A02.11 PWS_HDD and Installation Services_AT_(2)_1.pdf

Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL)

Horizontal Directional Drilling and Installation along the Southwest Border

Performance Work Statement

1. Introduction

The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is currently conducting Fiber Optic R&D along the southern United States border. GSL is undertaking the installation of underground fiber optic cable along the southern U.S Border along a route that spans four states, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The ERDC/GSL requires a firm-fixed price contract for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and installation services.

2. Scope

The contractor services will include HDD and installation under sections of concrete, hard rock, or paved road up to 1.0 mile in length, at a depth of at least 4-ft below the road foundation, and under river and water crossings at a depth of at least 4-ft below the riverbed. All work to be performed will be during hours approved by the ERDC and what the local Border Sector deems appropriate.

3. Tasks

3.1 HDD and Conduit Installation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing directional drilling/boring and installation of a 4” conduit with Mule Tape (at least 3/4-1” wide) installed within the conduit at the locations provided below. Contractor would need to provide installation, slurry removal, pits, potholes, and final as-builts. Contractor shall also provide approved handholes for entry and exit points.

3.1.1 Location 1: Near Deconcini, AZ. Provide HDD for 360 feet at the Latitude and Longitude coordinates listed in Appendix A.

3.1.2 Location 2: Near Deconcini, AZ. Provide HDD for 740 feet. See Appendix A for Coordinates.

3.1.3 Location 3: Near Deconcini, AZ. Provide HDD for 800 feet. See Appendix A for Coordinates.

3.1.4 Location 4: Near Deconcini, AZ. Provide HDD for 2670 feet. See Appendix A for Coordinates.

3.2 Optional. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing directional drilling/boring and installation of a 4” conduit with Mule Tape (at least 3/4-1” wide) installed within the conduit at the locations provided below. Contractor would need to provide installation, slurry removal, pits, potholes, and final as-builts. Contractor shall also provide approved handholes for entry and exit points.

3.2.1 Location: Along the southwest border in California, Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas;

exact location TBD when option is chosen. Total estimated length or installation is approximately 11 miles. Exact locations and lengths will be specified when option is exercised.

4. DELIVERABLES

The deliverables for these tasks will include:

Task 3.1:

Provide HDD directional drilling/boring and installation of a 4” conduit with Mule Tape installed within the conduit at the locations listed in Appendix A.

Provide slurry removal, pits, potholes, and final as-builts.

Contractor shall also provide approved handholes for entry and exit points.

Task 3.2 Optional:

Provide HDD directional drilling/boring and installation of a 4” conduit with Mule Tape installed within the conduit at the locations specified when task option is exercised.

Provide slurry removal, pits, potholes, and final as-builts.

Contractor shall also provide approved handholes for entry and exit points.

For each task order, provide detailed invoice, monthly.

TRAVEL

It is estimated that travel will be required to accomplish contract deliverables. Contractor has full discretion over travel arrangements but must provide justification and receive approval to travel from the COR prior to conduct of travel. Location work is to be primarily performed, but not limited to, the locations provided in Task 3.1 and further detailed in Appendix A.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall provide the HDD and installation services for 1-year with the option to provide service for up to 4-years after contract award. The Service options may commence after contract award if determined in the best interest of the government.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The following security clauses are applicable to this Agreement:

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information: All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

Threat Awareness Reporting Program: All contract personnel who maintain an active security clearance shall receive initial and annual refresher training on the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (commonly referred to as “TARP”), provided by a Counterintelligence Agent.

As determined by the servicing Counterintelligence Agent for the RA, contract personnel may complete web-based TARP training.

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

7. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

No sustainable products will be purchased in the performance of this contract.

APPENDIX A

Location 1:

Deconcini, AZ: Horizontal Directional Drilling – 360-Ft

HHD1-W HHD1-E

31°19'58.69"N 31°19'58.88"N

110°55'32.42"W 110°55'28.22"W

Location 2:

Deconcini, AZ: Horizontal Directional Drilling – 740-Ft

HHD2-W HHD2-E

31°19'59.16"N 31°19'59.10"N

110°54'52.54"W 110°54'43.96"W

Location 3:

Deconcini, AZ: Horizontal Directional Drilling – 800-Ft

HHD3-W HHD3-E

31°20'0.01"N 31°20'0.11"N

110°53'17.49"W 110°53'8.29"W

Location 4:

Deconcini, AZ: Horizontal Directional Drilling – 2,670-Ft

HHD4-W HHD4-E

31°20'0.79"N 31°20'1.26"N

110°52'9.32"W 110°51'38.60"W

Optional Locations:

Horizontal Directional Drilling and conduit installation exact locations to be determined at a later date.