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NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for reasons of unusual and compelling urgency or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to OPAP@uscg.mil or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed.

The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.

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OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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70Z08419QAA152300

02 Oct 2018 Kermit Stanbach 757-628-4987 15 Oct 2018

2:00 P.M. EST

United States Coast Guard

SILC BSS COB2

300 East Main Street Suite 965 Norfolk VA 23510 x X

562998 $7.5 Million

NET 30 DAYS

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N/A

US Coast Guard Academy 15 Mohegan Avenue New London CT 06320-4195

United States Coast Guard

SILC BSS COB2

300 East Main Street Suite 965 Norfolk, VA 23510

51800 Commandering Officer CG Finance Center 1430A Kristina Way Chesapeake VA 23326-0624

Provide cleaning services for catch basins, storm drainage manholes, grease traps, and sanitary sewer manholes for a base year of 01 Jan 2019-31 Dec 2020.

Period of Performance: 01 Jan 2019-31 Dec 2023

Cynthia E. Floyd Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

C.1 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEPT 2013) (DHS-USCG DEVIATION 14-01) …………………………………………………………… C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2018)………...….21

C.3 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)………………………………………………………...28

C.4 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)…………………………………………...29

C.5 52.216-21 REQUIREMENTS (OCT 1995)………………………………………………….29

C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)………30

C.7 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)……………………………………...30

C.8 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)…………………..31

C.9 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)………………….…..31

C.10 HSAR 3052.212-70 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO DHS ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (SEP 2012)……………………………………..31 C.11 HSAR 3052.222-90 LOCAL HIRE (Jun 2006)………..……………………………..…… 32

D.2 MAP OF STORM CATCH BASINS……………………………………………………….33

D.3 MAP OF STORM DRAINAGE MANHOLES……………………………………………..34

D.4 MAP OF SANITARY SEWAGE MANHOLES………………...………………………

D.5 CATCH BASIN REPORT………………………………………………………………...…36

D.6 STORM DRAINAGE MANHOLE REPORT……………………………………………….40

D.7 SANITARY MANHOLE REPORT………………………………………………………

D.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN……………………………………

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS 52

E.1 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW. (Feb 2016) …………………………………………………………………………………………...………..52

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(Continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Kermit Stanbach United States Coast Guard

SILC BSS COB2

300 East Main Street Suite 965 Norfolk, VA 23510

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the Contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS:

HOW TO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT INVOICES TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD FINANCE CENTER

1. Using Internet Explorer (not Google Chrome, Yahoo, Firefox, etc.) select the link:

http://www.fincen.uscg.mil/electron_cg24.htm

2. Click Online: Coast Guard Award Invoices or Contract/Order Invoices. This will take you to a login page. Please click on the link for the USCG Vendor Electronic Invoice Submissions Quick Reference Guide which will walk you through the process of creating a login and password needed to electronically submit invoices.

3. https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/centralinv/USCGVendorElectronicInvoiceSubmissionsQuickReferenceGuide.pdf

4. When filling out the Contractor Invoice Submission Form please be sure to select the Invoice Routing Code (SILC PCB-2) so the invoice reaches our office for processing. Please make sure you insert the contract and invoice number as it is documented on your invoice.

5. If you have difficulties uploading your invoice, contact the Finance Center’s Customer Service Team at (757)523-6940 or you can fax it to (757) 523-6900. Please specify on your cover sheet that it should be sent Attn: Invoice Routing Code (SILC PCB-2).

6. Copies shall also be emailed to the Contract Specialist and the COR.

7. The web submission requires the Contractor to complete the Invoice Receipt Cover Form, select the Invoice Routing Code, and attach a PDF file of the invoice and any other supporting documentation.

8. A sample of the Invoice Receipt Cover Form is provided below. Mandatory information to be completed is highlighted in red on the website.

9. All payments will be made electronically IAW FAR 52.232-33.

Invoice Routing Code:

SILC PCB-2

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Contract Number: Requisition Number: Delivery/Task Order Number:

Invoice Number:

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Submitter Name: Submitter Email: Submitter Phone:

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Base Year: 01 Jan 2019 – 31 Dec 2019

FIXED PRICE TOTAL FOR BASE YEAR

TOTAL FOR THE REQUIREMENTS PORTION OF THE CONTRACT BASE YEAR

Option Year One: 01 Jan 2020 – 31 Dec 2020

FIXED PRICE TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 1

TOTAL FOR THE REQUIREMENTS PORTION OF THE CONTRACT OPTION YEAR 1

Option Year Two: 01 Dec 2021 – 31 Dec 2021

FIXED PRICE TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 2

TOTAL FOR THE REQUIREMENTS PORTION OF THE CONTRACT OPTION YEAR 2

Option Year Three: 01 Jan 2022 – 31 Dec 2022

FIXED PRICE TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 3

TOTAL FOR THE REQUIREMENTS PORTION OF THE CONTRACT OPTION YEAR 3

Option Year Four: 01 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2023

FIXED PRICE TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 4

TOTAL FOR THE REQUIREMENTS PORTION OF THE CONTRACT OPTION YEAR 4

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TOTAL BASE PLUS OPTIONS _____________________

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Academy seeks a Contractor to provide cleaning services for catch basins, storm drainage manholes, grease traps, and sanitary sewer manholes.

1.2 SCOPE

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment transportation, and supervision to clean and inspect 148 storm drainage catch basins, 47 storm drainage manholes, 44 sanitary sewer manholes, and 3 grease traps.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

The intent of the contract is to conduct maintenance to ensure sanitary and storm drainage systems are clean and clear up a distance of 3 feet from each manhole or catch basin and to conduct a thorough inspection of the sanitary and storm drainage systems in order to minimize future failures.

1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations and other federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and procedures that are applicable to the inspection and cleaning of storm and sanitary drainage systems covered under this contract by:

1.4.1 Obtaining all necessary licenses and permits;

1.4.2 Taking proper safety, health and noise reasonableness precautions to protect the work site, the workers, the public and the property of the Government and others by utilizing safe products, equipment and qualified personnel to ensure the health and safety of all are in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational and Safety Hazard Administration (OSHA);

1.4.3 Ensuring all workers wear safety protection equipment required by equipment manufacturer and OSHA. Equipment shall be carefully maintained and operated with proper safety guards, devises and with discretion when near pedestrians or building residents.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

This contract includes a Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) at PWS paragraph 12.0. The PRS plays an integral role in the administration of the contract. In addition to any applicable inspection clauses or other related terms and conditions contained in the contract, the PRS shall serve as a primary tool for inspection and acceptance of services as facilitated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Evaluation of the Contractor’s overall performance shall be in accordance with the performance standards set forth in the PRS, and will be conducted by the COR. The PRS constitutes a material aspect of the contract and will not be changed or otherwise modified without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Security: The Contractor shall abide by all security or force protection policies in effect on the Academy campus. Security and force protection procedures on the installation may include, but are not limited to, personnel screening, installation access and identification procedures, vehicle search requirements, restricted area access, and parking restrictions. The Contractor shall be aware that security or force protection procedures may change due to changes in the local Force Protection Condition level.

2.1.2 Access: All commercial vehicles will enter and exit the Academy through the Deshon Street gate. This gate opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and is closed on Federal Holidays. If access to the Academy is required at times when the Deshon Street gate is closed, the Contractor may enter through the Academy’s main gate.

2.1.3 Vehicle Operation: The Contractor shall obey all speed limits and traffic signs. The Academy’s speed limit is 15 miles per hours unless otherwise posted. Disobeying traffic regulations may result in the loss of on-base driving privileges.

2.1.4 Parking: Contractor vehicles will be parked only in lots or areas designated by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR shall also determine if it is necessary for such vehicles to be in other than designated locations, and then make the necessary arrangements for additional parking. Contractor vehicles shall not be left on campus overnight. Any vehicle left unattended on campus shall be locked. The Government will not be liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged vehicles, working materials, tools, equipment, and personal items.

2.1.5 Unscheduled Interruptions: The work under this contract occurs on a military and a collegiate campus. Delays or additional response due to military, academic, or athletic activities are part of the environment and cannot be considered cause for an adjustment in price. Maintenance operations are subject to unscheduled interruptions and maintenance personnel may be required to immediately leave the designated area or be denied access due to unforeseen circumstances. All uncompleted work requirements will be rescheduled at a later date.

2.1.6 Medical Emergencies and Fire Protection: In case of an emergency, dial 911.

2.1.7 Safety & Health Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with federal, state, and local laws with regard to safety and health standards.

2.1.8 Hazardous Materials & Environmental Compliance:

2.1.8.1 The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and Academy policies regarding the use, evacuation, containment, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. The Contractor shall provide site-specific plans to address known environmental concerns. Any plans shall be submitted to the COR seven (07) calendar days prior to the performance of any work.

2.1.8.2 Hazardous processes and hazardous materials utilized or generated in the performance of this contract shall be controlled and disposed of by the Contractor in a manner that is safe and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The Contractor shall provide for cleanup of all hazardous and non-hazardous spill when they occur in, around, or as a result of the Contractor’s work. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information shall be available onsite for all products used during the course of Contractor’s work. The Contractor shall provide for the transportation and disposal off the Academy campus for all hazardous and non-hazardous waste products generated in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of any HAZMAT spill.

2.1.9 Use of Alcohol & Illegal Drugs: The use of illegal drugs or the consumption of alcohol is prohibited on federal property. Violators will be prosecuted.

2.1.10 Smoking: Smoking is only authorized at the four designated locations on the campus. The COR will provide these locations.

2.2 WORK CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT

2.2.1. The Contractor shall implement all necessary work control procedures to ensure timely completion of work requirements, as well as to permit tracking of work in progress. The Contractor shall plan and schedule work to assure material, labor, and equipment are available to complete work requirements within the specified time limits and in conformance with the quality standards established herein. All work shall be performed on Mondays through Fridays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. The Contractor shall schedule work with the COR at least 7 calendar days prior to starting work.

2.2.2. The Contractor shall provide an emergency response telephone number to the COR and the Contracting Officer upon contract award. This number shall be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2.2.3 Site Conditions: Not all manholes and catch basins covered in this contract are located on streets with easy truck access. The Contractor is responsible to determine how to access all manholes and catch basins, and for protecting the Academy property while doing work. If the Contractor damages grounds in the process of reaching difficult areas, this will be considered an unsatisfactory performance and a deduction of payment will be performed.

2.2.4 Environmental Permit Requirements: The storm drainage system at the USCG Academy drains into the Thames River and is permitted by the state of Connecticut under the General Permit for the Discharge of Storm Water from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems issued January 20, 2016 to do so. Except for specific activities listed in the General Permit or outlined in the USCG Academy Storm Water Management Plan, no discharges are allowed through the storm drainage system. If water is required to perform work in the storm drainage system, prior to using any water, the outfall piping shall be plugged and a de-watering system set up to collect any water used for disposal in the sanitary system.

2.3 TASK ONE: INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF STORM DRAINAGE CATCH BASINS

The Contractor shall inspect and clean 148 storm drainage catch basins (see section D.2 to see the locations of each catch basin). The Contractor shall perform a preliminary inspection of each catch basin and document conditions found using the Catch Basin Report located in section D.5 of this contract. The preliminary inspection shall address the level of debris found, any obstructions to flow, and any visible damage to the structure of the catch basins. The Contractor shall clean the catch basins of debris such as roots, sticks, gravel, leaves, and other debris, which may slow or stop flow. The Contractor shall avoid washing any obstructions through the piping systems. Cleaning and inspection of the storm drainage catch basins shall be performed twice a year in mid-spring (April) and again in late autumn or early winter (November/December). The results of the preliminary inspection shall be furnished to the COR within 7 calendar days from the date of inspection. The General Permit for the Discharge of Storm water from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection to the U. S. Coast Guard Academy requires the permittee to report the volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins. The Contractor shall furnish this information within 7 calendar days from the date of cleaning catch basins.

2.4 TASK TWO: INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF STORM DRAINAGE MANHOLES

The Contractor shall inspect and clean 47 storm drainage manholes (see section D.3 to see the location of each storm drainage manhole). The Contractor shall perform a preliminary inspection of each storm manhole and document conditions found using the Storm Drainage Manhole Report located in section D.6 of this contract. The preliminary inspection shall address the level of debris found, any obstructions to flow, and any visible damage to the structure of the manhole. The Contractor shall clean the manholes of debris such as roots, sticks, gravel, leaves, and other debris, which may slow or stop flow. The Contractor shall avoid washing any obstructions through the piping systems. Cleaning and inspection of the storm drainage manholes shall be performed once a year in the month of October. The results of the preliminary inspection shall be furnished to the COR within 7 calendar days from the date of inspection.

2.5 TASK THREE: INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES

The Contractor shall inspect and clean 44 sanitary sewer manholes (see section D.4 to see the location of each storm drainage manhole). The Contractor shall perform a preliminary inspection of each sanitary sewer manhole and document conditions found using the Sanitary Manhole Report located in section D.7 of this contract. The preliminary inspection shall address the level of debris found, any obstructions to flow, and any visible damage to the structure of the manhole. The Contractor shall clean the manhole of debris such as roots, sticks, gravel, grease, and other debris, which may slow or stop flow. The Contractor shall avoid washing any obstructions through the piping systems. Cleaning and inspection of the sanitary sewer manholes shall be performed once a year in the month of June. The results of the preliminary inspection shall be furnished to the COR within 7 calendar days from the date of inspection.

2.6 TASK FOUR: INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF GREASE TRAPS

The Contractor shall inspect and clean 3 grease traps. The Contractor shall clean each unit of all grease, water, and other debris. The Contractor shall perform a post cleaning inspection of each grease trap and document any structural problems. The All Hands Club grease trap is located in the basement of the mechanical room of Yeaton Hall and is approximately 300 feet from the nearest available parking area. The inspection may be documented on the Contractor’s service ticket or other form as the Contractor determines to be appropriate. The results of the post cleaning inspection shall be furnished to the COR within 7 calendar days from the date of inspection. The 3 grease traps as detailed in the following table.

All grease traps shall be inspected and cleaned on a 3-month cycle during the months of November, February, May, and August.

2.7 TASK FIVE: REQUIREMENTS SECTION: SERVICE CALLS

On occasion, the Contractor shall be required to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations involving blocked sanitary and storm drain systems. Depending on the circumstances, the Contractor may be required to respond to these situations with both a vacuum truck and jet cleaner. A fixed firm price for repairs will be agreed upon before work begins.

3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

3.1 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this PWS. Contractor personnel shall be licensed by the State in which the work is being performed. The Contractor shall provide a copy of license(s) upon request of the COR or the Contracting Officer.

3.2 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge or uniform shirt that, at a minimum, displays the Contractor name. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent.

3.3 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

Contractor’s employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States Coast Guard or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Contractor shall ensure their employees understand and abide by DHS established rules, regulations and policies concerning safety, security and authorized smoking areas.

3.4 REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS

The Government may, at its sole discretion (via the Contracting Officer), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from DHS facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

4.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

4.1 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The primary place of performance will be the United States Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, Connecticut.

4.2 HOURS OF OPERATION

Contractor employees shall generally perform all work between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). However, there may be occasions when Contractor employees shall be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill requirements under this PWS.

4.3 TRAVEL

Contractor travel shall not be required for this requirement.

4.4 PROGRESS MEETINGS The Contractor shall be available to meet with the COR upon request to present deliverables, discuss progress, exchange information and resolve emergent technical problems and issues. These meetings shall take place at the Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

6.1 UTILITIES

The Government will make available at no cost to the Contractor water and electricity, pending the determination of availability at each location. Any connections to these utilities are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. Electrical components and all other Government furnished utilities shall be used in accordance with OSHA standard requirements as well as the applicable federal, state, and local laws.

6.2 Modifications will address whether or not Government Furnish Items are being provided.

7.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment, and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract, except for the Government Furnished Resources specified in PWS paragraph 6.0.

8.0 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

The COR will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the Contractor with an e-mail that provides documented reasons for non-acceptance. If the deliverable is acceptable, the COR will send an e-mail to the Contractor notifying it that the deliverable has been accepted.

8.1 The COR will have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the deliverables that are contrary to the information contained in the Contractor’s accepted proposal. In the event of a rejected deliverable, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the COR of the specific reasons for rejection. The Contractor may have an opportunity to correct the rejected deliverable and return it per delivery instructions.

8.2 The COR will have 10 business days to review deliverables and make comments. The Contractor shall have 10 business days to make corrections and redeliver.

9.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall consider items in BOLD as having mandatory due dates. Items in italics are deliverables or events that must be reviewed or approved by the COR prior to proceeding to next deliverable or event in this PWS.

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10.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (QC) REQUIREMENTS

10.1. CONTRACTOR QC PLAN (QCP)

The Contractor shall develop, submit within one week after contract award, and maintain a QCP delineating the Contractor’s QC program/inspection system to monitor and control their performance of services, as required in accordance with Section 9.0, Deliverables, herein.

10.2. The QC program/inspection system shall encompass all functions of the contract. The Contractor shall develop and implement quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in the PWS herein and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's management shall keep the Coast Guard informed of all issues affecting quality to include timely and effective corrective actions. The QC records shall, in part, consist of checklists of inspections/service and shall indicate the nature, frequency, and number of observations made the number and type of deficiencies found, and the nature of corrective action taken as appropriate.

10.3. Additionally, the plan must include a description of the inspection system to cover all services listed on the performance work statement. The description must include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspectors. It must also include a description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed, and a description of the records to be kept to document inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

The records of inspections must be kept and made available to the contracting officer, when requested, throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

11.0. QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.1. FUNDAMENTAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The COR is responsible for representing the Contracting Officer for all facets of the requested services quality. The COR will carry out inspections, reviews and approvals, handle deficiencies, and ultimately accept on behalf of the Contracting Officer. The specific COR functions are identified below.

11.2. GENERAL QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS

The USCG will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract. For those tasks listed on the PRS, the contracting officer’s representative (COR) will follow the methods of surveillance specified in this contract. USCG personnel will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the contract manager or representative at the site to initial the observation. The initialing of the observation does not necessarily constitute concurrence with the observation, only acknowledgment that he or she has been made aware of the defective performance. USCG surveillance of tasks not listed in the PRS or by methods other than those listed in the PRS (such as provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the contracting officer as a result of surveillance will be in accordance with the terms of this contract.

11.3. SPECIFIC QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS

The COR shall establish an Inspection Schedule using the Quality Checklists from the Contractor’s QC Program. The COR shall perform the following Quality and Evaluative functions that comprise the Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP):

11.3.1 Carry out periodic inspections using the Quality Checklists.

11.3.2 Report findings resulting from these inspections to the Contractor or Contracting Officer.

11.3.3 If discrepancies are discovered as a result of the periodic inspections, or any other means, use Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) to communicate them to the Contractor and follow up to ensure nonconformance are corrected.

11.3.4 The COR shall meet with the Contractor as agreed to or as often as necessary. The Contractor and COR shall sign the written minutes of these meetings, prepared by the COR. Should the Contractor not concur with the minutes, the Contractor shall state any areas of non-–concurrence in writing to the COR within 5 calendar days of receipt of the signed minutes.

11.3.5 Review changes as well as initial and annual equipment inventories.

11.3.6 Take appropriate actions based on Health, Safety, Environmental and any other inspection results.

12.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

The PRS establishes key elements of Contractor performance that represent “mission essential” service requirements, which are identified in the table below in the “Service Output” column. The “Performance Objective” column represents the standard against which Contractor performance will be measured in relation to accomplishment of the corresponding service output. The performance objective or “standard” describes the minimum acceptable level of service by the Contractor for satisfactory performance. The “Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)” column displays the maximum allowable deviation from the performance objective, which, if exceeded, evokes the negative incentive specified in the table below.

Sampling Deduction of Payment

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEPT 2013) (DHS-USCG DEVIATION 14-01)

(a) This contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the enhancement of whistleblower protections for Contractor employees established at 10 U.S.C. 2409 by section 827 of the NDAA for FY 2013 (Pub.L. 112-239) and FAR 3.908.

(b) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 10 U.S.C. 2409, as described in section 3.908 of the FAR.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold.

(End of clause)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

1. (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

1. (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

1. (3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

1. (4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

1. (5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

1. X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

1. __ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

1. __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

1. X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

1. __ (5) [Reserved].

1. __ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

1. __ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

1. X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

1. __ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

1. __ (10) [Reserved].

1. __ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

1. __ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

1. __ (13) [Reserved]

1. X_ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

1. __ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

1. X_ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

1. __ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9.

1. X_ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

1. __ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

1. __ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

1. __ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

1. X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

1. __ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

1. __ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

1. X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

1. __ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

1. X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

1. X_(28)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

1. X(29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

1. X(30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

1. X_ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

1. X_ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

1. X_ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

1. X_ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

1. __ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

1. __ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

1. __ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

1. __ (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014)…