Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

***This is Amendment 01 to W81EWF01291782. The PWS is revised and replaced in its entirety. An asterisk (**) is before and after changed text within the PWS(r1) (specifically Paragraphs 4.4 and 4d). V... ***This is Amendment 01 to W81EWF01291782. The PWS is revised and replaced in its entirety. An asterisk (**) is before and after changed text within the PWS(r1) (specifically Paragraphs 4.4 and 4d). Vendor Question and Answers are also posted.*** _____________________________________________________________________________________ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Competitive quotes are being requested under W81EWF91613840. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NACIS) code for the procurement is 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) and the Small Business size standard is $15.0 million. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center has a requirement for Electrical Cabinet Replacement located at the Field Research Facility. In order to receive an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management under above NAICS code. This procurement is being competed as a 100% Small Business Set A-side and in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The government intends to make a single award for this requirement. It will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quotes for less than the required items will not be accepted. The government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to communicate with offerors if determined advantageous to the government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best quoted pricing in their initial quote. Any lead time required shall be notated with submission of quote. This action has to adhere to FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. If Terms and Conditions are provided with a quote, only include those which an award would not be accepted unless included, and they will be taken into consideration. FAR Clause 52.212-2 - Evaluation Factors - Commercial Items: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: All quotes submitted will be evaluated for (1) Technical Capability, (2) Past Performance and (3) Price. The government will issue an award to the offeror whose quote is the Lowest Price of those determined to meet at least the minimum requirements to be determined Technically Capable. Past Performance - To demonstrate satisfactory past performance the Offeror shall provide documentation of satisfactory performance on past or current contracts of a similar type, size, scope and complexity, performed within the last three (3) years including references, with names and contact information of the references who can verify such past performance. Past performance information of key personnel may be provided if the company has limited or no past performance. In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror shall supply a certified statement with their offer that no past performance information is available. The Government's approach to evaluating past performance is to check the references provided by the contractor to verify satisfactory past performance as well as data obtained from other sources available i.e. government database, past contract files, etc. The Offeror is cautioned that while the Government will consider data from other sources, the burden of demonstrating satisfactory past performance rests with the Offeror. Technical Capability is defined as the documented capability to meet the minimum requirements of the project as specified in this solicitation and the attached specifications, including evidence of the offeror's capability to provide the service specified and the ability to meet the Period of Performance. Price - All quotes submitted will be evaluated for Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Offeror's are encouraged to propose their best price. It is incumbent upon the offeror to submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical capability and quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the government to determine technical capability and quoted price may be cause for rejection of your quote. Before a complete evaluation of your quote can be made offerors must provide "Offeror Representations and Certifications" for their company. The preferred method for providing Reps & Certs is to include this information in your SAM registration. Offerors who do not include their Reps & Certs in their SAM registration must print, complete, and include FAR Clause 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - with their quote package. In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222?38, FAR Clause 52.222?35, FAR Clause 52.222?37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set?aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts: Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program – http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf In accordance with the specifications provided, award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88 (05/16/2016) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DPN 20160630, (06/30/2016). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at www.farsite.hill.af.mil. The following apply to this acquisition: 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees 52.204-7, System for Award Management Registration (Deviation) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration (Deviation) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relation Act 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American- Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.243-1, Changes – Fixed Price 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by Government of a Terrorist Country 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD. Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.sam.gov Interested parties must include, with their quote, their CAGE code and a completed 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification or state that the offeror has completed Offeror Representations and Certification. Product literature containing specifications for quote product shall be submitted as well. Interested parties may submit quotes for consideration by the Government to stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil not later than 22 June 2020 – 2:00 P.M., CST. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please reference W81EWF01291782 in all correspondence. Offerors should check the FedBizOpps website (https://beta.sam.gov) often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones. Responses to this announcement must be complete and include Past Performance, Technical Capability and Pricing. Any questions shall be emailed to Stacy.D.Thurman@usace.army.mil. It is the interested Offerors' responsibility to check FedBizOpps for updated information. Place of Performance: USACE, Field Research Facility 1261 Duck Road Duck, NC 27949