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Details: The Veteran S Administration (va) Office Of Research And Development, Regional Procurement Office East In Pittsburgh, Pa Intends To Negotiate On A Sole Source Basis With Ipsos Public Affairs Based In Washington, Dc On Behalf Of The Genomes2veterans Research Program Of The Va Boston Healthcare System. The Requirement Is To Provide Research Advisory Support Specializing In All Stages Of The Research Life Cycle, Including The Design, Construction, Engagement (e.g., Recruitment, Enrollment, Surveys, Etc.), And Maintenance Of Research Cohorts. The Contractor Shall Provide Services To Assist The Genomes2veterans Research Program In The Planning, Conduct, And Completion Of The Nationwide Progress Study. The Progress Study Is A National Pragmatic Randomized Clinical Trial Of Precision Prostate Cancer Screening Versus Usual Care Across The National Veterans Health Administration Healthcare System. Five Thousand Prostate Cancer Screen-eligible Men Will Be Recruited Nationally And Randomly Allocated To Receive Typical Shared Decision-making Information About Prostate Cancer Screening Or Precision Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations Tailored To Their Level Of Risk From Rare Pathogenic Variants, Polygenic Risk Score (prs), And Family History. the Specific Work To Be Performed Includes: recruitment And Enrollment va Will Leverage The Extensive Experience Of The Firm To Deploy A Mixed-mode Participant Recruitment Strategy Involving, But Not Limited To, Such Outreach Methods As Follows: va Will Deploy 200,000 Email Invitations Directing Veterans To Enroll Online. the Research Firm Will Deploy 25,000 Letters Which Will Direct Individuals To Enroll Via Telephone Or Online. Another Email Reminder Will Be Deployed Alongside The Letters Above. Va Will Oversee All Email Outreach. the Research Firm Will Deploy 23,750 Postcard Reminders (assuming 1,250 Will Reply To The Follow-up Letter). Postcards Will Direct Individuals To Enroll Via Telephone Or Online. Another Email Reminder Is Deployed Alongside The Letter Above. Va Oversees All Email Outreach. enrollment Will Be Conducted Via Online Or Telephone Means. Va Will Oversee All Online Communication And Enrollment. The Research Firm Will Oversee All Telephone Enrollment. Calls Will Consist Of Incoming Calls To Join The Research Cohort, To Receive More Information About Participation, And To Ask Questions. The Research Firm Will Also Conduct Outgoing Phone Calls To Gauge Letter Recipients Interest In Joining The Research Cohort. Program Developed Verification Information And Enrollment Questions Will Be Administered In Both Verbal (to Be Used During Phone Engagement By The Research Firm) And Electronic Formats (via Qualtrics Or Similar, Managed By Va). Va Will Provide The Research Firm With Study-related Resources And Participant Specific Information Such As, But Not Limited To, Study Team Contact Information, Study Information, And Personalized Web Links For Respondents To Enroll In The Cohort Or To Complete Surveys Electronically. In Addition, A Telephone Helpline Will Be Available For Individuals To Ask Questions About The Program. Va Will Oversee The Telephone Helpline. once Enrolled And After Completion Of The Baseline Survey And Saliva Swab Receipt (via Laboratory), Enrolled Participants Will Be Compensated For Their Enrollment. The Research Firm Will Administer 5,000 Incentive Mailings (represents Total Enrolled), Sending A $25 Check (or Equivalent Incentive, I.e., Gift Card) Printed On Three-part Pressure-seal Self-mailer Form, Mailed In The Us With First-class Postage. baseline Survey enrolled Participants Will Have The Option Of Completing The Baseline Survey Via Phone, Mail, Or Online Means. The Research Firm Will Oversee All Mail Survey Outgo And Returns Processing. Va Will Oversee Phone-based And Online Survey Administration. The Research Firm Will Deploy All Check (or Equivalent) Incentives To Survey Respondents. the Baseline Survey Will Be Administered As Follows: va Will Deploy An Initial Email Invitation To All Members. va Will Deploy Email Reminder #1 To All Non-responders. va Will Deploy Email Reminder #2 To All Non-responders. The Research Firm Will Concurrently Administer A Postcard. the Research Firm Will Mail A Cover Letter & Survey To The Remaining Non-responders. the Research Firm Will Process 1,250 Mail Returns (25% Of Total Members), Including The Disposition Of Marginal Comments, Provision Of Disposition Codes In The Data Files, And Adherence To Va-compliant Paper Data Destruction Methods And Timelines. members Will Be Incentivized For Completion Of The Baseline Survey And Saliva Swab Receipt. The Research Firm Will Oversee Incentive Mailout Of 5,000 Incentive Mailings Of A $25 Check (or Equivalent Incentive) Printed On Three-part Pressure-seal Self-mailer Form, Mailed In The Us With First-class Postage. requirements at A Minimum, The Contractor Supporting The Va Progress Program Shall Have Experience With The Following: conducting Multi-mode Veteran Research Studies Of Similar Size And Scope That Include The Design, Construction, Engagement, And Maintenance Of Large Research Cohorts. establishing And Maintaining Custom Representative Research Cohorts For 5+ Years obtaining And Holding An Agency Authority To Operate (ato) And Fedramp Approved Environment. leveraging Established Processes For Handling Veteran Research Subjects In Crisis. maintaining A Deep Bench Of Research Experts Experienced With The Nuances Of Veteran Research Health Programs. the Research Firm Shall Have The Following Characteristics: expertise In The Development Of Complex, Stratified Sampling Plans To Ensure Appropriate Recruitment Methods And Enrollment Rates Among Under-represented Groups In Biomedical Research (ubr). Methods. successful Experience In The Recruitment Of Veterans For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Particularly Using Multi-modal, Stepwise Recruitment Methods, Including Carefully Designed Outreach Materials, Mailing Processes, And Hard-copy And Electronic Recruitment Packages. an Established Nationwide Strategy To Engagement And Retention That Maintains Participant Interest And Involvement Over The Research Study Life Cycle. established Response Rates Of 70% Or Higher For All Field And Data Collection Activities. can Flexibly Extend Data Collection Period And Send Multiple Reminders To Participants, If Necessary. can Incentivize Participation With Direct Payments To Help With The Completion Rate. extensive Experience Providing Research Services To Va Ranging Myriad Study Designs, Sampling Approaches, Data Collection Mechanisms, And Analytic Methods. workflow task 1: Finalize Recruitment And Enrollment Process. the Research Firm Will Work Closely With The Program To Develop And Finalize A Multi-modal Recruitment And Enrollment Strategy. They Shall Provide Feedback About Sampling Strategy, Outreach Mechanisms, And Follow-up, Among Other Important Features. deliverable: Recruitment And Enrollment Strategy Leveraging Both Research Firm And Va Resources And Processes. task 2: Continual Evaluation Of The Recruitment And Enrollment Strategy. the Research Firm And Va Shall Conduct Quality Control Assessment Of The Recruitment And Enrollment Strategy To Identify Potential Gaps, Bottlenecks, Or Opportunities For Improvement Throughout The Research Study Life Cycle. deliverable: Implement A Recruitment Letter Distribution Process Involving, But Not Limited To, Standing Up Of A Transfer Mechanism To Obtain Participant Mailing Data, Development Of Recruitment Materials, Printing, Mailing, Postage, And Follow Up (e.g., Postcards) To Potential Research Participants. task 3: Deploy Approximately 25,000 Or More Recruitment Packages To Potential Research Participants, Including Follow-up In The Form Of Postcards. The Research Firm Will Implement The Finalized Recruitment Strategy To Engage In Large-scale Outreach To Potential Research Participants. deliverable: Establish A Call Center To Conduct Telephone Follow-up And Study Enrollment. task 4: Enroll, At Minimum, 30% Of The Expected Cohort (~1250 Participants) Via Inbound And Outbound Telephone Engagement, Including Review Of Eligibility And Consent Information, Recording Of Participant Decision (consent, Decline, Etc.), And Date Of Consent, Among Other Operational Outcomes. deliverable: Administration Of The Baseline (and/or Follow-up) Survey Via Mail And Deliver Of Survey Responses To Va. task 5: Conduct The Baseline Survey On Participants Interested In Administration Via Mail. the Research Firm Will Deploy The Baseline Survey Nationally To Participants Interested In Completing The Assessment By Mail. Each Assigned Survey Will Have A Unique Id To Track Which Respondents Have Completed The Survey And To Avoid Unnecessary Reminders. task 6: Deliver The Survey Data To G2v. the Research Firm Needs To Electronically Deliver A Cleaned Data Set With Appropriate Coding And Data Labels That Contain No Protected Health Information. in Addition, Within 10 Days Of Survey Completion, The Research Firm Needs To Provide A Draft Report Describing The Survey Procedures, Sampling And Data Collection Procedures, A Codebook, Participant Recruitment Methods, Technical Details, And Summary Results. This Will Include Key Survey Statistics Such As The Recruitment Rate, Profile Rate, Completion Rate, And Cumulative Response Rate. The Research Firm Will Submit A Final Report Incorporating Any Responses And Comments From The Investigators. deliverable: Distribute Baseline (and/or Follow-up) Study Incentives. task 7: Prepare And Distribute ~5000 Incentive Mailings. within 10 Days Of Survey Completion And Biospecimen Collection (as Confirmed By Va), The Research Firm Will Send A $25 Check (or Equivalent Incentive, I.e. Gift Card) Printed On Three-part Pressure-seal Self-mailer Form, Mailed In The Us With First-class Postage To Qualifying Participants. the Requirement Will Take Place At A Va Facility In Boston, Ma. The Sole Source Is Pursuant To Far 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source And No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements And Far 13.5. This Notice Of Intent Is Not A Request For Competitive Proposals, However; Any Responsible Source Who Believes It Is Capable Of Meeting The Requirement May Submit A Capability Statement And Supporting Documentation To The Contracting Office No Later Than Friday, June 14, 2024, (10:00 Am, Est). Interest/capability Statements May Be Sent To Michael Haydo At Michael.haydo@va.gov. No Telephone Responses Will Be Accepted. A Determination Not To Compete The Proposed Requirement Based Upon The Responses To This Notice Is Solely Within The Discretion Of The Government.

Details: National Aeronautics And Space Administration (nasa) Langley Research Center (larc) Intends To Extend Contract Nnl13aa14c With Jacobs Technology, Inc. (jacobs) On A Sole-source Basis Pursuant To 10 U.s.c 2304(c)(1), As Implemented By Far 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source And No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Objective Is To Exercise Far Clause 52.217-8, Option To Extend Services, For A Total Of Six (6) Months. the Current Center Maintenance, Operations, And Engineering (cmoe) Contract Provides Critical Support Services In The Areas Of Research Operations, Maintenance, And Engineering. These Technical Services Include: research Facilities Operations For Highly Specialized Wind Tunnels, Laboratories, Test Stands, Instrumentation Calibration/repair; central Utilities Operations (e.g., Steam, Compressed Air, Electrical Power Distribution, Potable Water); technology Development And Administration For Facility Automation Systems (fas) And Data Acquisition Systems (das); research And Institutional Facility Maintenance Including Preventive Maintenance, Trouble Calls, Reliability Centered Maintenance (rcm), And Integrated Operations Center (ioc) Maintenance; And facility Engineering (e.g., Design, Construction, Configuration Management, Tactical Engineering, Pressure System Recertification, Project Management/planning Support). the Extension Will Extend The Period Of Performance Of The Current Contract, Nnl13aa14c For Six (6) Months. The Period Of Performance Will Be Extended From February 1, 2024 Through July 31, 2024. The Current Contractor, Jacobs Is Considered The Only Contractor That Can Meet Larc's Needs Given The Short Period Of Performance For The Extension. Awarding A Six-month Contract To Another Source, At The Same Time As Larc Is Conducting A Competitive Procurement For Cmoe Ii (follow-on) Contract Would Result In Substantial Duplication Of Costs And Unacceptable Delays In Fulfilling The Government's Requirements And Not Allow For A Sufficient Phase-in Period, Thereby Affecting The Continuity Of Services And Causing Unacceptable Delays In Fulfilling Larc's Requirements. this Notice Of Intent To Extend Services Is Not A Request For Competitive Proposals. However, Interested Organizations May Submit Their Capabilities And Qualifications In Writing To The Identified Point Of Contact No Later Than 3:00 P.m. Eastern Standard Time On January 11, 2024. A Determination By The Government Not To Compete This Proposed Effort On A Full And Open Competition Basis, Based Upon Responses To This Notice, Is Solely Within The Discretion Of The Government. oral Communications Are Not Acceptable In Response To This Notice. nasa Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, Is Applicable. The Center Ombudsman For This Acquisition Can Be Found At: Https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/procurement-ombuds-comp-advocate-listing.pdf

Details: Description February 8, 2024 Request For Quotation No.: 2024-cims(013)-npsvp-0004 Procurement Of License For Endpoint Protection Solution (negotiated Procurement – Small Value Procurement) Sir/madam: The Credit Information Corporation Through Credit Information Management System Invites You To Submit Your Quotation / Offer For The Item/s Described Below Using The Price Proposal Form (see Annex "a") Subject To The Terms And Conditions Stated In The Rfq And Terms Of Reference (see Annex “b”). Lot Particulars Qty Uom Unit Cost (in Php) Approved Budget For The Contract (abc In Php) 1 License For Endpoint Protection Solution Qty: 100 Seats A.) One (1) Year Unlimited Phone Support B.) One (1) Year Unlimited Email Support C.) One (1) Year Consumable 8 X 5 Onsite Support With Next Business Day Response Time D.) Four (4) Visits Of Onsite Support During The Contract Period E.) Fine Tune, Correct And/or Enhance As May Be Needed To Address Business Requirements F.) Correct/fix Any System Problems Identified Within The Agreed Service Level 1 Lot 456,960.00 456,960.00 2 License For Endpoint Protection Solution * Quantity: 45 Seats A.) One (1) Year Unlimited Phone Support B.) One (1) Year Unlimited Email Support C.) One (1) Year Consumable 8 X 5 Onsite Support With Next Business Day Response Time D.) Four (4) Visits Of Onsite Support During The Contract Period E.) Fine Tune, Correct And/or Enhance As May Be Needed To Address Business Requirements F.) Correct/fix Any System Problems Identified Within The Agreed Service Level 1 Lot 205,632.00 205,632.00 3 License For Endpoint Protection Solution * Quantity: 40 Seats A.) One (1) Year Unlimited Phone Support B.) One (1) Year Unlimited Email Support C.) One (1) Year Consumable 8 X 5 Onsite Support With Next Business Day Response Time D.) Four (4) Visits Of Onsite Support During The Contract Period E.) Fine Tune, Correct And/or Enhance As May Be Needed To Address Business Requirements F.) Correct/fix Any System Problems Identified Within The Agreed Service Level 1 Lot 182,784.00 182,784.00 Total Abc In Php (inclusive Of Vat) 845,376.00 Bidders May Bid In Any Or All Of The Three (3) Lots. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc For Each Lot Shall Be Automatically Rejected At The Opening Of Quotations. Contract Duration: Lot 1 (100 Seats): One (1) Calendar Year Lot 2 (45 Seats): One (1) Calendar Year Or May 26, 2024 – May 25, 2025 Lot 3 (40 Seats): One (1) Calendar Year Or April 11, 2024 – April 10, 2025 Delivery Schedule: Please Refer To Annex “b”, Item No. 6 Delivery Site: 6f, Exchange Corner Bldg., 107 Va Rufino St. Cor. Esteban St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Submit Your Proposal, Together With The Following Documents, Duly Signed By You Or Your Duly Authorized Representative, Not Later Than February 14, 2024, 1:00 P. M. Philgeps Certificate/number; Mayor’s/business Permit For The Current Year Latest Income/business Tax Returns; Notarized Omnibus Sworn Statement (annex C); And For Authorized Representatives: Spa (sole Proprietorship/partnership), Secretary’s Certificate Or Board Resolution (corporation). Note: Philgeps Platinum Registration Certificate May Be Submitted In Lieu Of Philgeps Number, And Mayor’s/business Permit For The Current Year Only One (1) Set Of Documents Certified To Be True Copies Of The Original Shall Be Required. Proposals And Other Documents Required Shall Be Sent Electronically To Procurementunit@creditinfo.gov.ph. Electronically Submitted Proposals And Documents Must Be Submitted On Or Before The Deadline Of Submission As Stated In This Rfq. Upon Determination Of Your Technical, Legal And Financial Eligibility, The Administration Unit Of The Cic Shall Undertake Negotiation With Your Company Based On The Technical Specifications For This Project. Phoebe Ann R. Wagan Administrative Services Officer V Annex "a" Price Proposal Form Date: _________________ Administrative Office Credit Information Corporation 6f, Exchange Corner Bldg., 107 Va Rufino St. Cor. Esteban St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Sir/madam: Having Examined The Request For Quotation No. Rfq No. 2024-cims(013)-npsvp-0004, Which Includes The Technical Specifications, The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, The Undersigned, Offer To, In Conformity With The Said Request For Quotation For The Sums Stated Hereunder: Lot Particulars Qty Uom Unit Price (in Php) Bid Price In Php (inclusive Of Vat) 1 License For Endpoint Protection Solution Qty: 100 Seats A.) One (1) Year Unlimited Phone Support B.) One (1) Year Unlimited Email Support C.) One (1) Year Consumable 8 X 5 Onsite Support With Next Business Day Response Time D.) Four (4) Visits Of Onsite Support During The Contract Period E.) Fine Tune, Correct And/or Enhance As May Be Needed To Address Business Requirements F.) Correct/fix Any System Problems Identified Within The Agreed Service Level 1 Lot License For Endpoint Protection Solution * Quantity: 45 Seats A.) One (1) Year Unlimited Phone Support B.) One (1) Year Unlimited Email Support C.) One (1) Year Consumable 8 X 5 Onsite Support With Next Business Day Response Time D.) Four (4) Visits Of Onsite Support During The Contract Period E.) Fine Tune, Correct And/or Enhance As May Be Needed To Address Business Requirements F.) Correct/fix Any System Problems Identified Within The Agreed Service Level 1 Lot 3 License For Endpoint Protection Solution * Quantity: 40 Seats A.) One (1) Year Unlimited Phone Support B.) One (1) Year Unlimited Email Support C.) One (1) Year Consumable 8 X 5 Onsite Support With Next Business Day Response Time D.) Four (4) Visits Of Onsite Support During The Contract Period E.) Fine Tune, Correct And/or Enhance As May Be Needed To Address Business Requirements F.) Correct/fix Any System Problems Identified Within The Agreed Service Level 1 Lot Total Bid Price In Php (inclusive Of Vat) Contract Duration: Lot 1 (100 Seats): One (1) Calendar Year Lot 2 (45 Seats): One (1) Calendar Year Or May 26, 2024 – May 25, 2025 Lot 3 (40 Seats): One (1) Calendar Year Or April 11, 2024 – April 10, 2025 Total Bid Price In Words: ______________________________________________________ We Undertake, If Our Proposal Is Accepted, To Deliver The Goods/services As Identified In The Technical Specifications/terms Of Reference And In Accordance With The Delivery Schedule. Our Quotation Includes All Taxes, Duties And/or Levies Payable And Is Valid For A Period Of Thirty (30) Calendar Days Upon Issuance Of This Document. We Understand That The Cic Technical Working Group May Require From Us The Submission Of Documents That Will Prove Our Legal, Financial And Technical Capability To Undertake This Project. Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed, This Proposal, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof And The Notice Of Award, Shall Be Binding Upon Us. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Or Any Proposal You May Receive. Dated This ________________. Signature Of Authorized Representative Printed Name Of Authorized Representative Capacity Duly Authorized To Sign Proposal For And On Behalf Of: ___________________ Annex "b" Compliance Form Technical Specifications Procurement Of License For Endpoint Protection Solution 1. Overview The Credit Information Corporation (cic) Is A Government-owned And Controlled Corporation (gocc) Created In 2008 By Virtue Of Republic Act No. 9510 Otherwise Known As The Credit Information System Act (cisa). The Cic Is Mandated To Establish A Comprehensive And Centralized Credit Information System For The Collection And Dissemination Of Fair And Accurate Information Relevant To, Or Arising From Credit And Credit-related Activities Of All Entities Participating In The Financial System, Such As But Not Limited To Retail, Trade, Utilities, And Other Service And Product Providers That May Yield Data On Creditworthiness And Payment Behavior. 2. Purpose The Cic Aims To Procure The License For Endpoint Protection Solution To Continually Provide An Easy-to-manage Technology That Integrate With Other Security Solution Of The Cic To Improve Its Overall Security While Overcoming Its Limited Budget And Man-power Resources. The Function Of Endpoint Security Solution Is To Proactively Identify At-risk Files And Stop Zero-day Threats Without Slowing Down System Performance. 3. Scope The Paid License Covers To Receive Security Content Updates, Product Updates And Versions, And Access To Technical Support For One Year. 4. Responsibilities Of The Cic Cic’s Responsibilities With Respect To This Project Are As Follows: Grant The Service Provider’s Authorized Representative Access To Its Premises, Equipment And Facilities Located Therein To Perform Its Obligations, Provided That Such Representative Shall Be Accompanied By The Duly Assigned Personnel Of The Cic Technical Support Department. Secure The Necessary Access Pass And Building Permit Required By The Facility Administrator And Assume Responsibility For The Safe Custody And Use Of The Equipment Installed By The Service Provider. Monitor The Provided Services And Verify If The Parameters Under The Service Level Agreement Are Met And Performed By The Service Provider. Issuance Of A Certificate Of Inspection And Acceptance To The Service Provider Upon Successful Completion Of The Testing Certifying That The Service Provider Conforms To All Requirements Stipulated In This Document. Pursuant To General Procurement Policy Board (gppb) Resolution No. 019-2006 Dated 06 December 2006, At The End Of Each Year, The Cic Will Conduct An Assessment Of The Quality Of Service Provided Particularly The Cost Charged By The Service Provider And The Range Of Services It Offers Against Other Service Providers In The Area. 5.1 Requirements – Lot 1 General Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. Service Provider Duly Notarized Statement That The Service Provider (sp) Has Been In Business Of Providing Endpoint Protection Solution For At Least Five (5) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission Of Bids. The Sp Must Establish A Single Point Of Contact Call Center Operations/helpdesk With Hotline Numbers To Provide Timely And Responsive Trouble Reporting, Incident Handling, Problem Escalation And Field Support For All Problem Related Issues. The Sp Must Provide Escalation Or Incident Management Procedures, Including The Complete Names Of Contact Persons, Positions, Email Address, Mobile And Landline Numbers. The Sp Shall Inform Cic Of Any Changes On The Escalation Or Incident Management Procedure Immediately. The Sp Should Provide Unlimited Phone Support For One Year. The Sp Should Provide Unlimited Email Support For One Year. The Sp Should Provide A Consumable 8x5 Onsite Support With Next Business Day Response Time For One Year. Four (4) Visits Of Onsite Support During The Contract Period. 2. Service Delivery Manager The Sp Should Assign A Service Delivery Manager (sdm) To Cic For The Project To Ensure All Requirements Of This Contract Are Successfully Delivered To Cic. The Sdm Should Have At Least Three (3) Year Service Delivery Or Project Management Experience In Handling Similar Project Implementation. (provide Curriculum Vitae And Related Certifications) 3. Technical Support Staff The Sp Should Assign Two (2) Technical Support/engineers To The Cic Project. They Must Be Permanent Employees Of The Service Provider For At Least One And Half (1 1/2) Years. (provide Certificate Of Employment, Updated Curriculum Vitae & Related Certifications). Technical Requirements Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. System Overview A) Lot 1 1. Quantity: 100 Seats 2. Coverage: One (1) Year B) Upgrade Of The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager To The Latest Version Of 14.3 At Data Center And Executive Office C) Other Details Will Be Provided Upon Request Service Level Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. Change Requests (cr) Cr Must Be Acknowledged By The Sp Within Four (4) Hours Upon Receipt, Mondays To Fridays, 8:00-5:00 Pm. 2. Incident Response A) Help-desk Facility Available Twenty-four By Seven (24x7) To Receive Report On Any Issues B) Incident Response/support Tickets Relayed Through Help-desk, Email, Phone, Or Instant Messaging Must Be Acknowledged By The Service Provider Within One (1) Hour Upon Receipt, And C) Resolve Issues Within Four (4) Hours Upon Acknowledgement. 3. Service Report The Sp Must Provide Service Reports For Each Onsite Support Service Performed And Shall Be Verified And Acknowledged By Cic Authorized Personnel. The Sp Shall Submit A Detailed Problem Resolution Report For Every Service Requested Within 24 Hours. It Shall Include Details Of Actions Taken In Resolving The Problem Duly Acknowledged By The Authorized Cic Personnel. 5.2 Requirements – Lot 2 General Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. Service Provider Duly Notarized Statement That The Service Provider (sp) Has Been In Business Of Providing Endpoint Protection Solution For At Least Five (5) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission Of Bids. The Sp Must Establish A Single Point Of Contact Call Center Operations/helpdesk With Hotline Numbers To Provide Timely And Responsive Trouble Reporting, Incident Handling, Problem Escalation And Field Support For All Problem Related Issues. The Sp Must Provide Escalation Or Incident Management Procedures, Including The Complete Names Of Contact Persons, Positions, Email Address, Mobile And Landline Numbers. The Sp Shall Inform Cic Of Any Changes On The Escalation Or Incident Management Procedure Immediately. The Sp Should Provide Unlimited Phone Support For One Year. The Sp Should Provide Unlimited Email Support For One Year. The Sp Should Provide A Consumable 8x5 Onsite Support With Next Business Day Response Time For One Year. Four (4) Visits Of Onsite Support During The Contract Period. 2. Service Delivery Manager The Sp Should Assign A Service Delivery Manager (sdm) To Cic For The Project To Ensure All Requirements Of This Contract Are Successfully Delivered To Cic. The Sdm Should Have At Least Three (3) Year Service Delivery Or Project Management Experience In Handling Similar Project Implementation. (provide Curriculum Vitae And Related Certifications) 3. Technical Support Staff The Sp Should Assign Two (2) Technical Support/engineers To The Cic Project. They Must Be Permanent Employees Of The Service Provider For At Least One And Half (1 1/2) Years. (provide Certificate Of Employment, Updated Curriculum Vitae & Related Certifications). Technical Requirements Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. System Overview A) Lot 2 1. Quantity: 45 Seats 2. Coverage: May 26, 2024 – May 25, 2025 B) Upgrade Of The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager To The Latest Version Of 14.3 At Data Center And Executive Office C) Other Details Will Be Provided Upon Request Service Level Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. Change Requests (cr) Cr Must Be Acknowledged By The Sp Within Four (4) Hours Upon Receipt, Mondays To Fridays, 8:00-5:00 Pm. 2. Incident Response A) Help-desk Facility Available Twenty-four By Seven (24x7) To Receive Report On Any Issues B) Incident Response/support Tickets Relayed Through Help-desk, Email, Phone, Or Instant Messaging Must Be Acknowledged By The Service Provider Within One (1) Hour Upon Receipt, And C) Resolve Issues Within Four (4) Hours Upon Acknowledgement. 3. Service Report The Sp Must Provide Service Reports For Each Onsite Support Service Performed And Shall Be Verified And Acknowledged By Cic Authorized Personnel. The Sp Shall Submit A Detailed Problem Resolution Report For Every Service Requested Within 24 Hours. It Shall Include Details Of Actions Taken In Resolving The Problem Duly Acknowledged By The Authorized Cic Personnel. 5.3 Requirements – Lot 3 General Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. Service Provider Duly Notarized Statement That The Service Provider (sp) Has Been In Business Of Providing Endpoint Protection Solution For At Least Five (5) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission Of Bids. The Sp Must Establish A Single Point Of Contact Call Center Operations/helpdesk With Hotline Numbers To Provide Timely And Responsive Trouble Reporting, Incident Handling, Problem Escalation And Field Support For All Problem Related Issues. The Sp Must Provide Escalation Or Incident Management Procedures, Including The Complete Names Of Contact Persons, Positions, Email Address, Mobile And Landline Numbers. The Sp Shall Inform Cic Of Any Changes On The Escalation Or Incident Management Procedure Immediately. The Sp Should Provide Unlimited Phone Support For One Year. The Sp Should Provide Unlimited Email Support For One Year. The Sp Should Provide A Consumable 8x5 Onsite Support With Next Business Day Response Time For One Year. Four (4) Visits Of Onsite Support During The Contract Period. 2. Service Delivery Manager The Sp Should Assign A Service Delivery Manager (sdm) To Cic For The Project To Ensure All Requirements Of This Contract Are Successfully Delivered To Cic. The Sdm Should Have At Least Three (3) Year Service Delivery Or Project Management Experience In Handling Similar Project Implementation. (provide Curriculum Vitae And Related Certifications) 3. Technical Support Staff The Sp Should Assign Two (2) Technical Support/engineers To The Cic Project. They Must Be Permanent Employees Of The Service Provider For At Least One And Half (1 1/2) Years. (provide Certificate Of Employment, Updated Curriculum Vitae & Related Certifications). Technical Requirements Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. System Overview A) Lot 3 1. Quantity: 40 Seats 2. Coverage: April 11, 2024 – April 10, 2025 B) Upgrade Of The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager To The Latest Version Of 14.3 At Data Center And Executive Office C) Other Details Will Be Provided Upon Request Service Level Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. Change Requests (cr) Cr Must Be Acknowledged By The Sp Within Four (4) Hours Upon Receipt, Mondays To Fridays, 8:00-5:00 Pm. 2. Incident Response A) Help-desk Facility Available Twenty-four By Seven (24x7) To Receive Report On Any Issues B) Incident Response/support Tickets Relayed Through Help-desk, Email, Phone, Or Instant Messaging Must Be Acknowledged By The Service Provider Within One (1) Hour Upon Receipt, And C) Resolve Issues Within Four (4) Hours Upon Acknowledgement. 3. Service Report The Sp Must Provide Service Reports For Each Onsite Support Service Performed And Shall Be Verified And Acknowledged By Cic Authorized Personnel. B) The Sp Shall Submit A Detailed Problem Resolution Report For Every Service Requested Within 24 Hours. It Shall Include Details Of Actions Taken In Resolving The Problem Duly Acknowledged By The Authorized Cic Personnel. 6. Schedule Of Delivery The Service Provider Shall Commence Delivery And Implementation Of The Following Services: 1. Lot 1: Quantity: 100 Seats Within 30 Calendar Days (lead Time For Delivery For Non-stock Items) Upon Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed. 2. Lot 2: Quantity: 45 Seats Before May 26, 2024 3. Lot 3: Quantity: 40 Seats Before April 11, 2024 7. Terms Of Payment Payment Shall Be Made On The Following: The Total Contract Cost Shall Be Paid In Full After Completion Of The Project Subject To The Acceptance Of The Deliverables By The Inspection And Acceptance Committee. Payment Shall Be Made On A One-time Basis Subject To Submission Of Billing Statement And Other Supporting Documents By The Service Provider, Subject To The Issuance Of Certificate Of Satisfactory Service By Cic. The Start Of Billing Shall Be Based On The Date Of Issuance Of “certificate Of Acceptance”. 8. Contract Termination Both Parties Have The Option Or Terminate The Contract Acceptable To Both Parties Based On The Philippine Government Procurement Reform Act And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations, Gppb Guidelines Or Its Issuances, And Other Philippine Laws As Applicable. Pursuant To Annex I Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations, As Of 15 July 2022, Of The Republic Act No. 9184, The Cic Reserves The Right To Terminate The Procurement Of License For Endpoint Protection Solution On The Following Grounds: A. Termination By Default: Pursuant To Section 68 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, When Outside Of Force Majeure, The Sp Fails To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Contract Deliverables Within The Period Specified In The Contract, Or Within Any Extension Thereof Granted By The Cic Pursuant To A Request Made By The Sp Prior To The Delay, And Such Failure Amounts To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price; Pursuant To Section 68 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, The Sp, As A Result Of The Force Majeure, Is Unable To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Contract Deliverables, Amounting To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, For A Period Of Not Less Than Sixty (60) Calendar Days After Receipt Of Notice From The Cic Stating That The Circumstances Of Force Majeure Is Deemed To Have Ceases; Or The Sp Fails To Perform Any Other Obligation Under The Contract. Termination For Convenience, In Whole Or In Part. If The Cic Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make The Contract Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event/s Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. Termination For Insolvency. If The Sp Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. D. Termination For Unlawful Acts. In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie That The Sp Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation. Statement Of Compliance Dated This ________________. Signature Of Authorized Representative Printed Name Of Authorized Representative Capacity Duly Authorized To Sign Compliance For And On Behalf Of: ___________________ Annex "c" Omnibus Sworn Statement Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; [select One, Delete The Rest:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] The Owner Or Sole Proprietor Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Procurement Agent If Engaged, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Procurement Agent If Engaged, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Procurement Agent If Engaged, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And Inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. [name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. In Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory Subscribed And Sworn To Before Me This __ Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution], Philippines. Affiant/s Is/are Personally Known To Me And Was/were Identified By Me Through Competent Evidence Of Identity As Defined In The 2004 Rules On Notarial Practice (a.m. No. 02-8-13-sc). Affiant/s Exhibited To Me His/her [insert Type Of Government Identification Card Used], With His/her Photograph And Signature Appearing Thereon, With No. ______ . Witness My Hand And Seal This ___ Day Of [month] [year]. Name Of Notary Public Doc. No. ___ Page No. ___ Book No. ___ Series Of ____. Note: “sec. 12. Competent Evidence Of Identity – The Phrase “competent Evidence Of Identity” Refers To The Identification Of An Individual Based On: At Least One Current Identification Document Issued By An Official Agency Bearing The Photograph And Signature Of The Individual, Such As But Not Limited To, Passport, Driver’s License, Professional Regulations Commission Id, National Bureau Of Investigation Clearance, Police Clearance, Postal Id, Voter’s Id, Barangay Certification, Government Service And Insurance System (gsis) E-card, Social Security System (sss) Card, Philhealth Card, Senior Citizen Card, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (owwa) Id, Ofw Id, Seaman’s Book, Alien Certificate Of Registration/immigrant Certificate Of Registration, Government Office Id, Certification From The National Council For The Welfare Of Disabled Persons (ncwdp), Department Of Social Welfare And Development (dswd) Certification; The Board Resolution Or Secretary’s Certificate Referring To The Said Board Resolution Designating The Bidder’s Authorized Representative And Signatory Need Not Specifically Indicate The Particular Project Where Such Authority Is Given Provided That The Said Authority Covers Activities By Cic.

Details: Amdt 0001*************************************************************** synopsis: This Announcement Is Open To All Businesses Regardless Of Size. The Proposed Services, Which Will Be Obtained By A Negotiated Firm Fixed Price Contract, Is For Full Design Architect/engineer Services Contract For The Construction Of The Acquisition Management Complex Phase V (amc-v) Located At The Wright-patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This Design Contract Will Be For The Amc-v, Associated Facilities And Site Work. The Contract Duration Is Up To 60 Months, Including Title Ii Services. The Estimated Construction Cost For The Project Is Between $100,000,000 And $250,000,000. the Selection Authority Will, In Order Of Preference, List The Firms Most Highly Qualified To Perform The Work. At Least Three Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Be Requested To Submit A Proposal. Negotiations Will Begin With The Most Preferred Firm In The Final Selection. If A Mutually Satisfactory Contract Cannot Be Negotiated, The Contracting Officer Will Terminate Negotiations With That Firm And Initiate Negotiations With The Next Most Preferred Firm On The List. If A Mutually Satisfactory Contract Is Negotiated With The Most Preferred Firm, No Additional Negotiations Will Occur. Only On Firm Will Be Selected. firms Will Be Selected For Negotiation Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work. If Necessary, Secondary Selection Criteria Will Be Used As A Tiebreaker Between Firms Considered As Technically Equal. Significant Emphasis Will Be Placed On The A/e’s Quality Control Procedures, As The District Will Perform The Quality Assurance Role Only. Estimated Start Date Is December 2024. in Accordance With Far 36.604 And Supplements Thereto, And Upon Final Acceptance Or Termination, All A/e Services Contracts Above $35,000 Will Receive A Performance Evaluation. Interim Performance Evaluations May Be Prepared At Any Time. Performance Evaluations Will Be Maintained For Use In Future Source Selections For A/e Services. *********************************************************************amdt 0001 project Specific Information: The Design Acquisition Management Complex Phase V (amc-v) Project Will Construct A New 214,201 S.f. Facility Utilizing Economical Design And Construction Methods. The Building Will Be The Latest Phase Of The Amc Complex And Shall Be Joined To The Existing Amc Buildings Through The Three-level Precast Concrete Connecting Arcade And Tunnel. The Building Will Consist Of One Level Below Grade And Four-levels Built Above Grade. The Most Recently Constructed Facility In The Complex, Amc-iv (f/20553) Will Be Used As A Model For The Massing, Basic Layout, Exterior Finishes, And Architectural Details. The Exterior Finishes Will Be Required To Match The Existing Amc Buildings, Consisting Of Precast Concrete Wall Panels, Aluminum Curtain Wall Systems, And Accented Entries With Standing Seam Metal Roofs. the Program Will Primarily Be Secure Administrative Space And The Required Support Spaces (restrooms, Conference Rooms, Auditorium, Etc.). There Will Be Multiple Customer Groups Involved, Whose Requirements Will Need To Be Determined And Incorporated Into The Final Design. while The Basic Site For The New Building Has Been Determined, A New Site Design Will Be Required That Includes Sidewalk Layout, Revised Parking Layout, Repairing The Storm Water Drainage In Addition To Resurfacing Of The Parking Lot Will Be Included In The Project. Stormwater Shall Be Managed Through Storm Drainage Inlets And Piping As Sheet Drainage Cannot Be Accommodated. utilities Will Need To Be Connected To The Existing Infrastructure. The Amc Complex Has A Central Utilities Distribution Plant Denoted As Cusdc. Heat Shall Be Provided By A New Electric Boiler To Be Located In The Cusdc Building With Heating Water Piping Extended Through The Tunnel. Sanitary Service Is Provided Through A Lift Station North Of Amc-iv. Electrical Power Shall Be Extended From The Cusdc Building Through Feeders Run Through The Service Tunnel And Amc-v Shall Have A Unit Substation To Provide The Required Building Voltage. Telecommunications Shall Be Served Through A Cable Vault In The Cusdc Building. separate Plans For The Demolition Of Three Facilities Will Be Developed As Part Of This Effort. All Three Facilities Will Be Demolished, Graded, And Seeded. F/20039 (18,982 Sf) And F/20091 (3,918 Sf) Are Stand-alone Facilities. F/20016 (295,933 Sf) Will Be A Complex Demolition Effort. The Facility Shares Walls With Two Existing Facilities That Are To Remain And Three Pedestrian Connectors To Other Facilities. The Facilities Removal Will Create Additional Different Base Systems That Will Create Wider Impact Beyond Just Immediately Adjacent Facilities And Will Need To Be Addressed. facilities Will Be Designed As Permanent Construction In Accordance With The Dod Unified Facilities Criteria (ufc) 1-200-01: General Building Requirements, All Other Ufcs As Applicable, Air Force Corporate Facilities Standards (afcfs) And The Wright-patterson Afb Installation Facilities Standards (ifs). This Project Will Comply With Dod Antiterrorism/force Protection Requirements Per Ufc 4-010-01 And Intelligence Community Directive 705 (icd 705). A Comprehensive Interior Design Will Need To Be Completed, To Include Both The Structural Interior Design And A Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (ff&e) Design Package To Be Completed. selection Criteria: Selection Criteria In Descending Order Of Importance Are Listed Below. "a" Through "d" Are Primary, And "e" Is Secondary. a. Professional Qualifications: The Government's Evaluation Of Professional Qualifications Will Consider Education, Training, Certifications, Registrations, Overall Experience, Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm And Longevity In Current Role/design Discipline In The Firm. b. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence And Partnered Relationships: The Government's Evaluation Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competency Will Consider Example Projects In Sf330 Section F Which Include The Specialized Experience And Technical Competencies Noted Below. Specialized Experience And Technical Competencies Will Also Be Evaluated Under The Sf330 Section E Resumes As Indicated In The Brackets Below. successful Execution Of A 100% Design Of Large (approximately 100,000 Square Feet) Administrative Buildings With Secure Space (greater Than 20,000 Square Feet), Hq Or Command And Control Headquarters Building [project Manager, Architect Designer, All Engineering Disciplines]. design Of Anti-terrorism And Force Protection (atfp) Measures [structural Designer, Civil Designer, And Architect Designer] sustainable Design [mechanical Designer, Electrical Designer, Architect Designer] use Of Usace Cadbim Policies And Procedures [cad - Mechanical Designer, Electrical Designer, Structural Designer, Architect Designer] construction Cost Estimating Using Mcases Mii [cost Engineer] performance Of Design Charrettes [project Manager] use Of Specsintact [mechanical Designer, Electrical Designer, Structural Designer, Civil Designer, And Architect Designer] additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide A Design Quality Management Plan In Sf330 Section H That Demonstrates A Clear Understanding Of Usace Quality Management Policies And That Details Quality Management Activities That Will Be Used In Addition To Those Required By Usace Policy. additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Demonstrate Successful Execution On Previous Projects That Are Comprised Of The Same Ae Team That Is Proposed For This Project In Section G Of The Sf330. c. Capacity: The Government's Evaluation Of The Offeror's Capacity Narrative Included In The Design Quality Management Plan In Sf330 Section H Will Consider The Offeror's Ability To Complete The Work In The Required Time With The Understanding That This Contract May Require Multiple Design Teams To Complete This Project On Time And Within Budget. d. Past Performance: The Government's Evaluation Of Past Performance Will Consider The Offeror's Ability To Design This Project Within Funding Limitations, Comply With Performance Schedules, Provide High Quality Design Products, And Minimize Cost And Time Growth Of The Project During Construction. e. Small Business Participation: The Government's Evaluation Of The Offeror's Small Business Participation Plan Will Consider Level Of Participation Of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And Veteran Owned Small Business team Members. amdt 0001************************************************************************* submission Requirements: Each Branch Office That Will Have A Key Role In The Proposed Contract Must Also Submit A Copy Of The Sf 330 Part Ii. Offerors Must Submit A Current And Accurate Sf 330, Part Ii, For Each Proposed Sub-consultant. Any Firm With An Electronic Mailbox Responding To The Solicitation Should Identify Such Address In The Sf 330, Part I. Please Identify The Dun & Bradstreet Unique Entity Id (uei) Number Of The Office(s) Performing The Work In Block 5 Of The Sf 330, Part I. Dun & Bradstreet Numbers May Be Obtained By Contacting (866) 705-5711, Or Via The Internet At Http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. The Uei Is A 12-character Alphanumeric Id Assigned To An Entity By Sam.gov. Existing Registered Entities Can Find Their Uei At Sam.gov. New Entities Can Get Their Uei At Sam.gov And, If Required, Complete An Entity Registration. ******************************************************************************amdt 0001 the Proposal Shall Be Submitted As One File Using Microsoft Word (.docx) Or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). Font Size Shall Be 10 Or Larger On White Letter-sized Paper (8 Inches By 11 Inches). The Sf 330 Will Be No Longer Than 100 Pages In Length (excluding The Sf 330, Part Iis) And Section H Will Be 20 Pages Or Less In Length And Shall Only Include The Narratives Described And Required In This Presolicitation Notice. Dividers, Bindings And Cover Sheets Do Not Count Against The Total Page Count Of The Response To The Rfp. Do Not Furnish Design Portfolios, Prints, Magazines, Newspaper Clippings, Or Cds Of Completed Projects. All Requirements Of This Notice Must Be Met For A Firm To Be Considered Responsive. amdt 0001********************************************************************************** additional Instructions And Clarifications For Sf330: sf330 Section D: The Offerors Shall Submit An Organizational Chart As Required By Sf330 Section D. Offerors Can Submit An 11”x17” Organizational Chart As Part Of Their Submission. This Will Be Considered Only One Page Of Their Submission. sf330 Section E: The Individuals Identified By The Project Roles On The Sf330 May Not Have Multiple Duties Or Be "dualhatted." Offerors Shall Provide Individual Resumes In Sf330 Section E For Each Of The Individuals Listed Below In Lines 1 Thru 23. Individuals Included In Sf330 Section E Must Possess The Certifications And Registrations Listed Below And Must Have Performed In Their Respective Role (i.e. Project Manager, Architect Designer, Etc.) On Projects Similar To Those Listed In Paragraph 2 And Within 10 Years Of This Solicitation For The Amount Of Time Listed Below. ***********************************************************************************amdt 0001 projects Listed On The Sf330 Must Include If Roles And Responsibilities Performed Were Design Phase Services Or Construction Phase Services And The Duration Of Services Performed. additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Communications Designer With A Registered Communication Distribution Designer (rcdd) Certification. Additional Consideration May Be Given For Resumes That Demonstrate More Than The Required Minimum Experience. 1. Project Manager; Registered Architect Or Professional Engineer, 15 Years 2. Architect Designer, Registered Architect, 15 Years 3. Architect Designer, Registered Architect, 10 Years 4. Civil Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years 5. Civil Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 10 Years 6. Structural Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years 7. Structural Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 10 Years 8. Mechanical Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years 9. Mechanical Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 10 Years 10. Electrical Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years 11. Electrical Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 10 Years 12. Geotechnical Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 15 Years 13. Geotechnical Designer, Registered Professional Engineer, 10 Years 14. Interior Designer, Certified By The National Council Of Interior Design Qualifications (ncidq), Registered Interior Designers, Or Registered Architect With At Least Five Years Of Experience And Training In Interior Design, 10 Years 15. Interior Designer Certified By The National Council Of Interior Design Qualifications (ncidq), Registered Interior Designers, Or Registered Architect With At Least Five Years Of Experience And Training In Interior Design, 10 Years 16. Communication Distribution Designer, No Certification Required, 10 Years 17. Communication Distribution Checker, No Certification Required, 10 Years 18. Cost Engineer, Certified Cost Engineer (cce), Certified Cost Consultant (ccc), Or Comparable Certification (american Society Of Professional Estimators Or Association For Advancement Of Cost Engineering), 10 Years 19. Fire Protection Engineer, Registered Fire Protection Engineer, 10 Years 20. Fire Protection Engineer, Registered Fire Protection Engineer, 10 Years 21. Commissioning Agent, 5 Years 22. Cad / Bim Technician Senior, 15 Years 23. Cad / Bim Technician Junior, 5 Years sf330 Section F: For All Projects Included In Sf330 Section F, Construction Must Be Substantially Complete. Substantially Complete Is Defined As A Construction Project When The Project And/or Facility Can Be Used For Its Intended Purpose. Of The Up To Ten Projects Included In Sf330 Section F, Projects Must Be Substantially Complete Within 10 Years, A Minimum Of Two Must Be Fully Designed By The Offeror. The Date In The Professional Services Block, Block 22, For The Designers Must Be Within 10 Years Of The Date Of This Proposal Submittal. Projects Substantially Complete Outside Of 10 Years May Be Submitted But May Be Considered Less Relevant. An Idiq Contract May Not Be Substituted As One Of The Ten Projects; However, Individual Task Orders Meeting These Requirements May Be Submitted. additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Projects That Are Similar To The Project Features As Described In Paragraph 2. sf330 Section H: In Sf330 Section H, Include An Evaluation Of Performance From The Client/owner For All Example Projects Included In Sf330 Section F. Performance Evaluations Will Not Be Counted Against The 20 Page Limit Of Sf330 Section H Or The 100 Page Limit For The Entire Sf330. in Sf330 Section H, Each Offeror Shall Present A Design Quality Management Plan Including An Explanation Of The Firm's Management Approach; Management Of Sub-consultants (if Applicable); Quality Control Procedures (for Plans, Specification, Design Analysis And Electronic Documents); Procedures To Insure That Internal Resources Are Not Over Committed; And An Organizational Chart Showing The Inter-relationship Of Management And Various Team Components (including Sub-consultants). The Design Quality Management Plan Shall Also Include A Capacity Narrative Describing The Offeror's Ability To Complete The Work With Available Resources. in Sf330 Section H, All Large Businesses Shall Present A Small Business And Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan In Accordance With Public Law 95-507 As Part Of The Response To This Rfq. The Number Of Pages Of The Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Plan Do Not Count Against The Total Page Count For The Response To The Rfp. Additionally, Estimate The Proposed Extent Of Participation Of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And Veteran Owned Small Business Team Members In The Contract Team Using A Chart Showing Each Firm That Is A Team Member, Their Small Business Category, And Their Proposed Level Of Participation Measured As A Percentage Of The Overall Estimated Effort (i.e. A Chart With 3 Columns, Respectively Entitled 'firm Name', 'small Business Category', And '% Participation'). in Sf330, Section H, The Proposal May Include Up To A One Page Narrative On Past Performance On Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity Contracts With Federal Agencies. Release Of Firm Status Will Occur Within 10 Days After Approval Of Any Selection. All Responses On Sf 330 To This Announcement Must Be Received No Later Than 12:00 P.m. (noon) Eastern Time On 14 January 2019. No Other General Notification To Firms Under Consideration For This Project Will Be Made. Facsimile Transmissions Will Not Be Accepted. Solicitation Packages Are Not Provided And No Additional Project Information Will Be Given To Firms During The Announcement Period. amdt 0001******************************************************************************* offeror's Questions And Comments technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds Are To Be Submitted Via Bidder Inquiry In Projnet At Http://www.projnet.org/projnet. As Noted Below, Offerors Shall Not Submit Their Proposals Via Projnet. Offerors Shall Submit Their Proposals In Accordance With The Provisions Stated In The Solicitation. to Submit And Review Bid Inquiry Items, Bidders Will Need To Be A Current Registered User Or Self-register Into system. the Solicitation Number Is: W912qr24-amcv-wpafb bidder Inquiry Key: Qyr425-e8qqbx specific Instructions For Projnet Bid Inquiry Access: 1. From The Projnet Home Page Linked Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. 2. Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. 3. Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Above. 4. Email. Enter The Email Address You Would Like To Use For Communication. 5. Select Continue. A Page Will Then Open Stating A User Account Was Not Found And Will Ask You To Create One Using The Provided Form. 6. Enter Your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, And Time Zone. Make Sure To Remember Your Secret Question And Answer As They Will Be Used From This Point On To Access The Projnet System. 7. Select Add User. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Registered Within Projnet And Are Currently Logged Into The System. specific Instructions For Future Projnet Bid Inquiry Access: 1. For Future Access To Projnet, You Will Not Be Emailed Any Type Of Password. You Will Utilize Your Secret Question And Secret Answer To Log In. 2. From The Projnet Home Page Linked Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. 3. Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. 4. Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Above. 5. Email. Enter The Email Address You Used To Register Previously In Projnet. 6. Select Continue. A Page Will Then Open Asking You To Enter The Answer To Your Secret Question. 7. Enter Your Secret Answer And Click Login. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Logged Into The System. From This Page You May View All Bidder Inquiries Or Add An Inquiry. Bidders Will Receive An Acknowledgement Of Their Question Via Email, Followed By An Answer To Their Question After It Has Been Processed By Our Technical Team. Offerors Are Requested To Review The Specification In Its Entirety And To Review The Bidder Inquiry System For Answers To Questions Prior To Submission Of A New Inquiry. the Call Center Operates Weekdays From 8am To 5pm U.s. Central Time Zone (chicago). The Telephone number For The Call Center Is 800-428-help. information Concerning The Status Of The Evaluation And/or Award Will Not Be Available After Receipt Of bids/proposals. notes: 1. Offerors Shall Not Submit Their Proposals Via Projnet, But In Accordance With The Provisions Stated In The Solicitation. Any Questions Regarding Acceptable Means Of Submitting Offers Shall Be Made Directly To The Contract Specialist Identified In The Solicitation. 2. Government Responses To Technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds That Are Submitted To Projnet In Accordance With The Procedures Above Are Not Binding On The Government Unless An Amendment Is Issued On Standard Form 30. In The Case Of Any Conflicts, The Solicitation Governs. any Changes Or Revisions To The Solicitation Will Be Made By Formal Amendment. Government Responses Will Be Limited To: (a) Notice That An Amendment Will Be Issued; (b) Reference To An Existing Requirement Contained In The Solicitation; Or (c) Notice That A Response Is Not Necessary. the Ability To Enter Technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds Will Be Disabled Five (5) Days Prior To The Closing Date Stated In The Solicitation. No Government Responses Will Be Entered Into The Projnet System Within Two (2) Days Prior To The Closing Date Stated In The Solicitation. proposals Can Be Submitted Via Email To Mr. Ranzel Merideth At Ranzel.l.merideth@usace.army.mil. Proposals Are Due 12-august-2024 At 1:00 Pm Eastern Time. ***********************************************************************************amdt 0001

Details: Market Research Purposes Only not A Request For Proposal Or Solicitation the U.s. Food And Drug Administration (fda) Is Conducting Market Research To Support The National Center For Toxicological Research (nctr) Requirement For A Preventative Maintenance And Service Contract On Biotek Cytation 5, A Cell Imaging Multi-mode Reader Microscope. the Fda Is Seeking Small Business Sources To Determine The Availability And Capability Of Small Businesses Capable Of Providing The Required Services. Other Than Small Business Concerns Are Also Encouraged To Submit Capability Statements. The Following Information Is Provided To Assist The Fda In Conducting Market Research To Identify Potential Contractors For This Effort. the Associated North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is- 811210 – Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance; The Applicable Small Business Size Standard Is $34m. statement Of Work 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background the Division Of Systems Biology (dsb) Requires A Field Service Contract For The Biotek Cytation 5, A Cell Imaging Multi-mode Reader Microscope. The Post Warranty Field Service Contract Shall Provide Coverage For Repair, Parts, Labor, Travel As Well As One (1) Planned Preventative Maintenance Conducted On-site At Nctr. The Biotek Cytation 5 (s/n 1908282; Fda Barcode: 4006740) Is One Of The Primary Instruments Used For Data Collection On Nctr/cder-funded E0764401. The Instrument Is Also Used By Other Investigators Within Dsb To Support A Wide Range Of Research Protocols Requiring Plate Reading And/or Microscopy Capabilities. 1.2 Objectives field Service Contract Shall Cover Repairs, Parts, Labor, Travel As Well As One (1) Planned Preventative Maintenance Conducted On-site At Nctr. 2.0 Constraints shall Meet All Criteria Listed In Section 4.0. contract Shall Cover: Electronic, Electromechanical And Mechanical Components Necessary For The Proper Operations, Buy May Not Include Cabinet And Housings, Overlays, Painting, Trim Decorations, And Controls External To The Equipment. Consumables (i.e. Normal Wear-and-tear Items Such As Liners, Seals And Tubing) Shall Be Included In The Service Contract. Genuine Biotek Repair Parts Shall Be Covered Under The Contract. 3.0 Scope the Field Service Contract Shall Provide Coverage For Repair, Parts, Labor, Travel As Well As One (1) Planned Preventative Maintenance Conducted On-site At Nctr For The Biotek Cytation 5 Instrument. Option Years For Additional Service Are Being Requested. 4.0 Tasks preventative Maintenance And Repair Requirements For Post Warranty Coverage Shall Include, At Minimum: - One (1) Preventative Maintenance Visit Per Contract Year Inclusive Of All Labor, Travel, Parts, Components, Subassemblies, Etc. Necessary To Provide The Service. - Unlimited On-site Corrective/remedial Maintenance/repairs To Be Scheduled At The Time-of-service Request Within Five (5) Calendar Days From Service Call. On-site Repair Shall Be Inclusive Of All Labor, Travel, Certified Replacement Parts, Components, Subassemblies, Etc. Needed To Return The System To Operational Capacity. If The Instrument Cannot Be Repaired, Then The Instrument Will Be Replaced. - Unlimited Technical Support And Trouble-shooting Assistance And Access By The Fda Contracting Officer's Representative (cor), Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) And System Operator Personnel To The Manufacturer's Call Center For Technical Assistance, Which Is Staffed By Senior Engineers To Provide A High Level Of Expertise For Troubleshooting The Instrument. Response Within Eight Business Hours Of Contact For Assistance (e.g., Telephone-based, Email-based, Website-based, Etc.). - Formally Trained And Certified Technicians/engineers For All Maintenance And Repair Activities Performed, Following Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Specifications, Manuals, And Service Bulletins, Using New Oem Replacement Parts, Components, Subassemblies, Etc. - Unlimited Software And Firmware Updates. - Pricing Shall Be Inclusive Of All Labor, Travel, Replacement Parts, Components, subassemblies, Etc. 5.0 Deliverables the Contractor Shall, Commensurate With The Completion Of Each Service Call, Provide The End-user Of The Equipment With A Copy Of The Field Service Report/ticket By Email Identifying The Equipment Name, Manufacturer, Model Number And Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Serviced/repaired And Detailing The Reason For The Service Call, A Detailed Description Of The Work Performed, The Test Instruments Or Other Equipment Used To Affect The Repair Or Otherwise Perform The Service, The Name(s) And Contact Information Of The Technician Who Performed The Repair/service, And For Information Purposes, The On-site Hours Expended, And Parts/components Replaced. In Addition, The Contractor Shall Provide A Written Report To The Fda Contracting Officer’s Representative And/or Tpoc By Email, Summarizing All Maintenance And Repair Activities Each Time Service And/or Repair Is Performed. 6.0 Period Of Performance period Of Performance For Base Year 09/04/24-09/03/25. period Of Performance For Option Years: Option Year 1 09/04/25-09/03/26 Option Year 2 09/04/26-09/03/27 7.0 Place Of Performance the Field Service Contract Shall Cover Repairs, Parts, Labor, Travel As Well As One (1) Planned Preventative Maintenance Conducted On-site At The Following Address: nctr/fda 3900 Nctr Road jefferson, Ar 72079 building 53a, Room 204 8.0 Government Furnished Equipment (gfe)/government Furnished Information no Government-furnished Property Or Government-furnished Information Will Be Provided In The Scope Of This Acquisition. 9.0 Security Requirements the Field Service Contract Requires On-site Visits For Performing Preventative Maintenance And/or Repairs. All Visits By Off-site Contracted Personnel Will Be Coordinated In Advance With The Appropriate Security Officials. Off-site Contract Staff May Be Required To Provide Information Or Documentation, Such As Citizenship Information, To Receive Clearance For On-site Visits. software And Firmware Updates On The Instrument And/or Associated Computer Workstation May Also Be Performed Under The Field Service Contract. fob Point Destination. All Items Shall Include Shipping And Handling To The Destination Identified Herein. alternative Solutions Will Be Considered Insofar As Any Such Alternate System And/or System Components Meet The Minimum Intended Use Of The System And Brand Name Or Equal Technical Requirements. the Offeror Shall Furnish Sufficient Technical Information Necessary For The Government To Conclusively Determine That The Offered Products/services And Components Meet The Technical Requirements Identified Above. Though The Target Audience Is Small Business Or Small Businesses Capable Of Supplying A U.s. Made Product/service Of A Small Business Manufacturer Or Producer All Interested Parties May Respond. At A Minimum, Responses Shall Include The Following: • Business Name, Sam Unique Entity Id Number, Business Address, Business Website, Business Size Status (i.e., Sb, Vosb, Sdvosb, Hubzone Sb, Sdb, Wosb, Lb), Point Of Contact Name, Mailing Address (if Different From Business Address), Phone Number And Email Address (provide This Same Information If Responding To Provide A Product Manufactured By Another Firm); • Sufficient Descriptive Literature That Unequivocally Demonstrates That Offered Products And Services Can Meet The Above Requirements. All Descriptive Material Necessary For The Government To Determine Whether The Service/product Offered Meets The Technical Requirements Including: Technical Specifications, Descriptive Material, Literature, Brochures And Other Information, Which Demonstrates The Capabilities Of The Contractor To Meet The Requirement. • Three (3) Years Of Past Performance Service Information, If Not The Manufacturer Of The Equipment Identified Herein, Where The Respondent Has Provided Same Or Substantially Similar Service Solutions On The Same Or Near-same Brand Name Equipment. For Each Past Performance Reference Include The Date Of Sale, Description, Dollar Value, Client Name, Client Address, Client Point Of Contact Name, Client Point Of Contact Mailing Address (if Different From That Provided For Client), Client Point Of Contact Phone Number, Client Point Of Contact Email Address, And Name Of The Manufacturer (to Include Sam Unique Entity Id Number And Size Status) If Not The Respondent. • If Applicable, Identification Of The Firm's Gsa Schedule Contract(s) By Schedule Number And Sins That Are Applicable To This Potential Requirement. Detailed List Of Items Included And Not Included On The Gsa Contract To Meet This Requirement. • If Applicable, Identification Of Best In Class (bic) Contract Information Or Other Government-wide Or Hhs-wide Contracts That The Equipment/service Is Available On. • Provide Information If Any Of These Specifications Are Too Restrictive. No Response Will Be Considered That The Listed Specifications Are Adequate In A Competitive Environment. • Capability And Understanding Of Accessibility Testing And Customization To Conform With The Applicable Section 508 Standards Identified Herein. Provide Information If The Respondent Has An Accessibility Conformance Report (acr) For The Products Offered For The Revised 508 Standards. The Acr Should Be Based On The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.0 (ms Word) Provided By The Industry Technology Industry Council (itic). • If A Large Business, Identify The Subcontracting Opportunities That Would Exist For Small Business Concerns; • Standard Commercial Warranty And Payment Terms; • Differing Levels Of Service Agreement Coverage Available; • Provide Place Of Product Manufacture Or Service Performance And Any Other Applicable Information To Enable Review And Analysis Pertaining To The Buy American Statute And Requirements Relating To Made In America In The Event A Nonavailability Waiver Request Through The Miao Digital Waiver Portal Is Needed; And • Though This Is Not A Request For Quote, Informational Pricing Is Encouraged. the Government Is Not Responsible For Locating Or Securing Any Information, Not Identified In The Response. the Government Encourages Any Comments And/or Suggestions From Any Interested Party, Regarding The Specifications. While The Government Will Not Respond Directly To Your Comments And/or Suggestions; We Will Consider Them As We Finalize The Specifications In Preparation For The Forthcoming Solicitation. interested Parties Shall Respond With Capability Statements Which Are Due By Email To The Point Of Contact Listed Below On Or Before May 17, 2024 By 13:00 Hours (central Time In Jefferson, Arkansas) To Nick.sartain@fda.hhs.gov. Reference Nctr-2024-123527. notice Of Intent responses To This Sources Sought Announcement Will Assist The Government In Determining Whether Or Not Any Future Requirement Similar To This One Should Be Set Aside For Small Business, Made Available To Full And Open Competition Or Procure Through Sole-source Acquisition Procedures. disclaimer And Important Notes this Notice Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract Or Otherwise Pay For The Information Provided In Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Information Provided By Respondents For Any Purpose Deemed Necessary And Legally Appropriate. Any Organization Responding To This Notice Should Ensure That Its Response Is Complete And Sufficiently Detailed To Allow The Government To Determine The Organization’s Qualifications To Perform The Work. respondents Are Advised That The Government Is Under No Obligation To Acknowledge Receipt Of The Information Received Or Provide Feedback To Respondents With Respect To Any Information Submitted. After A Review Of The Responses Received, A Pre-solicitation Synopsis And Solicitation May Be Published In Sam.gov. However, Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Considered Adequate Responses To A Solicitation. confidentiality no Proprietary, Classified, Confidential, Or Sensitive Information Should Be Included In Your Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Any Non-proprietary Technical Information In Any Resultant Solicitation(s).

Details: Description 1 Unit Of Generator Set *engine Type: Gasoline *10,000 Watts *15 Hp *rated Power : 8,000 W *starting Power: 10,000 W Quantity Item/description Unit Prce Approved Budget Office Equipment 1 Generator Set, Inclusive Of Delivery And Installation Cost 96,000.00 96,000.00 Grand Total 96,000.00 General Specifications Quantity Item Description Office Equipment 1 Generator Set Engine Type: Gasoline 10,000 Watts 15 Hp Rated Power : 8,000 W Starting Power: 10,000 W Deliverables D.1 Warranty The Generator Sets Shall Be Covered By Warranty On All Parts, Components, And After Sales Services For A Period Of One (1) Year After Its Inspection And Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. D.2 Documentation For Office Equipment (generator Sets) – Brochures 1. Showing The Specifications Of The Product. 2. Warranty Certificate. Inspection And Tests The Bureau Of The Treasury- Negros/siquijor Provincial Office Shall Have The Right To Inspect And/or Test The Goods To Confirm Conformity With The Contract. The Winning Bidder Shall Furnish Test Equipment, Instrumentation, Personnel And Supplies Necessary To Perform All Testing. Bureau Of The Treasury- Negros/siquijor Office Shall Be Given A Five (5) Working Day Notice Prior To Tests. Maintenance/technical Support • During The Warranty Period, The Vendor Shall Provide Highly Technical Personnel To Service All The Equipment Including Its Components/peripherals Whenever Hardware Breakdown And/or Any Related Problem Should Occur. • On Call Support Shall Be Available On Working Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week. A One (1) Hour Response From Time Of The Call (through Telephone Call) Shall Be Provided. • On-site Support Must Have A Response Time Of Not More Than 4 Hours From The Time Of The Call In Cases When The Phone Support Could Not Solve The Problem. • On Hardware Repair, Testing Shall Be Done On-site To Know The Extent Of The Problem. All Components Beyond Repair Shall Be Replaced At No Cost During The Warranty Period. Service Units Should Be Available For The System And Peripherals A Day After Testing And Diagnosis For Replacement Of The Defective Unit(s). • The Winning Bidder Must Provide Expert Personnel To Service The Equipment Whenever Any Related Problem Should Occur. • The Winning Bidder Must Shoulder All Expenses Of The Technical Person(s) Who Will Be Providing The Technical Services On-site. Availability • The Winning Bidder Must Provide Pro-active Maintenance Support That Automatically Generates Report And Sends Notification To The Manufacturers 24 X 7 • Call Support Centers In Cases Of System Abnormality So That Component Will Be Replaced And Errors Will Be Fixed Before Failure Occurs. • Hardware Components That Cannot Be Repaired Must Be Provided With A Service Unit. Service Unit And/or Replacement Parts Must Be Available At All Times. • The Component(s) That Has Been Replaced Must Be Operational Within Four (4) Hours Including Response Time Of Two (2) Hours.

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Details: U.s. Fda Sources Sought Notice (ssn) tissue Specimen Cassette Labeler System ssn #: 75f40124r121764 posted Date: March 4, 2024 response Date: March 14, 2024, 2:00 Pm Cdt classification: 6640 – Laboratory Equipment And Supplies naics Code: 339113 – Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing, Small Business Size 750 Employees market Research Purposes Only - Not A Request For Proposal Or Solicitation this Is A Sources Sought Notice To Determine The Availability Of Sam.gov-registered Small Businesses Capable Of Supplying The Tissue Cassette Labeler System Described Herein. This Notice Is For Planning Purposes Only, And Does Not Constitute An Invitation For Bids, Request For Proposal, Request For Quotation, Or An Indication The Government Intends To Award A Contract, Nor Does The Government Intend To Pay For Any Information Submitted As A Result Of This Notice. Your Response To The Information Requested Will Assist The Government In Determining The Appropriate Acquisition Method, Including Whether A Small Business Set-aside Is Possible. the Appropriate Naics Code For The Acquisition Is 339113 – Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing, Small Business Size 750 Employees. background And Requirement the U.s. Food And Drug Administration (fda) Office Of Acquisitions And Grants Services (oags) Presents This Sources Sought Notice (ssn) On Behalf Of The National Center For Toxicological Research (nctr) To Identify Existing Small Businesses Capable Of Providing Scientific Laboratory Tissue Cassette Labeler Systems Meeting The Technical Requirements Set Forth Below. nctr Requires A Tissue Cassette Labeler For Its Necropsy Lab To Easily Identify Cassettes Containing Organ And Tissue Samples In Accordance With Scientific Protocol Processing. This Labeling System Will Support All Studies Which Require Histopathology And Will Replace An Existing Labeler Which Is No Longer Functional. Since Labeler Malfunctions Over Time Can Cause Delays In Tissue Processing And Therefore Potentially Compromise The Quality Of Tissues And The Data Obtained From Them, Three (3) Option Years Of Preventive Maintenance For The Labeler System Are Also Required. minimum Technical Requirements For A Tissue Cassette Labeler System Are As Follows: *shall Be A “bench-top” Tissue Specimen Labeler System With A Footprint No Larger Than 30”x30”; *capable Of Printing Single Cassette On Demand And In Batches, And 1d And 2d Barcodes; *shall Be Windows 10 Compatible And Upgradable To Later Versions Of Windows, I.e., W11 Or Later; *shall Be Compatible With Document Management System “nice Label” And Preclinical Software Platform “pristima”; *shall Be Capable Of Printing On Any Brand Of Cassette, With Or Without Lids; *shall Have A Per-label Print Speed Of 3 Seconds Or Less; *shall Include Customizable Templates; *shall Perform As Described/advertised After 14 Days Of Non-use; *shall Include A Collection Tray System That Holds A Minimum Of 50 Printed Cassettes; *shall Include Cassette Printing Pc Software Disk For Text And Barcodes And Be Capable Of Interfacing With A Pc And/or Lis (laboratory Information Systems); Software Shall Be Provided With System For Initial Loading Of Software And For Reloading After A Pc “crash;” *shall Include Minimum Cassette Capacity Of 400 Cassettes Utilizing A Minimum Of 6 Cassette Hoppers To Allow For Multiple Cassette Colors; *shall Be Configured For Ac Power Requirement Of 220-240v; *shall Include Installation And On-site Training Of Fda Personnel; *shall Include A Minimum Two-year (24 Months) Full Manufacturer’s Warranty. minimum Technical Requirements For Each Of Three (3) Option Years Of Preventive Maintenance And Repair Service Are As Follows: *shall Include One (1) Planned On-site Preventive Maintenance For The Labeler System To Maintain Optimal Functionality; *on-site Response Time Of 3 Business Days From Receipt Of Fda Service Request (repairs Only); *shall Include Unlimited On-site Repair Services By Factory-trained Technicians And/or Certified Engineers Within 3-5 Days Of Reported Problem; *access By The Fda Technical Representative (tr) And System Operator Personnel To The Manufacturer’s Call Center For Remote Technical Assistance, *priority Access To Technical Support (e-mail And Telephone) Mondays - Fridays (excluding Federal Holidays) Between The Hours Of 8:00 Am - 5:00 Pm Eastern (prevailing) Time; *all Maintenance And Repair Service Activities Shall Be Performed By Factory-trained And Certified Technicians And/or Engineers, Following Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Specifications, Manuals, And Service Bulletins, Using Oem Replacement Parts, Components, Subassemblies, Etc.; *software, Firmware, And Hardware Upgrades And Updates As Required By The Oem; *all Preventive Maintenance And Repair Service Pricing Shall Be Inclusive Of Labor, Travel, Replacement Parts, Components, Subassemblies, Etc. service Records And Reports *the Contractor Shall, Commensurate With The Completion Of Each Preventive Maintenance Or Repair Service Visit (inclusive Of Warranty Service), Provide The End-user Of The Equipment With A Copy Of A Field Service Report/ticket Identifying The Equipment Name, Manufacturer, Model Number, And Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Serviced, A Detailed Description Of The Work Performed, The Test Instruments Or Other Equipment Used To Perform The Service, The Name(s) And Contact Information Of The Technician Who Performed The Service, And For Information Purposes, The On-site Hours Expended, And Parts/components Replaced. In Addition, The Contractor Shall Provide A Written Report To The Fda Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) And Contract Specialist, Summarizing All Maintenance Activities (including Warranty Work) Each Time Service Is Performed. preventive Maintenance And/or Repair Service Shall Not Be Scheduled During Federal Holidays Or Federal Closures As Determined By Executive Orders Or Opm.gov. Federal Holidays Are As Follows: new Year’s Day martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday washington’s Birthday memorial Day juneteenth Day independence Day labor Day columbus Day veterans Day thanksgiving Day christmas Day if Your Firm Is Considered A Small Business Source Under North American Industry Classification System (naics) 339113 – Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing, Small Business Size 750 Employees, And Believe That Your Firm Is Capable Of Providing These Services, Please Submit A Capability Statement By E-mail To Timothy.walbert@fda.hhs.gov. By The Date And Time Specified Above, Providing All Information As Required Below. contract Type: Commercial Item-firm Fixed Price period(s) Of Performance (estimated Based On Agency Acceptance Of Labeler System): warranty: 24 Months From Date Of Delivery And Acceptance Of Labeler System option Year 1: 12 Consecutive Months Commencing Upon Expiration Of Warranty Period option Year 2: 12 Consecutive Months Commencing Upon Expiration Of Option Year 1 option Year 3: 12 Consecutive Months Commencing Upon Expiration Of Option Year 2 delivery Address: u.s. Food And Drug Administration nctr-pathology bldg. 5b, Room 5b-158 3900 Nctr Road jefferson, Ar 72079-9501 responses To This Sources Sought Notice Shall Unequivocally Demonstrate The Respondent Is Currently Engaged In Providing Scientific Cassette Labeler Systems And Onsite Preventive Maintenance And Repair Services Described Herein And Meeting All Technical Requirements Set Forth Above. Although The Target Audience For This Notice Are Small Businesses Or Small Businesses Capable Of Providing These Labeler Systems From Another Small Business, All Interested Parties May Respond. At A Minimum, Responses In The Form Of A Capability Statement Shall Include The Following: business Name And Bio, Sam Unique Entity Identifier (uei), Business Address, Business Website, Business Size Status (i.e., Sb, Vosb, Sdvosb, Hubzone Sb, Sdb, Wosb, Lb), Point Of Contact Name, Mailing Address (if Different From Business Address), Phone Number And Email Address; descriptive Literature, Brochures, Marketing Material, Etc., Detailing The Scientific Cassette Labeler Systems And Preventive Maintenance-repair Services Which The Responding Firm Is Regularly Engaged In Providing; Capability Statements Must Provide Sufficient Information That Unequivocally Demonstrates That The Technical Requirements And Delivery Time Identified Above Can Be Met; provide Recent (within The Last Three (3) Years) And Relevant Past Performance Information For The Manufacture And/or Sale In Which The Offeror Has Provided Same Or Substantially Similar Preventive Maintenance And Repair Services For These Types Of Cassette Labeling Systems. For Each Past Performance Reference Include The Date Of Sale, Description, Dollar Value, Client Name, Client Address, Client Point Of Contact Name, Client Point Of Contact Mailing Address (if Different From That Provided For Client), Client Point Of Contact Phone Number, Client Point Of Contact Email Address, And Name Of The Manufacturer (to Include Sam Unique Entity Identifier (uei) And Size Status) If Not The Respondent. Note: In Accordance With Far Provision 52.204-7, Offerors Are Reminded That A Firm Shall Be Actively Registered In The U.s. Government’s System For Award Management (sam) When Submitting An Offer Or Quote, And Shall Continue To Be Registered Until Time Of Award, During Performance And Through Final Payment Of Any Contract, Basic Agreement, Basic Ordering Agreement, Or Blanket Purchasing Agreement Resulting From A Solicitation; if Applicable, Standard Commercial Warranty And Payment Terms; if Applicable, Identification Of The Firm's Gsa Schedule Contract(s) By Schedule Number And Sin’s That Are Applicable To This Potential Requirement Are Also Requested; if A Large Business, Provide Documentation Of Any Subcontracting Opportunities Which Exist For Small Business Concerns; though This Is Not A Request For Quote, Informational Pricing Is Encouraged; the Government Is Not Responsible For Locating Or Securing Any Information, Not Identified In The Response; respondent Shall Advise If The Products And/or Services Required Is Currently Available On A “best In Class” Or Other Government-wide Or Hhs-wide Contract. respondent Shall Provide Country (or Countries) Of Origin For The Products And/or Services Offered In Response To This Solicitation, And Shall Include Any Other Applicable Information To Enable Review And Analysis Pursuant To The Requirements Under The Buy American Act And Requirements Relating To Executive Order 14005 - Ensuring The Future Is Made In All Of America By All Of America’s Workers, In The Event That A Nonavailability Waiver Request (submitted Through The Made In America Office (miao) Digital Waiver Portal) Is Required. interested Parties Shall Respond With Capability Statements As Described Above By E-mail Only, Before 2:00 Pm (central Daylight Time - Local Prevailing Time In Jefferson, Arkansas) On March 14, 2024, To Tim Walbert, Contract Specialist, At The Following Address: Timothy.walbert@fda.hhs.gov. notice Of Intent responses To This Sources Sought Announcement Will Assist The Government In Determining Whether Or Not Any Future Requirement Similar To This One Should Be Set Aside For Small Business, Made Available To Full And Open Competition Or Procure Through Sole-source Acquisition Procedures. disclaimer And Important Notes this Notice Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract Or Otherwise Pay For The Information Provided In Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Information Provided By Respondents For Any Purpose Deemed Necessary And Legally Appropriate. Any Organization Responding To This Notice Should Ensure That Its Response Is Complete And Sufficiently Detailed To Allow The Government To Determine The Organization's Qualifications To Perform The Work. Respondents Are Advised That The Government Is Under No Obligation To Acknowledge Receipt Of The Information Received Or Provide Feedback To Respondents With Respect To Any Information Submitted. After A Review Of The Responses Received, A Pre‐solicitation Synopsis And/or Combined Synopsis-solicitation May Be Published On Sam/federal Contract Opportunities (formerly Fbo) At Https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. However, Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Considered Adequate Responses To A Solicitation. confidentiality And Proprietary Information no Proprietary, Classified, Confidential, Or Sensitive Information Should Be Included In Your Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Any Non‐proprietary Technical Information In Any Resultant Solicitation(s).

Details: This Is A Sources Sought Announcement Only. This Notice Does Not Constitute A Commitment By The Government. All Information Submitted In Response To This Announcement Is Voluntary. The Government Will Not Pay For Information Requested Nor Will It Compensate Any Respondent For Any Cost Incurred In Developing Information Provided To The Government. (1) Action Code. Z2 – Repair Or Alteration Of Structures And Facilities (2) Subject. Jc Pine Ridge Building 511- Dorm Siding (3) Description. The Usda Is Searching For Firms Who Can Provide Siding/sheathing/flashing Installation, Roof Modifications, Removal And Reinstallation Of Windows, Doors, And Gutters/downspouts, Deck Removal And Removal Of Other Exterior Components, And Minor Exterior Site Work On The Existing Dormitory. this Sources Sought Is Part Of Market Research, Intended To Assist The Agency In Determining If An Adequate Number Of Qualified Interested Contractors Capable Of Fulfilling The Needs Of The Government For This Anticipated Requirement Exists. The Government May Use The Responses To This Sources Sought For Information And Planning Purposes. (4) Place Of Contract Performance. This Project Is Located At The Pine Ridge Job Corps Center Campus Located Approximately 13 Miles South Of Chadron, Nebraska. The Address Is 15710 South Highway 385, Chadron, Nebraska 69337. Driving Directions Can Be Obtained By Calling The Center At 308.432.3316. (5) Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (ffp). (6) Product Or Service Code. Z2fz, Repair Or Alteration Of Other Residential Buildings (7) Naics Code. 236220, Commercial And Institutional Building Construction (8) Sources Sought Period. April 24, 2024-may 7, 2024 (9) Contracting Office Address. 2150 Centre Avenue, Bldg. E Fort Collins, Co 80526 (10) Iaw Far 36.204, The Estimated Magnitude Of The Project Is: Between $500,000 And $1,000,000. (11) Additional Information. (i) Responses To This Sources Sought Are Not Quotes/proposals/offers On Which The Usda Can Award A Contract Of Any Type. This Sources Sought Is Issued For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Itself Constitute An Rfq/rfp. The Government Does Not Intend To Award A Contract Based Only On Responses To This Sources Sought. (ii) Responses To The Sources Sought Will Not Be Returned. Responders Are Solely Responsible For All Expenses Associated With Responding To This Sources Sought. The Usda Will Not Pay For Information Received In Response To This Sources Sought. (12) Responses. To Respond To This Source Request, Please Respond Via Email With The Subject Heading “reply – Sources Sought: Jc Pine Ridge Building 511- Dorm Siding” To Shawn Atkinson, Shawn.atkinson@usda.gov. Include The Following Submittal Information: (i) Submittal Contents: Interested (small And Large) Businesses Should Submit The Following Information: (1) Company Name, Duns Number, Address, Point Of Contact, Telephone Number, And Email Address. (2) Business Type: Classification As A Large Or Small Business Under The Above Listed Naics, Small Business Administration (sba) Certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (hubzone), Veteran-owned Small Businesses (vosb), Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (sdvosb), Sba Certified Woman Owned Small Business (wosb), Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (edwosb). The Size Of A Small Business Firm Includes All Parents, Subsidiaries, Affiliates, Etc.—see 13 Cfr 121.108.) Misrepresentation Of Size Status Can Result In Penalties. (3) Statement Regarding Your Company’s Bonding Capacity. Letters From Bonding Companies Are Not Required At This Time. (4) Information Demonstrating Experience And Capability Onprojects Of Same Or Similar Size, Scope And Magnitude, And Constructed Under Similar Conditions. (5) In Addition, Businesses May Submit Existing Marketing Materials Such As Capability Statements And Brochures.

Details: ***amendment 0002 Description Updates Were Posted On 07 October 2024.*** *** Amendment 0001 Due Date Extension Was Posted On 03 October 2024. Response Due Date Has Been Updated To 15 October 2024 @ 2:00 Pm Est From 07 October 2024 @ 2:00 Pm Est.*** 1.) Synopsis: This Announcement Is Limited To Businesses That Are Classified Under The Following Classification By The Small Business Administration (sba); Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And Veteran Owned Small Business. The Proposed Services, Which Will Be Obtained By Negotiated Firm Fixed Price Contracts, Are For A Variety Of Architect/engineer Services Primarily For Roofing And Building Envelope Repair And Replacement For The Army Reserve Projects Nationwide (including U.s. Territories). Projects Outside The Primary Mission Area May Be Added At The Government's Discretion Upon Agreement Of The A/e Firm. Projects Will Be Awarded By Individual Task Orders. The Maximum Cumulative Contract Value For The Total Contract Is $15,000,000. This Is A Five-year Contract, With No Option Years. The Estimated Construction Cost Per Project Is Between Approximately $150,000 And $6,000,000. only The Firm Considered Most Highly Qualified Will Be Selected For Negotiation Of Labor Rates. Prior To Award, The Government Will Negotiate The Labor Rates To Be Included In The Contract. Work Under This Contract Will Be Subject To Satisfactory Negotiation Of Individual Task Orders. Each Task Order Issued Shall Be Firm-fixed Price. Once Selected, The Following Factors Will Be Used In Deciding Which Selected Offeror Will Be Utilized For Task Orders: Past Performance, Quality Of Deliverables, Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time, And Uniquely Specialized Experience. Estimated Start Date Is December 2024. as A Contract Specifically Procured By The Louisville District, The Selected Firms And Relevant Sub-consultants Will Be Required To Attend One Two-day Partnering Workshop Within 12 Months Of The Award Of The Idiq Contract. This Workshop Will Require The Attendance Of Representative From Project Management, Registered Roof Consultant, And Architecture Disciplines To Define The Government's Expectations Of The Offeror, Create A Positive Working Atmosphere, Encourage Open Communication, And To Identify Common Goals. Cost For These Sessions Will Be Borne By The Selected Offeror. in Accordance With Far 36.604 And The Supplements Thereto, And Upon Final Acceptance Or Termination, All Task Orders Above $35,000 Will Receive A Performance Evaluation. A Performance Evaluation May Be Prepared For Lesser Task Orders And Interim Performance Evaluations May Be Prepared At Any Time. Performance Evaluations Will Be Maintained For Use In Future Source Selections For Architect-engineer Services. 2.) Project Information: The Selected Offeror Will Be Solely Responsible For The Designs That They Produce And Will Become The Designer Of Record For Each Individual Project On Their Contract. Design For Projects Under This Contract Will Consist Primarily Of Roofing And Building Envelope Repair And Replacement For Projects Both Domestic And Located In Us Territories, For The Us Army, Us Army Reserve, Us Army National Roofing Program, Us Air Force, Us Air Force Reserve, And Other Louisville District Customers. Project Task Orders Under This Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity Contract May Include Some Or All Of The Following Types Of Roofing: Built-up Roofing, Single Ply Low Slope, Mod Bit Low Slope, Shingle Steep Slope, Hydrokinetic Metal, Hydrostatic Metal, Coating Systems, Sprayed-in-place Polyurethane, And Other Roofs Located On Army Reserve Facilities And Military Installations. a/e Services May Consist Of The Following Activities: Preparation Of Construction Solicitations For Design-bid-build (complete Design) Roof Replacement Projects; Site Investigation/assessment Of Existing Conditions; Database Data Entry And Database Management For Builder Or Other Military Inventory Management Systems, Value Engineering Services; Registered Roof Observer And Engineering Services During Construction (shop Drawing Review, Site Inspection, Etc); Design Of Demolition Or Deconstruction; Hazardous Materials Survey, Analysis, And Abatement Methodology; Construction Cost Estimates And Schedules; Technical Studies/analysis In Support Of Design For New Construction And Renovation; And Comprehensive Planning That Is Related To Future Nrp Projects. Additional A/e Support Services May Include: Hvac Renovation Design; Building Envelope Design, Design For The Renovation Of Existing Facilities; Asbestos, Lead And Pcb Surveys And/or Abatement. Other A/e Services Beyond Traditional Design May Include: Using Gps Technology To Locate Specific Coordinates At Each Facility; Facility Assessments; Updating The Army Reserve Design Criteria; Development Of Standard Designs And Value Engineering Workshops. Construction Cost Estimating Will Be Accomplished For All Design Projects Using The Current Generation And Version Of Micro-computer Aided Cost Estimating System (mii) Software (software And Database Is Available From The Government For A Nominal Fee). unless Otherwise Specified, Designs Shall Be Performed Using Computer Aided Design (cad) Technology. The A/e Firm Is Responsible For The Training And Associated Training Costs For Both Primary And Back-up Team Members. Deliverables Will Be Provided Using Autocad (.dwg) Files. 3.) Selection Criteria: Selection Criteria In Descending Order Of Importance Are Listed Below. "a" Through "d" Are Primary Factors. Criterion (e) Is A Secondary Factor And Will Only Be Used As A “tie-breaker” Among Firms That Are Essentially Technically Equal. a. Professional Qualifications: the Government's Evaluation Of Professional Qualifications Will Consider Education, Training, Certifications, Registrations, Overall Experience, Roofing And Building Envelope Design Experience, And Longevity With The Firm. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide Individual Team Members Who Possess A Current Iibec Credential, Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors With More Than Five Registered Roof Consultants On Staff, And Additional Consideration Will Be Given For Individuals Who Have Performed Design Work On Military Installations To Include Army Reserve Centers. b. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence: the Government's Evaluation Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competency Will Consider Example Projects In Sf330 Section F Which Include The Specialized Experience And Technical Competencies Below. The Government Also Will Consider The Same Specialized Experience And Technical Competencies Of Individual Team Members In Sf330 Section E. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. design Of Roof Replacement Projects. forensic Investigation To Determine Causes Of Roof Leaks. the Government Will Also Consider Prior Experience Between Design Team Members Working On The Same Project Included In Sf330 Section G. additional Consideration Will Be Given To Offerors Who Provide A Design Quality Management Plan In Sf330 Section H That Demonstrates A Clear Understanding Of Usace Quality Management Policies And That Details Quality Management Activities That Will Be Used In Addition To Those Required By Usace Policy. Additional Consideration Will Also Be Given For Military/usace Roof Replacement Projects. Additional Consideration Will Also Be Given For Demonstrated Experience In Performing Roof Inspections And Data Entry To Roofpro, Builder, Or Other Equivalent Roofing Database Systems. amendment 0002***************************************************************** c. Capacity: the Government's Evaluation Of The Offeror's Capacity Narrative Included In The Design Quality Management Plan In Sf330 Section H Will Consider The Offeror's Ability To Complete The Work In The Required Time With The Understanding That This Contract May Require Multiple Design Teams To Work Multiple Task Orders At Various Locations Simultaneously. Roof Inspections Must Have Been Conducted Within The Past 10 Years. Additional Consideration Will Be Given For Showing The Ability To Conduct Roof Inspections And Designs At Eight Sites Simultaneously. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. *******************************************************************amendment 0002 d. Past Performance: the Government's Evaluation Of Past Performance Will Consider The Offeror's Ability To Design Projects Within Funding Limitations, Comply With Performance Schedules, Provide High Quality Design Products, And Minimize Cost And Time Growth Of The Project During Construction. Assessment Against This Criterion Will Be Determined Primarily By Evaluating Ratings Performed In Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars), The Government-wide Evaluation Reporting Tool For All Past Performance Reports On Contracts, Or Via Those Provided In Past Performance Questionnaires (ppqs). In Reviewing Past Performance Information, The Evaluation Board Will Consider The Relevancy Of The Past Performed Work In Addition To How Well The Firm Performed. Positive References From Customers And Other Verifiable Information As To Exemplary Performance May Also Be Considered As Provided In Part I, Section H Of The Sf330. See Table 2, Attachment A, For Relevancy Ratings. within Their Sf330, The Firm Shall Provide The Cpars Report Or Ppq For Each Project Identified In Section F Of The Sf330. if The Project/s Is/are Not A Federal Project Or A Cpars Report Is Not Available, The Firm Shall Complete Part I Of The Ppq, Send It To The Customers As Applicable, Request That They Complete Part Ii Of The Ppq And Return To The Firm, And Submit It With The Sf330 Submission. No Sealed Envelope Is Required. A Blank Ppq Can Be Found Attached To This Synopsis/solicitation (attachment B). The Firm Shall Provide The Full Contract Number And Task Order Number (if Applicable) For Any Federal Contract Listed In Section F Of The Sf330. the Evaluation Board May Seek And Consider Past Performance Information From Other Sources But Is Not Required To If None Is Available From Cpars Or If No Ppq Is Provided. If Little To No Relevant Past Performance Data (cpars Reports, Ppqs, Or Information In Section H) Is Available For Relevant Projects, The Firm May Be Given A Neutral Evaluation Regarding Past Performance. Cpars Reports Or Ppqs Shall Be Placed At The End Of Part I Of The Sf330 (they Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Count). e. Secondary Criteria volume Of Dod A-e Contract Awards In The Last 12 Months Work firms Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With Dod Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) Procedures, Guidance And Information (pgi) 236.602-1, From Data Extracted From The Federal Procurement Data System (fpds). Firms Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Work Previously Awarded To The Firm By Dod Within The Past Twelve (12) Months With The Objective Of Effecting An Equitable Distribution Of Contracts Among Qualified A/e Firms Including Small, Disadvantaged Business Firms, And Firms That Have Not Had Prior Dod A-e Contracts. See Table 1, Attachment A, For Adjectival Ratings. firms Do Not Submit Data For This Factor. The Government Will Obtain Information As Described Above. For Joint Venture (jv) Submissions, The Government Will Obtain The Data For Each Jv Partner. additional Instructions And Clarifications For Sf330: sf330 Section D: the Offerors Shall Submit An Organizational Chart As Required By Sf330 Section D. An 11" X 17" Organizational Chart Folded In Half To Fit The 8" X 11" Submission Format Will Be Acceptable. The Organizational Chart Shall Show Senior Management Who Shall Be Involved As Well As The Relative Positions In The Organization Of Each Position Noted In Section E Below. Additional Consideration Will Be Given When A Rrc Is Working In A Senior Management Position. amendment 0002***************************************************************** sf330 Section E: the Individuals Identified By The Project Roles On The Sf330 May Not Have Multiple Duties Or Be "dual-hatted." Offerors Shall Provide Individual Resumes In Sf330 Section E For Each Of The Individuals Listed Below In Lines 1 Thru 9. Resumes In Section E Can Be No More Than Two Pages In Length. Individuals Included In Sf330 Section E Must Possess The Certifications And Registrations Listed Below And Must Have Performed In Their Respective Role (i.e. Project Manager, Architect Designer, Etc.) On Projects Similar To Those Listed In Paragraph 2 Of This Solicitation For The Amount Of Time Listed Below. 1. Project Manager, Registered Architect Or Professional Engineer, 10 Years 2. Roof Designer, Registered Roof Consultant And Registered Architect Or Professional Engineer, 10 Years 3. Roof Designer, Registered Roof Consultant, 10 Years 4. Roof Designer, Registered Roof Consultant, 3 Years 5. Two Registered Roof Observers, 5 Years 6. Two Registered Roof Observers, 3 Years 7. Registered Waterproofing Consultant, 5 Years 8. Registered Exterior Wall Consultant, 5 Years 9. 26. Cost Engineer, Certified Cost Engineer (cce), Certified Cost Consultant (ccc), Or Comparable Certification (american Society Of Professional Estimators Or Association For Advancement Of Cost Engineering), 10 Years ***************************************************************** Amendment 0002 sf330 Section F: for All Projects Included In Sf330 Section F, Construction Must Be Substantially Complete. Substantially Complete Is Defined As A Construction Project When The Project And/or Facility Can Be Used For Its Intended Purpose. Of The Up To Ten Projects Included In Sf330 Section F, 5 Projects Must Be Substantially Complete Within 10 Years. An Idiq Contract May Be Substituted But Must Include A Narrative Describing The Project Requirements For Specific Task Orders Under The Idiq Contract To Demonstrate Similar Projects. at A Minimum, Include One Pvc, One Hydrokinetic, One Epdm, One Mod Bit, One Shingle, And One Hydrostatic Roof Project. amendment 0002****************************************************************** sf330 Section H: in Sf330 Section H, Include An Evaluation Of Performance From The Client/owner For All Example Projects Included In Sf330 Section F. Performance Evaluations Will Not Be Counted Against The 20 Page Limit Of Sf330 Section H Or The 100 Page Limit For The Entire Sf330. in Sf330 Section H, Each Offeror Shall Present A Design Quality Management Plan Including An Explanation Of The Firm's Management Approach; Management Of Sub-consultants (if Applicable); Quality Control Procedures (for Plans, Specification, Design Analysis And Electronic Documents); Procedures To Insure That Internal Resources Are Not Over Committed; And An Organizational Chart Showing The Inter-relationship Of Management And Various Team Components (including Sub-consultants). The Design Quality Management Plan Shall Also Include A Capacity Narrative Describing The Offeror's Ability To Complete The Work With Available Resources. Offeror Shall Show An Ability To Handle Surges Of Up To 20 Five (5) Simultaneous Site Investigations And Designs. Additional Consideration Will Be Given For Showing The Ability To Conduct Roof Inspections And Designs At Ten (10) Sites Simultaneously. **************************************************************** Amendment 0002 4.) System For Award Management: to Be Eligible For Award, A Firm Must Have A Unique Entity Identifier And Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) Database, Via The Sam Internet Site At Https://www.sam.gov. 5.) Offeror's Questions And Comments technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds Are To Be Submitted Via Bidder Inquiry In Projnet At Http://www.projnet.org/projnet. As Noted Below, Offerors Shall Not Submit Their Proposals Via Projnet. Offerors Shall Submit Their Proposals In Accordance With The Provisions Stated In The Solicitation. to Submit And Review Bid Inquiry Items, Bidders Will Need To Be A Current Registered User Or Self-register Into The System. the Solicitation Number Is: W912qr25r0003 the Bidder Inquiry Key Is: Jbdq7x-wv2dha specific Instructions For Projnet Bid Inquiry Access: a. From The Projnet Home Page Linked Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. b. Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. c. Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Above. d. Email. Enter The Email Address You Would Like To Use For Communication. e. Select Continue. A Page Will Then Open Stating A User Account Was Not Found And Will Ask You To Create One Using The Provided Form. f. Enter Your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, And Time Zone. Make Sure To Remember Your Secret Question And Answer As They Will Be Used From This Point On To Access The Projnet System. g. Select Add User. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Registered Within Projnet And Are Currently Logged Into The System. specific Instructions For Future Projnet Bid Inquiry Access: • For Future Access To Projnet, You Will Not Be Emailed Any Type Of Password. You Will Utilize Your Secret Question And Secret Answer To Log In. • From The Projnet Home Page Linked Above, Click On Quick Add On The Upper Right Side Of The Screen. • Identify The Agency. This Should Be Marked As Usace. • Key. Enter The Bidder Inquiry Key Listed Above. • Email. Enter The Email Address You Used To Register Previously In Projnet. • Select Continue. A Page Will Then Open Asking You To Enter The Answer To Your Secret Question. • Enter Your Secret Answer And Click Login. Once This Is Completed You Are Now Logged Into The System. from This Page You May View All Bidder Inquiries Or Add An Inquiry. bidders Will Receive An Acknowledgement Of Their Question Via Email, Followed By An Answer To Their Question After It Has Been Processed By Our Technical Team. offerors Are Requested To Review The Specification In Its Entirety And To Review The Bidder Inquiry System For Answers To Questions Prior To Submission Of A New Inquiry. the Call Center Operates Weekdays From 8am To 5pm U.s. Central Time Zone (chicago). The Telephone Number For The Call Center Is 800-428-help. offers Will Not Be Publicly Opened. Information Concerning The Status Of The Evaluation And/or Award Will Not Be Available After Receipt Of Proposals. notes: 1. Offerors Shall Not Submit Their Proposals Via Projnet, But In Accordance With The Provisions Stated In The Solicitation. Any Questions Regarding Acceptable Means Of Submitting Offers Shall Be Made Directly To The Contract Specialist Identified In The Solicitation. 2. Government Responses To Technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds That Are Submitted To Projnet In Accordance With The Procedures Above Are Not Binding On The Government Unless An Amendment Is Issued On Standard Form (sf) 30. In The Case Of Any Conflicts, The Solicitation Governs. Any Changes Or Revisions To The Solicitation Will Be Made By Formal Amendment. Government Responses Will Be Limited To: (a) Notice That An Amendment Will Be Issued; (b) Reference To An Existing Requirement Contained In The Solicitation; Or (c) Notice That A Response Is Not Necessary. 3. The Ability To Enter Technical Inquiries And Questions Relating To Proposal Procedures Or Bonds Will Be Disabled Ten (10) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date Of Stated In The Solicitation. No Government Responses Will Be Entered Into The Projnet System Within Five (5) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date Stated In The Solicitation. 6.) Electronic Proposal Submission Requirements: proposals: All Submissions To This Proposal Announcement Shall Be Submitted Electronically Through The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (piee) Solicitation Module Before The Time Specified In Block 13 Of The Sf1442. Nopaper Copies, Cd-roms, Facsimile, Or Dod Safe Submissions Will Be Accepted. a User Id And Password Are Required To Access Piee. Offerors Are Required To Self-register As A Vendor Or Contractor With The User's Cage Code(s) And Must Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To The Piee Registration Process. 1. Instructions For Registering In Piee: a. Navigate To Https://piee.eb.mil/ b. Select “register” [top Right],or Go To Https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/registration/notice.xhtml c. Select “vendor” d. Create A User Id And Password And Follow The Prompts [next] e. Create Security Questions [next] f. Complete Your User Profile Information [next] g. Complete Your Supervisor Or Approving Official Information [next] h. Complete Roles: (1) Step 1. Select Sol-solicitation (2) Step 2. Select Proposal Manager (3) Step 3. Click Add Roles (4) Step 4. Fill In Your Location Code (cage Code) [next] i. Provide A Justification For Your Registration [next] j. Follow The Remaining Prompts To Submit Your Registration 2. Instructions For Electronic Proposal Submissions In Piee Solicitation Module: a. Log Into Piee And Select The Solicitation Icon. b. Enter Search Criteria To Find The Solicitation. (search Criteria Can Be The Complete Solicitation Number, Solicitation Open Date, Response Due Date, Product Or Service Code, Naics, Set Aside Code, Place Of Performance Zip Code, Contracting Office Dodaac, Or Status). c. The Search Results Display. Select The Solicitation Number Link To Open The Solicitation. d. The Solicitation Displays. The Information Is View Only. e. Scroll Down To See The Contract Information And Attachments. The Attachments Can Be Viewed By Selecting The File Link. Scroll Back Up To The Top Of The Screen And Click The Offer Tab. f. Click The Offer Tab To Add And Review Current Offers On The Solicitation. Click The Add Button To Add An Offer To The Solicitation. g. Select The Applicable Cage Code For Which Submitting The Offer For. The List Is Prefiltered Based On The Cages In The Proposal Manager’s Profile. h. Upload The Attachments That Comprise The Offer By Selecting The Choose Files Link. i. After Entering All Necessary Information Enter A Signature Date And Click The Signature Button. j. The “sign Document” Pop-up Window Will Be Displayed Requiring The User To Enter A Digital Pin And One Time Password (otp). Click The “sign And Submit” Button To Continue. k. After Successfully Adding The Offer A Success Message Of The Submission Will Be Displayed And The Offer Displayed Collapsed. Users May Expand And View All Their Offers On A Solicitation. file Size Limitations: Offerors Are Advised To Follow The Above Instructions For Uploading Files. If Needed, Offerors Are Advised To Break The Files Down Into Smaller Sections In Order To Upload It To The System. In Such Cases, Please Divide The Sections As Logically As Possible And Be Sure To Clearly Name The Files As Specified Below. file Naming Convention: To Ensure Your Submission Is Received And Processed Appropriately, It Is Important That Interested Parties Carefully Ensure Their Electronic Files Adhere To The Following Naming Convention: • W912qr25r0003_firmname_description each File Name Shall Begin With The Solicitation Number Followed By The Firm’s Name And A Brief File Description. Please See Examples Above. (***note: The Piee Solicitation Module Will Replace Special Characters And Spaces In The Attachment Filename With Underscores “_”***) file Organization: Although Hard Copies Are Not Accepted, Each File Shall Be Clearly Indexed, And Logically Assembled. Font Size Shall Be 11 Or Larger. Pages Shall Be Letter Sized (larger Page Sizes (such As 11x17 Foldouts, Etc.) Will Be Counted As Two Pages. Proposals Shall Be In A Narrative Format, Organized And Titled So That Each Section Of The Proposal Follows The Order And Format Of The Factors. Information Presented Should Be Organized So As To Pertain To Only The Evaluation Factor In The Section That The Information Is Presented. Information Pertaining To More Than One Evaluation Factor Should Be Repeated In Each Section For Each Factor. upload Completion & Deadline: Offerors Are Highly Encouraged To Become Familiar With The Piee Solicitation Module Well In Advance Of The Proposal Due Date. Interested Offerors Shall Submit Proposals No Later Than The Date Specified On The Solicitation Document. The Time & Date Of Proposal Receipt Will Be The Upload Completion / Delivery Time & Date Recorded Within Piee Solicitation Module. Do Not Assume That Electronic Submission Will Occur Instantaneously. Large Files Will Take Some Time To Upload. Offerors Should Time Their Upload Effort With Prudence By Not Waiting Until The Last Few Minutes—this Will Allow For Unexpected Delays In The Transmittal Process. Offerors Are Encouraged To Keep A Copy Of The Upload Confirmation For Their Record. Submissions After The Deadline Will Be Considered Late And Will Be Processed In Accordance With Far 15.208. electronic Files: Files Shall Be In Their Native Format (i.e. Doc, Xls, Ppt, Etc.), Or If In Pdf Format, Shall Be In Searchable Text. Text And Graphics Portfolios Of The Electronic Copies Shall Be In A Format Readable By Microsoft Office Or Adobe Applications. Data Submitted In A Spreadsheet Format Shall Be Readable By Ms Excel (all Cells And Formulas Should Be Unlocked). any Information, Presented In A Proposal That The Offeror Wants Safeguarded From Disclosure To Other Parties Must Be Identified And Labeled In Accordance With The Requirements Of Provision “far 52.215-1, Instructions To Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (nov 2021),” Subparagraph (e), Which Is Found In 00 21 00 Instructions Of The Solicitation. The Government Will Endeavor To Honor The Restrictions Against Release Requested By Offerors, To The Extent Permitted Under United States Law And Regulations. release Of Firm Status Will Occur Within 10 Days After Approval Of Any Selection. All Responses On Sf 330 To This Announcement Must Be Received No Later Than 2:00 Pm Eastern On Tuesday, 15 October 2024. no Other General Notification To Firms Under Consideration For This Project Will Be Made. Facsimile Transmissions Will Not Be Accepted. Solicitation Packages Are Not Provided And No Additional Project Information Will Be Given To Firms During The Announcement Period. note: Do Not Enter Privacy Act Data (personal Identification Information (pii)) In The File Description.) for Training And Help Using The Piee Solicitation Module, Reference The Links Below. a. New User Information And Help: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/help/helpvendors.xhtml b. Vendor Customer Support: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorcustomersupport.xhtml c. Solicitation - Web Based Training: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (piee) Help Desk May Be Reached By Calling Telephone Number 866-618-5988 For Assistance.