# AFFARS IG5336.9201

Informational Guidance

IG5336.9201
Air Force Contracting Construction Guide

January 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1: Independent Government Estimates

1.1. Introduction
1.2. Types of Independent Estimates
1.3. Sources of Estimate Details
1.4. Developing the Cost Estimate
1.5 Delivery Orders
1.6. Protection of the IGE
Exhibit 1-A, Construction Cost Estimate Breakdown (template)

Chapter 2: Acquisition Planning

2.1. Preface
Appendix 2-A, Construction Acquisition Planning Matrix
Attachment 2-1, Acquisition Plan Template

Chapter 3: Simplified Acquisition Base Engineer Requirements

3.1. Scope
3.2. Definitions
3.3. Purpose of the SABER Program
3.4. Limitations to the Use of SABER
3.5. Acquisition Planning
3.6. SABER Execution and Contract Administration
Appendix 3-A, Sample Clause for Saber Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)
Appendix 3-B, Delivery Order File Checklist
Appendix 3-C, Sample Hold Harmless Agreement
Appendix 3-D, SABER Delivery Order (DO) Tracking Tool

Chapter 4: Multiple Award Construction Contracts (MACC) & Task Order Negotiation

4.1. Introduction
4.2. MACCs - What Are They?
4.3. MACC vs. SABER
4.4. Acquisition Planning
4.5. Bundling and/or Consolidation?
4.6. How Many Contracts Should You Award?
4.7. Task Orders and Task Order Competition
4.8. Section L&M Considerations
4.9. Design /Build Process
4.10. Lessons Learned
Attachment 4-1, Langley AFB MACC & TO
Attachment 4-2, Ellsworth AFB MACC & TO
Attachment 4-3, Scott AFB MACC
Attachment 4-4, Langley AFB Solicitation
Attachment 4-5, Ellsworth AFB Solicitation
Attachment 4-6, Scott AFB Solicitation
Attachment 4-7, Sample MACC Task Order Request for Proposal

Chapter 5: Evaluating Unit Prices- IDCs

5.1. Introduction
5.2. What is the Problem?
5.3. Where to Start
5.4. What Is A Unit Price Evaluation Tool?
5.5. What is the Process?
5.6. What to Look For?
5.7. When is “Enough” Enough?
Attachment 5-1, Comparative Pricing Analysis Tool

Chapter 6: Labor Requirements

6.1. Application of DBA
6.2. Are There Any Exemptions to DBA Application?
6.3. How Do I Obtain a Wage Determination?
6.4. Does the Contracting Officer Have Any DBA Responsibilities?
6.5. Where Can I Get Help?

Chapter 7: Construction Contract Management

Section 1: Contract Requirements

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Performance and Payment Bonds
7.3. Insurance When Work is Being Performed on A Government Installation
7.4. Pre-Construction Conference
7.5. Materials and Workmanship
7.6. Labor Compliance Requirements
7.7. Warranties

Section 2: Contract Oversight and Management

7.8. Monitoring Progress

7.9. Quality Management
7.10. Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECP)
7.11. Payments

Section 3: Changes and Delays

7.12. Principal Changed Conditions Clauses

7.13. Constructive Changes
7.14. Types of Delays
7.15. Schedule Analysis
7.16. Delay Analysis
7.17. Methods for Computing Overhead
7.18. Beneficial Occupancy
7.19. Termination
7.20. Liquidated Damages
7.21. Final Contract Completion
7.22. Contract Closeout

Acronyms

Figures / Exhibits / Examples