Communication Strategic Planning and Public Affairs at Omaha District Solicitation.pdf

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OMAHA NE 68102-4901

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OMAHA NE 68102-4901

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PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Omaha District – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Communication Strategic Planning 11 October 2023

GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Strategic Communication services to support communication strategic planning and public affairs mission requirements for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District (USACE). USACE Public Affairs (USACE/PA) provides advice and counsel, campaigns, storytelling, enterprise-wide support, and products to support the command’s strategic communication goals. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services described herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government. The Contractor shall not perform services requested by any person other than the Contracting Officer (either verbally or in writing) which the Contractor considers to be an adjustment in the work scope that would require a change in contract prices.

The Task Order Period of Performance (PoP) will be 108 days, and the project will be complete by 18 March 2024 which includes submission of all required data and reports. The Period of Performance for the three (3) options is 90 days from 18 March 2024 ending 16 June 2024 if awarded. The tasks (deliverables) are described under Section 3.0 of this PWS.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Omaha District, Office of Public Affairs has identified a shortfall in its portfolio of public information products, especially videos that concisely provide an overview of the breadth and depth of the district’s lines of effort, operational jurisdictions, primary geographical boundaries, and the district’s professional workforce roles .

A strategic communication plan approved by the Omaha District’s Command calls for graphic designs to be created to support public information, community relations, and internal communication responsibilities.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supplies, and supervision to perform advisory and assistance services under the subcategory Strategic Planning for the USACE Omaha District. The contractor will create an organizational overview video that is six (6) minutes in length, and three (3) separate videos that are two (2) minutes of length each and highlight workforce priorities of the Omaha District. The Contract will have three (3) options, each option will be for one (1–2 minute length) video.

2.1 Mission Requirements: Omaha District/PA requires support to produce visual graphic and video products that strategically communicate USACE-Omaha District operations for multiple audiences. The purpose for the visual graphic and video products is to enhance the readiness of the Omaha District by showcasing its capabilities, leadership, programs and achievements. Graphic support includes design, lay-out and the production of key graphics to be used in the video production. Video support includes recording, editing, and producing video products that highlight the items listed in Section (3) three.

3.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide Strategic Communication services under subcategory Strategic Planning to the Omaha District Office of Public Affairs with the following four tasks.

3.1 Kick-Off Meeting (Task 1):

The Contractor’s management team shall schedule, draft an agenda and facilitate a virtual kick-off meeting with designated POCs from the Omaha District, to discuss the work to be accomplished under this task order. The kick-off meeting shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days after the contract award date. The Contractor will distribute a draft, and final minutes of the meeting to the Project Delivery Team.

Deliverable One (1):

ID Product Standard Acceptable

Quality Level Method of

Surveillance

(Task 1) Kick-Off Meeting at USACE Omaha District.

Meet at USACE Omaha for Kick-Off meeting to discuss expectations of Omaha Districts requirements

Successful coordination between Omaha District and Contractor

USACE Omaha District PM /

COR

3.2 Creation of District Overview Public Information Video (Task 2):

The contractor will create an Omaha District overview video that will utilize visual information images provided by USACE and DOD; and source video in combination with acquiring original visual assets necessary for this production. This may include photos, video and animation. This production may involve interviews with USACE personnel and project partners. The contractor will collaborate with USACE Office of Public Affairs personnel in the development of a script, storyboard, and selection of a narrator for this production. The video will be six (6) minutes in length. The script, storyboard, and 6-minute video will include draft and final versions of the deliverables.

Deliverable Two (2):

Quality Level

(Task 2) Creation of District Overview Public Information Video

Product delivered on time and of quality deemed acceptable by review through the USACE Omaha District

PDT

Acceptance of District Overview Public Information Video

USACE Omaha District PM /

COR

3.3 Creation of District Workforce Priorities Public Information Videos (Task 3): The contractor will create three (3) videos that highlight the unique workforce roles and priorities of the Omaha District, and will use USACE and DOD provided visual information images, and source video in combination with acquiring original visual assets necessary for this production which may include photos, video, and animation. This production may involve interviews with USACE personnel and project partners. The contractor will collaborate with USACE Office of Public Affairs personnel in the development of a script, story board, and selection of a narrator for this production. Each video will be 2 minutes in length. The script, storyboard, and three 2-minute videos will include draft and final versions of the deliverables.

Deliverable Three (3):

Quality Level

(Task 3) Creation of workforce priorities public information videos

Product delivered on time and of quality deemed acceptable by review through the USACE Omaha District

PDT

Acceptance of three (3) Workforce Priorities Public Information Video

USACE Omaha

3.4 Invoices & Progress Reports (Task 4):

Invoices and monthly progress reports should be submitted by the contractor to the Omaha District Project Manager and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The monthly reports should contain an accurate, up-to-date account of all work performed during the month, a financial update, list of key personnel, schedule issues, and any problem areas. Invoices should be submitted on a standard ENG 93 FORM according to work products and deliverables that are accepted by the government and in accordance with a milestone schedule.

Deliverable Four (4):

Quality Level

(Task 4) Invoices & Monthly Progress Reports

Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports to the PM /

COR.

Successful submission of monthly reports

USACE Omaha

3.5 Additional Two (2) Minute Video (Option 1):

Contractor shall produce one (1–2 minute length) video. Topic of video will be given at the time of the option award. The option video will be in-addition to Deliverable Two and Deliverable Three. The Option PoP date is to be 90 days after the base task order PoP expiration date 16 June 2024. This optional video will include draft and final versions of the deliverable.

Option 1

Acceptable

Quality Level

2A (Option 1) Additional 1-2 minute video

Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports to the PM /

COR.

Successful submission of monthly reports

USACE Omaha

3.6 Additional Two (2) Minute Video (Option 2):

of the option award. The option video will be in-addition to Deliverable Two and Deliverable

Option 2

Acceptable

Quality Level

2C (Option 2) Additional 1-2 minute video

Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports to the PM /

COR.

Successful submission of monthly reports

USACE Omaha

3.7 Additional Two (2) Minute Video (Option 3):

of the option award. The option video will be in-addition to Deliverable Two and Deliverable

Option 3

Acceptable

Quality Level

3C (Option 3) Additional 1-2 minute video

Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports to the PM /

COR.

Successful submission of monthly reports

USACE Omaha

3.8 File Transmission of Video Files: Contractor will utilize DoD Safe Drop Site (DoD SAFE (apps.mil)) for delivering videos to USACE Omaha. When the contractor is ready to send a draft or final version of any video they will contact the Project Manager via email, the Project Manager will send the contractor a drop code for DoD Safe and the contractor will use that code to place the files. When the code is given to contractor that code will be valid for seven (7) days only, each code is valid for one drop, there is no limit on how many drop codes can be made, there is an 8GB limit per drop.

Payment requests shall also be submitted to the contractor Contracts Section once each month and percent claimed will coincide with the Progress Report. The invoices and monthly progress reports shall be emailed to the PM, COR, and the Central Invoice Inbox at CENWO-PPMD- Invoices@usace.army.mil:

4.0 TRAVEL

All travel costs will be based on the current Federal Travel Regulations and/or Joint Travel Regulations (FTR/JTR). Any travel must be coordinated with the COR prior to traveling and it is the responsibility of the contractor to have the necessary credential prior to traveling. Travel maybe required and is dependent on the location of awardee. If travel is required it will be for two (2) individuals for one (1) trip to the USACE Omaha District Office (1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102). The trip duration will be for five days. It is the responsibility of the contractor to have the necessary credentials prior to traveling. Travel must be coordinated and approved in advance by the COR prior to commencement. Contractors will submit receipts with their invoice for all authorized travel.

5.0 GOVERNMENT INFORMATION/EQUIPMENT

Omaha District - USACE will furnish copies of, or access to all information needed to accomplish the tasks associated with this scope of work.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All work done by the contractor, including submission of all required data and reports shall be completed within 108 days. Any option awarded shall be complete by 16 June 2024 which is 90 days after the base task order PoP expiration of 18 March 2024.

7.0 INFORMATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

If required, contract employee will undergo information security screening and briefings provided by Omaha District’s Information Systems Security Office, at the time of initial report of employment. All personnel who require access to information system processing classified Defense information to fulfill their duties will possess a security clearance based on the appropriate personnel security investigation, per AR 380-67.

8.0 SECURITY BADGES AND PHYSICAL SECURITY

All contractor personnel require a minimum of a NACI/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet, use of automated systems or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty in support of any task order. The investigation is not for a security clearance; it is for a position of trust. This is a mandatory requirement set forth in DoD 5200.1-R and AFI 31-501 Information Security. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the contractor. No foreign nationals shall be employed for any task order issued under this contract without prior approval of the Government. No access to classified information is required for this effort. The Contractor shall comply with the Army’s administrative, physical, and technical security controls to ensure that the Government's security requirements are met. Contract personnel shall observe and comply with all computer and physical security regulations and provisions in effect at Omaha/PA. Any required identification badges shall be worn and displayed at all times. If on-site Contractor personnel have a government issued Common Access Card (CAC) it can be used to access the Base as well as to use government computers. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan.

Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

9.0 CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

CONTRACTOR SERVICES DURING CRISIS

The performance of these services is not mission essential during time of crisis. Should a crisis be declared, the KO or his/her representative will verbally advise the Contractor of the revised requirements, followed by written direction.

10.0 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI) (F)

The Contractor shall comply with DOD 5400-7-R, Chapter 4, DOD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding CUI material.

11.0 CONTRACTOR KEY PERSONNEL

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Program Manager, Project Manager, Facilities Information Technology Assistant, and Technical Writer / Editor.

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The names of persons serving as key personnel shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Project Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. All communication concerning the contract is to be filtered through the USACE COR and Project Manager.

Project Manager:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District

Name: Ryan Leach Phone: 402-995-2750 Email: ryan.p.leach@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officers Representative:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Name: William Harlon Phone: 402-995-2320 Email: William.d.harlon@usace.army.mil

11.1 KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor agrees to assign under the contract those personnel whose credentials, experience and expertise meet the qualification requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to fulfill the requirements of the contract. (b) The Contractor agrees that a partial basis of award of this contract will be the key personnel proposed, including those employed by subcontractors, if applicable. Accordingly, the Contractor agrees to assign under the contract those key personnel whose credentials, experience and expertise were provided with the proposal, and which meet the qualification requirements of the contract. (c) The Contracting Officer (KO), Project Manager, and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall be notified of any proposed changes at least 30 days in advance. The Government reserves the right to reject proposed changes in key personnel. Such notification shall include:

- an explanation of the circumstances necessitating the substitution

- a complete resume of the proposed substitute and

- any other information needed by the KO, Program Manager, and COR to enable them to judge that the Contractor is maintaining the same quality of personnel as those included at the time of award.

12.0 RIGHTS

The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software produced under this contract, shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

13.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Final decisions on acceptance or rejection of Contractor work products will be conducted by Government employees. Contractor personnel shall identify their Contractor affiliation on name tags, correspondence, and in presentation materials as well as identifying their affiliation in meetings, to preclude the possibility of confusion with respect to their role as A&AS Contractors.

14.0 N/A

15.0 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF

ENGINEERS CONTRACTS

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S.

veterans while performing under a USACE contract.

While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to\ assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program – http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

16.0 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Green Procurement is the purchase of environmentally preferable products and services and is known as sustainable acquisitions and Green Procurement. Practicing Green Procurement takes into consideration economic facets, environmental considerations, and resource efficiency.

Here are some of the benefits of Green Procurement:

• Prevents pollution and reduces environmental impact

• Increases energy security and independence

• Protects and conserves natural resources

• Minimizes waste

• Supports new markets and job creation

• Supports the USACE Campaign Plan and Sustainability Plan Goals

• Saves $$ by reducing waste

• It is a federal mandate!

Some Mandatory Environmental Initiatives are as follows:

• Energy Star

• Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-Designated Products

• WaterSense

• Bio Preferred/Biobased

• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)

• Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)

• Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP)

• Recovered Materials

FAR Part 23 requires Federal agencies to ensure that 95% of new contract actions require products that are:

• Energy-efficient

• Biobased

• Non-ozone depleting

• Water-efficient

• Environmentally preferable

• Made with recovered materials The Contractor shall review and follow scope, purpose, applicability, and policy of FAR Part 23 and FAR 52.223-4 requirements, as they pertain to their specific contract/task order requirements to meet sustainability acquisitions or Green procurement initiatives. Some examples of sustainability achievements are:

• Car-pooling to meeting from local offices

• Doubled-sided documents using recycled paper

• Submittal of documents through electronic methods

• Use of energy-efficient products

• Use of non-toxic or low-toxic products

• Reconditioned or remanufactured supplies or materials

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0001 1 Task 1

FFP

Kick Off Meeting -The Contractor’s management team shall schedule, draft an agenda, and facilitate a virtual kick-off meeting with designated POCs from the Omaha District, to discuss the work to be accomplished under this task order. The kick-off meeting shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days after the contract award date. The Contractor will distribute a draft, and final minutes of the meeting to the Project Delivery Team.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R708

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0002 1 Task 2

FFP

Creation of District Overview Public Information Video- The contractor will create an Omaha District overview video that will utilize visual information images provided by USACE and DOD; and source video in combination with acquiring original visual assets necessary for this production. This may include photos, video, and animation. This production may involve interviews with USACE personnel and project partners. The contractor will collaborate with USACE Office of Public Affairs personnel in the development of a script, storyboard, and selection of a narrator for this production. The video will be six (6) minutes in length. The script, storyboard, and 6-minute video will include draft and final versions of the deliverables.

0003 1 Task 3

FFP

Creation of Workforce Priorities Public Information Videos - The contractor will create three (3) videos that highlight the unique workforce roles and priorities of the Omaha District. The contractor will use USACE and DOD provided visual information images, and source video in combination with acquiring original visual assets necessary for this production which may include photos, video, and animation. This production may involve interviews with USACE personnel and project partners. The contractor will collaborate with USACE Office of Public Affairs personnel in the development of a script, story board, and selection of a narrator for this production. Each video will be 2 minutes in length. The script, storyboard, and three (2-minute) videos will include draft and final versions of the deliverables.

0004 1 Task 4

FFP

Invoices & Monthly Progress Reports - Invoices and monthly progress reports should be submitted by the contractor to the Omaha District Project Manager and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The monthly reports should contain an accurate, up-to-date account of all work performed during the month, a financial update, list of key personnel, schedule issues, and any problem areas. Invoices should be submitted on a standard ENG 93 FORM according to work products and deliverables that are accepted by the government and in accordance with a milestone schedule.

0005 1 Task 5: Option 1

FFP

Supplemental Two Minute Video - The Contractor shall produce one (1-2 minute length) video. Topic of the video will be given at the time of the option award. The option video will be in-addition to Deliverable Two and Deliverable Three. The Option PoP date is to be 90 days after the base task order PoP expiration date 16 June 2024. This optional video will include a draft and final version of the deliverable.

0006 1 Task 6: Option 2

FFP

Supplemental Two (2) Minute Video: The Contractor shall produce one (1-2 minute length) video. Topic of the video will be given at the time of the option award. The option video will be in-addition to Deliverable Two and Deliverable Three. The Option PoP date is to be 90 days after the base task order PoP expiration date 16 June 2024. This optional video will include a draft and final version of the deliverable.

0007 1 Task 7: Option 3

FFP

Supplemental Two (2) Minute Video - The Contractor shall produce one (1-2 minute length) video. Topic of the video will be given at the time of the option award. The option video will be in-addition to Deliverable Two and Deliverable Three. The Option PoP date is to be 90 days after the base task order PoP expiration date 16 June 2024. This optional video will include a draft and final version of the deliverable.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 108 dys. ADC 1 COE OPERATIONS DIVISION

RYAN P LEACH

USAED OMAHACENWO-OD

1616 CAPITOL AVE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

402-995-2750

966553

0002 108 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 108 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 108 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 90 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 90 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0007 90 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

OCT 2020

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) Alternate I

OCT 2014

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

DEC 2022

52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting OCT 2022 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

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

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards AUG 1996 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions NOV 2020 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses NOV 2020 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

JAN 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

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

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements JAN 2023 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program--Basic JAN 2023 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

MAR 2023

252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data JAN 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

Addendum; Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items

Please provide the following information with your proposal:

Company’s Name as it appears on SAM:

Company’s Address as it appears on SAM:

CAGE CODE:

UEI:

TIN:

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF1449, letterhead stationary, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. Offers must be submitted electronically, unless other arrangements have been made. Send completed offers to Susan Prater at susan.prater@usace.army.mil and Lee McCormick at Lee.M.McCormick@usace.army.mil

As a minimum, offers must include with their quotation

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, federal tax identification, email, and telephone number of the offeror;

(3) Names, title, email, and telephone number of persons authorize to negotiate and sign the proposal;\

(4) All required technical, past performance, and price factor information stated in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items;

(5) A statement specifying agreement will all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation.

Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration;

(6) Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments, if applicable;

(7) n/a

(8) n/a

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

(d) Questions. All questions pertaining to this combined synopsis and solicitation shall be in writing, directed to the attention of Susan Prater at susan.prater@usace.army.mil and Lee McCormick at Lee.M.McCormick@usace.army.mil

All questions shall be submitted not later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the proposal due date, in order to ensure adequate time is allotted for form an appropriate response and if needed, amend the solicitation. Offerors are requested to review the solicitation in its entirety for answers to questions, prior to submitting a new question.

(e) Insurance Required (FAR 52.228-5): In accordance with FAR 28.307-2, “Liability,” the contractor shall procure the following minimum insurance:

Type Amount Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance $100,000 General Liability Insurance $1,000,000 per occurrence

And, when automobiles are used in connection with performing the contract:

Type Amount Automobile Liability Insurance $200,000 per person Bodily Injury $500,000 per occurrence Property Damage $20,000 per occurrence

And, when aircraft is used in connection with performing the contract:

Type Amount Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability Insurance $200,000 per person Bodily Injury (other than passenger injury) $500,000 per occurrence Property Damage $200,000 per occurrence

Passenger Liability Bodily Injury $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater

And, when contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contracting Officer shall require, as determined by the agency, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity insurance. The contractor is responsible for contacting the state for compliance with its workman’s compensation laws.

(f) State and Local Taxes:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exempt from paying state and local taxes per Title 4 United States Code 104-

107. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tax ID Number is 62-1642142. Contractors performing services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are not exempt from state and local taxes in transactions with vendors, suppliers or subcontractors.

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:

1. Technical Approach

a. All ideas must be explained how they can fit the contract video requirements.

2. Price

a. Offeror’s price will be compared to the Government Estimate and with other competitor prices.

3. Knowledge of USACE Omaha District

a. Offeror should communicate their understanding of USACE Omaha

These factors are listed in descending order of importance.

(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 or not 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 (DEVIATION 2023-

O0008) (OCT 2023)

(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(a) 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.

(b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clauses of this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(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) 52.203-19, 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)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 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).

(v) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L.

117–328).

(vi) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) (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.

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

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

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

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

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

(xii) 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.

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

(xiv)__(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).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 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).

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

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

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

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

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

(xxi) 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).

(xxii) 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.

(xxiii) 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.

(xxiv) 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)

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY--SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within five (5) days from expiration of the contract. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

52.222-42 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

52.223-22 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND REDUCTION GOALS--

REPRESENTATION (DEC 2016)

(a) This representation shall be completed if the Offeror received $7.5 million or more in Federal contract awards in the prior Federal fiscal year. The representation is optional if the Offeror received less than $7.5 million in Federal contract awards in the prior Federal fiscal year.

(b) Representation. [Offeror is to check applicable blocks in paragraphs (b)(1) and (2).]

(1) The Offeror (itself or through its immediate owner or highest-level owner) [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions, i.e., make available on a publicly accessible Web site the results of a greenhouse gas inventory, performed in accordance with an accounting standard with publicly available and consistently applied criteria, such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.

(2) The Offeror (itself or through its immediate owner or highest-level owner) [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not publicly disclose a quantitative greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal, i.e., make available on a publicly available Web site a target to reduce absolute emissions or emissions intensity by a specific quantity or percentage.

(3) A publicly accessible Web site includes the Offeror's own Web site or a recognized, third-party greenhouse gas emissions reporting program.

(c) If the Offeror checked ``does'' in paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this provision, respectively, the Offeror shall provide the publicly accessible Web site(s) where greenhouse gas emissions and/or reduction goals are reported:

252.239-7009 REPRESENTATION OF USE OF CLOUD COMPUTING (SEPT 2015)

(a) Definition. Cloud computing, as used in this provision, means a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. This includes other commercial terms, such as on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. It also includes commercial offerings for software-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service, and platform-as-a-service.

(b) The Offeror shall indicate by checking the appropriate blank in paragraph (c) of this provision whether the use of cloud computing is anticipated under the resultant contract.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it--

___ Does anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation.

___ Does not anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation.

SCA WAGE DETERMINATION

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-5005 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 20 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 07/06/2023

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to | |after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. | |contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $16.20 per hour (or the applicable | |January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2023. | |If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to | |between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. | |2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.15 per hour (or the applicable | |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2023. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

States: Iowa, Nebraska

Area: Iowa Counties of Harrison, Mills, Pottawattamie

Nebraska Counties of Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington

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