Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.2 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

***PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY***

Solicitation number W9127S26QA056 is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

Set Aside, NAICS Code & Size Standard: This solicitation is being procured as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 238390 Other Building Finishers, which has an applicable size standard of $19M.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: This is a non-personal service contract to perform high pressure washing to properly clean all concrete bridge deck surfaces and to apply Hydrozo 100 sealer, or equal, to protect concrete surfaces from the elements and to increase the longevity of the concrete bridge deck surfaces at Dierks, DeQueen, and Gillham Lakes’ Control Tower Structures.

Place(s) and date(s) of performance:

• Services shall be performed at Dierks, DeQueen, and Gillham Control Tower Structures

• Performance Periods will be as follows:

• Base Period: Date of Contract Award – 31 March 2027

Quotes are due no later than September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST Only quotes submitted via email will be accepted. Submission format shall be .pdf and emailed to brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil. Please ensure the solicitation number, W9127S26QA056, is written in the subject line of your email.

Required Documents to Submit:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed).

2. Completed (filled in) Provisions, as applicable.

3. Pricing Schedule with unit prices and total prices.

4. Signed Amendments, as applicable.

This requirement is for commercial services, so please be cognizant of the following:

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items, is not applicable to this solicitation. Award will be made based on price only.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

*Please see the Clauses Incorporated by Reference section for additional clauses applicable to this acquisition.

**RFO 4.203-1(b) states Offerors or quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when they submit an offer or quotation.

Therefore, if your firm does not have an Active SAM account that is set to All Awards at the time of quote submission, your firm will be INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.** mailto:brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil mailto:bettye.l.mahoney@usace.army.mil http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1533_213837

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION COVER PAGE

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Contracting Division, Attention: Brandee Wright brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil

W9127S26QA056

Clean and Seal Bridge Decks DeQueen, Dierks, and Gillham Control Towers

Millwood Tri Lakes Project Office

Quote Submitted by:

Offeror Name:

Offeror Address:

Offeror Telephone:

Offeror Email Address:

Offeror Point of Contact:

Offeror Tax Identification Number (TIN):

Offeror UEI:

Offeror Cage Code:

Offeror Signature:

Date:

**RFO 4.203-1(b) states Offerors or quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when they submit an offer or quotation.

Therefore, if your firm does not have an Active SAM account that is set to All Awards at the time of quote submission, your firm will be INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.** mailto:brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Clean and Seal Bridge Deck - Dierks Lake

Product Service Code: Z1LB

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

238390

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

0002 Clean and Seal Bridge Deck - DeQueen Lake

Product Service Code: Z1LB

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

238390

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

0003 Clean and Seal Bridge Deck - Gillham Lake

Product Service Code: Z1LB

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

238390

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative.

1991-12

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

2018-12

Section I - Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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

2017-01

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

2011-01

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038) (Alternate I)

2026-02 Alternate I 2026-02

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

2014-12

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

(Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

2026-04

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to- Know Information.

2024-05

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace. 2024-05

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

2024-05

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

2018-10

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

2013-06

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.

1984-04

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-04

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

1992-04

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

2023-01

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities.

2022-04

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. 2013-06

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.

2023-01

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

2023-11

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

2024-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

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

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

Small business concern-

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

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

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

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

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

(3) For long-term contracts-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

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

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402.

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

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

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

2014-05

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

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

5341 or 5332.

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov/far www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. 2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR (a) Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

The use in this solicitation or contract of any (48 CFR Chap 2) clause with an (b) DFARS authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It [ ] is, [ ] is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

(End of provision)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern-

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

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

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United

States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ____ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is ____[insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

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

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

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

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [____________The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)

(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

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

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be-

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.

2023-01

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) (a) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

The use in this solicitation of any (48 CFR Chapter ) provision with an authorized (b) DFARS 2 deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Dierks, Dequeen, and Gillham Bridge Decks Cleaning and Sealing

August 2026

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal services contract to provide bridge deck cleaning and sealing services at the Dierks Lake Bridge Deck (71833), DeQueen Lake Bridge Deck (71832), and Gillham Lake Bridge Deck (71841).

1.2 Background: The purpose of this project is to perform high pressure washing to properly clean all concrete bridge deck surfaces and to apply Hydrozo 100 sealer, or equal, to protect concrete surfaces from the elements and to increase the longevity of the concrete bridge deck surfaces at Dierks, DeQueen, and Gillham Lakes’ Control Tower Structures.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to complete the bridge deck cleaning and sealing services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents. The Contractor shall use equipment that is rated as 2500psi or greater to ensure all debris is removed from all concrete surfaces. Contract shall provide a water tank or equal on the bridge decks to supply water to their pressure washing equipment to complete these requirements. Note: NO CLEANING AGENTS shall be used due to the bridge decks being suspended over the water surface of each lake. It is recommended to wet all areas prior to pressure washing. The Contractor shall use powered blowers to ensure all surfaces are completely dry prior to applying sealer to concrete surfaces. Contractor shall seal all prepared concrete surfaces with HYDROZO 100 or equal in accordance with all manufacturer’s recommendations. Contractor is responsible for removal of all debris material from pressure washing and sealing deck off of Government Property. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents. The contractor must complete all services on all bridge decks within 120 days of award of the contract.

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to obtain services to clean, prepare, and reseal the concrete bridge decks at Dierks Lake, DeQueen Lake, and Gillham Lake. The structures are subject to environmental weathering, freeze-thaw cycles, and moisture infiltration. To extend the service life of the bridge decks, and to protect the underlying reinforcements from moisture ingress, Hydrozo 100, or equal will be applied by roller method in order to seal the concrete.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP) the contractor’s existing quality assurance system shall be utilized in accordance with FAR 12.208. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within 10 days after date of contract award.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 10 days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 5 to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 10 prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance of proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team;

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals);

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance;

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items

(Paragraph 1.7 Key Control); if applicable

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials;

(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 12 hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 3 days.

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

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.)

deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0800 to 1500, Monday through Friday. except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours are 0800 to 1500, Monday through Friday. except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0800 to 1500, Monday through Friday. except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Any work required outside of these hours must be requested 24 hours in advance and approved by the COR. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Work Plan.

The plan, as a minimum, shall identify regularly scheduled work (to include location, work to be completed, timeline, etc.) If the need for extended work hours is anticipated, the Contractor must receive approval from the Contracting Officer at a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to execution. Extended work hours will not warrant additional pay from the government.

The Contractor’s proposed Work Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review within 10 after date of contract award. The Government will review and either accept or return their comments to the Contractor within 10 days. The Contractor shall then have 3 days to submit a Final Work Plan. Any proposed change to the accepted Final Work Plan is required to be resubmitted via the COR for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer at a minimum thirty (30) days prior to implementation. The timeline noted above shall apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Dierks Lake Bridge Deck, DeQueen Lake Bridge Deck, and Gillham Lake Bridge Deck.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Program: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must meet the Little Rock District Security Requirements shown below and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254).

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254.The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with Little Rock District Security Requirements. The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the DoD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), and the NISPOM rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 24 Feb 2021. The NISPOM is the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to which contractors must implement and comply.

1.6.3 Background Checks: Background checks are required for this contract. The primary contractor and all Contractor Employees or subcontractors performing on this contract must meet the Little Rock District Security Requirements below. All background checks must be initiated within 10 days of award of this contract. Work shall not begin until background checks are complete and clearances are given from the Little Rock District Security Office.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT CONTRACTS

1. General Overview.

a. At a minimum, the Little Rock District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not grant any individual unescorted physical access to Federal property and/or the authorization to perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency without first verifying identity and citizenship, as well as vetting such individual against the National Crime Information Center Interstate identification Index (NCIC-III) and the Terrorism Screening Data Base (TSDB).

b. Individuals who (1) require issuance of a physical access key to federal property; (2) require unescorted physical access to Federal property or perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency for a duration of longer than 6 consecutive months; (3) require access to government information systems and/or networks; or, (4) require issuance of a Common Access Card are must also undergo a Tier 1 background investigation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This process is initiated by the Little Rock District Security Office, details located in paragraph 2b.

c. Proposed foreign contractors seeking to work on a USACE contract must be cleared through the Department of State prior to having site access. To obtain approval, each individual must complete and submit the appropriate documents for processing. The required procedure takes approximately 45 business days to process once all documentation is completed properly and submitted. In order to initiate this process, please call the Little Rock District Security Office at (501) 324-7138 as soon as possible.

d. The security provisions of this contract and/or applicable task order apply to all Contractor and

Subcontractor Employees (CSEs).

e. The Little Rock District Security Office reserves the right to require additional information or upgrade the security requirement(s) of any contract and/or applicable task order; this includes upgrading the investigation standard for specific CSEs.

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

g. Prime Contractors will appoint ONE (1) point of contact (POC) who is responsible for communicating with and submitting all background investigation packages to the Little Rock District Security Office. The Little Rock District Security Office will not communicate directly with any contractor and subcontractor employee (CSE) other than the appointed point of contact.

h. Background Investigation packages will be submitted for each CSE at a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to contract start. Investigation packages can be transmitted using any of the methods specified in paragraph 3.

i. CSEs working on this contract must always have a REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card with them.

j. Any change in personnel (whether an addition or replacement) throughout the duration of the contract will require the new person or replacement person to be vetted and approved by the Little Rock District Security Office in accordance with the requirements contained herein, prior to being granted Work Authorization or Site Access.

k. Throughout the duration of this contract or any applicable task orders, the Little Rock District Security Office shall be notified of the arrest or conviction of any CSE. CSEs may be denied access upon the discovery of such information.

l. The CSE POC is responsible for contacting either the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or the Little Rock District Security Office, prior to the first day of work, to receive a list of approved individuals to be onsite. CSEs must be aware that COR, USACE personnel, and/or Security Office personnel can and will conduct identification checks on all persons onsite at USACE property. Any person found onsite without proper identification or approval will be escorted offsite.

m. Applies to Powerplant Control Rooms only. A Little Rock District employee must always be present while a

CSE is performing work inside the control room. CSEs will be required to sign-in to the control room daily.

2. Background Investigation Package Requirements

a. All CSEs are required to provide the following documents to the Little Rock District Security Office.

(1) SWL form 487 dated 2016, Contractor Required Information Form. Form must be complete and clearly legible. This form can be obtained through the COR or the Little Rock District Security Office.

(2) A clearly legible COLOR copy of the CSE’s REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card. Photo must be clearly visible. If a CSE does not have a REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card, he/she will be required to provide a clearly legible COLOR copy of his/her non-REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card AND a clearly legible his/her proof of citizenship document or proof of authorization to work in the United States. Acceptable documents are:

(a) E-Verify Case Verification Form

(b) U.S. Birth Certificate

(c) U.S. Passport

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

(e) U.S. Certification of Naturalization

(f) FS-545, Certificate of Birth Abroad

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

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

(i) Workers’ Visa

(j) Permanent Resident Card

b. CSEs who (1) require issuance of a physical access key to federal property; (2) require unescorted physical access to Federal property or perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency for a duration of longer than 6 consecutive months; (3) require access to government information systems and/or networks; or, (4) require issuance of a Common Access Card are also required to undergo a Tier 1 background investigation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The Little Rock District Security Office must initiate this investigation for each CSE before they are granted work authorization or site access. To initiate such investigation, the following documents are required in addition to the requirements specified above:

(1) OF 306- Declaration for Federal Employment Form. Form must be complete and clearly legible. This form can be obtained through the COR or the Little Rock District Security Office.

(2) Fingerprints: electronically or manually using the FD258 card. Contact the Little Rock District Security

Office (501-324-7138) to coordinate fingerprinting.

Note. After all the required documents have been received, the Little Rock District Security Office requests the Tier 1 through the Army Personnel Security Investigation - Center of Excellence (PSI-COE). CSEs will receive emails from the PSI-COE and an online database called “E-QIP”. CSEs must complete and submit their electronic personnel form in E-QIP as soon as possible.

3. Background Investigation Package Transmission.

a. All methods must have a transmittal letter that contains the following information:

engenerrs

1) Contract Number and Title

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

3) Prime Contractor contact information

b. If mailed- the investigation package will be transmitted in an opaque envelope. Mailing Address:

USACE SWL

Attn: Security Office 700 West Capitol Ave (room 6410) P.O. Box 867 Little Rock, AR 72201

c. If faxed- transmittal letter must be the first document, and it must also state: “Page(s) that contain PII follow”. Fax number: (501) 324-5471

d. If emailed- Documents must be password protected as they contain personally identifiable information.

Passwords to documents must be sent in separate email. Email address: m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil

Note. Incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc., will be returned for correction and/ or completion and can delay the CSE from beginning work.

4. Background Investigation Disqualifying Factors.

a. Vetting that results in the discovery of any of the following derogatory information will result in an automatic denial:

(1) Being identified in the NCIC known or appropriately suspected terrorist (KST) file or TSDB report as known to be, or is suspected of being, a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity;

(2) Being registered as a sex offender;

(3) Current arrest warrant, regardless of the offense or violation;

(4) Current bar from entry or access to a Federal installation or facility;

(5) Conviction of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, or drug possession with intent to sell or distribute;

(6) Conviction for espionage, sabotage, sedition, treason, terrorism, or murder;

(7) Felony conviction within the last 10 years regardless of the offense or violation;

(8) Felony conviction for a firearms or explosives violation regardless of when the…