DTFH61-13-R-00042-Support_For_HM_Team.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1. THIS CONTRACT IS NOT A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER

3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

DTFH61-13-R-00042

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

X NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. DATE ISSUED

October 17, 2013

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.

41-50-13009

7. ISSUED BY CODE HAAM-20 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

Federal Highway Administration Office of Acquisition Management 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E. Rm E 65-101 Washington, DC 20590

Federal Highway Administration Office of Acquisition Management 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E. Rm E 65-101, Washington, DC 20590 ATTN: Adams JeanPierre

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder”

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 4 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, E65-101 until November 18, 2013_ local time _2:30 pm __.

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

10. FOR A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

INFORMATION

CALL:

Primary Contact: Adams JeanPierre Secondary Contact: Robin Hobbs

AREA CODE

NUMBER

366-2044 366-4004

EXT.

Adams.jeanpierre@dot.gov.

Robin.hobbs@dot.gov.

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 50-58

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST 2 - 6 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 7-23 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 59

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING 24 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 25 X K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS 60-63

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 26-27 AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 28-33 X L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 64-74

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 34-49 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 75-78

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _____ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

10 CALENDAR DAYS

20 CALENDAR DAYS

30 CALENDAR DAYS

CALENDAR DAYS

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

15A. NAME CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

AND OFFER (Type or print)

ADDRESS

OF

OFFEROR

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER 15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE 17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

EXT.

ADDRESS IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE -

ENTER SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED

20. AMOUNT

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

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

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS

SHOWN IN (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

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

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

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

mailto:Adams.jeanpierre@dot.gov mailto:Robin.hobbs@dot.gov

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (IDIQ)

During the term of the contract, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $50,000.00 . The maximum amount of all task orders issued against all contracts awarded as a result of this acquisition shall not exceed a ceiling of $7,500,000.00.

(End of clause)

B-2 SCHEDULE OF RATES

Labor skill sets and rate ceilings governing this contract shall conform to the descriptions herein and be listed in the Microsoft Excel format found at Section J.1and apply for each of the described categories for each of the five contract years. The unit of issue (rates) is the fully burdened fixed price hourly rate.

1. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (AA) I Provides support for technical report preparation, meeting planning, typing correspondence, reports, and memos using a word processor, maintaining computer-based and paper files, answering and screening calls, and opening and distributing mail for a department or unit. Experienced in providing administrative support to technically focused teams, program development, site selection and other aspects of planning a successful meeting. Works under general supervision and usually requires typing and dictation skills. Requires HS diploma (or equivalent), and approximately 2 to 4 years of experience.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (AA) II Provides support for technical report preparation, meeting planning, typing correspondence, reports, and memos using a word processor, maintaining computer-based and paper files, answering and screening calls, and opening and distributing mail for a department or unit. Experienced in providing administrative support to technically focused teams, program development, site selection and other aspects of planning a successful meeting. Works under general supervision and usually requires typing and dictation skills. Ability to acquire extensive working knowledge of assigned department's practices and procedures. Requires a HS diploma (or equivalent), and approximately 4 to 6 years of related experience.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (AA) III Provides support for technical report preparation, meeting planning, typing correspondence, reports, and memos using a word processor, maintaining computer-based and paper files, answering and screening calls, and opening and distributing mail for a department or unit. Performs duties of a highly confidential nature that may require comprehensive knowledge of organizational policies, practices, and procedures. Sets up meetings and may act as proxy for senior Government Officer. May directly supervise lower-level secretarial or clerical staff. Requires a minimum of an AA degree and approximately 6 to 8 years related experience.

4. DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS (DM) I Responsible for setting up tests, installing instrumentation, conducting tests, and acquiring data in both laboratories and the field.

Coordinate research plans with engineering staff and take the lead to implement these plans with a minimum of supervision. Shall have demonstrated capabilities to direct the work of a team of technicians for large projects. Shall have experience setting up test fixtures, installing strain gauges and other instrumentation, operating data acquisition equipment, and analyzing resulting data using spreadsheet software. PC compatible computer skills are also required for this position, including spreadsheet, and data acquisition software. Possess good office skills and experience with desktop computers and computer tasks, including record keeping, forms generation, data entry, word processing, and on-line searching. Minimum of a 2-year technical degree in civil engineering or a related field or 4 or more years of relative work experience.

5. DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS (DM) II Responsible for setting up tests, installing instrumentation, conducting tests, and acquiring data in both laboratories and the field.

Coordinate research plans with engineering staff and take the lead to implement these plans with a minimum of supervision. Shall have demonstrated capabilities to direct the work of a team of technicians for large projects. Shall have experience setting up test fixtures, installing strain gauges and other instrumentation, operating data acquisition equipment, and analyzing resulting data using spreadsheet software. PC compatible computer skills are also required for this position, including spreadsheet, and data acquisition software. Possess good office skills and experience with desktop computers and computer tasks, including record keeping, forms generation, data entry, word processing, and on-line searching. Minimum of a BS Degree in Science or Engineering plus broad experience in a related field with 4 or more years of relative work experience.

6. PROGRAM MANAGER (PM) I Works under very broad supervision in providing management and technical direction to program personnel. Will regularly exercise independent judgment, as well as a high-level of analytical skill in solving complex technical, administrative and managerial problems. Shall be responsible for all aspects of program performance. The individual shall: (1) Be responsible for all aspects of program performance (i.e., technical, contractual, administrative, financial); (2) Manage all aspects of program activity; (3) Provide technical and financial reports in order to show progress to Corporate management and customers; (4) Maintain customer contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations; (5) Assume the initiative and provide support to Corporate management in identifying future requirements; (6) Develop, maintain, and implement a Program Management Plan that guides the performance of all functional activities performed on the Program. Requires a B.S. in an associated discipline (or equivalent) and approximately 6 years of related experience, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role.

7. PROGRAM MANAGER (PM) II Works under very broad supervision in providing management and technical direction to program personnel. Will regularly exercise independent judgment, as well as a high-level of analytical skill in solving complex technical, administrative and managerial problems. Shall be responsible for all aspects of program performance. The individual shall: (1) Be responsible for all aspects of program performance (i.e., technical, contractual, administrative, financial); (2) Manage all aspects of program activity; (3) Provide technical and financial reports in order to show progress to Corporate management and customers; (4) Maintain customer contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations; (5)

Assume the initiative and provide support to Corporate management in identifying future requirements; (6) Develop, maintain, and implement a Program Management Plan that guides the performance of all functional activities performed on the Program. Requires a B.S. in an associated discipline (or equivalent) and approximately 10 years of related experience, 5 of which must be in a supervisory role.

8. PROGRAM MANAGER III Works under very broad supervision in providing management and technical direction to program personnel. Will regularly exercise independent judgment, as well as a high-level of analytical skill in solving complex technical, administrative and managerial problems. Shall be responsible for all aspects of program performance. The individual shall: (1) Be responsible for all aspects of program performance (i.e., technical, contractual, administrative, financial); (2) Manage all aspects of program activity; (3) Provide technical and financial reports in order to show progress to Corporate management and customers; (4) Maintain customer contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations; (5) Assume the initiative and provide support to Corporate management in identifying future requirements; (6) Develop, maintain, and implement a Program Management Plan that guides the performance of all functional activities performed on the Program. Requires a B.S. in an associated discipline (or equivalent) and approximately 15 years of related experience, 7 of which must be in a supervisory role.

9. RESEARCH ASSISTANT (RA) I Assists engineers/scientists/PM in project efforts.

Operates, constructs, maintains, and/or tests electrical/mechanical systems and components. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Typically works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Has a BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field and approximately 0-2 years of relative experience.

10. RESEARCH ASSISTANT (RA) II Assists engineers/scientists/PM in project efforts.

Operates, constructs, maintains, and/or tests electrical/mechanical systems and components.

Must be familiar with a variety of laboratory and field concepts, practices, and procedures.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. MS degree in Civil Engineering or related field or BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field and approximately 4-6 years of relative experience.

11. RESEARCH ASSISTANT (RA) III Assists engineers/scientists/PM in project efforts.

Operates, constructs, maintains, and/or tests electrical/mechanical systems and components.

Must be familiar with a variety of laboratory and field concepts, practices, and procedures.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. May lead and direct others. MS degree in Civil Engineering or related field with approximately 6 or more years of relative experience, or a Ph.D degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

12. RESEARCH ENGINEER (RE) I Assists with the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs engineering design evaluations. May develop a range of products. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with AASHTO specifications is required. Possess sound written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Participate and speak at equipment demonstrations, seminars, workshops, expert task groups, technical working groups and other technical meetings. Works under immediate supervision and guidance. BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as 0 to 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

13. RESEARCH ENGINEER (RE) II Assists with the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs engineering design evaluations. May develop a range of products. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. May be required to lead and/or provide guidance to other engineers/technician. Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with AASHTO specifications is required. Possess sound written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Participate and speak at equipment demonstrations, seminars, workshops, expert task groups, technical working groups and other technical meetings. Works under general supervision and guidance. MS degree in Civil Engineering or a BS degree plus at least one year of hands-on experience conducting studies related to at least one of the extreme events mitigation (e.g. hydraulics, seismic, aerodynamics, geo-hazard, or bridge security).

14. RESEARCH ENGINEER (RE) III Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs engineering design evaluations. May develop a range of products. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with AASHTO specifications is required. Possess sound written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Participate and speak at equipment demonstrations, seminars, workshops, expert task groups, technical working groups and other technical meetings. May be required to lead and/or provide guidance to other engineers/technicians. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. MS degree in Civil Engineering and approximately 4 or more years of hands-on experience conducting studies related to at least one of the extreme events mitigation (e.g. hydraulics, seismic, aerodynamics, geo-hazard, or bridge security).

15. RESEARCH ENGINEER (RE) IV Provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. Resolves highly complex technical issues, conducts advanced research, and identifies product/service innovations.

Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with AASHTO specifications is required. Possess sound written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Participate and speak at equipment demonstrations, seminars, workshops, expert task groups, technical working groups and other technical meetings. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. PhD degree in Civil Engineering plus two years of research experience or MS degree in Civil Engineering plus at least five years of hands-on experience managing and conducting studies related to multi-hazard mitigation investigation (e.g.

hydraulics, seismic, aerodynamics, geo-hazard, or bridge security).

16. RESEARCH SPECIALIST (RS) Research Specialists shall be subject matter experts and nationally or internationally recognized in specific technical areas related to the research and design of highway structures. Possess a Ph. D. degree in science or engineering or an MS degree with at least five years of distinguished research experience in one or more of the following areas:

1. Scour analysis & countermeasures for highway structures.

2. Wind load effects and aerodynamic behavior of bridges.

3. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Computational Multi-Physics Modeling (CMM) to analyze wind and hydraulic hazard.

4. Linear and non-linear modeling of the dynamic behavior of complex bridge systems during seismic, blast and heavy vehicular impact events.

5. Earthquake engineering, seismic design and retrofitting.

6. Forensics and field evaluation of structures.

7. Deterioration and repair of bridge components.

8. Reliability analysis of bridge members and systems.

9. Redundancy analysis and qualification of highway structures.

10. LRFD calibration of bridge design and evaluation methods.

11. Bridge design practice and code.

12. Materials development for steel, concrete, FRP or other advanced material.

17. SUPPORT LABOR (SL) Responsible to assist with the assembly or modification of models, fixtures, and test setups, as well as general repairs and maintenance around the laboratory and the field. As a minimum, the SL shall be a high school graduate with an aptitude for working with hand tools and willingness to work productively.

SECTION C –DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF

WORK

C.1 BACKGROUND

According to Milleti (1999), every year natural and technological disasters cause an estimated $52 billion in damages in the United States in terms of lives lost, disruption of commerce, properties destroyed, and the costs of mobilizing emergency response personnel and equipment.

In 2004 alone, more than 60 major disasters, including floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and wildfires, struck the United States. The Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction (SDR) was formed in 1988 as part of the President’s National Science and Technology Council representing the expertise of more than 20 Federal agencies with disaster reduction missions.

The members of SDR have collaborated with scientists and engineers worldwide to identify a suite of Grand Challenges for disaster reduction and have developed detailed implementation plans that communities can use to reduce the impacts of 14 natural and man-made hazards ranging from coastal inundation and hurricanes to tsunamis and technological disasters.

Transportation is one of the nation’s critical infrastructures as defined by Presidential Directives which also include water, wastewater, power, telecommunication facilities, and others. The “critical infrastructure” (sometimes referred to as lifeline systems) is so identified as other infrastructure elements such as buildings, emergency response systems, dams cannot operate as intended. Highway infrastructure, therefore, play a pivotal role in emergency management and response. This forms the basis for the strategic research activities that the FHWA Hazard Mitigation team at the Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center engages in and the area of interest that this contract shall support.

Reference:

Mileti, Dennis, “Disasters by Design: A Reassessment of Natural Hazards in the United States”, National Academies Press, 1999. p.5

C.2 OBJECTIVES

The objective of this contract is to provide non-personal technical support services on an as needed basis for the FHWA Hazard Mitigation (HM) team at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC).

C.3 SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of this contract includes conducting research in the area of bridge vulnerabilities to single or multiple hazards, development of the mitigation and adaptation countermeasures including materials for existing and new structures, development of the next generation of analysis and design tools, and methodologies to address extreme events, assessment of the condition and health of bridge networks after extreme-events, and materials research to develop resilient systems. Extreme event loads include both natural hazards—such as flooding, wind, and seismic; as well as man-made hazards—such as overloads, fire, impact forces, unintentional (explosion) or intentional blast events (terrorism).

Work under the contract shall include the conduct of fundamental and applied research, laboratory and field testing, developmental work, analysis, complex computer modeling and simulation, technology delivery, deployment support, development of software tools, development and delivery of educational and training materials and workshops, publication of research papers and programmatic technical support in the areas of extreme events.

C.4 TASK AREA REQUIREMENTS

C.4.1 Tasks Order Specific Requirements

When ordered, the Contractor shall provide the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities to perform the requirements in this work statement, as ordered in separate task orders. Individual task orders will be managed, monitored and evaluated by the federal employee assigned by the office requiring support services.

C.4.2 The Contractor shall conduct, research, development, testing and analysis

C.4.2.1 The Contractor shall evaluate vulnerabilities of bridges to single or multiple hazards

This requirement includes assessing the vulnerability of bridges to single or multiple hazards.

Some engineering problems are multi-hazard in nature, such as unknown foundation research, which includes vulnerabilities to hydraulic scour as well as seismic, overload, impact/explosion concerns. Other research topics may concentrate on a single hazard, such as research on bridge scour.

The following lists examples of the type of work related to this task. The list is not all inclusive:

• Foundation Characterization – characterization of bridge foundations for unknown geometry, integrity, and load carrying capacity. Load evaluation is often required for heavier truck use of the highway infrastructure as well as bridge replacement projects involving foundation reuse.

• Hydraulics Vulnerability – determination of the unknown foundation depth (pile-tip elevation) of existing bridges over waterways that cannot be evaluated for scour. Assess the hydraulic vulnerability of bridges to hydrodynamic forces.

• Seismic and Other Extreme Event Vulnerability – Foundation integrity in an event of earthquake can trigger geotechnical hazards such as liquefaction and settlement, slope failure, and surface fault rupture.

• Seismically induced earth pressure for Load & Resistant Factor Design (LRFD) of earth retaining structures.

• Site specific evaluation of earth ground motions.

• Bridge vulnerability due to blast and other intentional high impact loadings.

C4.2.2 The Contractor shall develop hazard mitigation and adaptation countermeasures for existing and new structures that includes a national data archive resource that captures experimental data as well as field reconnaissance data.

• Development of countermeasures for coastal hazards for inland and coastal bridges.

• Development and deployment of high-performance, long-life, smart hydraulic hazard countermeasure materials that increase resiliency and reduce maintenance and reconstruction needs.

• Development of scour countermeasures for shallow foundations.

• Development and/or refinement of seismic design and mitigation measures for earthquake loadings.

• Development and deployment of aerodynamic design features and details that optimize the aerodynamic performance of new bridge designs.

• Development and/or evaluation of retrofit techniques for effective mitigation of wind related performance problems with existing highway structures.

• Development of methods and procedures for mitigation of wind related problems of structural safety and stability during construction of highway structures.

• Development and optimization of countermeasures to mitigate blast loadings.

• Optimization of countermeasures for mitigation of multiple hazards.

• Development of hydrodynamic bridge systems to address flooding, overtopping, scour, surge and wave action.

• Development of retrofits and designs that facilitate fish and wildlife passage through hydraulic structures.

• Development of database to archive test data.

C.4.2.3 The Contractor shall research and develop the next generation of analysis and design tools to improve design reliability to achieve intended performance and service life:

• Development of enhanced analytical and modeling capabilities (high performance computing) for predicting hydraulic hazard effects and for assessing & screening countermeasures.

• Development of enhanced analytical and computational modeling capabilities (high performance computing tools) for evaluating and optimizing the aerodynamic performance of new structural designs.

• Development of new physical modeling capabilities (wind tunnel testing) to simulate and evaluate fluid/structural interaction (wind/structural interaction).

• Development of numerical models and tools for prediction of wind buffeting loads, galloping and vortex-induced vibration amplitudes, and onset velocities for flutter instability.

• Development of design methodology taking into account of bridge redundancy/alternate load path as a hazard mitigation strategy for complex structures.

• Development of design guidance for considering dynamic interaction of axial, shear and flexure in structural columns under seismic, blast and impact loadings.

• Improvement in load prediction for heavy vehicle impact events and blast pressure definition from explosion on bridge structures.

• Development of performance based seismic design criteria.

• Development of enhanced scour analysis capabilities for inland and coastal bridges.

Development of enhanced analytical and computational modeling capabilities (high performance computing tools) for evaluating and optimizing blast performance of existing and new bridge systems.

C.4.2.4 The Contractor shall perform post-event assessment of highway structures.

This subtask includes the support for post hazard assessment teams and the development of protocols and standards for the rapid assessment and forensic investigation of highway infrastructures after an extreme event. The emphasis shall be on the structural evaluation after widespread natural disasters including hydraulic (flooding, hurricane, tsunami, typhoon, ice flow), seismic (earthquake), and aerodynamic (hurricane, tornado, and other wind events) which typically impact a large corridor. Therefore, this may necessitate the use of wide-area remote sensing technologies. The scope of this multi-disciplinary subtask also includes other hazards— such as blasts, ice flow, landslides, collisions and fires—which typically impact few bridges rather than at a larger network of highway infrastructure.

• Development of rapid deployment sensing systems to capture hydraulic parameters during and after storm events.

• Network-Level Evaluation and Screening - This subtask requires the performance and leveraging of field reconnaissance surveys from multiple sensor platforms including: 1) satellite remote sensing, 2) airborne aerial surveys; 3) ground-based sensor networks;

and, 4) structural sensing and diagnostics.

• Bridge-Level Assessment of Damage - Develop rapid evaluation techniques/ tools for bridge and tunnels safety assessment immediately after an extreme event. The techniques are needed especially after a highway structure suffers damage—but not yet collapsed or severely damaged as determined by visual inspection. Procedures and guidance must be established for effective team deployment, inspection, documentation, infrastructure damage assessment, as well as collection and organization of data.

• Field Support System – The support assistance includes preparation, response, and mitigation efforts for FHWA or State DOT's concerning damage to highways and bridges. The post-event response and support could include assembling and deploying a team of experienced engineers and scientists to the area of impact as soon as practical for the related purposes of road and bridge damage mechanism assessment and recovery decision support. Such immediate assessment can lead to the collection of valuable, time-sensitive, data and information which may be destroyed during recovery efforts. The activity shall also provide FHWA with post-event assessments, recommendations, and reports.

• Development of robust and rapid deployment sensors and/or sensing systems to capture wind conditions and structural behavior just prior to, during, and after major storm events. Development of strategies, system specifications, and data requirements for long term monitoring and evaluation of structures subject to infrequent, but extreme, wind events or conditions.

C.4.2.5 The Contractor shall develop and deploy new tests and methods to more accurately and efficiently characterize materials.

• Development of advanced materials such as nano and self-healing materials in bridge systems as countermeasures for mitigating blast, impact and seismic hazards.

• Development of design criteria for innovative designs, materials and construction for seismic applications.

C.4.3 The Contractor shall perform technology delivery

C.4.3.1 The Contractor shall perform demonstrations and requests for information:

The Contractor shall provide technical assistance to FHWA stakeholders such as State and other Federal agencies. Technical assistance can take the form of: (1) answering questions from within or outside FHWA via email or telephone; (2) providing literature based on requests for information within the scope of the research; and (3) providing hands-on training of product or equipment. The Contractor shall provide a brief written report for all site visits documenting the participating agency, contacts, and phone numbers for personnel who worked with the equipment, and summary of visit.

C.4.3.2 The Contractor shall conduct technical workshops and training

The Contractor shall develop and deliver professional workshops and training related to one or more of the areas identified in the objectives, including supporting implementation of the methods and technology developed in Task A. Workshops generally range in length from 4-16 hours of contact time, emphasize hands-on application of technology and be presented at one or more times and/or places.

The Contractor shall provide a written report of the activity. Each report shall include as a minimum: date, duration, purpose, location, copy of workshop or training materials (electronic format), and a brief summary of comments, recommendations and/or observations.

C.4.3.3 The Contractor shall provide technical presentations

The Contractor shall develop and make professional presentations at seminars, conferences, workshops and/or meetings relating to the areas identified in the objectives.

The Contractor shall provide a written report of the visit. Each report shall include as a minimum: date, duration, purpose, location, copy of presentation (electronic format), and a brief summary of comments, activities, recommendations and/or observations.

C.4.3.4 The Contractor shall provide technical publications

The Contractor shall write technical, professional quality, articles suitable for scientific publications, peer-reviewed journals, newsletters, briefing papers and brochures, and shall develop workshop modules on an as needed basis. It is anticipated that these article(s) will address the research and other related activities.

C.4.4 The Contractor shall perform technology deployment:

The Contractor shall provide technical support, including product refinement/enhancement for implementation to interested agencies of products and technologies developed under C.4.2.

Technical support can take the form of:

(1) establishing product support websites, email technical assistance, newsletters, and phone support for answering questions from within or outside FHWA concerning hazard mitigation and countermeasures technology products;

(2) providing literature based on requests for information in support of specific products or technologies;

(3) staffing of display booths at meetings, conferences and exhibitions in support of products; and

(4) providing hands-on training to support implementation of the products and technology.

The Contractor shall provide a periodic report of technical support provided under this task documenting the number and type of contacts, and a brief summary of comments, recommendations and/or observations.

C.4.5 The Contractor shall provide programmatic technical support

C.4.5.1 The Contractor shall prepare material for publishing on internet and other online sources:

The Contractor shall develop, enhance, and maintain material for publishing on the Internet and other online systems. Material may take various forms, such as viewable directly online or set up for downloading by online customer. Contractor shall research and recommend, as appropriate new media for information exchange to advance the objectives identified in this contract.

C.4.5.2 The Contractor shall provide technical assistance in convening meetings

The Contractor shall organize panels and technical meetings in support of the development of technical projects and related work in the general areas identified in the objectives of this contract.

The Contractor shall provide all technical and administrative functions associated with arranging and coordinating these events to include arranging meeting location; contacting participants;

securing lodging and meeting space; developing schedules; circulating meeting notices;

arranging miscellaneous equipment and expendable supplies; and other conference support functions.

The Contractor may be asked to contact appropriate people from the agencies that are to participate in the meetings and identify prospective members. The Contractor shall also prepare and distribute meeting information such as confirmation letters with meeting details and agendas to all appropriate personnel. The Contractor may also be asked to prepare the formal minutes for meetings which they arrange.

C.4.5.3 The Contractor shall arrange travel for Pooled Fund Study Technical Advisory Committee and Non-Federal Participants in Meetings:

The Contractor shall make all travel arrangements for non-Federal members of the technical panels and meetings identified by the COR from a variety of locations around the United States and in infrequent instances from other countries. Arrangements will include transportation reservations and tickets; hotel reservations; local transportation between transportation terminals and hotel and, if relevant, between hotel and meeting site; and other arrangements necessary to the successful travel and room and board for participants while attending the meetings. The Contractor shall be responsible for these costs for the non-Federal panel members and meeting participants.

The administration of nationally led Pooled Fund Studies (PFS) in general involves initiating and managing FHWA research and development contracts that meet the requirements set forth in work plans established for any given study.

The initiation of a nationally led PFS generally proceeds as follows:

1. FHWA develops a work plan and solicits state funding and participation on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

2. The TAC meets as required to approve the work to be accomplished as funds become available; work therefore proceeds accordingly throughout the duration of the PFS.

Work assignments for FHWA on-site Contractor staff and for solicited FHWA contract research are usually written by FHWA personnel and may be revised and new ones written as new research needs evolve. TAC meetings are usually held semi-annually.

However, meetings for contract and product reviews may be held more frequently.

The FHWA must also provide the vehicle that allows the TAC to travel to and from meetings. It has been mandated that PFS funds that are set aside for TAC member travel be administered through by other than Government travel and therefore it is efficient that this be accomplished thru the procedures established for such purposes through the Contractor staff. The Contractor shall also be responsible for overseeing the logistical aspects of PFS TAC travel for any that may be initiated. This is accomplished via invitational letter/email travel request, written by the COR, to the TAC members with copy to the Contractor.

3. TAC members are required to make THEIR OWN TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS and follow Government travel regulations for TRAVEL and PER DIEM. All individual state DOT travel must be approved by the COR in writing.

C.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.5.1 Employee Standards

All Contractor employees shall meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. Standards of professionalism include competency, training, appearance, and behavior.

The Contractor shall perform pre-employment suitability checks for all employees and prospective employees. The Contractor shall take disciplinary action against employees who disregard those standards.

The Contractor shall ensure all personnel complete all annual security awareness training. The Contractor shall ensure all required personnel complete all annual specialized security training.

Upon request, the Contractor shall submit all course certificates to the COR within 24 hours of request.

C.5.2 Employee Identification

All Contractor personnel must be recognizable as such while on any activity or work effort performed under this contract. This shall be accomplished by issuing badges and/or name tags that contain the Contractor’s company name and employee’s full name. The Contractor shall furnish badges or nametags for his/her employee at the Contractor’s expense prior to contract performance. All employees shall wear the identification in a conspicuous place on exterior clothing. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor personnel identify themselves as Contractors when attending meetings, answering Government telephones, providing any type of written correspondence, or working in situations where their actions could be construed as official Government acts.

To ensure the requirements of FIPS 201, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, are met, refer to Section H of this solicitation for more information on HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE-12 (HSPD-12)

C.5.3 Government Printing Requirements

Printers Dummy

As final copy, the Contractor shall prepare a full-sized (or 90 percent-sized) dummy of the document, showing pagination, colors used, photo placement, and placement of text and all other visual elements.

Printers Disks

The final electronic files for printing shall be delivered to the FHWA on CD-ROMs, or other acceptable media. The disk shall include all necessary files for producing the printed document, and be accompanied by the standard GPO Form 952, Desktop Publishing----Disk Information. If the Contractor fails to provide explicit instructions and all needed files and information with the final deliverables (printers dummy and printer’s disks) the printing process will be delayed until the FHWA receives corrected files or information from the Contractor. The FHWA is not responsible for any additional costs, which may be incurred as a result of missing or incomplete information provided by the Contractor.

C.5.4 GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all Government data, to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government data. As a minimum, this shall include provisions for personnel security, electronic security and physical security as listed in the sections that follow:

C.5.5 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION/PUBLISHING

There shall be no dissemination or publication, except within and between the Contractor and any Subcontractors or specified Integrated Product/Process Team (IPT) members who have a need to know, of information developed under this contract or contained in the reports to be furnished pursuant to this contract without prior written approval of the CO. FHWA approval for publication will require provisions which protect the intellectual property and patent rights of both FHWA and the Contractor.

C.5.6 DATA RIGHTS

The Government will retain unlimited rights to all intellectual property and technical data produced in the course of developing, deploying, training, using and supporting FHWA or other Federal agencies under this contract. All modifications to Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software, middleware, hardware, or source code will be the sole property of the Government. The Contractor will be required to negotiate agreements with commercial system vendors relating to non-disclosure of vendor-proprietary information.

Except as noted above, all software and data rights developed or provided under this Work Statement (WS), including any previously proprietary or COTS software, will be provided to the Government, for any intended use by the Government.

The Government will not authorize the Contractor to assert Copyright in data first produced in the performance of this contract.

C.5.7 Government Furnished Equipment/Information/Property

Government furnished equipment/information/property will be specified in individual task orders.

When furnished, the Contractor shall maintain a detailed inventory accounting system for GFE/Material or Contractor Acquired Property (CAP). The inventory accounting system must specify, as a minimum: product description (make, model), Government tag number, date of receipt, name of recipient, location of receipt, current location, purchase cost (if CAP), and contract/order number under which the equipment is being used. The Contractor shall either: a) attach an updated inventory report to each Monthly Progress Report, or b) certify that the inventory has been updated and is available for Government review. In either case the Contractor’s inventory listing must be available for Government review within one business day of COR request.

C.5.8 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY

The Contractor shall protect, defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the United States Government and its employees or agents, from and against any and all claims, demands, expenses, causes of action, judgments and liability arising out of, or in connection with, any negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, its agents, Subcontractors, employees, assignees, or anyone for whom the Contractor may be responsible. The Contractor shall also be liable for any and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees incurred as a result of any such claim, demand, cause of action, judgment or liability, including those costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees incurred by the United States Government and its employees or agents. The Contractor’s liability shall not be limited by any provision or limits of insurance set forth in the resulting contract.

C.5.9 Place of Performance

Specific location information will be provided in each individual task order. On-site and off-site support on the part of the Contractor shall be required. Most work will be required at the TFHRC located at 6300 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101. Performance of technical services at an off-site location, including telework and field work, must be approved by the Federal Task Manager and COR. Regular meetings with HRDI or other meetings with FHWA staff at the TFHRC facility will be required regardless of place of performance.

C.5.10 Hours of Work

The workweek and daily hours of work for the services tasks defined in this work statement shall be in accordance with the requirements provided in each individual task order. All staff shall be available to the Government during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Work hours for the Contractor personnel shall not exceed 40 hours per week without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Overtime will not be authorized under this contract except by prior approval of the Contracting Officer

C.5.11 Contractor Required Licenses/Certifications

Any required licenses and certifications will be specified in the individual task orders issued under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing appropriately qualified personnel.

C.5.12 Training

The Contractor shall be responsible for any special training, licensing and certifications of Contractor personnel necessary to provide the necessary expertise in specialized scientific or data analysis topics to meet Government requirements.

C.5.13 Travel

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of travel in support of Government requirements. The Contractor shall be required to invoice in accordance with FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs, and Federal Travel Regulations, and must submit documentation of all travel costs.

The Government will specify the travel dates and location in individual Task Orders for required local, domestic, and international travel.

C.5.14 Direct Labor Rates

Direct Labor rates under this contract includes Contractor employee labor, Sub-Contractor employee labor and Consultant labor. The direct labor rates are fully burdened with all proportional overhead, fringe, profit/fee, G&A, etc. Maximum direct labor rates are identified in Section J.1.

C.5.15 Exit Interviews

The Contractor shall conduct exit interviews with all departing Contractors and return Government-issued identification badges and Government-issued equipment to the COR.

C.6 REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTING SECTION 508 STANDARDS

All Information Technology deliverables shall conform to the Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards. See http://www.access-board.gov/508.htm for more information

Preparation of Technical Reports or other documents that FHWA plans to post on a website.

In addition to the work requirements specified in this statement of work, vendors must ensure that all electronic documents that they prepare will meet the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The act requires that all electronic products prepared for the Federal Government be accessible to persons with disabilities, including those with vision, hearing, cognitive, and mobility impairments. Vendors can view Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (http://www.access-board.gov/508.htm) and the Federal IT Accessibility Initiative (Home Page) (http://section508.gov/) for detailed information.

The FHWA has determined that the accessibility requirements contained in the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards, Section 1194.22, “Web-based intranet and internet information and applications,” apply to this work. The standards are available at www.access-board.gov/sec508/508standards.htm.

The following paragraphs summarize the requirements for preparing FHWA reports in conformance with Section 508 for eventual posting by FHWA to an FHWA-sponsored website.

If you have further questions, please contact the FHWA contracting officers technical representatives listed in this statement of work.

http://www.access-board.gov/508.htm

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