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304.399.5228

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11:00 AM 22 Apr 2022

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INFORMATION CALL:

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ANDREA C SKEAN

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0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESS

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OFFEROR CODE

USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ANDREA SKEAN, 502 8TH STREET

HUNTINGTON WV 25701

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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304-399-5281FAX:

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

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24.22.21.19.

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W9123722Q0012

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFERORS

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to provide all management, labor, supplies, materials and equipment necessary to perform technical support and software development and maintenance services for the Waterborne Commerce Statistics Data Collection and Navigation Planning Database Applications, US Army Corps of Engineers Navigation Planning Center of Excellence for Inland Navigation, Huntington District. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all other terms, clauses and conditions incorporated herein.

Simplified acquisition procedures for commercial services are being used in this procurement in accordance with FAR 13.500(c)(2).

One award will be made from this RFQ. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint (See 52.212-1(g)). It will be awarded according to a best value tradeoff process.

Basis of Award The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The award will be based from the evalauation of factors found within 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS. Please see provision for evaluation factors.

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Hub-Zone Small Business, under NAICS code 541511 ($30.0 million average annual receipts for the previous three years).

The Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor.

There is no bonding requirement for this procurement action.

Quotes will not be accepted for quantities less than the quantities specified in the price breakout schedule.

Failure to submit a unit price for all items listed (base period and option periods) will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements of the Request for Quote (RFQ) and the quote will be rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective September 26, 2018 and in accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7, “an Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.” Vendors are highly encouraged to check their registration status and plan accordingly prior to submitting an offer. Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS). Vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible in order to be considered for contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (https://www.sam.gov).

Please direct all questions to Andrea Skean at (304) 399-5228 or andrea.c.skean@usace.army.mil

THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL

CASES.

QUOTES MUST BE E-MAILED TO Andrea Skean at andrea.c.skean@usace.army.mil. Mailed and faxed offers will not be accepted.

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PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

NOTE: In accordance to FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, the rates to be used during the continued performance of any services will be the rates in effect at the time of the extension and will be evaluated at the time of contract award. The quantities listed in the price breakout schedule are approximate and are provided as information only to assist in the preparation of quotes. These are not guaranteed and the actual quantities may be more or less than shown. Variation in these estimated quantities shall not be justification for modification of the contract or request for additional payment.

BASE PERIOD

Project Manager (Sr. Software Engineer)

Unit Price

Per Hour

Systems Engineer (Software Engineer)

Unit Price

Per Hour

TOTAL

HOURS

TOTAL

PRICE

Task Hours Price Hours Price Hours Price

Meetings 75 $__________ 75 $__________ 150 $__________

Answer End User Questions 270 $__________ 340 $__________ 610 $__________

Estimate, Analyze, Fix Bugs 300 $__________ 495 $__________ 795 $__________

Develop, Implement WCS Software Enhancements

720 $__________ 1050 $__________ 1770 $__________

Code Audit 60 $__________ 60 $__________ 120 $__________

Evaluation/Validation Site Maintenance

50 $__________ 25 $__________ 75 $__________

Project Management 270 $__________ 0 $__________ 270 $__________

Maintain Compatibility to USACE Requirements and Related SyStems

330 $__________ 485 $__________ 815 $__________

TOTAL BASE PERIOD: 2075 $__________ 2530 $__________ 4605 $__________

OPTION PERIOD ONE

Unit Price $___________ Per

Hour

Systems Engineer (Software Engineer)

Unit Price Per Hour

TOTAL

HOURS

TOTAL

PRICE

Task Hours Price Hours Price Hours Price

Meetings 75 $__________ 75 $__________ 150 $__________

Answer End User Questions 270 $__________ 340 $__________ 610 $__________

Estimate, Analyze, Fix Bugs 300 $__________ 495 $__________ 795 $__________

Develop, Implement WCS Software Enhancements

720 $__________ 1050 $__________ 1770 $__________

Code Audit 60 $__________ 60 $__________ 120 $__________

Evaluation/Validation Site Maintenance

50 $__________ 25 $__________ 75 $__________

Project Management 270 $__________ 0 $__________ 270 $__________

Maintain Compatibility to USACE Requirements and

330 $__________ 485 $__________ 815 $__________

TOTAL BASE PERIOD: 2075 $__________ 2530 $__________ 4605 $__________

TOTAL BASE PERIOD PLUS

OPTION PERIOD ONE:

OPTION PERIOD TWO

Unit Price $___________ Per

Hour

Systems Engineer (Software Engineer)

Unit Price Per Hour

TOTAL

HOURS

TOTAL

PRICE

Task Hours Price Hours Price Hours Price

Meetings 150 $__________ 150 $__________ 300 $__________

Answer End User Questions 540 $__________ 675 $__________ 1215 $__________

Estimate, Analyze, Fix Bugs 600 $__________ 925 $__________ 1525 $__________

Develop, Implement WCS Software Enhancements

1400 $__________ 2000 $__________ 3400 $__________

Code Audit 120 $__________ 120 $__________ 240 $__________

Evaluation/Validation Site Maintenance

105 $__________ 45 $__________ 150 $__________

Project Management 525 $__________ 0 $__________ 525 $__________

Maintain Compatibility to USACE Requirements and

660 $__________ 950 $__________ 1610 $__________

TOTAL BASE PERIOD: 4100 $__________ 4865 $__________ 8965 $__________

OPTION PERIODS ONE & TWO:

OPTION PERIOD THREE

Unit Price $___________ Per

Hour

Systems Engineer (Software Engineer)

Unit Price Per Hour

TOTAL

HOURS

TOTAL

PRICE

Task Hours Price Hours Price Hours Price

Meetings 150 $__________ 150 $__________ 300 $__________

Answer End User Questions 540 $__________ 675 $__________ 1215 $__________

Estimate, Analyze, Fix Bugs 600 $__________ 925 $__________ 1525 $__________

Develop, Implement WCS Software Enhancements

1400 $__________ 2000 $__________ 3400 $__________

Code Audit 120 $__________ 120 $__________ 240 $__________

Evaluation/Validation Site Maintenance

105 $__________ 45 $__________ 150 $__________

Project Management 525 $__________ 0 $__________ 525 $__________

Maintain Compatibility to USACE Requirements and

OPTION PERIODS ONE, TWO, and

THREE:

OPTION PERIOD FOUR

Unit Price $___________ Per

Hour

Systems Engineer (Software Engineer)

Unit Price Per Hour

TOTAL

HOURS

TOTAL

PRICE

Task Hours Price Hours Price Hours Price

Meetings 150 $__________ 150 $__________ 300 $__________

Answer End User Questions 540 $__________ 675 $__________ 1215 $__________

Estimate, Analyze, Fix Bugs 600 $__________ 925 $__________ 1525 $__________

Develop, Implement WCS Software Enhancements

1400 $__________ 2000 $__________ 3400 $__________

Code Audit 120 $__________ 120 $__________ 240 $__________

Evaluation/Validation Site Maintenance

105 $__________ 45 $__________ 150 $__________

Project Management 525 $__________ 0 $__________ 525 $__________

Maintain Compatibility to USACE Requirements and

OPTION PERIODS ONE, TWO,

THREE & FOUR:

The quantities listed in the price breakout schedule are approximate and are provided as information only to assist in the preparation of quotes. They are not guaranteed and the actual quantities may be more or less than shown. Variation in these estimated quantities shall not be justification for modification of the contract or request for additional payment.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C-Description and Specifications

SECTION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.-1.1- Character and Extent of Work.

1) Effectively collecting and processing operator’s vessel navigation movement is a Corps of Engineers requirement. Providing a tool to capture and integrate this data is necessary to being more efficient in meeting reporting deadlines. Utilization of this tool allows for better understanding of data needed and the processes to be followed. Effectively utilizing technologies improves cost efficiencies, effectiveness, and timeliness of data entry/analysis and quality control. In order to move to this technology, there needs to be an understanding of what the data is, how best it can be collected/processed, what it is used for and how best can it be used in a more collaborative and sharing manner.

2) In order to facilitate this process this performance work statement was developed and requires the contractor to provide non-personal, professional services to the Planning Center of Expertise for Inland Navigation, located at the Huntington District office of the US Army Corps of Engineers, for Navigation Data Collection, Processing and Reporting. Services include, but aren’t limited to, consulting, designing, developing, implementing, evaluating and supporting the Waterborne Commerce System. Typical taskings may include: consulting with a multidisciplinary team of USACE team members and possibly government contractors on related projects to determine the best approach to address data collection, processing and reporting issues through technological development; developing new capabilities for data collection, processing and analysis; enhancing existing technology to establish efficiencies; maintaining the existing Waterborne Application for Report Processing (WARP) and providing updates to ensure its compatibility to new USACE requirements and connected systems.

3) Appropriate training/documentation will be designed for significant updates and on-going face-to-face and/or virtual refresher training. The contractor shall analyze how data and systems are currently stored and executed and recommend the best way to proceed with modernization and/or maintenance of the current system via Corps’ processes and data requirements, balancing system efficiency, product quality, reliability and sustainability. New application development, fixes and database enhancement may be required.

C-1.2- Payment.

Payment process- Payment will be made upon submission of invoices, on a monthly basis, or at such other times as may be mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer or authorized representative. Upon approval and acceptance of work by the Contracting Officer, or authorized representative, payment will be made to the Contractor in accordance with the prompt payment clause.

C-1.3- Pricing.

Pricing method- Prices on the price breakout schedule shall include all materials, supplies, equipment, supervision, overhead, profit, and labor. The quantities listed in the price breakout schedule are approximate and are provided as information only to assist in the preparation of quotes. They are not guaranteed and the actual quantities may be more or less than shown. Variation in these estimated quantities shall not be justification for modification of the contract or request for additional payment.

SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

C-2.0. Tasks.

The contractor shall work with selected team members to evaluate requirements in the system that meet the need for navigation data processing. These requirements are the key components to operation and maintenance of the WCS system whether enhancements or “bug” fixes. Understanding key navigation data processing business processes is one of the key components allowing the contractor to interact with the team members on an experienced level. In general, the contractor will meet with the team members once a month (once annually on site if requested via task order, all others virtual) or as needed. Task Orders will be issued to the contractor for services on a per project basis.

C-2.1- Work area, tools, and office supplies.

a. Government provided facilities. All functional requirements needed to enhance the application as well as identifying any fixes that need to be accomplished will be provided by the Government. A work area will be provided when the contractor needs to review any disconnects with a functional representative at the USACE office.

b. Contractor provided. The contractor shall provide the work area, telephone, office furniture, office supplies, computer hardware, software, and any other common tools, diagnostic tools, and diagnostic software to complete the requirements of this contract unless otherwise stipulated by this contract. In accordance with Security Requirements section of this Solicitation, Contractor is responsible for obtaining various security clearances for anyone required to access the Corps’ network.

c. Government Furnished Property. The Contractor will be provided personal laptops to allow access to the USACE network, and will be held responsible for losses due to its negligence and for the replacement of such items. The Contractor shall ensure Government furnished laptops are utilized only for contract purposes, and that the Contractor shall be responsible for their security. Upon completion (including any extensions of contract term) or termination of the contract for any reason, the Contractor shall return all Government laptops in the same condition as received. Any discrepancies in the inventory shall be chargeable against the Contractor. The Contractor shall be required to sign a Property Control Receipt, ENG 4900 or 4866, for all Government equipment when furnished. Property is to be furnished in an “as-is” condition, and will be inspected upon pick-up and then inspected again upon delivery. This inspection should be signed off on by the Government and Contractor. See also GFP Attachment.

C-2.2- Systems and Information Engineering.

It includes activities required for the support of operational systems oriented to enhancing operations of hardware and software system to include the collection and analysis of systems information, diagnosis of problems and development of recommendations to resolve problems.

It establishes and maintains systems and software configuration baseline data and documentation. It includes redesign activities that modify functionality and/or produce technical improvements to enhance software functionality, efficiency, security and compatibility with related USACE systems and requirements.

It monitors system execution and performance; performs problem analysis and resolution; and provides technical assistance to the end-user. It assists with system and software conversion activities that include the transition of existing applications from one environment to another.

It assists with production control activities such as the support of cyclical changes to operational workloads, data compression, data restores, reorganization of files, recovery of systems, production of reports, download/upload of information, and setup and verification of fields and programs for the execution of production runs. Develops and implements an audit strategy to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data;

including a Code Audit, Gap Analysis showing disconnects like inconsistent code logic and modulated code and recommended Code Improvement Opportunities. Duties performed include the following as a synopsis:

1) Proactively identify and address any end user questions/issues/request concerning technical interaction of the system and inter-relationship of coding and prior requirements as part of the coding solution. Translate system specifications and design documentation into system components, code, or both.

2) Provide functional/technical in-depth database knowledge/work effort concerning aspects of WCS schemas such as The Oracle Waterway System (TOWS), Vessel Operations Report (VOR), import converters for VOR, Lockage, Dock Receipt, Charter and Container data and reporting, Mapping Operators, Vessels, Docks and Commodities and Transmitting data; and demonstrate willingness to learn about any future developments in USACE systems related to the Waterborne Commerce System initiative.

3) Review required processes against system enhancements/fixes to validate or update technical completeness against functional specifications.

4) Provide business rule enforcement and compliance including migration/update rules between WCS and TOWS, as well as any future developments in USACE systems related to the WCS initiative.

5) Evaluate functional/technical recommendations with the team members before finalization of technical specifications as part of the work requested

6) Provide data integrity thru Quality Control/Assurance using testing protocols and an evaluation site for end user walk-thru prior to Production deployment

7) Provide system/platform concerns/solutions encountered during off time so interaction amongst contractor and Corps employees can be evaluated, communicated, and resolved.

8) Provide technical knowledge encompassing:

a) TOWS-based materialized views and WCS-based nightly refresh jobs

b) Reconciliation between WCS and TOWS

c) Database (DB) links between WCS-TOWS

d) DB instance builds

9) Provide Systems Documentation, including manuals, e.g., operations, system maintenance, end user training, and plans, e.g., system integration and site implementation. The document is dynamic in that it will be modified to take advantage of new methodologies, techniques, and tools. The documentation follows the latest approved standards at the time of development of the system.

Develop/enhance new Reports Develop/enhance new converters Provide training to District developers, content managers, and users.

Provide meeting notes

● Repair fixes required by Army Corps of Engineers Information Technology (ACE-IT) which may require on site visits.

C-2.3- Project Management.

1) Due to the significant amount of development work being done on an ad-hoc basis, it will be easy to fall into a trap where reports and forms are constantly being modified and redeveloped to meet ever-changing requirements. To help avoid this situation the contractor will implement a Project

Management concept that covers the following:

a) Track and Report Project Status. The contractor will provide project updates on a weekly basis to the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative or proponents of the projects they are working on. The updates can be in the form of updates to a secure web site for collaboration between the user and the contractor detailing the status of each on-going project, current tasks, any outstanding issues, and other pertinent information.

b) Define and Implement a Process to Specify Requirements and Changes. The contractor will work with the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative to delineate an efficient means for employees to specify requirements for and changes to reports and system. This will be a web-based solution that provides collaboration between the user and the contractor, long-term documentation of the request, clearly defines the requirements for any reports or applications, documents issues that arise during the development process, and tracks the on-going status of the report or application. Once implemented, this process will also be used by WCS team members.

c) Document Requirements for system fix/enhancement. The contractor will clearly document the requirements for each new enhancement, report, or fix. This will minimize the confusion between the contractor and users and will serve as a useful tool for District developers tasked with supporting the databases over the long term.

C-2.4- Contractor’s work and responsibility.

The contractor personnel shall have specific knowledge, or be capable of gaining specific knowledge, in planning, developing, implementing, supporting, and training related to Corps Navigation data collection, processing and reporting concepts; functional/technical database knowledge concerning aspects of WCS (Waterborne Commerce Statistics) such as The Oracle Waterborne System (TOWS)-based materialized views, WCS-based nightly refresh jobs, reconciliation between WCS and TOWS, database links between WCS-TOWS, and database instance builds; business rule enforcement and compliance; data integrity;

migration/update rules between WCS and TOWS; testing protocol; WCS schemas and import converters.

Additionally, the contractor shall demonstrate competencies in the technologies listed below.

Linux Adobe ColdFusion, Oracle Relational Database Management Oracle Application Express (APEX), Cloud Computing using Amazon Web Services and/or Microsoft Azure Global Information Tracker Structured Query Language (SQL) and Procedural Language/SQL HyperText Markup Language Cascading Style Sheets JavaScript Responsive web design Other modern internet and web technologies such as NodeJS and React Environmental Systems Research Institute ArcGIS software They must have significant experience in developing systems using ColdFusion, Oracle, PL/SQL, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. They must have significant experience using ColdFusion as it applies to development, enhancements, and/or support of WCS software. They must have significant experience using NodeJS as it applies to new software development. This includes programming, systems design and development, systems analysis and other software tasks.

They must also have experience with various software development methodologies (DevOps, Waterfall, CI/CD, etc.) and the Atlassian Suite of tools to manage the software development lifecycle (Confluence for documentation, Jira for issue tracking, and Bitbucket for code repository).

All contractor personnel are expected to have the following skills:

(1) Communication skills. All contractor personnel shall have the ability to communicate effectively with USACE employees in written and oral English. Customer-focus and customer-care will be of paramount importance in the evaluation of individual contractor performance. All contractor personnel must have customer support skills to provide effective user support either virtually or in person. They must possess the ability to discuss problems and solutions at the knowledge level of the customer.

(2) Teaching skills. All contractor personnel shall have the ability to provide the necessary instructions to customers that will allow them to successfully use the developed software. Contractor personnel are expected to transfer their knowledge, as needed and on a one-on-one basis, in an effort to make all USACE technical representatives and users more self-reliant when using the developed systems and software.

Contractor roles required:

(1) Project Manager. Requires competence in leading the team effort, managing a project, coordinating project, and interacting with the USACE project manager. Some contractor project management activities will encompass tracking and reporting project status; defining and implementing a process to specify requirements, changes and fixes.

(2) Software Engineer. Requires competence in systems analysis techniques, concepts and methods; also requires knowledge, or ability to gain knowledge, of available system software, hardware, structure and management practices and input/output devices. Some Engineers may be senior in their capability of leadership and mentoring.

C-2.5- Deliverables and Place of Performance.

Specific deliverables will be identified with each task order describing specific project objectives.

Performance at the contractor’s facility shall be in accordance with the contractor’s policy. Performance at Government facilities shall be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise specified.

C-2.6- Technical Point of Contact.

The Technical Point of Contact is Ryan Caudill, CELRH-PCXIN-DM, 304-399-5714 and the Contracting Officer’s Representative is Lin Prescott, CELRH-PCXIN-DM, 304-399-5848. The Contracting Point of Contact is Patrina Singleton, CELRH- CT, 304-399-6936.

C-2.7- Section 508 Compliance.

Requirements for accessibility based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.

794d) are determined to be relevant for this solicitation.

All electronic and information technology (EIT) deliverables rendered under this contract must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Access Board Standards available for viewing at http://www.section508.gov

The following Section 508 provisions apply to the content or communications material identified in this SOW:

Subpart B - Applicable technical sections and provisions for all EIT contract deliverables.

1194.21 Software Applications and operating systems.

(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer.

(g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.

(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

(k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.

1194-22 Web-based intranet and internet information and applications

(c) Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup.

(g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables.

(j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.

(n) When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line, the form shall allow people using assistive technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.

Sub Part D - Information, Documentation and Support

1194.41 - Information, documentation, and support

(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.

(b) End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge.

(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.

SECTION E- Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection of work will be made by the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative. Any work judged to be unsatisfactory will be documented and provided to the Contractor. If the work is not corrected to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative, deductions will be made from the Contractor's overall invoice in accordance with the terms set forth in this contract.

E.1.1- Compliance. The task order will be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to inspection by his appointed inspectors to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract. If the work is not in compliance with these specifications, it will be rejected and the Contractor shall promptly remedy or replace the deficiency to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, without cost to the Government. No Inspector is authorized to change any provision of the specifications without written authorization of the Contracting Officer, nor shall the presence or absence of an inspector relieve the Contractor from any requirements of the contract.

E.1.2- Final Examination and Acceptance. All work shall be inspected and checked for any deficiencies. Any deficiencies will be remedied by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Upon completion of satisfactory inspection, the work will be accepted on behalf of the Government. Any additional requirements will be specified in the individual task order.

SECTION F-Deliveries or Performance

F-1.1 PERIOD OF SERVICE. The period of service under this contract will be for a one-year base period and four

(4) one-year option periods. See clause 52.217-9 “Option to Extend the Term of the Contract”.

The Government reserves the right to further extend the contract period beyond the fourth option period for a period of six months. The fourth option period unit price(s) will apply to this extension and may be adjusted only as a result of revision to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The fourth option period wage rate determination will apply to any extension necessary beyond the fourth option period.

F-1.2 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK. The Contractor shall be required to commence work on the first task order issued under this contract within 24 hours after the date of issuance of the order. The Contractor shall prosecute said work diligently and shall complete each Task Order by the date prescribed in the order.

F-1.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. All work and services are to be performed at locations as specified in C-2.6

SECTION G-Contract Administration Data

G-1.1- Location and Requirements.

The area of coverage for this contract will provide support for the Planning Center of Expertise for Inland Navigation (PCXIN) located in the Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (WCSC) team in New Orleans District. The WCS application was developed for the Huntington office as a tool to help improve efficiency and quality of WCS data entry.

The system has proven to be a valuable tool for Huntington personnel and is now being used by WCSC personnel located in the New Orleans District office. As the use of this application has increased, new ideas for enhancements and improvements are identified.

G-1.2- Contract Amount.

The Government reserves the right to place orders against this contract for a total amount (including option years) not in excess of $3,000,000.00 over the life of the contract. The Government guarantees to order $10,000.00 for the life of the contract. The Government is under no obligation to issue any orders in excess of the guaranteed obligation.

SECTION H-Special Contract Requirements

H-1.1 Contractor’s Responsibility

The Contractor shall be responsible that its employees strictly comply with all Federal, State and municipal laws that may apply to operations under the contract and it is understood and agreed that the Contractor assumes full responsibility for the safety of its employees, and for any damage or injury done by or to them from any source or cause, except damage caused to equipment by acts of the Government, it's officers, agents or employees, in which event such damages will be the responsibility of the Government in accordance with applicable Federal laws. For the purpose of this clause, the terms "officers, agents, or employees" of the Government shall not include persons who are employed by the Contractor and whose services have been furnished to the Government pursuant to this or any other contract.

H-1.2 Submission of Invoices

Payment will be made upon submission of invoices, on a monthly basis, or at such other times as may be mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer or authorized representative.

Please submit invoices to: Ryan Caudill, ryan.g.caudill@usace.army.mil

H-1.3 Security Requirements.

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access in and/or around any Huntington District facilities shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Huntington District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Huntington District Security Management Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Huntington District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL CONTRACTS 1-YEAR AND SUBSEQUENT OPTION YEARS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Huntington District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted unescorted access in or on District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working,

(2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) Security Information sheet on each employee working on site must be submitted directly to the Huntington District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with option periods. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2018, they shall be cleared again in May of 2019. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Huntington District USACE Security Management Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). FD 258, Contractor Fingerprint Card (one card for digital prints, two for ink prints) (NOTE: a trained/qualified individual must take prints, ORI block on the FD 258 must be USOPM000Z) (Contractor Fingerprint Cards (FD-258) may be obtained by Contracting Division by contacting the Huntington District Security Management Office).

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Huntington District Security Management Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Huntington District Security Management Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Huntington District Security Management Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Huntington District Security Management Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Huntington District Security Management Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Huntington District Security Management Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRH-SM

502 Eighth Street Huntington, WV 25701

Stephen R. Curry, phone (304) 399-5695; email stephen.r.curry@usace.army.mil Matthew D. Green, phone (304) 399-5294; email matthew.d.green@usace.army.mil Scott E. Grandon, phone (304) 399-5661; email scott.e.grandon@usace.army.mil

AT/OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

AT Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 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, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

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

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

(End of special contract requirement)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings,…