Attachment 2 SABER Solicitiation Sections F-H.pdf

FA4661-22-R-0009 Attachment 2

SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F-1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a broad range of maintenance, repair, and minor construction work as well as design build, on real property at Dyess Air Force Base, TX. During the contract period, the Government will identify construction tasks required to complete each specific job. The period of performance will be determined at the task order level

F-2 CONTRACT AMOUNTS

The estimated project magnitude will be determined at the task order level. IAW FAR 36.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects and DFARS 236.204, Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, the magnitudes for each category are as follows:

(a) Overall SABER ceiling - Between $500 and $20,000,000.

(b) Task orders - Subsequent Task Orders are estimated to be either between $250,000 and and $1,000,000.

(c) Seed Project - Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

F-3 HOLIDAYS

This base observes the following Federal legal holidays:

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Except for work on the Active Runway, working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional government inspection forces may be required. The Contractor shall make his/her request to the Contracting Officer five (5) calendar days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. If such force is reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

F-4 PERFORMANCE

All work performed by the contractor is guided by the Statement of Work (SOW)/Statement of Objectives (SoO) along with drawings/plans/specifications. It is the contractor’s responsibility to read and understand these requirements. If the contractor does not agree with the specifications and/or the drawings/plans for whatever reason, it is their responsibility to bring this to the attention of the Contracting Officer prior to task order award.

Omissions from the drawings/plans or the misdirection of details of work which are necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings/plans, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the contractor from performing such omitted or mis-described details of the work. They shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings/plans.

Prior to the contractor starting work on the contract, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 5 working days in advance to allow sufficient time to notify the applicable using organization to prevent delays in performance of work. Notification of customers and using organizations is a joint effort of the contractor and the Government.

F-5 NOTIFICATION OF START OF WORK

Twenty-four hours prior to reporting to the job site, and prior to starting any work on this installation, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or authorized representative.

Failure to do so may cause unnecessary delays in performance of the contract, for which the Government will not be held responsible. Some work will require scheduling coordination with customers as much as 10 working days ahead to properly advertise to the public or to avoid mission degradation.

F-6 SCHEDULING OF WORK

Before any work is initiated under the contract, the Contractor shall confer with the Contracting Officer or authorized representatives and agree on a sequence of procedure; means of access to premises; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches; means of communications; the location of partitions, eating spaces, and restrooms for Contractor’s employees.

Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum amount of interference to Government operations and personnel.

The work shall, so far as practicable, be done in definite sections or divisions and confined to limited areas which shall be completed before work in other sections or divisions begin in accordance with guidance in specifications.

The Contractor shall obtain a welding permit from the base fire chief immediately prior to performing any welding.

Prior to beginning any excavation which will be required under this contract, the Contractor shall obtain from the Base Engineering representative an AF Form 103, Work Clearance Request. Up to ten (10) working days may be required for processing the construction permit.

Driving on the flight line at Dyess AFB requires a pass that can only be obtained after the completion of training.

F-7 SEVERE WEATHER

The contractor shall develop and be prepared to implement procedures to evacuate and/or protect people and facilities under its control in the event of severe weather. These procedures will include provisions for securing or repositioning equipment. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any evacuation procedures. Upon notification by the Contracting Officer of a severe weather warning, the contractor shall take immediate action to tie down, remove, protect, or secure its materials and equipment to the satisfaction of the Air Force inspector providing reasonable assurance that the severe weather will not damage Government property.

F-8 BARRIERS AND ENCLOSURES

The Contractor shall isolate all work sites using barriers, cordon off, or other appropriate measures from mobilization to completion of construction. The Contractor will prepare a site plan indicating the proposed location and dimensions of any area to be fenced and used by the Contractor, the number of trailers to be used, avenues of ingress/egress to the fenced area and details of the fence installation. Any areas which may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud shall also be identified. All barriers or safety/traffic equipment shall be considered part of the coefficient and no remuneration shall be made for installation of said equipment/devices.

Outdoor Barricades: The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain adequate barricades, warning signs, and warning lights to isolate outdoor construction areas. The Contractor shall identify and barricade all open trenches and excavations at the end of each work day. In the vicinity of traveled ways (pedestrian and vehicular), the Contractor shall use flashing barricades with spacing not to exceed 25 feet. In other areas, the Contractor may use unlit barricades, flagging, rope, fences or other suitable means.

Fencing: The Contractor shall install fences to isolate construction sites when instructed by the Contracting Officer per recommendations of the base safety office. Fencing material shall consist of heavy-duty plastic mesh construction barriers or equivalent.

F-9 ACCESS ROADS

At the end of each day, the contractor shall inspect for and clear all mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, or spills of any kind from the contractor’s operations (including subcontractors and suppliers) on streets and parking lots used as access to the work or staging areas.

F-9 CONSTRUCTION SIGNS

All construction sites shall have signs posted that say, “Construction Area—Authorized Personnel Only”, “Hard-Hat Area—Construction in Progress”, and “Detour” (with an arrow), as applicable.

The Contractor shall, at the time of commencement of work, place on each construction site an identification sign approximately 3 feet x 4 feet. The sign may contain project specific information as well as safety information and a visitor log, but will contain the minimum data below and shall remain on the site until final acceptance of the work. Sign shall be made of metal, with brown background (Dyess Sign Colors) and white vinyl letters that can be easily read.

DYESS AFB SABER (Individual Task Order Name)

NAME OF CONTRACTOR

PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT TITLE

PROJECT COST

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE

7th Contracting Squadron/7th Civil Engineering Project

SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Following award, the 7th Contracting Squadron will administer this contract. The name, address, e-mail, and telephone number of the Contracting Officer are:

Ms. Ranada Lowe

7 CONS/PKA

381 3rd Street Dyess AFB, TX 79607 Phone: (325) 696-2272 ranada.lowe@us.af.mil

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof.

Contractual problems, of any nature, which might occur during the life of the contract must be handled in accordance with very specific public laws and regulations (e.g. Federal Acquisition Regulation), and must be referred to the Contracting Officer for resolution. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to formally resolve such problems. Therefore, the contractor is directed to submit all such contractual problems to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer.

Any request for contract changes/modifications shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

All correspondence concerning this contract, such as requests for information, explanation of terms, and contract interpretations, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

G-2 INVOICES AND PAYMENTS

The Government will pay all invoices per the provisions of the Prompt Payment Act for Construction Contracts (Reference FAR 52.232-27), withholding only amounts questioned by the Government or arising from claims or held as retainage.

Upon completion of the work and prior to final payment, the contractor shall be required to furnish to the Contracting Officer a Release of Claims as specified by FAR 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.

mailto:ranada.lowe@us.af.mil

G-3 TASK ORDER PROCEDURES

As the need exists for performance under the terms of this contract, the Contracting Officer or his/her representative will notify the contractor of an existing requirement, and FFP Task Orders will be awarded hereunder within the scope of the terms and conditions and specifications of this contract IAW FAR 16.505. The contractor shall submit a proposal IAW the Task Order SOW or specifications specified by the Contracting Officer in the individual Task Order Proposal Request

(TOPR).

Upon receipt of the contractor’s proposal, the Government will evaluate the proposal for completeness and reasonableness utilizing the evaluation procedures outlined in the TOPR.

SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Before commencing work under this contract, the contractor shall certify in writing to the Contracting Officer that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer. See FAR 52.228-5 in Section I.

For the purpose of this clause the following minimum limits are provided:

Workmen’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance as required by law except 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 employer’s liability for accidental bodily injury or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability limit of $100,000.

General Liability Insurance. Bodily injury liability insurance, in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy.

Automobile Liability Insurance. This insurance shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy and shall provide bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. At least the minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage shall be required.

H-2 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

The contractor shall furnish all executed bonds, and any necessary reinsurance agreements no more than 10 days after receipt of notice to proceed, and before the commencement of any work.

H-3 INVESTIGATION OF DAMAGE OR INJURY

The United States Government will have the right to conduct an investigation, or participate in the contractor’s investigation, of any damage or injury to United States Government property, equipment or personnel.

H-4 MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTAL FORM (AF FORM 3000)

Within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer, all material and articles requiring approval shall be submitted by the contractor using an AF Form 3000. The contractor will install, catalog, and maintain all submittals.

H-5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

Contractors operating on base shall be responsible for briefing and ensuring their employees adhere to the traffic rules and regulations. The foreman, job supervisor, and other personnel providing workman leadership will, when possible, ensure the workers comply with these rules and regulations. Speed limit on base is 30 MPH unless otherwise posted. The speed limit in base housing areas is 20 MPH and the speed limit in parking lots is 5 MPH. The school zone speed limit is 5 MPH. Individuals are to obey all entry procedures. If instructions are given by the Security Forces personnel on the entry points (gates), they will be complied with immediately. Security Forces utilize speed detection devices and citations will be issued to violators. Personnel who park on grass or seeded areas will be cited.

H-6 LOCAL BASE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Per Air Force Instruction 31-113, Installation commanders (or appointed representatives) may deny access and access credentials based on information obtained during identity vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline and morale of the installation, including, but not limited to the following:

(a) There is a reasonable basis to believe the individual has submitted fraudulent information concerning his or her identity.

(b) There is a reasonable basis to believe the individual will attempt to gain unauthorized access to classified documents, information protected by the Privacy Act, information that is proprietary in nature, or other sensitive or protected information.

(c) There is a reasonable basis to believe the individual will unlawfully or inappropriately use an access credential outside the workplace.

(d) There is a reasonable basis to believe, based on an individual's criminal or dishonest history, that issuance of an access credential poses an unacceptable risk to the installation/mission.

(e) The individual has/had been barred from entry/access to a Federal installation or facility.

(f) The individual is wanted by Federal or civil law enforcement authorities, regardless of offense or violation.

(g) The individual has been incarcerated within the past ten years, regardless of offense/violation, unless released on proof of innocence.

(h) The individual has any conviction for espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism, or murder.

(i) The individual’s name appears on any Federal or State agency’s watch list or hit list for criminal behavior or terrorist activity.

(j) The individual has been convicted of a firearms or explosive violation within the past ten years.

(k) The individual has been convicted of sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, child pornography, trafficking in humans, drug possession with intent to sell or drug distribution, or is a registered sex offender.

(l) There is a reasonable basis to believe, based on the individual's material, intentional false statement, deception, or fraud in connection with Federal or contract employment, that issuance of an access credential poses an unacceptable risk to the installation/mission.

(m) There is a reasonable basis to believe, based on the nature or duration of the individual's alcohol abuse without evidence of substantial rehabilitation, that issuance of an access credential poses an unacceptable risk to the installation/mission.

(n) There is a reasonable basis to believe, based on the nature or duration of the individual's illegal use of narcotics, drugs, or other controlled substances without evidence of substantial rehabilitation, that issuance of an access credential poses an unacceptable risk to the installation/mission.

(o) A statutory or regulatory bar prevents the individual's contract employment; or would prevent Federal employment under circumstances that furnish a reasonable basis to believe that issuance of a access credential poses an unacceptable risk to the installation/mission.

Additionally, Dyess AFB has the following policies regarding traffic safety:

(a) Seatbelts must be used at all time while vehicles are in motion.

(b) Posted speed limits must not be exceeded.

(c) Texas Traffic Laws.

(d) Cell phones cannot be in driver's hands while vehicles are in motion, hands free devices may be used while driving.

(e) Dyess AFB personnel will strictly enforce traffic laws with random checks. Those who violate the traffic laws on Dyess AFB are liable for fines and can have their base driving privileges restricted for the following time periods of time:

First Offense - 30 Days Second Offense - 6 Months Third Offense - 1 Year Fourth Offense - Complete loss of driving privileges

NOTE: It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that their employees meet/adhere to the above requirements. No consideration (e.g. additional contract performance time) will be granted by the Government if the contractor or their employees do not meet the requirements as specified above.

Appeal Process: If a person is turned away due to their criminal background and they feel that it is in error, they can formally petition it with the 7 MSG commander. Personnel can submit a letter explaining the circumstances surrounding the incident, be sure to include their name, date of birth, social security number, driver's license number, and the state of issuance of the driver's license. Once that letter has been completed please bring the completed letter to the Visitor Control Center.

H-6 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Equipment and vehicles to be used on base shall be safe and in good operating condition. The Contracting Officer, or authorized representative, reserves the right to inspect any on-base equipment and reject such equipment if he/she considers it unsafe, in poor operating condition, or inappropriate for work. Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer of any contractor equipment that is broken down on Dyess AFB roads. Every effort should be made to move broken down equipment to the nearest parking lot before leaving it.

H-7 GOVERNMENT LIABILITY

The Government shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the contractor’s property, including stock, or for expense incidental to such loss or damage.

H-8 TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SECURITY MONITORING

All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel will be aware telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized that military departments conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian contractor personnel are advised any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, a USAF organization, they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor will assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees.

H-9 TASK ORDER PROCEDURES

As the need exists for performance under the terms of this contract, the Contracting Officer or his/her representative will notify the contractor of an existing requirement, and FFP Task Orders will be awarded hereunder within the scope of the terms and conditions and specifications of this contract IAW FAR 16.505. The contractor shall submit a proposal IAW the Task Order SOW or specifications specified by the Contracting Officer in the individual

TOPR.

Upon receipt of the contractors' proposals, the Government will evaluate the proposals for completeness and reasonableness utilizing the evaluation procedures outlined in the TOPR. Task Order award will be made to the contractor providing the best value as described in the Task Order requirements.