W91QVN-19-D-0295_0003.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

See Continuation Page

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 20

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Oct-2019

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 W91QVN19R0295

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Sep-2019

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

30-Oct-2019

CODE

411TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE, KOREA

SERVICES DIV, UNIT #15289

APO AP 96271

UNITED STATES

W91QVN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91QVN19R0295

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:

NARRATIVE AMENDMENT # 0003

The purpose of this amendment is to change the following.

1. A note was added under Factor A Subfactor B to remind offerors to submit Bachelors Degree for ALL positions requiring Bachelors Degrees. See addittional changes to key personnel requirements below:

From:

Sub-factor 3: Personnel Qualification with certifications: The offeror shall submit an individual (personal) resumes for each position title listed in the paragraph below. A resume for each personnel must clearly identify in the following format submit an individual (Personal) resume for the position title listed below. The offer must address all bullet points below in submitted resume.

To:

Sub-factor 3: Personnel Qualification with certifications: The offeror shall submit an individual (personal) resumes for each position title listed in the paragraph below. A resume for each personnel must clearly identify in the following format submit an individual (Personal) resume for the position title listed below. The offer must address all bullet points below in submitted resume. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree shall be submitted for all positions requiring degrees.

Contract Manager (CM): The offeror shall submit a resume that demonstrates that the proposed Contract Manager address the following required qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or engineering.

To:

Contract Manager (CM): The offeror shall submit a resume that demonstrates that the proposed

Degree Shall be submitted.

Quality Control Manager (QCM): The Quality Control Manager shall have the following required qualifications:

A minimum of five (5) years combined experience as an inspector, QC manager or construction manager on in installing, relocating, repairing fiber optics cables within the last five (5) years from issuance date of the solicitation.

Quality Control Manager (QCM): The Quality Control Manager shall have the following required qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) years combined experience as an inspector, QC manager or

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Alternate: The SSHO shall have the following

An individual with a minimum of five (5) years safety work of a progressive nature with at least five (5) years of experience on similar projects.

A minimum of twenty four (24) hours of formal safety training each year for the past five

(5) years with training in Excavation, Confined Space, Health Hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents, and personal protective equipment to include selection and use.

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Alternate: The SSHO shall have the following

An individual with a minimum of three (3) years safety work of a progressive nature with

2. The Instructions for Section L how to submit has changed.

Note: Offerors shall submit redacted Factor A, B and C in one binder. Factor D and required documents in one (separate binder). Three (3) unredacted binders an 1 copy of original binder with CD. The CS will meet offerors at the Dong Chang-Ri gate at closing date and time.

Note: Offerors can elect not to submit revised IF they are confident that no changes are required.

3. The closing date is extended until 13:00 Friday 1 Nov 2019.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

Instructions to Offerors(s):

Proposal Submission Instructions

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL

BASIS FOR AWARD:

1.1. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and sub-factors in the solicitation.

The Contract will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract for the installation of Communication Infrastructure at Gwangju Co-Located Operating Base (COB) in South Korea. Award will be made using source selection procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 “Simplified Acquisitions” and in conjunction with the policies and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 15 “Contracting by Negotiating”” and FAR Part 36 Construction Contracts as appropriate and the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures and Army Source Selection Supplement. This acquisition will be conducted using the LPTA process; therefore, award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. In order to be considered for award, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non- price factor/sub-factor. A rating of “unacceptable” for any factor or sub-factor will result in the entire offer being rated “unacceptable”. No other rating or qualitative value will be assigned.

1.2. To be determined technically acceptable, all factors must be acceptable to obtain an acceptable rating for the technical proposal. The proposals are intended to be evaluated, and awarded without discussions with the offerors.

However, if the award cannot be made on initial proposals, the Government will negotiate with all offerors in the competitive range. The Government reserves the right to limit the number of most highly qualified offerors selected for the competitive range negotiations for the purposes of executing an efficient competition. Offerors are required to submit the following information 1) Technical Capability2) Management Approach 3) Past Performance, and 4) Price, by the closing date/time of RFP. Failure to submit as required shall be grounds for determining the offer to be technically unacceptable and ineligible for contract award. Note: A rating of unacceptable for any factor or sub-factor will result in an overall unacceptable rating.

1.3. In accordance with FAR 15.101-2 Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable source selection process, the Government reserves the right, based on the Government’s best interests, to make a determination to: 1) award without discussions; 2) make a single award for this requirement; 3) Establish a competitive range in order to conduct discussions. The Government retains the right to limit the competitive range to the “most highly rated proposals” for the purpose of efficiency”; and/or 4) make no award if, upon evaluation, none of the proposals are deemed likely to meet the requirements.

1.4. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The factors and/or sub-factors that will be used to evaluate each offer are summarized below:

2. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

2. 1 Formal Communications: Official means of disseminating information such as requests for information concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing or electronically, to the following address CONCURRENTLY: (for each question, comment or observation, identify the RFP Section/Paragraph number being referenced):

Contract Specialist (CS): Contracting Officer (KO):

Ms. Pat Beckman Mr. Percy Jones 411th CSB, Korea 411th CSB, Korea E-mail:lorna.p.beckman.civ@mail.mil E-mailpercy.d.jones2.civ@mail.mil

TEL: 011-822-7915-3367 TEL: 011-822-7915-3375

(a) These instructions are designed to ensure submission of essential information in order for the Government to understanding and evaluate proposals. Offerors are cautioned to follow the detailed instructions fully and carefully, as the Government reserves the right to make award based on initial offers received, without discussions with Offerors.

(b) No information concerning this solicitation or requests for clarification will be provided in response to Offeror-initiated telephone calls. All such requests must be made in writing and submitted to the above email addresses. All questions must be received no later than 1300 hours on 21 Oct 2019 (KST Local Time).

Questions received after this date and time may not be answered.

(c) Offerors are cautioned to submit adequate information to enable the Government team to fully ascertain each Offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements identified in the solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal shall become a part of the resultant contract.

(d) Offerors are required to submit the following information requirements through hard copies hand delivered to the 411th CSB by 1300 hours (Local Korean Time on the closing date on RFQ. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

(e) The Government intends to evaluate and make award without discussion with the offerors (other than minor clarifications), unless discussions are determined to be necessary. If discussions are determined to be necessary, then the Contracting Officer reserves the right to limit the competitive range for the purposes of efficiency.

Factor A: Technical Capability

Sub-factor 1. Contractor’s Prior Work Experience Sub-factor 2. Contractor’s Business License Sub-factor 3. Personnel Qualifications

Factor B: Management Approach Sub-factor 1. Staffing Plan Sub-factor 2. Management Plan Sub-factor 3. Equipment Plan

Factor C: Past Performance

Factor D: Price

Award will be made to the responsible Offeror submitting the Best Value, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer that satisfies all terms and conditions of the solicitation. Offers will be evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-price factors/sub-factors. All non-price factors and sub-factors will be rated as either “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. In order to be considered for award, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor/sub-factor. In other words, a rating of “unacceptable” for any factor or sub-factor will result in the entire offer being rated “unacceptable”.

The following ratings will be used in evaluating all non-price factors and sub-factors except Past Performance:

Acceptable Proposal meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

FACTOR A - Technical

Sub-factor 1 - Prime Contractor’s Prior Work Experience: The contractor will submit documentation demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience within t h e last seven (7) years specifically in installing, new single mode fiber optics cables, inner ducts and underground maintenance-hole duct systems. The seven (7) years shall be from the issuance date of the solicitation.

The Offeror shall submit evidence of prior experience in the following format.

The title of the contract/project that work was performed on.

The number of personnel working on the contract or project

A clear description of qualifying work experience

Length of contract/project( From year/month/date- To: year/month/date)

Value of contract/ project in KRW per year

Complete Point of Contact of employees (including, name, phone no. and e-mail) and validating

POC.

Sub-factor 2 - Contractor’s Business License: The offeror will submit current and valid business license issued by the ROK Government as listed below. In the case where a subcontractor(s) is used, the offeror will be evaluated on submitted subcontract agreement with the company or companies who possess the required business license (s). Additionally, the offeror will be submit sub-contractor specific business license (s) issued by the Republic of Korea (ROK). Both the prime and subcontractor will submit the licenses below.

Valid Business license issued by the Republic of Korean Government (사업자등록증)

A valid communications License issued by the Korean Communications Commissions (KCC)

(정보통신공사업등록증)

Sub-factor 3: Personnel Qualification with certifications: The offeror shall submit an individual (personal) resumes for each position title listed in the paragraph below. A resume for each personnel must clearly identify in the following format submit an individual (Personal) resume for the position title listed below. The offer must address all bullet points below in submitted resume. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree shall be submitted for all positions requiring bachelors degrees.

• Proposed Position Title

• A clear description of qualifying work experience

• Length of work experience (From: year/month/date – To: year/month/date)

• Complete POC of employer (including name, phone no. and e-mail) and validating POC

a. Contract Manager (CM): The offeror shall submit a resume that demonstrates that the proposed

Degree Shall be submitted.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years from issuance date of the solicitation, in contract management or project management with satisfactory prior experience relating to Communications Infrastructure and Engineering installation.

b. Site Manager: The offeror shall submit a resume that demonstrates that the proposed site manager has the following required qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a site manager in installing, relocating, repairing and removing fiber optics and copper cables within the last five (5) years.

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering degree. A copy of the degree shall be submitted with offeror proposal.

c. Quality Control Manager (QCM): The offeror shall submit resume that demonstrates that the proposed Quality Control Manager has the following required qualifications:

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Alternate: The offeror shall submit resume that demonstrates that the proposed SSHO has the following required qualifications:

Factor B- Management Approach

Sub-factor 1 –Staffing Plan: The offeror shall submit documentation that demonstrates a written staffing plan and details how the offerors employees shall complete all required work in accordance with the SOW. The staffing plan shall clearly identify the following:

Labor categories of employees Number of employees in each labor category Work plan describing how the employees will accomplish the tasks associated with the SOW and EDPs Identify Contract Manager, Site Manger and their ability to meet the requirements in the SOW.

Employee retention, replacement, and backup plan.

The offeror shall include an outline of work envisioned to be completed by Sub-contractors vs.

the prime (by percentage) if applicable

Sub-factor 2 –Management Plan: The contractor shall submit documentation that describes the following:

Contractor’s management team, the staff and how the contractor’s business ownership is structured.

An organizational chart that identifies personnel and configuration of engineering team. The team must be of adequate size and qualifications which reflects the capability to manage and perform the solicitation requirements.

Logical organizational hierarchy showing all functions and all personnel involved in the completion of the overall tasks identified in this SOW

Personnel identified in the staffing plan are identified in this submitted organization chart.

A detailed written timeline for completion of major work in accordance with the SOW and EDP and a timeline that indicates the work duration with-in the required period of performance. The timeline is to be submitted in a Gantt chart format. Any proposal showing service/construction completion of more than 365 calendar days after NTP for CLIN 0001 and 6 months for CLIN 0002 will be rated unacceptable.

Note: The intended function of the Management Plan is to not only show who is on the Contractor’s management team but also how the skills of the management and staff will contribute to accomplishment of the communication infrastructure installation and repair mission of this requirement.

Sub-factor 3- Equipment Plan: The offeror will submit an Equipment Plan which clearly demonstrates the necessary equipment to perform Communication Installation and Engineering Services. The plan shall clearly identify equipment type, description, quantities, ability to procure (purchase, rental or preowned), operate, transport and safeguard required equipment and any other information to perform in accordance with the

SOW.

Equipment List, Description, Quantity ability to procure (purchase, rental or pre-owned), transport and safeguard and the intended use under the offeror’s proposed approach to perform the required services.

FACTOR C-Past Performance:

a. The offeror shall submit documentation that demonstrates recent and relevant past performance in communication infrastructure and repairs services or similar services to this RFP's. The prime contractor shall have a minimum of two (2) recent and relevant past performance contract references and two (2) associated past performance questionnaires in installing, relocating, and removing fiber optics, and copper). In the case of a subcontractor a minimum of two (2) recent and relevant past performance contract references and two (2) associated past performance questionnaires in installing, relocating, and removing fiber optics, and copper. Recent past performance is within the last seven (7) years as of the opening date of the solicitation. Relevant past performance are those that are the “same or similar” services based on size, scope, complexity, and contract type.

b. Past Performance Contract References. The offeror shall submit documentation that demonstrates past performance experience of Fiber optics installation and copper wire removal or same or similar work indicated in this solicitation. A minimum of two (2) Past Performance Contract Reference submissions are required in the format below:

1. The title of the Contract/Project

2. A Description of Work completed

3. Name of the Client Organization or Requiring Activity

4. Length of Contract/Project (Year/Month/Date)

5. Value of Contract/Project

6. Complete Name, E-Mail and Phone Number of Point of Contact (POC) at Client Organization

c. Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). Each Offeror shall ensure the Past Performance Questionnaire - Attachment #1 is sent to each Past Performance Contract Reference identified in the proposal. The Past Performance Contract Reference will then forward the completed questionnaire directly to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. It is the offeror's responsibility to follow up with the reference to ensure if the required information has been forwarded prior to the closing date of the solicitation. The Offeror shall inform each reference that Contracting Officer will use their response in the evaluation of Past Performance for this solicitation. The Past Performance Contract Reference may submit the completed questionnaire via email to lorna.p.beckman.civ@mail.mil and percy d .jones.civ@mail.mil

d. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any reasonable source available, including Government database in order to evaluate past performance. The offeror shall provide past performance information on past or current contracts (including Federal/local Government and private) for efforts that are the same or similar to the Government’s requirement during the past seven (7) years. Offerors are authorized to provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s corrective actions. The offeror shall describe its past performance on contract it has held which are of similar scope and magnitude to that which is detailed in the solicitation. A minimum of two (2) references will be evaluated.

FACTOR D - Price:

The Offeror’s shall submit price inclusive of all CLINs/Sub-CLINS (including the Transition Period, as applicable), the total evaluated price will be used to determine the most advantageous offer.

Supplemental Price Breakdown. The offeror shall submit a price breakdown of the Contract Line items in Excel format along with the offeror’s cost proposal. This supplemental information may be used to aid the Government in evaluating price proposals in determining the fairness, completeness, realism and reasonableness of the proposed price. The total price reflected on the price breakdown sheet should correspond to the total proposed price. Any discrepancies could be considered a deficiency and result in an incomplete proposal evaluation.

Note: The offeror will be provided a spreadsheet that shall be included in the offerors price proposal. The offeror is not limited to just the spread sheet provided. The government will utilize the spreadsheet to help determine price completeness, realism and reasonability.

Proposed price will be evaluated to determine if the estimate is complete, realistic, and reasonable. The price proposals will be evaluated IAW FAR 15.404-1(b). The analysis will be conducted on the total price to include the base period, option periods. The following applies to that evaluation.

(1) Completeness: The Offeror shall complete the pricing information for each contract line item identified for each year. Any underlying assumptions including proposed escalation rates between base and subsequent option periods shall be clearly explained.

(2) Price Realism. Price analysis in conjunction with Technical Analysis will be used to perform a Price Realism

Analysis to determine if the price is realistic for the work to be performed. The proposal will be evaluated using price analysis techniques to determine whether the proposal reflects a thorough understanding of the SOW, and whether the price proposed is realistic for the work to be performed and is consistent with approaches described in the technical proposals. Price proposals, which are unrealistically low, will be deemed reflective of a failure to comprehend the complexity and risk of the proposed contractual requirement and may be grounds for rejection of the proposal.

(3) Price Reasonableness. Price should also reflect fair market value and be reasonable when compared to the independent Government estimate, current market prices for same or similar services and/or when compared among other technically acceptable offerors.

(4) Price is not scored. The Government will review the price proposal to determine the extent to which it is reasonable, realistic, and consistent with the technical proposal. The lowest price for award purposes will be the combined total of the base year and all option periods. Price must include all CLINs as listed on the Price Schedule, including option CLINs and Sub-CLINs. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, Offerors are instructed that submitted proposals should contain their best pricing.

2. COMPLETION OF PROVISIONS/CLAUSES:

Offeror(s) shall fill out the following FAR or local clauses and submit as the final part of the price proposal:

(1) 52.212-3, Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items Alternate I.

(2) 5152.204-4032, Representations and Certifications including POL Estimate.

(3) Offeror’s status as a Korean contractor:

(a) An offeror that does not have a "Parent" will submit 2 documents to establish that the offeror is a

Korean Contractor: 1) Offeror's Certified Copy of Register, and 2) Offeror's Stock Change Certificate.

(b) An offeror that does have a "Parent" will submit 3 documents to establish that the offeror is a Korean Contractor: 1) Offeror's Certified Copy of Register, 2) Offeror's Stock Change Certificate, and 3) Parent's Certified Copy of Register.

Failure to submit the above requirements may be grounds for determining the proposal to be non-compliant and not eligible to be considered for award.

3. Signed Solicitation and Amendment: Signed first page of the solicitation (SF1449) and each amendment (SF30) (if any amendment were issued) NOTE: Questions will be addressed to Lorna P. Beckman, Contract Specialist at lorna.p.beckman.civ@mail.mil or Mr. Percy D Jones at percy.d.jones2.civ@mail.mil. All offerors are reminded to please try and submit any questions in response to this solicitation by 13:00 hours on 21 Oct 2019 (local time), so that the Government has adequate time to review and respond to questions (s).

4. General Instructions for Preparation of Proposal

a. Offerors are required to submit proposals in response to this solicitation in the following manner:

Volume of Section Number

Factor(s) Volume Title Page Limitation

Number of Copies Required

I Factor A Technical Capability 50 pages 1. Volume I, II, III shall be bounded in a 3-ring. Volume IV and V shall be in one three ring binder Sub-factor 1

Prime Contractor's Prior Experience

Sub-factor 2 Prime Contractor's Licenses

2. Original with one (1) CD with electronic versions of original proposal documents in PDF (with company name and or symbol).

Price proposal on CD shall be in Excel format.

Sub-factor 3 Key personnel

II Factor B Management Approach 30 Pages

Sub-factor 1 Staffing Plan Sub-factor 2 Management Plan

Sub-factor 3 Equipment Plan

III Factor C Past Performance

2 pages per contract provided

IV Factor D Price No Page Limit

V

Other Required Documents

1. Completion of clauses.

2 Offeror status as a Korean Contractor 3. Signed Solicitation and Amendments

No page limit

Note: Page submitted in excess of the stated limitations will be removed and not reviewed by the evaluation team.

b. These instructions are designed to ensure submission of essential information in order for the Government to understanding and evaluate proposals. Offerors are cautioned to follow the detailed instructions fully and carefully, as the Government reserves the right to make award based on initial offers received, without discussions with Offerors.

c. Offerors are cautioned to submit adequate information to enable the Government team to fully ascertain each Offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements identified in the solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal shall become a part of the resultant contract.

d. Offerors shall submit a complete offer package in a sealed box or envelope by the closing date and time of this solicitation listed in the solicitation. The front of the box or envelope must be annotated with company name, solicitation number listed in block 5, and the closing date and time listed in block 8 of the solicitation. Three redacted copies shall be submitted and 1 un-redacted copy shall be submitted. The CD shall be un-redacted.

e. Hard copies shall be hand delivered to the following address by 13:00:

Contract Specialist: Ms. L. Pat Beckman 411th CSB Unit 15289 Building 12601, USAG Humphreys Email: lorna.p.beckman.civ@mail.mil Telephone (Commercial): 011-822-7915-3367

Contracting Officer: Mr. Percy D. Jones

411th CSB Unit 15289 Building 12601, USAG Humphreys Email: percy.d.jones2.civ@mail.mil Telephone (Commercial): 011-822-7915-3375

Note: for offerors who plan to show up at building 12601 please make an appointment so that someone is present to receive your package. For offerors who cannot access the post the specialist will be at the Dong Chang‐Ri gate at 13:00 hrs to accept proposal. Proposals must prepared IAW instructions to offerors and be in a closed box with the company’s name written on it to be accepted.

f. Offeror(s) are responsible for ensuring all proposal are received by the contract specialist and contracting officer by the date/time deadline specified.

g. Offerors shall be available telephonically with all supporting data necessary to support/discuss their proposals within 24 hours after notification by the Contracting Officer. Times and dates for discussions with each individual entity will be confirmed in writing.

* Note 1: All pricing information shall be submitted in Volume IV (Price Proposal) and no other volume.

* Note 2: All volumes (I, II, III,) are to be in one binder separated by a tab, Volume IV and V shall be in one binder separated by tab that specifies the evaluation factor or other required documentation.

* Note 3: The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited in all volumes.

* Note 4: Any proposal which does not comply with these criteria shall be deemed non-responsive, and shall be eliminated from the competition.

* Note 5: Redacted copies shall not include offerors name, address or other identifiable information.

h. POINT OF CONTACT: Offeror shall provide the Name(s), office/mobile telephone numbers, and email address of person(s) authorized to conduct discussions/negotiations and to financially bind the company. In addition Please proved Duns Number and Gage Code.

i. Contract References to “Day”: Unless otherwise stated herein, all references to ‘day” shall be interpreted to mean ‘calendar day’

5. PROPOSAL FILES

a. Format. All information pertaining to a particular volume shall be confined to that volume. For example, all Factor 1. Technical Capability shall appear in Volume I, all Factor B. Management Approach information shall appear in Volume I etc. Price information shall only be presented in Volume IV only and shall NOT be included in Volumes I, II, III.

b. Standard Proposal Instructions. All proposal volumes must:

i) Include a cover, title page, a table of contents, and the body of the proposal. All factor and sub-factor narratives shall be separately tabbed and clearly identified.

ii) Provide a list of Tables and Figures for each Volume as applicable.

iii) Provide a Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms for each Volume.

iv) At a minimum, all cover sheets shall contain the following information:

- Proposal for W91QVN-19-R-0295, Communications Infrastructure and Engineering Installations Services Gwangju.

- Volume Number and Title

- Name and Address of Offeror

- Identification of either Original or Redacted

- Date of Submission

- Point of contact, name, email address and phone number to support/discuss if necessary for Original copy.

v) No classified material shall appear anywhere within the proposal.

vi) Volume I (Technical) shall not exceed 50 pages, Volume II (Management Approach) shall not exceed 30 pages, Volume III (Past performance) shall not exceed two 4 pages per reference and Volume VI (Price) no page limit.

Excess pages will be removed from the back of each volume and will NOT be read or evaluated. Sheets 11 x 17 inches may be used for purposes of submitting foldout charts and are part of the page limitation.

vii) Offerors shall use 8.5 x 11 inch size paper using a font point size no smaller than eleven (11) Arial or New Times Roman fonts for each page and defined as one sheet, one-sided.

viii) Line spacing and font requirements apply to bullets and other special text formatting, except for tables and graphic displays, which can be single-spaced. Line spacing greater than single-spacing is at the Offerors discretion, keeping in mind there are page limitations that apply. Graphic font shall be no smaller than ten points.

ix) Headers shall be in the top margin and contain the name of the Offeror on the left edge (with the exception of Volume I – Technical Capability and Management Approach that shall be REDACTED) and on the right edge W91QVN-19-R-0295, Communications Infrastructure and Engineering Installations Services, Airforce.

Footers shall be in the bottom margin and contain the date of the proposal on the left edge and the page number on the right edge. Each volume shall contain pages that are consecutively numbered. The top and bottom borders of each page must be at least one inch for each, and left and right margins must be at least 3/4 inch each.

c. Foldouts:

- Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics.

- Foldout pages may not be used for pages of text.

- Legible tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, schematics, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict Milestone schedule, systems and layout, implementation schedules, design drawings, plans.

- The displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11x17 inches in size.

- Each printed side of a foldout will count as two pages.

- For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the font shall be no smaller than ten (10) points.

The Offeror shall place the following notification on the bottom of each page of its proposal:

“Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104. Do not disclose any source selection information to any unauthorized person.”

6. SITE VISIT

a. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the price of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. The site orientation schedule is as follows:

Gwangju: Time and Place: Site Visit: 10:00 AM, 15 Oct 2019 at Main Gate, Gwangju AB

b. Offeror shall submit the following information to Ms. Pat Beckman at lorna.p.beckman.civ@mail.mil by 4 Oct 2019, 1600 hours for temporary access. After sending e-mail, Offerors shall confirm with Ms. Pat Beckman at 02- 7915-3367 (Commercial) if the e-mail is delivered to her e-mail account.

Company Name Name(s) (Maximum of 2 individuals per Offeror) Korean Identification Number (for local nationals) and Social Security Numbers (for U.S. citizens or permanent residents).

Attachment Excel ROK Gwangju EAL sheet

c. The attendee must bring a photo identification card (주민등록증 또는 운전면허증)

Note: Access to the ROK base operate on a stringent process. Offers must meet all dates above. In addition some email incur delivery issues. It is recommended that the offeror(s) confirm receipt of information above.

7. PRE-AWARD SURVEY

A pre-award survey may be conducted on all firms, to include joint venture partners and subcontractors indicating firm commitments to this acquisition, submitting proposals. The pre-award survey is to determine the prospective contractor’s responsibility in accordance with FAR Part 9.104-1. Firms found not responsible during the pre-award survey, will not eligible for award. Information may be requested as required by the Contracting Officer and the information shall be submitted within three working days of the request.

NOTE: The proposals are intended to be evaluated, and award made, without discussions with the offerors (other than minor clarifications) unless discussions are later determined to be necessary.

(End of provision)

8. CONTRACTOR TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS

a. A contractor team arrangement (CTA) means an arrangement in which two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime contractor or a potential prime contractor agrees with one or more other companies to have them act as its subcontractors under a specified Government contract or acquisition program. A CTA is not an arrangement in which two or more companies form a separate legal entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company, to act as a potential prime contractor.

b. The government will, when applicable, recognize the integrity and validity of CTAs when identified and fully disclosed to the Contracting Officer. Offerors proposing a CTA must identify and fully disclose contractor team arrangements relationships in their offer/proposal. A CTA must be in writing.

c. After award, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer of any CTA arrangement with subcontractor(s) within _five_ (5) __ days prior to any projected performance by the new subcontractor.

d. For offerors proposing a partnership/joint venture CTA: The CTA must do business under the CTA name, must register in SAM under the CTA name, must provide documents vesting an individual with the authority of the partners to bind the CTA, and must designate a single point of contact for the CTA.

e. The government will perform a responsibility determination on a CTA just as it would on any prospective contract awardee.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number APR 2008 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004

End of Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer that satisfies all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Offers will be evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-price factors/sub-factors. All non-price factors and sub-factors will be rated as either “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. In order to be considered for award, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor/sub-factor. In other words, a rating of “unacceptable” for any factor or sub-factor will result in the entire offer being rated “unacceptable”.

Evaluation Criteria

Factor A. Technical Capability

Sub-factor 1. Contractor’s Prior Experience

Sub-factor 2. Contractor’s Business License

Sub-factor 3. Personnel Qualifications

A. Contract Manager (CM) B. Site Manager (SM) C. Quality Control (QC) Manager D. Site Safety Officer (SSHO)

Factor B. Management Approach

Sub-factor 1: Staffing Plan Sub-factor 2: Management plan Sub-factor 3: Equipment Plan

Factor C. Past Performance

Factor D. Price.

The following ratings will be used in evaluating all non-price factors and sub-factors except Past Performance:

Each factor and sub factor will be rated either acceptable or unacceptable. A rating of unacceptable for any factor or sub factor will result in an overall unacceptable rating. If an offeror fails to meet the minimum requirements outlined in one of the three sub-factors below, the sub-factor, and overall proposal will be rated “unacceptable” and will not be eligible for award.

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Un-acceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

FACTOR A - Technical

Sub-factor 1 - Contractor’s Prior Experience: The contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years verifiable experience within the last seven (7) years specifically in installing new single mode fiber optics cables, inner ducts and underground maintenance-hole duct systems.

Sub-factor 2 – Prime Contractor’s Business License: The offeror shall have a current and valid business license issued by the ROK Government as listed below.

Valid Business license issued by the Republic of Korean Government (사업자등록증)

A valid communications License issued by the Korean Communications Commissions (KCC)

(정보통신공사업등록증)

Sub-factor 3: Personnel Qualification with certifications: The offeror shall have resumes for each position title listed in the paragraph (a) through (d) below. Minimum of Bachelors degree shall be submitted for all positions requiring Bachelors degrees.

a. Contract Manager (CM): The CM shall have the following qualifications:

Submitted copy of Bachelors degree shall be evaluated.

Demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years from issuance date of the solicitation, in contract management or project management with satisfactory prior experience relating to Communications Infrastructure and Engineering installation.

b. Site Manager: The SM shall have the following required qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a site manager in installing, relocating, repairing and removing fiber optics and copper cables within the last five (5) years.

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering degree. A copy of the degree shall be evaluated.

c. Quality Control Manager (QCM): The Quality Control Manager shall have the following

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Alternate: The SSHO shall have the following

Factor B- Management Approach

Sub-factor 1 –Staffing Plan: The offeror shall have a staffing plan that demonstrates and details how the offeror employees will complete all required word in accordance with the SOW and EDP.

Sub-factor 2 –Management Plan: The offeror shall have a Management plan that describes the following:

Contractor’s management team, the staff and how the contractor’s business ownership is structured.

An organizational chart that identifies personnel and configuration of engineering team. The team must be of adequate size and qualifications which reflects the capability to manage and perform the solicitation requirements.

Logical organizational hierarchy showing all functions and all personnel involved in the completion of the overall tasks identified in this SOW.

Personnel identified in the staffing plan are identified in this submitted organization chart.

A detailed written timeline for completion of major work in accordance with the SOW and EDP and a timeline that indicates the work duration with-in the required period of performance. The timeline is to be submitted in a Gantt chart format. Any proposal showing service/construction completion of more than 365 calendar days after NTP for the base year (CLIN 0001) and six (6) months for Option #1 (CLIN 0002) will be rated unacceptable.

Sub-factor 3- Equipment Plan: The offeror shall have an Equipment Plan that documents and demonstrates how the offeror will provide necessary equipment to perform communication installation and engineering services. At a minimum it shall include the following:

Equipment List, Description, Quantity ability to procure (purchase, rental or pre-owned), transport and safeguard and the intended use under the offeror’s proposed approach to perform the required services

FACTOR C-Past Performance:

Past performance shall be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. The Government may ascertain past performance information on the Offeror from sources other than the references provided and the Past Performance

(PPQ).

The prime contractor shall be evaluated on have a minimum of two (2) recent and relevant past performance contract references and two (2) associated past performance questionnaires in installing, and testing outside plant cable single mode fiber optic cables, underground maintenance-hole, underground ducts, and inner duct systems.

In the case of a subcontractor a minimum of two (2) recent and relevant past performance contract references and two (2) associated past performance questionnaires in in installing, and testing outside plant cable single mode fiber optic cables, underground maintenance-hole, underground ducts, and inner duct systems. Recent past performance is within the last seven (7) years as of the opening date of the solicitation. Relevant past performance is ‘same or similar’ services based on size, scope, and complexity.

a. Past Performance Contract References. The offeror shall be evaluated on submitted documentation that demonstrates past performance experience of Fiber optics installation and copper wire removal or same or similar work indicated in this solicitation. The A minimum of two (2) Past Performance Contract Reference submissions are required in the format below:

7. The title of the Contract/Project

8. A Description of Work completed

9. Name of the Client Organization or Requiring Activity

10. Length of Contract/Project (Year/Month/Date)

11. Value of Contract/Project

12. Complete Name, E-Mail and Phone Number of Point of Contact (POC) at Client Organization

b. Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). Each Offeror shall be evaluated on the Past Performance Questionnaire - Attachment #1 is sent to each Past Performance Contract Reference identified in the proposal. The Past Performance Contract Reference will then forward the completed questionnaire directly to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. It is the offeror's responsibility to follow up with the reference to ensure if the required information has been forwarded prior to the closing date of the solicitation. The Offeror shall inform each reference that Contracting Officer will use their response in the evaluation of Past Performance for this solicitation. The Past Performance Contract Reference may submit the completed questionnaire via email to lorna.p.beckman.civ@mail.mil and percy.d.jones2.civ@mail.mil

The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any reasonable source available, including Government database in order to evaluate past performance. The offeror shall provide past performance information on past or current contracts (including Federal/local Government and private) for efforts that are the same or similar to the Government’s requirement during the past seven (7) years. Offerors are authorized to provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s corrective actions. The offeror shall describe its past performance on contract it has held which are of similar scope and magnitude to that which is detailed in the solicitation. A minimum of two (2) references will be evaluated.

***NOTE: No questionnaires (emailed or otherwise) will be accepted directly from the offeror being evaluated. ***

Past performance will be evaluated in the following manner:

Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note below)

Unacceptable

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note: In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.

FACTOR D - Price:

Proposed price will be evaluated to determine if the estimate is complete, realistic, reasonable. The price proposals will be evaluated IAW FAR 15.404-1(b). The analysis will be conducted on the total price to include the base period, option periods. The following applies to that evaluation.

Supplemental Price Breakdown. The offeror shall submit a price breakdown of the Contract Line items in Excel…