A21 - W912PM24Q0016.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, and 16

1. Solicitation Number: W912PM24Q00016

2. Solicitation Issue Date: 8 January 2024

3. Contract Specialist: Benjamin Rickman

4. Offer Due Date/Local Time: 8 February 2024, 2:00 PM, EDT. Each offeror must submit both a Price

Quote and a Technical Proposal via email to BOTH troy.d.small@usace.army.mil and benjamin.t.rickman@usace.army.mil. No hard paper copies will be accepted or evaluated. Both the Price

Quote and the Technical Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of quotes.

5. Questions: All questions shall be in writing and e-mailed to troy.d.small@usace.army.mil and benjamin.t.rickman@usace.army.mil. Questions concerning this solicitation will be accepted up to the

Close of Business (4:00 PM ET) on 26 January 2024 The U. S. Army Corp of Engineers does not commit to providing responses to questions submitted after this date; however attempts to answer questions will be made.

6. Issued By:

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Attn: Troy D. Small and Benjamin T. Rickman

69 Darlington Avenue

Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1343

7. This Acquisition is a small business set-aside under NAICS Code 561730, size standard of

$9,5000,000.00.

8. Discount Terms:

9. Method of Solicitation: RFQ

10. The Solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212.5. Addenda are attached.

11. Contractor/Offeror:

COMPANY NAME:

COMPANY POC:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

mailto:troy.d.small@usace.army.mil mailto:benjamin.t.rickman@usace.army.mil mailto:jenifer.m.garland@usace.army.mil mailto:benjamin.t.rickman@usace.army.mil

CAGE: UNIQUE ENTITY ID:

12. Total Price:

13. The Contractor Is Required To Sign This Document And Return 1 Copy To The Issuing Office. The

Contractor Agrees To Furnish And Deliver All Items Set Fort Or Otherwise Identified Above And On Any

Additional Sheets Subject To The Terms And Conditions Specified Herein.

14. Signature of Offeror/Contractor:

15. Name and Title of Signer (Type or Print)

16. Date Signed:

W912PM24Q0016

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 16 Each Visitor Center Mowing-FFP

Grounds maintenance services for the Visitors Center in accordance with the

Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

0002 16 Each Tailrace Mowing-FFP

Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance Work

Statement.

0003 16 Each Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp Mowing-FFP

0004 16 Each Jordan Dam Roadside Mowing-FFP

0005 8 Months Weeding 7 Mulched Flower Beds-FFP

0006 8 Months 205 Berm & East Dam Mowing-FFP

0007 1 Job VAC Leaf Removal-FFP

0008 1 Job Boat Ramp Leaf Removal-FFP

1001 16 Each OPTION Visitor Center Mowing-FFP

Option Year 1 Grounds maintenance services for the Visitors Center in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

1002 16 Each OPTION Tailrace Mowing-FFP

Option Year 1 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

1003 16 Each OPTION Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp Mowing-FFP

Option Year 1 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

1004 16 Each OPTION Jordan Dam Roadside Mowing-FFP

Option Year 1 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

1005 8 Months OPTION Weeding 7 Mulched Flower Beds-FFP

Option Year 1 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

1006 8 Months OPTION 205 Berm & East Dam Mowing-FFP

Option Year 1 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

1007 1 Job OPTION VAC Leaf Removal-FFP

Option Year 1 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

1008 1 Job OPTION Boat Ramp Leaf Removal-FFP

Option Year 1 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

2001 16 Each OPTION Visitor Center Mowing-FFP

Option Year 2 Grounds maintenance services for the Visitors Center in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

2002 16 Each OPTION Tailrace Mowing-FFP

Option Year 2 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

2003 16 Each OPTION Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp Mowing-FFP

Option Year 2 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

2004 16 Each OPTION Jordan Dam Roadside Mowing-FFP

Option Year 2 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

2005 8 Months OPTION Weeding 7 Mulched Flower Beds-FFP

Option Year 2 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

2006 8 Months OPTION 205 Berm & East Dam Mowing-FFP

Option Year 2 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

2007 1 Job OPTION VAC Leaf Removal-FFP

Option Year 2 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

2008 1 Job OPTION Boat Ramp Leaf Removal-FFP

Option Year 2 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

3001 16 Each OPTION Visitor Center Mowing-FFP

Option Year 3 Grounds maintenance services for the Visitors Center in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

3002 16 Each OPTION Tailrace Mowing-FFP

Option Year 3 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

3003 16 Each OPTION Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp Mowing-FFP

Option Year 3 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

3004 16 Each OPTION Jordan Dam Roadside Mowing-FFP

Option Year 3 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

3005 8 Months OPTION Weeding 7 Mulched Flower Beds-FFP

Option Year 3 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

3006 8 Months OPTION 205 Berm & East Dam Mowing-FFP

Option Year 3 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

3007 1 Job OPTION VAC Leaf Removal-FFP

Option Year 3 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

3008 1 Job OPTION Boat Ramp Leaf Removal-FFP

Option Year 3 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

4001 16 Each OPTION Visitor Center Mowing-FFP

Option Year 4 Grounds maintenance services for the Visitors Center in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

4002 16 Each OPTION Tailrace Mowing-FFP

Option Year 4 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

4003 16 Each OPTION Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp Mowing-FFP

Option Year 4 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

4004 16 Each OPTION Jordan Dam Roadside Mowing-FFP

Option Year 4 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

4005 8 Months OPTION Weeding 7 Mulched Flower Beds-FFP

Option Year 4 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

4006 8 Months OPTION 205 Berm & East Dam Mowing-FFP

Option Year 4 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

4007 1 Job OPTION VAC Leaf Removal-FFP

Option Year 4 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

4008 1 Job OPTION Boat Ramp Leaf Removal-FFP

Option Year 4 Grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Performance

Work Statement.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement

Mowing and Landscape Maintenance Services

Poe’s Ridge Recreation Area Moncure, NC 27559

I. General Information

A. Introduction

The purpose of this work is to provide mowing and landscape maintenance services on approximately 35-acres located in Poe’s Ridge recreation area at B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake. These facilities are located in Moncure, Chatham County, North Carolina

27559. They are operated and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District.

B. Background

Poe’s Ridge consists of B. Everett Jordan Dam Visitor Assistance Center (VAC), Jordan

Dam, access roads, recreation areas. The recreation areas include picnic sites, boat ramps, public parking areas, playgrounds, and shoreline areas open for fishing.

C. Site Visit

Due to the topography in some areas special mowing equipment may be necessary.

Contractors are encouraged to schedule a site visit at Poe’s Ridge to prevent underbidding. To schedule a site visit contractors should contact John Rochevot, 919-

542-4501 extension 2422 or John.H.Rochevot@usace.army.mil.

D. Pre-Work Conference

Once awarded, the Contractor shall attend a pre-work conference at B. Everett Jordan

VAC prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall provide a copy of their herbicide license, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Quality Control Inspection Checklist, OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety Certification, employee E-verify information, and proof of insurance.

a. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the quality control, administration, contractor health, and the comprehensive safety requirements of the Wilmington

Safety Office.

II. Period of Performance and Performance Requirements

A. The contract Base Performance Period shall be from March 1, 2024, to the end of the calendar year. Each Optional Performance Period shall follow the calendar year.

a. Base Period of Performance:

1) March 1, 2024, to Dec 31, 2024

b. Optional Performance Periods:

1) Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025

2) Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

3) Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

4) Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

B. The Contractor shall commence work under this contract on March 1, 2024, or within thirty (30) calendar days after the date the contract is awarded.

a. Contractor employees are required to be visibly identifiable as federal contractors while onsite. (i.e., uniform, badge, vest, etc.)

b. Subcontractors: If the primary contractor plans to use subcontractors the subcontractor shall be lined up and ready to work on the start date above to avoid commencing the contract in default.

c. Primary Contractor: The primary contractor is responsible for the onsite supervision of their subcontractors and shall be onsite for daily safety meetings, safety enforcement, and quality control of the contract.

C. The work shall be performed as specified in this scope of work to the satisfaction of the

Contracting Officer during normal working hours (Monday through Friday 0700-1630), unless otherwise specified, or as specifically approved in advance by the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR). COR has no authority to make changes to this scope of work. Changes must be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer in

Wilmington. No work is permitted on site by the Contractor on any federal holiday.

III. Quality Control/Quality Assurance

A. General

a. The Contractor (Primary Contractor) is responsible for maintaining adequate quality control to be sure the specifications of this contract are met (by the subcontractor).

B. Quality Control (QC)

a. The Contractor shall establish a complete QC Inspection Checklist to assure all the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. One copy of the Contractor's

QC Inspection Checklist shall be provided to the Government at the pre work conference and an updated copy shall be provided to the Government as changes occur.

b. The QC Inspection Checklist shall cover all work completed during the site visit each day. The daily checklists shall be provided to the Government by the Primary

Contractor upon completion each day for quality assurance inspection and invoice verification. It may be a hard copy in person, e-mail to john.h.rochevot@usace.army.mil, or picture via text message to (919) 801-1902.

1) The Primary Contractor shall not expect the COR to Quality Control their subcontractors.

2) Failure to Quality Control subcontractors will result in a Notification of Contract

Discrepancy Report to the Primary Contractor when functional areas of this contract are not met. This may require the contractor to return to the site for correction and/or result in a delayed or reduced payment.

C. Quality Assurance (QA)

a. The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance in each functional area under this contract and reserves the right to use additional surveillance procedures. If the Contractor fails to perform according to the performance standards of the contract including QC, a Notification of Contract Discrepancy Report will be issued to the

Primary Contractor by the Government.

b. The Contractor shall explain in writing why the performance was less than satisfactory, and how recurrence of the problem shall be prevented in the future. The

Government may make inspection of services rendered. Any work not meeting acceptable standards will be remedied to the satisfaction of the Government prior to payment. Failure or inability to perform acceptable services may result in a delayed or reduced payment.

IV. Scope of Work

The work consists of furnishing labor, identification as a government contractor, quality control, equipment, vehicles, tools, supplies, and materials necessary to perform grounds maintenance such as weeding, leaf removal, mowing, trimming, and edging the grounds at

Poe’s Ridge Recreation Area at B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake. The general service level of specifications applying to each area are listed below.

A. The areas around public use facilities (Recreation Areas) and entrance roads shall be mowed to “finish” (Level I) mowing standards. Mowers shall be designed for lawn mowing as opposed to rough ground rotary (“bushhog”) mowing. All areas including road shoulders, ramp shoulders, ditches (ditches include backslope to elevation of road surface), and playground areas shall be mowed and trimmed by the Contractor. Mowing shall extend from roads, parking areas and facilities until woody vegetation prevents equipment use. Mowing, trimming, and edging of hard surfaces shall be accomplished to the water’s edge in areas that are adjacent to water.

a. Recreation Area Level I finish mowing areas 31.1-acres. Once (1) each month during March & April, biweekly May thru October.

1) Visitor Center ( 6.4-acres)

2) Tailrace ( 4.8-acres)

3) Boat Ramp ( 4.7-acrea)

4) Jordan Dam Roadside (15.2-acres)

b. Recreation Area Level I, weeding once (1) each month.

1) Weeding 7 Mulched flowerbeds ( 0.3-acres)

c. For all Level I Recreational service to be considered complete each area shall include:

1) Weeding of 7 mulched gardens areas monthly. The contractor shall know the difference between a weed and a desired cultivar.

(1) Visitor Center: 5 gardens

(2) Tailrace Restroom: 2 Gardens

2) Litter removal from lawn areas to be mowed.

3) Edging of all hard surfaces.

4) Weed whacking all areas that the mower cannot cut.

(1) Herbicide may be used around trees and posts in lieu of weed whacking. An herbicide usage report shall be submitted with the invoice each time herbicide is used.

(2) Herbicide shall not exceed 6” width from trees and posts.

5) Blowing off all hard surfaces.

d. All Level I Recreational Area mowing shall not be cut if the grass is too wet to evenly disperse cuttings across the lawn.

B. Special Mowing (Level II): Mowing equipment used for this section may be single or multi bladed heavy duty rotary mowers powered by tractors. Due to the slope of the terrain in areas below special mowing equipment may be required.

a. 205 Berm and East Dam 3.5-acres. Once monthly mow the 205 Berm from the base of the riprap to the tall pasture grass and trees south of the drainage ditches located at the base of the dam and beside the spillway to the forest edge. Mow east end of dam upstream side, downstream side, and grassed areas on top of the dam to the water’s edge and trees.

C. Leaf Removal (Level III): Leaf removal shall occur once annually in December.

a. Visitor Center/O&M Boat Ramp 6.4-acre. Remove and/or mulch leaves from the

Visitor Center grounds inside the rock wall and gate on the entrance road and pavement inside the O&M boat ramp gate.

b. Boat Ramp 0.2-acres. Remove and/or mulch leaves from the Boat Ramp four (4) handicap parking spaces, sidewalk, and floating courtesy docks at Poe’s Ridge boat ramp.

V. Government Safety Requirements

A. Safety

All work shall be conducted in a safe manner and comply with OSHA standards and EM

385-1-1:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_

385-1-1_English_2003.pdf .

B. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

An approved Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for all work associated with the contract and accepted by the Wilmington Safety Office is required before commencing work. The

Contracting Officer will provide electronic copies of the AHA form.

C. Site Safety and Health Officer

The Contractor shall have a designated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The

SSHO shall be on the project site anytime work is underway. When the SSHO is off-site, an alternate, equally qualified SSHO shall be on site until the primary SSHO returns.

The SSHO shall have 3-years of experience in managing safety for mowing services and shall have completed the OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety Course.

D. Exposure Hours (hours worked)

The Contractor shall submit by the fifth of each month hours worked for the previous month. See attachment “Contractor Monthly Exposure Report” form (provided by the

COR) for submitting monthly exposure hours.

E. Daily Safety Meetings

The Contractor shall conduct daily safety meetings to discuss the activities for the day, including a review of the AHA for planned activities for the day, if necessary, updating the AHA, and a discussion about any unusual conditions. The meeting shall be documented (form provided by the COR) and given to the Contracting Officer at the end of the work week.

F. Public Safety

The contract work shall be taking place in public areas and government personnel may require access during the work period. Contractors shall take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the visiting public and government personnel.

G. Accident Notification Plan

In the event of an accident, notification to the Contracting Officer or designated representative shall occur as soon as possible, but not later than 4-hours after occurrence.

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1_English_2003.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1_English_2003.pdf

Accident notifications shall be followed up with an ENG Form 3394, USACE Accident

Investigation Report. ENG Form 3394 serves as the Initial Accident Report (IAR), Final

Accident Report (FAR), and Near Miss Report. The IAR shall be submitted to the

Government within five days of the accident and the FAR shall be submitted within fifteen days of the accident. Near Miss Reports shall be submitted to the Government with fifteen days of the near miss. ENG Form 3394 will be supplied by the Government at the time of notification.

VI. Supporting Information

A. Security

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). A list of E-verified / eligible candidates shall be provided to the Government prior to commencement of work.

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.

B. Damage Responsibility

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to Government or private property, facilities, structures, or landscape features occurring because of his or her operation. The

Contractor shall be required to satisfactorily rectify notices of damage from the public and to protect the Government from claims resulting from damage caused by his or her activities and make immediate notification to the Government concerning said damage or injury to any person. In instances where contract employees damage Government property and/or equipment, verbal notification shall be made by the next workday. A full written report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the

Government within two (2) workdays (less weekends and holidays).

C. Inspection and Acceptance

a. The COR or representative will verify the QC Inspection Checklist and inspect services rendered.

b. Work quality not meeting professional standards shall be remedied to the satisfaction of the inspector prior to final payment.

c. Failure or inability to perform professional services will result in postponement of, or reduction in payment as provided by Section 37(d)(2) of General Provisions entitled

Inspection of Services.

D. Payment

a. The Contractor shall submit to the Government an invoice and herbicide actual usage report for work completed under this contract by the 7th day of each month. The submittals shall be sent to:

US Army Corps of Engineers

B. Everett Jordan Dam & Lake

Attn: Admin Assistant

PO Box 144

Moncure, NC 27559

Or through e-mail to john.h.rochevot@usace.army.mil

VII. Definitions

A. Contracting Officer (KO)

a. A Government employee with authority to enter, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

B. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

a. An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to be responsible for the administration of the contract.

C. Quality Control (QC)

a. The Contractor’s responsibility for maintaining adequate quality control to satisfactorily meet the specifications of this contract.

D. Quality Assurance (QA)

a. The Government’s monitoring of the Contractor's performance in each functional area under this contract. The Government reserves the right to use additional surveillance procedures.

VIII. Appendices:

The administration areas, operational areas, and public use areas covered under this contract are shown on the attached Appendix A through Appendix G.

Note: Acreage does not reflect the amount of grass.

IX. OPSEC:

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 mailto:john.h.rochevot@usace.army.mil 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.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

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Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-MAR-2024 TO

31-DEC-2024

N/A B. EVERETT JORDAN PROJECT

JOHN ROCHEVOT

2080 JORDAN DAM ROAD

MONCURE NC 27559

919-542-4501

W912PM

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Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002

52.232-11 Extras APR 1984

52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014

52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions--Cost Vouchers MAY 2023

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

-- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of

Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.223-7001 Hazard Warning Labels DEC 1991

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program--Basic JAN 2023

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013

252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned

Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2020-O0015)

MAY 2020

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues JAN 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--

Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-

Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph

(d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The

Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered

(include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered

(include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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

The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the

Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the

Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

This solicitation shall be evaluated by awarding to the quote that is technically acceptable and the lowest price.

Quotes will be evaluated using informal source selection procedures.

TECHNICAL FACTOR:

Evaluation –Each item in Technical Requirements Table will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below.

Any criterion that receives “U” rating will result in an overall unacceptable rating for the factor and are not eligible for award.

ADJECTIVAL RATING DEFINITION

https://www.sam.gov/

Acceptable (A) Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable (U) Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the

Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

TECHNICAL CRITERIA SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

TO BE CONSIDERED AS ACCEPTABLE:

A or U

The offeror is registered and has no active or inactive exclusions listed in their Entity Record on the

System for Award Management (SAM).

In accordance with FAR 42.15, the offeror does not have any relevant Past Performance Evaluations in which their performance was rated at “Unsatisfactory” or “Marginal” in the last five (5) years. Relevant evaluations may be obtained from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), or Past Performance Questionnaires.

Subfactor ratings to Past Performance that will be considered include, quality of product/service, cost, schedule, small business, and management.

Previous Experience: The Offeror must show previous experience with the type of work described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Offeror shall submit, at the time of quote, prior experience of recent and relevant contracts/projects:

Contracts/Projects can be performed with Federal, State, local or private companies. Government contracts are preferred but not required.

Contracts/Projects that are relevant are defined as those that are similar to the requirements of the RFP

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for similar services. Contracts/Projects that are recent are defined as those that have been completed within the last five (5) years.

A minimum of two (2) contracts/projects shall be provided to include: contract number, title of project, detailed description of work performed, and Point of Contact and point of contact with email address.

Please do not submit more than five (5) contracts/projects

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror.