B.08. Combined Synopsis Solicitation W912EE25QA023.pdf

MARINE TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

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

Solicitation Number W912EE25QA023 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue one Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This solicitation is being issued as a 100% total small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this requirement 488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping, Size standard of $47,000,000.00. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has a requirement for the services of two marine traffic controllers on separate contracts to assist during the Mat Sinking Unit revetment season. The contractor will be responsible for all work stated in the scope of work. The base portion of this contract is for 720 hours of work during November 3, 2025, to December 4, 2025. The two options will also be for 720 hours each with dates to be determined later.

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

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

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

– COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, AS THIS CLAUSE OUTLINES THE EVALUATION

FACTORS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. SEE NEXT PAGE ****

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

BIDDING SCHEDULE MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTE.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email, to the following:

Genna.W.Wooten@usace.army.mil Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil

For information concerning this solicitation, contact Genna Wooten or Dustin Cannada at the above email.

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

• Offerors should check the SAM.gov web site often for modifications to this mailto:Genna.W.Wooten@usace.army.mil mailto:Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil solicitation.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their quotes arrive timely.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIALPRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) 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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The Government will award a contract to the lowest priced quote that conforms to the requirement of the solicitation. Proposals will be evaluated for conformance. For an Offeror to be considered for award, the proposal must receive an “Successful” rating. A proposal receiving a rating of “Unsuccessful” will not be eligible for award.

FACTOR 1 - CAPABILITY

To be determined successful the offeror shall:

a. To be determined successful, the contractor shall submit documentation that clearly demonstrates that they have the capability to perform the services as specified in the scope of work.

b. Provide documentation that demonstrates that the services being offered meets or exceeds the specifications outlined in the statement of work.

FACTOR 2 PAST PERFORMANCE(SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY)

To demonstrate past performance, the Offeror shall provide documentation of satisfactory performance on two (2) past or current contracts of a similar type, size, scope, and complexity, performed within the last five (5) years. The Offeror is cautioned that while the government may consider data from other sources, the burden of demonstrating satisfactory past performance rests with the Offeror. Satisfactory past performance is defined as completion of the required work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable contract. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror will be evaluated as neutral on past performance, providing the offeror supplies a certified statement with their offer that no past performance information is available.

For the purposes of this evaluation, neutral past performance is equal to satisfactory past performance.

Offerors shall provide contracts that are relevant and recent.

Relevant:

Relevant contracts are similar requirements that demonstrates a record of providing marine traffic controller services like those required in this Solicitation to commercial/industrial clients and/or federal, state, municipal government agency clients. Past performance submittals shall include the point of contact name, telephone number, and email address for each contract included in the past performance submission.

Recent:

Contracts that are recent are defined as those that have been completed within the last five (5) years of the solicitation issue date. Offerors are cautioned to select relevant contracts for review that accurately reflect the Offeror’s past performance capabilities. Please note that if the Offeror chooses to provide more than two (2) contracts, the government will evaluate only the first TWO

(2) contracts submitted under this evaluation factor. Any additional contracts submitted beyond the TWO (2) requested will NOT be evaluated. Offerors shall include relevant past performance history.

NOTE: Past Performance shall be contracts held by the prime offeror or major subcontractors.

A major Subcontractor is defined as a Subcontractor responsible for 25% of more of the performance required.

The government's approach to evaluating past performance is to check the references provided by the contractor to verify past performance as well as data obtained from other sources available i.e. government database, past contract files, etc. The offeror is cautioned that while the government will consider data from other sources, the burden of demonstrating past performance rests with the offeror.

FACTOR 3 PRICE

The total quoted price will be determined by summation of the quoted pricing of each line item listed in section B of this solicitation. Quotes will be examined to determine the extent to which quoted prices are comparable with the government estimates, previous procurement history, and a determination made of Price Reasonableness.

Option Contracts: Pricing shall be provided for the base year and each option year to include the hourly rates and total pricing amounts. The government will evaluate offers forward purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

Evaluation of options shall not obligate the government to exercise the option(s).

AWARD:

It is incumbent upon the offeror to submit sufficient documentation and information for the government to evaluate their capability and the price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the government to determine the capability of the offeror and price may be cause for rejection of your offer.

Award will be made to the contractor whose price is the lowest of all offers determined successful. The government will evaluate the lowest priced offer’s capability. If the lowest priced offer is determined to be unsuccessful, the next lowest priced offers capability will be evaluated until a successful offer is determined.

Multiple awards may be made from this solicitation.

NOTE: All offers must be valid for 60 days.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

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CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

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ITEM NUMBER

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

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

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

calls)

Created On:

23 Jul 2025, 10:56 AM Central Daylight Time

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Marine Traffic Controllers #1

W912EE25QA023

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Marine Traffic Controllers #1

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

720 Hours

Option Line Item

Marine Traffic Controllers #1

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

720 Hours

Option Line Item

Marine Traffic Controllers #1

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

720 Hours

Continuation of Description

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MARINE TRAFFIC CONTROLLER FOR 2025 MAT SINKING SEASON

Scope of WorkThe Marine Traffic Controller must have knowledge of all applicable Coast Guard rules and regulations. The controller must apply and utilize his/her extensive river knowledge in determining vessel priority and maintaining maximum traffic flow for safe operating conditions. The controller will be responsible for making radio contact with the river traffic for the purpose of minimizing vessel created wave action and other navigational hazards during mat sinking operations along the Mississippi river banks. The controller is expected to converse with other pilots and navigation interests in the area and apply diplomacy and tact in controlling river traffic. The controller must have experience with the New Orleans /Baton Rouge Pilots Association, and be familiar with the Mississippi River. The Marine Traffic Controller must possess and keep a current Master Pilots license with unlimited tonnage within the range from Baton Rouge, La to the mouth of the Mississippi River. Other license qualifications may be considered if the Controller can show an applicable combination of licensing and experience. The controller must have knowledge of river traffic such as small river vessels, single barge tows, multiple barge tows and ocean going vessels. The marine traffic controller shall have at least 4 years of verifiable experience as a qualified marine traffic controller.

The Mat Sinking will procure the services of two marine traffic controllers on separate contracts. Each marine traffic controller is expected to work twelve (12) hours per day seven (7) days a week. The schedule for shift change will be 6 AM and 6 PM seven days a week. Any changes to this time shall be approved by the COR or Revetment Chief. Substitutions of the Marine Traffic Controller will be subject to approval of the COR of Revetment Chief. The Mat Sinking Unit is estimated to be working at LMR mile 230 or below on or about November 3, 2025 until on or about

December 4, 2025. The first jobsite location is expected to be Missouri Bend (river mile 222.6) at this time. Services shall be billed hourly when invoicing. Meals and lodging will be provided by the Government aboard the Mat Sinking Unit. The base contract period shall be for up to 720 hours, which will allow up to 60 shifts for the marine traffic controller. No traffic controller shall work more than 12 hours per day.

If the controller needs to leave the Mat Sinking Unit, a replacement shall be arranged, and the controller must have approval form the COR, Revetment Section Chief, or Mat Sinking Unit Chief.

Reference to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Clause 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance. TheQuality Assurance Surveillance Plan inspection and acceptance procedures specified within this contract set forth a general policy that only the services performed by the Contractor in strict accordance with the Scope of Work will merit payment. The Government will inspect and monitor the Contractor's performance by appointing a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or other government representative to monitor performance to ensure services are received under this contract. The COR or government representative will evaluate the Contractor's performance through an on-site presence and receipt of complaints from government employees. The Government will also receive and investigate complaints from government employees or industry. The COR shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints and shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s).

Scope of Work - see Paragraphs 1 & 2 Scope of WorkPerformance threshold - No more than 4 customer complaints duringPerformance Objectives life of contract. Non-compliance with SOW may be grounds for cancellation of contract.

Table 5.1Performance Threshold DEDUCTION1st complaint Written Warning2nd complaint 10% Weekly Salary for one week3rd complaint 25% Weekly Salary for one week4th complaint Termination/Replacement

These deductions may be made from payment due the Contractor by the Government should the Contractor fail to meet performance threshold.

Failure to report at the beginning of the designated shift will result in a complaint. Failure to contact passing vessels and coordinate traffic in a timely manner will result in a complaint. Failure to comply with the Scope of Work will result in a complaint up to cancellation of the contract depending on the severity of the non-compliance.

The contractor shall utilize their own internal quality control processes to ensure services are performed in accordance withQuality Control commonly accepted commercial practices and this scope of work.

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnelSecurity Requirements (including employees of the prime Contractor ("Contractor") and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting

Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense

(DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative.

Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with

Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the

National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as "NCIC-III") and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as "TSDB"). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation /facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

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

Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information: All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's

OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

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

Requirements The Mat Sinking Unit requires a marine traffic controller to apply and utilize his/her extensive river knowledge in determining vessel priority and maintaining maximum traffic flow for safe operating conditions.

Product Service Code: R799

Option Line Item

Product Service Code: R799

Option Line Item

Product Service Code: R799

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Source Instructions: Please see the scope of work for full inspection and acceptance details.

DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

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

Option Line Item

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Source Instructions: Please see the scope of work for full inspection and acceptance details.

DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

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

Option Line Item

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Source Instructions: Please see the scope of work for full inspection and acceptance details.

DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

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

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

From 03 Nov 2025 to 04 Dec 2025

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Delivery Period From 04 Nov 2025 to 31 Dec

Period of Performance From 03 Nov 2025 To 04 Dec 2025

Hours

Place of Performance DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING

ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

NATHANAEL JABOUR, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: NATHANAEL.J.JABOUR@USACE.ARMY.MIL Telephone: 601-631-7450

Option Line Item

Delivery Period From 04 Nov 2025 to 31 Dec

Period of Performance From 04 Nov 2026 To 05 Dec 2026

Hours

Place of Performance DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING

ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

NATHANAEL JABOUR, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: NATHANAEL.J.JABOUR@USACE.ARMY.MIL Telephone: 601-631-7450

Option Line Item

Delivery Period From 04 Nov 2025 to 31 Dec

Period of Performance From 04 Nov 2027 To 05 Dec 2027

Hours

Place of Performance DoDAAC: 964412 CountryCode: USA

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS

C W SUPPLY BASE VICKSBURG HARBOR, 2449 HAINING

ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-5191

UNITED STATES

NATHANAEL JABOUR, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: NATHANAEL.J.JABOUR@USACE.ARMY.MIL Telephone: 601-631-7450

Continuation of Accounting and Appropriation Data

1. AUTHORITY FOR CHANGE OR MODIFICATION

"Only a warranted Contracting Officer (either a Procuring Contracting Office (PCO), or an Administrative Contracting Office (ACO), acting within their delegated limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of the contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer."

2. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION

"All vendor direct deposit and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) information must be entered/maintained in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at www.SAM.gov. UFC Form 23, previously required for direct deposits/EFT payments by the Vicksburg District (MVK) is obsolete.

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

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

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=gsafsd_kb_articles&sys_id=003e5979dbe1259494439f95f39619cd

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

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=gsafsd_kb_articles&sys_id=83629ecadb69e99494439f95f3961958

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

3. VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTS (IF APPLICABLE)

"In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222- 37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

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

https://www.dol.gov/vets/

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

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

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

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

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

4. LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACT (IF APPLICABLE):

Reference Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.219-14. This procurement is 100% total small business set-aside under NACIS Code 488330 with a small business size standard of $47,000,000.00. The awardee of this contract shall comply with all requirements up to and including the following:

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

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

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

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

Upon the Contracting Officer's request, the Contractor shall submit a report to the Contracting Officer documenting compliance with FAR 52.2l9-l4. If the Contractor is using Similarly Situated Entities, it must be clearly identifiable in the submitted reports. If the required percentage is not being met the Contractor shall also include, with the semiannual report, a plan to meet the required percentage before the contract end date.

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

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

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

1. Total cost of contract = $

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

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

5. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

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

FAR provision 52.229-11 and FAR clause 52.229-12 are included in this solicitation. This provision and clause concern the imposition of a 2 percent Federal excise tax withholding on any resultant contract award or payment request. This rule applies to Federal Government contracts for goods or services that are awarded to foreign persons - such as foreign contractors. It implements the Department of the Treasury's final regulations published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 55133 on August 18, 2016, under section 5000C of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the 2 percent tax on payments made by the U.S. Government to foreign persons pursuant to certain contracts.

Pursuant to the FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes, taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000 C may not be included in the contract price or reimbursed.

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

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

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

Line 6 Contract/reference number: W912EE25QA023

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

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

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

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

FAR 29.204 expressly states that "[a]gencies merely withhold the tax (section 5000C tax) for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All substantive issues regarding the underlying section 5000C tax, e.g., the imposition of, and exemption from the tax, are matters under the jurisdiction of the IRS."

Therefore, we cannot help you determine how the tax law applies to you. We strongly recommend that you contact the IRS and/or a tax professional should you have any questions of this nature. To be clear, this information does not constitute tax advice or a representation of your tax liability.

Furnishing this information does not create liability for the USACE for any Federal, state, or local taxes applicable to the above-referenced contract or any other contract.

For submission requirements and basis of evaluation:

Executed FAR Provision 52.229-11.

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

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance for this contract is 60 days or 720 hours. Two additional option years for 60 days or 720 hours are also available on this contract, but will be exercised at a later date. All work must be coordinated with the Government Technical Point of Contact listed below and in accordance with the prepared scope of work.

7. INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

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

4(g)

(2) SUBMIT INVOICE VIA EMAIL TO:

CEMVK-Invoices-Billings@usace.army.mil

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

POC AT:

TBD

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

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

PERFORMANCE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT. THE INVOICE MUST BE

CLEARLY MARKED "FINAL" AND SUBMITTED AS OUTLINED ABOVE

8. POINTS OF CONTACT

CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT:

TBD

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT:

TBD

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT:

Genna Wooten

PHONE: 601-631-5826

EMAIL: genna.w.wooten@usace.army.mil

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2023 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. Nov 2021 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. Jan 2025

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. Jan 2023 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024

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

Jan 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Apr 2022 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023

252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirement.

Jan 2023

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten. May 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items. (May 2008)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Postconsumer materialmeans a material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery, having completed its life as a consumer item. Postconsumer material is a part of the broader category of "recovered material."

"Recovered material" means waste materials and by-products recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process.

(b) The Contractor, on completion of this contract, shall-

(1) Estimate the percentage of the total recovered material content for EPA-designated item(s) delivered and/or used in contract performance, including, if applicable, the percentage of post-consumer material content; and

(2) Submit this estimate to ____________[Contracting Officer complete in accordance with agency procedures].

(End of clause)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC ____ Issue By DoDAAC ____ Admin DoDAAC ____

Inspect By DoDAAC ____ Ship To Code ____ Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. (Jan 2023)

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means-

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO) /International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD.

All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

"DoD item unique identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

" Enterprise " means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

" Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

"Government's unit acquisition cost" means-

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

"Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

"Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

"Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

" Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

"Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

"Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

"Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

"Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number…