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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 15, 2011 FBO #3339
SOLICITATION NOTICE

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Notice Date: 1/13/2011
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Contracting Office: NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
ZIP Code: 44135
Solicitation Number: NNC11ZCH003Q
Response Due: 2/3/2011
Archive Date: 1/13/2012
Point of Contact: Brian Scott Huth, Contract Specialist, Phone 216-433-6693, Fax 216-433-2480, Email brian.s.huth@nasa.gov
E-Mail Address: Brian Scott Huth
(brian.s.huth@nasa.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared inaccordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional informationincluded in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposalsare being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.This procurement is set aside for small businesses. A single-source Blanket PurchaseAgreement (BPA) will be awarded from this combined synopsis/solicitation.The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 05-47.The NAICs Code is 238220 and the small business size standard for this procurement is $14Million, respectively. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotationwhich shall be considered by the agency. The offeror shall state in their offer theirsize status for this procurement.This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the tasks listed in theStatement of Work (SOW). Please see the Solicitation Instructions that follow thespecification portion of this solicitation.If you are viewing this solicitation on the fedbizopps Web site, you must check the NASABusiness Web site for amendments, attachments and forms (this is due to the fedbizoppssoftware design). Attachments and the SF 1449 for this procurement may be viewed at:http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22. It is the offerorsresponsibility to check the NASA Business Web site for any amendments.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (Structural Ironworker, Boilermaker and Pipefitter Services):Contractor shall perform all requested Structural Ironwork, Boilermaker and PipefitterServices on the research facility.CONTRACT TYPE:Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).BPA VALUE:Estimated value shall not exceed $600,000.00.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:Two years from date of award.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:NASA Glenn Research CenterDELIVERY SCHEDULE AND FOB POINT:Services to be provided shall be in accordance with dates indicated in the task ordersawarded off of the BPA. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, NASA Glenn Research Center. SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS:All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Offers for the items described above are due no later than February 3, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.EST to: NASA Glen Research Center21000 Brookpark Rd.Cleveland, OH 44135Attn: Brian Huth, M/S 60-1Note to those proposing their terms and conditions: provide a copy of such for evaluationby the Government. The Government is NOT subject to state sales tax or laws of aspecific state. Therefore, either line out such language or clearly state what terms arenot subject to the Government for the instant procurement. Note to those offering imported items or items subject to duties, freight and insuranceon individual task orders: The proposed price SHALL include all duties and shipping andcosts. The Government is self insured and does not pay extraordinary insurance other thanthat already included in normal shipping practices.Proposed price SHALL include any and all labor categories and rates the offeror believesare necessary to complete associated tasks.Your offer may take exceptions to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. If so,state the item taken exception to and the proposed alternative. Note that by your doingso, the Contracting Officer may reject your offer as non-responsive if it is not in thebest interest of the Government to accept the alternative offered. Your offer shouldinclude: FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/paymentterms, warranty duration (if applicable), Cage Code, DUNS identification number,Representations and Certifications, identification of any special commercial terms,description of items offered per 52.212-1 (and as modified), and the offer shall besigned by an authorized company representative. Offerors are encouraged to use theStandard Form 1449, Solicitation/ Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL:http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml. Fill in Block 17a includingCAGE and DUNS codes. Faxed offers are NOT acceptable.PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONSThe offerors response to this solicitation shall include a package as described below. Offerors are advised that their proposals are presumed to represent their best effort andmost complete response to this solicitation. Offerors are requested to submit oneoriginal signed offer. Your technical and price proposals will be compared to thesolicitation requirements for determination of best value. -Technical Capability: 5 Page limit -Past Performance: 2 Page Limit Per Past Performance Reference-Price: No Page Limit Offerors are requested to provide:Past PerformanceOfferor shall provide references from three Government and/or industry clients you haveprovided services for in the past three years.This information should clearlydemonstrate past performance and experience to similar work efforts. Past Performance list shall contain:1.Customer's name, address, and telephone number of both the lead contractual andtechnical personnel most familiar with the Offerors performance record. (Please verifytelephone numbers provided are current and correct.)2.Contract number, type, and total original and present or final contract value.3.Date of contract, place(s) of performance, and delivery dates or period ofperformance4.Brief description of contract work and comparability to the proposed effort. Itis not sufficient to state that it is comparable in magnitude and scope. Rationale mustbe provided to demonstrate that it is comparable.5.Method of acquisition: competitive or non-competitive.Technical CapabilityThe Offeror shall provide details of its approach for meeting the technical requirementsof the SOW. The offerors approach shall clearly demonstrate their understanding of therequirements. At a minimum the plan should address:1.A detailed description of disciplines, skills, and techniques the offeror plansto use in the performance of this work.2.A description of how the offeror plans to provide project management for multipleprojects simultaneously. 3.Key Personnel- the Offeror shall include the education, list of allcertifications, summary of total experience, and a summary of experience in similar work(including similar types of government contracts) of key personnel.PriceThe offeror shall provide pricing information to include all labor categories,corresponding fully-burdened labor rates (which include any markups), material handlingcosts, etc., the offeror believes is needed to complete the tasks described in the SOW.APPLICABLE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS:FAR 52.212-1 (JUN 2008), Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items is applicable andincluded herein by reference. FAR 52.212-4 (MAR 2009), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicableand included herein by reference. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.247-34F.O.B. Destination. (NOV 1991), 1852.215-84 Ombudsman. (OCT 2003), 1852.223-72 Safety andHealth (Short Form). (APR 2002), 1852.225-70 Export Licenses. (FEB 2000), 1852.237-73Release of Sensitive Information. (JUN 2005) FAR 52.212-5 (JUL 2010), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes orExecutive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses areincorporated by reference: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-TierSubcontract Awards (JUL 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282)(31 U.S.C. 6101 note), 52.222-50,Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clauses: a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions oflaw or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77,108-78) (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that theContracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference toimplement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercialitems: X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), withAlternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). __ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small BusinessConcerns (JULY 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicatein its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (4) [Reserved] X (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995). __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004). __ (6)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C.644).__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995). __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004). X (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2)and (3)). __ (8)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sept 2006) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4).__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001). __ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001). __ (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (10) 52.219-16, Liquidated DamagesSubcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (11)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small DisadvantagedBusiness Concerns (SEPT 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive theadjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). __ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of52.219-23.. __ (12) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation ProgramDisadvantagedStatus and Reporting (Oct 1999) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (13) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation ProgramIncentiveSubcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (14) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessSet-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). X (15)52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (April 2009) (15U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). X (16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (17) 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (E.O.13126). X (18) 52.222.21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). X (19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). __ (20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of theVietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X (21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C.793). __ (22) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of theVietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues orFees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). __ (24)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content forEPA-Designated Products (Aug 2000) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Aug 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). X (25) 52.225-1, Buy American ActSupplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). X (26)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American ActFree Trade AgreementsIsraeli Trade Act (Nov 2006)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78,108-286, 109-53 and 109-169). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004). __ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004). X (27) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2006) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301note). X (28) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s,proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of theDepartment of the Treasury). __ (29) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (30) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (42U.S.C. 5150). __ (31) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (32) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C.255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). X (33) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration(Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (34) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferOther than Central ContractorRegistration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (35) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (36) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (37)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb2006)(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable tocommercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated inthis contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicableto acquisitions of commercial items: X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (July 2005) (41 U.S.C. 351, etseq.). X (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract ActPrice Adjustment(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, etseq.). X (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract ActPrice Adjustment (Feb2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with theprovisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealedbid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain theclause at 52.215-2, Audit and RecordsNegotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of theComptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractorsdirectly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times therecords, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FARSubpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If thiscontract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the workterminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final terminationsettlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or thesettlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made availableuntil such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures andpractices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does notrequire the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does notmaintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and(d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, otherthan those in paragraphs (i) through (vii) of this paragraph in a subcontract forcommercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall beas required by the clause (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer furthersubcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small businessconcerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), thesubcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontractingopportunities. (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (iii) 52.222-35, EqualOpportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and OtherEligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action forWorkers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (v) 52.222-39, Notification ofEmployee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). (vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (July 2005), flow down requiredfor all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, etseq.). (vii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance withparagraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercialitems a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractualobligations. (End of Clause)1852.242-70 TECHNICAL DIRECTION (As Amended) (a) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the written technicaldirection of the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), who shall bespecifically appointed by the Contracting Officer in writing in accordance with NASA FARSupplement 1842.270. 'Technical direction' means a directive to the Contractor thatapproves approaches, solutions, designs, or refinements; fills in details or otherwisecompletes the general description of work or documentation items; shifts emphasis amongwork areas or tasks; or furnishes similar instruction to the Contractor. Technicaldirection includes requiring studies and pursuit of certain lines of inquiry regardingmatters within the general tasks. (b) The COTR does not have the authority to, and shall not, issue any instructionpurporting to be technical direction that-- (1) Constitutes an assignment of additional work outside the statement of work;(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the changes clause;(3) Constitutes a basis for any increase or decrease in the total estimated contractcost, the fixed fee (if any), or the time required for contract performance; (4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract; or(5) Interferes with the contractor's rights to perform the terms and conditions of thecontract. (c) All technical direction shall be issued in writing by the COTR with a signatureconcurrence by the Contracting Officer. (d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directionduly issued by the COTR in the manner prescribed by this clause and within the COTR'sauthority. If, in the Contractor's opinion, any instruction or direction by the COTRfalls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (b) of this clause, theContractor shall not proceed but shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing within 5working days after receiving it and shall request the Contracting Officer to take actionas described in this clause. Upon receiving this notification, the Contracting Officershall either issue an appropriate contract modification within a reasonable time oradvise the Contractor in writing within 30 days that the instruction or direction is-- (1) Rescinded in its entirety; or (2) Within the requirements of the contract and does not constitute a change under thechanges clause of the contract, and that the Contractor should proceed promptly with itsperformance. (e) A failure of the contractor and contracting officer to agree that the instruction ordirection is both within the requirements of the contract and does not constitute achange under the changes clause, or a failure to agree upon the contract action to betaken with respect to the instruction or direction, shall be subject to the Disputesclause of this contract. (f) Any action(s) taken by the contractor in response to any direction given by anyperson other than the Contracting Officer or the COTR shall be at the Contractor's risk. (End of Clause)MISCELLANEOUS:Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 5 daysafter the posting date of this notice. Please contact Brian Huth atbrian.s.huth@nasa.gov.Ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note 'B.'It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the releaseof solicitation amendments (if any): http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22 Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combinationsynopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL:http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm SELECTION PROCESS:52.212-2 EvaluationCommercial Items (Jan 1999) (a)The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to theresponsible offeror on a BEST VALUE basis. The Government will award a contract to that offeror whose offer meets the specificationsand is the most advantageous to the Government, with consideration given to the factorsof past performance, technical capability, and price.1) Selection and award will be made on an aggregate basis. The awardee is required tohave a technically capable offer and highly relevant past performance. Past performanceand technical capability will be determined by a review of the information submitted bythe offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offeredmeets the Government's requirement (see specifications above).It is critical thatofferors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (See FAR52.212-1(b)). - Past performance will consider the offerors experience in work efforts similar to thatbeing requested.- Technical capability will consider the offerors understanding, approach, andqualifications of the staff to complete the required effort.- Price will be considered for completeness and compared to the other offerors.The Government considers past performance, technical capability, and price all of equalimportance in determining award.(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished tothe successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shallresult in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offersspecified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer),whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice ofwithdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (AUG 2009), OfferorRepresentations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. These may beobtained via the internet at URL:http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/SAP/52-212-3plusadd.pdf. These representations andcertifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract. See Attachment A: Statement of Work & B: Wage Determination
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