Attachment_01_SABER 2027 SOW 19AUG2026.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION of BASE ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

(SABER)

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH

19 August 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 DEFINITION OF INSTALLATION

Installation will be defined as the property and facilities located within the jurisdiction of Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah.

1.2 PRECEDENCE

Individual installation specific requirements shall take precedence over the requirements in this section. Specific requirements will be included in the project Statement of Work (SOW.)

1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Prime Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment and incidentals required for a broad range of maintenance, repair and minor construction work on various real property facilities at installations covered under this contract, including design and engineering services incidental to construction. The Contracting Officer (CO) may conduct negotiations with the Prime Contractor and issue individual task orders (TOs) for maintenance, repair and minor construction projects identified by the Base Civil Engineer (BCE), or their approved representative, as part of the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) program.

Individual TO projects will vary in size, typically ranging between $25,000 and $5,000,000 including but not limited to trades such as demolition, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting, welding, pipe fitting, sheet metal, roofing, site work, site utilities, excavation, landscaping, concrete, masonry, pavements, fencing, asbestos and lead base paint abatement, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) design and installation, Access Control Systems (ACS) design and installation, fire alarm design and installation, fire suppression design and installation, communication networks and systems, Video Tele-Conference (VTC) and Secure Video Tele-Conference (SVTC) system design and installation and systems furniture removal, repair and installation. However, individual TO projects may exceed $5,000,000 due to repairs, maintenance, and equipment to fulfill project requirements. The Period of Performance (PoP) for this effort is a 5-year base order period with four, 1-year options, and an option to extend 6-months. The total PoP is 9.5 years.

2 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT

The Government is not obligated to issue any particular type of work under this contract and reserves the right to accomplish work using Government workforces or by other contracts, as the Government deems necessary or desirable, and to do so will not breach or otherwise violate this contract.

3 PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES

Competition will be limited to 8(a) firms located within Arizona, California (Sacramento, Fresno, and Orange County Districts), Colorado, Idaho (Boise District), Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, and Wyoming with an established bona fide place of business or other 8(a) construction firms that can establish a bona fide place of business within the geographical competitive area within 60 days after award, IAW SBA Policy Notice No. 6000-874794, and the assigned NAICS code. All other 8(a) BD Participants are deemed ineligible to submit offers.

In order for a Participant to be eligible to submit an offer for an 8(a) procurement limited to a specific geographic area, it (the business) must receive from SBA, a determination that it has a bona fide place of business within 60 days of award.

The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all employees and subcontractors have current and valid professional certifications and licenses for their specific position prior to starting work and shall be available at the job site at all times and shall be provided upon request by the Government.

Performance-Based Response Requirement: The Contractor shall, throughout the entire period of performance of this Multiple Award Contract (MAC), maintain the operational capability to have qualified personnel and necessary equipment physically present at any designated task order site within 60 minutes of receiving an emergency service call, and within twenty-four (24) hours for standard daily work orders.

4 KEY PERSONNEL

Key Contractor employees include: Contract Manager, Project Manager/Superintendent, Quality Control Officer, Environmental Officer and Site Safety and Health Officer. Key Contractor employees shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements listed below. All key personnel must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

4.1 CONTRACT MANAGER (CM)

The Prime Contractor shall provide a CM who shall be responsible for the performance of this contract. The name of this person, who shall act for the Contractor, shall be designated in writing to the CO as a part of the management plan.

The CM shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the management of government, commercial, or industrial construction and renovation contracts involving all of the following disciplines: architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical and communication networks.

The CM shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor on all contractor-related matters for the daily operation of this contract.

The CM shall be available by cellular telephone at all times.

During normal duty hours, the CM shall be available to meet on the installation with government personnel within sixty (60) minutes of notification.

Project or warranty related issues, the CM shall respond as stated below:

1) Non-emergency issues, the Contractor/Subcontractor shall respond to the scene within twenty-four (24) hours of notification and begin repair actions.

2) Emergency issues, the Contractor/Subcontractor shall respond to the scene within sixty (60) minutes of notification and begin repair actions. Examples of emergency work are; work required is to sustain/ensure continued mission operations, unscheduled/undetermined water/electrical outages, no A/C or heat within a facility, imminent danger of Life/Health/Safety of personnel, roof leak directly impacting facility mission.

4.2 PROJECT MANAGER/SUPERINTENDENT

The Prime Contractor shall provide a Project Manager/Superintendent that is knowledgeable on all projects they are assigned. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the CO as a part of the management plan.

The Project Manager/Superintendent shall have at least three (3) years of experience in construction management for similar size/scope projects and be familiar with all aspects of general construction management, practices, methods, and materials.

The Project Manager/Superintendent shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily operation of this contract that do not have cost impacts.

The Project Manager/Superintendent shall be available by cellular telephone during normal duty hours.

During normal duty hours, the Project Manager/Superintendent shall be available to meet on the installation with government personnel within sixty (60) minutes of notification.

Project or warranty related issues, the Project Manager/Superintendent shall respond as stated below:

1) Non-emergency issues, the Contractor/Subcontractor shall respond to the scene within twenty-four (24) hours of notification and begin repair actions.

2) Emergency issues, the Contractor/Subcontractor shall respond to the scene within sixty (60) minutes of notification and begin repair actions. Examples of emergency work are; work required is to sustain/ensure continued mission operations, unscheduled/undetermined water/electrical outages, no A/C or heat within a facility, imminent danger of Life/Health/Safety of personnel, roof leak directly impacting facility mission.

4.3 QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER (QCO)

The Prime Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Officer that has at least three (3) years of experience in the area of construction quality control. The Quality Control Officer shall manage the Contractor’s quality control plan. This person shall have the authority to direct Contractor personnel to correct construction deficiencies.

4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

The Prime Contractor shall provide an Environmental Officer to ensure environmental compliance on all projects.

The Environmental Officer shall have and maintain the credentials necessary to be considered a “competent person” as defined by the Federal Asbestos Regulations outlined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Division of Air Quality.

By OSHA definition, a competent person is a person who “through training or experience is knowledgeable of the various Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards that apply to their workplace, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to their specific operations, and has the authority invested in him or her by their employer to correct the hazards to protect their workers.”

The Environmental Officer shall meet the following minimum requirements

1) A minimum of three (3) years of experience working for an environment-oriented organization

2) Have postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution in a related discipline. This includes a masters or postgraduate degree in environmental science, preferably approved by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

This individual may perform these duties in conjunction with other duties or this function may be fulfilled by a consulting firm.

The Environmental Officer shall have at least three (3) years of experience in environmental management for construction work. The Environmental Officer shall manage all of the environmental concerns for each project.

4.5 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO)

The Prime Contractor shall provide a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) who shall visit all active work sites a minimum of once per week to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor to ensure all requirements are met. The Prime Contractor shall provide the SSHO’s inspection findings to the SABER PM weekly or upon completion of the inspection report. Additional inspections may be required if the government finds/determines unsafe, hazardous or unhealthy working conditions exist.

The Quality Control (QC) person may be the SSHO on projects if they possess the qualifications required for Quality Control and SSHO as specified herein. The SSHO shall meet the following requirements:

The SSHO shall be available by cellular telephone during normal duty hours. Level 2 Requirements:

1) A minimum of three (3) years of safety work on similar project.

2) Thirty (30) hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within last three (3) years.

3) Competent person training. By OSHA definition, a competent person is a person who “through training or experience is knowledgeable of the various Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards that apply to their workplace, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to their specific operations, and has the authority invested in him or her by their employer to correct the hazards to protect their workers.”

4.6 DRAFTSMAN

The Prime Contractor shall provide Draftsman personnel possessing a minimum of three (3) years experience specifically dedicated to the drafting and design of construction projects. Designated Draftsman shall demonstrate and apply proficiency in advanced AutoCAD functionalities including, but not limited to, the management of external references, the implementation of standardized layering systems, accurate dimensioning practices, and plotting procedures IOT successfully develop and deliver detailed, compliant drawings for each designated Task Order project.

4.7 CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

Trade Certifications:

1) The Prime Contractor shall ensure that their employees and subcontractor employees have current, valid licenses and certifications necessary to perform their functions. Any cost or time associated with obtaining licenses or certifications shall be at the Contractor’s expense. All prime Contractor employees and subcontractor employees shall have current licenses available at the job site at all times and provide licensing upon request by the Government. If Contractor employee or subcontractor employee is unable to provide license upon request, the Project Manager (PM) will be notified with a request for corrective action. The Contractor employee or subcontractor employee will be removed from the job site and installation until such licenses or certifications are obtained and presented to the CO.

2) Lead Craftsmen/Tradesmen in standard trades must be certified or licensed at the journeyman level (or equivalent for non-standard trades).

General Information:

1) The Prime Contractor shall not employ any person who is or was an employee of the US Government, if the employment of that person would create a real or perceived conflict of interest. Any questions on this issue should be addressed to the CO.

2) The Prime Contractor shall perform fifteen (15) percent or more of the actual construction using prime Contractor personnel. Office and field supervision will not be included in the 15%.

5 MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Prime Contractor shall develop a Management Plan which shall be submitted at the time of proposal. The Management Plan shall be implemented within thirty (30) days of contract award and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. The Management Plan shall include a position description for all key personnel as identified in Section 4, above, required minimum qualifications, and specify which positions are being accomplished by subcontractors. Any subcontractors filling key personnel positions shall have the same authority and certifications required for the positions they are filling. A complete organizational chart shall also be submitted and kept current as part of the management plan.

This plan shall then be continually maintained throughout the life of the Contract by all successful bidders and resubmitted whenever changes in key personnel are made. The Management Plan shall include a position description for all personnel, required minimum qualifications, required job experience (with examples) and specifies which positions are being accomplished by subcontractors. A complete organizational chart shall also be submitted and kept current as part of the management plan. This plan shall be submitted at the time of proposal and shall contain all requirements. The plan shall have a cover sheet that includes the solicitation number, subsequent contract number, Contractor name, address and business phone number. The contents of the plan shall be fully tabulated and a table of contents will be used.

The Contractor’s organizational approach shall provide project management, project engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD) support, project design, site superintendence, safe working environments, quality control, environmental management, subcontract purchasing and administration and general office administration.

6 SUB-CONTRACTOR UTILIZATION PLAN

The Prime Contractor shall ensure adequate subcontractor pools exist to promote competition, to provide best value to the Government and to meet performance and schedule requirements. The Prime Contractor shall provide a Subcontractor Utilization Plan that demonstrates management of subcontractors, establishment and utilization of subcontractor pools, ability to obtain additional subcontractor resources to meet performance and schedule requirements. This plan will assist the Government in determining if prime Contractors have adequate subcontractor resources and ability to obtain additional subcontractor resources to meet performance and schedule requirements. The Subcontractor Utilization Plan will be submitted and reviewed annually at the beginning of each ordering period; updates may be requested at any time during contract period of performance.

7 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, REFERENCE, STANDARDS, AND PUBLICATIONS

The Prime Contractor shall utilize the referenced documents identified in sections 7.2 and

7.3 below, in the accomplishment of tasks prescribed in TOs. Additional documents, standards, or publications that may be specific to a TO project will be identified in the TO SOW. The standards and publications listed in each section of the specifications, form part of these specifications to the extent referenced. The Prime Contractor shall conform to the provisions of the most recent issue of the listed standard(s) or publication(s).

7.2 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

The UFC shall be used as the standard building code for all construction under this contract. The UFC website is http://www.wbdg.org/. Any and all changes to the UFC will immediately become requirements of this contract. The UFC references the International Building Code (IBC) 2024 as the basic requirement. The UFC modifies those basic requirements in UFC 01-200-01.

At the time of this SOW, the most current version of UFC 1-200-01 is 01 September 2022, Change 4, 17 December 2024.

7.3 INSTALLATION DESIGN STANDARDS/PLAN

Base Facility Design Standard, Hill Air Force Base The Base Facility Design Standard (BFDS) is intended to alert designers, design-build contractors, facility users, and others of the facility design requirements that are peculiar to Hill AFB including remote sites under the base jurisdiction. This standard supplements or emphasizes established design criteria in government and industry publications including standards, codes, regulations, policies, directives, etc. This standard is being continuously revised and updated as regulations and policies change. Caution must be taken to ensure the latest edition is used. Many governmental jurisdictions have adopted statutes, administrative rules, and/or ordinances that set standards regulating professional practices within their jurisdictions. In addition to the standards set forth herein, said professionals shall also conduct their services in accordance with applicable jurisdictional requirements and standards of practice. Where level of effort differs between the standards set forth herein and any such jurisdictional requirements and/or standards of practice occur, the more stringent requirement(s) shall apply. However, if there are conflicting requirements the government standard will govern.

Architectural Compatibility Plan, Hill Air Force Base The Architectural Compatibility Plan (ACP) defines a clear design vocabulary to be used throughout Hill AFB, providing specific standards for all aspects of exterior design.

The purpose of the ACP is to define design standards for buildings, site development, and streetscapes that serve to integrate the visual character throughout Hill AFB. The ACP will help ensure consistent quality design decisions.

The ACP sets a minimum standard for quality control, and is intended as a baseline, or beginning point, for the build environment on Hill AFB. All structures, regardless of size, typology, or placement must adhere to the standards set forth in the ACP.

The installation’s BFDS and ACP shall be adhered to on all construction projects. Any possible deviations from these standards shall be brought to the attention of the CO before implementation.

8 QUALITY CONTROL

8.1 GENERAL

The Prime Contractor shall develop a Quality Control Plan which shall be submitted at the time of proposal and resubmitted whenever changes are made or upon request. The Quality Control Plan shall be implemented within thirty (30) days of contract award and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall establish, maintain, and implement a complete Quality Control Plan to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified as part of the original solicitation. The Quality Control Plan will be reviewed and accepted by the Government prior to commencement of any work.

The Prime Contractor is responsible for an effective quality control process. The quality control process shall consist of plans, procedures, schedules and organization necessary to manage all TOs to produce end products that comply with contract requirements. The process shall cover all construction operations, both on site and off site, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence.

This plan shall be submitted digitally and shall contain all requirements. The binder shall have a cover sheet that includes the solicitation number, subsequent contract number, Contractor name, address and business phone number. The Quality Control Officer’s name, address and business phone number shall also be included. All listed requirements shall be included. The contents of the binder shall be fully tabulated and a table of contents will be used.

Notification of Noncompliance. The CO will notify the Prime Contractor of any detected noncompliance with the requirements of this section. The Contractor shall take immediate corrective action after receipt of such notice. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the CO may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

8.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN CONTENTS

The Quality Control Plan shall identify:

1) Personnel, procedures, instructions, tests, forms, and records to be used.

2) The person within the Contractor’s organization identified as the Quality Control Officer.

3) The authority and responsibilities of all the quality control personnel.

4) Procedures for reviewing and approving all drawings, product data samples or other submittals before submission to the CO. Include procedures for obtaining field measurements.

5) Method of documenting quality control operation, inspection, and testing of both prime and subcontract work including samples of proposed forms.

6) Method of documenting and tracking deficiencies including responsibilities and procedures for correcting deficiencies.

The Government shall review and provide acceptance of the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

8.3 QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTATION

The Prime Contractor shall maintain current records (daily construction logs) providing documented evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. These records shall be provided to the SABER PM weekly or upon request. These records shall include the work of subcontractors and suppliers and shall be on AF IMT Form 1477 or a form acceptable to the CO that includes, as a minimum, the following information:

1) Contractor/subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

2) Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom.

3) Visitors (including inspectors) on site each day.

4) Test and control activities performed with results and references to specifications and drawings requirements. List deficiencies noted along with corrective action.

5) Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions or corrective actions.

6) Instructions given/received and conflicts in plans and/or specifications.

These records shall indicate a description of trades working on the project; the number of personnel working; weather conditions encountered; and any delays encountered. These records shall cover both conforming and deficient features and shall include a statement that equipment and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the contract.

These records shall be available to government personnel upon request.

8.4 COORDINATION MEETINGS

Initial Quality Meeting. After the pre-construction conference and prior to commencement of work for any TO under this contract, the Prime Contractor shall meet with the CO, COR, and SABER Representative to discuss the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan. During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the plan details shall be developed, including the forms for recording quality control operations, control activities, testing, administration of the system for both on site and off site work, and the interrelationship of Contractor's management and control with the government's quality assurance. Minutes of the meeting shall be prepared by the Contractor and signed by both the SABER Representative and the CO. The minutes shall become a part of the contract file. There may be occasions when subsequent conferences will be called by either party to reconfirm mutual understandings and/or address deficiencies in the quality control system or procedures that may require corrective action by the Contractor.

Interface with Government Inspectors. The Quality Control Officer may request meetings with the Government, through the CO, to discuss quality issues when they arise. The Government reserves the right to conduct quality meetings at its discretion.

9 BID, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

Bid Bonds will be required In Accordance With (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.228-1 and 52.228-2 as specified at the TO level. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required IAW FAR Clause 52.228-15 and due not later than ten (10) days after award notification. A minimum blanket bond capacity of $5 million for SABER TOs is required.

Additional bonding will be required if active SABER projects exceed $5 million.

10 PROTECTION OF CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT AND GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

10.1 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

For each TO, the SABER PM and the Prime Contractor shall coordinate with occupants of the proposed work area on responsibilities of moving furniture and equipment. If the Contractor moves the furniture, associated costs may be included in the proposal. The Government shall hold the Contractor responsible for any damages when the Contractor moves the furniture.

The Contractor shall cover all equipment, material, furniture, etc., that is to remain in place within the contract operations area and protect it against damage or loss. The Contractor shall store, protect and clean all equipment, material, furniture, etc. that is removed by the Contractor during the performance of work where directed, or reused in work as required by the TO SOW, drawings, or specifications. All equipment, material, furniture, etc. removed by the Contractor shall be stored, protected and cleaned prior to reuse, or replaced with exact kind if damaged or lost. All equipment, material, furniture, etc. shall be in equal to or better than its original condition upon completion of the TO. Security for all equipment or material that is to be reused and is removed for temporary storage shall be the sole responsibility of the Prime Contractor.

The Prime Contractor shall take an inventory of all items to be stored outside the work area and provide a copy to the SABER PM. The inventory list shall indicate the item name, any visible damage and location of storage. Accompanying photographs are acceptable and preferred. Photographs shall clearly show any existing damage prior to project start or the removal of any equipment, material, furniture, etc. to be stored by the Contractor. Failure to provide evidence of existing damage shall result in the Contractor replacing the equipment, material, furniture, etc. with exact kind.

10.2 DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT REAL PROPERTY

Any damage done by the Contractor to existing government real property shall be repaired to a prior to damage condition. The Contractor shall patch and repair any damage done to walls, floors, ceilings, doors, etc. during the removal of any items or materials. Contractor repairs shall match the existing conditions, present an undisturbed appearance and meet the requirements of these specifications. CE will determine if repair work is sufficient and acceptable. All repair work will be at the Contractor’s expense.

10.3 ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

The Contractor will not disturb electrical and/or communications facilities and wiring. Where such facilities require equipment removal for the accomplishment of the project work, the Contractor shall notify the CO in writing at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of the requirement, for the accomplishment of such removal work by the Government. The Contractor shall allow the utility owner enough time to remove the systems required. If damaged by Contractor’s construction activities, the Contractor shall restore service within twenty-four (24) hours with no cost to the government.

11 PROVISIONS ON CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY

Only the CO is authorized to make changes to the contract or any TO issued thereunder. No other Government or non-Government official may alter this contract or any TO issued in accordance with the basic contract terms and conditions. The Contractor is to report any attempts to alter this contract or any TO, to the CO. IN THE EVENT THE CONTRACTOR EFFECTS ANY SUCH CHANGE(S) AT THE DIRECTION OF ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE CO, THE CHANGE(S) WILL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN MADE WITHOUT AUTHORITY AND NO ADJUSTMENT WILL BE MADE IN THE CONTRACT PRICE TO COVER ANY INCREASE IN COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT THEREOF.

12 GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Contracting Officer (CO): Government official authorized to enter into, make changes to, or terminate contracts on behalf of the United States (US) Government. COs are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary requirements of the contract, to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguard the interests of the US Government in its contractual relationships.

13 CONSTRUCTION START-UP PERIOD

From the date of contract award, the first thirty (30) calendar days shall be designated as a start-up period during which the Contractor shall have all equipment and personnel in place and mobilization activities associated with this contract fully executed and ready to fulfill the requirements of this contract.

14 PRE-PERFORMANCE CONFERENCES

Before work begins on this contract, the CO will arrange for a meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract in general, including administrative matters, project requirements, submittal procedures, approvals and payment schedule, quality control expectations, Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) and TO procedures, traffic control, construction access requirements, as-built criteria, performance requirements, security procedures, accident prevention, safety and fire prevention briefings.

15 TASK ORDERING PROCEDURES

15.1 FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROPOSAL REQUEST (FOPR)

For each project, the Prime Contractor will be furnished with one electronic copy of the TO SOW. The Contractor may also be provided with one set of drawings and/or specifications, if available. All attachments to the TO FOPR, if applicable, will be considered to be a part of the project scope of work. The level of design provided to the Contractor shall be a written narrative describing the basic concept of the TO. The Contractor may reproduce any drawings and specifications at the Contractor’s own expense, if additional copies are needed. The Contractor shall check all drawings and specifications provided by the government immediately upon receipt for discrepancies and notify the CO immediately of any and all discrepancies found in the form of a Request for Information (RFI). Enlarged plans and details shall govern where the same work is shown at smaller scales. The Contractor shall review all Government provided drawings and verify the information for accuracy prior to proposing on TOs and shall be responsible for any errors which might have been avoided thereby. All Government provided drawings are for reference only unless otherwise stated in the TO SOW.

TO FOPR: A pre-proposal site visit will be held between the Government and the Contractor as requested in the TO FOPR, to discuss all conditions and details of the proposed TO. The Contractor shall submit questions\clarification in writing, IAW FOPR instructions. On average, the Period of Performance (PoP) of a TO is 120 days. However, each TO will identify the specific PoP for that project.

The Contractor shall provide lead times for all material requiring eight (8) weeks or more for delivery in their proposals.

15.2 SITE VISIT

The Government and Contractor(s) will conduct a pre-proposal site visit for each TO. Discussions may include, but are not limited to: scope of work, method of construction, sequence of operations, progress schedule, means of access to project site, delivery and storage of materials and equipment, work restrictions, coordination requirements, project goals, liquidated damages and potential difficulties/problems. The Contractor shall submit Request for Information (RFI) questions within seven (7) days of initial site visit or as directed in the TO specific FOPR.

15.3 ON-SITE CONDITIONS

Drawings, if provided, showing the location of equipment, piping, ducts, conduit, etc. are conceptual and may not show every detail required. In addition, site conditions will not always permit installation in the locations shown. Drawings showing equipment, piping, ducts, conduit, etc. to be removed, altered, or installed may require deviation from the configuration of the demolition or installation drawings due to existence of conflicting ducts, conduits, hangers, light fixtures, structural items, and temporary walls, etc. All such minor details of work which are not shown on the drawings, as well as such items not specifically mentioned in the specifications, but which are essential and necessary for the completion of the work, and to make all systems or equipment operational, shall be considered as incidental and shall be included as part of the work. When this situation occurs, the final placement of permanently installed items shall be subject to approval by the applicable CO.

All drawings provided by the government shall be considered conceptual unless otherwise stated in the TO SOW. The Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting to their satisfaction, all areas and/or items of possible conflict. Failure to verify the dimensions, locations, equipment specifications (both existing and new) and the facilities supporting utilities will be at the Contractor's risk and shall not relieve the Contractor from accomplishing the work required by the TO.

15.4 PROJECT PROPOSAL

Individual project proposals shall follow instructions in each TO’s FOPR. The Contractor shall submit the proposal within the time identified in the TO FOPR, typically fourteen (14) calendar days from date of site visit. However, TO FOPR response dates may vary depending upon the complexity of the project, urgency, and end of fiscal year requirements.

15.4.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A construction schedule is required IAW FAR 36.515 and FAR 52.236-15 for projects with a continuous performance period of sixty (60) days or more. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit a construction schedule when required by the TO SOW. The construction schedule shall be on an AF Form 3064 and completed according to the instructions on the reverse side of the form. In addition to the construction schedule on the AF Form 3064, the TO SOW may require a project to have a critical path or milestone schedule. The Contractor shall provide weekly construction updates on each TO on an AF Form 3065.

15.4.2 DESIGN SOLUTION

The Contractor shall provide, as part of the proposal, a basic design solution in narrative format or drawings. Drawings included with the proposal must be thorough enough to allow the Government to determine the Contractor has a complete understanding of the project scope. Design incidental to accomplishing the required tasks outlined in each TO will be required. Typically, Contractor maximum design for SABER is up to 35%. If the design requires the services of a registered architect or engineer, it is generally outside the parameters of minimum design; however, in some situations specific building codes may require a licensed engineer or architect for certain elements of a project. As an example, a licensed engineer may be required for certain components of a fire suppression system to be replaced or repaired and a fire suppression engineer may be required to sign off on changes to the system. The extent of these designs will depend upon the complexity of each task. Also, designs shall clearly illustrate compliance with local, state, and federal building construction codes. Contractors are not required to bid on projects that exceed 35% design. As required in the SOW or otherwise required, the Contractor shall include the following documentation at a minimum in the TO proposal:

1) Shop drawings showing basic layout and planning of work.

2) Design Calculations The Contractor shall provide as part of the proposal, design calculations to substantiate appropriate equipment or material selection/sizing, component assembly and proposed layout and sizing of utilities and structural elements. The Contractor shall, at a minimum, supply the following calculation as required per TO:

a. Mechanical: HVAC load analysis and unit sizing, pipe sizing, and duct sizing.

b. Electrical: Electrical system capacity, conductor, conduit, protective devices and other equipment sizing.

c. Structural: Structural system and foundation sizing.

d. Pavement/Site Work: Area run-off quantities, drainage capacities, and grading slopes.

e. Energy: Provide energy savings and Return on Investment (ROI).

15.4.3 TASK ORDER PRICING

Pricing: Pricing fairness and reasonableness will be established by adequate price competition. For instances when only one quote is received or found technically acceptable, price fairness and reasonableness will be established by price analysis. Depending on the project or TO, a Division Cost breakout or lump sum proposal may be acceptable. However, for proposals where the Government does not find the prices fair and reasonable, the Government may require Data Other than Certified Cost or Pricing Data as outlined in FAR

15.402. Data Other than Certified Cost or Pricing Data may be required from subcontractors. This data may include established catalog or market prices, sales to non-governmental and governmental entities.

Competition in Subcontracting: The Prime Contractor shall select subcontractors (including suppliers) on a competitive basis to the maximum extent practical consistent with the objectives and requirements of the contract.

15.4.4 SUBMISSION OF TO FOPR

The Contractors shall be requested to submit the TO proposal to the issuing office within the period stated in the TO FOPR which may consist of:

1) Technical Proposal. Concept sketches or drawings for proposed methods, performance schedule of design and construction, proposed technical approach/solution, list of required work elements, management approach, key personnel and/or subcontractors, catalogs, and/or other material submittals.

2) Price Proposal. The price proposal for the design and construction cost.

3) Past Performance. Recent and relevant performance information may be required. Definitions of "recent" and “relevant” will be specified in the TO FOPR for each project.

The Contractor shall follow all instructions within the TO FOPR.

The TO proposals shall be prepared at no cost to the Government, and are not reimbursable by the Government.

16 TASK ORDER PROPOSAL EVALUATION

Unless the CO applies the exceptions per FAR 16.505(b)(2), each TO will be awarded, as a result of competition, to the Contractor who offers the best value to the Government considering the criteria specified in the TO.

16.1 TO EVALUATION CRITERIA

Individual TOs will be competed equally among all awardees after award of the seed project IAW FAR 16.505(b), Fair Opportunity. TOs will be firm fixed price and will clearly define the specific work required. SABER TO awards will be made on a best value basis determined by Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), Tradeoff, or Low Price. Specific instructions to Offerors and evaluation criteria for individual TOs will be specified in the TO FOPR. The TO source selection method will be selected at the discretion of the Government in consideration of the project scope, complexity, magnitude, and urgency.

16.2 COMPETITION

All SABER contractors will be solicited for each project. SABER contractors are encouraged to participate in all site visits and shall submit proposals for all funded TOs. Failure to participate responsibly in site visits and proposal submissions may be reflected in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings. Contractors may request a proposal submittal exemption in writing to the CO within five (5) calendar days of issuance of TO FOPR with rationale for not participating. However, when the TO FOPR contains FAR Clause 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, submission of proposals for those projects is at the sole discretion of the respective Contractors and their declination to participate in any or all such solicitations will not be negatively reflected.

16.3 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

At the conclusion of each TO or other times as determined appropriate by the CO or SABER PM, the Contractor’s performance evaluation will be made through the CPARS. The evaluation will take into account all aspects of the Contractor’s performance. The Contractor will be provided an opportunity to review and comment to the government evaluation result through the CPARS. Past performance may be used during TO evaluations, which may have an impact on the award of the TO. Past Performance evaluations are not limited to the CPARS ratings only and may include, but is not limited to, get well ratings or PM input.

17 COMMENCEMENT, EXECUTION, COMPLETION AND PAYMENT FOR WORK

17.1 ISSUE OF NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP)

Upon award of a TO, the Contractor shall have fourteen (14) calendar days to provide the CO with a project start date. This will allow for subcontracting contracts to be awarded, material lead times to be determined and a drawing timeframe to be established and taken into consideration when developing a project start date. The time to develop project Shop Drawing’s should not exceed thirty (30) days on average. The project start date will be evaluated and approved/disapproved based on the Contractors current work load, material lead times and the customer’s readiness to support the project. The CO may negotiate the project start date if the provided date is not satisfactory for all.

The Contractor shall provide a complete set of project Shop Drawings to the CO for approval prior to the NTP start date and before beginning any work at the project site. Failure to provide acceptable shop drawings prior to the agreed upon project start date shall not be cause for a time extension to the contract. Any additional time needed to develop and finalize drawings shall be deducted from the overall project PoP.

17.2 MEETINGS

The Contractor shall ensure key management personnel participate in and provide briefings to the Base Civil Engineer (BCE), or Director of Public Works (DPW), if requested. The BCE or DPW may be represented by the SABER PM.

The Contractor’s CM and PM, at a minimum, will interact in the form of conferences, meetings and reviews on a bi-weekly basis with government personnel regarding the performance and status of their respective TOs, when the government deems necessary. The CO may decide to reduce the frequency of meetings if needed. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the status of active projects, schedules, projections, problems, corrective actions, recommendations, etc., to help accomplish program and project goals.

The Contractor shall provide a written listing of all active projects and shall include at a minimum: project name, project number, TO number, TO completion date, scheduled completion date, project status and pertinent remarks. The listing shall be prepared by the Contractor in advance of the scheduled bi-weekly meeting and copies of the listing shall be provided to all personnel in attendance. Contracting representatives and other government personnel may also attend these bi-weekly meetings. The CO shall determine the date and time for the weekly meetings.

18 OPERATIONAL/WORK INTERUPTIONS AND WEATHER DELAYS

The Contractor may be required to temporarily stop work for operational requirements, special events, installation exercises, or while Distinguished Visitor (DV)…