DLA TROOP SUPPORT INDO-PACIFIC intends to issue a solicitation and ultimately enter into a Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract(s) (“SIDC”) with a commercial firm(s) to supply a full-line of United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Grade Number 1 or better-quality Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (“FF&V”) products to Non-Department of Defense (DoD) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) School customers, Maui, in the State of Hawaii Zone. Specific quality requirements per item are included in the Schedule of Items (Attachment 1). Failure to propose the specified quality requirement per item as identified in Attachment 1 may render an offeror’s proposal technically unacceptable. After solicitating, the Agency intends to make one award.

A successful offeror(s) will be required to source, purchase, store, and deliver a variety of FF&V Items (Subsistence) to DLA TROOP SUPPORT INDO-PACIFIC customers on an ongoing basis, while at the same time maintaining acceptable fill rates, levels of customer service, and product quality. By offering, an offeror affirms its status as a current and functioning commercial distributor of FF&V items. Subsistence items provided to DLA TROOP SUPPORT INDO-PACFIC customers must follow the Berry Amendment and must be sourced and manufactured from the U.S., from an approved DOD food source.

This acquisition is being solicitated under the authority of FAR 13.5, “Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items”. The purpose of this program is to vest Contracting Officers with additional procedural discretion and flexibility, so that commercial item acquisitions greater than the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $7.5 million may be solicited, offered, evaluated and awarded in a simplified manner that maximized efficiency and economy and minimized burden and administrative costs for both the government and Industry.

Offerors are required to propose on all items in the solicitation's Schedule of Items. Failure to do so may result in a proposal being deemed technically unacceptable and therefore excluded from further consideration for award. Because the Contracting Officer is not obligated to initiate negotiations, each offeror shall submit its Most Competitive Proposal. Said proposal shall be responsive to all of the Solicitation’s requirements and free from any deficiencies.

Submissions: Please see all attachments. If interested, we strongly encourage submitting all completed documents required (i.e. Signed Copy of SF1449 Cover Letter, Attachment 1 Schedule of Items [w/ Prices Filled Out], Attachment 8 Vendor Overview [Filled Out], and All Required Certificates, etc.). We appreciate and thank you in advance for your offer. Your responses regarding this solicitation are requested back by 08:00AM HST on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Please respond via email to the following address:

Jasielle Castro, jasielle.castro@dla.mil

Kirk Moser, kirk.moser@dla.mil

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to seek eligible contractors to provide on-site annual preventative maintenance, repair, calibration and remedial series for one (1) Barnes Horizontal Honing Machine, model No. HH-25.
Additional details and specifications can be found in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 811310 and the size standard for this NAICS code is $12,500,000. The Product Service Code is J049 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment.

This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your organization has the capability of performing these services, please provide the following information:
1. Organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, size and type of ownership for the organization, CAGE code, DUNS number; and

2. Tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

To be evaluated for technical merit and capability, statements must be received by the stated deadline. In determining whether or not to compete this requirement, the Government has sole discretion. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform requirements in accordance to the attached draft Performance Work Statement are invited to submit a response to this
Sources Sought Notice by 15:00 HST on 3 December 2024. All questions and responses regarding this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to fiona.c.lynch.civ@us.navy.mil.

Additional Solicitation Documents will be shared upon request to krista.miller@gsa.gov
to firms with active SAM.gov registration and GACA or gmail email addresses.

Solicitation 47PK0124R0017
A. Project Description
The Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole (PJKK) Federal Building and Courthouse in Honolulu, HI
provides office space for the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, the United
States Attorney for the District of Hawaii, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
(Honolulu Division), the offices of Hawaii's U.S. Senators, the offices of Hawaii's U.S.
Representatives for Hawaii's 1st congressional district and Hawaii's 2nd congressional district,
and branch offices for the federal government. The lead agencies are U.S. Judicial Courts, US
Marshals, US Coast Guard, and US Attorney. Other larger tenants include DHS-CBP and ICE,
SSA, and Fish & Wildlife. Since this is the only federal building in Honolulu, there are about 60
different federal agency tenants covering both Hawaii and the Southern Pacific areas.
Over the past 40 years, the Courtyard at the PJKK Federal Building and Courthouse has
experienced water infiltration from cracking of paving joints which has subjected the structural
slab to corrosive action. During periods of heavy rain and high tide, flooding occurs at the
Courtyard and at the basement level, presenting a threat to the subterranean electrical rooms.
This project provides upgrades to the existing paved exterior courtyard, infant/toddler
playground, exterior stairway, and accessible ramp. The intent is to provide a complete
waterproofing solution to eliminate leaks within the basement while improving the appearance of
these public areas with an updated planter and landscaping design.

A Feasibility Study was completed in June 2017 and subsequently a Project Development Study
was completed in April 2018. A Determination of Eligibility (DOE) report for Historic Property
was completed in May 2023.

This project will be partially funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and includes installation
of low embodied carbon (LEC) concrete paving, security walls, exit stair & ramp, and planter
replacement at the courtyard. Associated necessary IRA scope includes design, demolition,
new waterproofing membrane, and fountain dismantling and reinstallation after completion of
waterproofing and concrete paving replacement. Non-IRA funding includes courtyard drainage,
site lighting & controls, fences & gates, handrails at stair & ramp, irrigation, planting &
landscaping, and replacement playground surfacing in the courtyard.

1. SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT INFORMATION
This project requires producing design drawings and specifications that specify use of materials
that will be funded in accordance with GSA’s IRA LEC Concrete Requirements dated

12/12/2023. Successful project delivery will also include GSA-led consultation with Hawaii State
Historic Preservation Department (SHPD) on concurrence of the final Courtyard design.

2. CONTRACT TYPE
As noted in the Agreement, this SOW is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.

3. OPTIONS
a. Option 1 – Detention-Retention Subsurface Infiltration System at Triangle Park
b. Option 2 – Playground Shade Sail Structure
c. Option 3 – Cascade Sculptural Art – Overhanging Art Restoration Cleaning
Project Requirements

1. Provide complete waterproofing solution in the Courtyard to eliminate leaks into the
basement.
2. Improve the Courtyard exterior lighting, drainage system, and irrigation at planters.
Provide systems that will provide maximum life and require minimal maintenance.
3. Provide an accessible path of travel for emergency exit from the Courtyard without
having to reenter the building.
4. Maintain the property’s significant historic character.
5. Maintain full operations for both the Federal Building and Courthouse throughout
construction, including the public entrance to the IRS office via the courtyard.
6. Maintain site security throughout construction.
7. Minimize impact to adjacent ongoing functions at the Federal Building and Courthouse.
8. Courtyard design shall be appropriate and commensurate with the stature of the PJKK
facility and the current courtyard function as an outdoor space with visual appeal for
building tenants & visitors to gather and get a breath of fresh air.
9. Develop a design that is compatible and complementary in layout, materials choice and
detailing to create a unified harmony between the historic and contemporary
components while still differentiating between them.
10. Seek to avoid or minimize adverse effects to the historic property, through the
development of options that meet the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Standards for the
Treatment for Historic Properties.
11. Achieve SITES (Sustainable Sites Initiative) Silver certification.
12. Design a facility capable of adapting to the observed and expected changes in climate
and safeguarding the federal investment over the intended service life.
13. Build dynamic partnerships and a cohesive team with all contracted parties and GSA,
aligning goals and vision to successfully deliver this project’s scope on-time and on-
budget.

Magnitude: $5 million to $10 million

Anticipated Project Completion Date: April 2028

The procurement will be held on a full and open basis, not restricted to small businesses.

One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization
Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

Inflation Reduction Act Information
In addition to the construction opportunity reflected herein, GSA is seeking suppliers and
manufacturers that are interested in supplying low embodied carbon asphalt, concrete (and
cement), glass and steel materials for the project. Suppliers and manufacturers of materials
meeting GSA’s Inflation Reduction Act Low Embodied Carbon asphalt, concrete (and cement),
glass and steel requirements may submit an Expression of Interest to krista.miller@gsa.gov no
later than 10/01/2024.

Expressions of Interest should indicate materials available and global warming potential values
reflected in materials’ environmental product declarations. Submission of an expression of
interest grants GSA your permission to publish your firm’s contact information and offerings for
use by potential offerors on GSA construction requirements. Supplier and manufacturer contact
information will be published in an informational amendment issued by GSA and, potentially, in
other fora.

By participating in the competition, offerors consent to unrestricted GSA use of supplier names
and the GWP values associated with supplier materials. Such information may be disclosed
publicly or used to inform other low embodied carbon procurement activities. Technical
solutions, supplier pricing, and supplier-offeror terms and conditions will not be shared. Any
objection shall be transmitted to the Contracting Officer by the due date for offers and shall
adhere to 41 C.F.R. § 105-60.601.

09/17/2024

Amendment 01 issued.

09/23/2024

Amendment 02 issued.

10/17/2024

Amendment 03 issued.

11/15/2024

Amendment 04 issued.

11/22/2024

Amendment 05 issued.

11/27/2024

Amendment 06 issued.

The purpose of the update to this posting is to:

1. Issue Q&A # 6 (2 Dec 2024). Q15 has been answered.

2. An additional site visit will be held for the LSV-7 in Hawaii at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 16:00 p.m. on 2 – 4 December 2024. Please complete Attachment 0002 – SECNAV 5512 and return to the contract specialist as soon as possible to ensure access to the vessel is granted and provide you with the designated time to visit. Contractors are encouraged to attend to ensure a complete understanding of the work. In no event shall failure to inspect the vessel constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

NOTE: If a contractor has access to the installation via DBIDS, TWIC, or anything else, the contractor is not required to fill out and submit Attachment 0002 - SECNAV 5512.

Please provide the contract specialist the people attending the site visit and the requested start time the contractor will attend as soon as possible to ensure access to the vessel is granted.

Request for Proposal (RFP) for programmed drydocking, cleaning, painting, and repairs to the U.S. Army vessel LSV 7 located in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. As identified in C.2.1, the contractor’s shipyard shall be within 50 miles of the vessel’s homeport of Hawaii.

DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor requests qualified vendors to submit offers for the attached Solicitation: SPMYM4-25-Q-0111 SCREW. For a copy of solicitation, please email to: Jaynai.L.aldeguer.civ@us.navy.mil. A full list of required material and associated specifications are written on the solicitation. The material to be acquired in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation is for 100% Small Business vendors. The North American Industry Classification System code for this acquisition is 332722. The solicitation will be posted and available on DECEMBER 7, 2024.

By submitting a quote, the vendor will be self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate official and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the quote. Through its submission, the vendor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a vendor ineligible for award. Vendor may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation by calling 866-606-8220 or via the SAM website: https://www.sam.gov.

Quotes will be due by 9:00 A.M. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on DECEMBER 10, 2024 and may be emailed to Jaynai.L.Aldeguer.civ@us.navy.mil.  Please make sure that the solicitation number (SPMYM4-25-Q-0111) is included in the subject line of any email correspondence. All quotes shall include price(s), FOB destination, a point of contact (name and phone number), Tax I.D. #, DUNS#, Cage Code, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the vendor's capability to meet all specifications and requirements

UPDATE 12/5/2024

Answers to questions received posted (see attachment) 

The primary mission of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY
& IMF) is to deliver regional maintenance, at the depot and intermediate levels, to keep the surface
ships and submarines of our nation's navy "Fit to Fight." As Hawaii’s regional maintenance center,
capabilities include excellence in overhauling, repairing, converting, alteration, refurbishing, and
decommissioning of Navy vessels.

PHNSY & IMF requires a service contract to disassemble, remove, package and relocate/stage two DC generators. The schedule of the dismantling and removal of the generators shall be determined by government representative and coordinated with the contractor. The desired result of these services is to clear shop spaces to allow PHNSY & IMF to install new equipment and to use these spaces more effectively. The contractor shall provide one individual as a Project Manager who is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and managing the execution of work concerning all aspects of this contract.

The solicitation is intended to result in a firm-fixed price 100% small business set-aside contract. The potential award will be to the small business evaluated to be the most responsible, that can meet or exceed the technical requirements and provide the supplies to the Government at a fair and reasonable price. Detailed specifications are included in solicitation N32253-25-Q-0005 attached to 
this post. 

The tentative Period of Performance (POP) for this service is 15-Jan-2025 - 14-Jul-2025.

If you are unable to meet the Period of Performance date, please submit soonest availability with submission of quotation. 

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 238910 Site Preparation Contractors. The Product Service Code is P500 Salvage - Demolition of Structures / Facilities (other than buildings). This acquisition is a designated as a total small business set aside. 

Please note the following: 

•    The solicitation number for this requirement is N32253-25-Q-0005.

•    Quotes are due no later than Monday, 12/16/2024 at 2:00 p.m. HST

•    Quotes must be sent via email to both the primary and secondary points of contact.

•    All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) by the award date. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses will be those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, DFARS 11/15/2024, and NMCARS 18-22. 

•  Technical Approach: In order to evaluate Technical Capability, the Offeror is required to submit a detailed written technical proposal. Please submit a technical proposal (not to exceed 5 pages) that clearly demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of, and approach to, accomplishing each paragraph listed in the PWS and solicitation requirements. The proposal must contain sufficient details so that it may be evaluated in accordance with the PWS and comply with the period of performance set forth in the solicitation. Non-conformance will deem an Offeror ineligible.

•    All quotation submissions need to include completion of FAR 52.204-24,52.204-26, and 52.212-3.

•    As part of the price quote package, the Offeror shall submit the completed SF 1449 with blocks 17a.and 30a.- 30c. (SF 1449 page 1) completed. Submission of a signed offer to the Government constitutes agreement and acceptance of the solicited terms and conditions. 

•    The Government may revise the solicitation at any time by means of an Amendment. It is an offeror's responsibility to ensure it is accessing the https://sam.gov/ website to view potential amendments and procurement notifications for this solicitation.

•    Labor, travel and materials shall be included. Travel, airfare, lodging, rental car, and per diem shall be in accordance with current Department of Defense Joint Travel, Regulations (JTR) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 31.205-46. Travel receipts shall be, provided upon request. 

•    Contract award will be in accordance with 52.212-2 as stated in the solicitation. All questions regarding solicitation N32253-25-Q-0005 shall be submitted in writing via email to the listed POCs. Questions are due by Thursday, 12/05/2024, 8:00 am HST

Attachments:

Solicitation

Appendix I II III IV

ATTACHMENT I Hot Work Checklist and Permit

ATTACHMENT II OPSEC Contract Requirements

General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space:

State: Hawaii

City: Honolulu

Delineated Area:

North: Queen Street

East: South Street

South: Ala Moana Boulevard

West: Richards Street

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 6,205

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 7,583

Space Type: Office

Parking Spaces (Total): 18

Parking Spaces (Surface or Structured): 18

Parking Spaces (Reserved): 18

Full Term: 15 years

Firm Term: 10 years

Option Term: N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Cannot be in the same building with the Office of the U.S. Attorneys.
• Cannot be located on the same floor as any of the following agencies: USMS, U.S. Probation Office, U.S. Pretrial Services Office, Bureau of Prisons, and any other law enforcement agencies.

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease.  A fully serviced lease is required.  Offered space shall not be in the [1-percent-annual chance] floodplain (formerly referred to as [“100-year” floodplain).

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  ).  For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

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Expressions of Interest Due: December 20, 2024

Market Survey (Estimated): January 2025

Occupancy (Estimated): TBD

Send Expressions of Interest to:

Name/Title: Veronica Montoya, Sr. Transaction Manager and Danka Fabiankovicova, Vice President

Email Address: Veronica.r.montoya@gsa.gov, dfabiankovicova@chaneybrooks.com

Government Contact Information

Lease Contracting Officer: Braden VanWyngarden

Project Manager: Chasity Peters

Broker: Veronica Montoya

Local Market Broker: Danka Fabiankovicova

his solicitation seeks offers for Subsistence Prime Vendor support to military and other federally funded customers located in Hawaii. This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. A waiver of the non-manufacturer rule has been approved by the Small Business Administration.  
The Defense Logistics Agency-Troop Support (DLA-Troop Support) intends to enter into a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (“IDIQ”) contract with Economic Price Adjustment (“EPA”), with a full line food distributor who will act as a Prime Vendor responsible for the supply and delivery of semi-perishable and perishable food items to Hawaii Land and Ship customers. An IDIQ contract provides for an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of specific supplies or services to be furnished during a fixed period, with individual deliveries to be scheduled by customers placing orders with the contract (FAR 16.504(a)).  The Prime Vendor must be capable of supplying all chilled products, semi perishable food products including but not limited to frozen fish, meat and poultry, other frozen foods (prepared foods, etc.), fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen bakery products, beverage base & juices (for dispensers), beverages and juices (non- dispenser), and Government Furnished Material (“GFM”), including but not limited to Unitized Group Rations (“UGRs”), Meals Ready to Eat (“MREs”), Health and Comfort packs (“HCPs”), and other operational rations items (either currently in existence or to be introduced during the term of this contract). 
The Government intends to make one award to support both Hawaii Land and Ship customers. The Government will utilize the Best Value Trade Off Source Selection Process as a means of selecting the awardee.  This process allows the Government to accept other than the lowest price proposal or other than the highest technically rated proposal to achieve a best value contract award. 
The contract shall be for a term of 60 months, with three separate pricing tiers.  The first tier shall be for a 24-month period (inclusive of and up to 4-month ramp-up period ).  The second tier shall be 18-month performance period immediately following the first tier.  The third and final tier will be an additional 18-month performance period directly following the second tier.  The prices for all aspects of performance detailed in the Statement of Work (“SOW”) below must be included in the offeror’s fixed Distribution Price(s).  Offerors are reminded that fixed price type contracts place the maximum risk and responsibility for all costs, and resulting profit or loss, on the Prime Vendor.  Distribution Price(s) will remain fixed for the life of the contract and offeror’s failure to consider the full cost of performance and/or the risks of performing in this region will not serve as a basis to adjust Distribution Price(s).  As detailed below, delivered Price(s) are distinct from the aforementioned Distribution Price(s) and therefore should not be included in any way in the latter. 
The Prime Vendor will be required to support all authorized DLA customers in Hawaii, (i.e. military shore and/or ship facilities, military training exercise locations, and if required mobile kitchen tents (“MKTs”), ration break points, trailer-transfer points, United States Naval Ship (USNS) and United States Ships (USS) ships. 

*This is not a formal solicitation.*

This is an FOB Destination for Food Service Equipment for Pearl Harbor, Hi. There is an installation requirement. Note, the oven must be the exact model. No alternates will be accepted. With the remaining items, alternates will be acceptable as long as they meet the form, fit, and function. Must adhere to the Buy American Statue. If alternates are received, they will have to be review and approved by the customer only.

If instereted, email DLA POC.

Question and answers in support of this solicitation. 

The primary mission of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY
& IMF) is to deliver regional maintenance, at the depot and intermediate levels, to keep the surface
ships and submarines of our nation's navy "Fit to Fight." As Hawaii’s regional maintenance center,
capabilities include excellence in overhauling, repairing, converting, alteration, refurbishing, and
decommissioning of Navy vessels.

PHNSY & IMF requires a service contract to disassemble, remove, package and relocate/stage two DC generators. The schedule of the dismantling and removal of the generators shall be determined by government representative and coordinated with the contractor. The desired result of these services is to clear shop spaces to allow PHNSY & IMF to install new equipment and to use these spaces more effectively. The contractor shall provide one individual as a Project Manager who is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and managing the execution of work concerning all aspects of this contract.

The solicitation is intended to result in a firm-fixed price 100% small business set-aside contract. The potential award will be to the small business evaluated to be the most responsible, that can meet or exceed the technical requirements and provide the supplies to the Government at a fair and reasonable price. Detailed specifications are included in solicitation N32253-25-Q-0005 attached to 
this post. 

The tentative Period of Performance (POP) for this service is 15-Jan-2025 - 14-Jul-2025.

If you are unable to meet the Period of Performance date, please submit soonest availability with submission of quotation. 

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 238910 Site Preparation Contractors. The Product Service Code is P500 Salvage - Demolition of Structures / Facilities (other than buildings). This acquisition is a designated as a total small business set aside. 

Please note the following: 

•    The solicitation number for this requirement is N32253-25-Q-0005.

•    Quotes are due no later than Monday, 12/16/2024 at 2:00 p.m. HST

•    Quotes must be sent via email to both the primary and secondary points of contact.

•    All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) by the award date. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses will be those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, DFARS 11/15/2024, and NMCARS 18-22. 

•  Technical Approach: In order to evaluate Technical Capability, the Offeror is required to submit a detailed written technical proposal. Please submit a technical proposal (not to exceed 5 pages) that clearly demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of, and approach to, accomplishing each paragraph listed in the PWS and solicitation requirements. The proposal must contain sufficient details so that it may be evaluated in accordance with the PWS and comply with the period of performance set forth in the solicitation. Non-conformance will deem an Offeror ineligible.

•    All quotation submissions need to include completion of FAR 52.204-24,52.204-26, and 52.212-3.

•    As part of the price quote package, the Offeror shall submit the completed SF 1449 with blocks 17a.and 30a.- 30c. (SF 1449 page 1) completed. Submission of a signed offer to the Government constitutes agreement and acceptance of the solicited terms and conditions. 

•    The Government may revise the solicitation at any time by means of an Amendment. It is an offeror's responsibility to ensure it is accessing the https://sam.gov/ website to view potential amendments and procurement notifications for this solicitation.

•    Labor, travel and materials shall be included. Travel, airfare, lodging, rental car, and per diem shall be in accordance with current Department of Defense Joint Travel, Regulations (JTR) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 31.205-46. Travel receipts shall be, provided upon request. 

•    Contract award will be in accordance with 52.212-2 as stated in the solicitation. All questions regarding solicitation N32253-25-Q-0005 shall be submitted in writing via email to the listed POCs. Questions are due by Thursday, 12/05/2024, 8:00 am HST

Attachments:

Solicitation

Appendix I II III IV

ATTACHMENT I Hot Work Checklist and Permit

ATTACHMENT II OPSEC Contract Requirements

The Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting lease proposals for a minimum of 2,000 to a maximum of 3,800 gross rentable square feet of retail storefront space on or within a 1-mile radius of 91-919 Fort Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706 for a Hawaii National Guard Recruiting Center.  The space shall contain adequate/assigned parking for approximately five (5) Government vehicles both during the day and overnight.  The lease is for a Five (5) year term with Government termination rights, and a full-service lease (to include all utilities and janitorial services).

Minimum requirements include:

1.  24-hour unrestricted access to Leased space;

               2.  Availability of all communications infrastructure for to include DSL, T1 or a satellite dish;

               3.  Direct access to secondary exterior exit door from Lease space; common area exterior exit door if shared with other military services; or exterior exit door can, and will be installed prior to occupying the facility; and

               4.  24-hour lighted parking for up to five (5) Government vehicles and adequate parking for privately owned vehicles onsite or within a 4 block radius of the premises.

Electronic Offer Submission:

Offers must be submitted electronically via email to: amy.capwell@usace.army.mil

Offers are due on or before: October 30, 2024.

Any questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Primary or Secondary Points of Contact listed in the “Contact Information” section of this notice.

To be responsive, your offer should be based on all the terms, conditions, and responsibilities expressed throughout the RLP and Lease. Please review the RLP and all attachments carefully paying particular attention to the solicitation requirements.

The requirements for consideration of award will entail a complete package that consists of the following criteria at a minimum (Note: There may be other required forms. Refer to the enclosed RLP for details.):

1.    Initialed acceptance and use of government Lease indicating that you understand the Government’s terms and requirements. (Exhibit A Recruiting Form L100)

2.    Initialed acceptance and use of government General Clauses Form 3517B indicating that you understand the Government’s terms and requirements. (Exhibit B Form 3517B General Clauses)

3.    Competitive rates of base cost per square feet for annual rent and a breakout of operating expenses, Real Estate Taxes, and Janitorial service costs and Utilities. (Completed Exhibit C Proposal to Lease).

4.    All costs and materials affiliated to meet the requirements of the construction specifications including all safety and security enhancements (Completed Exhibit F Construction Bid Worksheet).

Do not attempt to complete the Lease form (USACE Recruiting Lease Form L100).  Neither the RLP nor any other part of an Offeror’s proposal shall be part of the Lease except to the extent expressly incorporated therein.  Please review all the documents thoroughly so that you have a complete understanding of the Government’s requirements.

After receipt of all proposals, conclusions of any discussions, and receipt of best and final offers, the Government will select a location based on the lowest overall cost and technical requirements specified in the enclosed RLP.  Past performance, if applicable, will also be taken into consideration. The selection is expected to occur approximately thirty (30) days following the initial proposal response date. A Government market survey, appraisal, or value estimate will be conducted to determine fair market rental value.

One item of note in the General Clauses, GSA Form 3517B document is the requirement to register in the System for Award Management at www.SAM.gov (General Clause 17, CFR 52.204-7).  This registration is mandatory for any entity wishing to do business with the Government and must be completed before lease award. 

NOTICE: The following information is provided for situational awareness and is not required to respond to this Sources Sought.  All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of a contract.  All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).”  Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov.  The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission.  Contractors will need to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS number) for processing their registration.  If you do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier, one can be obtained from http://www.SAM.gov.  Refer to www.SAM.gov for information formerly found in CCR, EPLS, ORCA and FedReg.  Please begin the registration process immediately in order to avoid delay of the contract award should your firm be selected.

ALERT: You must submit a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator before your registration will be activated.  This requirement now applies to both new and existing entities.  Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record.  The notarized letter is mandatory and is required before the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) will activate the entity's registration.  Effective 29 June 2018, vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter.  However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.  Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS number).  The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards.  Remember, there is no cost to use SAM.  To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

Funds may or may not be presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse offeror(s) for any cost.

Statement of Work

Manlift Rental for USCGC MIDGETT SMP1 FY24

USCG Purchase Request 52000PR240001461

Item 1:

Request to rent out a 135’ Articulated Boom Lift 4WD DSL from 15JAN24-22MAR24.

Item 2:

Ship to:

ATTN: LT CWO Specht

400 Sand Island Access Road

Honolulu, HI 96819

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: This BAA will remain open for a period of SEVEN (7) years from the date of publication. NO PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AGAINST THIS OVERARCHING BAA. Proposal due dates and times will be specified in CALLs published separately from the overarching announcement. Proposals received after the due date and time specified in the CALL shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215- 1(c)(3). It should be noted that this installation observes strict security procedures to enter the facility. These security procedures are NOT considered an interruption of normal Government processes, and proposals received after the above stated date and time as a result of security delays will be considered “late”. Note: If offerors use commercial carriers for delivery of proposals, carriers may not honor time-of-day delivery guarantees on military installations. Early proposal submission is encouraged.

I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

1. Program Background

Vanguard Center (formerly known as Maui High Performance Computing Center MHPCC) is one of five Defense Supercomputing Resource Centers (DSRCs) for the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP), and provides advanced, high-performance computing tools based on the latest technologies to Government researchers. The mission of the Vanguard Center is to evaluate and optimize early-production HPC technology and provide breakthrough software solutions to significantly increase the breadth and impact of the HPCMP. The strategic focus areas of the Vanguard Center are: ‐ Exploring and evaluating emerging HPC architectures and technologies ‐ Developing breakthrough, HPC-backed solutions for high priority DoD use cases ‐ Lowering barriers to high productivity computing by creating a modern HPC ecosystem In addition to the HPCMP-focused mission, the Vanguard Center contributes to the AFRL modeling, simulation, and data analytics (MS&A) enterprise which may include supporting real time, physics-based campaign level as well as space situational analyses. The Vanguard Center also plans to demonstrate high impact HPC integration and federation to address DoD needs in the Pacific Theater.

Requirement Description

The R&D requirement for this BAA is based on the Vanguard Center’s mission to evaluate and optimize earlyproduction HPC technology and provide breakthrough software solutions to significantly increase the breadth and impact of the HPCMP. In particular, research objectives center on emerging technologies and lowering barriers to the use of HPC. Vanguard Center is seeking to reduce risk and improve performance by transitioning HPC research and benchmarking hardware, application software, networking and refactoring approaches into HPCMP research system procurement activities; identify and exploit trends in HPC hardware and software to deliver capability and decrease time to solution for R&D. Additionally, the Vanguard center is seeking to advance DoD productivity through a modern HPC ecosystem. This ecosystem will integrate hardware (HW) and software (SW) to create dynamic workflows, increased accessibility, and enhanced collaboration by identifying trends in best software and Command and Control (C2) practices to improve effectiveness and productivity of R&D, including secure access to HPC using modern hardware and software. Tasks associated with these technical objectives may include:

‐ Exploring new architectures for HPC applicability such as: many core; GPGPUs; ARM64; next generation x86; data-intensive; cognitive; quantum; MLS

‐ Developing new software approaches for HPC applicability such as: Python (+ extensions); domain specific languages (DSL)

‐ Researching new networking approaches for HPC applicability and utility, to include programmable networks

‐ Exploring new network and system interfaces such as optical networks fused with optical interconnections and chip photonics

‐ Exploring and developing new computer/software/network ecosystems such as interactive computing and rendered results via Jupyter notebooks over application driven networks

‐ Developing new and/or updating legacy software (aka: code refactoring) for use with new and emerging HPC architectures

‐ Researching new network and software interfaces and developing software to provide secure access of HPC at different levels of security through modern browsers and devices, to include application driven networks

‐ Researching and developing HPC workflow extractions to support a broad class of physics-based modeling and simulation techniques for test and integration and speeding time to solution through innovative use of HPC hardware and software

AFRL may seek teaming-approaches for testing and disseminating capabilities as ancillary to these technical areas. The teams may be established by parties external to the research or in addition to Government personnel.

Deliverable Items: The following general data deliverables are representative of the types of data that may be required for any CALL: (1) program plan with updates as needed; (2) test plans; (3) monthly status/financial reports; (4) technical reports; (5) computer program documentation/software user manuals; (6) computer program/software source code; (7) final scientific and technical reports; (8) presentation materials; (9) patent reports; and (10) prototypes. Data deliverables are subject to negotiations on each individual CALL. The Scientific and Technical Report shall be prepared IAW the most current AFRL ANSI/NISO Standard Z39.18-2005 guidelines, or other most current report preparation guidance.

2. Schedule: The period of performance will be stated in the CALL.

3. White Papers/Proposals: White papers are brief descriptive summaries that can be submitted by offerors for consideration in response to this BAA solicitation as specified per individual CALL (see Section V for information on white paper evaluation procedures). Offerors whose white papers are evaluated as satisfying the technical merit factor (Section V, paragraph 2), and for which it is determined there is sufficient funding available, will be asked to submit a full technical and cost/business proposal. Offerors whose white papers were not selected to submit a technical cost/business proposal will be notified.

4. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): OCI, if applicable, will be determined and addressed at the CALL level.

5. System for Award Management (SAM): Unless exempted by 2 CFR 25.110 all offerors must: (1) be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an application (for an award) or proposal; (2) maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or proposal under consideration by an agency; and (3) provide its DUNS number in each application or proposal it submits to the agency. On-line registration instructions can be accessed from the SAM home page at www.sam.gov.

Potential offerors that are notified as eligible for an award must submit annual Electronic Representations and Certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. These FAR and DFARS level representations and certifications are required in addition to the representations and certifications that will be attached to each CALL. Before submitting the Electronic Representations and Certifications, Contractors must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) Database.

II. AWARD INFORMATION

1. Anticipated Funding: The estimated overarching BAA ceiling is $48.0M.  All funding is subject to change due to Government discretion and availability. All potential offerors should be aware that funding in any or all areas may change with little or no notice due to unanticipated budget fluctuations.

2. Anticipated Number of Awards: The Air Force anticipates awarding one or more contracts, and may consider an Assistance Instrument, or Other Transaction Procurements (OTPs). The Air Force reserves the right to select all, part, or none of the proposals received, subject to the availability of funds. * A version of this BAA for Assistance Instrument opportunities will be posted on www.grants.gov.

3. Anticipated Award Date: It is anticipated this BAA will remain open for a period of seven (7) years from the date of publication. This BAA will be reviewed annually. Any updates or possible cancellation will be issued as an amendment to the BAA. This annual review and subsequent amendment to the BAA shall meet the requirement of FAR 35.016 to publish the BAA no less frequently than annually.

4. Anticipated Period of Performance: The period of performance will be determined for each contract award based on the requirements of the effort.

5. Funding Restrictions: The cost of preparing white papers and/or proposals in response to a CALL is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting contract or any other contract, but may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect costs specified in FAR 31.205-18(c), Independent Research and Development and Bid and Proposal Costs.

III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

1. Eligible Offeror/Applicants: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal. Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit proposals; however, no part of this announcement will be a set-aside. Foreign or foreign-owned offerors are advised that their participation is subject to foreign disclosure review procedures. Foreign or foreign-owned offerors should immediately contact the contracting office focal point identified in the CALL for information if they contemplate responding. All correspondence must reference the BAA number, the BAA title and the CALL number.

2. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers: The following guidance is provided for Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) contemplating submitting a proposal, as either a prime or subcontractor, in response to a CALL against this BAA. FAR 35.017-1(c)(4) prohibits an FFRDC from competing with any non-FFRDC concern in response to a Federal agency request for proposal for other than the operation of an FFRDC (with exceptions stated in DFARS 235.017-1(c)(4)). There is no regulation prohibiting an FFRDC from responding to a solicitation. However, the FFRDC’s sponsoring agency must first determine whether the proposed effort falls within the purpose, mission, general scope of effort, or special competency of the FFRDC, and that determination must be included in the FFRDC’s proposal. In addition, the non-sponsoring agency must determine if the work proposed would place the FFRDC in direct competition with domestic private industry. Only after these initial determinations are made will a determination be made concerning the FFRDC’s eligibility to receive an award.

3. Government Agencies: If a Government agency is interested in performing work, please contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) identified in the CALL. If discussions result in a mutual interest to pursue your agency's participation, the effort will be pursued independently of this BAA.

4. Security Classification: Depending on the work to be performed, the offeror may require a classified facility clearance and safeguarding capability; therefore, personnel identified must be cleared for access to information at the equivalent level of security at the time of award. In addition, the offeror may be required to have, or have access to, a certified and Government-approved facility to support work under a CALL. If a DD Form 254 is applicable, it will be specified in the individual CALL with the applicable FAR clause attached. Offerors must verify their Cognizant Security Office information is current with Defense Security Service (DSS) at www.dss.mil. CALLs are anticipated to be unclassified. For CALLs requiring access to classified information, offerors must have a valid U.S. security clearance of SECRET or higher in order to respond. CALLs including information classified at the SECRET or higher level will be released only to offerors possessing the appropriate clearance. All classified material will be handled in accordance with E.O. 13526, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) DoD 5220.22-M, DoD Industrial Security Program 5200.01 Volume 1 through 4, and AFI 16-1406.

5. Foreign Participation:

a. Foreign or foreign-owned offerors are advised their participation is subject to foreign disclosure review procedures. Foreign or foreign-owned offerors should immediately contact the contracting office focal point identified in Section VII for information if they contemplate responding. Foreign contractors will not be permitted to participate at the prime contractor level if it is determined the acquisition requires access to classified information.

b. AFRL Policy on Employment of Non-US Citizen Contractors applies to this BAA. Contractor employees requiring access to USAF bases, AFRL facilities, and/or access to U.S. Government Information Technology networks in connection with the work on this contract must be U.S. citizens. Possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship. This requirement does not apply to foreign nationals approved by the U.S. Department of Defense or U.S. State Department under international personnel exchange agreements with foreign governments. Any waivers to this requirement must be granted in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to providing access. The above requirements are in addition to any other contract requirements related to obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC).

c. This acquisition involves data that are subject to export control laws and regulations. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) and have a legitimate business purpose may participate in this solicitation. Contact the Defense Logistics Services Center, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek, Michigan 40937-3084 (1-877-352-2255) for further information on the certification process. You must submit a copy of your approved DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, with your proposal.

6. Export Control: Information involved in this research effort will be subject to Export Control (International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) 22 CFR 120-130 or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 15 CFR 730- 774). If the effort is subject to export control, then a Certified DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, will be required to be submitted with proposal.

Export-Controlled Items: As prescribed by DFARS 225-7901, DFARS 252.225-7048, “Export-Controlled Item (JUN 2013)” is contained in this solicitation (as shown below). This clause shall be contained in ALL solicitations and resulting contracts.

EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUN 2013)

(a) Definition. “Export-controlled items,” as used in this clause, means items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130). The term includes:

(1) “Defense items,” defined in the Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.S.C. 2778(j)(4)(A), as defense articles, defense services, and related technical data and further defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR Part 120.

(2) “Items,” defined in the EAR as “commodities”, “software”, and “technology,” terms that are also defined in the EAR, 15 CFR 772.1.

(b) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding exportcontrolled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for contractors to register with the Department of State in accordance with the ITAR. The Contractor shall consult with the Department of State regarding any questions relating to compliance with the ITAR and shall consult with the Department of Commerce regarding any questions relating to compliance with the EAR.

(c) The Contractor's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items exists independent of, and is not established or limited by, the information provided by this clause.

(d) Nothing in the terms of this contract adds, changes, supersedes, or waives any of the requirements of applicable Federal laws, Executive orders, and regulations, including but not limited to—

(1) The Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C.App.2401, et seq.);

(2) The Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.);

(3) The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.1701, et seq.);

(4) The Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR Parts 730-774);

(5) The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR Parts 120-130); and

(6) Executive Order 13222, as extended;

7. Government Property availability: GP (to include government furnished equipment, property or information or contractor acquired property), if applicable, will be identified at the CALL level. If applicable, the contractor is responsible for all costs related to making the property available for use, such as payment of all transportation, installation, or rehabilitation costs in accordance with FAR 45.201(b).

If GP is included in the CALL or requested in the white paper and/or proposal, the following clauses/provisions apply:

a. FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) or FAR 52.245-1, Alt II (JAN 2017) if the resulting contract is for basic or applied research at a nonprofit institution of higher education or at a nonprofit whose primary purpose is the conduct of scientific research.

b. FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012),

c. DFARS 252.211.7007 Reporting of Government-Furnished Property (AUG 2012),

d. DFARS 252.245-7001 Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished Property (APR 2012),

e. DFARS 252.245-7002 Reporting Loss of Government Property (APR 2012)

f. DFARS 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration (APR 2012)

g. DFARS252.245-7004 Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal (SEP 2016)

8. Government Furnished Information (GFI) availability: GFI, if applicable, will be identified at the CALL level. If applicable, technical data or computer software provided to the Contractor as Government-furnished information (GFI) under this contract may be subject to restrictions on use, modification, reproduction, release, performance, display, or further disclosure. The Contractor will take all reasonable steps to protect the technical data or computer software against any unauthorized release or disclosure. GFI provided could consist of, but not be limited to, technical specifications, manuals, drawings, test data, and software.

If GFI is included in the solicitation or requested in the proposal the following clauses/provisions apply:

DFARS 252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends applies.

9. Base Support/Network Access: Base support/network access may be provided under any resulting contract and will be specified in the individual CALL.

10. Data Rights: Required data rights will be identified per CALL; Minimum required data rights are:

a. Technical Data: Unlimited Rights or Government Purpose Rights

b. Non-Commercial Software (NCS): Unlimited Rights or Government Purpose Rights

c. NCS Documentation: Unlimited Rights or Government Purpose Rights

d. Commercial Computer Software Rights: Customary License, etc.

e. Third Party Software (Commercial and Noncommercial)

The Air Force Research Laboratory is engaged in the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace forces. As such, rights in technical data and NCS developed or delivered under this contract are of significant concern to the Government. The Government will therefore carefully consider any restrictions on the use of technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation which could result in transition difficulty or less-than full and open competition for subsequent development of this technology.

In exchange for paying for development of the data, the Government expects technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation developed entirely at Government expense to be delivered with Unlimited Rights.

Technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation developed with mixed funding are expected to be delivered with at least Government Purpose Rights. Offerors proposing delivery of technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation (subject to Government Purpose Rights) should fully explain what technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation (developed with costs charged to indirect cost pools and/or costs not allocated to a Government contract) will be incorporated, how the incorporation will benefit the program, and address whether those portions or processes are able to be segregated. The Government expects delivery of technical data, NCS, and NCS documentation subject to Government Purpose Rights will fully meet program needs.

Offers proposing delivery of technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation subject to Limited Rights, Restricted Rights, or Specifically Negotiated License Rights will be considered. Proposals should fully explain what technical data, NCS, or NCS documentation developed with costs charged to indirect cost pools and/or costs not allocated to a Government contract will be incorporated and how the incorporation will benefit the program.

Offerors are reminded that the Identification and Assertion of Restrictions on the Government’s Use, Release, or Disclosure of Technical Data or Computer Software (the assertions list), required under DFARS 252.227- 7013 and DFARS 252.227-7014, is included in Section K and due at time of proposals. Assertions must be completed with specificity with regard to each item, component, or process listed.

Note that DFARS 252.227-7014(d) describes requirements for incorporation of third party computer software (commercial and noncommercial). Any commercial software to be incorporated into a deliverable must be clearly identified in the proposal. Prior to delivery of any third party software, the contractor will obtain an appropriate license for the Government, and the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

As used in this subparagraph, the terms Unlimited Rights, Government Purpose Rights, Specifically Negotiated License Rights, and Limited Rights in Technical Data are as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013. The terms Unlimited Rights, Government Purpose Rights, Specifically Negotiated License Rights, and Restricted Rights in noncommercial computer software and noncommercial software documentation are as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014. The term Commercial Computer Software is as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014.

IV. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION NO PROPOSALS OR WHITE PAPERS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AGAINST THIS BASELINE BAA

1. 1-Step and 2-Step Procedures: The application process for opportunities presented in this BAA will be identified in CALLs published separately from the overarching announcement. Each CALL will identify the procedure to accept and evaluate offeror responses (One Step or Two Step) and if applicable, specify a date and time for receipt of proposals or white papers. Below is a description of One Step and Two Step procedures for acceptance and evaluation of offeror responses:

When a one-step process is utilized by the Government, proposals submitted in response to CALLs should be submitted in accordance with this BAA and the individual CALL instructions. The Government reserves the right to select all, part, or none of the proposals received in response to a CALL, subject to the availability of funds and without negotiation/discussion. However, the Government reserves the right to negotiate with those offeror(s) whose proposal is selected for funding.

When a large volume of responses are anticipated by the Government, a two-step process will be utilized requesting white papers. This two-step process is to streamline the proposal process and to assist offerors in determining whether to incur the cost of generating a formal CALL proposal (not all CALLs will require a submittal of a white paper). Offerors of those white papers evaluated as satisfying technical merit factor (Section V, paragraph 2) and for which it is determined there is sufficient funding available, will be sent a letter Request for Proposal (RFP) to submit a formal technical and cost proposal. An RFP does not assure an offeror of a subsequent contract award. White papers not selected for full proposal submission or proposals not selected for immediate funding will be disposed of/destroyed after the indicated holding period for each CALL.

2. Monitoring Government-wide Point of Entry: Offerors should monitor www.SAM.gov regularly for any BAA amendments that may permit extensions to the proposal submission date or make other changes. Offerors are advised that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to contractually bind or otherwise commit the Government.

3. Response Costs: The cost of preparing a response to CALLs issued under this BAA are not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting or any other contract; however, it may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect costs as specified in FAR 31.205-18.

4. Submitting Classified Information: DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN THE PROPOSAL. IF NECESSARY, CLASSIFIED MATERIAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED AS A SEPARATE ADDENDUM. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A CLASSIFIED ADDENDUM, UP TO SECRET, WILL NEED TO BE COORDINATED AND ARRANGED WITH THE TECHNICAL POCS FOR EACH CALL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.

5. White Paper Submissions: Content and Form of Submission for White Papers (2-step process): The paragraphs below identify white paper format and content. White papers should be addressed and delivered as specified in the CALL.

a. General Instructions White Papers (2-Step Process Only): Offerors including data in their proposals they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose or used by the Government should mark restriction on disclosure and use of data. Technical and cost volumes should be submitted as separate volumes and must be valid for 180 days. The white paper volumes must reference the BAA number FA9451-18-S-0002, CALL number, and title.

b. White Paper Format: The following format shall be used for submission of white papers in a 2-step process unless otherwise stated in the CALL.

i. Page Size: 8 ½ x 11

ii. Microsoft Word format.

iii. Margins – one-inch on each side

iv. Font - Arial 11+ point

v. Spacing: Single

vi. Page Limit: Five pages maximum (One-side only)

All text, including text in tables and charts, must adhere to all font size and line spacing requirements listed herein. No hard copies of the white papers are requested unless otherwise stated in the individual CALL.

c. Instructions for White Paper Content:

i. Cover Page (not to exceed one page): The white paper cover page shall include at a minimum: Title of the white paper; name of the organization submitting the white paper; organization size; technical and contracting points of contact; telephone number; fax; and email. Additionally, the cover page shall include BAA and CALL number and CALL title.

ii. Technical/Business Content (not to exceed three pages): The technical content in white papers should capture the following information: innovative and technically sound approach to accomplish the CALL’s objective(s) and/or advances in knowledge, understanding, technology, and state-of-the-art. The Cost/Business content (which includes the ROM) should provide toplevel details on major cost items such as labor, special equipment that must be purchased, materials, and any subcontracts or other organizations’ costs (to include Government furnished facilities, equipment, or personnel) for the proposed effort. The ROM cost section shall not exceed one page.

iii. Addendum (not to exceed one page): Include biographical sketches of the key personnel who will perform the research, highlighting their qualifications and experience.

iv. After the review of white papers, the Government will determine whether a formal proposal will be requested based on the evaluation criteria listed in Section V, White Paper Evaluation Criteria. Offerors of those white papers evaluated as satisfying the technical merit factor (Section V, paragraph 2) and for which it is determined there is sufficient funding available, will be sent a Request for Proposal (RFP) letter to submit a formal technical and cost/business proposal to the contracting point of contact. An RFP does not assure an offeror of a subsequent contract award. White papers not selected for full proposal submission or proposals not selected for immediate funding will be disposed of/destroyed after the indicated holding period for each CALL.

v. Any questions concerning the white paper preparation shall be referred to the Technical or Contracting POCs identified in the CALL.

d. Handling and Transmittal Instructions: Electronic submission via DoD SAFE site or email is required, specific instructions  will be provided at the CALL. Offerors are responsible for confirming receipt with AFRL/RKDB. AFRL/RKDB is not responsible for undelivered documents.

6. Full Proposal Submissions: The paragraphs below identify proposal format and content. Proposals should be addressed and delivered as specified in the CALL. (Note Full Proposal instructions apply to 1 and 2-Step processes)

a. General Instructions Proposals: Offerors that including data in their proposals they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose or used by the Government should mark restriction on disclosure and use of data. Technical and cost/business volumes should be submitted in separate volumes, and must be valid for 180 days. Proposals must reference the BAA announcement number FA9451-18-S-0002, CALL number and title.

b. Proposal Format:

i. The technical proposal shall be limited to 30 pages unless otherwise stated in the CALL and shall be prepared and submitted in Microsoft Word format. The Statement of Work (SOW) does not count against the page limit.

ii. Cost/Business proposals have no page limitations; however, offerors are requested to keep cost proposals under 100 pages (cost break-outs should be submitted in Microsoft Excel with the formulas, all other information should be provided in Microsoft Word).

iii. Paper Size – 8.5 inch x 11 inch

iv. Margins – one-inch on each side

v. Font - Arial 11+ point font or equivalent, to include tables, diagrams, and charts. Any other information (e.g. captions, restrictive markings) shall not be smaller than Calibri 10 point font or equivalent.

vi. Pages shall be single-spaced and double-sided (each side counts as one page)

vii. All text, including text in tables and charts, must adhere to all font size and line spacing requirements listed herein

viii. The Technical proposal page limit does not include the offeror’s proposed SOW; however, the same formatting rules apply to the SOW, which is limited to ten (10) pages.

Note: The number of hard copies and submission instructions will be stated in the individual CALL.

c. Technical Volume: The technical volume shall include a discussion of the following information: creative or innovative and technically sound approach to accomplish the CALL’s objective(s) and/or advances in knowledge, understanding, technology, state-of-the-art, and rationale of the Offeror’s technical approach and the relevance to the Directed Energy Directorate/Vanguard Center’s program objective(s).

The Offeror shall provide any information on prior work in the technical areas, descriptions of available equipment, data and facilities as attachments to the technical proposal. This information will be used in the proposal evaluation to help determine the soundness of the technical approach. This volume shall include a SOW detailing the technical tasks proposed to be accomplished under the proposed effort. The Offeror shall provide a proposed SOW suitable for contract incorporation into a resulting contract, if any, and thus shall not have any company proprietary information contained within the document. If Government Furnished Property is requested, offerors are required to submit the following information with their offer:

i. A list or description of Government property the Offeror or its Subcontractors request to use. The list shall identify the accountable contract under which the property is held and the authorization for its use (from the Contracting Officer having cognizance of the property).

ii. The dates during which the property will be required for use (including the first, last, and all intervening months), and for any property that will be used concurrently in performing two or more contracts, the values of the respective uses in sufficient detail to support prorating the rent.

iii. The amount of rent that would otherwise be charged in accordance with FAR 52.245-9, Use and Charges, and be used in the management of Government property, or existing property management plans, methods, practices, or procedures for accounting for property.

iv. The voluntary consensus standard or industry leading practices and standards to be used in the management of Government property or existing property management plans, methods, practices, or procedures for accounting for property. Any questions concerning the technical volume or SOW preparation shall be referred to the Technical POC cited in Section VII.

d. Cost/Business Volume:

i. Separate the volume into a cost section and business section. The business section should contain all business aspects of the proposed contract such as: resumes of personnel who will be participating in this effort; contractual instrument type; any exceptions to terms and conditions of the announcement; and any information not technically related. Provide rationale for exceptions. Identify any technical data that will be delivered with less than unlimited rights. Cost proposals have no page limitations; however, offerors are requested to keep cost proposals under 100 pages as a goal. The proposal shall be furnished with supporting schedules and shall contain a labor hour breakdown per task.

ii. Subcontracting plans for efforts anticipated to exceed $750,000 shall be submitted along with the technical and cost proposals. Reference FAR 19.704, DFARS 219.704, and AFFARS 5319.704(a)(1) for subcontracting plan requirements. Small businesses are exempt from this requirement.

iii. All direct costs (labor, material, travel, computer, etc.) as well as labor and overhead rates should be provided by Contractor fiscal year (CFY). A separate breakout by Government Fiscal Year (GFY) is not required.

iv. Submit fully-disclosed electronic cost spreadsheets with formulas. Include rate table for all direct and indirect rates that support the cost element summaries.

e. Proposal Content Summary: You may be ineligible for award if all requirements of this solicitation are not met on the proposal due date. Reference Section VIII for a checklist of the requirements.

7. Proposal Submission Dates and Times: Proposals submitted shall be in accordance with this announcement and any instructions in the individual CALL for proposals. Proposals should be submitted in accordance with any modifications or amendments of the full text BAA and individual CALL. Proposals received after the due date and time specified shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3).

8. Data Right Assertions: It is desired that all data delivered under any resulting award will be delivered with unlimited rights; however different rights may be negotiated as appropriate. The Offeror shall identify data rights assertions, licenses, patents, etc. that apply to any proprietary materials, technical data, products, software, or processes to be used by the Prime or Subcontractor(s) in the performance of this program. The proposal shall address acquisition of data rights or licenses or expected recoupment of development costs for those proprietary items that will be integral to any contracts awarded under this BAA. Any data delivered or anticipated to be delivered with less than unlimited rights must be reported in a separate, appropriately marked appendix to the final report of any awarded contract resulting from this BAA.

9. Other Submission Requirements: Proposals must be submitted to the Contracting Point of Contact identified at the CALL level.

V. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

1. General Information: Evaluations will vary based upon a one step or two step approach. Evaluations of proposals/white papers will be conducted by a peer or scientific review process using the criteria described below.

2. White Paper Evaluation Criteria (Two-Step process only): The following criteria will be used to determine if a formal proposal will be requested. The Offeror’s white paper must satisfactorily address the Scientific and/or Technical Merit factor identified below in order for the Rough order of Magnitude (ROM) to be evaluated for affordability. White papers satisfying both the Scientific and/Technical Merit and Affordability factors will result in a Request for Proposal.

a. Technical Merit: Innovative and technically sound approaches proposed to accomplish the technical objectives and/or advances in knowledge; understanding, technology, and state-of-the-art

b. Affordability: ROMs will be evaluated to determine if sufficient funding is available. White papers satisfying the technical merit factor, and for which sufficient funding is determined to be available, will be evaluated as affordable

3. White Paper Selection Process: The Offeror’s white paper must satisfactorily address the Scientific and/Technical Merit factor and be determined to be affordable to result in a Request for Proposal.

4. Proposal Evaluation Criteria (One-Step process): The following criteria, which is listed in descending order of importance, will be used to determine whether one or more sources should be recommended for award. The Government reserves the right to select all, part, or none of the proposals received in response to a CALL for award subject to the availability of funds.

a. Technical Merit: Technical Merit is first in order of priority and shall be evaluated based on the following criteria that are of equal importance.

i. Creative or innovative approach proposed to accomplish the technical objectives and/or advances in knowledge, understanding, technology, and state-of-the-art

ii. Soundness of the Offeror’s technical approach

iii. Relevance towards Vanguard Center for HPC program objectives

b. Cost/Price: The cost/price criterion includes the realism of the proposed cost. Cost/Price is a substantial factor, but ranked as second order priority. (If an offeror proposes the use of GFP other than any GFP identified in this BAA, and that proposed GFP provides the offeror an unfair competitive advantage, then FAR 45.202 requires rental equivalent be applied to the Cost Factor for evaluation purposes only).

5. Proposal Review and Selection Process (One-Step process): The technical and cost/business proposals satisfying both technical merit and cost/price evaluation criteria will be categorized:

a. Highly Recommended: Well-conceived scientifically and technically sound proposal pertinent to accomplish goals and objectives. Proposals are recommended for acceptance (subject to availability of funds) and normally are displaced only by other Highly Recommended proposals.

b. Selectable: Scientifically or technically sound proposals that may need additional development. Proposals are recommended for acceptance if sufficient funding is available, but at a lower priority than Highly Recommended proposals. To ensure a diversity of approaches, a Selectable proposal may be prioritized over a Highly Recommended proposal if the Selectable proposal presents a unique approach unlike any of the Highly Recommended proposals.

c. Not Selectable: Proposal is not technically sound or does not meet agency needs. Even if sufficient funding existed, the proposal will not be funded.

Note: Prior to award of a potentially successful offer, the Contracting Officer will make a determination regarding price reasonableness.

Note: When the Government elects to award only part of a proposal, the selected part may be categorized as Highly Recommended or Selectable although the proposal as a whole may not merit such a categorization.

VI. AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

Award Notices: Offerors will be notified whether their proposal is recommended for award in writing by letter. The notification of recommendation for award is not to be construed to mean the award of a contract is assured as availability of funds and successful negotiations are prerequisites to any award.

VII. AGENCY CONTACTS

1. Technical Points of Contact: Any correspondence must reference the BAA title and number. Questions of a technical nature shall be directed to the following technical points of contact:

Program Manager: USAF Capt. Alexandra A. Mihaylova, AFRL/RDSME, Kihei, HI 96753’ Phone: (808)-891-7704, Email: alexandra.mihaylova.1@us.af.mil

Technical Director: USAF Lt. Col. Scott Pierce, AFRL/RDSME, Kihei, HI, Phone: (808)891-7744, Email: scott.pierce.2@us.af.mil. 

2. Contracting Points of Contact: Questions of a contractual/business nature shall be directed to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist specified in the contact information below. 

Note: Each CALL will also include specific technical and contracting points of contact.

3. Ombudsman: The Ombudsman clause, AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (JAN 2017) will be contained in any contracts or agreements resulting from this Solicitation.

The AFRL Ombudsman is: Director of Contracting, AFRL/PK 1864 Fourth Street. Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7130, Phone 937-904-9700

Alternate Ombudsman: Deputy Director of Contracting, AFRL/PK 1864 Fourth Street, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433- 7130, Phone 937-255-4967

VIII. OTHER INFORMATION

1. Support Contractors:

a. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy (RD) and Space Vehicles (RV) Directorates have contracted for various business and staff support services, some of which require contractors to obtain administrative access to proprietary information submitted by other contractors. Administrative access is defined as "handling or having physical control over information for the sole purpose of accomplishing the administrative functions specified in this contract or order, which do not require the review, reading, or comprehension of the content of the information on the part of non-technical professionals assigned to accomplish the specified administrative tasks."

b. The required administrative access will be granted to non-technical professionals. Examples of the administrative tasks performed include: i. Assembling and organizing information for R&D case files; ii. Accessing library files for use by Government personnel in the RD and RV Directorates 

c. Offerors shall provide written objection to administrative access. Any objection to administrative access: i. Shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of RFP ( BAA, etc., as appropriate) issuance; and ii. Shall include a detailed statement of the basis for the objection.

2. Communication: Dialogue between prospective offerors and Government representatives is encouraged until submission of proposals. Discussions with any of the points of contact shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award any proposed effort. Only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government.

3. Debriefings: Debriefings will be in accordance with 10 USC 2305(b)(5), but the debriefing content will vary to be consistent with the procedures set out in FAR 35.016 governing BAAs.

4. Wide Area Work Flow Notice: Any FAR-based contract award resulting from this announcement will contain the clause at DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012), which requires electronic submission of all payment requests. The clause cites three possible electronic formats through which to submit electronic payment requests. Effective 01 October 2006, the Department of Defense adopted Wide Area Work Flow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) as the electronic format for submission of electronic payment requests. Any contract resulting from this announcement will establish a requirement to use WAWF-RA for invoicing and receipt/acceptance and provide coding instructions applicable to this contract. Contractors are encouraged to take advantage of available training (both web-based and through your cognizant DCMA office) and to register in the WAWF-RA system. Information regarding WAWF-RA, including the web-based training and registration, can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Note: WAWF-RA requirement does not apply to Universities that are audited by an agency other than DCAA.

5. Forward Pricing Rate Agreements: Offerors who have forward pricing rate agreements (FPRAs) and forward pricing rate recommendations (FPRRs) should identify them in their proposal.

6. Pre-Award Clearance: Pursuant to FAR 22.805, a pre-award clearance must be obtained from the U.S. Department Of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) prior to award of a contract (or subcontract) of $10,000,000 or more unless the contractor is listed in OFCCP’s National Pre-award Registry http://www.dol-esa.gov/preaward. This registry indicates the contractor has been found to be “in compliance” within the past two years with The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations the OFCCP is mandated to enforce. The registry is updated nightly; facilities reviewed more than two years ago are removed and new ones are added. Award may be delayed if you are not currently listed in the registry and the Contracting Officer must request a pre-award clearance from the OFCCP.

7. Limitations on Pass-Through Charges: As prescribed in FAR 15.408(n)(1) & 15.408(n)(2), provisions 52.215-22, “Limitations on Pass Through Charges – Identification of Subcontract Effort (OCT 2009),” and 52.215-23, “Limitations on Pass-Through Charges (OCT 2009),” are contained in this solicitation. Any contract valued greater than the threshold for cost or pricing data threshold, except fixed price contracts awarded on the basis of adequate price competition resulting from this solicitation, shall contain the Clause at FAR 52.215-23 (or Alt I).

8. Associate Contractor Agreements: Associate Contractor Agreements (ACAs) are agreements between contractors working on Government contracts that specify requirements for them to share information, data, technical knowledge, expertise, or resources. The Contracting Officer may require ACAs when contractors working on separate Government contracts must cooperate, share resources, or otherwise jointly participate in working on contracts or projects. Prime Contractor to Subcontractor relationships do not constitute ACAs. For each award, the Contracting Officer will identify associate contractors with whom agreements are required.

9. Post-Award Small Business Program Representation: As prescribed in FAR 19.308, FAR Clause 52.219-28, “Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013),” is incorporated by reference in this solicitation. This clause will be contained in any contracts resulting from this solicitation. This clause requires a contractor to represent its size status when certain conditions apply. The clause provides detail on when the representation must be complete and what the contractor must do when a representation is required.

10. Employment Eligibility Verification: As prescribed by FAR 22.1803, FAR Clause 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015), is hereby incorporated by reference in this solicitation. Any contract awarded as a result of this BAA that is above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and contains a period of performance greater than 120 days shall include this clause. This clause provides the requirement for contractors to enroll as a Federal Contractor in the E-Verify program within 30 days after contract award.

11. Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Sub-contract/Sub-recipient Awards: As prescribed by FAR 4.1403(a), FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference in this solicitation. Any contract valued at $25,000 or more, excluding classified contracts or contractors with individuals, must contain this clause. Any grant or agreement award resulting from this announcement may contain the award term set forth in 2 CFR, Appendix A to Part 25.

12. Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters: Any contract award that exceeds $500,000.00; and when an offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of the provision FAR 52.209-7, shall contain the clause/article, FAR 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JAN 2013).

13. Contractor Business Systems: DFARS 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems (FEB 2012), is hereby incorporated by reference.

14. Proposal Content Checklist: You may be ineligible for award if all requirements of this solicitation are not met on the proposal due date.

a. Proposals are due to the point of contact specified on the CALL.

b. Proposals are due no later than the due date and time specified in the CALL.

c. Proposal page limits are strictly enforced. See Section IV of the solicitation for page limits.

d. Completed Certifications and Representations (Section K) are due with the proposal. Certifications and Representations (Section K) can be found at www.sam.gov.

e. The Cost/Business Proposal must contain all information described in the Content and Form of Proposal Section.

f. For any subcontracts proposed, the Cost/Business Proposal must contain a subcontractor analysis IAW FAR 15.404-3(b).

g. Offerors other than small businesses are to include a subcontracting plan in Microsoft Word Readable or Adobe format on a CD ROM as well as a hard copy.

h. Proposals must be submitted in the format specified in Section IV.

i. Offerors who have Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA’s) and Forward Pricing Rate Recommendations (FPRR’s) should submit them with their proposal.

j. If a DD254 is applicable, offerors must verify their Cognizant Security Office information is current with Defense Security Service (DSS) at www.dss.mil.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking concerns having the ability for providing Residential Reentry Center (RRC) services (in-house RRC beds) and Home Confinement services (home confinement placements) for male and female Federal offenders held under the authority of United States Statutes located within the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.

Both the RRC services for in-house RRC beds and the Home Confinement services for Home Confinement placements shall be in accordance with the Federal Bureau of Prisons Statement of Work entitled, "Residential Reentry Center, March 2022 SOW”.   Home Confinement services (for home confinement placements) are specifically defined in chapter 10, Programs, of the aforementioned SOW.  Additional requirements for these services are referenced throughout the SOW as well.  This will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract.

The RRC In-House requirement will consist of a maximum of 75 beds in which 60 beds will be designated for males and 15 beds designated for females for the One-year Base Period and each of the Four One-year Option Periods

The Home Confinement requirement will consist of a maximum of 25 placements to include both males and females for the One-year Base Period and each of the Four One-year Option Periods.

The Home Confinement Radius will be within the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.

It is the intent of the Government to award both line items (RRC in-house beds and home confinement placements) to a single provider, as these services are interconnected and rely upon each other to ensure adequate programming and case management of offenders. The Government reserves the right to potentially make an award which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

15BRRC25R00000001 will be available on or about October 15, 2024, and it will be distributed solely through the Government Point of Entry website at www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. Future information about this acquisition will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The estimated closing date of 15BRRC25R00000001 will be on or about December 16, 2024.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone request or written requests for the solicitation will be accepted.

AMENDMENT 1: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the Question and Answer period to 6 December 2024 at 3PM HST, extend the solicitation deadline to 11 December 2024 at 3PM HST, and to add details about a site visit opportunity on Wednesday, 4 December at 1 PM HST. Offers must sign and return this amendment, as well as the original solicitation M0031825Q0002, as part of their offer submission.

1. Offerors shall submit only one (1) offer in response to this solicitation. Therefore, the Offeror’s submission should demonstrate the optimal capability in response to the requirements. Offers for the services to be provided shall be electronically submitted by email to autumn.duckworth@usmc.mil or received at the following location by 11 Dec 2024 at 3 PM HAWAII STANDARD TIME (HST):
Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Attn: Sgt Duckworth, Autumn
Regional Contracting Office Hawaii
2nd Street, Building 209
MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863-3063
(808) 496-3531
Offerors are advised that proposals sent by express mail service may not be routed directly to the above address.Therefore, the possibility that a proposal will not comply with the stated closing date/time exists; in such case theproposal will be considered a “late submission.” The physical address specified above should be utilized for delivery in person and mailing by an express mail service such as FedEx and UPS. Offerors are further advised that proposals sent electronically (E-mail) are responsible to ensure that their submittals are received by the date and time specified. Offerors should verify that their proposals are received prior to the date and time specified.

Questions and Answers: All questions regarding the solicitation will be due to the email address listed above by 6 Dec 3 PM HST. All questions must be submitted in writing to the addresses listed above. Once the question and answer period has ended, all submitted questions will be distributed to interested parties, along with the answers.

2. Offerors shall submit the following with their proposal:
(a) A completed and signed copy of the solicitation indicating agreement to the provisions and clauses therein. All CLINs shall be filled out.
(b) Technical Capability Statement. Describe in detail how your company satisfies the requirements of the PWS and provide sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the contractor’s technical competence and ablilty to comply with the PWS.
(c) Price. M00318-25-Q-0002 Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Contractors are required to complete and submit Firm Fixed Prices for each line item (CLIN) on the SF 1449 in accordance with the requirements of the Performance Work Statement to include unit price and total amount for each line item. The unit price(s) shall be Fully Burdened Prices and shall include all labor costs and operating costs (i.e. OH, taxes, fuel) to provide for the services contained in the PWS. The contractor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of the quotes. Upon request the contractor shall provide supplemental price information that supposrts the quoted CLIN price(s) by showing how the prices were derived (i.e. hourly rates, number of hours, number of personnel required).
(d) Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated for the responsive, technically acceptable quotes. The contractor is not required to submit any information for this evaluation factor. The Government will utilize Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to obtain the past performance information.
(e) Completed SF1449 to include:
(i) Completed Representations and Certifications: The following representations and certifications must be completed and returned as part of the vendor’s quote:
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. (Note, The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov )
(ii) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services— Representation, and DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Service--Representations.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS is for market research purposes ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. PHNSY & IMF IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERORS. 

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to seek eligible contractors to provide technical assistancel removal, re-installation and operational testing support for the #1 and #2 CO2 Scrubbers onboard a Virginia-Class Submarine. 

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336611 and the size standard for this NAICS code is 1,300 employees. The Product Service Code is J020 Maintenance and REpair of Ship and Marine Equipment. 

This request for capability information does not constitute as a request for proposals. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. To be evaluated for technical merit and capability, statements must be received by the stated deadline. In determining whether or not to compete this requirement, the Government has sole discretion. 

If your organization has the capability of performing these services, please provide the following information: 

1. Organization Name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, size and type of ownership for the organization, CAGE code, DUNS number; and
2. tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capacity. 

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. 

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform requirements in accordance to the attached draft Performance Work Statement are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 6 December 2023, 0900 HST. All responses to this notice shall be emailed to amber.m.burgess7.civ@us.navy.mil.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District (POH), intends to increase shared ordering capacity within existing ordering periods of the below listed Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services (Architectural) for Miscellaneous Projects in the Honolulu District Area of Responsibility:

W9128A19D0006, W9128A19D008, W9128A19D0009, W9128A19D0010, W9128A19D0011, W9128A19D0012, W9128A19D0013.

Architect-Engineer (A-E) services are required for the existing Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (IDCs) to support U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu (POH) District’s DoD construction program, which includes projects in the State of Hawaii, Territories of Guam, American Samoa and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), as well as the Freely Associated States including the Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The contracts may be used in support of Japan District (POJ) and Far East District (Korea) construction programs when their existing contracting tools are not available for use. The current requirements of the IDCs include work predominantly related to A-E services for vertical construction projects. These tasks include design, planning, studies, and site investigations, with the possibility of horizontal projects requiring similar services. A-E must possess the necessary professional qualifications, technical competence, and specialized experience to deliver services, which include preparing designs and studies, providing value engineering, and commissioning services, conducting meetings and investigations, and incorporating sustainable design features. The A-E shall obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals from local, municipal, and federal authorities required for the performance of AE services. Additionally, the A-E must ensure that all employees and subconsultants strictly adhere to the applicable laws of the United States, as well as installation regulations and state, county, and local laws while conducting operations.

The proposed value of the increase of the shared capacity of the existing IDC’s is $4 million, which will allow timely initiation of projected new A-E design requirements and modifications of existing design acquisitions until new IDC’s are awarded.

This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed via email by the closing date in SAM.gov to Kriztofer Laborete Kriztofer.R.Laborete@usace.army.mil and Tristin Suetsugu Tristin.N.Suetsugu@usace.army.mil.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

HT941025N0016

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE SUPPLY CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division – West (HCD-W), San Diego, intends to negotiate and award a firm fixed price contract for Hematology Analyzer in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) Sole Source acquisitions and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source being available to meet the Government’s needs, to:

Sysmex America, Inc.

577 Aptakisic RD

Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069-4325

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the business size standard is 1,000 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets.

The objective of this sole source award is to procure Sysmex XN550 Hematology Analyzer capable of performing the Complete Blood Count (CBC) with six-part WBC Differential. The CBC is a test panel that is requested by a credentialed provider which provides information about the cells in a patient’s blood. A clinical laboratory scientist performs the requested testing and provides the requesting provider with results of the patient’s CBC. The CBC includes a white blood cell count, red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell indices (information on red blood cell size and hemoglobin content), a platelet count as well as a white blood cell differential (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, immature granulocytes, and eosinophils are enumerated).

Supplies requirement:

(1) Sysmex XN550 Hematology Analyzer Lease

Complete Blood Count (CBC): 4,160 tests per year

Period of Performance will start 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 for base year and will include four (4) option years and 6-month option extension.

Base Period:      01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Option Period 1: 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Option Period 2: 01 April 2027 to 31 March 2028

Option Period 3: 01 April 2028 to 31 March 2029

Option Period 4: 01 April 2029 to 31 March 2030

6-Month Option Extension: 01 April 2030 to 31 October 2030

Sysmex America, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the XN550 Hematology Analyzer and sole proprietor of the requested reagents and consumables. These items are proprietary to Sysmex America Inc.

Sysmex is the only vendor that manufactures a clinical hematology analyzer that samples <26 uL of blood, performs patient reportable immature granulocytes as part of a 6-part diff utilizing fluorescent flow cytometry technology. These features provide the critical capability to detect cancer cells, allowing the medical community the ability to begin treatment immediately, all without purchasing an additional license or require additional reagents. Additionally, the Sysmex XN-550 analyzer meets the following dimensions and weight (17.72” W X 25.98” D X 17.72 H”/ 116.84 lbs) that will fit on the lab's limited countertop space. Service for the equipment is also required by the vendor as, the vendor is familiar with the extensive technical, physical and performance requirements of the analyzer.

The work shall be performed at:

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Air Force Base (AFB), Hawaii.

15th Medical Group - Clinical Laboratory Department

755 Scott Circle

JBPHH, HI 96853

Based on market research, Sysmex America, Inc. is the only source that can meet the Government’s minimum requirements for XN550 Hematology Analyzer.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the required supplies to JBPHH. Capability statements shall not exceed six (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order.

If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email capability statements as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to April L. Burbage at april.l.burbage.civ@health.mil. The closing date for challenges is no later than 10:00am Pacific Time, 13 December 2024.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District (POH), intends to increase shared ordering capacity within existing ordering periods of the below listed Indefinite Delivery Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services (Civil) for Miscellaneous Projects from the Honolulu District Area of Responsibility (AOR):

W9128A22D0005, W9128A22D0006, W9128A22D0007

Architect-Engineer (A-E) services are required for the existing Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (IDCs) to support U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu (POH) District’s DoD construction program, which includes projects in the State of Hawaii, Territories of Guam, American Samoa and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), as well as the Freely Associated States including the Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The IDCs require firms to have primary capability in Civil Services, adhering to Engineering Regulation (ER) 1110-2-1302 and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-201-01. The A-E shall provide personnel, equipment, instruments, and transportation necessary to accomplish the services and furnish reports, data, and supporting materials to the Government. Projects include site and installation utility design, wastewater collection, hydraulics and hydrologic analysis, storm water collection, topographic surveys, low impact development, site development, roadway design, antiterrorism/force protection, and associated geotechnical, structural, electrical, communications, architectural, corrosion protection, landscape, and cybersecurity design. Computer-aided drafting (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Civil Information Modeling (CIM), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) may be required, with adherence to A/E/C standards. Adequate professional supervision and quality control must be ensured throughout the work. The A-E shall obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals from local, municipal, and federal authorities required for the performance of AE services. Additionally, the A-E must ensure that all employees and subconsultants strictly adhere to the applicable laws of the United States, as well as installation regulations and state, county, and local laws while conducting operations.

The proposed value of the increase of the shared capacity of the existing IDC’s is $6 million, which will allow timely initiation of projected new A-E design requirements and modifications of existing design acquisitions until new IDC’s are awarded.

This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed via email by the closing date in SAM.gov to Kriztofer Laborete Kriztofer.R.Laborete@usace.army.mil and Tristin Suetsugu Tristin.N.Suetsugu@usace.army.mil.

This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement.  The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSW) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing the FY25 RHIB Silver Ships maintenance and repairs in Hawaii.  The Naval Special Warfare Command is especially interested in determining small business capability and interest. The Government is seeking responses from sources that can perform RHIB Silver Ships maintenance and repairs anticipated to begin in December 2024 or January 2025.

The Government has provided an outline of some of the work anticipated to be completed under the expected RHIB Silver Ships maintenance and repairs below in this sources sought. The anticipated contract type will be firm-fixed price.

What/Where to Submit: Interested companies should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact via email to the Contracting Officer, Emily Lonigro, at emily.lonigro@socom.mil with “RHIB Silver Ships maintenance and repairs Sources Sought Response” in the subject field. The notice of interest should include a brief description of your company and its capabilities as it relates to the requirements set forth below, and answers to the following specific questions.  Please limit your response to no more than 10 pages.

Anticipated scope of work and effort

1. Complete visual inspection of each vessel, trailer, installed machinery, equipment, hull and structures for discrepancies, damage and/or missing items in accordance:
   1. 5107858, Standard Electrical Installation Requirements and Nomenclature
   2. MIL-STD-2003, Electric Plant Installation Standard Methods for Surface Ships and Submarines
   3. TO300-AU-SPN-010 A, Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Small Boats and Craft, Aluminum Hulls
   4. 11X42-DI-CC-01, Boat Drawing Index
   5. 11X42-OB-CC-01, Outboard Plan and Profile
   6. 11X42-IB-CC-01, Inboard Plan and Profile
   7. 11X42-HS-CC-01, Structure Arrangement
   8. 11X42-CA-CC-01, Console Electronics Arrangement
   9. 11X42-CO-CC-01, Collar System
   10. 11X42-E-CC-01, Electrical Systems
   11. 11X42-AS-CC-01, Auxiliary Systems
   12. 11X42-F-CC-01, Fuel System
   13. 11X42-H-CC-01 Hoisting Arrangement
   14. 11X42-T-CC-01, Towing Arrangement
   15. 11X42-TR-CC-01, Transportability
   16. 11X42-D-CC-01, Misc. Details
   17. Underwater Lights Mounting Plates
   18. Suzuki Engine Manual; K13-DF250AP-300AP-99011-98J20-03BEN
   19. BOATMASTER Operations Manual Trailer: SS11M-180
   20. Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2
   21. DOL, OSHA STD 29 CFR 1915, Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Shipyard Employment
   22. NSWCCD-23-TM-2011-38A
2. BILGE/HULL WORK AND CLEANLINESS/INSPECTION
   1. Include but not limited to clean, degrease and inspect the bilge, including top of fuel tank, and engine oil lockers, for each vessel.
   2. HULL BOUNDARY TEST
3. FUEL TANK PRESSURE TEST
4. PRELIMINARY HULL / STRUCTURAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO PAINTING
   1. Include but not limited to visual inspection of areas for structural integrity, deterioration, pitting, cracks, and areas of damage or distortion and surface blemishes for each vessel.
5. SURFACE PREPARATION
   1. Include but not limited to verify surface preparation for the coating systems used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction.
6. COATING INSPECTION FOR EACH COAT (CONSISTS OF COATING THICKNESS, HOLIDAYS, AND CLEANLINESS)
   1. Include but not limited to accomplish WFT / DFT measurements of each coat applied. A gauge shall be used to verify the application of proper paint thickness for each coat, for each vessel.

QUESTIONS

1. Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 336611 (a small business must have 1,000 or less employees)?
2. How many employees does your company have?
3. Does your company have a website? If so, what is your company’s website address?
4. Does your company have access to a pier capable of berthing USS SHAMAL (PC 13)? See Enclosure (1) (A. General; c. Ship Particulars) for specifications.
5. Does your company have proper accommodations for delivery of trailer and RHIBs?
6. Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of work required?  Please provide examples of relevant and recent (within three years) past performance.
7. Does your company have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors)? In addition to the previous question, please answer the following sub-questions:
   1. Is your company a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor (MSRA)?
   2. Is your company a certified Boat Repair Contractor (ABR)?
8. Given the complexity of the work described in this announcement, including above, please describe your company’s historical experience completing work on similar systems at a similar complexity on the critical systems outlined above, or briefly describe how your company would be capable of meeting these requirements as of contract award.
9. Given the complexity and size of the work described in this announcement, does your company plan to submit a proposal in response to the anticipated solicitation for the FY25 RHIB Silver Ships maintenance and repairs?

Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act.  All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government.  NSW may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement.  This sources sought announcement is released in accordance with FAR 15.201.  This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal.  The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the market place.  Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. 

No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be granted, as a solicitation has not been prepared at this time.

When to Submit: Responses are requested no later than 1000AM ET on 03 December 2024.

Notice Regarding Sources Sought:  Please note that this sources sought is for information purposes and to identify potential sources.  This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind.

Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided.

Future information, if any, will be posted at the website for SAM.gov.

Contracting Officer Address:

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND, 2000 Trident Way San Diego, CA 92155

Location:

Execution of this requirement shall take place in Hawaii.

Point of Contact:

Emily Lonigro, Contracting Officer N01C-2, Emily.lonigro@socom.mil

This announcement is a Sources Sought (market research) Notice. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be taken as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award contract.

The following draft performance work statement is for Preventative Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Ductless Split AC Systems for facilities at various Army Installations on the Island of Oahu, State of Hawaii.

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified firms relative to the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code 238220.

Please provide the following information on your capability statement:

1) Your intent to submit a quote for this requirement when it is formally advertised;

2) Name of firm with address, phone number, e-mail address, and point of contact;

3) CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

4) Size of firm including category of small business, such as 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); and

5) Statement of Capability stating your skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specific type of work.

Firms responding to this sources sought notice, who fail to provide all of the required information requested, will not be used to assist the Government in the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this sources sought notice. Email your capability response to Travis Tonini at travis.c.tonini.civ@army.mil by Friday, December 06, 2024 at 10:00 am Hawaii Standard Time.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A QUOTE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT WHEN IT IS FORMALLY ADVERTISED, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.