Combined Synopsis_Solicitation OPWASH_W91151-25-Q-0005.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation W91151-25-Q-0005 OPWASH Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W91151-25-Q-0005. This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07, effective 30 September 2024 and DFARS Defense Publication Notice Current to DPN: 04 November 2024.

MICC Fort Cavazos intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract for the operational washdown services of unit equipment including vehicles, trailers, and containers, to include Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to lift containers for cleaning the bottom of containers. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services. This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition.

See the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for full requirement details.

Your points of contact for this requirement are as follows:

Contract Specialist: Claire Betterbed, claire.p.betterbed.mil@army.mil Contracting Officer: Michelle Royall, michelle.r.royall.mil@army.mil

This solicitation will close at 2:00 PM Central Time on November 6, 2024. Quotations received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with FAR 52.212- 1(f) and will not be evaluated. The Contracting Officer intends to make an award without discussions; however, that does not prevent the Contracting Officer from holding discussions if it is in the best interests of the government. All quotes must reference and acknowledge all amendments posted to this solicitation, if applicable.

All questions must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM Central Time on November 5, 2024, to both the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer at the above email addresses. E-mail is the preferred method for questions. Requests shall be marked with solicitation number W91151-25-Q-0005.

Period of Performance: 12 November 2024 to 15 November 2024

Place of Performance: Fort Cavazos, TX mailto:michelle.r.royall.mil@army.mil

The Contractor shall submit all and any other pertinent information for the following Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs). Include sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation.

CLIN Description QTY UI Unit

Price Total Price

0001 Operational Washdown Services – Wheeled Vehicles – QTY: 127 Contractor shall provide operational washdown services on Wheeled Vehicles IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contractor shall be prepared to accommodate an increase in equipment up to 10% at no additional cost to the Government.

FOB: Destination

PSC: S207

1 Job $ $

0002 Operational Washdown Services – Containers

QTY: 15

Contractor shall provide operational washdown services on Containers IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contractor shall be prepared to accommodate an increase in equipment up to 10% at no additional cost to the Government.

1 Job $ $

0003 Operational Washdown Services – Special Loads

QTY: 134

Contractor shall provide operational washdown services on Special Loads IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contractor shall be prepared to accommodate an increase in equipment up to 10% at no additional cost to the Government.

1 Job $ $

Attachments

Attachment 1 – C-553 Unit Density List (Equipment List)

Clauses

The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation and may be reviewed at:

https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/farProvisions/Clauses by Reference

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and DEC 2023

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and NOV 2021

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- OCT 2020

Representation.

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-- DEC 2023

Representation and Disclosures.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and SEP 2023

Commercial Services 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial MAY 2024

Products and Commercial Services 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and NOV 2023

Commercial Services 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations FEB 2024 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain JUN 2020

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

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-2 Payments Under Fixed-Price Research And Development APR 1984

Contracts 52.232-6 Payment Under Communication Service Contracts with APR 1984

Common Carriers 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-1 Alt I Disputes (May 2014) - Alternate I DEC 1991 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD SEP 2011

Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.232-7007 Limitation Of Government's Obligation APR 2014 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial NOV 2023

Services

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Delivery schedule

(ii) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement

(iii) Price

Past performance is N/A.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

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

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

XXX (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

XXX (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

XXX (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

XXX (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C.

4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community--see FAR 3.900(a).

(5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract

Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(6) [Reserved]

XXX (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

(8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery

Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

XXX (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Federal

Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

(11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--

Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

(ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

(12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

(13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

(14) [Reserved]

(15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(17) [Reserved]

XXX (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

(19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

XXX (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

(21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

(ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.

(22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

(23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

(24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

XXX (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

XXX (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

(27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

(28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

XXX (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(32) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O. 13126).

(33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(34)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

XXX (35)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

XXX (36)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

(37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

XXX (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

(41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

(43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

(44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

(45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

(46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

(47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022)) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

(ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

(iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

(v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note).

(51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

XXX (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513).

(56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

(57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

(58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

XXX (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

(64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

(ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-- Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-- Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order

14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

(8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13706).

(9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and

(d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C.

4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) XXX (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within TEN (10) calendar days of the end of the performance period.

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 20 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

52.252-2 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):

https://www.acqusition.gov/

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

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

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

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall— http://www.acqusition.gov/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) For fixed price line items—

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

N/A

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

Invoice 2in1

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

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

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

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

http://www.sam.gov/

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

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0490 Issue By DoDAAC W91151 Admin DoDAAC** W91151 Service Approver (DoDAAC)

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC)

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

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

(g) WAWF point of contact.

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

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

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Operational Washdown

November 2024

PART 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services 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 operational washdown of unit equipment. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform operational washdown as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

1.1.1. Background The purpose of this requirement is to ensure unit equipment is washed in preparation for C/553rd, 1CSDB unit deployment.

1.2. Contractor shall contain, collect, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and residues generated because of this contract, and dispose of all wastes off the military installation at disposal sites authorized by federal, state, local, and installation laws and regulations.

1.2.1. The desired result is to washdown all pieces of military equipment prior to agricultural sanitization and shipment of equipment to deployed location.

1.3. Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal services. Understand the details and responsibilities of Operational Washdown requirements and have the capability to set up all required facilities in designated locations to conduct the services without delay. Meet all safety and environmental requirement per the installation guidance and provide the services to meet the agriculture clearance requirement based on the COR’s given timeline.

1.3.1. The government will prepare and stage all equipment prior to the contractor performing Operational Washdown with pressure washers.

1.3.2. The contractor shall setup and establish Operational Washdown sites at facilities identified by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The contractor will have full access to facilities, to include a power connection, during the period of performance. The contractor can access the facilities prior to the period of performance for a walk thru/site survey by request sent to the COR. Although water is available on site, the contractor is responsible to ensure that sufficient water is available for continuous hours of operation. The contractor will establish a site to support cleaning of equipment including, wheeled vehicles, trailers, and containers. The contractor will provide the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to lift containers so the bottom of the containers can be washed. The contractor will establish wastewater runoff collection equipment to ensure100% of wastewater runoff from the washdown sites is captured. The contractor will remediate and remove all wastewater daily. The contractor will dispose of wastewater in accordance with all EPA, state, and federal regulations. The contractor is responsible for fully remediating all leaks and spills of the containment system regardless of the circumstances for which they were created.

1.3.3. The contractor will wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

1.3.4. The Contractor will track washed vehicles by type and bumper number.

1.3.5. The Contractor shall be present for a Start of Work Meeting at FCTX within 3 days of notification of award. The Contractor shall record all information discussed at the site visit and submit requests for information to the Contracting Officer following the site visit.

1.3.6. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits to perform disinfecting work on a Federal installation and be insured in accordance with FAR requirements.

All work shall comply with applicable State, local and Federal laws and regulations, industry standards, manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations.

1.3.7. The contractor shall be responsible for the purchase of all equipment supplies required to complete the washing of each piece of equipment along with associated safety equipment. Safety equipment used, such as 10ilb fire extinguishers will meet safety standards IAW AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program,

1.3.8. The Contractor shall be responsible and bound by all federal, state, and local laws, OSHA regulations, the US Army Environmental and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) 4500.9-R Part V. Chapter 505., Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) 4500.9-R Part V. Chapter 506. DoD Customs and Border Clearance Senior Agricultural Agent (SAA) Program. Where the standards conflict, the Contractor shall perform to the higher standard. The contractor foreman is responsible to ensure personnel performing equipment washdown remain in full PPE while performing their duties.

1.3.9. The Contractor shall apply for and obtain DPW permits for this project prior to any type of disinfecting job or use of water hydrants and/or sewage system. If use of fire hydrant is requested, a reduced pressure assembly zone (RPZ) attachment is required. For extended use of water requirement, contact DPW Water Section at (254) 288-3629.

1.3.10. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to facilities or surrounding areas caused by the Contractor. If damage occurs the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. If damage to Fort Cavazos facilities occur, the contractor is responsible for repairing the facility or reimbursing the Fort Cavazos Department of Public Works (DPW) based off a final assessment by Fort Cavazos DPW.

1.3.11. During disinfecting, there shall be no use of any tobacco products within 50 feet of the site, regardless of whether the work is inside a facility, or the surrounding site. Any areas disturbed by this service shall be returned to the original condition prior to the final inspection date.

1.4. Period of Performance: This contract’s period of performance is12-15 November 2024. During the working day, contractor ensures all equipment is correctly and safely washed. If work cannot occur on a normal workday within the period of performance, the government reserves the right to direct that work continue on weekends and federal holidays as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) directs. The standard work hours will range from 0700 to 1700 CST. Any safety requirements, briefings, or time used to prepare equipment/personnel/facilities must occur before 0700. If the contractor cannot commence operations at 0700, the contractor will remain on-site until all 10 hours are executed or released by the Contracting Officer. The contractor is responsible for site breakdown and removing all equipment not less than one day following the period of performance.

1.4.1. Location(s) and/or quantity may be subject to change. Please note, due to the nature of the outload timelines the POP date may shift. In the event this happens, the contracting Officer will notify the contractor within 12-24 hrs to adjust accordingly. The U.S. Government shall not be charged for equipment not washed.

1.5. The Government does reserve the option to cancel and vary quantities by any amount up to one week prior to equipment washdown due to operational requirements. The Contracting Officer will contact the contractor one calendar week before with any changes. The government acknowledges sunk costs on behalf of the contractor but will not be charged for services not performed. The government may vary quantities of equipment cleaned up to 10% inside one week or end operations early if washing is complete early due to reduced equipment load impacting man hours performed by the contractor. For washdown services occurring over multiple weeks, weekly meetings will occur to enable shared understanding and adjustments by all parties to meet operational needs.

1.6. The Government does reserve the option to make multiple awards due to unplanned or short notice operational changes to meet said requirements.

1.7. Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide:

1.7.1. Operational washdown of unit equipment, including vehicles, trailers, and containers as specified in Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) Technical Guide (TG) No. 31, including TG- 31 Supplements 1-4, and all additional requirements provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.8. General Information:

1.9. Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor’s existing quality assurance system shall be utilized in accordance with FAR 12.208.

1.9.1. 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). When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance.

1.10. 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 workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal. The recognized federal holidays include:

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 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents’ Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth Day 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

1.10.1. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous

Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday. The Contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work. If performance is required for weekend, the schedule shall be coordinated between the contractor and the COR; the Contracting Officer will be notified prior to performance of work outside stated normal workdays or hours.

1.10.2. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the

Contractor will contact the COR for guidance and direction of service to be performed.

1.10.3. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services during normal working hours of 0700 to 1700 local time; weekends and hours outside of normal working hours will be coordinated with the COR and approved by the KO. The contractor must be ready to perform services during normal work hours with any equipment setup or cleanup executed before/after working hours. The Contractor shall always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed. The flexibility of the work schedule will be coordinated through the contractor’s authorized personnel and the COR.

1.11. Place of Performance: The location of performance for this requirement will be at the following

Government facilities: Fort Cavazos, TX. The specific locations will be designated prior to issuance of any task orders requiring performance. Contractor shall be required to obtain unescorted access to Government installations. The work to be performed under this contract shall be accomplished on government installations at a Government-controlled facility. If an alternate work site is required, the US Government will coordinate with the contractor to identify the location.

1.11.1. Location(s) and date may be subject to change. Please note, due to the nature of the training exercises conducted, the POP dates may shift. In the event this happens, the Contracting Officer will notify the contractor within 12-24 hrs to make adjustments accordingly.

1.12. Weather: Weather may impact contract performance and cause delay. Government will not be responsible for weather caused performance acceleration costs to meet contract performance deadline.

1.13. Anti-Terrorism Program

1.13.1. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract that require access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after commencing performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit employee certificates of completion within 30 calendar days after completion of the training to the COR or to the contracting officer. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf.

1.13.2. iWATCH Training: The Contractor shall brief all personnel performing work under this contract on the local iWATCH program. This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 10 calendar days of contract award with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after contract award. New employees shall complete the training within 10 calendar days of commencing performance of work under this contract, with the results reported to the COR NLT 15 calendar days of employee commencing performance of work under this contract.

1.13.3. iWatch is simply common awareness. Contract employees can be good sources of information.

iWatch training would include organization instructions on “things to look for” and a phone number to call in case the contract employees have information regarding possible terrorist or criminal activities. Providing Contractors with awareness materials such as the iWatch brochure or wallet card is a cost-effective alternative to training. The card describes suspicious activity and can be modified to include the COR in reporting procedures. Samples of the iWatch brochure and posters are available on the Antiterrorism Enterprise Portal (ATEP) at https://army.deps.mil/army/sites/PMG/prog/ATEP/iWATCH%20Army/Forms/AllItems. aspx and https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/287489.pdf.

1.14. Environmental Considerations

1.14.1. Environment and OSHA: The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, state, and Federal laws, rules and regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO and/or the COR final resolution. The Contractor shall notify the KO and COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflicts. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local state, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds, to halt all Contractor performance. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/287489.pdf discovery of any hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO or COR.

1.14.2. Contractor shall contain, collect, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and residues generated because of this contract, and dispose of all wastes off the military installation at disposal sites authorized by federal, state, local, and Installation laws and regulations.

Contractor shall conduct any sampling necessary to properly characterize any wastes prior to disposal and shall properly document all such waste determinations. Work shall be performed in accordance with all federal, state, local, and installation laws and regulations. Contractor shall take responsibility for the cleanup of spills that may occur from their supplies or equipment during the operation, at no cost to the Government.

1.14.3. Contractor shall allow access to the Government to monitor, inspect, and/or sample any products used by or wastes generated by the Contractor.

1.15. Water and Electricity Sources: The Contractor shall coordinate through the COR for any site location requirements, such as access to water or power sources.

1.16. General:

1.16.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications as indicated in this PWS during the execution of this contract.

1.16.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.16.3. Identification of Contractor Personnel: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.16.4. Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance: The Contractor shall ensure their personnel…