Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (FAR 15.101-2) to the Offeror that is determined to be ... The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (FAR 15.101-2) to the Offeror that is determined to be responsible in accordance with FAR 9.103. Only proposals that are evaluated as Technically Acceptable will be evaluated for Price. The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to enter into discussions if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Therefore, it is particularly important that each Offeror provide its best offer. Proposals shall be reviewed to determine whether they conform to the formal requirements of the solicitation. Failure to respond or follow the instructions regarding the organization and content of the proposal volumes listed herein may result in the Offeror' s proposal being eliminated from further consideration for award. Questions are due on 29 Apr 2022 at 12:00 PM, EST. Proposal due date has been updated to no later than 12:00 PM EST, on 24 May 2022. Please acknowledge Amendment 1 (date change) on the second page of 1442 proposal document. Recommend all offerors (via telephone call to appropriate Government POC) confirm receipt of all emailed proposals and revisions. Ensure you acknowledge all amendments in your proposal. A site visit will be held on 26 Apr 2022, 09:30 AM EST. Participants will meet at the Patriot Golf Course front Sign in Bedford MA (200 Springs Road Bedford MA 01730, Bedford, MA 01730). Contractors shall provide the names of who will be attending the site visit no later than 22 Apr 2022, 9:30 AM EST by notifying all Points of Contact listed above. Contractors will be limited to two (2) personnel, and must adhere to base, local, and CDC guidelines. RFI Answers: Q: Will the NTP be awarded after the permits are approved by the town? Just because if it's awarded before the permits are approved and the duration of the project is only 210 days, and the permitting/approval from the town takes a year then you're stuck paying the liquidated damages through no fault of the contractor. A: The Period of Performance (POP) included on p. 185 of the Statement of Work (SOW), Part 3, Section 1.6.2, states the Contractor is to "Submit 65% design plans within 60 days of NTP. Utilize 65% design plans to apply for any required permits, i.e. Notice of Intent from local Conservation Commission." Furthermore, the POP indicates that 60 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Contractor may start applying for permits; and that within 75 days from the start of applying for permits (NTP + 135 days), construction can commence. The Contractor is to do their due diligence in obtaining the specified permits in this 75-day timeframe. Should any "reasonable" delays occur in the processing of permits, a letter of 30-day notice, is to be submitted by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer for approval for an extension.