Soo Compressed Air Distribution System

1. Soo Compressed Air Distribution System W911XK-12-R-0012

2. Unrestricted procurement The NAICS code is 236210, with a Small Business Size Standard of $33.5 million in average annual receipts. Competition

3. Section 00100 – Instructions for submission of proposals Volume I: Past Performance Information Original and 4 copies Volume II: Technical Capability Information Original and 4 copies Volume III: Pricing Information Original and 1 copy What to Submit

4. Completed by Offeror: Exhibit A, Past Performance Relevancy Exhibit B, Subcontractor Info & Consent Completed by references: Exhibit C, Past Performance Reference Must be sent from references only Volume I must NOT contain pricing information Volume I Past Performance

5. Technical Proposal Contents: Key Project Personnel Capabilities and Experience Organization and Technical Approach Schedule Subcontracting Program Performance Volume II must NOT contain pricing information Volume II Technical Capability

6. Key Project Personnel Capabilities and Experience Provide a consolidated list of key personnel with name, position title and description of project responsibility for each Indicate whether each individual has had a significant role in any of the project examples If reassignment of personnel is considered possible, provide alternate professionals for each assignment Include prime contractor’s project manager and on-site general superintendent responsible for construction For each person provide a brief resume at the end of the section Offerors shall provide letters of commitment from all proposed key personnel not currently employed by the team members Volume II must NOT contain pricing information Volume IITechnical Capability

7. Organization and Technical Approach Describe subcontractor and manufacturer resources Describe proposed management structure for team Describe the technical approach Describe team’s quality control approach Schedule Provide a schedule in chart format that demonstrates a clear understanding of the work and an ability to coordinate resources to meet the RFP requirements Volume II must NOT contain pricing information Volume IITechnical Capability

8. Subcontracting Program Performance Provide a subcontracting plan which contains separate dollar and percentage subcontracting goals with all administrative elements developed for this specific project Volume II must NOT contain pricing information Volume IITechnical Capability

9. Contents: SF 1442, signed by an authorized representative of the company Proposed prices of each line item Section 0600, Representations and Certifications Make sure your registration is current at: Central Contractor Registration -- www.ccr.gov Online Representations and Certifications -- orca.bpn.gov Volume IIIPricing Information

10. Carefully review sections: 00100, Instructions, Conditions & Notices to Offerors Due date/time, method of submission, etc. 00110, Proposal Preparation Instructions Proposal contents, format, length, etc. 00120, Proposal Evaluation & Basis for Award Proposal Preparation

11. RFP includes Davis-Bacon Wage Determination MI113 A bid guarantee is required, 20% of bid or $3 million, whichever is less Performance and Payment Bonds in 100% of the contract value must be provided within 10 days after award. Subcontracting Plans for large businesses – in accordance with DFARS 252.219-7003 (will be added in a future amendment) Proposal Preparation

12. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the RFP instructions; NO faxed or e-mailed proposals will be accepted. Failure to submit a complete proposal may result in removal from consideration for award. Proposal Preparation

13. “Best Value” Award Basis “Best Value” is defined as an award based on the greatest overall benefit to the Government in response to the requirement. Award is based on other factors in addition to price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are of equal importance, and, when combined, are approximately equal to Price Proposal Evaluation

14. Proposal Evaluation – Past Performance

15. Proposals will be given technical capability risk ratings based on the offeror’s technical approach, proposed schedule, qualifications and other considerations as described in the sub-factors, elements and other considerations. The four sub-factors are as follows: Key Project Personnel Capabilities and Experience Organization and Technical Approach Schedule Subcontracting Program Performance The sub-factors are listed in descending order of importance Evaluation will be at the factor level (i.e. rating will be given for Technical Capability as a whole) Ratings are source-selection sensitive Proposal Evaluation -Technical

16. Proposal Evaluation -Technical

17. Proposals will be given past performance risk ratings based on the relevance of past performance reference questionnaire responses and the Government’s own past performance rating system (CCASS). The five sub-factors are as follows: Management Effectiveness Quality Control Timely Performance Compliance with Safety Standards Compliance with Federal laws and regulations The sub-factors are listed in descending order of importance Evaluation will be at the factor level (i.e. rating will be given for Past Performance as a whole) Ratings are source-selection sensitive Proposal Evaluation – Past Performance

18. Proposal Evaluation – Past Performance • RELEVANCE • VERY RELEVANT - Projects involved the magnitude of effort and complexities similar to this project. • RELEVANT - Projects involved less magnitude of effort and complexities similar to this project • SEMI-RELEVANT - Projects involved much less magnitude of effort and complexities similar to this project. • NOT RELEVANT – Projects involved none or significantly less magnitude of effort and complexities than what this solicitation requires. • Relevancy may affect an offeror’s overall Past Performance rating

19. The Contracting Officer will e-mail the Award Notice to the awardee An award notice including the contract price and awardee name and address will be posted to FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) No information regarding unsuccessful proposals will be released Award Procedures

20. All Plans and Specifications are posted at FedBizOpps. It is a prime contractor’s responsibility to provide its subcontractors with copies of the plans and specifications. Plans andSpecifications

21. The Government intends to award without discussions - do not anticipate a chance to make corrections or changes. Your first proposal will probably be your only proposal. Read the solicitation requirements carefully. Consider using Section 00120 to “rate” yourself before submitting the proposal - Is it complete? Important Reminders

22. All RFP amendments will be posted on FedBizOpps (FBO) Check FBO regularly for changes Be sure to register at FBO – this is the “bidders mailing list” and you will get automatic notices of changes in most cases Proposal are due 31 May 2012, no extension is anticipated After the proposal due date, no information will be available until award Important Reminders

23. Questions must be submitted via email to LRE-Quotes@usace.army.mil no later than 21 May 2012. Submit questions to the Contracting Office only, do not call other Government personnel. Questions received late may be held and addressed after the RFP closing with those who submitted offers Questions and Answers will be posted to FedBizOpps. Questions

24. Questions?