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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

0100000 – General Information

This is an IDIQ contract for work with no pre-established fixed contract prices (Annex 18, Spec Item 3.0) and pre-established fixed contract prices (Annex 18, Spec Item 4.0). Work under this contract will be ordered by issuance of written Task Order (TO) by the Contracting Officer (KO). Task Orders may be based on the following procedures: (1) to the firm providing the lowest price based on Exhibit Line Items Numbers (ELINs) (Annex 18, Spec Item 4); or (2) through price or best value competition for work requirements not covered by the fixed priced ELINs (Annex 18, Spec Item 3).

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is organized into annexes. Annex 1 is "General Information". Annex 2 contains the on-site project management and administration requirements. Annexes 3 through 18 contain the technical requirements. The “Note to Spec Writer” (as seen below) refers to insertions at the Task Order level, not to/in the basic contract.

Annex 1 General Information Annex 2 Management and Administration Annex 3 Command and Staff (N/A) Annex 4 Public Safety (N/A) Annex 5 Air Operations (N/A) Annex 6 Port Operations (N/A) Annex 7 Ordnance (N/A) Annex 8 Range Operations (N/A) Annex 9 Health Care Support (N/A) Annex 10 Supply (N/A) Annex 11 Personnel Support (N/A) Annex 12 Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Support (N/A) Annex 13 Galley (N/A) Annex 14 Housing (N/A) Annex 15 Facilities Support (N/A) Annex 16 Utilities (N/A) Annex 17 Base Support Vehicles and Equipment (N/A) Annex 18 Environmental

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Informational Notes as used throughout this PWS provides additional information to Offerors to be used in developing a thorough understanding of the work to be performed in this contract. Any block of text marked “Informational Notes” throughout Annexes 1 through 18 is subject to this disclaimer. Offerors may not rely upon the "Informational Notes" as material representations of the Government. Information provided in "Informational Notes" does not create a contractual requirement on either party to this contract.

Clarifying Information describes client expectations in a more detailed manner than the Performance Objective and Performance standard alone.

Constraining Information describes limitations to the work performed to meet the Performance Objective and Performance Standard.

Requirement Information further describes client requirements associated with each Performance Objective.

The standard template contains 18 standard Annexes. Annex 1 will contain information that is relevant to the entire scope of the contract. Annex 2 contains on-site project management and administration requirements that are relevant to the entire scope of the contract. Annexes 3 through 18 contain the technical information and requirements peculiar to that technical annex. For this solicitation, Annexes 1, 2, and 18 are applicable. Within each technical annex, the organization of information and requirements are also standardized. Specification Item 1 will contain General Information. Specification item 2 will contain management and administrative requirements. Annex 18, Specification item 3 contains Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) work requirements with No Pre-Priced Fixed Contract Prices. Annex 18, Specification Item 4 contain the IDIQ work requirements with Pre-Established Fixed Contract Prices (see Exhibits A through E in Section J). All costs associated with Annexes 1 and 2 must be priced and distributed within Annex 18, Specification Item 4.

The Contractor shall have experience in cultural resources (prehistoric and historical archaeology and built environment historic resources) investigations for complying with Sections 110 and 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), as amended and the preparation of cultural resources management documents. Documents to be prepared include, but are not limited to, Archeological Surveys, Historic Resources Survey and Evaluation/Eligibility Investigations, Archeological Evaluation/Eligibility Investigations, Mitigation: Archeological Data Recovery, Mitigation: Sparse Lithic Scatter Program, Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans (ICRMP), Archeological Monitoring services, Cultural Landscape Studies, Historic Structure Reports (HSR), Design Guidelines/Historic Building Maintenance Plans, Historic or Archaeological Research Designs, Context Studies (Historic or Prehistoric), HABS/HAER/HALS Documentation, Regional Research Designs and Studies, Historic Context Studies, and Historic Building Maintenance Plans, specifically in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The Contractor and subcontractor(s) shall have employees with at least 5 years’ experience and expertise in the areas of prehistoric and historical archaeology, history, military history, and architectural history in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The Contractor shall have the ability to conduct specialized studies in support of compliance cultural resources investigations either conducted by the Contractor’s key personnel or by subcontractors with demonstrated experience and expertise in the fields of lithic technology, ceramic analysis, ceramic sourcing (INAA analysis), lipid residue analysis, faunal analysis, physical anthropology, pollen and phytolith analysis, macrobotanical studies, protein residue analysis, obsidian hydration and sourcing, radiocarbon (14C) analysis, geomorphology, geophysical archaeology, historical archaeology, history, historic architecture, architectural history, and landscape history. The Contractor is required to use only personnel that have experience and expertise required to complete the Task Order. The Government will approve the Contractor’s personnel proposed for each Task Order before the Contractor is authorized to begin work on the Task Order. Any changes or substitutions in personnel will require Government approval before work can proceed. The Contractor shall provide information on experience and expertise in accordance with Annex 2, Specification Items 2.3.4.1.2 and 2.6.3.1.

A review copy of the reference documents outlined below are available at the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southwest by contacting the COR at (619) 705-5522.

A. Reference Documents:

1. Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines, Federal Register, Vol. 48, No. 190, Thursday, September 29, 1983, pages 44738-44739.

2. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation Projects National Park Service, Department of the Interior 1985.

3. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes 1996.

4. Identification of Historic Properties: A Decision-making Guide for Managers Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and National Park Services, Department of the Interior.

5. National Register Site Forms (NPS 10-900 series).

6. National Register Bulletin 15 How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation.

7. National Register Bulletin 16A How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form.

8. National Register Bulletin 16B How to Complete the National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form.

9. National Register Bulletin 18 How to Evaluate and Nominate Designed Historic Landscapes.

10. National Register Bulletin 22 Guidelines for Evaluating and Nominating Properties that have Achieved Significance within the Last Fifty Years.

11. National Register Bulletin 24 Guidelines for Local Surveys: A Basis for Preservation Planning.

12. National Register Bulletin 30 Guidelines for Evaluating and Documenting Rural Historic Landscapes.

13. National Register Bulletin 38 Guidelines for Evaluating and Documenting Traditional Cultural Properties.

14. National Register Bulletin 39 Researching Historic Properties.

15. National Register Bulletin 42 Guidelines for Identifying, Evaluating, and Registering Historic Mining Properties.

16. National Register Bulletin 43 Guidelines for Evaluating and Documenting Historic Aviation Properties.

17. Preservation Briefs Number 36 Protecting Cultural Landscapes.

18. Public Participation in Section 106 Review Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

19. Arizona’s Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Archaeological Survey and Report Standards (August 2018 – Revised May 2022).

20. Arizona’s MCAS Yuma Archaeological Site Record.

21. Arizona SHPO’s Survey Report Summary Form (SRSF) – 2018 Revision.

22. Arizona SHPO’s Survey Report Standards.

23. Arizona SHPO’s Interim SHPO-ASM Reporting Guidance.

24. Arizona SHPO’s Guidance Points.

25. Arizona State Museum Archaeological Site Recording Manual (December 1993).

26. California Historic Resources Information System (CHRIS) Manual.

27. California SHPO’s Guidelines for Archaeological Research Designs (GARD).

28. California SHPO’s Archeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR) Format.

29. California SHPO’s Instructions for Recording Historic Resources (March 1995).

30. California SHPO’s California Archeological Resource Identification and Data Acquisition Program: Sparse Lithic Scatter (February 1988).

31. Colorado’s Cultural Resource Survey Manual Guidelines for Identification: History and Archaeology (2007).

32. Colorado’s Cultural Resource Survey Forms Table.

33. Colorado’s File Access Request Form.

34. Colorado’s Limited-Results Cultural Resource Survey Form.

35. Colorado’s Walking the Line: Guidance for Identification, Evaluation, and File Recordation of Historic Linear Sites.

36. Colorado’s Cultural Resources Survey Management Data Form and Instructions (1400).

37. Colorado’s Cultural Resource Survey Prehistoric Archaeological Component Form and Instructions (1401).

38. Colorado’s Historical Archaeological Component Form, Instructions, Commonly Encountered Historical Archaeological Resources, and Historic Artifact Guide (1402).

39. Colorado’s Architectural Inventory Form, Instructions, Lexicon Table Introduction, Lexicon Table, and Historical & Architectural Photography (1403).

40. Colorado’s Historic Cultural Landscapes Form and Instructions (1404).

41. Colorado’s Cultural Resource Re-Visitation Form and Instructions (1405).

42. Colorado’s Rock Art Component Form and Instructions (1407).

43. Colorado’s Isolated Find Record and Instructions (1408).

44. Colorado’s Linear Component Form and Instructions (1418).

45. Colorado’s Survey Management Information Form (1421).

46. Nevada SHPO’s Nevada Cultural Resource Information System (NVCRIS) Digital Submission Guidelines.

47. Nevada SHPO’s How to Request Resource Numbers from NVCRIS.

48. Nevada SHPO’s Blank geodatabase for NVCRIS Site Requests.

49. Nevada SHPO’s Instructions for the Architectural Resource Assessment Form (2017).

50. Nevada SHPO’s Architectural Resource Assessment (ARA) Form (2017).

51. Nevada SHPO’s Historic District Resource Assessment (RA) Form (2017).

52. Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Guidelines and Standards for Archaeological Inventory (2012).

53. Nevada’s Intermountain Antiquities Computer System (IMACS) site form.

54. New Mexico’s Administrative Code 4.10.19.

55. New Mexico’s Historic Cultural Properties Instruction (HCPI) Manual.

56. New Mexico’s Archaeological Records Management Section (ARMS) User Agreement.

57. New Mexico’s Cultural Resources Information System (NMCRIS) and NMCRIS Appendix A.

58. Utah’s Archaeology Site Form Manual.

59. Utah’s Historic Architecture Guide.

60. Utah’s Historic Artifact Guide.

61. Utah’s Historic Site Short Form.

62. Utah SHPO’s Cultural Resource Compliance Guidance (2022).

63. Utah SHPO’s Reconnaissance Level Survey Form (2020).

64. NAVFAC SW Environmental Work Instruction #4.

B. Laws and Regulations

1. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.

2. Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, as amended.

3. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

4. Curation of Federal Owned Archaeological Collection (36 CFR 79).

5. National Historic Landmarks Program (36 CFR 65).

6. National Register of Historic Places (36 CFR 60).

7. Criteria for Inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (36 CFR 60.4).

8. Protection of Archaeological Resources (43 CFR Part 7).

9. Section 106 Process, Protection of Historic Properties (36 CFR 800).

C. Policies, Instructions, and Orders:

1. DoD Policy on Native American consultation.

2. SECNAVINST 4000.35B. Department of the Navy Cultural Resources Program.

3. SECNAVINST 11010.14B DON Policy for Consultation with Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Tribal Entities, and Native Hawaiian Organizations.

4. OPNAVINST 5090.1E Environmental Readiness Program.

5. OPNAV M-5090.1 Environmental Compliance and Protection Manual, Chapter 13.

6. Presidential Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, Government to Government Relations with Native American Tribal Governments.

7. Executive Order 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment.

8. Executive Order 13007, Indian Sacred Sites.

D. Guidelines:

1. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.

2. Guidelines for Federal Agency Responsibilities under Section 110 of the NHPA.

3. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties (36 CFR 68).

4. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR 67).

5. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Architectural and Engineering Documentation.

0200000 - Management and Administration

A. Where "as shown", "as indicated", "as detailed", or words of similar import are used, reference is made to this specification and the drawings accompanying this specification unless stated otherwise.

B. Where "as directed", "as required", "as permitted", "approval", "acceptance", or words of similar import are used, reference is made to the direction, requirement, permission, approval, or acceptance of the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) is intended unless stated otherwise.

Representative A person(s) designated by the Contractor to be his/her authorized representative. One (1) such person shall serve as the Government's principal point of contact.

A. Annual (A). Services performed once during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 335 to 395 days.

B. Semi-Annual (SA). Services performed twice during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 160 to 200 calendar days.

C. Biennial (BA). Services performed once every 2 years on a date or during the month specified.

D. Quarterly (Q). Services performed 4 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 80 to 100 calendar days.

E. Monthly (M). Services performed 12 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 28 to 31 calendar days.

F. Bimonthly (BM). Services performed 6 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 58 to 63 days.

G. Weekly (W). Services performed 52 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 6 to 8 days.

H. Biweekly (BW). Services performed 26 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of 13 to 15 days.

I. Daily (D). Services performed 261 times during each 12 month period of the contract, once each day, Monday through Friday, including holidays unless otherwise noted.

The Department of the Navy’s tool for storing, managing, and reporting real property inventory.

A. Discuss the theoretical basis of the proposed research. Cite or discuss the research paradigms under which the investigators are operating. For an historical archaeological site, a detailed historic context identifying the themes, significance thresholds, and integrity requirements that characterize NRHP-eligibility shall be included.

B. Summarize previous research. A summary of important research questions pertinent to the study area or identified resources should be presented, with particular emphasis on the identification or relevant data gaps.

C. Present testable hypothesis or state the goals of the research. Any useful theoretical approach should be capable of generating testable hypotheses. A research design should present important research questions recognized for the region and relevant to the study, based on previous research.

D. Identify the test implication of the hypotheses. Describe expected archaeological resources types, patterns, and data categories anticipated, as they relate to test implications.

A manual that prescribes the safety and health requirements for all USACE operations that must be met by both Government and Contractor employees.

The Government will not furnish or make available to the Contractor any facilities.

The Government will not furnish or make available to the Contractor any tools and equipment.

Upon award of the contract and each Task Order, and prior to scheduling the Kickoff Meeting, the Contractor shall provide a list of the names and qualifications of persons proposed to work on the project.

A. The Contractor shall procure and maintain, during the entire period of performance under this contract, the following minimum insurance coverage.

1. Comprehensive General Liability: $500,000 per occurrence.

2. Automobile Liability: $200,000 per person; $500,000 per occurrence; $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

3. Workmen's Compensation: As required by Federal and State worker's compensation and occupational disease statutes.

4. Employer's Liability coverage: $100,000, except in states where worker's compensation may not be written by private carriers.

5. Other as required by State Law.

B. The Certificate of Insurance shall provide for 30 days written notice to the KO by the insurance company prior to cancellation or material change in policy coverage. Other requirements and information are contained in the aforementioned INSURANCE clause.

A. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Program in accordance with the FAR 52.2464, "INSPECTION OF SERVICES FIXED PRICE" clause, Section E, to ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to the contract requirements. Upon award of this contract, the Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the KO for approval. A general description of the Contractor's QC program shall be available for Government review during the pre-award survey.

B. The Contractor's QCP shall provide top Contractor management with an effective and efficient means of identifying and correcting problems throughout the entire scope of operations.

C. The QCP shall include:

1. A description of the Contractor's quality control system. The system must cover all contract services, specify work to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, and describe how inspections are to be conducted.

2. The name(s) and qualifications of the individual(s) responsible for performing the quality control inspections, and the extent of their authority.

3. Provisions for recording the results of inspections and for recording corrective action taken.

4. Provisions to update and revise the QCP during the performance of the contract.

D. A file of all QC inspections, both performed and scheduled, inspection results, and dates and details of corrective actions taken shall be maintained by the Contractor through the term of this contract. The file shall be the property of the Government and made available to the ACO during regular working hours. The file shall be turned over to the ACO within five (5) days of completion/termination of the contract.

E. The Contractor is required to submit a current Quality Control Plan to the Contracting Officer for review by the Government within 15 days after award of the contract.

A. California: The records and literature search may be conducted at the designated Information Center for that county and shall access the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) as well as any other museums or institutions known to have these types of records including but not limited to the installation, local city or county archives, federal archives, local historical societies and archives, as appropriate. The requirements for CHRIS are described in the CHRIS Manual (See Annex 1, Spec Item 1.11). The Contractor shall be required to submit a user agreement to access CHRIS. Specific examples of other museums or institutions known to have these types of records include the San Diego Museum of Man, University of California Los Angeles, National Archives at Laguna Nigel, San Diego Historical Society Archives, and the Naval History and Heritage Command, US Navy Seabee Museum at Naval Base Ventura County.

B. Arizona: The records and literature search shall be conducted at the Arizona State Museum (ASM), the Arizona SHPO, Northern Arizona Museum, and Bureau of Land Management, as appropriate. The Contractor shall also conduct records and literature searches at any other organizations, institutions, or agencies necessary to conduct a complete and thorough search.

2.5.1 Continued Records and Literature Search Continued C. Colorado: The records and literature search shall be conducted through the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office to search the state Cultural Resources Database.

D. Nevada: The records and literature search shall be conducted at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the Nevada Museum for archaeological inventories, and the Nevada SHPO for the state architectural/historic inventory. The Contractor shall also conduct searches at any other organizations, institutions, or agencies necessary to conduct a complete and thorough search.

F. New Mexico: The records and literature search shall be conducted through the state’s Archaeological Records Management Section (ARMS) of the New Mexico Cultural Resource Information System (NMCRIS) database. The Contractor shall also enter into an ARMS User Agreement required to access New Mexico’s records repository (ARMS) (See Annex 1, Spec Item 1.11).

G. Utah: The Utah Division of State History collects archaeological site files and reports for the State of Utah in accordance with Utah Code 9-8-304 and the State History's Antiquities Section can facilitate a search of the records in accordance with SHPO Cultural Resource Compliance Guidance.