This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Proposals, W912PM-14-R-0012.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued as a 100% small business set-aside. The solicitation number is W912PM-14-R-0012, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The NAICS code is 811310 with a small business size standard of $7,000,000.00 dollars. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73.
Description of Requirement: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District requires a contract for the following services: the Contractor shall provide all labor, service and repair parts, components, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the required maintenance and repair of cranes and hoists at multiple locations on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, including Camp Mackall, Simmons Army Airfield, and Pope Army Airfield. All performance shall be provided in accordance with (IAW) the standards set forth in the Performance Work Statement, Performance Requirements Summary, and Technical Exhibit and described in 29 CFR 1910.179 OSHA, ASME B30.2, ASME B30.11, ASME B30.16, ASME B30.17, NEC 70 (electrical codes), manufacturer's recommendations, and all prescribed codes and standards referenced by incorporation. The wages for this proposal shall be based on the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division under Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination 05-2393 (revision 14), dated 19 June 2013 for Cumberland County NC found at www.wdol.gov.
The government intends to issue a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose lowest price, technically acceptable proposal conforms to the solicitation. The government will not reimburse any interested parties for monies spent to provide a response to the subsequent solicitation notice. Only technically acceptable offers will be considered. The government intends to evaluate offers and make an award without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government.
Contract Line Items: Proposals should include the CLINs listed in the attached CLINs document.
Period of Performance: This contract will include a base year (01 August 2014 to 31 July 2015) and four (4) option years of 12 months each, beginning 01 August 2015 to 31 July 2019, if all options are exercised.
Site Visit: A site visit will not be held due to the number of cranes and hoists over a large geographical area. Please refer to pictures included in the attachments, and the technical exhibit list, which includes all of the cranes and hoists that the offeror will be responsible for maintaining and repairing.
To view all attachments for this requirement:
Scroll toward the bottom of this solicitation.
Click the quote mark Additional documentation quote mark link below the Additional Information Heading.
Open ALL the attached pdf documents.
52.214-4006 Solicitation/Technical Inquiries via ProjNet (Local Instruction CECT-SAW October 2012)
1. Solicitation/Technical Inquiries.
a. Inquiries are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry at the ProjNet website at https://www.projnet.org.
b. If you have technical problems accessing the Bidder Inquiry via the ProjNet website, contact the ProjNet Help Desk at 1-800-428-4357(HELP). This number is for technical issues accessing the website only.
2. Read this paragraph in conjunction with contract provision FAR 52.212-1, quote mark Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items quote mark .
3. Any prospective bidder/offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings specifications, etc., must request it in writing via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet no less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of bid opening or receipt of proposals. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing questions received less than seven (7) calendar days prior to receipt of bid opening or receipt of proposals.
4. No inquiries will be accepted by the Bidder Inquiry system within seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of bid opening or receipt of proposals. However, you may still access the Bidder Inquiry system to view answers/replies to previous inquiries until the bid opening or receipt of proposals.
5. ProjNet - Bidder Inquiry module.
a. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders/offerors will need to be a current registered user or self-register with ProjNet. To access Bidder Inquiry, go to the ProjNet web page at http://www.projnet.org and click the quote mark Quick Add quote mark link. Once at the Quick Add screen, select agency USACE, enter Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, and bidder's/offeror's e-mail address, then click login. If this is bidder's/offeror's first time logging in they will be taken to the Bidder Inquiry Create Account screen to self-register. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click Continue. Please remember your Secret Question Answer and email address used for future access to this website.
b. From this page you may view all bidder/offeror inquiries under Reports or post a new inquiry under Submit.
c. Bidders/Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by another email notification that an answer to their question has been posted after it has been reviewed by our technical team and responded to by a Contracting Officer. It is the responsibility of the Bidder/Offeror to check their junk email and email delivery options to ensure delivery of these acknowledgement emails.
d. Bidders/Offerors are responsible for checking bid inquiry items.
e. Bidders/Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The name of the submitter or firm is not published for the public on the report of all Bidder Inquiries. Bidders/Offerors are on notice of, and assumed to be aware of, all inquiries, responses, and information posted in the Bidder Inquiry System up to the date of bid submission, whether the inquiry was generated by the Bidder themselves or another potential Bidder/ Offeror. Bidders are responsible for incorporating all such information into their bid, or for requesting further clarification. quote mark
6. Solicitation Information: RFP No: W912PM-14-R-0012
Bidder Inquiry Key: F5775J-FHJ9N2
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Parties interested in responding to this RFP may submit their proposal in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. proposal form, letterhead, etc.) and must include the following information: solicitation number; offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via ProjNet. Any prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the SAM database prior to any award of a contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220.
Proposals are due not later than 2:00pm, Eastern Daylight Time, 24 June 2014. You are encouraged to submit proposals electronically. They may also be submitted on U.S. Mail, courier service, or hand-delivered to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Carol Brock at 910-251-4110. No faxes will be accepted.
The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov) must be submitted along with each proposal.
This request for proposal incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil.
52.202-1, Definitions
52.203-3 Gratuities
52.203-6 Alternate I, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions
52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper
52.204-7, System for Award Management
52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items
52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items
52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items
52.217-5, Evaluation of Options
52.217-8, Option to Extend Services
52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract
52.219-1, Alternate I, Small Business Program Representations
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns
52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.203-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act,
52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965
52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires
52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging
While Driving
52.228-5, Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation
52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes
52.232-23, Assignment of Claims
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation
52.242-13, Bankruptcy
52.243-1 Alt I, Changes - Fixed Price
52.246-4, Inspection of Services - Fixed Price
52.246-25, Limitation of Liability - Services
52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions
52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses
52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms
252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7001, Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense Contract-Related Felonies
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product
252.204-7004 Alt A, System For Award Management, Alternate A
252.204-7006, Billing Instructions.
252.204-7007, Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications.
252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information
252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country
252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252,232-7007, Limitation of Government's Obligation
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel
252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications
252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment
252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues
Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer per the attached Evaluation Factors.
Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR):
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. Annually, the Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil.
The required information includes:
1. Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR);
2. Contract number, including task and delivery order number;
3. Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;
4. Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data;
5. Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors);
6. Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors);
7. Total payments (including sub-Contractors);
8. Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different);
9. Estimated data collection cost;
10. Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);
11. Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);
12. Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and
13. Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).
The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.
This announcement and written request for proposals constitutes the only request for proposals that will be made for this requirement.
Proposals are now being accepted via email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Bruce A Helms, 910-251-4580
USACE District, Wilmington