Attachment_J.6.docx

DTFH61-13-R-00032

Attachment J.6

CONTRACTOR: (insert name of the proposed subcontractor)

CONTRACT: DTFH61-13-R-00032

SUBJECT/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:

The objectives of this contract are to advance the state of the practice for concrete and concrete pavements and implement best practices. The activities for accomplishing these goals fall under the following broad categories:

Expert Task Group (ETG) – an ETG will be organized to involve stake holders in guiding the work conducted under this contract.

Best practice guidelines – tasks in this area are aimed at establishing and documenting the state-of-the-practice. The documentation may be in the form of guidelines, technical briefs, technical advisories, and guide specifications. Development, maintenance, and enhancements of web-accessible versions of the documents is also within the scope of this work.

Technology delivery – tasks in this area include conducting workshops and making presentations of the best practices and innovative concrete technologies. The delivery mechanism includes face-to-face workshops, web-based training, technical presentations, and open-house events.

Demonstration projects – demonstration projects will be conducted in collaboration with the State highway agencies to showcase and promote the implementation of selected technologies.

Technical assistance – this work involves providing technical assistance to the State highway agencies and FHWA Divisions to promote and facilitate implementation of promising concrete technologies.

Sponsorship of conferences – the contractor shall provide administrative support to the FHWA in organizing or cosponsoring national and international conferences on concrete-pavement topics of interest to the highway community.

In accordance with FAR 44.202-2(a), Considerations: Review of Contractor's request for Consent to Subcontract is as follows:

1. Is the decision to subcontract consistent with Contractor's approved make or buy program, if any? (See FAR 15.407-2)

2. Is the subcontract for special test equipment or facilities that are available from Government sources? (See FAR 45.3)

3. Is the selection of the particular supplies, equipment or services technically justified?

4. Has Contractor complied with the prime contract requirements regarding small business subcontracting, including, if applicable, its plan for subcontracting with small, small disadvantaged and women owned business concerns? (See FAR 19)

5. Was adequate price competition obtained or its absence properly justified?

6. Did Contractor adequately assess and dispose of subcontractors' alternate proposals, if offered?

7. Does Contractor have a sound basis for selecting and determining the responsibility of the particular subcontractor?

Review of Subcontract

8. Has Contractor performed adequate cost or price analysis or price comparisons and obtained accurate, complete, and current cost or pricing data, including any required certifications?

CCCPD Required: Yes_____ No _____

If yes, is it included in proposal? Yes_____ No _____

Cost Analysis Performed:

Yes_____ No _____

9. Is the proposed subcontract type appropriate for the risks involved and consistent with current policy?

Type of Subcontract -

Consistent with Current Policy -

10. Has adequate consideration been obtained for any proposed subcontract that will involve the use of Government-furnished facilities?

11. Has the Contractor adequately and reasonable translated prime contract technical requirements into subcontract requirements? (SOW/Flow Down of Clauses)

12. Does the prime Contractor comply with applicable cost accounting standards for awarding the subcontract?

13. Is the proposed subcontractor on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs (See FAR 9.4)

COMMENTS:

Offeror/Contractor (prime) COMPLETING the Checklist

Company Name: ________________________________________________________________

Point of Contact: ___________________________ Title: ___________________________

Telephone No.: ___________________________ Email: __________________________