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This document is a solicitation for lead safety coordination services during repairs to a mooring barge. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is seeking these services to be performed at the Ensley Engineer Yard in Memphis, Tennessee. The contractor will provide personnel, equipment, and materials to support lead safety and environmental health requirements while hull repairs are conducted on the barge, which was constructed in 1974 and contains lead paint. Key requirements include training, ventilation, personnel monitoring and decontamination, waste management, and project management oversight. Quotes are due by August 17th, 2023. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and will result in a firm-fixed price contract.

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LEAD SAFETY COORDINATION SERVICES DURING REPAIRS TO THE

MOORING BARGE 7403

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

Solicitation Number W912EE23Q0070 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue one Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This solicitation is being issued under a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS code for this procurement is 562910 – Remediation Serviceds; with a size standard of $25,000,000.00. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has a requirement to provide lead safety coordination services while repairs are being completed on the mat sinking units mooring barge 7403. The Contractor shall furnish personnel, equipment and materials in support of the US Army Corps of Engineers while critical hull repairs are performed on the MVK Mooring Barge 7403. The barge was constructed in 1974, and interior surface coatings contain lead. Location for this work will be at the Ensley Engineer Yard located at 2915 Riverport Rd, Memphis TN. All work must be completed in accordance with the statement of work that was prepared for this requirement.

All Offerors shall submit a quote with content as specified herein. Quotes submitted without the specified content may be determined non-responsive and removed from further consideration.

Offers are encouraged to review all clauses that are incorporated into this solicitation.

****SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION –

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, AS THIS CLAUSE OUTLINES THE EVALUATION

FACTORS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. ****

The government intends to make one award for one firm fixed price contract. Offers for less than the required delivery will not be accepted. The Government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to hold discussions if determined advantageous to the Government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best proposed pricing in their initial offer.

SITE VISITS: Please contact the following individuals for a site visit.

Adam Scroggs 318-451-8584

Ray Wilson 601-415-2121

Notes to Offerors:

BIDDING SCHEDULE MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTE.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email, to: Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil. For information concerning this solicitation, contact Dustin Cannada at the above email or by phone at 601-631-7546.

• You are responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments if any posted with it.

• Offerors should check the SAM.gov web site often for modifications to this solicitation.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their quotes arrive timely.

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org). Offerors are encouraged to submit questions early in the advertisement process, in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Any questions submitted within the 72 hours window of the solicitation closing date are not guaranteed a response will be proivded. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access.

The Solicitation Number is: W912EE23Q0070, Lead Safety Coordination

The Bidder/Offeror Inquiry Key is: NT62CG-TVJ4Y4

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

mailto:Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil https://www.projnet.org/

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Bidders/Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

W912EE23Q0070 10-Aug-2023

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

601-631-7546

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 AM 17 Aug 2023

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912EE9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

DUSTIN G CANNADA

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY ST

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

601-631-7261FAX:

TEL: 601-631- SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$25,000,000

NAICS:

562910

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

X

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W912EE23Q0070

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

LEAD SAFETY COORDINATION SERVICES

FFP

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MOBILIZE IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS THE

AWARD IS GIVEN FROM THE VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE. THE

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE DECON PLAN TO THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE NO LATER THAN 48

HOURS FROM CONTRACT AWARD. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE ON

SITE TO BEGIN SETTING UP FOR WORK AND SHALL BEGIN TRAINING

NO LATER THAN 72 HOURS FROM TIME OF AWARD.

THE U.S. AMRY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HAS A REQUIREMENT TO

PROVIDE LEAD SAFETY COORDINATIONS SERVICES WHILE REPAIRS

ARE BEING MADE TO THE MOORING BARGE 7403. THE CONTRACTOR

SHALL FURNISH PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IN

SUPPORT OF THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WHILE CRITICAL

HULL REPAIRS ARE PERFORMED ON THE MVK MOORING BARGE 7403.

THE BARGE WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 1974, AND INTERIOR SURFACE

COATINGS CONTAIN LEAD.

LOCATION FOR THIS WORK WILL BE AT THE ENSLEY ENGINEER

YARD LOCATED AT 2915 RIVERPORT RD, MEMPHIS TN.

CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE

ATTACHED BID SCHEDULE WITH THEIR QUOTE.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F108

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SCOPE OR WORK

Vicksburg District Contact for this RFP: Nathan Jabour

601-631-7450

SCOPE OF WORK

MVK Mooring Barge Repair Environmental Health and Safety

1. General Scope: The Contractor shall furnish personnel, equipment and materials in support of the US Army Corps of Engineers while critical hull repairs are performed on the MVK Mooring Barge 7403. The barge was constructed in 1974, and interior surface coatings contain lead.

2. Location: Location for this work will be at the Ensley Engineer Yard located at 2915 Riverport Rd, Memphis TN.

3. Services Provided by the Contractor:

a.) Just-in-Time Training:

The Contractor shall provide just-in-time, awareness level training for all Government personnel involved in the shipyard repairs of the MVK Mooring Barge. This training will be limited to those personnel directly involved with the shipyard repairs (welders, welder helpers, deckhands, maintenance staff and supervisors) – up to 50 personnel.

b.) Work Hours:

Contractor work hours and work days shall mimic the hours and days that USACE employees are working. USACE working days will vary between 10 and 12 hour days, and work hours will vary as needed to take advantage of cooler working times.

c.) Work Start The contractor shall mobilize immediately as soon as the award is given from the Vicksburg contracting office. The contractor shall provide the decon plan to the Contracting Officer’s representative no later than 48 hours from contract award. The contractor shall be on site to begin setting up for work and shall begin training no later than 72 hours from time of award.

d.) Services for Hot Work:

The contractor shall provide adequate ventilation in below deck areas while the government is performing hot work on lead painted surfaces. Areas where work will be performed consists of a 60’ long x 45’ wide section which contains 4 compartments that are 30’ x 22.5’ each. Positive pressure ventilation units shall be temperature controlled and shall be adequate for the size of the compartments being ventilated.

Negative pressure units shall include HEPA filtration and shall be adequate for the size of the compartments being ventilated. The government will provide power for all items in this sub-section (a.) and the contractor shall furnish all electrical components. Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall communicate what type of electrical connections that are required.

e.) Personnel Monitoring during Hot Work:

The Contractor shall provide adequate personnel monitoring for all Government employees performing Hot Work. This shall continue until all hot work is complete in and around areas with lead paint or until the Government determines this service shall be discontinued. Contractor shall keep an ample amount of monitoring devices on hand at all times (or as directed by the Contracting Officer Representative) to allow for monitoring of up to 40 personnel (1 monitoring device per 4 personnel). The contractor shall maintain a record of all analytical data observed and provide to the government as and when needed. Air monitoring shall be performed no less than every 30 days or as determined by the Government or Contracting Officer Representative.

f.) Personnel Decontamination:

The Contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, and materials to perform decontamination of up to 40 USACE personnel during ingress and egress of Hot, Warm and Cold zones during the work. The Contractor shall provide a decontamination plan and training for personnel. The plan shall include but is not limited to procedures, equipment, materials, and personnel. The plan will be reviewed by the Government Safety Office at Ensley Engineer Yard. Decon personnel shall consist of up to six personnel that shall provide confined space rescue as necessary. Decon personnel shall be certified for confined space rescue – the contractor shall provide confined space training documents prior to beginning work. The contractor shall also provide shower stations for Government Personnel with the capability to allow usage by up to 15 USACE personnel at one time.

g.) Work Coverall and Laundry Service:

The Contractor shall provide work coveralls for up to 40 USACE personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for laundry service and ensure that enough stock is on hand for all USACE employees to be able to change coveralls as much as necessary.

h.) Cascade System and Bottle Watch:

The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to provide a cascade system capable of supplying breathing air for up to 40 USACE personnel. Contractor shall provide continued support for such system throughout the duration of this contract or until such time that is no longer needed.

The Government will provide all full-face respirators. The Contractor shall provide one employee to perform bottle watch at all times throughout the contract duration while government employees are utilizing the breathing air system.

i.) Waste Management:

The contractor shall provide adequate storage of all lead contaminated debris and any other debris generated by the Contractor. The Contractor shall package all lead contaminated debris related to this contract in DOT approved containers. The Contractor shall develop a waste management plan. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating disposal of all waste accumulated during this contract. The contractor will also be responsible for disposal of all used water from decon stations.

j.) Industrial Hygienist The Contractor shall provide, during the entire contract period, a staff Industrial Hygienist to coordinate the following (but not limited to): air monitoring, personnel decontamination, and safety of personnel. This work shall be conducted on an as needed basis or not less than every 14 days during the contract and determined at the request of the Contracting Officer Representative. The Industrial Hygienist shall be a certified industrial hygienist, with documentation to be provided with contractor bid.

k.) Project Manager The Contractor shall provide, during the contract period, a project manager to coordinate all work associated with this contract. The Project Manager will communicate directly with the Contracting Office Representative or their designee. Any changes in scope shall be communicated to the government at the time scope changes become apparent. The project manager shall coordinate all data submission in Section 4 of this Statement of Work. The Project Manager shall be responsible for all aspects of the work including disposal of any and all waste generated by the activities contained within this contract.

4. Data Submission a.) The contractor shall provide a daily report including photographs of work completed to the Contracting Officer Representative or their designee. The contractor shall furnish in the daily report the total contract cost to that day. The daily report will be reviewed by the government and signed by the Contracting Office Representative or their designee.

b.) All sampling and monitoring analysis will be provided to the government when they become available but no more than 48-hours following receipt by the contractor.

c.) The contractor will furnish all information to the government hard copy and electronic file using government approved external hard drives. No flash drives will be accepted.

d.) Invoicing for contractor work shall be completed bi-weekly. All invoices shall contain the contract business name as it appears in SAM.gov along with the contract number, date, and price breakdown by line item. All invoices shall be sent to the following email addresses for payment processing:

CEFC-B4invoices@usace.army.mil Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil

5. Bid Requirements

a) The contractor shall submit a copy of their safety manuals/safety protocols as it pertains to the requirements of this scope of work.

b) The contractor shall submit a minimum of 3 past performance references of similar size and scope compared to this scope work.

mailto:CEFC-B4invoices@usace.army.mil mailto:Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil

6. Security Requirements:

a) 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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) 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.

f) Non-U.S. Citizens working on Government Contracts:

Government Approval MUST be obtained PRIOR to any non-U.S.

Citizen being permitted to work on a government contract.

The Contractor must submit a letter requesting approval via the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative to the Vicksburg District Security Officer.

The letter must include the contract number, period of performance, location(s) of work performance and attach a copy of the individual’s passport and visa/work authorization documents.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government

Section G - Contract Administration Data

GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Only a warranted Contracting Officer acting within their delegated limit has the authority to issue modification or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

**CONTRACTOR MUST BE ACTIVE IN WWW.SAM.GOV BEFORE AWARD (FAR 52.204-7)**

INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE BY:

(1) A PROPER INVOICE MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.212-4(g)

(2) SUBMIT INVOICE VIA EMAIL TO:

CEFC-B4invoices@usace.army.mil Cemvk-invoices-billings@usace.army.mil Amber.H.Reynolds@usace.army.mil Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil

TO AVOID DELAY IN PAYMENT A COPY MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE TECHNICAL POC VIA

EMAIL OR MAIL:

POINTS OF CONTACT:

CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT:

TBD

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT(S):

Nathan Jabour 601-631-7546 Nathanael.J.Jabour@usace.army.mil

INVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BOTH LOCATIONS ABOVE IN ORDER FOR PAYMENT TO

mBE PROCESSED (3) IF MORE THAN ONE INVOICE IS REQUIRED, THE CONTRACTOR’S FINAL

INVOICE SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER THE FINAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

DATE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT. THE INVOICE MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED “FINAL” AND

SUBMITTED AS OUTLINED ABOVE. IN ADDITION A COPY MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL:

EMAIL: jasmine.lewis@usace.army.mil and Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil

NOTE TO RECEIVING OFFICER: Please date stamp the invoice(s) immediately upon receipt.

******PLEASE INCLUDE AWARD DOCUMENT NUMBER ON ALL INVOICES

mailto:CEFC-B4invoices@usace.army.mil mailto:Cemvk-invoices-billings@usace.army.mil mailto:Amber.H.Reynolds@usace.army.mil mailto:Nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil mailto:Nathanael.J.Jabour@usace.army.mil mailto:jasmine.lewis@usace.army.mil

“All vendor direct deposit and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) information must be entered/maintained in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at www.SAM.gov.

UFC Form 23, previously required for direct deposits/EFT payments by the Vicksburg District (MVK) is obsolete. To receive direct deposits/EFT payments, routing and banking information must be entered and maintained in SAM. Failure to update/maintain this information in SAM will result in vendors receiving payments via Treasury checks distributed by U.S. mail. The below links are provided for your information.

How do I update the banking information on my Sam.gov entity registration?

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=gsafsd_kb_articles&sys_id=003e5979dbe1259494439f95 f39619cd

What is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator and how do I create one?

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=gsafsd_kb_articles&sys_id=83629ecadb69e99494439f95f 3961958

If you have further questions, please visit the Federal Service Desk (FSD) at www.FSD.gov.”

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.fsd.gov/

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS

222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract.

While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS):

https://www.dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

(End of special contract requirement) https://www.dol.gov/vets/ https://www.fedshirevets.gov/ https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/ https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING

Reference Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.219-14. This procurement is 100% Set-Aside under NAICS Code 562910 for Small Business. The awardee of this contract shall comply with all requirements up to and including the following:

Services (except construction): Contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies): Contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

General construction: Contractor will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Construction by special trade contractors: Contractor will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Upon the Contracting Officer’s request, the Contractor shall submit a report to the Contracting Officer documenting compliance with FAR 52.2l9-l4. If the Contractor is using Similarly Situated Entities, it must be clearly identifiable in the submitted reports. If the required percentage is not being met the Contractor shall also include, with the semiannual report, a plan to meet the required percentage before the contract end date.

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

WAGE RATES

ADDED AS AN ATTACHMENT IN SECTION J

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

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

MAY 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting OCT 2022 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for

EPA-Designated Items

MAY 2008

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems MAY 2011 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and

Reduction Goals -- Representation.

DEC 2016

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation

JUN 2020

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements FEB 2021 52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed- Price)

APR 2012

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 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 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 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

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements JAN 2023 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation JAN 2023 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic

Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

JAN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (DEC 2022)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include--

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.--

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall--

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the--

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if--

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on--

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b.

destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 4701 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause.

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

(t) Reserved.

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C.

1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

(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 products and commercial services:

(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)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to…

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