20R0004.pdf

W811P592956001

In accordance w ith FAR 36.204(d), Disclosure of the magnitude of construction project. Betw een US$250,000.00 and USD$500,000.00

SECTION 00000- SF 1442

SECTION 002100- Instruction of Offerors SECTION 002116- Basis of Aw ard SECTION 002100- Contract Clauses

ASTRID PARDO 011-571-2752386

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

18-Aug-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

X

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________17 Sep 2020 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE (RCO) BOGOTA

CARRERA 45 NO. 24B-27

USMILGP CONTRACTING

BOGOTA

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

10:00 AM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

ASTRID PARDO

AMERICAN EMBASSY COLOMBIA; CRA. 45 # 24B-27

BOGOTA

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: 571 2752386 FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

FUEL SYSTEM

FFP

FUEL SYSTEM REPAIR LA MACARENA

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W811P592956001

PSC CD: Y1NA

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Lot

DBA

FFP

The amount listed by the offeror on this CLIN is the estimated DBA insurance premium (estimated payroll of the offeror and its subcontractors times the applicable rate(s)). The actual amount paid by the government under this CLIN will be based on the amount of the Agent/Broker’s invoice submitted by the offeror after contract award. In the event of recalculation of the premium by the Insurance Carrier based on actual payroll amounts, the contracting officer will adjust this CLIN by contract modification to reflect actual premium amounts paid.

For more information, see FAR clause 52.228-3, Worker’s Compensation Insurance.

The amount will not be included in the evaluation process.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1NA

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 90 dys. ADC 1 SEE THE ATTACHED PWS/SPEC

DESGINATED COR OR POC

FOR COMPLETE DELIVERY

INFORMATION

SEE SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

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0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

SOW

SOW FUEL SYSTEM LA MACARENA

14/07/2020

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: . Under this contract, the contractor shall provide and install a fuel system with two (2) storage fuel tanks, removing the existing ones, fuel distribution system for two (2) electrical generators (475 kVA each) and a diesel dispenser. Additionally, and improvement of electrical main panels, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW), at the facilities located in the Colombian Army (COLAR) Base located in La Macarena, Meta Department, Colombia. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, drawings, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to execute the terms of this statement of work. The project is to install two (2) storage fuel tanks of 10000 gallons ea. of diesel with metallic structure, founding, fencing and roof, fuel network installation for connection of two (2) electrical generators and one (1) diesel dispenser for vehicles, generators inspection and connection, also provide and install a fuel filtration system, electrical network, electrical wiring adjustment, supply of satellite fire extinguishers, and a fuel management software system. The project is divided in two stages to prevent work stoppage in the facilities.

The work executed by the contractor shall include but is not limited to:

Stage 1

- Provisional and final hydraulic (diesel) and electrical drawings (stage 1 and 2).

- Provisional fencing and camp.

- Identify the location and lay out of the project at the project site.

- Identify an area adequacy for placement of provisional storage tank.

- Provide and install one (1) storage tank of 10000 gallons for diesel with pipelines and flow meter, tank base (secondary containment tank for spill), plinth, stairs for access, handrail, and platform.

- Electrical system for fuel pumping and fuel filtration system.

- Provide and install a grounding system.

- Provide and install a fuel filtration system of 100 GLM or more.

- Provide and install a fuel distribution system (networks) to fuel filtration system, two (2) electrical generators and a diesel dispenser.

- Provide and installation of three (3) satellite fire extinguishers type B (ref. 150 Lbs) (includes signaling).

- Eletrical generators connection

- Testing and performance of all systems.

Stage 2

- Identify the location and lay out of the project at the project site.

- Removing and final disposal of four (4) underground fuel storage tanks (old fuel tanks).

- Removing and final disposal of fuel distribution networks (old pipelines, pumps, valves, and other equipment).

- Removing filled material over old tanks.

- Backfill and compaction with material selected.

- Constructions of two (2) concrete slab for new tanks to include reinforcement.

- Provide and install a second storage tank of 10000 gallons for diesel with pipelines and flow meter, tank base (secondary containment tank for spill) plinth, stairs for access, handrail, and platform.

- Relocation of the first installed storage tank and pipelines, flow meter, tank base (secondary containment tank for spill) and plinth.

- Relocation for electrical system for fuel pumping, fuel electric valves, and fuel filtration system of the first tank installed.

- Install a new electrical network, fuel distribution pipelines and accessories for the second tank and connection from the fuel filtration system.

- Provide and installation a final grounding system.

- Provide and installation a lighting protection system.

- Perimetral fencing construction with metallic mesh and pipe (columns) for roofing to fuel tanks to include access door and lock.

- Metallic structure for roof and tiles for fuel tanks to include rainwater network.

- Provide and install a fuel software system for control, counting, measurement, and operating.

- Electrical main panels improvement of the facilities.

- Eletrical generators connection

- Provide Training to all required workers for all systems.

- Testing and performance of all systems.

Note: The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and/or quantities on site before providing proposal and commencing works. Provided quantities are approximated and it is contractor responsibility to verify these dimensions during the site visit. If discrepancies are found, he shall immediately notify contracting officer and contracting officer representative.

The Contractor and their subcontractors shall comply with Colombian Safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Colombian regulation, the contractor shall comply with safety and health requirements as established by EM 385-1-1, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

1.2 Background: The project is part of US Army South Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection program in support to Colombia Security Cooperation Office (SCO).

1.3 Objectives: : The Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor, equipment, material, transportation, and supplies required to provide and install a fuel system, fuel filtration system, and install a new electrical network. Exact location will be provided by US MILGROUP representatives during the site visit at the La Macarena Colombia Army Military Base. See FAR Clause 52.236-27 Site Visit (Equipment location) under Section 00100 of the solicitation for specific site visit date, time and instructions.

1.4 Required Delivery: Contractor shall provide non-personal services for project execution in accordance with the activities described in paragraph 1.1.

1.5 Period of Performance: The work shall begin within 10 calendar days after the Contractor receives the award, and the project shall be completed in 90 calendar days after award or less from receipt of contract award. The (90) days period includes the time for mobilization, demobilization, and clean-up of the site area

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control (QC) : The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this SOW and applicable regulations. The Contractor shall have and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

Contractor shall deliver Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 30 days after contract award, and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. Quality Control Plan (QCP) shall be made in accordance with ISO 9001-2015. The contractor shall has ISO 9001 certification or that it has implemented a quality management system providing the quality plan or quality manual.

1.6.1.1The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.1.3 Inspection System: The contractor shall develop, implement and maintain a system to inspect the services to ensure compliance with SOW requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. The contractor shall specify a scheduled frequency of inspections, the titles of the individuals who shall do the inspection, and their organizational placement.

1.6.1.4 Deficiency Prevention: The contractor shall identify and prevent defects in quality of products and services performed before the level becomes unacceptable. The Quality Control Plan shall be designed to intercept inferior services before they are provided to the Government.

1.6.1.5 Inspection Files: The contractor shall document all inspections conducted, and the necessary corrective and preventive actions taken. This documentation shall be kept on site and made available to the Government throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

1.6.1.6 Complaints: The contractor shall document all customer complaints and report the complaint to the COR within one workday after receipt of complaint. The contractor shall use electronic mail or other written memoranda as notification. Each customer complaint reported to the COR shall have a scheduled completion date subject to COR approval. The Quality Control Plan shall be updated, at no additional cost to the Government, as required to preclude a recurrence of the complaint.

1.6.1.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment.

The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays

New Year’s Day Fest of Saints Peter and Paul Epiphany Independence Day St. Joseph’s Day Battle of Boyacá Holy Thursday Assumption Day Good Friday Discover of America Labor Day All Saints Day Ascension Day Cartagena’s Independence Day Corpus Christi Immaculate Conception Fest of the Sacred Heart Christmas Day

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall follow the same holiday schedule as the US Embassy, Bogota.

The KO shall issue a letter advising the contractor of the holiday schedule for a particular year. The initial list will be provided upon contract award. The contractor shall perform services on holidays as required.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:00 to 17:00 Monday through Friday, and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed d,ue to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at La Macarena Military Base, Meta Colombia

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government antipates the award of a FFP Firmed Fix Price type contract.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON : In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.”

1.6.7.3 Escorts : The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Government Representative while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: N/A

1.6.7.4.1: The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223- 7004, Drug-free Work Force; and local USSOUTHCOM policies regarding drug testing. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.7.4.2 : Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. U.S. and Colombia government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks : The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

(a) RSO Background Checks: For those contract employees requiring access to US and/or Colombian government installations; the Contractor shallensure that all employees and subcontractors undergo a U.S. Embassy Regional Security Office (RSO) background check and are cleared by the RSO. The contractor shall be responsible to provide all required documents to the RSO (i.e. name check forms, cedula/IDs, passport, chamber of commerce documents). Contractor shall ensure that all employees undergo a Colombian background check and submit required paperwork to have access to the Colombian Ministry of Defense and/or other Colombian Military Bases, if required in their jobs. The KO retains the right to exclude any employee/subcontractor from performance under this contract if any information exists that an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of anemployee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. The Contractor shall not hire any person whose employment would result in a conflict interest.

(b) The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor, shall not employ individuals for work on this contract if such individual is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, or operational mission of the Government of Colombia the military installation and the country’s population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified by the Government of Colombia or the US Embassy RSO. Criminal checks will verify if a person is wanted by local or Colombian authorities or if that person or contractor is restricted from doing business with the Government of Colombia or the United States.

All contractor and subcontractor personnel who do not consent to a background check will be denied access to

Colombian Military or Government installations and will not be utilized by the SCO-CO. Information required to conduct a background check includes: full name, driver’s license number, and/or social security number, and date of birth of the person entering the installation and completion of a background check questionnaire. The contractor shall provide this information using the Colombian Government Forms and shall submit it in conjunction with the contractor’s request for either base or vehicle passes. Completion of a successful check does not invalidate the requirement for an escort when contractor or subcontractor personnel are working within controlled or restricted areas operated by the US Department of State or other areas within US Embassy controlled property.

(c) Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials and visas to work in the Republic of Colombia. Persons found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper Colombian authorities.

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures: N/A

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility : The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract in the U.S. or its territories have been pre-screened for employment eligibility using the E-verify Program on the Department of Homeland Security website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Personnel that have not met the employment eligibility requirement on this website are not authorized to perform services under this contract. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. This requirement is not in lieu of and does not relieve the Contractor from the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Forms for employment of personnel.

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems : All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.9 Key Control : N/A

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations: N/A

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Project Manager, Alternate Project Manager, Resident Civil Engineer/Architect, Architect, Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Electrical Engineer and any other engineers required to execute plans and designs related to the project. All personnel for the project shall demonstrate experience on 3 or more projects of equal or greater complexity than the work required for this project. The Contractor shall determine the personnel who will cover the Quality Control Program (QCP) and Safety Program. The personnel covering these programs shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience executing quality control or safety programs. The project manager shall be responsible for all work performed. The project manager and the alternate project manager, who will act in the absence of the project manager, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The project manager or alternate manager shall have the full authority to act on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.6.10.1 The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work.

The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.6.10.2 Qualifications for all Key Personnel are listed in 1.6.10, are below: Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below: The project engineer shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and maintain a valid license with their particular government and have at least 10 years of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude.

The field engineer and design engineers/architects shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and maintain a valid engineering license issued by their particular government, and have at least 5 years of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: N/A

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: N/A

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: The Contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees : If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractors employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public.

1.6.12.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers. Company logo is optional.

1.6.13. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this SOW. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.13.1 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.13.2 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)

1.6.14 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.15 General Training Requirements:

1.6.15.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training : The Contractor shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For Common Access Card (CAC) holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “JS-US007-14”. For non-CAC holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html (this standalone version is intended for non-CAC users without a JKO account only). Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor.

Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within 10 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.15.2 OPSEC Awareness : If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.15.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training : Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DOD IA Cyber Awareness Training. All employees working information technology (IT)/IA functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements per DOD Directive (DODD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management, DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and AR 25-2, Information Assurance, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DODIAA/default.asp.

1.6.15.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training : All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to Government information systems must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Per DoD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp.

1.6.15.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training) : Within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract and require a security clearance, shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the Government Representative within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. TARP training is available at the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) https://www.lms.army.mil/. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local Counter Intelligence (CI) Officer at their assigned location for classroom training and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the CI Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 10 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.15.6 iWATCH Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract. The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing.

This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.15.7 OPSEC Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB”. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.16 Overseas Training Requirements:

1.6.17.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling : Upon award of the contract, or within 30 days of employment of new personnel performing services under this contract, the Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO, for AOR specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. Verification of the training will be made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.17.2 SERE Training: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees must complete the computer based SERE 100.1 Code of Conduct training course prior to theater entry. Training is available at http://jko.jten.mil.

Completed training meets the requirement for three (3) years. Verification of the training will be made available to the KO or COR upon request.

1.6.18 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements : All U.S. citizen or resident, and TCN contractor personnel must comply with the training requirements listed in the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG). Verification of the training shall be made available to the COR or KO upon request. Additionally, they must receive personal security training that includes at a minimum:

(a) Safety and security issues facing employees within the USSOUTHCOM AOR,

(b) Identifies safety and security contingency planning activities, and

(c) Identifies ways to utilize safety and security personnel and other resources appropriately.

1.6.18.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements : Contractor shall ensure all U.S. citizen or U.S. resident Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this who are traveling in the USSOUTHCOM AOR follow the requirements identified in the electronic Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm and must have all necessary passports, visas, and other documents required to enter, exit, or work in the USSOUTHCOM AOR; must have the appropriate DOD identity credential(s); must have the appropriate special area, country, and theater clearance as required in DOD Directive 4500.54E. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued identification, to include the Common Access Card, to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 days of the end of their travel or contractual duties.

1.6.18.2 Vetting : The Contractor company and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the US Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, then that is grounds for termination of the contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the US Embassy in the country of performance. Vetting will coordinated through the US

Embassy's DOD Security Cooperation Office (SCO) in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company is found to be barred from performing services for the Government; this finding is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.6.18.2.1 : The Contractor shall provide a fully qualified workforce who possesses the training, skills, licenses, clearances, certifications and experience to successfully perform the services required in this SOW. Contractor employees remain under the direct supervision of the contractor and will not be considered employees of the Government. All contractor personnel shall be cleared by the Regional Security Office (RSO) prior to employment and at the contractor’s expense (see Para 1.6.7.1 for more information).

The contractor shall not employ any person whose employment results in a conflict of interest under DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation. The contractor must demonstrate registry or other certification which authorizes the company to perform and do business in the country of Colombia.

1.6.18.3 Installation Access to DOD Facility or Host Nation Installation ): Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S. citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR or KO), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or host nation equivalent.

1.6.18.4 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility : Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.18.5 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples : The Contractor shall collect a DNA record for all U.S.