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7. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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(If other than Item 7)

15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

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OFFEROR

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

W912HZ 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and via email conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

MELISSA A KEEN 601-634-4880

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

9 - 18 J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 21 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 22 - 23 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

FAX:

TEL:

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

13 Apr 2020

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912HZ20R0009

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 9,725,000 Job

LABOR

FFP-LOE

The Contractor shall provide services in accordance with Section C, all applicable attachments/exhibits, and the fully burdened labor rates in Section B.

Specific requirements will be identified through Performance Work Statements to be included in each Task Order.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

CEILING PRICE

0002 Job

OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

COST

The Contractor shall execute all requirements for authorized other direct costs (ODC) in accordance with Section C, all applicable attachments/exhibits.

Specific requirements will be identified through Performance Work Statements to be included in each Task Order.

ESTIMATED COST

0003 1 Job

CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

FFP

The contractor shall provide all Contractor Manpower Reporting in accordance with Section H.

NET AMT

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

2,500.00 $2,500.00 9,900,000.00 $9,900,000.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

2,500.00 $2,500.00 9,900,000.00 $9,900,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

LABOR CATEGORIES

Labor Category Hourly Rate

Year 1

Senior Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI

Level VII

Level VIII

Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI

Level VII

Level VIII

Level IX

Level X

Research Assistant

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI

Year 2

Senior Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI

Level VII

Level VIII

Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI

Level VII

Level VIII

Level IX

Level X

Research Assistant

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Year 3

Senior Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level VII

Level VIII

Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI

Level VII

Level VIII

Level IX

Level X

Research Assistant

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Year 4

Senior Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI

Level VII

Level VIII

Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level VI

Level VII

Level VIII

Level IX

Level X

Research Assistant

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Year 5

Senior Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI

Level VII

Level VIII

Scientist

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

Level VI

Level VII

Level VIII

Level IX

Level X

Research Assistant

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

THE OFFEROR SHALL SUBMIT PRICING FOR ALL FIVE YEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THE

PROPOSAL NONRESPONSIVE.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

- Performance Work Statement-

Research and Development Services for the Water Quality and Contaminant Modeling Branch

1. INTRODUCTION

General: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the ID/IQ contract that is required by the Water Quality and Contaminants Modeling Branch (EPW) located in the Environmental Laboratory (EL) of the Engineering and Research and Development Center (ERDC).

Background: The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL), Water Quality and Contaminants Modeling Branch (EP-W), Numerical Models for Assessment of Watershed Contaminants and Living Resources Team and the Cognitive Ecology and Ecohydraulics Team require tasks and deliverables for the development and application of predictive mathematical models to solve complex environmental challenges through multi-disciplinary integration of science and engineering. Outcomes of this research are to elucidate the ecological process issues that reduce the contamination of waterways and ground water to protect the environment, fish and wildlife.

2. SCOPE:

The contract will provide tasks for the Research and Development (R&D) being executed by the teams of the EP-W both at Vicksburg, MS and remote field sites as is applicable; Contractor Officer Representatives (CORs) will be appointed to oversee each task order. This contract aims at satisfying the Army and DoD requirements by containing specific tasks which include a multi-disciplinary approach to basic and applied environmental research to study the effects on water contaminants for civil works, military projects, and environmental decision analysis.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

Security Clearance: If a DoD Classified Security Clearance is required by the task order, Contractor personnel must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining appropriate security clearances. Contractor must provide their classified CAGE code. Overarching security requirements and Contractor access to classified information shall be as specified in the basic DD Form 254, which will be further identified in the DD Form 254 for each Task Order, as required. All contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, shall have at a minimum a favorable National Agency Check (NAC).

4. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

General: The contractor shall perform research, development and evaluation tasks for the Army and DoD civil and military missions. The contractor shall perform research work in all areas previously referenced; be capable of readily performing tasks for related activities; e.g., fabrication and instrumentation of existing models; coordination and conduct of major field investigations; theoretical studies; laboratory experimental work and computational modeling. The contractor shall be responsible for the cost of medical monitoring and training needed to complete tasks and deliverables (i.e. fish tagging). Specific research activities, medical monitoring, and training will be outlined in each task and may include:

Field Data Collection and Mitigation Design (Biological, Chemical, Physical)

(1) Develop, implement, and conduct field data collection.

(2) Collect, preserve, record, store/transport samples and data.

(3) Analyze samples and field data and prepare reports in connection with the above.

(4) Possess demonstrable experience in developing and designing mitigation features for water quality constituents.

Laboratory Research

(1) Plan and conduct a variety of research tasks in laboratories with abiotic materials (e.g., contaminated and uncontaminated soils, sediments, fluids) and biota (e.g., microbes, aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates, plants), to address behavior, toxicology, chemical, and remediation.

(2) Operate and maintain research laboratories, maintain animal holding facilities, and analytical facilities and equipment. Personnel must be trained in animal handling procedures and protocol development.

(3) Operate, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation.

(4) Plan and conduct specific tasks for the continued development of the Eulerian-Lagrangian-Agent Methods (ELAMs) which will allow ERDC researchers to solve complex water resources development issues and improve ecosystem restoration activities.

(6) Develop, operate, and maintain aquatic sensors (e.g.,tags), hydroacustic equipment, and other sophisticated instruments.

Model Development Testing and Application

(1) Plan and conduct a variety of research modeling tasks to develop new models, incorporate existing models, link models, and build pre- and post-processors for freshwater and marine environments.

(2) Plan and conduct tasks for model testing, calibration, and verification.

(3) Preparation of presentations, posters, reports, technical notes, webinars, and draft journal manuscripts documenting items 1 and 2.

(4) Prepare literature reviews, obtain, collate, analyze, summarize, and plot data.

(5) Participate in teleconferences, meetings, briefings, and videoconferences with sponsors and stakeholders.

Water Quality and Contaminant Algorithm Development, Statistical Analysis, and Big Data Mining

(1) Develop new water quality and contaminant algorithms.

(2) Code newly developed algorithms in current state-of-the-art object oriented programming languages.

(3) Identify emerging military constituents of concern (e.g. perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)).

(4) Perform statistical analysis and big data mining.

Minimum Requirements for Labor Categories:

Senior Scientist

• Supervises and works alongside contractor associate scientists in their daily operations and research in diverse biological areas. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Senior Scientist I: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 0 years experience in the field or related area.

Senior Scientist II: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 1-2 years experience in the field or related area.

Senior Scientist III: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 2-5 years experience in the field or

Senior Scientist IV: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 5-7 years experience in the field or

Senior Scientist V: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 7-10 years experience in the field or

Senior Scientist VI: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 10-15 years experience in the field or related area.

Senior Scientist VII: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 15-20 years experience in the

Senior Scientist VIII: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with more than 20 years experience in the

Scientist

• Performs a variety of laboratory and field procedures using established synthetic methods and techniques. Conducts experiments, some moderately complex, and collects field samples. Conducts and interprets routine data. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Collects a variety of samples. Develops testing procedures or direct activities of other contractors in laboratory and maintains files. The Scientist records test data and prepares reports, summaries, and charts that interpret test results and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Scientist I Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 1-2 years experience in the

Scientist II Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 2-5 years experience in the

Scientist III Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 5-10 years experience in the

Scientist IV Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 10-15 years experience in the

Scientist V Requires a Bachelor’s Degree o r Master’s Degree in their field of specialty with 1-2 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience.

Scientist VI Requires a Bachelor’s Degree o r Master’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 2-5

Scientist VII Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 5-10 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience.

Scientist VIII Requires a Bachelor’s Degree o r Master’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 10-15

Scientist IX Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 15-20 years

Scientist X Requires Master’s Degree in their field of specialty, with more than 20 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience.

Research Assistant

• Oversees experiment scheduling, collection of data, performs data analysis and data reporting. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Conducts research including the collection of information and samples. Analyzes experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings. Keeps detailed logs of all work-related activities. Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, and robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.

Cleans, maintains and prepares supplies and work areas. Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Research Assistant I Requires a high school diploma or an Associates’ Degree, with 1-5 years experience in the field or related area.

Research Assistant II Requires an Associates’ Degree, with 5-10 years experience in the field or related area.

Research Assistant III Requires an Associates’ Degree, with 10-15 years experience in the field or related area.

Research Assistant IV Requires a B a c h e l o r ’ s Degree, with 1-5 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. .

Research Assistant V Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, with 5-10 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience.

Research Assistant VI Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 10-15 years

Travel Requirements: Travel may be required within the Continental United States. This will be identified on an as needed base at the Task Order level. The contractor will be reimbursed for travel in accordance with FAR 31.205-46.

Place of Performance: Place of performance will be specified at the task order level.

Period of Performance: The period of performance shall begin as specified in each task and will end as specified by each task unless options are exercised by the government.

Deliverables: Specific deliverables will be outlined in each task order issued. A typical deliverable may include, but not be limited to, progress reports, technical report/papers, and statistical results, etc. Deliverables will typically be specified in individual task orders.

Performance: The contractor shall perform work as specified by the task orders. Each task order will include, as a minimum, a PWS for the work to be performed and any travel, misc. costs and deliverables as appropriate.

Performance will be monitored as stated in the QASP.

5. Contractor Employee Conduct

Contractor personnel shall observe and comply with all applicable departmental and agency regulations, policies, and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, etc.). The contractor shall ensure that all contractor personnel represent a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct does not reflect discredit on the United States Government.

When contractor personnel are working on Government facilities or participating at Government meetings, they shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges at a minimum must have the employee name and word “contractor” displayed. Ideally, the company name will appear on the badge.

Additionally, not withstanding any other provisions in the PWS, the contractor shall identify themselves as a contractor in meetings, telephone conversations, all written communications and work situations so that their actions cannot be construed as acts of a Government official. The contractor shall take no actions that bind the government to a final decision or results in the exercise of governmental discretion.

6. Removal of Contractor Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons

The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the contractor to remove any contractor employee from Government facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Such removal does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to provide sufficient qualified personnel for adequate and timely service. The Contracting Officer will provide the contractor with an immediate rationale for removal of contractor employee.

7. Conflict of Interest

Neither the contractor nor its on-site employees shall utilize their knowledge of or access to information, sensitive or otherwise, for individual or company gain. Each on-site contractor employee shall be required to sign a Non- Disclosure Statement.

8. Phase-In and Phase-Out of Contract and Continuity of Services

The Contractor must recognize that services under this contract must continue without interruption and that upon contract receipt and expiration, the preceding contractor/successor, the Government, or another Contractor may continue services. The Contractor agrees to exercise its best effort and cooperate effectively in an orderly and efficient transition from any preceding contractor and to any successor contractor. If a successor contract is awarded prior to the final expiration date of this contract, the Government may issue task orders to the successor Contractor prior to this contract’s expiration date. The Contractor shall provide coordination of phase-in and phase-out services at no additional cost to the Government, as long as there is an active task order.

9. Personnel Administration

The Contractor shall provide the following management and completed tasks and deliverables as required. The contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. Contractors are not expected to work during designated Government non-work days or other periods where Government offices are closed due to weather or security conditions. The Contractor shall maintain the currency of their employees by providing initial and refresher training to meet the PWS requirements. The Contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements for employees. The Contractor shall provide administrative services to employees in a timely fashion (time keeping, leave processing, pay, emergency needs). The contractor shall provide necessary infrastructure for contract tasks.

10. Business Relations The government’s technical point of contact (POC) will contact the vendor at any time during the duration of the contracting period to provide information required to carry out contracted services. The service contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the service contract agreement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel.

11. Subcontract Management

The Contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement. The prime contractor shall manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) concerns. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

12. Security and Safety

Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training:

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 requiring Common Access Card (CAC):

The contractor and all sub-contractors employees will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following:

(1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an interim CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.”

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.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g., iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something):

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training."

Contactors Requiring Access to Government Information Systems:

All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter in accordance with personnel security standards listed in AR 25-2 (Information Assurance), an appropriate background investigation will be conducted prior to accessing the government information systems.

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.

Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) certification:

All contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract IAW DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239-7001 and AR 25-2. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas:

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

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.

13. Government Furnished Property and Services

Government furnished property and services will be specified in each Task Order. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular task order, the Government will provide all facilities, utilities, equipment and materials necessary to accomplish the work for “on-site” contractor employees:

Desk Chair Access to copy machine Access to facsimile machine Telephone, including long distance and voice mail Desktop computer (PC) with access to printer Cell Phone as determined necessary by the COR

Analytical balances Autoclave Bath and probe sonicators Centrifuges Electronic Multi-well pipettors Environmental Chambers ERDC Supercomputers

Fish Flumes High Performance Computing Facility High Performance Liquid Chromatographs with UV and Mass Spectrometer detectors Meters, probes, pH testers, analytical balances Microscopes (compound and dissecting) Multi-PCU Computer Clusters for Bioinformatics Analysis Scintillation counter Spectrophotometer Vortexes

Government furnished computers may be hand-receipted to the Contractor. The liability for the repair of damaged Government property shall be subject to the terms of the “Government Property” clause set forth in Section I of this solicitation. When Government property is furnished to the Contractor, a Government property control receipt will be completed and signed by the Contractor. The property control receipt will indicate the assigned location for use of the property by the Contractor. A copy of the property control receipt will be furnished to the Contractor.

Upon the return of the Government property to the Government, the Government property control receipt will be completed indicating the return of the property by the Contractor. A copy of the returned property control receipt will be furnished to the Contractor. All Government property furnished to the Contractor shall be accomplished in accordance with this procedure. The Contractor shall be responsible and accountable for all Government property furnished to the Contractor. The Contractor shall establish a property control system for the use, control, protection, and preservation of Government property assigned to the contractor.

Unless otherwise specified in a particular task order, the contractor(s) with a valid National Agency Check (NAC) will be provided access to the host base’s unclassified computer network. The NAC must be verified through the Automated Security Clearance Approval System (ASCAS) roster of validation from the contractors security manager will be provided access to the host base’s unclassified computer network and its inherent capabilities including, but not limited to: Internet access, electronic mail, file and print services, and dial-in network access.

The contractor shall be aware of and abide with all government regulations concerning the authorized use of the government’s computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit government personnel or advertise job openings.

14. Performance Metrics

This is a performance-based acquisition; therefore performance metrics will be used. Contractor performance will be measured based on quality of customer satisfaction, timeliness of submission of deliverables, and timeliness of submission of proper invoices. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) provides a systematic method to evaluate performance for the stated contract. The QASP explains the following:

What will be monitored How monitoring will take place Who will conduct the monitoring How monitoring efforts and results will be documented

The QASP does not detail how the contractor accomplishes the work. Rather, the QASP is created with the premise that the contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. It is the Government’s responsibility to be objective, fair, and consistent in evaluating performance. In addition, the QASP should recognize that unforeseen and uncontrollable situations may occur.

The QASP is a living document and, as such, may be changed as needed. However, the Contracting Officer must approve changes. The COR will submit recommended changes to the Contracting Officer for approval.

The QASP shall comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 37.6, Performance Based Acquisition and 46.4, Government Contract Quality Assurance. In addition, FAR, Subpart 46.103, Contracting Officer Responsibilities, states that agencies shall develop quality assurance surveillance plans when acquiring services.

The Contractor shall provide their own Quality Management Plan clearly stating the assurance of work quality according to their policies.

15. QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall develop a Task/Delivery Order QCP and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with the IDIQ contract and this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractors QCP is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The finalized QCP will be accepted by the Government at the time of the award of the Task/Delivery Order. The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of required modifications to the plan during the period of performance. The Contractor then shall coordinate suggested modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the program during the period of performance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for review no later than 10 working days prior to effective date of the change. The QCP shall be subject to the Governments review and approval. The Government may find the QCP "unacceptable" whenever the Contractors procedures do not accomplish quality control objective(s). The Contractor shall revise the QCP within 10 working days from receipt of notice that QCP is found "unacceptable."

16. Non-Personal Services The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

17. Performance Requirements Summary Requirement Performance Objectives

Performance Threshold

Completed tasks and deliverables for Research and Development, science and engineering projects and programs

95% Time spent on tasks and deliverables for Customers’ mission related R&D, science and engineering, and administrative tasks

95% satisfaction rate as determined by customer surveys

Summary of Monthly Task Billing Statement

100% Submission (Due by the 10th calendar day of the month following the month in which the services were performed.)

Financial Reporting

100% Submission Monthly Invoice (Due by the 15th calendar day of the month)

Security Requirements

100% Compliance of Security Requirements as stated in Section 12 of the PWS

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.246-7 Inspection Of Research And Development Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 Specific deliverables or performance requirements will be identified in individual task orders.

F.2. Place(s) of Delivery.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR- ERDC) is responsible for inspection and acceptance of all deliverables provided under this contract. Originals and copies of all correspondence that require Government certification and signature shall be delivered to the COR-ERDC.

F.3. Notice Regarding Late Delivery.

The contractor shall notify the COR in writing as soon as it becomes apparent that a scheduled delivery will be late.

The contractor shall include in the notification the rationale for late delivery, the expected date for the delivery and the project impact. Any changes affecting the period of performance of the task order will be executed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

F.4. Period Of Performance/Funding Limitation

The scheduled ordering period for the resulting contract is five years. Maximum value is $9,900,000.00. Minimum obligation amount is $100,000.00.

F.5. Place of Performance

Specific requirements for performance location will be spelled out in each task order Performance Work Statement.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

Section G - Contract Administration Data

ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

G.1. INVOICING.

On this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract, the payment office will be specified on each individual task order in Block 18a.of the DD Form 1155. The Contractor’s invoices may be submitted as frequently as monthly for work performed and/or supplies received.

G.2. OTHER PAYMENT OFFICE

Task orders may be issued under this contract that designate different payment offices. Specific payment instructions will be stated at the task order level.

G.3. IDENTIFICATION OF CORRESPONDENCE

All correspondence whether submitted electronically or via mail by the Contractor under this contract shall reference the Contract Number, the Task Order Number(s) and contain a subject line. In addition the Contractor shall develop and provide for acceptance by the Contracting Officer a sequential serialization format for all correspondence submitted to and received from the Government.

G.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE.

The Contractor will be notified in writing of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the authority which the COR will exercise under the terms of this contract. The COR will be the Government's point of contact for the Contractor in all matters relating to this contract.

G.5. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing of the name, address and telephone number of the person who will represent the Contractor. The notification shall also state the authority which the Representative can exercise under the terms of this contract.

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1 ORDERING METHODS

The contracting officer will order the supplies/services hereunder by the issuance of task orders using DD Form 1155. Orders will be firm-fixed-price level of effort (FFPLOE). All orders shall be issued on a DD Form 1155, and the orders shall incorporate the terms and conditions of this contract.

H.2 MINIMUM ORDERING OBLIGATION

The Government’s minimum ordering obligation is established at $100,000.00.

H.3 OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Other direct costs are allowable to the extent they are reasonable, allocable, and determined to be allowable. Unless otherwise negotiated by task order, reimbursable costs shall be limited to travel (IAW FAR 31.205-46), training (IAW FAR 31.205-44) and medical monitoring. All cost items shall be reimbursed in accordance with referenced FAR parts, only when prior authorization has been received from the CO or COR as specified in task order requirement. Breakdown/documentation to support cost reimbursable items may be designated at task order level and must be in compliance with FAR Part 31 provision incorporated by reference.

H.4 MINIMUM REQUIRED INSURANCE

In accordance with paragraph (a) of the contract clause entitled "Insurance--Work on a Government Installation," the Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

(a) WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State worker's compensation and occupational disease statutes. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required.

(b) GENERAL LIABILITY. The contracting officer shall require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

H.5 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: https://cmra.army.mil/Login.aspx. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative;

(2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language: and (13) Number of contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor’s systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site.

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government SEP 2006 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY 2014 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions

OCT 2010

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct OCT 2015 52.204-2 Security Requirements AUG 1996 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 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2018

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation OCT 2010 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2018 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting JAN 2017 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013 52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans OCT 2015 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUL 2014 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans FEB 2016 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-46 Evaluation Of Compensation For Professional Employees FEB 1993 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons JAN 2019 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification OCT 2015 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for

EPA-Designated Items

MAY 2008

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems MAY 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

AUG 2018

52.227-1 Alt I Authorization And Consent (Dec 2007) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

DEC 2007

52.227-11 Patent Rights--Ownership By The Contractor MAY 2014 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-2 Payments Under Fixed-Price Research And Development

Contracts

APR 1984

52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-22 Limitation Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-25 Prompt Payment JAN 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984 52.243-1 Alt V Changes--Fixed-Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate V APR 1984 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items AUG 2019 52.246-25 Limitation Of Liability--Services FEB 1997 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense- Contract-Related Felonies

DEC 2008

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of…