12FPC419Q0007_Biological_Tech_HI_RFQ_Package.pdf

12FPC419Q0007

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICTITATION

For Biological Tech/Field Laborer Support Services

NRCS Plant Materials Center (PMC) Hoolehua, Hawaii

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

ii. The solicitation number 12FPC419Q0007 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The acquisition procedures at FAR Parts 12 & 13 are being utilized. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price, commercial contract. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote responds to the terms of this RFQ and is the best value for the Government. It is estimated that the magnitude of the project is under $100,000.

iii. This RFQ documents and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-03 effective June 12, 2019.

iv. This solicitation is being conducted as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541990; the size standard is $15 million. For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size. Active SAM registration is required in order to be awarded this contract and must remain active throughout the period of performance.

v. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS): See Attachment 2, a fully burdened hourly rate shall be provided. The prices quoted must include all costs and services associated with providing the service and in accordance with WDOL.

vi. Description of Services: The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified) to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications as described in this solicitation and all attachments.

vii. Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance:

The estimated performance period is August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020. Place of performance is at the NRCS PMC in Hoolehua Plant Materials Center (PMC), Hawaii. Service area of the Hoolehua PMC is the entire Pacific Island Area (PIA) which includes the State of Hawaii, American Samoa, the Territory of Guam, The Republic of Palau, the Northern Marianna Islands, the Federated of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

viii. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

Offerors must read and follow the additional instructions contained within this solicitation to receive consideration.

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ix. FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(1) Management: Contractor’s ability to quickly assess and on-board contractor personnel.

Contractor should include qualifications, relevant experience, capacity, and management capability if subcontractors are proposed.

(2) Price: In accordance with WDOL

(3) Past Performance: includes recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar services and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers/email addresses and other relevant information).

Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are equal as compared to price.

Pricing that is unrealistically low may be considered an indication that the quoter does not possess adequate understanding of the requirement or the requisite technical capability to successfully perform the work.

Quoters should submit a written narrative that thoroughly addresses all non-price evaluation factors listed above. In addition, the narrative should adequately describe the quoter's plan for executing the work, including resources and personnel available to meet the required timeline.

The narrative should be no longer than 5 pages.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offeror’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

x. Offerors are required to complete the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications-Commercial Items. This must be completed at SAM.gov and the registration in an “active” status.

xi. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and addenda are not attached.

xii. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition:

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in the contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (November 2011) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (July 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (April 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (March 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (August 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in the contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13685 (December 2015) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017)

xiii. Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices:

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract. This authority remains solely with the CO. In the event that the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and NO adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any INCREASE in costs incurred as a result thereof.

DESIGNATED PAYMENT OFFICE CONTACT POINT

The contact point described below coordinates the issuance of payments under this contract. If payment is not received within 5 days after the due date specified in the contract, contact the payment office designated below for information on when payment will be made.

USDA, National Finance Center Administrative Payments Branch (APB) Telephone: (800) 421- 0323 or (504) 426-6510

If questions arise on the amount paid, contact the contracting officer at the number or address shown in the contract.

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PAYMENT PLATFORM (IPP)

Invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Payment Platform System (IPP) or the Contractor must be willing to accept payment by Government purchase card.

The Contractor must use the IPP website (https://www.ipp.gov) to register, access, and use IPP for submitting invoices. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by calling (866) 973- 3131.

Invoices submitted by means other than IPP will not be accepted unless the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

- Itemization of the amounts requested; Subcontractor listing showing 1) each subcontractor and the total value of the subcontract, 2) the portion of the instant progress payment that will be made to each subcontractor, and 3) the total amount previously paid to each subcontractor;

- Payment request certification from the clause; and

- Release of claims (final payment only). “I, (Name of Contractor), do hereby release the United

States of America from any and all claims and liabilities of any character whatsoever arising under and by virtue of contract number (Identify Contract) dated (Date) as amended, except as stated.

- (Date of Release) (Signature of Contractor)”]

452.204-70 Inquiries (Feb 1988) Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

452.209-71 Assurances Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants (Deviation 2012-01) (Feb 2012)

(a) This award is subject to the provisions contained in sections 738 and 739 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, P.L. No. 112-55, Division A, as amended and/or subsequently enacted, regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies.

Accordingly, by accepting this award the contractor acknowledges that it-

(1) does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, and

(2) has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any Federal or State law within 24 months preceding the award, unless a suspending and debarring official of the United States Department of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment of the awardee, or such officer or agent, based on these convictions and/or tax delinquencies and determined that https://www.ipp.gov/ suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) If the awardee fails to comply with these provisions, the NRCS may terminate this contract for default and may recover any funds the awardee has received in violation of sections 738 or 739, as amended and/or subsequently enacted.

452.211-74 Period of Performance (February 1988)

The estimated period of performance for the base period is August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020.

Subject to availability of funds the estimated period of performance for the option years is as follows:

Option Year 1: August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021 Option Year 2: August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in this contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(d) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed three years.

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 7/31/2020. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.

No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 7/31/2020, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

xiv. Please refer to the following documents which are hereby incorporated and made a part of this solicitation:

• Attachment 1 – Statement of Work (10 pages)

• Attachment 2 – Quote Sheet (1 page)

• Attachment 3 – Vendor Information Sheet (1 page)

• Attachment 4 – Service Contract Wage Determination (11 pages)

xv. Offers are due no later than Wednesday July 10, 2019 3:00pm PDT.

xvi. Offers are to be emailed to the following:

amy.smith2@usda.gov

Offers shall be on company letterhead, signed, dated and sent via email to Amy Smith, Contracting Officer at amy.smith2@usda.gov no later than Wednesday July 10, 2019 3:00pm PDT.

a. Pricing and Certifications Offerors may utilize attachment 2 to this solicitation to submit pricing quotations and to complete the following required certification: Certification at AGAR 452.209-70 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction. The offeror must complete the certification by reading and checking the appropriate box(es).

xvii. The Government intends to make an award based on the best value to the Government. In order to be considered, a contractor must submit the following in response to this RFQ (failure to provide this information will result in a non-responsive quote):

1. Completed Quote Sheet w/completed certification (Attachment 2);

2. Completed Vendor Information Sheet (Attachment 3);

3. Written narrative addressing technical capability and past performance; and

4. Active/complete registration in SAM.

mailto:amy.smith2@usda.gov mailto:th2@usda.gov mailto:amy.smith2@usda.gov

Attachment 2

QUOTE SHEET

Solicitation #12FPC419Q0007

Biogical Tech/Field Laborer Support Services

One Award for the aggregate of all items will be made under this solicitation.

Item

Description

Unit

Units

Unit Cost

Cost

001 Base Year: August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020 HR 1980 $

002 Option Year 1: August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021 HR 1980 $

003 Option Year 2: August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022 HR 1980 $

TOTAL:

452.209-70 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION. (DEVIATION 2012-01) (FEB 2012)

(a) Awards made under this solicitation are subject to the provisions contained in sections 738 and 739 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No. 112-55), Division A, as amended and/or subsequently enacted, regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. To comply with these provisions, all offerors must complete paragraph (1) of this representation, and all corporate offerors also must complete paragraphs (2) and (3) of this representation.

(b) The Offeror represents that –

(1) The Offeror is [ ], is not [ ] (check one) an entity that has filed articles of incorporation in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the various territories of the United States including American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Midway Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands. (Note that this includes both for-profit and non-profit organizations.)

If the Offeror checked “is” above, the Offeror must complete paragraphs (2) and (3) of the representation. If Offeror checked “is not” above, Offeror may leave the remainder of the representation blank.

(2)

(i) The Offeror has [ ], has not [ ] (check one) been convicted of a felony criminal violation under Federal or State law in the 24 months preceding the date of offer.

(ii) The Offeror has [ ], has not [ ] (check one) had any officer or agent of Offeror convicted of a felony criminal violation for actions taken on behalf of Offeror under Federal or State law in the 24 months preceding the date of offer.

(3) The Offeror does [ ], does not [ ] (check one) have any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.

Solicitation #12FPC419Q0007

ATTACHMENT #4

Wage Determination No. 2015-5691 Revision No.: 6

Date of Revision: 0 1 /10/2018

WD 15-5691 (Rev.-6) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/16/2018

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-5691 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 6 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 01/10/2018 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.35 for calendar year 2018 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.35 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2018. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts State: Hawaii

Area: Hawaii Counties of Hawaii, Kauai

OCCUPATION NOTE:

STEVEDORING AND LONGSHOREMEN: Wage rates and fringe benefits can be found on Wage Determination 2000-0085

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 14.69 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 16.50 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 18.46 01020 - Administrative Assistant 26.48 01035 - Court Reporter 18.59 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 13.74 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 15.44 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 16.84 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 13.16 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 14.36 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 17.80 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 13.86 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 13.86 01111 - General Clerk I 12.85 01112 - General Clerk II 14.02 01113 - General Clerk III 15.74 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 23.77 01141 - Messenger Courier 15.09 01191 - Order Clerk I 15.95 01192 - Order Clerk II 17.40 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 15.79 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 17.88 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 19.69 01270 - Production Control Clerk 19.54

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01290 - Rental Clerk 15.79 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 19.05 01311 - Secretary I 19.05 01312 - Secretary II 21.31 01313 - Secretary III 23.77 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 15.91 01410 - Supply Technician 26.48 01420 - Survey Worker 17.10 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 16.94 01531 - Travel Clerk I 14.78 01532 - Travel Clerk II 15.97 01533 - Travel Clerk III 17.12 01611 - Word Processor I 14.36 01612 - Word Processor II 16.11 01613 - Word Processor III 18.03 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 23.23 05010 - Automotive Electrician 22.43 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 22.00 05070 - Automotive Worker 22.00 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 18.99 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 24.41 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 22.00 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 25.65 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 17.39 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 20.80 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 22.00 05310 - Painter, Automotive 23.19 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 22.00 05370 - Tire Repairer 13.78 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 24.37 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 16.31 07041 - Cook I 15.94 07042 - Cook II 18.50 07070 - Dishwasher 12.78 07130 - Food Service Worker 12.25 07210 - Meat Cutter 19.56 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 13.21 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 21.07 09040 - Furniture Handler 14.17 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 23.18 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 17.17 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 20.12 09130 - Upholsterer 21.07 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 12.10 11060 - Elevator Operator 14.52 11090 - Gardener 19.84 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 14.52 11150 - Janitor 14.52 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 16.22 11240 - Maid or Houseman 17.07 11260 - Pruner 14.52 11270 - Tractor Operator 19.66 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 16.22 11360 - Window Cleaner 16.22 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 24.41 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 22.77

12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 23.80 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 22.28 12020 - Dental Assistant 16.28 12025 - Dental Hygienist 33.14 12030 - EKG Technician 30.50 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 30.50 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 24.41 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 18.51 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 20.70 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 23.09 12100 - Medical Assistant 16.87 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 21.77 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 17.82 12190 - Medical Record Technician 19.93 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 21.71 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 38.38 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 11.39 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 12.81 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 13.98 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 15.69 12235 - Optical Dispenser 20.03 12236 - Optical Technician 18.00 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 17.90 12280 - Phlebotomist 16.71 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 29.04 12311 - Registered Nurse I 29.29 12312 - Registered Nurse II 35.82 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 35.82 12314 - Registered Nurse III 43.34 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 43.34 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 51.94 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 28.23 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 17.75 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 21.25 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 26.32 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 32.19 13041 - Illustrator I 21.25 13042 - Illustrator II 26.32 13043 - Illustrator III 32.19 13047 - Librarian 29.15 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 16.91 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 24.08 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 19.10 13061 - Media Specialist I 18.99 13062 - Media Specialist II 21.25 13063 - Media Specialist III 23.68 13071 - Photographer I 16.94 13072 - Photographer II 20.01 13073 - Photographer III 23.73 13074 - Photographer IV 29.03 13075 - Photographer V 35.08 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 15.82 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 22.33 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 17.54 14042 - Computer Operator II 19.62 14043 - Computer Operator III 22.80 14044 - Computer Operator IV 24.81 14045 - Computer Operator V 27.45

14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 17.54 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 24.81 14170 - System Support Specialist 27.17 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 30.83 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 37.30 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 43.09 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 30.83 15060 - Educational Technologist 27.96 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 43.09 15080 - Graphic Artist 22.97 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 40.55 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 40.55 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 40.55 15090 - Technical Instructor 21.66 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 26.50 15110 - Test Proctor 21.42 15120 - Tutor 21.42 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 12.41 16030 - Counter Attendant 12.41 16040 - Dry Cleaner 15.37 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 12.41 16090 - Presser, Hand 12.41 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 12.41 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 12.41 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 12.41 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 16.36 16220 - Tailor 17.23 16250 - Washer, Machine 13.41 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 27.27 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 34.27 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 20.93 21030 - Material Coordinator 22.93 21040 - Material Expediter 22.93 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 16.89 21071 - Order Filler 13.93 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 20.93 21110 - Shipping Packer 15.98 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 15.98 21140 - Store Worker I 13.93 21150 - Stock Clerk 19.55 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 20.93 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 20.93 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 31.61 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 24.89 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 29.73 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 31.61 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 33.47 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 21.46 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 27.80

23060 - Aircraft Servicer 24.89 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 27.80 23080 - Aircraft Worker 26.58 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 26.58 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 29.73

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 26.54 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 18.35 23125 - Cable Splicer 29.04 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 30.99 23140 - Carpet Layer 25.50 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 34.19 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 29.37 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 31.40 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 33.44 23260 - Fabric Worker 23.73 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 28.39 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 21.97 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 29.04 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 21.97 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 21.64 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 29.73 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 24.89 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 26.58 23391 - Gunsmith I 21.97 23392 - Gunsmith II 25.50 23393 - Gunsmith III 29.04 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 28.64 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 30.45 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 28.29 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 34.11 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 29.96 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 27.27 23470 - Laborer 16.49 23510 - Locksmith 27.27 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 27.17 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 24.58 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 18.06 23591 - Metrology Technician I 29.96 23592 - Metrology Technician II 31.86 23593 - Metrology Technician III 33.73 23640 - Millwright 29.04 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 23.72 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 25.36 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 33.51 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 31.11 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 29.04 23850 - Rigger 29.04 23870 - Scale Mechanic 25.50 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 34.44 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 24.85 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 31.60 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 33.60 23950 - Telephone Lineman 29.26 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 25.04 23965 - Well Driller 29.04 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 29.04 23980 - Woodworker 21.38

24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 16.70 24570 - Child Care Attendant 11.62 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 15.14 24610 - Chore Aide 11.40 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 16.70 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 20.11 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 29.04 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 23.41 25070 - Stationary Engineer 29.04 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 20.19 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 23.41 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 18.69 27007 - Baggage Inspector 14.67 27008 - Corrections Officer 23.39 27010 - Court Security Officer 23.39 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 18.00 27040 - Detention Officer 23.39 27070 - Firefighter 23.69 27101 - Guard I 14.67 27102 - Guard II 18.00 27131 - Police Officer I 28.90 27132 - Police Officer II 32.11 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 15.09 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 16.05 28043 - Carnival Worker 12.01 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 18.63 28310 - Lifeguard 18.62 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 20.85 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 15.96 28515 - Recreation Specialist 25.94 28630 - Sports Official 16.60 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 20.74 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 29020 - Hatch Tender 29030 - Line Handler 29041 - Stevedore I 29042 - Stevedore II 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 38.45 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 26.51 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 29.20 30021 - Archeological Technician I 17.69 30022 - Archeological Technician II 19.79 30023 - Archeological Technician III 24.51 30030 - Cartographic Technician 24.51 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 23.71 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 27.15 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 29.99 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 17.69 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 19.79 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 22.06 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 27.15 30081 - Engineering Technician I 15.91 30082 - Engineering Technician II 18.64 30083 - Engineering Technician III 22.50

30084 - Engineering Technician IV 29.74 30085 - Engineering Technician V 32.60 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 39.41 30090 - Environmental Technician 22.21 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 24.51 30210 - Laboratory Technician 23.01 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 27.15 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 29.99 30240 - Mathematical Technician 25.78 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 18.66 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 23.13 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 28.30 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 34.23 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 29.99 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 25.78 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 29.99 30461 - Technical Writer I 24.51 30462 - Technical Writer II 29.99 30463 - Technical Writer III 36.28 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 24.44 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 29.57 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 35.44 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 24.44 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 24.44 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 27.15 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 33.02 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 22.06 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 24.51 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 29.57 31020 - Bus Aide 13.28 31030 - Bus Driver 18.92 31043 - Driver Courier 14.10 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 9.37 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 15.09 31310 - Taxi Driver 12.21 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 15.09 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 17.26 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 20.10 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 20.10 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 14.42 99030 - Cashier 11.83 99050 - Desk Clerk 18.46 99095 - Embalmer 24.57 99130 - Flight Follower 24.44 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 13.51 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 17.67 99260 - Marketing Analyst 30.14 99310 - Mortician 24.57 99410 - Pest Controller 17.33 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 15.25 99710 - Recycling Laborer 21.11 99711 - Recycling Specialist 25.48 99730 - Refuse Collector 18.90 99810 - Sales Clerk 14.39 99820 - School Crossing Guard 15.82 99830 - Survey Party Chief 26.41 99831 - Surveying Aide 14.44 99832 - Surveying Technician 19.79

99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 15.29 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 18.23 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 15.29

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: (Hawaii): $1.91 per hour, or $76.40 per week, or $331.07 per month for all employees on whose behalf the contractor provides health care benefits pursuant to the Hawaii prepaid Health Care Act. For those employees who are not receiving health care benefits mandated by the Hawaii prepaid Health Care Act, the new health and welfare benefit rate will be $4.41 per hour.

HEALTH & WELFARE (Hawaii) EO 13706: $1.63 per hour, or $65.20 per week, or $282.53 per month for all employees on whose behalf the contractor provides health care benefits pursuant to the Hawaii prepaid Health Care Act. For those employees who are not receiving health care benefits mandated by the Hawaii prepaid Health Care Act, the new health and welfare benefit rate will be $4.13 per hour. *

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 10 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (See 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b), this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals, (29 C.F.R. 541.

400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition, because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example, if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate, then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination.

Additionally, because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore, the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of:

(1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications;

(2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications;

(3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or

(4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400).

2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am.

If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work).

** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL **

An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder.

All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving re-grading and cleaning of artillery ranges.

A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like;

minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordnance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay.

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE, Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) **

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the U.S.

Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour Division's decision to the contractor.

6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)).

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination.

Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1)).

RFQ No.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Field Support Services for the

USDA-NRCS

Hoolehua Plant Materials Center (PMC)

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Mission

1.2 Background

1.3 Scope

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Non-Personal Services

2.2. Business Relations

2.3. Contract Administration and Management

2.3.1. Contract Management

2.3.2. Contract Administration

2.3.3. Personnel Administration

2.4. Subcontract Management

2.5. Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties

2.5.1. The following position is required for these support services

2.5.2. The contractor’s minimum staff qualifications must be as follows

2.6. Location and Hours of Work

2.7. Invoicing

2.8. Work Environment………………………………………………………………………………… 6

2.9. Government Quality Assurance

3. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

3.1. Duties

3.2. Pereformance Tasks and Standards

4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Security and Safety

4.2. Government Furnished Property, Information, and/or Services

4.3. Applicable Directives

1. INTRODUCTION

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requires support services for the Hoolehua PMC to achieve its goals to address plant related resource concerns of the PIA. This position will assist with field production, facility operations, and assist the PMC staff in collecting and documenting plant performance of conservation plants to resolve the plant needs of the PIA.

1.1 Mission

The NRCS is committed to “helping people help the land” – our mission is to provide America’s farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground, not only helping the environment but agricultural operations, too.

The vision of the Plant Materials Program is to function as the plant experts for NRCS, fully integrated and coordinated with technical and field office staff, developing and delivering vegetative solutions and conservation technology for NRCS customers. The Mission of the Plant Materials Program is to find vegetative solutions for the conservation of our natural resources. For more information regarding the agency and its programs visit http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/.

1.2 Background

The United States Depart of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hoolehua Plant Materials Center (PMC), located at 4101 Maunaloa Highway, Hoolehua, Hawaii 96729, is a part of the National Plant Materials…