HSFLGL-16-Q-00199.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

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7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

16G0001C01

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRNG CTR

1131 CHAPEL CROSSING RD

BLDG: 93 ATTN: Terrence Johnson

FLETC GL

GLYNCO GA 31524

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Attn: Terrence Johnson BLDG: 93 1131 Chapel Crossing Rd Glynco, GA 31524

Terrence Johnson 912-267-3090

103/23/2016

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

This solicitation is issued to construct monumental sign at the front gate at FLETC.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 120 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

04/19/2016

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRNG CTR

1131 CHAPEL CROSSING RD

PRO BLDG 93

FLETC GL

ATTN: Terrence Johnson

GLYNCO GA 31524

Terrence Johnson

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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Delivery: 120 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: FLETC GL

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRNG CTR

1131 CHAPEL CROSSING RD

ATTN: Terrence Johnson BLDG: 93

GLYNCO GA 31524

FOB: Destination

0001 Construct monumental sign along Chapel Crossing

Rd., outside of the front gate

Product/Service Code: Z2AZ

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE

BUILDINGS

This solicitation is for construct monumental sign front gate of FLETC.

Offerors shall provide a statement of compliance with FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in

Persons, requirements and confirm subcontractors will accomplish a statement of compliance upon award.

The estimated cost of this project is is between

$50,000 and $75,000.

All Contractor personnel (including subcontractors or any representative of the contractor) entering the Federal Law Enforcement

Training Centers (FLETC) shall be provided active shooter threat training. Training material will be provided by the government. This requirement is required for any contractor who will be working on FLETC for more than 30 calendar days.

NACIS: 236220 Size Standard: $35.6M

Wage Determination: GA172 01/08/2016

Site Visit is schedule for April 14, 2016 At

2:00PM. To ensure a proper proposal is submitted it would be advisable to attend the site visit.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

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Main Gate Monument Sign

STATEMENT OF WORK

MAIN GATE MONUMENT SIGN

CHAPEL CROSSING RD.

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Work Covered by Contract Documents

Work Description: Perform all work in accordance with IBC 2012, contract drawings, specifications, reference documents and contract provisions. Provide all labor, material, equipment and supervision required to accomplish the following work:

A. Pre-bid field verification of existing construction and conditions.

B. All work to be coordinated with Facilities Management Division (FMD) to ensure no disruption of ongoing training activities.

C. Please refer to Specification Section 01 14 00 entitled “Work Restrictions” for additional information regarding Contractor work hours and site access.

D. See Drawings for additional details.

E. All work not otherwise described in this statement of work is to be performed in accordance with contract specifications.

1.1.1 Work to be Performed:

Architectural:

1. Install polished concrete sign base as shown on plans.

2. Install cast bronze logo on sign base and cast bronze lettering as shown on plans.

Electrical:

1. Connect to existing power supply at pole shown on plans

2. Install photocell and transformer near connection to existing power supply

3. Run wire in rigid conduit to location of sign.

4. Install new light fixtures as shown and connect to new wires.

Survey:

1. Locate FLETC property line to ensure sign located on FLETC property.

2. Ensure no existing utility lines will be damaged during the excavation of the sign base.

1.2 Coordination, Quality Control / Assurance

A. Coordinate construction schedule and all construction operations with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

B. The Superintendent / QC shall be responsible for assuring that all work is performed in accordance with the terms of the Contract.

C. All work shall be inspected by the Government and accepted before issuance of final payment.

D. Contractor shall verify all measurements, locations and requirements of the job.

E. If there is a conflict between the information contained in the Contract and this Statement of Work, the Contract shall take precedence.

F. Coordinate suppliers of concrete with concrete polishing subcontractors to ensure mix design is as required to warrant a quality final product.

G. Coordinate embed plate manufacture with sign fabricators to ensure products match up during installation.

1.3 Submittals

A. Submittals shall be required for all material and equipment items, per Contract Section C and Attachment B Specification 01 33 00 entitled “Submittal Procedures”.

B. The Contractor shall provide submittals to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, material data sheets, shop drawings, manufacturer’s installation details, and other documents as required for the following items:

1. Submit shop drawings to COR that depict the locations of proposed products to be installed.

2. Submit finish samples items that will be exposed to public view.

Work shall not proceed without first received written Submittal approval from the COR.

C. The Contractor shall provide a Project Schedule (Gantt Chart or other similar method) to the COR prior to the start of work. At a minimum, said schedule shall be compliant with Specification Section 01 14 00 entitled “Work Restrictions”, and:

1. Identify scheduled activities;

2. Identify work times;

3. Ensure coordination with training activities;

4. Estimate duration of each schedule activity;

5. Identify required resources for each activity;

6. Show the sequence of each activity and dependence on other activities;

7. Determine project duration; and

8. Analyze scheduled activities to improve project duration.

Work shall not proceed without first received written Project Schedule approval from the COR.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS / MATERIALS

2.1 Products covered by contract documents

A. All products and/or materials shall conform to the requirements and related specifications of this Statement of Work, and shall be first quality, complying with all standard and applicable building codes.

B. All products and/or materials shall be protected at all times from damage while at the work site in accordance with the Section C specifications.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 Performance Period

The Contractor shall have a maximum of 120 calendar days in which to complete this project, from the date of award.

3.2 Installation

A. All products and/or materials shall be installed / constructed following the specifications and manufacturer’s published instructions.

B. Contractor shall field verify all dimensions and conditions prior to beginning work or ordering materials. Contractor shall review site conditions with Project Manager prior to ordering materials and starting work.

C. Contractor shall properly locate all underground utilities in accordance with FLETC and State of Georgia requirements before starting work.

D. No product and/or materials shall be installed without Contractor first receiving written approval from the COR regarding submittal items.

E. No product and/or materials shall be backfilled without first being inspected by COR, and COR issuance of a notice to backfill. Any product and/or materials backfilled without first being inspected by COR shall be excavated at Contractor expense so as to allow for inspection as required by this section of the Statement of Work.

F. All work shall be installed / constructed in accordance with specifications, manufacturer’s published instructions, and industry standards.

G. All work shall be performed utilizing the latest codes for the particular type of work to be accomplished.

3.3 Attachments

Attachments

A. Drawings

B. Specifications

End of Statement

Specification

Table of Contents

01 14 00 Work Restrictions 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 42 00 Sources for Reference

Publications 01 45 00 Construction Quality Control and Key Personnel 01 50 00 Temporary Construction

Facilities and Controls 01 52 50 Safety Requirements 01 78 00 Operation and Maintenance

Data 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance

Data 03 20 00.00 10 Concrete Reinforcing

03 33 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 35 43 Polished Concrete Finishing 05 50 13 Miscellaneous Metal

Fabrications 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10 14 01 Exterior Signage

26 05 00.00 40 Common Work results for Electrical

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 31 23 00.00 20 Excavation and Fill

33 71 02 Underground Electrical Distribution

Construct Monumental Sign Front Gate

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

DIRECTIVES, REGULATIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS

a. The Contractor, its personnel, subcontractors, their personnel, and representatives shall become acquainted with and fully comply at all times with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Regulations, Directives, and Instructions. Any individual shall be subject to removal from the Center for noncompliance.

b. In the event of a conflict between this contract and any FLETC Directive, Regulation or

Instruction the contract prevails.

OPERATION ON THE FACILITY

Safety

a. The Contractor shall conduct the operation(s) under this contract in strict conformance with all FLETC safety directives and Federal, State, and local requirements. Reference the complete requirements of technical specification Section 01 52 50 Safety Requirements.

b. The Contractor shall conform to all safety rules and requirements in effect on the award date of this contract and shall take such additional precautions as the Contracting Officer (CO) may reasonably require for safety and accident prevention purposes while performing any work under this contract. The Contractor agrees to take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of Contractor and Government personnel performing in any way under this contract.

c. The Contractor shall make contract personnel available for Government furnished safety and occupational training for an estimate of two (2) hours to four (4) hours annually per individual. Government furnished training may include Quality, Safety and Occupational requirements.

Accident Reports

Within 24-hours of occurrence, the Contractor shall prepare a report of all job-related accidents and injuries occurring on FLETC property. The Contractor shall deliver the report to the CO Representative (COR). The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of all accidents resulting in personal injury, death, trauma, or occupational illness or disease; exposure to hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc); and, all injuries reported on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300, Log of Work- Related Injuries and Illnesses.

Occupational Hazards

The Contractor shall comply with all elements of COE EM-385-1-1 and OSHA Safety and Health Standards and the FLETC Safety and Health Directives.

Fire Prevention

Contract personnel shall report fires immediately upon detection. The Contractor shall observe all

OSHA, FLETC, and National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) requirements for handling and storage of combustible supplies, materials, waste, and trash. If combustible materials are to be stored on the premises, the Contractor shall obtain Government approval, label the containers with the fire hazard potential of the materials and store the containers in fire-rated locking metal cabinets.

Traffic Regulations

Contractor and subcontractor personnel operating motor vehicles on the FLETC shall observe traffic regulations and posted speed limits except as defined elsewhere in this contract. The only exception to posted speed limits is passing jogging formations, when speed shall be reduced to 15 mph. Traffic laws are enforced on the Center and violations shall be assessed penalty points, which can result in revocation of driving privileges on Center.

Weapons

Contractor and subcontractor personnel are not permitted to bring privately owned firearms, weapons, or ammunition on the Center. This restriction includes handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting bow and arrows, etc. All privately owned firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be surrendered/checked in at the main gate upon entry to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Supervision of Contractor Personnel

The Contractor’s personnel shall remain under the Contractor’s direct supervision at all times.

Although the Government will coordinate direction within the scope of the contract, detailed instructions for the Contractor’s personnel’s performance and supervision shall remain the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

MEDICAL TREATMENT

a. Only emergency medical care is available in Government facilities to Contractor personnel who suffer on-the-job injury. The Government will NOT perform physical examinations on Contractor personnel except as specified elsewhere in this contract. Government emergency vehicles and medical personnel may be used as the first point of treatment in emergency situations affecting Contractor personnel suffering pain or whose life or limb may be in danger.

b. Transfer to other than Government medical treatment facilities shall be affected by the Local

Rescue Squad or Security Vehicle as determined necessary by attending medical authorities. The Contractor shall render payment for care at the rates established by the CO as equitable with like services rendered in the local community. Upon receipt of a statement of charges, reimbursement will be made by the Contractor as a credit to the next billing invoice. Cost of these emergency services shall be incurred and borne by the Contractor as non-reimbursable by the Government.

SUBCONTRACTING

The Government reserves the right to approve or disapprove subcontractors for any work required by this contract. The Contractor shall obtain the CO’s written approval of all subcontractors and provide copies of approved subcontracts.

ORDER OF WORK

The Contractor shall arrange the work so that it will not cause interference with the normal conduct of Government business or with the progress of other Contractors’ projects. The Contractor shall submit all work schedules for approval by the COR. The Contractor shall adhere to the established schedules.

OTHER CONTRACTS

The Government may award third party contracts for additional work at or near the site of work under this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work, heeding any direction that may be provided by the CO. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees.

DISRUPTION OF CONTRACTOR WORK SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall promptly notify the CO and the COR when it appears that Government activities or personnel or other contractor’s projects are hindering the effective execution of its work efforts.

RIGHTS OF THE GOVERNMENT TO PERFORM FUNCTIONS WITH ITS

OWN PERSONNEL

a. The Government reserves the right to perform or supplement performance of contract functions with Government personnel during periods of disaster, war emergencies, police actions, or acts of God.

Such performance shall not constitute a breach of contract by the Government within the meaning of the contract clause entitled “Default.”

b. The Contractor agrees under such circumstances to permit the Government to use any essential

Contractor-furnished property. The Government will equitably compensate the Contractor for use of such property.

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING LABOR STRIKES

a. Because the services called for under this contract are of critical importance to the FLETC, the Government reserves the right to take over or supplement performance of this contract in the event of a labor strike by the Contractor’s personnel which impairs the Contractor’s ability to satisfactorily perform the contract. Under such circumstances and at the direction of the CO, the Contractor agrees not to interfere in any way with Government performance. The Contractor further agrees under such circumstances to permit the Government to use any essential contractor-furnished property. The Government will equitably compensate the Contractor for use of such property.

b. The Contractor will not be entitled to payment for any performance period, in part or in total, during which the Government assumes performance under this clause. This clause does not limit the Government’s rights under any other clause of this contract, including but not limited to, “Default (Fixed- Price Supply and Services)”, “Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)”, and “Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price.”

CONSERVATION

Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall actively participate in all energy conservation efforts and programs applicable to work performed under this contract. The Contractor shall instruct its personnel and subcontractors in utilities conservation policies.

LABOR RELATIONS

a. The Contractor shall maintain satisfactory labor relations with its personnel. Representatives of the Contracting Office will not participate in labor relation matters unless disputes develop that interfere with the proper performance of the contract, at which time the representative may endeavor to assist in settling the difficulty.

b. The Contractor shall provide the CO with a copy of any collective bargaining agreement applicable to personnel performing on this contract.

AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

The Contractor shall provide a complete list of biobased products purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The list shall be provided to the point of contact listed in FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts, on each anniversary date of award. The products list shall be organized into the following three categories:

Biobased products, Green products and all other products. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product in each category.

PHOTOGRAPHY

No photography, of any nature, is allowed while on the FLETC without the written authorization of the CO. Submit photography requests to the CO at least two (2) business days prior to anticipated photo session.

CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL

The CO may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any individual under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, suspected or found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the CO that such action is in the best interests of the Government. The CO has the authority to bar individuals from the installation. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this performance work statement.

CONTRACTOR VEHICLES

a. All Contractor vehicles operated on Government property shall be in operable condition, maintained in good repair, and meet all local, State and Federal safety requirements. Vehicles found to be unsafe or unable to function as designed shall be removed from the job site immediately. Each vehicle operated by the Contractor under this contract shall, at all times, display a valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker, if applicable.

b. All Contractor vehicles shall be operated in accordance with the FLETC traffic regulations.

c. Should a vehicle fail to meet the standards, the Contractor shall be liable of any resultant delays (including jeopardizing their performance report rating on contract schedules).

d. The Contractor’s name and telephone number shall be conspicuously legible on both sides of all Contractor vehicles and over-the-road equipment.

PERMITS

a. The Contractor shall without additional expense to the Government obtain all appointments, licenses, and permits required for the prosecution of the work and for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and codes. Evidence of such shall be provided to the CO upon request.

b. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel who will be driving a vehicle in support of this contract possess required license, prior to driving that vehicle. This specifically includes personnel operating FLETC Government owned vehicles in the performance of roles.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental protection requirements including all Federal, State and local laws and regulations. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the CO or designated representative. In the event that a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for violations caused by the Contractor, or contractor equipment, personnel, etc., the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for that portion of the fine and associated costs for which the Contractor is responsible.

ACCESS TO BUILDINGS

It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility, through the COR, to obtain access to buildings and to arrange for each room/area to be opened and closed as necessary in performance of contract requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property and securing facilities, equipment, and materials at the end of each work period.

KEY CONTROL

a. Keys to include keyless entry cards or other similar control devices will be issued to the Contractor as appropriate. The Contractor shall receive, service, and account for all keys issued for use in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall develop a system of key control and submit the written plan for the CO’s approval five (5) days prior to contract start. This plan shall become a part of the quality control plan. The Contractor’s plan shall ensure that all keys and lock combinations issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized persons.

b. Neither the Contractor, nor any Contractor personnel, shall duplicate or fabricate any Government key in its custody. Should replacement keys be required, the Contractor shall submit a WRITTEN REQUEST to the COR. The Contractor shall report loss or unauthorized duplication of Government issued keys to the CO or his/her designated representative within 48 hours of learning of the loss or duplication by Contractor and subcontractor personnel.

c. The Contractor shall control access to all Government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR when lock combinations have been compromised.

d. Should the security of a facility become compromised by the loss of a key by Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall be responsible for replacement cost for rekeying of locks or lock replacements as determined appropriate by the CO. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced and replacement cost borne by the Contractor.

e. Contractor personnel shall not allow anyone the use of any Government key in their possession.

They shall not open locked rooms or areas to permit entrance by persons other than Contractor personnel performing assigned duties. Any room unlocked by Contractor at the start of work shall not be left unattended during the service process and shall be re-locked by Contractor personnel after completion of their service duties.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

a. Neither the Contractor nor any contract personnel shall disclose, or cause to be disseminated, any information concerning the operations which could result in or increase the likelihood of the possibility of a breach of the FLETC (or its partner organizations) security or interrupt the continuity of its operations.

b. No Contractor personnel or representative shall provide any information related to the FLETC activities to any element of the media without the CO's prior written permission. This prohibition includes publicity releases, recruitment notices, etc. All inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from or in connection with the performance of this contract shall be directed to the CO, if dissemination of official information may be required for resolution.

c. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor, or anyone acting on behalf of the Contractor, refer to the equipment or services furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in, or in connection with, any news release or commercial advertising, without first obtaining the explicit written consent of the

CO.

d. Should any such reference appear in any news release or commercial advertising issued by or on behalf of the Contractor without such prior consent, the Government shall consider institution of all remedies available under the provisions of this contract. Disclosure of information relating to this contract to any person not entitled to receive it, or failure to safeguard any sensitive information that may come to the Contractor or any person under his control, may subject the contract, his agents, or employees to criminal liability under Title 18, Section 793 and 798, of the United States Code.

e. Deviations from, or violations of, any of the provisions of this paragraph will, in addition to all other criminal and civil remedies provided by law, subject the Contractor to immediate termination for default and the individual(s) involved to a withdrawal of the Government’s acceptance and approval of performance on the FLETC sites.

ADVERTISING OF AWARD

The Contractor shall not refer to awards in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred by the Federal Government or is considered by the Government to be superior to other products or services.

DAMAGE REPORTS

In all instances where Government property or equipment is damaged by Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall submit a full written report of the facts and extent of such to the COR within 24 hours.

PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURIES

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any and all damages or claims for damage for injury to persons, property, or equipment which results from any service performed under this contract. The Contractor shall repair or replace to the satisfaction of the CO or his representative any surfaces, fixtures, furnishings, structures, equipment, material, or supplies which were damaged by Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall abide by the decision of the CO whether to repair or to replace items, property, or structures when damage is caused by any of the above. The Contractor shall accomplish such repair or replacement at no cost to the Government within five (5) business days following occurrence of the damage unless otherwise agreed upon by the CO.

INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY

a. The Contractor shall exercise reasonable care and use the Contractor’s best efforts to prevent accidents, injury, or damage to all persons and property in and about the work and to the facility or part(s) thereof upon which work is done.

b. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government against any and all liability claims and costs for injury to any property (Government or otherwise) arising from the occupancy, use, service, operation or performance of work in connection with this contract resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or fault of the Contractor or any subcontractor, or any employee, agent or representative of the Contractor or any subcontractor.

c. The Government will in no way be responsible for damages or loss occasioned by fire, theft, and accident or otherwise to the Contractor’s stored supplies, materials, equipment, or its personnel’s personal belongings.

d. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims for injuries, or death of any person and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with the occupancy, use, service, operation, or performance of work in connection with this contract resulting from the negligent acts or fault of the Contractor, any subcontractor, any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF GOD

The Contractor shall not be held responsible for damages incurred as a result of an Act of God, including but not limited to: flood, lightning, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, and unusually severe weather conditions documented by the National Weather Service as differing from the norm for this geographical area. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions or measures to protect Government property and equipment if warning is given. If the Contractor is found to be negligent in his efforts to minimize damages, the Government shall hold the Contractor liable for those damages and associated costs.

INSURANCE

a. The Contractor shall procure and maintain insurance at the Contractor’s expense during the term of the contract and any extensions. Before starting work under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the CO in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. Within 15 days after the award of this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the CO a certificate of insurance as evidence of the existence of the following insurance coverage in amounts not less than the minimum amounts specified below:

1) Comprehensive General Liability: $200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $50,000 per occurrence for property damage

2) Automobile Insurance: $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage

3) Standard Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000.

b. The general liability policy shall name “The United States of America, acting by and through the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)” as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

c. The Certificate of Insurance shall provide for a minimum of 30 days written notice to the CO by the insurance company prior to cancellation or material change in policy coverage.

HOLIDAYS

a. “Federal holidays" to be used to compute labor hours in the solicitation and contract, are:

New Year's Day Labor Day Martin Luther King's Birthday Columbus Day President's Day Veteran's Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

Any other day designated by Federal statute, Executive Order, or the President’s proclamation.

b. When any holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed. When any holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. Observance of such days by Government personnel shall not by itself be cause for an additional period of performance or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract.

c. Occasionally Federal holidays will be declared normal training days and full Contractor support will be required. Notice of this requirement will be given to the Contractor at least one week in advance.

d. The Contractor shall NOT receive premium rates for any special declared holiday for Federal employees (e.g., national day of mourning for death of a former president).

HOURS OF OPERATION

Normal work hours are from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Notwithstanding the provisions of FAR clause 52.222-4, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act – Overtime Compensation, work will NOT be permitted outside normal work hours, on Saturdays, Sundays, or federal holidays unless coordinated and approved by the Government Project Manager and Contracting Officer in advance. A request to work outside normal work hours must be submitted a minimum of two

(2) working days in advance of the date on which such work is anticipated. The exclusion of work on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract.

If, on an individual task order, the Government elects to have the work performed after normal working hours, the coefficient for other than normal work hours will apply for that portion of the work to be performed outside the normal work hours.

PHYSICAL AND PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (JUL 2013)

General Requirements

a. Contractor and subcontractor personnel in the performance of this contract or any representative of the Contractor entering the FLETC shall abide by all FLETC security regulations which may be in effect during the contract period. Any such individual(s) shall be subject to those security inspections which may be deemed necessary by the FLETC to ensure that no security violations occur during the course of the contract. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that each applicant who is expected to perform on FLETC facilities or that requires routine access to FLETC facilities shall complete the most current versions of FLETC FTC-SEM-17 Badge Application Request form, U.S.

Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) Employment Eligibility Verification I-9, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Declaration for Federal Employment form OF-306, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Card FD-258 in order to undergo a suitability background investigation which will be either a fingerprint check, a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).

1) If an MBI or NACI investigation is required, Contractor and subcontractor personnel will be required to complete a Standard Form 85 (SF 85), Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions, or SF 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions. An SF 85 is required to be filled out for a NACI. A NACI is performed on Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are considered low risk. An SF 85P is required to be filled out for an MBI. A MBI is normally conducted for Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are in a moderate risk position or have access to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information in all its forms and markings. Individuals in this category include, but are not limited to, those working as educational aides, FLETC Security Police, firearms personnel, explosives handlers, and Information Technology (IT) specialists. In addition, the Contractor should ensure that they have completed an e- Verify search for all Foreign National (FN) Contractor and subcontractor personnel.

2) For a cleared contract, the security background check will be conducted on the Contractor (facility) and Contractor and subcontractor personnel by the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office

(DISCO).

b. The FLETC reserves the right and prerogative to deny and/or restrict facility and information access of any Contractor or subcontractor personnel whose actions are in conflict with the standards of conduct, 5 CFR 2635. In accordance with the most current version of FLETC Manual 71-01, Physical Access Control, Paragraph 6, d, (1), (a) an individual will be denied access to FLETC facilities. Examples of offenses which prevent access to the FLETC include, but are not limited to:

1) Any felony conviction within the last six years;

2) Any misdemeanor conviction of a serious nature within the last three years;

3) Multiple misdemeanor convictions within the last six years;

4) An active "habitual offender" classification for any violation of the law;

5) Any conviction for drug usage trafficking or involvement in the last two years;

6) Violence against Law Enforcement Officers (LEO);

7) Disdain of legal authority;

8) Violations of moral turpitude (e.g., child brutality, child molestation, rape, wrongful death of another, etc.);

9) Other crimes of violence;

10) An active arrest warrant for any of the aforementioned crimes, and/or;

11) Past incidents that would reflect badly on the FLETC in the eyes of the public or that would otherwise pose a threat to the safety and security of FLETC personnel or property.

c. The Contractor shall report to the CSO any adverse information coming to their attention concerning Contractor and subcontractor personnel during the course of the contract. The report shall include the individual's name and social security number. If this information results in the subsequent termination of the individual's access to the FLETC, it does not obviate the requirement to submit this report.

d. Costs, delays and other hardships that result from Contractor or subcontractor personnel being denied access to the FLETC shall be borne entirely by the Contractor. Denial of access for Contractor or subcontractor personnel to the FLETC by the CSO shall not be subject to the Contract Disputes clause and cannot be the basis for any claim under the contract. FLETC security regulations regarding physical security access are found in the most recent revisions of the following FLETC Directives and Manuals:

Number 71-01, Physical Access Control; Number 71.00B, Identification Badges, Credentials and Shields;

and Number 71-11, Building/Area Security and Access.

Access to FLETC Facilities by Contractor Personnel Determination of Contractor and subcontractor personnel’s physical security access requirements must be coordinated with the CO or COR. Contractor and subcontractor personnel are subject to specific access requirements as defined herein.

1) Contractor. The Contractor shall manage the submission of personnel requests for background investigations, and shall conduct their own pre-screening to ensure not only that the application is complete, but also to pre-screen for suitability using the same standards the Government applies. These screening items include:

a) Public record criminal checks

b) Past Employment History

c) Education

d) Bankruptcies, Liens, Judgments

e) Verify Social Security Number (SSN), Date of Birth (DOB), and Residence

f) E-Verify name check (foreign born)

g) Google Query

h) Social Network Query

2) Suitability for Contractor Personnel to Perform on the FLETC. Suitability factors are identified in the most current version of DHS Instruction Handbook 121-01-007, Suitability and Security Program.

The Contractor shall:

a) Furnish to prospective Contractor and subcontractor personnel under this contract the necessary forms to be completed to request access to the FLETC (Form I-9, OF 306, and FTC-SEM-17).

b) Review the completed forms for completeness and accuracy and submit completed forms to the CO or COR for processing.

c) Ensure that personnel have been checked through E-Verify.

i) E-Verify informational brochure on how to create an account:

http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/Publications/Guides/guide-enrollment.pdf

ii) E-Verify login at: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/vislogin.aspx

iii) Ensure that proposed Contractor and subcontractor personnel meet the standards as outlined in the preceding paragraphs.

iv) Ensure that personnel who are moderate risk and require an MBI do not exceed the DHS bad debt limit of $7,500.00.

d) Cleared Contractors. Contractor and subcontractor personnel that are to perform on the FLETC in a national security position as identified by the FLETC CSO must be cleared personnel who have received their clearance from the DISCO. Both the Contractor (facility) and the Contractor's (to include subcontractor) personnel must have clearances issued by the DISCO. National security positions are identified as: NOT APPLICAPABLE.

3) Contractor Personnel Access For More Than Six Months. All Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are not temporary or intermittent and who work at the FLETC on a regular basis for more than six (6) months will be required to complete an SF 85. For Contractor and subcontractor personnel determined to be in a moderate risk position, the SF 85P will be required to be completed. Questionnaires must be completed by Contractor and subcontractor personnel utilizing the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Electronic Questionnaires for Investigation Processing (e-QIP) System.

a) The Security and Emergency Management Division (SEM) / Personnel Security Program (SEM/PER) will initiate Contractor and subcontractor personnel into the e-QIP system using information provided on the FTC-SEM-17.

b) Contractor and subcontractor personnel will then receive an e-mail message that provides information on accessing the OPM website and completing the electronic questionnaire.

c) In order for Contractor and subcontractor personnel to begin work, the SF 85/85P must be completed and electronically released to SEM/PER. SEM/PER will then release the SF 85/85P to the OPM for the background investigation.

d) For positions identified by the CSO or FLETC Information System Security Manager (ISSM) as low, moderate, or high risk for suitability for employment, the Contractor shall:

i) Provide to the CO a Form I-9, OF 306, and Badge Application FTC-SEM-17 for all identified Contractor and subcontractor personnel. All forms must be completed in their entirety. For U.S. Citizens, the Contractor must submit the required forms at least 10 days in advance of Contractor and subcontractor personnel's earliest proposed access to FLETC IT systems or facilities. Requirements specific to non-U.S.

Citizens are outlined later in this section.

ii) Upon notification from the FLETC Security staff, Contractor and subcontractor personnel will be required to appear in person before an authorized FLETC representative for the purpose of verifying the individual's identity in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors. HSPD-12 mandates that verification of identification for Contractor and subcontractor personnel requires the individual to be physically present, and to present to the badging authority:

i. A picture identification card issued by either a governmental entity of one of the several States or the United States Federal government, and;

ii. One other form of identification specified on Form I-9. Upon verifying the Contractor and subcontractor personnel's identity, Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall provide fingerprints and a photograph.

iii. Following a favorably adjudicated background investigation, the FLETC may issue a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card to Contractor and subcontractor personnel that will enable appropriate access to the facility and IT systems. Such access will only be issued in accordance with FLETC Physical Security, Information Security and IT Security policies. Access to national security information only occurs in the event that the Contractor has received a clearance from the DISCO.

iv. At the discretion of the CSO and following the receipt of favorable National Agency Check (NAC), the FLETC may elect to approve temporary access to the facility for Contractor and subcontractor personnel while the rest of the suitability investigation is being completed. If the NAC is not returned in five (5) days from the time that the SEM/PER releases the electronic questionnaire to the OPM, the results of a fingerprint check can be used to allow the Contractor and subcontractor personnel to begin working.

4) Contractor Personnel Less Than Six Months, More Than Five Days. Contractor and subcontractor personnel who will require access to the FLETC for more than five (5) days, but less than six (6) months, the Contractor shall provide a completed OF 306, Form I-9 and Badge Application FTC-SEM-17 (Sections A and B of FTC-SEM-17 must be completed in their entirety). For U.S. Citizens, FLETC requires that the FTC-SEM-17 shall be submitted to the CO a minimum of 10 business days in advance of Contractor and subcontractor personnel's first day of needed access.

a) FLETC shall conduct background checks for access using the information provided in Sections A and B of FTC-SEM-17.

i) Upon notification from the FLETC Security staff, Contractor and subcontractor personnel will be required to appear in person before an authorized FLETC representative for the purpose of verifying the individual's identity. Verification of the Contractor and subcontractor personnel's identity requires the individual to be physically present, and to present to the badging authority:

i. A picture identification card issued by either a governmental entity of one of the several States or the United States Federal government, and;

ii. One other form of identification specified on Form I-9. Upon verifying the Contractor and subcontractor personnel's identity, Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall provide fingerprints and a photograph.

iii. Once the results of the fingerprints are received by the SEM/PER are successfully adjudicated, the Contractor will be allowed to begin work.

5) Contractor Personnel for Five Days or Less. For Contractor and subcontractor personnel who will require access to the FLETC for up to five (5) days, the Contractor shall request temporary or intermittent access utilizing FTC-SEM-17. Such access is granted at the discretion of the CSO.

6) Employment and Prime Contractor Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens. The Contractor will adhere to the following requirements when attempting to employ Non-U.S. Citizens on the FLETC.

a) Employment requests for Foreign Nationals (FN) must be submitted to the SEM with full and complete documentation in the below identified time frame(s).