B.02. Combined Synopsis-Solicitation_Mat Barge Modifications.pdf

MAT BARGE MODIFICATIONS FOR THE USACE MVK REVETMENT BRANCH

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

Solicitation Number W912EE26QA006 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue one Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This solicitation is being issued under a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS code for this procurement is 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing with a size standard of 1300 employees. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The Revetment Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has a requirement for the modification of thirty-four (34) mat barges that are used in the transporting of articulated concrete mattress (ACM). The requirements of the job are listed in the scope of work.

All Offerors shall submit a quote with content as specified herein. Quotes submitted without the specified content may be determined unsuccessful and removed from further consideration.

Offers are encouraged to review all clauses that are incorporated into this solicitation.

****SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION

– COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, AS THIS CLAUSE OUTLINES THE EVALUATION

FACTORS FOR AWARD FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. ****

The government intends to make one award for one firm fixed price contract. Offers for less than the required delivery will not be accepted. The Government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to hold discussions if determined advantageous to the Government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best proposed pricing in their initial offer.

Notes to Offerors:

BIDDING SCHEDULE MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTE.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email, to: Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil and Richard.B.Hester@usace.army.mil For information concerning this solicitation, contact Dustin Cannada at the above email or by phone at 601-631-7546.

• You are responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments if any posted with it.

• Offerors should check the SAM.gov web site often for modifications to this solicitation.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their quotes arrive timely.

mailto:Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil mailto:Richard.B.Hester@usace.army.mil

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org). Offerors are encouraged to submit questions early in the advertisement process, in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Any questions submitted within the 72 hours window of the solicitation closing date are not guaranteed a response will be provided. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access.

The Solicitation Number is: W912EE26QA006, Mat Barge Modifications Requirement

The Bidder/Offeror Inquiry Key is: 69SVV3-CSNBG9

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret

Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Bidders/Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

BID SCHEDULE

Offeror Name / CAGE CODE:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Provide unit price per barge and total price for 34 barges. Enter cost breakdown by component below. Totals will be calculated by multiplying unit price by 34.

Bid Requirement: Contractor must be able to modify a minimum of five (5) barges for the bid to be considered responsive.

Cost Component

Unit Cost per Barge ($)

Materials

Labor

Equipment

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Transportation

Overhead

Profit

Total Unit Cost Per Barge =

Total Unit Cost for 5 Barges =

Total Unit Cost for 34 Barges =

Note: TOTAL rows should equal the sum of all cost components per barge, for 5 barges minimum, and for all 34 barges.

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Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 The Revetment Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has a requirement for the modification of thirty-four (34) mat barges that are used in the transporting of articulated concrete mattress (ACM). The work includes, but not limited to, removing the existing C-channel runners that are currently in place on the deck of the barge and replacing them with 6" x 14" runs of rectangle tubing. The mat barges measure 160' long x 34' wide x 9.5' tall.

The contractor will be required to provide all the labor, equipment, etc. necessary to remove the existing material on the barges. The contractor will also be required to purchase and install the new material. All work is required to be completed in accordance with the attached scope of work.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Continuation of Description

MAT BARGE MODIFICATIONS

Scope of Work

The Revetment Branch of the Vicksburg District requires the modification of thirty-four (34) mat barges that are used in the transporting of articulated concrete mattress (ACM). The project includes removing the existing C-channel runners that are currently in place on the deck of the barge and replacing them with 6" x 14" runs of rectangle tubing. The mat barges measure 160' long x 34' wide x 9.5' tall. The contractor will be required to provide all the labor, equipment, etc.

necessary to remove the existing material on the barges. The contractor will also be required to purchase and install the new material as required in this scope of work. This requirement will have the capability to be awarded on a multiple-award basis. Any potential bidder is required to bid on the number of barges that they are capable of completing by the contract due date of March 30, 2027. Award will be based on price per barge so long as it is feasible for the government for towing barges to and from the contractor. A bidder must quote a minimum of 5 barges to be acceptable. Any bids for less than 5 barges will not be considered. The contractor's facility must be located on the Lower Mississippi River or no father west on the Inter Coastal Waterway than mile 100, and no farther north on the Ohio/Tennessee River than Calvert City, Kentucky.

Barges

All mat barges will be available for work to begin around the beginning of March 2026. The Revetment branch should be able to begin delivering around that timeframe. There is potential for some barges to be available before that time, but it is not guaranteed. The government will be responsible for the retrieval and delivery of these barges between the Vicksburg harbor and contractor facility at the Mat Sinking Unit fleet. The contractor may be asked to fleet completed barges while government readies a vessel to retrieve them.

Requirements

Modify eight (8) mat barges in accordance with attached drawing at end of this scope of work

- All mat barges have 50 each existing C-Channel runners on the deck of the barge where concrete rests

- C-Channel is 2" x 6" x 25 feet long

- All 50 runs of 25' C-Channel shall be cut off at the deck with all areas cleaned/grinded for smooth surface to prepare for new C-channel

- Existing C-Channel shall be replaced with 6" x 14" x 1/2" thick x 25 feet long rectangle tubing in the exact same locations

- 6" side shall be faced against the deck

- Two existing runs of C-Channel on each end shall be cut off but not replaced with new rectangle tubing

- Only inner 46 runs of C-Channel shall be replaced

- 46 runs for each barge

- Each pair of C-channel runners should measure about 34.56" across outside to outside as shown in drawing

- Should also measure about 33.5" inside to inside between each pair of rectangle tubing sections as shown in drawing

- Angle iron sections shall be welded to the new C-channel to attach to the barge at certain intervals as shown in the drawings

- Same angle iron placement pattern on each side of each run of rectangle tubing

- 5" x 5" x 1/2" angle iron

- 2' wide section on each end; other sections are 1' wide

- Center of first 1' wide sections on each end is 3'6" from end of 2' wide sections

- Rest of 1' wide sections are spaced every 3'6" on centers

- Welds shall be fillet welds

- Open ends of each new C-channel shall be welded with 1/8" or similar plate to close off holes

- Welding of angle iron shall require a minimum of 3 passes with a 3/16" rod

- Steel plate might be required to weld a doubler under the angle iron in some areas of the deck where the deck is bowed in order to create a shim/spacer so that the new materials will be properly welded in all areas as required in the scope of work.

- No rectangle tubing may be bent/deformed/altered in order to make it easier to weld down

- The contractor will be responsible for providing all equipment and materials necessary to complete the requirements lined out in this scope of work

- All contractor welders shall be ABS and AWS certified or similar. Certifications shall be provided with bid.

Protection of Material and Work

The Contractor shall at all times prior to return of barges, protect and preserve all materials, supplies, and equipment of every description. The Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests of the government to enclose or specially protect such property. If, as determined by the COR, material, equipment, supplies, and work performed are not adequately protected by the Contractor, such property may be protected by the Government, and the cost thereof may be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payment due him.

Quality Assurance

The Government will periodically evaluate the Contractor's performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance. The COR and/or other government representative will evaluate the contractor's performance through intermittent on-site inspections at the contractor's dry dock facility.

Performance Period

All work as required in the scope of work and all barges shall be completed no later than March 31, 2027.

Security Requirements

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor ("Contractor") and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation /facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as "NCIC-III") and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as "TSDB"). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g., iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Contractors shall comply with the Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program:

requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

Drawings

Drawings for the mat barges are attached.

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Requirements The Revetment Branch of the USACE Vicksburg District requires the modification of thirty-four

(34) mat barges that are used in the transporting of articulated concrete mattress (ACM).

Product Service Code : J019 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 336611

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Please refer to the attached scope of work for more details

DoDAAC: W912EE CountryCode: USA

W07V ENDIST VICKSBURG

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 4155 CLAY STREET

VICKSBURG, MS 39183-3435

UNITED STATES

Nathanael Jabour Email: nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil Telephone: (601) 631-7450

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery Estimated By Delivery Date 30 Mar 2027

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: W912EE CountryCode: USA

W07V ENDIST VICKSBURG

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 4155 CLAY STREET VICKSBURG, MS 39183-

3435 UNITED STATES

Nathanael Jabour, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO Email: nathanael.j.jabour@usace.army.mil Telephone: (601) 631-7450

Period of Performance From 30 Mar 2026 To 30 Mar 2027

Continuation of Accounting and Appropriation Data

1. CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION (CMMC): In accordance with DFARS 240.370-5 the following provisions and clauses are required in all solicitations except for solicitations/contracts solely for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items:

Provision - 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Control.

Clause - 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third- Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.

Clause - 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

Clause - 252.204-7997, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

In the case of solicitation no. W912EE26QA006, implementation of a NIST SP 800-171 assessment is since there is no covered defense information provided by the not a requirement Government in the release of the solicitation, and the solicitation contains no controlled technical information. All information related to this project has been posted for full public view at www.sam.gov.

2. AUTHORITY FOR CHANGE OR MODIFICATION

"Only a warranted Contracting Officer (either a Procuring Contracting Office (PCO), or an Administrative Contracting Office (ACO)), acting within their delegated limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of the 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."

3. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION

"All vendor direct deposit and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) information must be entered www.SAM.gov./maintained in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at UFC Form

23, previously required for direct deposits/EFT payments by the Vicksburg District (MVK) is obsolete. To receive direct deposits/EFT payments, routing and banking information

Failure to update/maintain this must be entered and maintained in SAM. information in SAM will result in vendors receiving payments via Treasury checks distributed by U.S. mail. The below links are provided for your information.

How do I update the banking information on my Sam.gov entity registration?

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?

id=gsafsd_kb_articles&sys_id=003e5979dbe1259494439f95f39619cd

What is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator and how do I create one?

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If you have further questions, please visit the Federal Service Desk (FSD) at www.FSD.gov."

4. VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS (IF APPLICABLE)

"In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, 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:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS): https://www.

dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes "

5. LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACT (IF APPLICABLE):

Reference Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.219-14. This procurement is 100% total small business set-aside under NACIS Code 336611 with a small business size standard of 1300 employees. The awardee of this contract shall comply with all requirements up to and including the following:

Services (except construction): Contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

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Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies): Contractor will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

General construction: Contractor will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Construction by special trade contractors: Contractor will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Upon the Contracting Officer's request, the Contractor shall submit a report to the Contracting Officer documenting compliance with FAR 52.2l9-l4. If the Contractor is using Similarly Situated Entities, it must be clearly identifiable in the submitted reports.

If the required percentage is not being met the Contractor shall also include, with the semiannual report, a plan to meet the required percentage before the contract end date.

Instructions for Calculation of the Cost of Contract Performance Incurred for Personnel in Accordance with 'Limitations on Subcontracting' (FAR 52.219-14):

Clearly describe the Work to be Performed by Prime Personnel and/or Similarly Situated Entities:

Show Calculation of the Cost of Contract Performance Incurred for Personnel:

1. Total cost of contract = $

2. Total cost of performance by Prime and it's similarly saturated entities = $

3. Percentage of Contract Performance Incurred by Prime Personnel and/or Similarly Situated Entities = (Line 1 / Line 2) X 100 = %

6. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

1) FAR provision 52.229-11 and FAR clause 52.229-12

FAR provision 52.229-11 and FAR clause 52.229-12 are included in this solicitation. This provision and clause concern the imposition of a 2 percent Federal excise tax withholding on any resultant contract award or payment request. This rule applies to Federal Government contracts for goods or services that are awarded to foreign persons - such as foreign contractors. It implements the Department of the Treasury's final regulations published in the

Federal Register at 81 FR 55133 on August 18, 2016, under section 5000C of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the 2 percent tax on payments made by the U.S. Government to foreign persons pursuant to certain contracts.

Pursuant to the FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes, taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C.

5000 C may not be included in the contract price or reimbursed.

Exemptions from this excise tax must be claimed by an Offeror when it submits, with its offer, a U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available via the internet at www.

irs.gov/W14. If not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent on each contract payment. Failure to submit an IRS Form W-14 with each payment request will also result in an automatic withholding of 2 percent from the payment request.

When filling out the IRS Form W-14 the following information may be used to complete Part I, Lines 6 and 7.

Line 6 Contract/reference number: W912EE26QA006

Line 7 "Name and address of the acquiring agency": USACE Vicksburg District (MVK) Contracting Office, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183

Any exemption claimed and self-certified is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes concerning this tax are adjudicated by the IRS because the Section 5000C tax is a tax matter not a contract issue.

Offerors are encouraged to seek guidance from their own tax professionals for advice concerning the provision, clause, and exclusions exclusion/submission of IRS Form W-14.

Additional information is also available at:

<font color="#ff0000">Notwithstanding the above, the USACE does not have a means of withholding this excise tax at this time. As a result, contractors are expected to comply with the instructions above and to properly complete and return the W-14 at proposal submission, and with each pay application. Whether the contractor sets the money aside for future payment to the IRS, or makes payment to the IRS, is the contractor's discretion, based on its analysis of the regulations regarding the excise tax. In the event that USACE is able to withhold during contract performance, it will notify the contractor and make such a withholding (including any catch up withholdings); no advance notice is required to the contractor prior to the withholding.

Under no circumstances is USACE liable for any tax not paid by the contractor. The contractor is liable for the tax, to the extent required by law, regardless of whether USACE makes a withholding.

<font color="#ff0000">FAR 29.204 expressly states that "[a]gencies merely withhold the tax (section 5000C tax) for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All substantive issues regarding the underlying section 5000C tax, e.g., the imposition of, and exemption from the tax, are matters under the jurisdiction of the IRS." Therefore, we cannot help you determine how the tax law applies to you. We strongly recommend that you contact the IRS and/or a tax professional should you have any questions of this nature. To be clear, this information does not constitute tax advice or a representation of your tax liability. Furnishing this information does not create liability for the USACE for any Federal, state, or local taxes applicable to the above-referenced contract or any other contract.

For submission requirements and basis of evaluation:

Executed FAR Provision 52.229-11.

Completed IRS Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, if applicable. If not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent on each payment.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

All work must be completed All work must be coordinated with the NLT March 31, 2027.

Government Technical Point of Contact listed below and in accordance with the prepared scope of work.

8. INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

(1) A PROPER INVOICE MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.212-4(g)

(2) SUBMIT INVOICE VIA EMAIL TO:

<font color="#3984c6">CEMVK-Invoices-Billings@usace.army.mil

TO AVOID DELAY IN PAYMENT A COPY MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE TECHNICAL POC

AT:

TBD

(3) IF MORE THAN ONE INVOICE IS REQUIRED, THE CONTRACTOR'S FINAL INVOICE

SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER THE PERIOD OF FINAL PERFORMANCE

DATE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT. THE INVOICE MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED

"FINAL" AND SUBMITTED AS OUTLINED ABOVE

9. POINTS OF CONTACT

CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT:

TBD

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT:

TBD

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT:

Dustin Cannada

PHONE: 601-631-7546

EMAIL: <font color="#3984c6">dustin.g.cannada@usace.army.mil

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

Wage Determination

Wage determinations specified for the county and state by the System of Award Management website found at https://sam.gov/wage-determinations will be determined at time of award and incorporated in the contract.

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

W912EE26QA006

https://sam.gov/wage-determinations

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government.

2020-06

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

2021-11

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. 2021-02

52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

2021-11

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation)

2026-02

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General. 2019-08

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

2024-05

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.

2023-01

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

2023-01

252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders.

2024-10

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. 2023-01

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.

2024-02

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities.

2022-04

252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten.

2024-05

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2023-01

252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns.

2023-01

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. 2022-12

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 2024-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (Deviation) 2026-02

Limitations on Subcontracting (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that-

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to-

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are set aside in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for-

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the

Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause-

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[ ] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of clause)

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Deviation)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov /document/support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under ____NAICS Code assigned to ____contract number.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program.

The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture.

The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR

128.402. [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program.[ Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [____Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

2014-05

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( 29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items.

2008-05

Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Postconsumer materialmeans a material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for…