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TAMIKAH MCWILLIAMS

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US ARMY ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

14 Dec 2022

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912DY23R0001

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A.1 Objective – The objective of this contract is to procure services to remove, transport, and dispose of

Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), containing perflouroalkyl substances (PFAS). The AFFF will be removed or modified and refilled with a fluorine free foam based on a military specification (MIL-SPEC) provided at the task order (TO) level. Work may also include removal, transportation, and disposal of other types of firefighting foams. This procurement complies with the National Defense Authorization Act for the fiscal year 2020 (NDAA FY2020).

A.2 Contract Type. The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (CEHNC) intends to award

Multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract to both other than small and small businesses. The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to all qualifying offerors as stated in FAR 15.304(c)(1)(ii). This requirement will be competed on an unrestricted basis with a small business reserve and will result in a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC).

The work is Service Contract Labor Standards type efforts (refer to FAR 52.222-41). The services for this requirement are classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 562910 - Environmental Remediation Services with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 employees. The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is F108 – Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup & Disposal Services and Operational Support.

A.3 Contract Terms. This MATOC will have a base ordering period of twenty-four (24) months with three (3)

12-month option periods. There is no guarantee that the options will be exercised on the awarded contract.

The period of performance will be set at the time of award. The Government may extend the ordering period in accordance with terms in FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services and FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. The evaluated rates in effect during the last exercised option period will remain in effect during any extensions executed under the stated clauses; not to exceed six months. Pricing for FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services will be evaluated at the TO level.

The Government reserves the right to make staggered awards. In the event there are staggered awards during the MATOC award, later awarded contracts, will have an initial period of performance that will be less than the full 24-month base period in duration and will end on the same date as all other MATOC awardees. Option periods will be the same for all awardees. If determined to be in the Government’s interest to hold discussions, discussions may be held with offerors remaining in the competitive range after initial awards have been made to some offerors.

A.4 Contract Ordering. TOs will be awarded against the base MATOC/IDIQ contracts using the fair opportunity procedures in accordance with (IAW) FAR 16.505, Ordering, and Section H of the contract.

The only authorized ordering office is CEHNC. Other agencies may be delegated authority, in which case, an advance written notice will be given to the contractor. In addition to, or in lieu of mailing an order, the Contracting Officer may issue an order orally, by facsimile or by electronic commerce methods, at his / her discretion.

A.5 Contract Capacity. The total shared programmatic capacity for the MATOC is $800 Million over a period of five years (if all options are exercised) for this acquisition. Individual capacities will not be assigned to each contract and TOs will be awarded as Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Pricing is evaluated at the TO level.

Values provided under the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS) represent the estimated capacity only and the Government reserves the right to move capacity between CLINS and performance periods as necessary.

A.6 Minimum Guarantee. The Government’s minimum guarantee of $3000.00 extends throughout the entire period of performance of the IDIQ. Funding for this minimum guarantee is obligated on the first TO and is the minimum ordering amount; not a minimum payment. Payment under the subsequent TO award(s) in an amount meeting/exceeding the minimum guarantee satisfies the minimum guarantee. The initial TO is then deobligated and closed out.

A.7 Contract On-Ramps/Off-Ramps. In an effort to increase competition, the CEHNC Contracting Officer may evaluate the market every 12 - 18 months throughout the life of the MATOC to determine if it is in the Government’s best interest to On-ramp. During a contract “Off-Ramp”, the Contracting Officer may not exercise an option and contractors can request to be placed in a dormant status (refer to Section H).

Previously awarded TOs will be unaffected by on/off ramp actions taken to refresh the MATOC suite.

A.8 Contract Authorization: Only a warranted Contracting Officer acting within their delegated limits, has the authority to issue modifications 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.

The only authorized ordering office is CEHNC. Other agencies may be delegated this authority, in which case, an advance written notice will be given to the contractor. In addition to, or in lieu of mailing an order, the Contracting Officer may issue an order orally, by facsimile or by electronic commerce methods, at his/her discretion.

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Aqueous Film Forming Foam Support Srvcs

FFP

The contractor shall perform Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Support Services and other related functions as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement will clearly indicate the specific requirements of the task(s) awarded. The contractor shall furnish the required labor, general management, quality management, administration, travel, supervision, quality control, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, and documents/permits necessary to deliver services and any associated deliverables within schedule and in accordance with contract terms and conditions, reference documents, specific contract and task order requirements, and contract clauses. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required documents/permits required for travel and performance of work. The period of performance is 24 months from the date of award FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F108

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Service Contract Reporting

FFP

Not Separately Priced. Pursuant to DFARS 252.204-7023, tThe Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for the performance of this contract to System for Award Management database located at the following web address: http://www.sam.gov. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each Government Fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.

0003 1 Each Minimum Guarantee

FFP

The government’s minimum guarantee of $3000.00 extends throughout the period of performance of the Indefinite Delivery Contract. Funding for this minimum guarantee will be obligated on the first task order, issued at the time of base contract award. This is the minimum ordering amount; not a minimum payment.

Payment under the subsequent task order award(s) in an amount meeting/exceeding the minimum guarantee satisfies the minimum guarantee. The initial task order may then be deobligated and closed. CLIN PoP is from the time of award until the end of the contract performance period.

1001 1 Job OPTION Aqueous Film Forming Foam Support Srvcs

FFP

Option Year 1 The contractor shall perform Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Support Services and other related functions as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement will clearly indicate the specific requirements of the task(s) awarded.

The contractor shall furnish the required labor, general management, quality management, administration, travel, supervision, quality control, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, and documents/permits necessary to deliver services and any associated deliverables within schedule and in accordance with contract terms and conditions, reference documents, specific contract and task order requirements, and contract clauses. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required documents/permits required for travel and performance of work. The period of performance is 12 months from the time the option is exercised.

1002 1 Job OPTION Service Contract Reporting

FFP

Option Year 1 Not Separately Priced. Pursuant to DFARS 252.204-7023, tThe Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for the performance of this contract to System for Award Management database located at the following web address: http://www.sam.gov.

The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each Government Fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.

2001 1 Job OPTION Aqueous Film Forming Foam Support Srvcs

FFP

OptionYear 2 The contractor shall perform Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Support Services and other related functions as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement will clearly indicate the specific requirements of the task(s) awarded.

The contractor shall furnish the required labor, general management, quality management, administration, travel, supervision, quality control, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, and documents/permits necessary to deliver services and any associated deliverables within schedule and in accordance with contract terms and conditions, reference documents, specific contract and task order requirements, and contract clauses. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required documents/permits required for travel and performance of work. The period of performance is 12 months from the time the option is exercised.

2002 1 Job OPTION Service Contract Reporting

FFP

Option Year 2 Not Separately Priced. Pursuant to DFARS 252.204-7023, tThe Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for the performance of this contract to System for Award Management database located at the following web address: http://www.sam.gov.

The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each Government Fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.

3001 1 Job OPTION Aqueous Film Forming Foam Support Srvcs

FFP

Option Year 3 The contractor shall perform Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Support Services and other related functions as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement will clearly indicate the specific requirements of the task(s) awarded.

The contractor shall furnish the required labor, general management, quality management, administration, travel, supervision, quality control, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, and documents/permits necessary to deliver services and any associated deliverables within schedule and in accordance with contract terms and conditions, reference documents, specific contract and task order requirements, and contract clauses. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required documents/permits required for travel and performance of work. The period of performance is 12 months from the time the option is exercised.

3002 1 Job OPTION Service Contract Reporting

FFP

Option Year 3 Not Separately Priced.Pursuant to DFARS 252.204-7023, tThe Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for the performance of this contract to System for Award Management database located at the following web address: http://www.sam.gov.

The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each Government Fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.

4001 1 Job OPTION 52.217-8 Option to Extend Svcs

FFP

The contractor shall perform Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Support Services and other related functions as required by Section C and applicable task order specifications. The individual task order Performance Work Statement will clearly indicate the specific requirements of the task(s) awarded. The contractor shall furnish the required labor, general management, quality management, administration, travel, supervision, quality control, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, and documents/permits necessary to deliver services and any associated deliverables within schedule and in accordance with contract terms and conditions, reference documents, specific contract and task order requirements, and contract clauses. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required documents/permits required for travel and performance of work. The period of performance is 6 months from the time the option is exercised. The Government may extend the period in accordance with terms in FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

4002 1 Job OPTION SCR -52.217-8 Option to Extend Svcs

FFP

. Pursuant to DFARS 252.204-7023, the Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for the performance of this contract to System for Award Management database located at the following web address: http://www.sam.gov. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each Government Fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.

The Government may extend the period in accordance with terms in FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/WORK STATEMENT

AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM REPLACEMENT SUPPORT

MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT

AT SITES IN CONUS AND U.S. TERRITORIES

27 May 2022

1.0 OBJECTIVE.

1.1 The objective of this Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Replacement Support Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) is to procure the services of Contractors to perform the removal and disposal of AFFF containing perflouroalkyl substances (PFAS). Additionally, the systems may be removed or modified and refilled with a fluorine free foam complying with MIL-PRF-24385 dated January 2023 in order to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 (FY 2020 NDAA). Work may also include removal, transportation, and disposal of other types of firefighting foams.

1.2 This contract is intended to support sites located throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, the U.S. Territories, U.S. Territorial waters and Outlying areas as defined by FAR 2.101. The services provided under this contract will be used in support of various Department of Defense Commands and Installations.

1.3 The Contractor shall safely locate; identify; recover, evaluate; assess; package; transport; manage; and make final disposition, as required, of all AFFF (containing PFOA or PFOS) concentrate and solutions and contaminated materials at various DoD facilities and properties. Work performed under this contract may include project planning; assessments; inspections; surveys; investigations; studies, engineering evaluations; prioritization; cost analyses; remedial or removal actions; spill response; sampling and analysis; evaluation of risks and hazards to human health and the environment; engineering containment and filtration; recovery; storage; transportation; and disposal.

1.4 Specific services and task activities are listed in Paragraph 3. The description of work stated herein provides a general understanding of the Contractor functions to be performed; individual Task Orders will contain the specific performance-based requirements.

2.0 GENERAL.

2.1 Firefighting and suppression foams such as AFFF are used primarily to control fires involving flammable liquids such as oil and fuel. Such foams control fires by forming films which serve as barriers that effectively starve fires of oxygen. AFFF based systems are presently installed and utilized at DoD bases and installations and facilities throughout the world. The key ingredients of AFFF are mixtures of hydrocarbon and fluorocarbon surfactants acting as surface active agents which are important in fire suppression effectiveness. Of these, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) are part of a large group of perflouroalkyl substances (PFAS) that have come under increasingly greater environmental concern and scrutiny because of their toxicity to human and animal health, persistence in the environment, and their potential for bioaccumulation. The most common activities that could potentially result in the release of PFAS to the environment is the use of PFOA or PFOS containing AFFF for testing, firefighting, and other life-saving emergency responses.

The Contractor shall provide services to generally remove and dispose of all AFFF concentrate and solution and associated system work to include removing and replacing AFFF bladders, rinsing or disposing of AFFF atmospheric tanks, and disposal of AFFF concentrate and solutions (i.e., rinsate and bladder tank pressurizing water). Resulting systems shall be replenished as specified with Fluorine-Free Foam, reconnections made, and checked for leaks. Some AFFF systems may no longer be required and may be removed. The contractor shall protect human health and the environment from risks associated with AFFF in compliance with FY2020 NDAA and other applicable laws and regulations. Specific services and task activities are listed in Paragraph 3.

2.2 Permits and Licenses. The Contractor shall obtain the permits and licenses necessary to conduct work required for each Task Order under this Contract including, but not necessarily limited to, environmental permits, building permits, well permits where required by regulation, licensed drillers, and Department of Transportation (DOT) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements for the transport of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) on public highways.

2.3 Applicable Laws and Regulations. The Contractor shall perform this work in accordance with (IAW) with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for acquiring the latest version of applicable regulatory or agency guidance, including but not limited to the referenced documents cited in this Solicitation and/or subsequent Task Orders issued after award of the Contract, unless otherwise specified.

2.4 U.S. Regulatory Framework. Neither PFOA nor PFOS are Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous wastes (and therefore, AFFF containing PFOA or PFOS are not RCRA hazardous wastes); however, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) PFOA and PFOS are regulated through Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) which gives USEPA the authority to restrict the production and use of PFOA and PFOS containing products. AFFF constitutes an US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hazardous material because of its physical hazards, i.e., eye irritant, but is not listed as an US Department of Transportation (USDOT) or USEPA hazardous material. The groundwork is being laid by USEPA to incorporate PFOA and PFOS into federal drinking water standards by placing these chemicals on the Contaminant Candidate List (CCL) (a federally non-enforceable list which compiles unregulated chemicals that are targeted for future federal drinking water regulation). With regard to environmental water quality, USEPA has also listed PFOA and PFOS as Emerging Contaminants of Concern. Emerging contaminants (EC) are chemicals or materials that are characterized by a perceived, potential, or real threat to human health or the environment, or are characterized by a lack of published health standards. FY2020 NDAA requires that AFFF containing PFAS no longer be used after 31 September 2024.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has also listed PFOA and PFOS as EC which are regulated under DoD Instruction 4717.18

2.5 Publications and References. The Contractor shall be responsible for acquiring the latest version of guidance, including but not limited to the referenced documents cited in this Solicitation and/or subsequent Task Orders issued after award of the Contract, unless otherwise specified. A list of references is included in Section 12. It is not intended that the listing of referenced documents is a complete listing; additional regulations and guidance may be cited as necessary in the scoping of individual task orders. When list guidance is superseded, the latest replacement shall be used. The date of task order award will determine the appropriate date of the references used for that task order. Not all of the guidance cited in Section 12 will necessarily be applicable for any given task order.

2.6 Data Ownership and Data Rights. All data ownership and data rights will be IAW DFARS 227.7103-5(a).

2.7 Safety and Health Program. The Contractor shall develop and implement a written Safety and Health Program IAW requirements specified in EM 385-1-1, latest version. The Contractor shall ensure that its subcontractors, suppliers, and support personnel follow all safety and health provisions established in the accepted Accident Prevention Plan (APP) for the site. A Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) shall be included in the APP as an Attachment. No work shall be undertaken at any project site by a Contractor without an accepted APP/SSHP work plan. The Government reserves the right to stop work under this contract for any safety and health violations, deficiencies, or failures to follow related rules and regulations at no additional cost to the Government. The Government will verify that the Contractor has implemented corrective action before allowing continued performance under the contract.

2.7.1 Medical Surveillance. An ongoing medical surveillance program meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120, 29 CFR 1926.65 and standard-specific surveillance requirements (as applicable) shall be developed for personnel performing onsite activities.

2.7.2 Personal Protective Equipment. A written Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program is required IAW 29 CFR1910.120 (g) (5), 29 CFR 1926.65(g)(5); as well as the respiratory protection requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134 and EM 385-1-1. PPE will be selected by the contractor and based on site hazards. Site hazards will govern which guidance is applicable.

2.8 Laboratory Capabilities.

2.8.1 Laboratories must demonstrate compliance with the DoD Quality Systems Manual (DoD QSM) (latest version) through accreditation by the DoD Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP) for all project-required parameters. A list of laboratories accredited under DoD ELAP can be found at the DoD ELAP Denix web site at https://www.denix.osd.mil/edqw/accreditation/accreditedlabs/.

2.8.2 Any laboratory performing chemical analysis must provide its DoD ELAP accreditation certificate and supporting documentation to the applicable Design Center (DC) in order to be approved by that DC. If the laboratory fails to meet project-specific requirements, the KO or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) may require the Contractor to stop using this laboratory and obtain analytical services from another qualified laboratory that can meet project-specific requirements. The contract laboratory may not subcontract analytical services to another laboratory without the approval of the KO. The subcontracted laboratory must meet all requirements for the contract laboratory.

2.9 Security. When work is performed at a military installation, the Contractor shall comply with all security requirements of that installation. Additional security requirements may apply such as those required to fulfill OPORD 2013-74 (Integrating Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC) into the USACE Acquisition Process)

-All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

-All contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

-The contractor and all associated sub‐contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after contract award.

-All contractor employees with an area of performance for classified contracts or if the contract employee has access or responsibility to protect critical information the Contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 days of contract award. The OPSEC SOP/Plan must be reviewed and approved by the RA OPSEC Officer. The SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator.

http://www.denix.osd.mil/edqw/accreditation/accreditedlabs/

-All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

-The Contractor shall comply with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22‐M), any revisions to DOD 5220.22‐M and Army Regulation 380‐49, Industrial Security. The DD254 will be attached with the contract.

-All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

-The Contractor must pre‐screen Candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E‐ Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system.

An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

2.10 Performance-Based Milestones/Objectives: The Government defines Performance Based Milestones/Objectives as the desired outcome(s) that have been defined in the Performance Work Statement in clear, simple, concise, results-oriented, measurable, and legally enforceable terms. The Government defines the completion of a Performance Based Milestone/Objective as: an outcome that has been 100% completed and approved and accepted by the approval authority under the Task Order/Contract. Simply meeting the Milestone/Objective, (i.e., submittal of a document for review) is not the same as completion of the Milestone/Objective. Only upon the completion, approval, and acceptance will the Government pay for that Milestone/Objective.

2.11 A Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a Task Order will to every extent possible:

- Define desired results/outcomes.

- Define what level of performance is expected (and ensure it is meaningful, measurable, and fair) and use performance standards and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP).

- Provide all information known about the site(s), or where it can be located and accessed by the Contractor.

- Define incentives and disincentives.

- Define the terms using clear and concise language avoiding vague or broad statements.

3.0 SPECIFIC SERVICES.

3.1 Task Orders. Task Orders issued under this Contract will be Firm-Fixed Price incorporating the Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly known as the Service Contract Act) as applicable, depending on the type of work being performed in each individual Task Order. For each Task Order under this contract, the Government will provide a specific Scope of Work (SOW) or PWS describing at a minimum the work required to be performed, performance metrics, schedule requirements, types and numbers of submittals, and places for review. The Contractor shall, upon award of a Task Order, supply all personnel, tools, equipment, communications, transportation, materials, and supervision (except as otherwise noted) to integrate, manage, and execute all specified aspects of the Task Order.

Currently it is not anticipated that Government Property (GP) will be provided or acquired under this acquisition.

3.1 Site Visit.

3.1.1 Pre-proposal. A site visit may be authorized by the KO to assist in the preparation of the Contractor’s proposal.

Cost for this site visit will be at the Contractor’s own expense. For site access, the Contractor shall prepare an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) to ensure safety precautions are taken to avoid an accident if an AAPP is not provided by CEHNC. No operating of the AFFF or other mechanical systems shall be conducted during the site visit and site access restrictions may apply.

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3.1.2 Post Task Order award. A site visit may be authorized by the KO to assist in the preparation of the initial Work Plan (WP) for field activities. Cost for this site visit will be covered under the Task Order. The Contractor shall prepare an AAPP and submit it to the responsible KO for acceptance before the site visit. The format of the AAPP shall comply with current USACE guidance. No operating of the AFFF or other mechanical systems shall be conducted during the site visit and site access restrictions may apply.

3.2 Work Plan. The Contractor shall prepare and submit, for KO acceptance, a WP IAW DD Form 1423, EM 385-1- 1, EM 200-1-15, DID HNC-001.03, or other guidance as specified by the KO, describing how the required effort will be accomplished. The Contractor may not mobilize to the site or begin working until the KO has accepted the WP and issued a Notice to Proceed (NTP). Operations may not begin until applicable APPs, SSHPs, AHAs (activity hazard analysis), have been approved.

3.3 Task Activities. Typical activities under Task Orders to this contract may include, but are not limited to:

- Work shall generally consist of removing and disposing of all AFFF (containing PFOA/PFOS) concentrate and associated system work to include removing and replacing AFFF bladders and rinsing or disposing of AFFF atmospheric tanks. Work may also include removal, transportation, and disposal of other types of firefighting foams.

- Drain AFFF solution from any piping with AFFF solution.

- Replenish as specified with Fluorine-Free Foam, make reconnections, and check for leaks.

- Administrative and Permanent Record Files. Establish and maintain Administrative and Permanent Record files for projects in formats required in the project Task Order.

- While not currently RCRA hazardous wastes, all AFFF, AFFF solution, rinsate, and specified AFFF-contaminated system components requiring disposal (i.e., plastic tanks and tank bladders, as applicable) shall be disposed of after solidification in a RCRA Subtitle C landfill or destroyed in accordance with FY2020 NDAA by methods approved by the USEPA and the DoD.

- Modify fire suppression system as necessary for fluorine free foam to include replacement of proportioners and inductors. Note that the Government requirements for modification may be less than would be required for a fully compliant NFPA 409 fire suppression system.

- Repair deficiencies and replace equipment, to include foam tanks, in fire suppression systems so the system will be functional upon replacement of foam.

- Remove AFFF equipment and systems no longer required or not desired by the DoD.

- Antiterrorism Compliance. The Contractor shall ensure contracts comply with Integrating Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC) provisions of the FAR, DFARS, and USACE specific contracting policy guidance.

- Incidental Construction/Repair. Conduct construction and repair incidental to AFFF removal and replacement.

Work may include temporary removal of doors, walls or roofs, installation of access doors temporarily moving AFFF tanks or other mechanical or plumbing equipment in order to access the tanks requiring work.

- Conduct hazardous building materials surveys. Conduct surveys for hazardous building materials to include but not limited to lead, asbestos and ORM (other regulated materials). Analyze surveys to develop assessment reports to determine remediation, recycle efforts and disposal required for replacement of AFFF. Perform abatement with personnel certified in abatement, recycle and waste when certification is required.

- Cost Analysis. Perform cost analyses for various responses, service, and support activities.

- Haul. Properly recover, treat, store, transport, and dispose of contaminated environmental media.

- Engineering Evaluations. Perform engineering evaluations for various responses, service and support activities including evaluation if a foam system is still necessary in accordance with current requirements.

- Engineering Support or Design. Provide engineering support or design for various responses, service, and support activities.

- Implement Green and Sustainable Remediation (GSR) Practices: Consider, incorporate, document, and evaluate the benefits of green and sustainable remediation (GSR) practices. GSR employs strategies throughout the remedial process to use natural resources and energy efficiently, reduce negative impacts on the environment, minimize or eliminate pollution at its source, protect and benefit the community at large, and reduce waste to the greatest extent possible.

- Innovative Technology. Investigate, develop, demonstrate, validate, and apply emerging technology tools, techniques, methodologies, and equipment for various responses, service, and support activities.

- Instructional Support. Provide instruction, training, and/or develop training materials and training aids, for various responses, services, and support activities otherwise within scope of this contract.

- Investigations. Perform investigations to support AFFF replacement service and support activities.

- Site Inspections. Perform site inspections for various responses, service, and support activities.

- Support Facilities. Install and operate support facilities (e.g., site project office, command post, decontamination facilities, roads, and utilities) and establish exclusion, contamination reduction, and support zones. The site project office shall include space for one or more Government representatives. The Contractor shall locate staging areas, subject to Government approval.

- Waste Collection and Control. Provide process control (i.e., waste management from point of origin to controlled final disposition) for various waste streams to include but not limited to: asbestos, waste oils, DFAC oils, antifreeze, PFOA/PFOS, and sewage sludge via standardized safe disposal practices, environmental laws, and regulations.

- Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise (EM-CX) Support. Provide technical support to EM-CX staff technical disciplines such as environmental chemists, analytical chemists, health physicists, industrial hygienists, environmental risk assessors, geologists, geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, process engineers, cost engineers, project managers, and other related disciplines. Support may include but is not limited to developing guidance (e.g., checklists, example reports and correspondence etc.) conduct desk audits, on-site laboratory inspections, conducting optimization studies, etc.

- Other DoD and Federal Agencies Support. Provide AFFF investigations, evaluations, and response assistance on an as-needed basis to other DoD.

4.0 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERABLES.

4.1 Project Management. The Contractor shall execute each task under the direction of a Project Manager (PM), meeting the qualification requirements of paragraph 5.4.2.1.

4.2 Quality Management. The Contractor is responsible for the control of product quality and for offering to the Government for acceptance only those products/services that conform to the contractual requirements.

4.3 Presentations and Meetings. The frequency and locations of presentations and meetings will be identified in each Task Order. The current USACE presentation template shall be used for all presentations. Contractor logos shall not be on presentations.

4.4 Contract Deliverables. Contract deliverables shall be prepared and submitted as required by individual Task Orders.

Contractor logos shall not be on contract deliverables.

4.5 Periodic Status Report. The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Status Report each month for the duration of the task order prior to and after completion of field work IAW 48 CFR § 1552.211-72. The Monthly Status Report will be submitted no later than 10 calendar days following the reporting cut-off date. Reports will reflect data as of the last working day of the week that includes the end of the calendar month. If the calendar month ends on a Sunday, the report will end on the previous week's last working day. Additional reporting requirements may be specified in individual Task Orders. Multiple sites may be on the same page but shall be listed separately on the form. The Corporate Manager will sign and date the status reports.

4.5.1 The Contractor shall submit a Weekly Status Report for reporting project status from beginning of field work through completion of field work IAW EM 200-1-15.

4.5.2 The schedule status will be included with the Periodic Status Report submitted under the task order(s). A Project Management Information System (PMIS) employing critical path method (CPM) scheduling shall be used to develop a comprehensive schedule for the Scope of Services. A CPM network diagram illustrating the logical interaction among tasks will be developed using the latest version of the commercial software package Primavera and a baseline schedule will be created for the Scope of Services to be conducted. The schedule will be approved by the COR. The status of activities in the schedule will be updated to reflect the actual status. The monthly status report will discuss target and actual completion dates for each element of activity including project completion and provide an explanation of any deviation from the milestones in the work plan schedule.

4.6 Logs, Reports, and Record keeping. The Contractor shall maintain safety inspection reports, accident/incident reports, medical certifications, training logs, monitoring results, Quality Control (QC) records, etc. The Contractor shall maintain all exposure and medical monitoring records IAW OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1904, 1910 and 1926.

4.7 Review Comments. Various reviewers shall have the opportunity to review submittals made by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall review all comments received and evaluate their appropriateness based upon their merit and the requirements of the individual Task Order. The Contractor shall provide written responses to all comments and incorporate comments as appropriate. The Contractor shall not non-concur with a comment without discussing with the Government and/or comment maker. Subsequent document submittals shall be provided in redline-strikeout text to facilitate comment back checking unless otherwise directed by the KO or PM.

4.8 Telephone Conversations/Correspondence Records/Meeting Minutes. The Contractor shall keep a record of each phone conversation, written correspondence concerning the individual Task Order and meeting minutes IAW EM 200-1-15.

4.9 Files. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate files of documentation, records, and reports required under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall not allow access to the files by any Government agency, non- Government agency, or individual unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer or designated representative. Files shall be made available to the Contracting Officer or designated representative upon request. All files are the property of the Government and shall be turned over to the Contracting Officer or designated representative at the completion or termination of this contract. All briefings, reports, and other files produced by the Contractor for the Government under the terms of this contract shall be property of the Government.

5.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.

5.1 The qualifications of site personnel shall be as listed below for those categories that are included in the CLIN structure. The Contractor shall submit a Personnel Qualifications Certification Letter and maintain personnel résumés IAW EM 200-1-15. Also, the Contractor shall certify in writing to the KO that all personnel with access to Contractor acquired explosives are in compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 842. The Contractor shall not employ current Federal employees, military or civilian, in performance of any work under the contract without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Site personnel shall be required to update their training as required and document the training received.

5.2 Exception to U.S. Citizenship Requirement. The Contractor may hire non-U.S. citizens provided all of the following conditions are met:

5.2.1 The Contractor shall be prohibited from hiring any worker whose training does not qualify the worker for doing the job for which he/she is hired. The Contractor shall be required to provide a certification for each non-U.S.

worker hired. The certification shall include a risk- based analysis of the work or activities to be performed and shall demonstrate that the proposed worker has received adequate training and experience to qualify him/her for the specific position. The Contractor's certification shall be provided to the KO for approval.

5.2.2 The non-U.S. workers hired by Contractors must also meet other legal requirements for working in the U.S or in locations where work is being performed under this Contract.

5.2.3 The Contractor shall ensure that contract employees without a valid security clearance and non-U.S. citizens do not have access to the classified portions of the TM-60 publications.

5.3 Key Personnel. When required for the work effort, the following personnel will be designated as key personnel and shall meet the minimum qualifications listed for each labor category. These personnel shall be the Prime Contractor’s personnel and not subcontracted to a team member.

5.3.1 Base Contract Key Personnel. These personnel shall be the Prime Contractor’s key personnel and not subcontracted.

5.3.1.1 Program Manager. The Contractor shall designate a Program Manager, meeting the requirements of "Project Manager" IAW paragraph 5.4.2.1, for the overall contract that provides a single Point of Contact (POC) for the KO, provides programmatic reporting to USACE, and who can address overall management and contracting issues. This person shall have experience in managing all types of Environmental Remediation, to include HTRW soil and groundwater remediation as well as military munitions response actions, at a minimum.

5.3.1.2 Quality Managers. The Contractor may dual-hat the following key personnel (if the key personnel is dual-hatted, the individual shall meet the more stringent requirement):

5.3.1.2.1 Corporate Quality Manager. The Contractor shall designate a Corporate Quality Manager. The Corporate Quality Manager shall have at least 3 years’ experience in directly related work, and who can address overall quality management, quality control/assurance, quality auditing, or process improvement. The Corporate Quality Manager assures overall quality of contract deliverables and general contract compliance.

5.3.1.2.2 Programmatic Quality Control Manager. The Programmatic Quality Control Manager (QCM) shall have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of combined experience in the laboratory, sampling procedures, analytical methods, and laboratory quality systems. The QCM shall be independent from activities generating the data and have direct access to senior project management.

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