Disposition: Maintain for 15yrs after construction

W912QR25BA009_CertF_SpecsV1-0000

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

W912QR25BA009

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

1 39

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

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

P2 513392

7. ISSUED BY CODE W912QR 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 600 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PL

LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-2230

UNITED STATES

W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 600 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PL

LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-2230

UNITED STATES

KARLA WRIGHT, EMAIL: KARLA.B.WRIGHT@USACE.ARMY.MIL

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

KARLA WRIGHT

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)

PROJECT TITLE: CONSTRUCT BASE FIRE STATION - YOUNGSTOWN ARS, OH

PROJECT LOCATION: VIENNA, OH

THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING DESIGN-BID-BUILD PROJECT:

CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE STATION, LOCATED AT YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE BASE, OHIO.

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST IS BETWEEN $10 MILLION AND $25 MILLION DOLLARS (US).

NAICS CODE: 236220 SIZE DETERMINATION IS $45M. PLEASE NOTE THAT BUSINESS SIZE IN SAM IS DETERMINED BY THE NAICS CODE. IF THE VENDOR SIZE IS NOT LISTED CORRECTLY FOR A PARTICULAR NAICS CODE IN SAM, THE BUSINESS WILL BE CONSIDERED OTHER THAN A SMALL BUSINESS.

THIS IS A FULL AND OPEN PROCUREMENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION 19.1307, THIS PROJECT REQUIRES THE HUBZONE 10%

PRICE EVALUATION.

FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACQUISITION. NO CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE.

52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS PLEASE SEE SECTION 00 10 00, SF1442 BLOCK 10 CONTINUATION FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 790 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See FAR 52.211-10 ).

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

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

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 10:00 AM (hour) local time 29 APR 2025 (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 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

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

Created On:

12 Mar 2025, 15:29 PM Central Daylight Time

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 THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) (

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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 to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

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:

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to 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)

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

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

AMOUNTS

W912QR25BA009

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

PROJECT: Youngstown AFRB Fire Stations LOCATION: Air Force Reserve Base, Youngstown, OH

OFFEROR'S NAME: ___________________________________________

BID SCHEDULE

Line Item No. Description Unit Amount

BASE PROPOSAL

0001. Demolition: 9,300 SF Building B415 LRS Job $ ________

0002. Construction: 24,500 SF Fire Station Primary Facilities. Job $ ________

0003. Construction: Fire Station Supporting facilities. Job $ ________

0004. Allowance: Ohio Edison Electrical Service. Job $ 50,000.00

Total Base Proposal $ ________

OPTIONS

0005. Option A: Fire Station FF&E Job $ ________

Total Options Proposal $ ________

Total Base Proposal + Total Options Proposal $ ________

DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEMS:

General This section comprises an explanation of the bid items identified in the bid schedule. This section is a general scope of work for the bid items described in the bidding schedule and is not intended to be all encompassing in the descriptions. All work specified herein shall be accomplished in accordance with the procedures prescribed in the technical provisions of the specifications and the plans/details as shown on the contract drawings. Some drawings are identified below to reference general locations and detail information for various bid items, however other drawings, details and specifications also apply. The bidder shall bid each type of work under the applicable bid item. Any item of work described in the contract but not listed in the bid schedule shall be included in the item of work to which it is made subsidiary.

Item No. 0001 “Demolition.” Demolish an approximately 9,390 square foot Building B415 LRC, with Classrooms, offices, open office area, assembly area, restrooms, breakroom, mechanical room, electrical and TR rooms, and all associated utilities within 5 feet of the facility and prepare the site for new construction as indicated on the drawings and per specifications.

Item No. 0002 “Construction Primary Facilities.” Construct an approximately 24,500 square foot Fire Station, with dorm room, offices, restrooms, kitchen, breakroom, workout room, vehicle bays, equipment storage, mechanical room, electrical and TR rooms, and all associated utilities within 5 feet of the facility as indicated on the drawings and per specifications.

Item No. 0003 “Construction: Supporting Facilities.” Construct site work and utilities required beyond a line five feet outside of the fire station including site clearing and grubbing, landscaping, backfill, compaction, grading, undercut/replacement of unsuitable soils (including fill), and/or improvement within the boundary delineated on sheet CS102 and per specifications.

Item No. 0004 “Allowance: Ohio Edison Electric Service.” The allowance covers medium-voltage conductors to the nearest MV switch and/or splicing medium-voltage conductors to extend to the new pad-mounted transformer, providing cables from the switch/splice to the pad-mounted transformer, providing the medium-voltage transformer, terminating primary and secondary cables on the utility-owned pad-mount transformer, furnishing the meter base for contractor installation, providing current transformers (CTs) in the CFCI CT cabinet and providing an energy meter to monitor building electrical usage as indicated on the drawings and per specifications identified in Item No. 0002.

Item No. 0005 “Bid Option 1: Fixed Furniture and Equipment.” Purchase and install fixed furniture and equipment as indicated on the drawings and per specifications identified in Item No. 0002. The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice to the Contractor within 500 days of notice to proceed. EEIC: 6390B

NOTES FOR CONTRACT LINE ITEM (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 Bid schedules as published in the solicitation or the latest amendment thereto. In lieu of indicating additions/deductions to line items, all Offerors should state their revised prices for each item.

NOTE NO. 2. Offerors must insert a price on all numbered items, including options of the Bid Schedule. Failure to do so may result in the offer being unacceptable.

NOTE NO. 3. The basis for award is lowest evaluated price. In accordance with 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, 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).

NOTE NO. 4. Refer to Specification 00 80 00.00 06 Special Provisions for Sales and Use Tax regarding tax exempt transactions in the State of Ohio.

--END OF CLIN SCHEDULE—

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

The Solicitation Number is: W912QR25BA009

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: ZNQ4RN-PUGPBU

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

From the ProjNet homepage linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

For future access toProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

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

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

The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is800-428-HELP.

Offerors will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

NOTES:

1. Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet, but in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation. Any questions regarding acceptable means of submitting offers shall be made directly to the Contract Specialist identified in the solicitation.

2. Government responses to technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on Standard Form 30. In the case of any conflicts, the solicitation governs. Any changes or revisions to the solicitation will be made by formal amendment. Government responses will be limited to: (a) Notice that an amendment will be issued; (b) Reference to an existing requirement contained in the solicitation; or (c) Notice that a response is not necessary.

3. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds will be disabled ten (10) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system within two (2) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation.

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Variation Effective Date

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title

Alternate/ Deviation

Date

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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 or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for Thursday, 13 April 2025 at 10:30 AM ET.

(c) Participants will meet at-

The official address of the base is 3976 King Graves Rd. Vienna Oh 44473-5910

(d) Each person attending the site visit -

Contractors wishing to attend, a completed EAL form (Attachment in the Solicitation posting on SAM.gov) is required for the site visit. Please limit 2 persons per company.

The EAL form must list all attendees and shall be emailed directly to RICO D. ALLEN, TSgt, USAF at rico.allen.2@us.af.mil by Wednesday, 2 APR 2025, at 4:00 ET.

(e) For questions, please contact rico.allen.2@us.af.mil

(f) Please ensure each person have valid identification, auto registration and auto insurance to access the base.

Date

Alternate/ Deviation

52.204-7 System for Award Management. Nov 2024 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. Jan 2017

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. May 2014

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Sep 2006)

As prescribed in 33.106 , insert the following provision:

Service of Protest (Sept 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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

CELRL-CT, RM 821

ATTN: M. Renee Booth

600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place

Louisville, KY 40202-2239

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

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

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):

The full text of FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/

The full text of DFARS clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(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 Chapter2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

Date

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. Dec 2016 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. Apr 1984

52.214-5 Submission of Bids. Dec 2016

52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders. Apr 1984

52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. Nov 1999

52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction. Apr 1984

52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction. Aug 1996

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

Date

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. Aug 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2023

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

SUBMISSION OF BIDS (BID OPENING)

All sealed bids must be delivered electronically per the instructions contained within this solicitation. The bid opening will be conducted as a conference call via Microsoft Teams with call-in option at the below conference call-in number. Bids must be received by the time specified in the solicitation, otherwise they will be deemed late and unacceptable. The bid opening teleconference will begin promptly three (3) hours after the bid submission time. The conference call-in information for the bid opening is listed below.

Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 993 741 660 266 Passcode mN7wx9Fd

Conference Call-In Number +1 601-262-2433 Access Code: 501 523 147#

The Contracting Officer, with assistance from the assigned Contract Specialist, will download all of the bid submissions and record all of the pertinent information prior to the conference call. The bid opening teleconference will begin promptly three (3) hours after the submission time and at that time the bid opening officer will 1) read the names of the submitting contractors and their bids, and 2) read the independent government estimate. Once the information has been disseminated, the call will come to an end. The bid abstract will be posted to the beta.sam website by close of business of the day bids are opened.

Immediately following the bid opening, and upon notice by the Contracting Officer, the apparent low offeror will be requested to mail in their original bid and original bid bonds respectively.

BIDDER CHECKLIST

ATTENTION BIDDERS

In preparing your bid -----

1. Have you signed the bid? Are all blank spaces filled in?

2. If signing on behalf of your company, have you attached evidence of your authority to sign the bid?

3. Have you acknowledged receipt of all amendments?

4. Have you checked your bid for possible errors? Arithmetically?

5. Have you furnished all information required by the invitation for bids and/or the specifications?

6. Are you submitting your bid on time?

7. If required by the invitation for bid, have you submitted a bid bond? Is it signed? Is it in the proper amount?

Section 00 22 13 - Supplementary Instructions to Bidders

METHOD OFSUBMISSION

ELECTRONICSUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Bids: ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROCUREMENT INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT(PIEE) SOLICITATION

MODULE BEFORE THE TIME SPECIFIED IN BLOCK13 OF THE SF1442.

No paper copies, CD-ROMS, facsimile, or DoD SAFE submissions will be accepted.

A User ID and Password are required to access PIEE. Offerors are required to self-register as a Vendor or Contractor with the user's CAGE code(s) and must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the PIEE registration process.

1. Instructions for registering in PIEE:

a. Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/

b. Select "Register" [top right], or go to https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/registration/notice.xhtml

c. Select "Vendor"

d. Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts [next]

e. Create Security Questions [next]

f. Complete your User Profile Information [next]

g. Complete your Supervisor or Approving Official Information [next]

h. Complete Roles:

(1) Step1. Select SOL-Solicitation

(2) Step2. Select Proposal Manager

(3) Step 3. Click Add Roles

(4) Step4. Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) [next]

i. Provide a justification for your registration [next]

j. Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration

2. Instructions for Electronic Submissions in PIEE Solicitation Module:

a. Log into PIEE and select the Solicitation Icon.

b. Enter search criteria to find the solicitation. (Search Criteria can be the complete solicitation number, Solicitation Open Date, Response Due Date, Product or Service Code ,NAICS, Set Aside code, Place of Performance Zip Code, Contracting Office DODAAC, or Status).

c. The search results display. Select the Solicitation Number link to open the solicitation.

d. The solicitation displays. The information is view only.

e. Scroll down to see the Contract Information and Attachments. The Attachments can be viewed by selecting the File link. Scroll back up to the top of the screen and click the Offer tab.

f. Click the Offer tab to Add and review current offers on the Solicitation. Click the Add button to add an offer to the Solicitation.

g. Select the applicable CAGE Code for which submitting the offer for. The list is prefiltered based on the CAGEs in the Proposal Manager's profile.

a. Upload the attachments that comprise the offer by selecting the Choose Files link.

b. After entering all necessary information enter a Signature Date and Click the Signature button.

c. The "Sign Document" pop-up window will be displayed requiring the user to entera Digital PIN and One Time Password(OTP). Click the "Sign and Submit" button to continue.

d. After successfully adding the Offer a success message of the submission will be displayed and the offer displayed collapsed. Users may expand and view all their offers on a Solicitation.

File Size Limitations: Offerors are advised to follow the above instructions for uploading files. If needed, Offerors are advised to break the files down into smaller sections in order to upload it to the system. In such cases, please divide the sections as logically as possible and be sure to clearly name the files as specified below.

File Naming Convention:

To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

W912QR25BA009_FIRMNAME

Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm's name and a brief file description. Please see examples above.

(***NOTE: The PIEE Solicitation Module will replace special characters and spaces in the attachment filename with underscores"_"***)

File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each files hall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size shall be11 or larger. Pages shall be letter sized (larger page sizes (such as l l x l 7 fold-outs, etc.) will be counted as two pages.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Offerors are highly encouraged to become familiar with the PIEE Solicitation module well in advance of the bid due date. Interested offerors shall submit bids no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of bid receipt will be the upload completion/ delivery time & date recorded within PIEE Solicitation module. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes-this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process.

Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208.

Electronic Files: Files shall be in their native format (i.e. doc, xis, ppt, etc.), or if in pdf format, shall be in searchable text. Text and graphics portfolios of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe applications. Data submitted in a spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel (all cells and formulas should be unlocked).

For training and help using the PIEE Solicitation module, reference the links below.

New User Information and Help: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/help/helpvendors.xhtml

Vendor Customer Support: https://piee.eb.mil/xhml/unauth/web/homepage

/vendorCustomerSupport.xhtml

Solicitation - Web Based Training: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml

The Procurement Integrated Enterprise (PIEE)help desk may be reached by calling telephone number 866-618-5988 for assistance.

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

REPS ANDCERTS

REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER

FAX NUMBER __________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRES

BUSINESS SIZE(select one)

Large Business Small Business HUBZone Business 8A Woman- Owned Service-

Disabled Veteran-Owned

Contractor is registered with SAM: YES NO

(See FAR52.204-7)

INDICATE Unique Entity Identifier (previously DUNS NUMBER) (Note: See FAR

52.204-7.Unique Entity Identifier is a 9-digit numeric code.)

CAGE NO.

(FAR 52.204-7)

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

Nov 2021

Date

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. Oct 2018

Number Title Effective

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. May 2021

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (Jan 2025)

As prescribed in 4.1202(a), insert the following provision:

Annual Representations and Certifications (Jan 2025)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45,000,000.

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

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

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

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

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

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

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

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

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

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

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

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

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

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

(xiv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

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

(xviii) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

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

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xxi) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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(xxii) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

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

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

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

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

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

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

After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications. (Oct 2024) Alternate A (Oct 2024)

ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2024)

Substitute the following paragraphs (b), (d), and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8:

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (e) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (e) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (e) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (e) does not apply and the Offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in the SAM database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. Applies to all solicitations.

(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment-Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iii) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(iv) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services-Representations. Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.

(v) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(vi) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)-Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Italy.

(vii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)-Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Spain.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[X](i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

[ ](ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

[ ](iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

[ ] Use with Alternate I.

[X](iv) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

[ ](v) 252.225-7035, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

[ ] Use with Alternate I.

[ ] Use with Alternate II.

[ ] Use with Alternate III.

[ ] Use with Alternate IV.

[ ] Use with Alternate V.

[ ](vi) 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.

[ ](vii) 252.232-7015, Performance-Based Payments-Representation.

(e) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [Offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

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Any changes provided by the Offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.

Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities.

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

Dec 2023

Nov 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. Jun 2023

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures. Dec 2023

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded Jan 2025

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. Oct 2018 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. Nov 2015 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification. Nov 2021 52.210-1 Market Research. Nov 2021 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Sep 2023 52.214-12 Preparation of Bids. Apr 1984 52.214-26 Audit and Records-Sealed Bidding. Jun 2020

52.214-27 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data -- Modifications -- Sealed Bidding (DEVIATION 2022-O0001)

52.214-28 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data -- Modifications -- Sealed Bidding

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey. Sep 2023 52.203-3 Gratuities. Apr 1984

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. May 2014

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. Jun 2020

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. Jun 2020

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper May 2014 Activity.

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. May 2014 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. Jun 2020 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. Nov 2021 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Jan 2017

Statements.

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. Jan 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. Jun 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014

(DEVIATION 2022-O0001)

52.214-29 Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding. Jan 1986 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. Apr 1991 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. Apr 1991 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. Jan 2025 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. (Alternate I) Jan 2025 Alternate I Nov 2016 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan. Sep 2021

52.222-3 Convict Labor. Jun 2003

52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -Overtime Compensation. May 2018

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. Aug 2018

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. May 2014

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. Jul 2021

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. Feb 1988

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). May 2014

52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment. May 2014

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related May 2014 Regulations.

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. Feb 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. May 2014 52.222-32 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (Actual Method). Aug 2018 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. Jun 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. Jun 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. Jun 2020

Jun 2020 Deviation 2022-O0001 Oct 2021

Jun 2020 Deviation 2022-O0001 Oct 2021

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. Nov 2021 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. Jan 2025 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. Jan 2022 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. Jan 2022 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. May 2024 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. May 2024 52.223-20 Aerosols. May 2024 52.223-21 Foams. May 2024 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services May 2024 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade May 2014

Agreements.

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. Feb 2021

52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace. May 2024

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent. Jun 2020

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement. Jun 2020

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity-Construction Contracts. Dec 2007

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. Oct 1997

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. Jan 1997

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (DEVIATION 2020-O0016) Feb 2021 Deviation 2020-O0016 Apr 2020 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. Dec 2022

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. Nov 2014

52.228-17 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee). Feb 2021

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. Feb 2013

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation. Jun 2020

52.230-1 Cost Accounting Standards Notices and Certification. Jun 2020

52.230-7 Proposal Disclosure-Cost Accounting Practice Changes. Apr 2005

52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included. Apr 1984

52.232-17 Interest. May 2014

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023

52.233-1 Disputes. May 2014

52.233-3 Protest after Award. Aug 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Oct 2004

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. Apr 1984

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. Apr 1984

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. Apr 1984

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. Apr 1984

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. Nov 1991

52.236-8 Other Contracts. Apr 1984

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. Apr 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. Apr 1984

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. Apr 1984

52.236-12 Cleaning Up. Apr 1984

52.236-13 Accident Prevention. Nov 1991

52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (Alternate I) Nov 1991 Alternate I Nov 1991 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. Apr 1984

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. Apr 1984

52.236-17 Layout of Work. Apr 1984

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. Feb 1997

52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities.

Nov 2024

52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Jan 2017

52.242-13 Bankruptcy. Jul 1995

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. Apr 1984

52.243-4 Changes. Jun 2007

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Jan 2025

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price. Aug 1996

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. Aug 1996

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies. Apr 1984

52.247-5 Familiarization with Conditions. Apr 1984

52.247-15 Contractor Responsibility for Loading and Unloading. Apr 1984

52.247-16 Contractor Responsibility for Returning Undelivered Freight. Apr 1984

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Nov 1991

52.247-35 F.o.b. Destination, Within Consignee's Premises. Apr 1984

52.247-68 Report of Shipment (REPSHIP). Feb 2006

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