W913E523R0004.pdf

W81EWF22212771

CRREL Mobility Laboratory Improvements

Hanover, New Hampshire

RETURN WITH OFFER: INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 00 10 00 (SF1442), SECTION 00 22 00, AND SECTION 00 45 00.

THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED TO 100% SMALL BUSINESSES

WILLIAM T RAWE 217-353-3518

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

08-Dec-2022

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________70 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________09 Jan 2023 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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, X is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

HANOVER OFFICE

72 LYME ROAD

HANOVER NH 03755-1290

W913E5

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

(217) 373-6773FAX:TEL: (217) 373-7297 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued)

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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 NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Fully insulate upper level walls.

FFP

Entire work complete to fully insulate upper level walls.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81EWF22212771

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81EWF22212771

PSC CD: Z2EB

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Fully insulate lower level walls.

FFP

Entire work complete to fully insulate lower level walls.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81EWF22212771

0003 1 Job OPTION Installation of Heating System

FFP

Entire work complete to procure and install heating system excluding any electrical work identified in the options below.

The Government reserves the right to exercise any of the options within 14 calendar days prior to the contract completion date. Exercising this option also allows a time extension of 14 days in accordance with note 1 of the CLIN Pricing

Schedule Notes.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81EWF22212771

0004 1 Job OPTION Installation of overhead and walk doors.

FFP

Entire work complete to procure and install garage doors and pedestrian doors.

allows a time extension of 14 days in accordance with note 1 of the CLIN Pricing

Schedule Notes.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81EWF22212771

0005 1 Job OPTION Spray polyurethane foam insulation

FFP

Entire work complete to fully insulate ceiling with spray polyurethane foam insulation in lieu of rolled plastic faced insulation.

allows a time extension of 14 days in accordance with note 1 of the CLIN Pricing

Schedule Notes.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81EWF22212771

0006 1 Job OPTION Rolled plastic faced insulation

FFP

Entire work complete to fully insulate ceiling with rolled plastic faced insulation in lieu of polyurethane foam insulation.

allows a time extension of 14 days in accordance with note 1 of the CLIN Pricing

Schedule Notes.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81EWF22212771

0007 1 Job OPTION Heating System Electrical Upgrades

FFP

Entire work complete to upgrade all existing electrical components and electrical panels required to support the proposed heating system.

allows a time extension of 28 days in accordance with note 1 of the CLIN Pricing

Schedule Notes.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81EWF22212771

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 70 dys. ANP 1 COLD REGIONS RESEARCH ENG LAB

USAERDC, CRREL 72 LYME ROAD

HANOVER NH 03755-1290

FOB: Destination

U437000

0002 70 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

U437000

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0005 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0006 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0007 N/A N/A N/A N/A

CLIN PRICING NOTES

NOTES:

1. See 00 21 00, INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, & NOTICES TO OFFERORS for evaluation of options.

The Government reserves the right to exercise any of the options within 14 calendar days prior to the contract completion date. An exercise of an option will extend the contract completion date based on the number of days identified below. If there are enough days left in the period of performance to complete the work without an extension, no extension will be granted. Example: If there are 45 days left in the period of performance and an option is awarded that allowed a time extension of 25 days, no extension will be provided.

2. Option 0003 and 0007 would be exercised together if option 0007 is required to support the proposed heating system and allows for a time extension of 28 calendar days.

3. Option 0004 allows for a time extension of 21 calendar days.

4. Only one of the option items 0005 or 0006 may be exercised and will allow a time extension of 14 days. At no time will both options be exercised.

5. Prices must be entered for all items of the schedule. Total amounts submitted without prices being entered on individual items will be rejected. In case of variation between the lump sum prices and the total amount, the lump sum prices will be considered the price submitted.

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (RFP)

1.1 DEFINITION OF "DESIGN-BUILD" PROCESS

The "Design-Build Process is the procurement of a facility utilizing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit for the design and construction of a facility by a single contractual entity. The contractual entity may be a "Design-Build" firm, or joint venture between an architect-engineer (A-E) and construction firm, or a construction management

(CM) firm joint venture with an A-E and a construction firm.

1.2 SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS

1.3 ESTIMATED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COST

The estimated design and construction cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

1.4 SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Offer shall be submitted to William Rawe, Contract Specialist per the instructions in Section 00 22 00 PROPOSAL

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD no later than the time and date as specified in Section 00 10 00, Page 1. Coordinate directly with Contract Specialist with any questions related acceptable format of file(s) to be submitted.

1.5 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR

1.5.1 DEFINITIONS

As used in this paragraph-

"Discussions" are negotiations that occur that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

"In writing," "writing," or "written" means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

"Proposal modification" is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

"Proposal revision" is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

"Time," if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include

Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

1.5.2 AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATIONS

If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. The Offeror shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

1.5.3 SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, REVISION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL

(1) An offerors proposal must be submitted electronically in accordance with section 00 22 00 and must adhere to the following.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show-

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

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

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal.

(3) The Offeror is responsible for submitting its proposal, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(4) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award.

(5) Offeror shall submit its proposal in response to this solicitation in English.

(6) The Offeror may submit modifications to its proposal at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offeror may submit a revised proposal only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

1.5.4 OFFER EXPIRATION DATE

The proposal in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

1.5.5 CONTRACT AWARD

(1) The Government intends to award a contract for the entire contract, unless indicated otherwise.

(2) The Government may reject the proposals if such action is in the Government's interest.

(3) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

1.6 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENT AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. It shall be the

Contractor's responsibility to check email or other correspondence from the Contracting Specialist for any amendments. The offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this solicitation. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

1.7 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to technical requirements, proposal procedures or bonding information required are to be submitted via email to the POCs identified below No Later Than ten (10) calendar days before due date of proposals, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available through sam.gov.

Contract Specialist - Primary POC:

William Rawe, William.T.Rawe@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer – Alternate POC mailto:William.T.Rawe@usace.army.mil

Christine Wilson, Christine.L.Wilson@usace.army.mil

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

1.6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Scope of project includes all work required to install insulation, heating system, and walk/overhead doors. Work shall be in accordance with Request for Proposal documents issued with this solicitation.

1.7 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES

It is the Contractor's responsibility to investigate applicable federal, state and local taxes and any specific exemptions that may exist. This includes any applicable Value-Added Taxes (VAT), sales, use, and excise taxes.

See General Conditions (Contract Clause) 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES.

mailto:Christine.L.Wilson@usace.army.mil

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS, SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION

1.0 WHO MAY SUBMIT

Competition for this contract will be restricted to 100% Total Small Businesses. The North American Industry

Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a corresponding small business size standard of $39.5M.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to effectively and equitably evaluate the submitted proposal, the Contracting Officer must receive information sufficiently detailed to clearly indicate compliance with the proposal submission requirements. The price proposal submitted in response to this request will be evaluated using one or more of the proposal analysis techniques identified in FAR 15.404-1(b). Contract award will be made to the proposal found to be the lowest aggregated proposed price in accordance with FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options.

3.0 SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Proposals shall be received by the USACE Contracting Activity no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist per the instructions below. The Contract Specialist is Bill Rawe, william.t.rawe@usace.army.mil.

4.0 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals shall be submitted by the time and date as specified. All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format with

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) applied to all documents that will enable word searches to be conducted using

Adobe-compatible PDF software. The two (2) volumes listed below shall be submitted as “SEPARATE” single files. Due to heightened security at Government installations, the proposal shall be emailed to the following.

1. Bill Rawe, william.t.rawe@usace.army.mil

2. Christine Wilson, christine.l.wilson@usace.army.mil

For the purposes of determining whether the proposal was received "late" in accordance with FAR 15.208, the date and time the file(s) are received by the USACE Outlook Server will be the time and date the Government received the proposal. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. Please make allowances for delays in transmittal.

Coordinate directly with the Contract Specialist for any questions related to submission requirements or format.

Volume I: Technical

Volume II: Price and Pro Forma Information

Title the single files in the following format:

W913E523R0004_Company Name_Volume_I_Technical

W913E523R0004_Company Name_Volume_II_Price_and_Pro_Forma_Information

(Note: Company name may be abbreviated)

5.0 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

8.5”x 11” page size; font no smaller than 10 size. The requirements specified in the solicitation are considered mailto:william.t.rawe@usace.army.mil mailto:william.t.rawe@usace.army.mil mailto:christine.l.wilson@usace.army.mil minimum requirements. A proposal that fails to comply with the minimum technical requirements will not be eligible for award.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Para. 5.1 – Technical (Volume 1)

Factor 1 – Specialized Experience

Factor 2 – Project Management Plan

Factor 3 – Past Performance

Para. 5.2 – Pricing (Volume 2)

a) Section 00 10 00, SF1442 Solicitation/Contract Form and Pricing Schedule

b) Bonding Information

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT NONE OF THE PRICING OR VOLUME 2 INFORMATION SHOW UP IN

VOLUME 1.

5.1 TECHNICAL (VOLUME 1) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.1.1 FACTOR 1: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Construction Projects. The Offeror shall submit three (3) projects performed by the Prime Construction Entity while in the same capacity as Prime Construction Entity (See Attachment 1). The proposed prime construction entities shall have performed in the same role as the prime or lead entities on the projects submitted. Limit one (1) page per project submitted. Any information presented beyond the page limit will not be evaluated.

Project Information. All projects submitted should demonstrate experience on similar projects (design/construction complexity and size) of similar or greater value. Submit projects that are currently well underway (designed and at least 50% construction progress completed) or completed and turned over no longer than ten (10) years preceding the issue date of this solicitation. Offerors may identify state and local government and private contracts that are similar to the Government’s requirements set forth in the RFP. If the Offeror is a joint venture, each firm shall provide information, demonstrating experience relevant to their role on this project. If the Offeror has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division or unit submitting the offer or by the team member. If projects were design-build, so identify them.

Project information shall CLEARLY include:

1. Type of Facility Represented

2. Name of Firm

3. Name of Project

4. Location of Project

5. Owner, including reference POC with confirmed contact information

6. General Scope of Construction Project

7. Summary of Your Role in the Project. Indicate that you were the prime construction entity for construction projects or the lead design entity for the design projects.

8. Construction Cost at completion

9. Percent (%) and Type of Work Subcontracted Out

10. Dates Construction Began and Completed

5.1.2 FACTOR 2: PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Submission Requirements:

Provide information that describes the offeror’s Project Management approach to executing the contract per the detailed requirements herein. Clearly and concisely describe the organizational and technical approaches to project management and execution, and proposed contract duration. Limit the information to fifteen (15) pages or less.

Technical Approach for Construction. Describe the technical approach to design and construction of the facility improvements. The Government is looking for ways to streamline construction and manage labor and other resource constraints in an effort to reduce costs and achieve an aggressive schedule while Government operations continue in the facility while construction is ongoing.

Risk Assessment. Submit a list of risks specifically associated with this project. Identify the degree of risk, possible impact of the risk on project (schedule, cost, safety etc.), whether it’s within or outside the Offeror’s control, and a plan to mitigate the risk(s).

5.1.3 FACTOR 3: PAST PERFORMANCE

Submission Requirements:

The Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 2) is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client. The Past Performance Questionnaire should be completed by an owner or owner’s representative not affiliated with your firm. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact.).

Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment 2), which will provide contract and client

Information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Government Utilization of Alternate Information Sources for Past Performance

The Government will assess the past performance on projects submitted under the Specialized Experience factor and reserves the right to conduct telephone interviews with points of contact identified in the proposal or to review personal knowledge. In addition, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance of the Offeror on the submitted projects and any other previous work. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting

System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract

Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the offeror.

5.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION

Factor 1 – Specialized Experience. Projects submitted that demonstrates the offeror has the experience that meets or exceeds the scope and complexity of this project will be rated as acceptable. An offeror who does not submit any specialized experience will be rated as unacceptable.

Factor 2 – Project Management Plan. The project management plan for the project should clearly show how the

Offeror plans to resource the project to ensure a well- coordinated project that will be completed within both schedule and quality performance requirements of the contract. The Government will evaluate Offeror’s proposal based on whether the Offeror has identified and evaluated the requirements of the project.

Acceptable evaluation ratings will be achieved for an approach which addresses all items requested in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner, and that demonstrates an effective plan for the completion of this project.

Unacceptable evaluation ratings will be achieved for an approach which omits requested Information or provides incomplete information.

Factor 3 – Past Performance. Any past performance questionnaire that is submitted with a marginal rating will be rated as unacceptable. Any rating higher than marginal or if an offeror has no past performance will be rated as acceptable. A past performance questionnaire must still be submitted for each project identified in Factor 1, either by the offeror or the client.

Pricing data will not be part of the technical evaluation. Criteria for the technical evaluation as set forth in the solicitation will be the sole basis for determining the technical merit of proposals. Factor(s) listed above will be assigned a technical evaluation of “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable”.

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s understanding of the requirements of the construction as portrayed in your discussion of the construction intent for this project. Requirements to be evaluated include, but are not limited to, the process proposed for the construction of this project. Submissions which demonstrate a complete, logical, and well-defined construction methodology, will be evaluated as Acceptable. Submissions that are incomplete, illogical, or lack a well-defined construction methodology will be evaluated as Unacceptable. Omission of requested information will be evaluated as Unacceptable.

5.3 PRICING (VOLUME 2) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The pricing proposal shall contain the following information:

5.3.1 Section 00 10 00, Solicitation/Contract Form and Pricing Schedule

Submit the properly filled out and executed SF 1442, along with the CLIN Schedule, containing proposed line item and total pricing. See instructions in Section 00 21 00, “Instructions to Offerors”. Submit the Proposal

Data Sheet, Attachment 3.

Price will not be rated or scored, but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of a price analysis. The price evaluators will also check for appearance of unbalanced line item prices. Offerors are cautioned to distribute direct costs, such as material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, etc. and to evenly distribute indirect costs, such as job overhead, home office overhead, bond, etc., to the appropriate contract line items.

5.3.2 Bonding Information:

Submit information showing Offeror's bondability in the amount of the proposal. Include the name, address and telephone number of the prime contractor's bonding agent.

5.3.3 EVALUATION FOR AWARD

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) will be the source selection method used for award. Uniformity of the proposal is essential to assure accurate evaluation. Proposal must comply with the instructions in the solicitation.

The lowest priced proposal will be evaluated to determine technically acceptable contractor(s). If the lowest proposed offer is determined to be technically acceptable, the Government reserves the right to not evaluate the technical proposal(s) submitted by the other offeror(s). A proposal that fails to comply with any minimum technical requirements will not be eligible for award regardless that it may offer the lowest price.

Any Factor evaluated as “Unacceptable” in any TAB will render the complete technical portion of the offer as

“Unacceptable”. No further evaluation will be made on the Offeror’s proposal, including price.

5.3.4 SELECTION AND AWARD WITHOUT EXCHANGES

The Government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions in accordance with (IAW) FAR 52.215-

1. Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a technical and cost/price standpoint. Offerors shall organize their proposals as described herein. Proposals may be determined non-compliant for failure to follow this format and may be rejected from further consideration.

End of Section 00 22 00

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

REPS AND CERTS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Online Representations and Certifications Application per FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS is required to be completed.

Failure of completing applicable requirements contained herein and online representations and certifications and/or provisions may result in delay of contract award. Online Representations and Certifications are available at:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

Provide the following certifications and representations as a part of the proposal, check the appropriate boxes, fill in the appropriate information, and submit with Standard Form 1442 (Section 00 10 00).

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2022)

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

(2) The small business size standard is $39,500,00.00.

(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 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:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) 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) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 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.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased

Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

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

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and

III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

52.225-5.

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

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

(xxv) 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) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-

Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 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 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.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

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.

(End of provision)

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

https://www.sam.gov/

(a) Proposals must be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and (2) manually signed. The person signing a proposal must initial each erasure or change appearing on any proposal form.

(b) The proposal form may require offerors to submit proposed prices for one or more items on various bases, including--

(1) Lump sum price;

(2) Alternate prices;

(3) Units of construction; or

(4) Any combination of paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(3) of this provision.

(c) If the solicitation requires submission of a proposal on all items, failure to do so may result in the proposal being rejected without further consideration. If a proposal on all items is not required, offerors should insert the words “no proposal” in the space provided for any item on which no price is submitted.

(d) Alternate proposals will not be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.

252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP

2022)

(a) Definition. Covered DoD official is defined in the clause at 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to

Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

(b) By submission of this offer, the Offeror represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that all covered DoD officials employed by or otherwise receiving compensation from the Offeror, and who are expected to undertake activities on behalf of the Offeror for any resulting contract, are presently in compliance with all applicable post-employment restrictions, including those contained in 18 U.S.C. 207, 41 U.S.C. 2101-2107, 5 CFR part 2641, section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91), and Federal

Acquisition Regulation 3.104-2.

252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2021)

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 FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph

(e) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at FAR 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 when contract performance will be in Italy.

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

(viii) 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. Applies to all solicitations except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services or those with an anticipated value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the

Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

____ (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.

____ (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.acquisition.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.

FAR/DFARS provision

No.

Title Date Change

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.

252.209-7999 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (DEVIATION 2012-O0004) (JAN 2012)

(a) In accordance with sections 8124 and 8125 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012,(Pub. L.

112-74) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ___ ] is not [ ___ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability,

(2) It is [ ___ ] is not [ ___ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

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Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

0002 Destination Government Destination Government

0003 Destination Government Destination Government

0004 Destination Government Destination Government

0005 Destination Government Destination Government

0006 Destination Government Destination Government

0007 Destination Government Destination Government

Section 00 72 00 - General Conditions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

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

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement

To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

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

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by…