W912QR25R0005 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Solicitation W912QR25R0005 for Professional Services for Program Management Support, Master Planning, Real Estate Planning, Project Management Support, Program Management Support Assistance, Environmental Management Support, Modular Design Support, Building Information Management Support, Quality Assurance, Facility Planning, Construction Planning, Database Management Support, and Support for the Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate (ARIMD), Office of the Chief Army Reserves (OCAR), United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) in their w ork on various Military programs and Regional Divisions (RD’s) w ithin the United States and Puerto Rico is hereby amended as follow s:

See Continuation Page.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 23-Dec-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912QR25R0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-Dec-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

23-Dec-2024

CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

W912QR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912QR25R0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMDT 0001 CONTINUATION PAGE

Amendment 0001 Continuation Page

a) The Statement of Work has been revised to include the following:

- For each task order proposed personnel shall be experienced and trained for the type(s) of work to be performed. Typical position qualifications include but are not limited to: 5 years of experience in the position, bachelor’s degree related to the position, and/or a certification related to the position.

- Prices submitted for this solicitation should be good for anywhere in the Army Reserve Nationwide mission. Key areas include: Ft McCoy, Wisconsin; Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey; Ft Liberty, North Carolina; Ft Belvoir, Virginia; Columbia, South Carolina; and Mountain View, California.

b) Section L – Procedures for Submittal of Offers has been revised.

3.2.1 Removed reference to bonds

5.1.4 Added requested referenced information to include for contract experience

6.2.2 Underlined the Contract Rate Pricing cost requirements

6.3.2 Removed offeror submission c.

c) Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award has been revised.

3.1.1 Revised language

d) Proposal due date revised from 02 January 2025 to 09 January 2025 @ 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

e) All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 02-Jan-2025 02:00 PM to 09-Jan-2025 02:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)

Statement of Work

Indefinite Delivery Contract for Professional Services Within the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Mission Boundaries

Within the United States and Puerto Rico

Professional Services for Program Management Support, Master Planning, Real Estate Planning, Project Management Support, Program Management Support Assistance, Environmental Management Support, Modular Design Support, Building Information Management Support, Quality Assurance, Facility Planning, Construction Planning, Database Management Support, and Support for the Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate (ARIMD), Office of the Chief Army Reserves (OCAR), United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) in their work on various Military programs and Regional Divisions (RD’s) within the United States and Puerto Rico.

The professional services may consist of, but not be limited to, the following skills and services:

1. Knowledge of Army Reserve Regulations and Policies

2. Master Planning for Real Property Management Support

3. Master Planning for Army Reserve Project Development

4. MILCON Program Managers

5. Analyze Engineering and Base Operations functions

6. Program Management Support

7. Project Management Support

8. Preparation of real estate profiles

9. Environmental Impact Analysis (NEPA documentation), threatened and endangered species surveys; cultural resources analysis; and hazardous toxic and radiological waste

10. Capable of operating in a CADD/BIM environment using MicroStation

11. Capable of operating and evaluating construction cost estimating using Parametric Cost Estimating System (PACES)

12. Capable of learning additional design and cost estimating software

13. Test prototypes and “beta” versions of Army Reserve test plans

14. Analysis of Space Utilization by Army Reserve units

15. Engineer Technical support

16. Facility database analysis/correlation support

17. Monitor Facility Reduction Program

18. IT support for data management

19. Condition analysis evaluations of existing Army Reserve Centers

20. Quality Assurance of construction activity

21. Review contract drawings and specifications

22. Construction Planning support

23. Capable of preparing construction cost estimates

24. Technology Information Manager

For each task order proposed personnel shall be experienced and trained for the type(s) of work to be performed. Typical position qualifications include but are not limited to: 5 years of experience in the position, bachelor’s degree related to the position, and/or a certification related to the position.

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Prices submitted for this solicitation should be good for anywhere in the Army Reserve Nationwide mission. Key areas include: Ft McCoy, Wisconsin; Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey; Ft Liberty, North Carolina; Ft Belvoir, Virginia; Columbia, South Carolina; and Mountain View, California.

The task order solicitations for Professional Services work may be on fairly short notice and length of appointments will vary. Contractor transportation will be required when traveling during duty hours is necessary. Travel per mile and travel per diem rates will be reimbursed at GSA/Joint Travel Regulation rates.

STAFFING. The individual(s) selected to perform these respective tasks must be an experienced professional and satisfy the requirements of the individual task orders. The selected individual must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable in meeting and dealing with individuals at all levels. Any changes or substitutions of personnel must be approved in advance by the Louisville District Contracting Officer. Resumes for prospective changes in personnel will be submitted to the Louisville District Point of Contact for review, who will obtain Contracting Officer approval. A letter will be issued to the contractor for notification or approval or rejection of any changes or substitutions in personnel. Failure to obtain prior concurrence for the substitution of personnel may result in non-payment of submitted invoices.

Successful offerors will be responsible for the management and supervision of all employees performing services under MATOC task orders. No government employee will maintain relatively continuous supervision or control of contractor employees, and no employer/employee relationship will be created between government personnel and contractor employees under MATOC task orders.

Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS

OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet. Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

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

The Solicitation Number is: W9 l 2QR25R0005

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 9KHF67-Q4SF75

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

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

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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:

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

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

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

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

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

7. 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.

Bidders 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 is 800-428-HELP.

Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of bids/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 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 will be disabled ten (10) days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system within five (5) days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation.

ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Proposals: ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THIS PROPOSAL ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE

SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROCUREMENT INTEGRATED

ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT (PIEE) SOLICITATION MODULE. No paper copies, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Electronic Proposal Submission is required through the PIEE- SOLICIT ATION MODULE (https://piee.eb.mil/). Instructions for uploading proposals are as follows:

1. Register in PIEE:

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

b. Select Register [top right]

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

Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation

ii. Step 2. Select Proposal Manager

iii. Step 3. Click Add Roles

iv. Step 4. Fill in our Location Code (CAGE Code) [next]

i. Provide a justification for your registration [next]

j. Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration

2. Log into PIEE and select the Solicitation Icon.

3. 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)

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

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

6. 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.

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

8. Select the applicable Cage Code for which submitting the proposal for. The list is prefiltered based on the Cage in the Proposal Manager's profile.

9. It is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

W912QR25R0005-FIRMNAME-VOLUME I

W912QR25R0005-FIRMNAME-VOLUME II

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

File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size 9 or larger is permissible for usage as long as it is easily readable. All page sizes must be Letter sized (8 ½’’ X 11’’). Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors. All proposal materials shall be in the table of contents and tabbed section dividers. Provide the complete Volume I proposal submittal including text, renderings, drawings, photographs, etc. in its own separate PDF file labeled as Volume I. Provide the complete Volume II proposal submittal with the final filled in Contract Rate Pricing in its own separate PDF file labeled as Volume II. Offeror is responsible for ensuring the proposal is consistent and accurate.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion I delivery time & date recorded within PIEE Solicitation Module site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) 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. As noted above, offerors will not receive a confirmation email but instead will receive upload confirmation in the browser following successful upload. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with

FAR 15.208.

Electronic Files: Submission shall be in a searchable Adobe PDF format. 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:

• W912QR25R0005-FIRMNAME -VOLUME I

• W912QR25R0005-FIRMNAME -VOLUME II

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

Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “FAR 52.215- 1, Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition (Jan 20217),”subparagraph (e), which is found in Section I – Contract Clauses of the RFP. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

10. Upload the attachments that comprise the proposal by selecting Choose Files link.

11. After entering all necessary information enter a Signature Date an Click the Signature button.

12. The Sign Document pop-up will be displayed requiring the user to enter a Digital Pin and One Time Password (OTP). Click the Sign and Submit button to continue.

13. After successfully adding the Proposal a success message of the submission will be displayed and the proposal displayed collapsed. Users may expand and view all their proposals on a Solicitation. The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) help desk may be reached by calling telephone number 866-618-5988 for assistance.

SECTION L – PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS

1. OVERVIEW

1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to select up to three (3) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts to establish a MATOC pool for Professional Services in various locations. The basis of award is the Best value Trade-Off Process. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein. The Contracting Officer will award up to three (3) Firm- Fixed-Price contracts to the responsible offeror whom the Source Selection Authority (SSA) 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.

1.2 This project is for Planning, Project Management Support, Program Management Support Assistance, Environmental Management Support Assistance, Environmental Management Support, Modular Design Support Building Information Management Support, Quality Assurance, Facility Planning, Construction Planning, Database Management Support, and support for OCAR/ARIMD in their work on various Military Programs and Regional Divisions within the United States (to include Puerto Rico).

2. SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS

2.1 Offerors submitting proposals for these projects should limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and money 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 Past Performance, Management Plan, and Price and Pro Forma Information to successfully complete the projects. Proposals should follow in the order of sequence set forth in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Information provided out of sequence may not be evaluated and may result in the offeror’s disqualification from award. Requirements stated in this RFP are minimums. A table of contents is provided in the Table below:

Proposal Format Table

VOLUME I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION FACTORS

TAB A Factor I - Past Performance TAB B Factor II - Management Plan

VOLUME II – PRICE AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION

TAB A Standard Form 33, Solicitation Offer and Award TAB B Contract Rate Pricing TAB C Pre-Award Information/Joint Venture and Mentor-Protégé Agreements TAB D Compensation for Professional Employees

2.2 Clarifications of Provisions for this RFP: All questions including those from an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of this RFP shall be requested in writing via bidder inquiry in ProjNet as indicated in the Request for Proposal (See ProjNet Instructions in RFP).

2.3 Offerors shall submit their proposals electronically in accordance with the Electronic Submittal Instructions via PIEE to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District, no later than the time and date specified in Block 9 of solicitation, Standard Form 33. Mark your proposal submission to the attention of Laura Phillips-Payne laura.phillips-payne@usace.army.mil. NOTE: The Louisville District is in the Eastern Time Zone. Laura Payne-Phillips is the sole point of contact for this acquisition.

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion I delivery time & date recorded within PIEE Solicitation Module site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) 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. As noted above, offerors will not receive a confirmation email but instead will receive upload confirmation in the browser following successful upload. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 15.208. NOTE: The Louisville District is in the Eastern Time Zone. Laura Payne-Phillips is the sole point of contact for this acquisition.

2.4 Content of Proposals: The Government intends to make the award selection without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to present their best proposal and prices in their initial proposal submission; however, in accordance with FAR Part 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold them. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined, and offerors notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency in accordance with FAR Part 15.306(c)(2).

2.5 The proposal must be complete and contain the offeror’s most favorable terms. The proposal shall address and contain the information set forth in the solicitation. The information will be used by the Source Selection Evaluation Board to evaluate each proposal. Offerors are advised that conciseness and relevance of the proposal is important and unrelated information that is not pertinent may reduce evaluation ratings.

Additionally, should the proposal include any standard company terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the proposal may be determined to be “unacceptable” and thus ineligible for award.

2.6 File Organization: Although hard copies are not accepted, each file shall be clearly indexed, and logically assembled. Font size 9 or larger is permissible for usage as long as it is easily readable. All page sizes must be Letter sized (8 ½’’ X 11’’). Proposals shall be in a narrative format, organized and titled so that each section of the proposal follows the order and format of the factors. All proposal materials shall be in the table of contents and tabbed section dividers. Provide the complete Volume I proposal submittal including text, renderings, drawings, photographs, etc. in its own separate PDF file labeled as Volume I. Provide the complete Volume II proposal submittal with the final filled in Contract Rate Pricing in its own separate PDF file labeled as Volume II. Offeror is responsible for ensuring the proposal is consistent and accurate.

The sections should parallel the submission requirements identified below:

Volume I: Technical Proposal Evaluation Factors Volume II: Price and Pro Forma Information

Information presented should pertain to only the evaluation factor in the section that the information is presented. Information pertaining to more than one evaluation factor should be repeated in each section for each factor. Pages are to be numbered consecutively throughout the submittal. Letters, awards, or other commendations do count toward the 40-page limitation. The following do not count toward the 40-page limitation: Tab Dividers, Title Page, Table of Contents, List of Acronyms. Format restrictions will be strictly adhered to and enforced. Information submitted which exceeds the specified limits will not be evaluated.

2.7 Electronic Files: Submission shall be in a searchable Adobe PDF format.

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:

W912QR25R0005-FIRMNAME -VOLUME I

W912QR25R0005-FIRMNAME -VOLUME II

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

Any information, presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision “FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021),”subparagraph (e), which is found in Section I – Contract Clauses of the RFP. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

2.8 Submission: ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THIS PROPOSAL ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY in accordance with the Electronic Submittal Instructions via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District, no later than the time and date specified in on the solicitation document (Block 9 of Standard Form 33). No paper copies, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted.

Electronic Proposal Submission is required through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module https://wawf.eb.mil/.

Instructions on how to create a vendor account will be posted to sam.gov and can be located at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructio ns.pdf

Instructions on how to submit an offer will be posted to sam.gov and can be located at:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf

NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.)

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 proposals will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of offerors are not revealed to anyone who is 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 Tradeoff.

3.2 The evaluation process essentially consists of four parts: proposal compliance review and responsibility determination, technical evaluation, price evaluation, and price/technical trade-off analysis.

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3.2.1 Proposal Compliance Review: This is an initial review to ensure that all required forms and certifications are complete, and that the offeror is financially capable of sustaining performance under the contract.

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3.2.2 Technical Proposal Evaluation: The SSEB, using technical advisors as necessary, will evaluate Volume I proposals against the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements. Factor I – Past Performance will be rated using Tables 1 & 2 below. The rating will be based on an overall confidence in performance (Table 2, below), with the final confidence assessment rating based on the extent of recent, relevant past experience, and the quality of the offeror’s performance (Table 1, below). Factor II – Management Plan will be rated using Table 3 below.

3.2.3 Price Evaluation: The SSEB and Contracting Officer/Source Selection Authority (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, above evaluations are complete, the Contracting Officer/SSA will compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of technical proposals and compare prices. The SSA will then consider all factors to select the proposals offering the best value to the Government.

4. PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

4.1 Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors below, listed in relative order of importance. All

Technical Proposal Evaluation Factors (Past Performance and Management Plan), when combined, are approximately equal to price.

Relative Order of Importance of Evaluation Factors

Location Description Relative Importance Volume I TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION

FACTORS

Volume I - Tab A Factor I - Past Performance 1st Volume I - Tab B Factor II - Management Plan 2nd Volume II PRICE AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION

Volume II - Tab A Standard Form 33, Solicitation Offer and Award Not Rated Volume II - Tab B Contract Rate Pricing Not Rated Volume II - Tab C Pre-Award Information/Joint Venture and Mentor-

Protégé Agreements Not Rated

Volume II - Tab D Compensation for Professional Employees Acceptable/Unacceptable

4.2 Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer. The Government may make award of a conforming proposal without discussions, if deemed to be within the best interest of the Government.

4.3 In the event that discussions are held, a competitive range determination will be made. 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.

4.4 Ratings:

4.4.1 Evaluators will apply the adjectival rating for the definition that most closely matches the evaluation. The tables below provide the definitions for these ratings:

Table 1 - Past Performance Relevancy Ratings Rating Definition

Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Table 2 - Performance Confidence Assessments Rating

Rating Definition Substantial Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence

No recent/relevant performance record is available, or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Table 3 – Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method

Adjectival Rating

Definition

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, contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable, and/or risk of performance is unacceptably high.

4.4.2 Definitions:

a. 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.

b. Strength. An aspect of an offerors’ proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

c. Significant Strength. An aspect of an offerors’ proposal that has appreciable merit or appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

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

FAR 15.001.

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

f. 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).

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

h. Adverse Past Performance. Past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation.

i. Risk. As it pertains to source selection, is 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.

5. VOLUME I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION FACTORS - SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Tab A – Factor I - Past Performance

Submission Requirements

5.1.1 The offeror shall provide summary descriptions of up to three (3) completed or substantially completed contracts of similar scope to this contract within the past eight (8) years. Contracts, for purpose of this solicitation, are defined as contracts, including individual task orders that are complete or substantially complete. Contracts that are similar in scope are professional services actions to include staffing contract employees for professional services tasks that are outlined in the PWS. Construction contracts, construction management, and Engineering services type positions are not considered similar in scope to these types of actions.

*Projects are considered substantially complete if enough work has been performed such that it demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the project.

5.1.2 If submitting as a joint venture, the joint venture offeror may submit its own projects or projects completed or substantially completed by one of its joint venturers. Note that small business joint ventures are required to submit a copy of their joint venture agreement in accordance with Section L, Paragraph 6.3, below.

NOTE: For purposes of evaluating Past Performance, the Prime Contractor is defined as the contractor identified in Block 15A of the Standard Form 33. If more than one contractor is listed in Block 15A, then a signed joint venture agreement must be submitted with the proposal and the joint venture shall be registered as such in the System for Award Management (SAM). However, each party of the Joint Venture must submit their own DUNS number with the JV proposal. Projects performed by other contractors than the offeror, such as teaming partners or subcontractors, will not be evaluated for past performance, unless those other contractors are part of a joint venture offeror as demonstrated by a signed joint venture agreement. If the offeror represents the combining of two or more companies as a joint venture for the purpose of this RFP, each company in the joint venture may submit project examples, but the total submitted by the joint venture will not exceed three (3).

5.1.3 The contracts provided should best illustrate the qualifications and experience of the offeror; at a minimum each project should address the following information:

a. Contract name and location;

b. Brief description reflecting capabilities described in Section C of this solicitation;

c. Percentage of work performed by prime contractor (work not subcontracted);

d. Contract type (firm fixed price, fixed fee, cost plus fixed fee, performance based, etc.);

e. Customer (by name and type, i.e. government, private sector);

f. Percent of contract completion (if not completed) and site closure status with regulators (if applicable);

g. The negotiated price/cost vs. actual price (or price-to-date); and

h. Proposed schedule vs. actual schedule.

5.1.4 Provide references for all of the contract experience identified above. Referenced information should include:

a. Project name,

b. Location,

c. Owner’s name,

d. Point of contact, and

e. Telephone number.

5.1.5 Include any ratings, letters, awards, etc., which support past performance on these projects.

5.1.6 A sample Contract Detail Sheet is attached, but Offerors may use their own formats so long as all required information is provided, keeping in mind the formatting and page limitations at Section L, Paragraph 2.6, above.

5.1.7 To the greatest extent practicable, offerors should provide past performance quality information on the attached USACE/NAVFAC PPQ form or should provide a CPARS evaluation. Failure to provide past performance quality information in either of these formats may result in the Source Selection Evaluation Board being unable to fully evaluate submitted projects.

5.2 Tab B – Factor II – Management Plan

Submission Requirements

5.2.1 Provide a management plan for the project that describes the following:

a. How your labor, resources, and subcontractors will be coordinated and used to ensure successful completion of the contract;

b. How you will manage, supervise and coordinate the subcontractors' work, and who in the organization will be responsible for this management and coordination;

c. Your home office support capabilities and home office staffing;

d. The scheduling process for multiple, simultaneous contracts; and

e. Your process for submitting invoices.

5.2.2 When writing and submitting the management plan, offerors should keep in mind the formatting and page limitations at Section L, Paragraph 2.6, above.

6. VOLUME II – PRICE AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION - SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Tab A – Standard Form 33 and the Contract Rate Schedule

Submission Requirements

6.1.1 The offeror shall complete and submit Standard Form 33 (SF33), which is included in Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices - of this solicitation.

6.1.2 The offeror is cautioned that the SF33 must contain an original signature in Block 17 of the form.

6.1.3 The offeror shall provide the name, title, telephone number, and email address of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Additionally, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

6.2 Tab B – Contract Rate Pricing

Submission Requirements

6.2.1 The offeror shall complete the Contract Rate Schedule, which is included in Section B – Supplies or

Services and Prices - of this solicitation.

6.2.2 All total hourly rates shall include overhead, general and administrative costs, labor burden fringes, or other costs, but shall be exclusive of profit.

6.2.3 Profit will be negotiated on a Task Order basis.

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6.3 Tab C – Pre-Award Information/Joint Venture and Mentor-Protégé Agreements

Submission Requirements

6.3.1 The offeror shall submit one completed copy of Section K - Representations and Certifications - of this solicitation.

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6.3.2 The offeror shall submit the following information:

a. Number of years the firm has been in business

b. Name, address and telephone numbers of two credit/trade references

c. Financial capability – Submit proof of financial ability with the most recent financial statement covering assets and liabilities. Include the names, address and telephone number of firm’s banking institution

6.3.3 Small business offerors (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSBC, etc.) submitting a proposal as a Joint Venture or

Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture shall submit evidence from the Offeror's SBA Servicing Agency that the Offeror has notified and discussed the proposed joint venture for this specific project with the appropriate SBA Representative or Business Opportunity Specialist.

6.3.4 Small Business Joint Venture agreements and approved 8(a) Mentor-Protégé agreements must be submitted with the proposal.

6.4 Tab D – Compensation for Professional Employees

Submission Requirements

6.4.1 The offeror shall submit their plan in accordance with FAR 52.222-46. The Government is concerned with the quality and stability of the work force to be employed on this contract. Professional compensation that is unrealistically low or not in reasonable relationship to the various job categories, since it may impair the Contractor’s ability to attract and retain competent professional service employees, may be viewed as evidence of failure to comprehend the complexity of the contract requirements. Failure to comply with the provisions of 52.222-46 may constitute sufficient cause to justify rejection of a proposal.

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET

Your firm’s name ________________________________________________________________________

Name of Contract/Location/________________________________________________________________

General Scope of Contract

Your role (prime, joint venture, subcontractor) and work your company self-performed

Percentage of Work completed by Prime Contractor Personnel: ___________________%

Contract Cost/Price:

At Award: $_______________ Reason for the cost/price growth:

Final Co/Pr $_______________ ___________________________________

Award Date: ______________________

Scheduled Completion: _____________ Reason for the time growth:

Actual Completion: ________________ __________________________________

Extent and type of work you subcontracted out

Owner’s Point of Contact (POC) for reference (name and company and telephone number)

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE

AND SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE

COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE

THIS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATIONS. CLIENTS ARE

HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR.

HOWEVER, QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT

THE OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT

TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating.

Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract.

There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond…