B.08.02 Combined Synopsis and Solicitation.pdf

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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

***Please read these instructions carefully.***

Solicitation number W9127S23Q0021 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01.

Set Aside, NAICS Code & Size Standard: This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The NAICS Code 562111 and the applicable size standard of $41.5 million.

All offerors are required to have an active registration in SAM.gov.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The contractor shall provide Solid Waste Removal Services for Pine Bluff Site Office.

Site Visits can be scheduled by calling Matt Smith 501-340-1289 or Brittany Seidel at 501-340- 1294.

Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point:

Pine Bluff Site Office Attn: Matthew Smith 4305 Charles Wooden Rd Pine Bluff, AR 71601

The provision at 52.212-1 (Deviation), Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are also required to submit a completed copy of the Request for Quotation cover page and a completed copy of the quote schedule.

Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its quote.

The Solicitation has been written to enable multiple awards. Bid Schedules based upon locations grouped by vicinity, there are eight schedules represented. Quoters are invited to submit quotes for one or all schedules, if desired. Quotes for each schedule must contain proposed prices for every line item in that schedule. Only one award will be made for each schedule. Multiple awards will not be made within a schedule. Each schedule will be evaluated considering only the price of the quote.

Quotes are due March 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. CST. Email submission of quotations are preferred in.pdf form, however, Fax or Mail submissions are allowed.

Required Documents to Submit:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed)

2. Completed (filled in) Provisions, as applicable

3. Quote Schedule with unit prices and total prices.

4. Signed Amendments, if applicable

When submitting your quote, be please make sure the solicitation number, W9127S23Q0021, is written in the subject line or on the outside of the envelope.

Email:

brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil

If sending by mail, please submit your quotes to the following address:

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Contracting Division, Attention: Brandee Wright 700 West Capitol Ave. Room 7315 Little Rock, AR 72201

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact:

Brandee Wright 501-340-1466 Brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil mailto:brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil mailto:Brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION COVER PAGE 3

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Contracting Division

700 West Capitol Avenue Room 7315 Little Rock, AR 72203

W9127S23Q0021 Solid Waste Removal Service

Pine Bluff Site Office

Submitted by

Offeror Name:

Offeror Address:

Street

City/State

Offeror Email Address:

Cage Code:

DUNS Number:

TIN:

Telephone Number:

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Date:

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

OCT 2020

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

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

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

DEC 2022

52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2018-O0021)

DEC 2022

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract MAR 2000 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation OCT 2022 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive

Order 14026

JAN 2022

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

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

NOV 2021

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions NOV 2020 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses NOV 2020 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

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

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

JAN 2023

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

SOLID WASTE PICKUP AND DISPOSAL

Pine Bluff Site office

Part 1 General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide solid waste pickup and disposal. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform solid waste pickup and disposal as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The Arkansas River is a multipurpose navigation system. It was developed and is maintained for flood control, power generation, industrial towing traffic, and recreational purposes. The Pine Bluff Site Office manages, conserves, and improves natural resources and the environment while providing quality outdoor recreation to serve the needs of present and future generations. The Pine Bluff Office is located at Arkansas River navigation mile 66.0 in Jefferson County, Arkansas, at the north edge of Pine Bluff. The Pine Bluff Site Office has authority from river mile 0 at the mouth of the White River in Desha Co to river mile 125.4 at Murray Lock & Dam located in Little Rock. Solid waste pickup and disposal services described herein are required at 16 locations including the Pine Bluff Site Office, Marine Terminal, Arkansas Post Field Office, 9 Parks, and 4 Lock & Dams.

1.3. Objectives: The intent is to provide Solid Waste Pickup and Disposal services in a satisfactorily and timely manner to the Pine Bluff Site Office facilities according to the performance work statement.

1.4. Scope: The solid waste pickup and disposal services at the Pine Bluff Site Office facilities include but are not limited to solid waste pickup and disposal and policing of immediate grounds. The services required in this contract are in addition to the routine operation and maintenance performed by Government personnel, however the Government reserves the right to perform any or all the services described herein with its own personnel or volunteers. The contractor shall furnish all necessary management, supervision, inspection, personnel, materials, supplies, parts, tools, equipment, transportation, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided for herein, necessary to assure that all services are performed in accordance with the contract specifications, drawings, attachments, exhibits, and all applicable laws, regulations, codes, or directives according to the specifications contained herein.

1.5. Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months, and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year – DEC 15, 2022 or date of award whichever is later through DEC 14, 2023

Option Year I – DEC 15, 2023 through DEC 14, 2024

Option Year II – DEC 15, 2024 through DEC 14, 2025

Option Year III – DEC 15, 2025 through DEC 14, 2026

Option Year IV – DEC 15, 2026 through DEC 14, 2027

1.6.1. Quality Control (QC): To assure that the desired level of performance of a service is achieved, the contractor shall establish and implement a quality control plan to ensure contract compliance, establish procedures for inspection and monitor and control the quality of the service. The QC Plan shall include the identification of all contractor personnel, organizational structure, lines of authority and services to be performed. Contractor shall provide a Weekly Quality Control Inspection schedule to the Government Representative to determine if services meet the contract requirements and specifications. It is the contractor’s responsibility to correct deficiencies and check the consistency of quality throughout each service, and the plan shall outline whatever actions the contractor deems necessary to provide contract standards for quality control throughout all areas of responsibility. The Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the COR at the Pine Bluff Site Office. An electronic copy of the plan must be submitted and accepted within 2 weeks of award of the contract.

Revisions of the QCP shall be submitted to the COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the COR’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.1.1.1 CQCP Contents: Contractors Quality Control Plan shall include, as a minimum, the following items:

1. Contractor organizational structure

2. Contractor personnel and qualifications

3. Work schedule

4. Submittals schedule

5. Inspection requirements and schedule

6. Contractors Quality Control Procedures

7. Documentation of quality control activities

8. Requirements for corrective action when quality control and/or acceptance criteria are not met.

1.6.1.1.2 QC Inspection system: An inspection system covering all the services listed on the Performance Requirements Summary, must specify the areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished, and the name and title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection. It must specify the methods and procedures for identifying and preventing a cleanup service deficiency before the level of performance has become unacceptable.

1.6.1.3 Weekly Quality Control Inspections/Reports: Weekly QC inspections shall be conducted by the contractor and corrective action(s) shall be taken to address noted deficiencies observed by QC. A record of all weekly inspections conducted by the contractor and necessary corrective action taken shall be prepared. Weekly reports shall detail the inspection methods and procedures that were utilized to assure that all required services produced an end product that complies with the Specifications and requirements of the contract. The contractor shall establish a Weekly Quality Control Inspection schedule, listing parks/services to be inspected, routes, times, and the person’s name performing the service. The contractor shall provide to the COR a written weekly quality control inspection report for each weekly service performed. All reports shall be completed and submitted on a weekly basis by email, no later than 2:00PM on Friday, to the Pine Bluff Site Office.

The written quality control reports shall contain the following items as a minimum:

a. Contractor's name.

b. Service date, starting time and ending time.

c. Contract, Delivery Order, and Work Order numbers.

d. Statement and description of services performed.

e. Location of services performed.

f. Description of services not performed and reasons for non-performance.

g. Certification Statement that all services performed was in accordance with the specifications.

h. Accidents/damages to Government property.

i. Man-hours worked on Government property.

j. Signature of the contractor's quality control representative.

1.6.2 Quality Control Manager: The contractor shall designate in writing a quality control manager with full knowledge of the contract specifications/standards, this individual is required to always have a copy of the contract in their possession for referral concerning questions of contractor’s responsibility. The contractors’ quality control manager shall be present and available whenever work is being performed and shall have full authority and power to act for the contractor on items pertaining to overall work performance, management, coordination, and supervision to assure that job performance in each category meets the contract specifications and requirements. The quality control manager shall not be a working member of a crew performing any of the scheduled services to be inspected. Designated individual(s) will be the primary point of contact with the Government Representative for the performance of services and is responsible for communicating all completed services, delays, failures, and remedies in timely manner to avoid an inspection failure that could result in a deduction of payment for that service.

1.6.3. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3.1. The contractor’s work will be inspected within 24 hours of the time for completing the work as identified in the contractor’s schedule. If the work has not been performed, or has not been performed satisfactorily, the inspector will notify the contractor of that fact within one working day of the inspection. Work may be performed or re-performed within 2 working days of notice of nonperformance or unsatisfactory performance. If the contractor fails to perform or to re-perform work within 2 working days of notice of nonperformance or unsatisfactory performance, the contractor has failed to promptly perform the services again, and the defects cannot be corrected by re-performance. Deductions will be made for nonperformance or failure to re-perform.

1.6.4. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor may be required to perform additional services or change scheduled service dates in some recreation areas for some holiday periods, and Spring Break depending on the service schedule and timing of the holiday.

Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day

Christmas Day

1.6.5. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. seven (7) days a week or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. During Spring Break and select Holiday periods, the Contractor may be required to perform additional services or change scheduled service dates, those Holidays include, Memorial Day, Independence Day.

1.6.6. Schedule of Work: The contractor shall submit and obtain approval of required documentation as identified in Technical Exhibit 2 prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall commence work to provide services on the date specified on the written order or within the required start time after receipt of telephone order in emergency situations. Work Order will indicate areas where services are required. Work shall be completed within the time limits stated on the delivery order, work order, or agreed upon schedule unless previously authorized by the COR. In case of inclement weather, additional workdays may be allowed.

1.6.6.1. The contractor shall develop a work schedule identifying all contract work and locations. The contractor shall submit the work schedules to the COR for review and approval prior to beginning work. The contractor’s schedule shall include all items of work required by the Work Order. It shall set forth the item of work, locations, and the time/date of beginning and completion. The work schedule shall not be changed without the written approval of the COR.

1.6.6.2. When the Contractor cannot complete services due to construction debris or Government interference, the Contractor shall perform services within reasonable distance of obstruction and report in writing to the COR the reason for failure to complete the service within 24 hours (verbal notification should be made within 4 hours). The report shall identify type of interference, location, and date of interference.

1.6.6.3. Work delays due to inclement weather, and/or other causes beyond the contractor’s control will not constitute any requirement not being completed as specified herein. When the contractor experiences delays due to circumstances beyond his control, the Government may allow the contractor to work additional hours beyond normal duty hours (7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday) with prior approval from the COR on a case by case basis. If weather or other conditions, over which the contractor has no control, prevent the contractor from completing an item of work as required by these specifications, the contractor shall notify the COR of such conditions as soon as they arise. The contractor may request a weather time extension.

1.6.7. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Wild Goose Bayou, Notrebes Bend Park, Merrisach Lake Park, Arkansas Post Field Office, Wilbur D. Mills Park, Pendleton Bend Park, Joe Hardin Lock & Dam 3, Rising Star Park, Pine Bluff Site Office, Emmett Sanders Lock & Dam 4, Ste. Marie Park, Pine Bluff Marine Terminal, Col. Charles D. Maynard Lock & Dam 5, Tar Camp Park, Willow Beach Park, David D. Terry Lock & Dam 6. Enclosed are maps of various locations for an estimation and is provided for informational purposes only. It is necessary for the contractor to visit each site and bid the job based on their knowledge and experience.

1.6.8. Type of Contract: Fixed-Price.

1.6.9. Security Requirements: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

1.6.9.1 This is a Security Level One, Table B Contract.

1. General Overview

a. The security provisions of this contract and/or applicable task order apply to all Contractor and Subcontractor Employees (CSEs) physically working on federally controlled property or requiring access to a Department of Defense (DoD) network.

b. Prime Contractors (PCs) are responsible for subcontractor compliance with the security provisions of this contract and shall coordinate all security requirements on the behalf of the subcontractors and their employees.

c. PCs will notify the Southwestern Little Rock District Security Office (SWL-DSO) within 5 business days of the contract award of the primary and alternate security Points of Contacts (POC) for this contract. This notification will be in the form of an email sent to m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil with the following information for everyone:

Full Name:

Email Address:

Work Phone:

Work Cell:

Time Zone of their work location:

NOTE: Only primary and alternate security POCs are authorized to contact the SWL- DSO to inquire about a contract employee.

d. PCs security POCs shall submit the appropriate security investigation package for

EACH CSE based on the Security Level listed above.

e. The SWL-DSO reserves the right to upgrade the security level background check/investigation requirement of any contract and/or applicable task order; this includes upgrading the investigation standards for specific CSEs. If required, badges will be issued to all clearedi personnel and are to be always worn while working on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) property. Any CSE working on USACE property without the proper identification badge will be escorted off site.

NOTE: Proposed foreign contractors seeking to work on a USACE contract must be cleared through the Department of State prior to having site access. To obtain approval, everyone must complete and submit the appropriate documents for processing.

The required procedure takes approximately 45 business days to process once all documentation is completed properly and submitted.

mailto:m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil

2. Security Investigation Package Requirements for each CSE.

a. Security Level One Requirements (processing time is approximately five business days)

(1) SWL form 487 dated 2016, Contractor Required Information Form.

(2) A copy of the CSE’s driver’s license or government issued identification card.

(3) A copy of the CSE’s proof of citizenship document or proof of authorization to work in the United States. Acceptable documents are:

(a) U.S. Birth Certificate

(b) U.S. Passport

(c) U.S. Certificate of Citizenship-INS

(d) U.S. Certification of Naturalization

(e) FS-545, Certificate of Birth Abroad

(f) U.S. Certificate of Report of Birth

(g) U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad

(h) Workers visa

(i) Permanent Resident card

(4) One (1) digital passport-styled photo to be used for the USACE badge.

Photos will be transmitted to the Security Office by means of CD or Email m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil. Each digital photo shall be stored in a file labeled by the name of the CSE. If transmitted through email, the subject line of the email must be the name of individual pictured. Photo requirements are as follows:

(a) In color.

(b) Taken within the last six months to reflect your current appearance.

(c) Taken in front a plain white or off-white background.

(d) Taken in full face viewed directly facing the camera.

(e) Taken with a neutral expression (preferred) or a natural smile, and with both eyes open.

(f) No hats or sunglasses are authorized in this photo; face must be clearly displayed with no distracters

(5) PCs must ensure each CSE is prescreened using the E-Verify program to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The PC must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification, in order to ensure the correct information is entered in to the E-verify system. The CSE will provide the SWL- DSO with a list of verified employees to include their registration number from E-Verify.

This list will be transmitted or mailed in the package along with the other required documents for CSEs. The E-Verify system can be located at the following URL (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify).

(6) PCs must train each CSE on the iWatch/core watch suspicious activity reporting requirements (see paragraph 5).

b. Security Level Two Requirements (processing time is approximately 6 months once all documents are submitted electronically and accepted by the Personnel Security Investigation–Center of Excellence (PSI-COE) via the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP). Work Authorization/Site Access shall be denied until this background investigation is completed and favorably adjudicated. Automatic disqualifying factors that apply to all contractors being vetted at this level can be found in Table A.

(1) All requirements of the Security Level One package apply.

(2) Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration for Federal Employment. This form shall be affixed with original date and signature; signature must be hand written-electronic signatures will not be accepted. The OF-306 can be found at the following web site: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of306.pdf.

(3) Fingerprint: Must be captured on an FD-258 electronically at an approved government site or manually (hard-copy) by a law enforcement or designated government security official.

(a) Hard-copy fingerprint submission can be captured by a law enforcement official local to the individual. CSE’s shall ensure that fingerprints are captured on a true/original FD-258 fingerprint card. No other form will be accepted. Card may be mailed through USPS to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 867, Attn: Security, Little Rock, AR 72201. Use of the commercial delivery service such as Federal Express or UPS shall use following address: US Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: Security Office, Suite 6116, Little Rock, AR, 72201.

(b) CSEs can request to be fingerprinted electronically at the SWL-DSO. If this option is chosen, the individual must contact the SWL-DSO to http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of306.pdf schedule an appointment. Electronic fingerprinting is the quickest way to receive the results.

(c) CSE will have a background investigation requested by the SWL-DSO.

The CSE will receive an email from PSI-COE with a link to complete the SF 85 online through e-QIP. It is the CSE’s responsibility to read each email thoroughly and complete all tasks given by PSI-COE to ensure the investigation will not be terminated. The CSE will receive an information email stating no further documentation or revisions are required. See Standard Form (SF) 85 for required data input information at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf85.pdf. This is to be used as a guide (only) when completing the online equivalent and submitting direct to OPM.

c. Security Level Three Requirements (processing time is approximately 9 months once all documents are submitted electronically and accepted by the Personnel Security Investigation – Center of Excellence (PSI-COE) via the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP). Work Authorization/Site Access shall be denied until this background investigation is complete and favorably adjudicated. Automatic disqualifying factors that apply to all contractors being vetted at this level can be found in Table A.

(1) All requirements of the Security Level One and Two packages apply except the SF 85 is replaced with the SF 86. See Standard Form (SF) 86 for required data input information at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

d. Multi-Level Security Requirement. (Processing time varies) This level requires the use of “escorts”, which shall be provided by the contractor. Escorts are contractor employees who have met Security Level Two requirements (this takes approximately 6 months once all documents are submitted. Refer to section 2-b.)

Escorts will be provided at a 5:1 ratio, this means for every five contractor employees there will be one approved escort that is to remain within close proximity to those they are escorting at all times. All employees that will not be designated as escorts shall meet Security Level One, Table A requirements (this takes approximately 5 business days. Refer to section 2-a.).

3. Personnel Security Investigation Package Transmission

Mailing Address:

USACE SWL

Attn: Security Office 700 West Capitol Ave (room 6116) P.O. Box 867 Little Rock, AR 72201 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf85.pdf http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf

a. If mailed- the investigation package will be transmitted in a sealed envelope together with a transmittal letter attached to the outside of the envelope for each applicant with the following information:

(1) Contract Number and Title

(2) Contracting Officer’s representative name, office number, and cellular number

(3) CSE’s full name and contact information

(4) PC name, address, and telephone number

b. Investigation packages can be faxed to (501) 324-5471. Faxed packages must have coversheet with contract information. Documents that contain personally identifiable information (such as social security number) must have coversheet stating “Page contains PII follows”.

c. Email transmission- email packages to m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil Documents must be password protected if they contain personally identifiable information (such as social security number). Passwords to documents must be sent in separate email.

d. Investigation packages will be submitted to the SWL-DSO for processing and adjudication. Incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc., will be returned for correction and/ or completion and can delay the CSE from beginning work. The SWL-DSO address can be found in paragraph 2.b (3) (a) above.

e. Any change in personnel (whether an addition or replacement) at any time throughout the duration of the contract, will require the new personnel or replacement personnel to be vetted and approved by the SWL-DSO, in accordance with the requirements contained herein, prior to being granted Work Authorization/Site Access to any USACE property.

4. Onsite Access Approval

The CSE is responsible for contacting either the COR or the SWL Security Office, prior to the first day of work, to receive a list of approved individuals to be onsite, and their badges for identification purposes while onsite. All individuals on USACE property are required to wear identification badge. CSEs must be aware that COR representatives, project office personnel, and/or Security Office personnel can and will conduct identification checks on all persons onsite at USACE property. Any person found onsite without proper identification will be escorted offsite.

5. IWATCH/ Corps Watch Suspicious Activity Reporting (AT/OPSEC Cover Sheet,

pg. 2, Section G, 4)

a. Security is simply EVERYONE’s responsibility. We owe it to our organization, our families, and ourselves to constantly be vigilant about what goes on around us. Trust your instincts. We rely on our senses every day of our lives. If a behavior or activity makes you feel uncomfortable, report it. If it doesn’t look, sound, or smell right, report it.

The simple rule is, “If you see something, say something!”

b. The contractor and all associated subcontractors will brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO-contained herein, below). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. The CSE will provide the SWL Security Office with a list of employees who have been provided this training. This list will be transmitted in the package along with the other required documents for employees.

c. If you see something suspicious, provided below is the type of information to report:

(1) What you witnessed (the suspicious activity) including the date, time, and location.

(2) Description of who was involved

(3) Gender of person(s) involved

(4) Height, build, hair/skin color, and approx. age of person(s) involved

(5) Language spoken (if known)

(6) Vehicle description/ license number (if known)

(7) Have you seen this activity before?

d. How to report:

(1) In an emergency- call 911

(2) Notify your immediate supervisor and COR

6. Disqualifying Factors

Background check/investigation disqualifying factors are included in Tables A and B of this document.

i The term cleared refers to an individual granted authority to work on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Property.

This authorization comes through the Little Rock District Security Office to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Disqualifying Factors Table A

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED* OR

CONVICTED

< 5 Yrs < 10 Yrs > 10 Yrs

Known/suspected terrorist or belongs to known/suspected terrorist organization (verified through terrorist watch list)

DENY DENY DENY

Espionage, sabotage, treason, or terrorism (not terroristic threats); or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts or activities to overthrow the U.S.

Government by force in any jurisdiction or any country; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Active wants or warrants DENY DENY DENY Barred from any Federal installation or facility DENY DENY DENY Any type of identity fraud or inability to verify claimed identity DENY DENY DENY Any Felony Charge (except those specifically identified in table) DENY DENY ALLOW Felony charge involving unlawful distribution, sale, use, possession, or manufacture of and explosive, explosive device, or firearm; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Registered Sex Offender DENY DENY DENY Rape, forcible sodomy, or sexual assault, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Any sexual offense involving a minor or child, including child molestation, or child pornography; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Kidnapping, hostage taking, human trafficking, or human smuggling, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Child abuse involving serious bodily injury to a child or minor DENY DENY DENY Criminal homicide, murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide DENY DENY DENY Hate Crimes offenses DENY DENY DENY Any type of assault or violent crime to include violent domestic charges DENY DENY ALLOW Computer/cybercrimes such as improperly accessing (or introducing a virus or other contaminant) a computer, system, or network; modifying, damaging, using, disclosing, copying, or taking programs or data

DENY DENY DENY

Mayhem, maiming DENY DENY DENY Any type of arson, vandalism, or willful destruction of property DENY DENY ALLOW Illegal Weapons Charges DENY DENY DENY Any type of extortion, bribery, or fraud to include “hot checks” DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of burglary, robbery, theft, larceny or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of possession or distribution of stolen property DENY ALLOW ALLOW Any type of threat or disruption to the public or disturbing the peace (terroristic threat, inciting a riot, etc.)

DENY DENY ALLOW

Importation, manufacture, distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Illegal possession or use of a controlled substance DENY ALLOW ALLOW Operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in any jurisdiction (1 conviction)

DENY ALLOW ALLOW

5 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW 3 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW

LEGEND/NOTES

DENY Individual(s) are not cleared to work on USACE property under any circumstance

* Individual must be completely finished through legal processes of being charged with a crime, and will be required to provide documentation if record suggests otherwise.

Disqualifying Factors Table B

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED* OR

CONVICTED

< 5 Yrs < 10 Yrs > 10 Yrs

Known/suspected terrorist or belongs to known/suspected terrorist organization (verified through terrorist watch list)

DENY DENY DENY

Espionage, sabotage, treason, or terrorism (not terroristic threats); or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts or activities to overthrow the U.S.

Government by force in any jurisdiction or any country; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Active wants or warrants DENY DENY DENY Barred from any Federal installation or facility DENY DENY DENY Any type of identity fraud or inability to verify claimed identity DENY DENY DENY Any Felony Charge (except those specifically identified in table) DENY DENY ALLOW Felony charge involving unlawful distribution, sale, use, possession, or manufacture of and explosive, explosive device, or firearm; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Registered Sex Offender DENY DENY DENY Rape, forcible sodomy, or sexual assault, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Any sexual offense involving a minor or child, including child molestation, or child pornography; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Kidnapping, hostage taking, human trafficking, or human smuggling, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Child abuse involving serious bodily injury to a child or minor DENY DENY DENY Criminal homicide, murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide DENY DENY DENY Hate Crimes offenses DENY DENY DENY Any type of assault or violent crime to include violent domestic charges DENY DENY ALLOW Computer/cyber-crimes such as improperly accessing (or introducing a virus or other contaminant) a computer, system, or network; modifying, damaging, using, disclosing, copying, or taking programs or data

DENY DENY DENY

Mayhem, maiming DENY DENY DENY Any type of arson, vandalism, or willful destruction of property DENY DENY ALLOW Illegal Weapons Charges DENY DENY DENY Any type of extortion, bribery, or fraud to include “hot checks” DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of burglary, robbery, theft, larceny or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of possession or distribution of stolen property DENY ALLOW ALLOW Any type of threat or disruption to the public or disturbing the peace (terroristic threat, inciting a riot, etc.)

DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Importation, manufacture, distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Illegal possession or use of a controlled substance ALLOW ALLOW ALLOW Operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in any jurisdiction (1 conviction)

ALLOW ALLOW ALLOW

5 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW 3 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY ALLOW ALLOW

LEGEND/NOTES

DENY Individual(s) are not cleared to work on USACE property under any circumstance

* Individual must be completely finished through legal processes of being charged with a crime, and will be required to provide documentation if record suggests otherwise.

1.6.9.2 Key Control:

The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.9.2.1 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.9.2.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.9.3 Physical Security:

The Contractor shall take special care to protect Government Property including buildings, grounds, roads, and any other surfaces from materials not intended. Return areas damaged because of work under this contract to their original condition, to include painting, refinishing, or replacement, as necessary. The Contractor shall report all damages of Government property on the quality control program report. Contractor shall be liable for all damages or losses, public or private, caused through fault or negligence of his agents and/or employees.

1.6.9.4 Lock Combinations:

The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings:

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers

Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.11 Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially about changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.12 Special Qualifications:

A copy of all licenses required by state and federal regulations shall be submitted to the COR within 2 weeks of award of the contract, and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. Only properly trained and qualified personnel shall be used in the performance of this contract, they shall have the education, experience, or knowledge as evidenced by license, certificate, diploma, etc., to provide a comprehensive understanding of the systems, components, equipment, and facilities to be serviced, operated, maintained, repaired, renovated and constructed under this contract. All employees shall be subject to such Government regulations as are applicable during the time spent performing work under this contract. The Contractor shall maintain a file containing the qualifications, certification, diplomas and/or licenses of all personnel (including subcontractor personnel). These files shall be submitted to the COR and will be used as part of the basis for determining the qualifications of personnel. In the event the Contractor does not have a qualified employee to perform the specific work, the Contractor will be required to immediately provide qualified personnel or to subcontract the work to a specialist familiar with the type of work to be accomplished.

1.6.13 Key Personnel:

The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. This individual may also serve as a Quality Control

Inspector and be a working member of a crew, if job performance in each category is maintained at an acceptable level to the COR. To this contract, it is intended that these shall be administrative positions whose responsibility is to ensure compliance with contract specifications. The Contract Manager and Quality Control Inspector shall be required to always have a copy of the contract in their possession for referral concerning questions of Contractor responsibility.

1.6.14 Weekly Communication:

The Contractor must communicate weekly with the designated Government representative assigned to this contract between the hours of 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.

Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays while work is being performed.

Communications shall cover work accomplished, on-going work and issuance of new work orders and/or delivery orders. Weekly communication is extremely important and must be either by telephone or E-mail, although in person visits may be required to exchange or discuss paperwork associated with the performance of this contract.

1.6.15 Identification of Contractor Employees:

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The Contractor shall provide ball caps/hats or shirts with the company name or logo to be worn by all employees and subcontractors while working on Government property.

1.6.16 Conduct:

All individuals involved in operations shall not be under the influence of drugs or alcoholic beverages. The Contractor shall, always, be responsible for the conduct and discipline of his/her employees and all subcontractors and their employees.

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and shall always conduct themselves in a proper manner during the performance of this contract. All individuals involved in services shall be dressed neatly and fully to include shoes (safety toed shoes, as required), pants, shirt with sleeves that shall be closed or buttoned. Personal Protective Equipment shall fully comply with the current edition of EM-385-1-1 at the time of award. Since a significant portion of the work will be performed in the presence of the public, the conduct of all employees and/or subcontractors is critical and will be closely monitored. Contractors and/or their employees and/or subcontractors and their employees may be required to undergo a criminal background check prior to performing any work on Government Property and/or during the contract performance (at no additional expense to the Government). The background check must be coordinated with and approved by the Little Rock District Security Office.

1.6.17 Removal of Contractor's Employees:

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