Attachment 2. Local Narratives.docx

Local Narratives:

AS3001 (PROVISION)

A.____ ELECTRONIC BIDS/PROPOSALS/OFFERS/QUOTES REQUIRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION (SEPT 2023)

(a) All Army Contracting Command - Sierra Army Depot (SIAD) solicitations will be publicized on the SAM website (https://sam.gov/ ). Any additional attachments, when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) Bids/Proposals must be submitted in electronic media. When submitting your bid/proposal electronically, the bid/proposal and any supplemental information (such as spreadsheets, backup data, technical information), can be submitted using any of the following electronic formats:

(1) Microsoft* Office Products (Sierra Army Depot can read Microsoft Office* 365); Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Spreadsheets must be sent in a format that includes all formulate macro and format information. Print image is not acceptable.

(2) Files in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format). Scanners should be set to 300 dots per inch.

(3) Files in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML documents must not contain active links to live Internet sites or pages. All linked information must be contained within your electronic bid/offer and be accessible offline.

(4) Other electronic formats are not acceptable.

(c) Transmission methods:

(1) E-mail. Please send your bid/proposal the contract specialist who is listed in the posting.

ENSURE THE EMAIL HAS A SUBJECT LINE. THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE E-MAIL MUST READ:

BID-[solicitation number] or PROPOSAL-[solicitation number], whichever is applicable [Name of Company/offeror] OPENS [opening date for bids] or CLOSES [closing date for proposals], whichever is applicable.

Maximum size of each e-mail shall be 10 megabytes. Use the file compression described in the NOTE in paragraph (a) (4) above. You may use multiple e-mail messages for each bid/submission; however, you must annotate the subject lines as described above for each message, and number them in this manner: “Message 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3”.

Attachments CANNOT have any of the following extensions: ade, adp, app, asx, bas, bat, chm, cmd, com, cpl, crt, csh, exe, fxp, hlp, hta, inf, ins, isp, js, jse, ksh, lnk, mda, mdb, mde, mdt, mdw, mdz, msc, msi, msp, mst, ops, pcd, pif, prf, prg, reg, scf, scr, sct, shb, shs, url, vb, vbe, vbs, wsc, wsf, wsh, ade, adp, asx, bas, bat, chm, cmd, com, cpl, crt, exe, hlp, hta, htm, html, htc, inf, ins, isp, js, jse, lnk, mda, mdb, mde, mdz, mht, mhtml, msc, msi, msp, mst, pcd, pif, prf, reg, scf, scr, sct, shb, shs, shtm, shtml, stm, url, vb, vbe, vbs, wsc, wsf, wsh, xml, dir, dcr, plg, spl, swf

Ensure that filenames of attachments DO NOT contain spaces to limit virus scanners rejecting the email as unscannable.

NOTE (Compression): The above formats may be submitted in compressed form using Winzip*. NOTE: Winzip file(s) will need to have an extension of. zzz in order to be received at Sierra Army Depot.

(d) Please select only one medium by which to transmit each bid/proposal.

(e) Timely receipt of offers/proposals:

(1) Your attention is called to the solicitation closing date and time on the solicitation is local time for the Army Contracting Command – Sierra Army Depot (SIAD). Lateness rules for electronic submissions for bids are outlined in FAR 52.214-7, “Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bids,” for proposals in FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition” or FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.” Pay particular attention to the applicable clause as it relates to the timing of submissions.

(2) NOTE: There is no “expected” or “target” length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned to submit their proposals allowing adequate time for submission.

(f) Security Note: If you choose to password-protect access to your bid/offer, you must provide the password to Sierra Army Depot at least ten days prior to the opening/closing date. Contact the buyer identified in the solicitation Passwords used only for the purpose of write protecting files need not be provided.

(g) Electronic bids/proposals must include, as minimum:

(1) E-mailed bids/proposals must include a signed SF 33 cover sheet, SF 1449 or SF 1442 (whichever is applicable) that can be scanned. If scanned, attach it to your e-mail offer (or first e-mail message if you are sending multiple e-mails due to length).

(2) All applicable fill-in provisions. For solicitations issued on an SF 33, this would include Sections A, B, F, and K. For solicitations issued on an SF 1442, this would include Sections 00010 and 00600. For solicitations issued on an SF 1449, you must review the solicitation to ascertain where all of the required fill-ins are located since commercial acquisitions do not have designated sections.

A statement of agreement to all the terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation.

Any other information required by the solicitation.

(h) Please see FAR 14.406 for a description of the steps the Government shall take with regard to unreadable electronic bids received via the media described in paragraphs (b) above. See FAR 15.207(c) for a description of steps the government shall take with regard to unreadable proposals.

(i) Bidders/Offerors shall make every effort to ensure that their bid/proposal is virus-free. Bids/proposals (or portions thereof) submitted which DO reflect the presence of a virus, or which are otherwise rendered unreadable by damage in electronic transit, shall be treated as “unreadable” per paragraph (h) above. Use of any formats other than those listed above may result in the file being quarantined and will be considered by Sierra Army Depot to be “unreadable” files.

Note (Macros): The virus scanning software used by our e-mail systems cannot always distinguish a macro from a virus. Therefore, sending a macro embedded in an email message or an email attachment may cause the email bid/offer to be quarantined. In that event paragraph (g) above applies.

AS6311 (PROVISION)

A.__ Electronic Contracting

(a) All Army Contracting Command - Sierra Army Depot solicitations will be publicized on the System for Award Management website (https://www.sam.gov ). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) As of 10 August 2019, unless directed to do otherwise in Section L of this solicitation, vendors are required to submit a quote or proposal https://SAM.gov .

(c) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block location on the cover page of the solicitation for closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with FAR 15.208(a), offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

(d) It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal/quote is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.208, if the proposal/quote was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received through SAM) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late. Proposal/quote is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation are included in the electronic submission.

Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned when submitting proposals to allow adequate time for submission.

(e) Solicitations may remain posted on SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(f) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the Government's intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include Cost or Pricing data/information. If an Offeror objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the Offeror must notify the contracting officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this solicitation and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on rationale given.

(g) Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center.

AS7526

A.__NOTICE OF ELEVATED THREAT LEVEL FORCE PROTECTION CONDITION (FPCON)

Contractor is hereby notified that there is a potential impact on contractor performance on during increased FPCON during periods of increased threat. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services may be discontinued / postponed due to higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level is reduced to level Bravo or lower.

AS7527

A.__NOTICE OF RANDOM ANTITERRORISM MEASURES PROGRAM (RAMP)

In accordance with AR 525-13, Contractor personnel working on an Army installation, arsenal, base or other DoD facility (owned or leased by DoD/Department of the Army), are subject to participation in Installation RAMP security program (e.g. vehicles searches, wearing of ID badges, etc).

CS7520

C.__ ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

(a) The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9 “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel”) 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.

(b) For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personal Management.

(c) For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards, and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures elsewhere in Section C; Non-disclosure Statement; for OCONUS locations, refer to the Status of Forces Agreement and other theater regulations.

DS3001

D.____ REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM)

(a) This clause only applies when wood packaging material (WPM) will be used to make shipments under this contract.

(b) Definition. Wood packaging material (WPM) means wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats. The definition excludes materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD).

(c) All Wood Packaging Material (WPM) acquired by DOD must meet requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade.” DOD shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DOD cargo.

(1) All WPM shall comply with the official quality control program for heat treatment (HT) or kiln dried heat treatment (KD HT) in accordance with American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (ALSC) Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see http://www.alsc.org/).

(2) All WPM shall include certification/quality markings in accordance with the ALSC standard. Markings shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ASLC approved DUNNAGE stamp.

(d) Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. The Agency reserves the right to recoup from the Contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government."

DS7111

D.__ HEAT TREATMENT AND MARKING OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS

(a) In accordance with DOD 4140.65-M and the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures 15 (ISPM), Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade, current edition, (hereinafter ISPM 15), the following commercial heat treatment and marking process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM 15, and have the WPM heat treatment and marking verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization’s compliance program.

(b) Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All WPM using a conventional steam or dry kiln heat chamber (treatment code for the mark: HT) shall be heat treated to a minimum core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes, and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). WPM heat treated wood using dielectric heating (treatment code for the mark: DH) shall follow the requirements in ISPM 15, and shall be certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure the materials used in manufacture can be traced to the original source of heat treatment, and that the original source of the heat treatment obtained the necessary certifications.

(c) Marking. Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The ALSC approved quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the side of the stringer or end of the block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp.

FS3001

F.___ DELIVERY HOURS (JUL 2020)

(a) Material for delivery to the Sierra Army Depot will be accepted at the Sierra Army Depot Central Receiving Facility, Warehouse 351 South, between 0630 and 1600 hours only, daily except Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Federal holidays. Carriers/deliveries arriving after 1600 hours will not be offloaded/accepted until the following workday.

(b) Contractors by virtue of contract award will be given access privileges to Sierra Army Depot. Contractors and Sub-Contractors are required to provide a completed SIAD Form 1246, 96 hours prior to the start of work. Form may be submitted via email to usarmy.sierra.tacom.mbx.pass-and-id1@army.mil or faxed to 530-827-4675. Pass and ID will issue a badge to go on base from 0630 to 1600 Mon-Thur. The SIAD form 1246 can be obtained in the below links.

Visit FAQs: Visit Sierra (army.mil) Before you arrive: By Truck (army.mil)

Contractors: Must have a badge to access Sierra Army Depot.

(1) Contractor Work Trucks not requiring a CDL only needs a Badge for access.

(2) Contractor Work Trucks requiring a CDL to drive (Semis) must have a Badge and a Truck pass for access.

(3) ESCORT contractors and drivers must have either a Sierra Army Depot Base Employee (ie Person in charge of Contract) or a person working for the Company without an ESCORT Badge escort them in/out through the gate and be onsite with them at all times.

(c) Each member of the Contractor’s work force shall be individually badged at the Depot Pass & Identification Office in Building 106. The badge shall be retained and worn by the Contractor’s employees throughout the contract period. (Applies to contracts that require access to restricted areas)

(d) Contractor is responsible for the turn-in of all security badges, including sub-contractors badges, daily and upon completion of the contract or termination of individual employees. (Applies to contracts that require access to restricted areas)

(e) Report lost badges to the Depot Pass & Identification Office and the Contracting Officer as soon as the loss is discovered. (Applies to contracts that require access to restricted areas)

(f) Be prepared to produce security badges each time entering a security area. Temporary badges for any individual who may have forgotten his/her badge can be obtained from the Depot Pass & Identification Office. (Applies to contracts that require access in restricted areas)

(g) Traffic Enforcement:

(1) Sierra Army Depot traffic laws are enforced by the Law Enforcement and Security Division using California state codes. All roads/streets have speed limit signs posted;

(2) Traffic violations are adjudicated by the U.S. Magistrate located at Sierra Army Depot. Court appearances may be requested or mandatory; and (c) Radar is used to enforce traffic speed limits.

(h) Vehicles:

(1) Vehicles entering Sierra Army Depot, whether Contractor-owned or privately owned, shall undergo inspections and may be issued a pass if entering a restricted area. Vehicle permits for restricted areas will be issued for up to 30 days maximum. Each vehicle will be required to carry a fire extinguisher at all times;

(2) Company or privatelyowned vehicles, when parked, must have ignition keys removed. After duty hours, vehicles left on the Depot will be parked outside restricted areas unless otherwise stipulated in the contract. Vehicles or equipment remaining inside restricted areas will be locked or immobilized;

(3) Contractor is solely responsible for the removal of incapacitated vehicles or equipment from restricted areas;

(4) All vehicles shall be parked at least 20 meters from all buildings unless unloading or loading; and

(5) The contractor can expect to be inspected at any of the manned gates. The contractor should expect five-to-ten-minute delays at each gate. In addition, to get to some of the remote areas, the contractor should expect at least a 15-minute delay both in and out to allow security to open necessary gates.

(i) Prohibited within the general confines of Sierra Army Depot:

(1) Firearms/dangerous weapons

(2) Drugs/intoxicants

(3) Cameras/camera equipment (unless authorized by the Provost Marshal/Security Officer)

(4) Matches, lighters or other fire flame or spark producing devices outside of designated areas

(5) Fireworks without the Commander’s approval

(6) Smoking in all buildings, when handling flammable and hazardous materials, in railroad cars, trucks and vans, on warehouse docks and platforms, in open storage containing combustibles, within 50 feet of a gasoline refueling storage or drainage area, where posted signs prohibit smoking.

HS3001

H.____ INSURANCE (FIXED PRICE CONTRACT)

Pursuant to the requirements of the contract clause 52.228-5 titled "Insurance-Work on a Government Installation", the contractor shall obtain and maintain at least the following kinds of insurance and minimum liability coverage during any period of contract performance:

(a) Workmen's Compensation and occupational disease coverage as required by law except that, if this contract is to be performed in a state which does not require or permit private insurance, then compliance with the statutory or administrative requirements in any such state will be satisfactory. The required Workmen's Compensation Insurance shall extend to cover employers' liability for accidental bodily injury or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability limit of $100,000.

(b) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance in the minimum limit of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury liability.

(c) Comprehensive Automotive Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and a minimum limit of $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

LS7012

L.___ NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AFTER PRICE AGREEMENT

In accordance with DFARS 252.215-7010, if the offeror is not granted an exception from the requirement to submit certified cost or pricing data, the offeror must submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data as soon as practicable after price agreement but before contract award. In order to reduce delays, the Contracting Officer requests the Certificate of Cost or Pricing Data be submitted no later than five (5) business days after price agreement.

LS7015 (PROVISION)

L.___ HQ-AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROCEDURES

Complete AMC Protest Procedures can be found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/

An agency protest may be filed with either the contracting officer or to HQAMC but not both following the procedures listed on the website above.

MS6312

M.____CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD

(a) The Government may award up to 1 contract to the offerors that:

(1) Submit the lowest evaluated offer if award is based on price only, or the offer that provides the best value to the Government if factors in addition to price are identified elsewhere in this solicitation,

(2) Submit a bid or proposal that meets all the material requirements of this solicitation, and

(3) Meet all the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104.

(b) To make sure that an offeror meets the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104 the Government may:

(1) Arrange a visit to the offeror’s plant and perform a preaward survey;

(2) Ask the offeror to provide financial, technical, production, or managerial background information.

(c) If the offeror does not provide the Government with the data requested within 7 days from the date the requested is received, or if the offeror refuses to have an onsite visit to the offeror’s facility, the Government may determine the offeror to be nonresponsible.

(d) If the Government visits the offeror’s facility, please make sure that current certified financial statements and other data relevant to the bid or proposal available for Government personnel to review.

MS7311

M.____CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD

(a) The Government will award a contract to the offeror that:

(1) Submit the lowest evaluated offer if award is based on price only, or the offer that provides the best value to the Government if factors in addition to price are identified elsewhere in this solicitation,

(2) Submit a bid or proposal that meets all the material requirements of this solicitation, and

(3) Meet all the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104.

(b) To make sure that an offeror meets the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104 the Government may:

(1) Ask the offeror to provide financial, technical, production, or managerial background information.

(c) If the offeror does not provide the Government with the data requested within 7 days from the date the requested is received the Government may determine the offeror to be nonresponsive.

CS7508

C.__ SECTION 508 CONFORMANCE

(a) Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220), August 7, 1998, federal agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to electronic information that is comparable to the access available to others. Section 508 requires that federal agencies' electronic and information technology (EIT) be accessible to people with disabilities. All EIT products and services purchased under this contract must conform to the Section 508 law by meeting all applicable accessibility standards.

(b) The applicable accessibility standards are indicated in the Statement of Work and/or CLINs. Only the standards referenced in the Statement of Work and/or CLINs apply to this contract.

(c) A summary of the accessibility standards can be found at http://www.section508.gov/. However, for compliance under the terms of this contract, the contractor shall ensure that all products and service comply with the applicable accessibility Technical Standards.