Project CSC 17756 "Repair Capacitor Bank"

Amendment 0002 is hereby issued to reflect the new changes to the solicitation # SP4702-17-Q-0020 due to internal conversations with the customer and to enhance competition.

1.Site Visit is no longer mandatory for this requirement. (Note: Apply to section 1.8 DLAD 52.237-9003 "Site Visit Coordinator" (page #4/ (a) and (d)).
2.Period of Performance changed from 30 days to 60 days.
3.Drawings attached to this amendment.
Attached AMD 0002 to this notice.


**Note: AMD 0001 dates were changed by the Acquisition Specialist on the solicitation to reflect the actual information since could not be posted on time due to systems issues. **

SOLICITATION AND AMD 0001 ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE.

BUYER EXPERIENCED SYSTEM ISSUED ON 06/05/2017. THEREFORE, SOLICITATION AND AMD 0001 WAS SUCCESSFULLY UPLOADED ON 06/06/2017.

CORRECT TYPO ERROR; *****Synopsis requirement waived per FAR 5.202 (a) (2) "Urgent"*****

*****Synopsis requiremend waived per FAR 5.202 (a) (2) "Urgent"*****

Requirement Summary:

PR: 69285810

Description: Project CSC 17765 "Repair Capacitor Bank, Substation"

Set-Aside 100% Small Business.

Period of Performance: 30 days (After the Notice to Proceed Letter)

FOB Inspection at Destination (DoDAAC# SC0707)

Acquisition Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36, "Construction and Architect -- Engineer Contracts" and (FAR) PART 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures" procedures and regulations will be utilized.

Delivery Location: Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.

Unit of Issue: JB (JOB).

 Estimated Dollar Value: between $25,000 and $100,000

Statement of Work Summary for Project CSC-17765 "Capacitor Bank Repairs"

 The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, supplies, testing, and supervision required in performing all operations in conjunction with this project in strict accordance with the Contract Specifications complete and subject to the terms and provisions of this contract. The Contractor is to comply with all applicable sections of the NFPA, NEC, UFC, & IEEE standards.

Within 7 days of the award date of this project contract, the awarded contractor is required to schedule a project meeting. The contractor will be required to submit project information to include a list of certified employees to participate on project, subcontractor information, submittal completion dates, expected lead times for project material, and a detailed schedule of project timelines. All project submittals provided by the contractor are required to be complete and approved by Government Engineers within 10 days of the project award date.

Provide material, installation, and technical support for the following:

Capacitor Bank Repairs:

•·         Remove and replace the existing feeder cables from the DSCC Electrical Substation to the (2) two 15kV capacitor banks (approximately 175' each run). Cabling is (1) one set of (3) three #4/0 15kV rated copper, 133% insulated conductors and (1) one #4/0 600V rated copper ground per each 15kV capacitor bank in existing conduit(s).

•·         Perform testing on the newly installed feeder conductors.

•·         Replace existing cabling on the interior of the (2) two 15kV capacitor banks.

•·         Clean the interior of the (2) two 15kV capacitor banks.

•·         Perform testing of the (2) two 15kV capacitor banks.

All work is to be performed during normal business hours and with no interruption to normal utility power without prior coordination.

1.0   GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1 SINGLE AWARD - The Government intends to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation.

 1.2 Business size (in accordance with Federal Government Standards)

      Small ____ Large ____Women-Owned____ Disadvantaged _____ Other_____

 1.3 PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SO YOUR COMPANY CAN BE ENTERED INTO OUR COMPUTER SYSTEM CAGE CODE (Commercial & Government Entity No.) _______________ (SF 1442, 2nd PAGE, BLOCK #14).

DUNS (Dun & Bradstreet) No. _________________________ (SF 1442, 2nd PAGE, BLOCK #14)

SAM (System for Award Management):  Yes     or       No        (circle one)

TAX ID NO. (TIN) _________________________________

 The Contractor shall be registered in the SAM database prior to submitting an invoice and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. The SAM registration shall be for the same name and address identified on the contract, with its associated CAGE code and DUNS or DUNS+4. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220 (Hours: 8:00 am- 8:00 pm/Eastern Time), or 334-206-7828 for international calls.

 1.4 DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) quotations are no acceptable for this solicitation. Offeror's must complete the entire solicitation including amendments previous posted in http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Quotes must be submitted on hard copy of this Request for Quote (RFQ) and scanned and emailed to ricardo.blancosoto@dla.mil.

 1.5 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT AND/OR THE VENDOR, AND CLAUSES/PROVISIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED IN PARTIAL OR FULLTEXT. IN ADDITION, DUE TO SYSTEM LIMITATIONS, SOME MANDATORY CLAUSES/PROVISIONS MAY BE DUPLICATED. IN THE EVENT DUPLICATED CLAUSES/PROVISIONS HAVE DIFFERENT DATES, THE MOST CURRENT IS APPLICABLE.

 1.6 (X) FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ACQUISITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES (FAR 6.2).

 1.7 GREEN PROCUREMENT: All products proposed for use in, or requisitioned under this contract must conform to federal Green Procurement regulations as they relate to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines. These products include Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program designated electronics; United States Department of Agriculture bio-based designated products; Electronic Product Assessment Tool designated electronics; alternative fuels and fuel efficiency; and nonozone depleting substances. Such products must meet contract performance requirements, taking into consideration price, competition, and availability factors.

 1.8 DLAD 52.237-9003 SITE VISIT COORDINATOR (MANDATORY REQUIREMENT)

(a) Offerors are mandatory to attend an organized site visit by reporting to the DLA Installation Support-Columbus Engineering Services Branch , Building 308, Defense Supply Center (DSCC), Columbus, Ohio on June 7, 2017 at 1:30 PM eastern time. Please email Ricardo Blanco at ricardo.blancosoto@dla.mil with a list of attendees' names, not nicknames will be allowed. Email should be submitted no later than 48 hours prior to the site visit. 

(b) Prospective offerors are notified that remarks or explanations provided during a site visit shall not qualify the terms of this solicitation. Unless and until this solicitation is amended in writing, terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged.

 

(c) Site visitors requiring interpretation or clarification of technical or contractual requirements included in this solicitation are encouraged to submit their questions and any information obtained during the site visit to the Contracting Officer, by contacting the individual identified on the face of the solicitation. Base map will be attached to the solicitation. No other Site Visit will be conducted after June 7, 2017 at 1:30 PM eastern time, no exemptions.

(d) Contractor "MUST" attend to the Site Visit. No proposal will be accepted by the contracting

officer if contractor do not attempt to the Site Visit.

(e) Contractors must review and comply with REAL ID Act before Site Visit take places.

1.9 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: All questions shall be asked via email. Questions must be asked no later than June 8, 2017.

1.10 COMPLETE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Contractors shall provide their proposal in the following manner, use zip file:

1. SF 1442: (including Section B/vendor fill-in provisions), one (1) PDF document.

2. SAM Certifications: evidence showing your company is considered small business under NAICS code 237130. While in SAM's search for provision 52.219-1 "Small Business Program Representations (Alternate I)", shall state NAICS code information and business size. One (1) PDF document.

3. Past Performance: review Section M for technically acceptable considerations. One (1) PDF document.

Technical Construction Experience: review Section M for technically acceptable considerations. One (1) PDF document

5. Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing: review Section M for technically acceptable considerations. One (1) PDF document.

6. Bid Bond: original copy must be submitted with your proposal. Liability limit shall cover the total value of your proposal. Also, if your company do not have a corporate seal. A separate memo shall be issued and submitted with your Bid Bond explaining the reason why your company do not have corporate seal. One (1) PDF document.

7. Contractor Cost Estimate: contract must complete all the columns including overhead, profit, and bond cost. One (1) PDF document.

A. Note: the written qualifications statement shall be certified and signed by the principle of the contract firm.

B. Note: A total of seven (7) documents shall be submitted by the contractor "proposal" to be considered a complete package.

C. Note: SAM certification date must match proposal submission date.


1.12 The following provisions are hereby incorporated in the solicitation;

Warranty of Construction (FAR 52.246-21).

Preconstruction Conference (FAR 52.236-26).

Contract Drawings, Maps, and Specifications (DFARS 252.236-7001).

Site Visit (52.236-27).

Liquidated Damages- Construction (52.211-12).

Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (FAR 52.236-3).

Cleaning-Up (FAR 52.236-12).

Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structure, Utilities, and Improvement (FAR 52.236-9).

Limitation of Government Liability (FAR 52.216-24).

Contract Definitization (FAR 52.216-25).

Contractor Personnel Security Requirements (FAR 52.204-9000).

1.13 Proposals are required to be received by June 13, 2017 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to one of the following addresses:

If mailed via USPS regular mail:

Defense Supply Center Columbus

DLA Contracting Support Office Columbus

ATTN: DCSO-C / Ricardo Blanco / 020-A2N106

P. O. Box 3990

Columbus, OH 43218-3990

If mailed via Private couriers (i.e., UPS or Fedex):

Defense Supply Center Columbus

DLA Contracting Support OfficeColumbus

ATTN: DCSO-C / Ricardo Blanco / 020-A2N106

3990 E. Broad St.

Columbus, OH 43213-1152

Preferred Method Email:

"Submission of proposal by electronic commerce (e-mail) is allowed. E-mailed proposal shall not be transmitted directly to the contracting officer instead to the buyer (Ricardo Blanco). Submit e-mailed proposals to Ricardo.blancosoto@dla.mil or fax 614-693-1572.

Proposals (to include modifications and revisions per FAR 15.203(c)) will be received by electronic commerce methods (e-mail) "only". The acquisition specialist shall authorize receipt of e-mailed proposals only on those solicitations where there is a reasonable expectation the proposal will not exceed the maximum size limit of 15 MB, therefore it is inappropriate to authorize e-mailed proposals for very large and/or complex solicitations. If the size and/or complexity of the initial proposal submission makes it impractical for the initial proposal to be e-mailed, the acquisition specialist may authorize use of e-mail only for modifications and revisions to proposals. Contact Ricardo Blanco to receive a verbal confirmation that the proposal was successfully received.

 

The non-price evaluation factors for award represent those specific characteristics that are tied to significant RFQ requirements. They are the uniform baseline against which each offeror's proposal is evaluated allowing the Government to make a determination of acceptability. The THREE (3) non-price evaluation factors for determination of Technical Acceptability for this acquisition consist of:

Factor 1 - Technical Construction Capability

Factor 2 - Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing

Factor 3 - Past Performance Acceptability