Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf

Statement of Work

RAINBOW TROUT PRODUCTION

W9127N21Q0092

1. General Statement. Under this firm-fixed-price supply contract, the Contractor shall produce and release rainbow trout, as described in the Attachment 2 and described below. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Definitions. Below is a list of acronyms and definitions:

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A written record of unsatisfactory performance by the contractor as observed by the COR (See Appendix D).

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): Separately identifiable contract line and subline items include a description of the item being procured, the quantity, a unit of measure, and a delivery schedule.

Contracting Officer (KO): A person with the authority to enter, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officers Representative (COR): An individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2. Contractor Requirements

2.1. The Contractor will produce, rear and release hatchery rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to various rivers, lakes, and waterbodies within the Willamette Valley River Basin, based on the Delivery Schedule (Attachment 2). Deliveries (stocking) will occur between February and November in 2022. Specific delivery dates will be coordinated with the COR.

Hatchery trout (greater than legal size of 8 inches) will be released at two fish per pound (fpp) but can range from 1.75 to 2.25 fpp (Attachment 1). Trophy sized fish will be released at one fpp ranging from 0.9 to 1.1 fpp (Attachment 1). Trophy plus sized fish will be released at 0.5 fpp ranging from 0.4 fpp to 0.6 fpp (Attachment 2). All hatchery trout must be of legal size being greater than eight inches in length. See Attachment 3 for a map of waterbody release locations. Prior to release, all fish must be properly identified, rendered triploid, and certified healthy by a fish health specialist, as further described in paragraphs 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5. A tentative schedule (Attachment 2) is also provided to convey frequency of deliveries across release locations after specific delivery dates are coordinated with the COR (Attachment 9).

2.2. Maximum poundage and number of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) for release during the performance of this contract are represented in the Delivery Schedule (Attachment 2).

The number/pounds of fish shall not exceed these values. However, given the nature of fish production, some release targets may not be met and therefore a variance of no more than 5% below the maximum poundage and number of fish may be considered acceptable per CLIN, as further described in FAR 52.211-16.

2.3. All rainbow trout produced and released must be triploid or otherwise rendered sterile.

2.4. All rainbow trout will be adipose fin clipped prior to release.

2.5. The Contractor will examine rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) for disease no earlier than six weeks prior to release. The Contractor will not release any rainbow trout that show signs of disease. The Contractor will abide by State of Oregon regulations for fish transportation and release.

2.6. The Contractor will provide the COR a draft bi-annual report detailing rainbow trout production and releases for CLIN 0001 and for any option CLINs, if exercised. The Contractor shall include the information required by Attachment 4, Report for Trout Template, and submit the completed report via email to the COR on July 1 and December 1 of each year for which requirements exist. The Government will have three weeks from the time of submittal to provide comments back to the Contractor. The Contractor will revise the report as necessary and resubmit to the Government within three weeks following the Contractor’s receipt of the Government’s comments.

2.7. CLIN 0001 is the base award representing 97,568 pounds of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) production and release (Attachment 2).

2.8. Option – CLIN 0002 representing an additional 48,365 pounds of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) production and release (Attachment 2). These options may be exercised in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-7.

2.9. Option – CLIN 0003 representing an additional 50,674 pounds of rainbow trout

2.10. Option – CLIN 0004 representing an additional 48,933 pounds of rainbow trout

2.11. Option – CLIN 0005 representing an additional 31,460 pounds of rainbow trout

2.12. Option - CLIN 1001 representing an additional 97,568 pounds of rainbow trout

2.13. Option – CLIN 1002 representing an additional 48,365 pounds of rainbow trout

2.14. Option – CLIN 1003 representing an additional 50,674 pounds of rainbow trout

2.15. Option – CLIN 1004 representing an additional 48,933 pounds of rainbow trout

2.16. Option – CLIN 1005 representing an additional 31,460 pounds of rainbow trout

2.17. Option - CLIN 2001 representing an additional 97,568 pounds of rainbow trout

2.18. Option – CLIN 2002 representing an additional 48,365 pounds of rainbow trout

2.19. Option – CLIN 2003 representing an additional 50,674 pounds of rainbow trout

2.20. Option – CLIN 2004 representing an additional 48,933 pounds of rainbow trout

2.21. Option – CLIN 2005 representing an additional 31,460 pounds of rainbow trout exercised in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-7

3. Performance Requirements Summary

The Government will only pay for fish received and accepted. The Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) determines if the contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provide guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. The PRS measures timeliness, effectiveness, and ensures the Contractor is delivering supplies as specified in the contract. Government quality assurance will be performed at such times and/or places as may be necessary to determine the supplies conform to contract requirements.

These are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated. Work shall be considered “not performed” when any one of the following conditions exists in accordance to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Performance

Objective

Performance

Standard Surveillance

Validated

Complaints

Production and release of specified hatchery

- Meeting the specified number and poundage of fish released

- Time and location of release

- Periodic Inspections

- Quarterly Report review

1 per quarter trout production into the appropriate water bodies.

- Quality of fish at release for each facility

Adipose fin clip 100% of all trout to be released

- Adipose fin clipping rate greater than 99%

- Mortality from marking less than 1% of group to be marked.

- Periodic Inspections

- Quarterly Report review

1 per quarter

Monitor fish health by examining hatchery trout for parasites, bacterial, viral, or other pathogens.

- Conduct examinations at least once per month

- Conduct examinations on fish destined for transfer or liberation no greater than six weeks prior to movement

- Periodic Inspections

- Report review

1 per quarter

3.1. Surveillance

Periodic surveillance by the COR will serve as the surveillance method. If the COR discovers deficiencies, the COR will immediately inform the KO, who will notify the Contractor immediately for corrective action. The COR will provide the Contractor a report of any deficiencies within 5-days of becoming aware of such deficiencies. The Contractor will have 5-days to respond with corrective actions.

3.2. Quality Control

The Contractor, not the Government is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The Contractor shall develop and submit their Quality Control Plan (QCP) for government approval within two (2) weeks after contract award, in compliance with the delivery schedule prior to work commencing. Once accepted, the QCP shall be used by the Contractor to ensure appropriate size and numbers of fish are delivered in a timely manner in accordance with Attachment 2. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) developed by the Government is a document that communicates to the Contractor the surveillance methods that will be used to measure its performance against the standards in the contract and provides means by which the Government monitors and documents performance.

Quality Assurance (QA) is the Government process that ensures the Contractor delivers quality and timely rainbow trout. The surveillance methods identified in the QASP together with the Contractor’s QCP will help determine whether the contractor delivers the performance agreed to in the contract. The Government reserves the right under the contract to inspect, accept, or reject in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items.

3.3. Unacceptable Performance

When the size, quantity, and or delivery is determined unacceptable, as defined in the Performance Requirements Summary, the COR will inform the Contractor’s on-site representative of unacceptable performance and provide written documentation by use of the form DD 2772, Contract Discrepancy Report. The Contractor’s on-site representative is required to initial and date the form acknowledging notification of unacceptable performance. Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the Contracting Officer.

The COR will notify the Contracting Officer of less than acceptable performance. If the fish do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to replace fish again at no increase in contract price in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.

3.4. Correction of Non-Performance of Work. The Contractor shall initiate corrective actions within the first business day after noncompliance has been observed by or reported to and verified by the COR.

3.5. Standard. Recurring defects are not permitted. For example, if the COR discovers a missing inspection report, the Contractor is required to correct the defect through re-performance and no defect is recorded against the Contractor's performance. However, if this same situation occurs again during the contract period, a defect will be recorded and reported to the Contracting Officer for appropriate action in accordance with FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items.

4. Laws, Regulations, Operational Guidance. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable

State and Federal laws and regulations. This includes:

• The National Marine Fisheries Service 2008 Willamette Biological Opinion (https://pcts.nmfs.noaa.gov/pcts-web/dispatcher/trackable/NWR-2000- 2117?overrideUserGroup=PUBLIC&referer=/pctsweb/publicAdvancedQuery.pcts?searc hAction=SESSION_SEARCH)

• The State of Oregon 2003 Fish Health Management Policy

5. Subcontracting. The Contractor, in writing, is required to obtain the preapproval of the COR’s consent to subcontract.

6. Other Considerations.

Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act

Every employer performing work covered by the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) is required to post a notice of the compensation required (including, for service contracts, any applicable wage determination) in a prominent and accessible location at the worksite where it may be seen by all employees performing on the contract. A copy of the poster is available in two versions at the following DOL website:

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm.

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

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:

https://pcts.nmfs.noaa.gov/pcts-web/dispatcher/trackable/NWR-2000-2117?overrideUserGroup=PUBLIC&referer=/pcts https://pcts.nmfs.noaa.gov/pcts-web/dispatcher/trackable/NWR-2000-2117?overrideUserGroup=PUBLIC&referer=/pcts http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heroes Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow Army Wounded Warrior Program – http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Hiring Our Heroes http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material

7. Invoicing.

Submit invoices to:

Original to:

U.S. Army, COE, Finance Center Attn: CEFC-AO-P 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

And one electronic copy to:

Christopher Walker - christopher.e.walker@usace.army.mil Robert Wertheimer - robert.h.wertheimer@usace.army.mil http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx http://www.dol.gov/vets/ http://benefits.va.gov/vow http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ mailto:christopher.e.walker@usace.army.mil mailto:robert.h.wertheimer@usace.army.mil