IBM14R0003.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR

700)

RATING

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

IBM14R0003 SEALED BID (IFB)

X NEGOTIATED (RFP)

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED

06/25/2014

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE: IBWC_

International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)

USIBWC - ACQUISITIONS DIV

4171 NORTH MESA, STE. C100

EL PASO, TX 79902-1441

7. ISSUED BY

International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)

USIBWC - ACQUISITIONS DIV

4171 NORTH MESA, STE. C100

EL PASO, TX 79902-1441

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

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

SOLICITATION

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

9. Sealed offers in original and __3__ copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

__N/A__ until __13:00:00__ local time __07/25/2014 __

10. FOR

INFORMATION

E-MAIL:

A. NAME

Laura A. Baker 915-832-4119

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT

CALLS)

C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

laura.baker@ibwc.gov

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS (See Table of Contents on page 2)

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1-4 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 17-22

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 5 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 6 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 23

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING 7 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 8 X K REPRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

24-30

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 9

X L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 29-35X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 10

X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 36-38X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 11-16

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

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

12.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (See Section I, Clause No.

52.232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

0.00 %

20 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

0.00 %

30 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

0.00 %

0 CALENDER DAYS(%)

0.00 %

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS (The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS OF

OFFEROR

CONTACT: DUNS: 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS DIFFERENT FROM

ABOVE - ENTER SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

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

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION: 23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

CODE:24. ADMINISTERED BY (if other than Item 7) CODE: IBWC_ International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)

USIBWC - FINANCIAL SERVICES DIV

4171 NORTH MESA, STE. C100

EL PASO, TX 79902-1441

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Laura A. Baker

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. DATE

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

IBM14R0003

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs B.01 Pricing

C Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work C.01 Performance Work Statement

D Packaging and Marking D.01 Payment of Postage and Fees D.02 Marking

E Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price (Aug 1996) E.01 Time Required for Inspection and Acceptance E.02 Inspection and Acceptance

F Deliveries or Performance 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (Apr 1984) 52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee's Premises (Apr 1984) F.01 Place of Performance F.02 Contract Period of Performance F.03 Task Order Period of Performance F.04 Destination for F.O.B. Destination

G Contract Administration Data G.01 Contracting Officer G.02 Designation of Contracting Officer G.03 Contracting Officer's Representative G.04 Payments G.05 Invoices G.06 Accounting and Appropriation Data

H Special Contract Requirements H.01 General Information H.02 Government-Contractor Relationships H.03 Control of Study and Analysis Reports H.04 Control of Information H.05 Notification to the Government of Delays H.06 Minimum Guarantee H.07 Fair Opportunity Procedures H.08 Ordering Procedures -- Request for Task Order Proposal H.09 Task Orders with Options H.10 Reimbursement of Travel Costs H.11 Contract Close Out Procedures for Services

I Contract Clauses 52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sept 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Oct 2010) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (Jan 1997) 52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity (Jan 1997) 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistlerblower Rights (Sep 2013) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Jan 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting The Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) 52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation (Oct 2010) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act - Overtime Compensation (July 2005) 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (Jan 2013) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-29 Notification of Visa Denial (June 2003) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (June 2011) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Dec 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Dec 2007) 52.227-14 Rights in Data - General (Dec 2007) 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (Apr 1984) 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims (Jan 1986) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Jul 2013) 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments (Apr 2012) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-1 Alt I Disputes (July 2002) - Alternate I (Dec 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services (Jan 1991) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) 52.243-1 Alt I Changes - Fixed-Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I (Apr 1984) 52.243-7 Notification of Changes (Apr 1984) 52.244-2 Subcontracts (Oct 2010) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec 2013) 52.245-1 Government Property (Apr 2012) 52.246-20 Warranty of Services (May 2001) 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability - Services (Feb 1997) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

J List of Attachments J.07 Amendments J.08 Order of Attachments

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Jan 2014) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013)

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995) 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2004) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) L.01 Instructions to Offerors L.02 Questions L.03 Contractor's Contract Administrator

M Evaluation Factors for Award 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) M.01 General Instructions for Evaluation Plan M.02 Initial Review of Proposals M.03 Proposal Evaluation M.04 Evaluation Approach M.05 Discussions/Negotiations M.06 Final Revised Proposals M.07 Final Evaluation of Proposals M.08 Best Value Decision M.09 Basis for Award

001 Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Contract for Environmental Services

0.00 EA

Base Year: 10/01/2014 - 09/30/2015 Option Year 1: 10/01/2015 - 09/30/2016 Option Year 2: 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2017 Option Year 3: 10/01/2017 - 09/30/2018 Option Year 4: 10/01/2018 - 09/30/2019

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B.01 Pricing

This Contract will be a firm fixed price (FFP), indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ), multiple award contract for environ-mental services. Work will be authorized under this Contract by the issuance of individual Task Orders. The pricing for individual Task Orders shall be consistent with the pricing of this section. The rates provided below are the Contractor's fully burdened labor rates inclusive of direct labor, indirect costs, overhead, general & administrative, profit, and respective escalation rate for Option Years. Travel costs will be addressed under individual Task Orders and reimbursed in accordance with Contract Clause H.10. Other direct costs will be reimbursed as authorized in individual Task Orders. These rates are the maximum rates allowable during the con-tract performance period.

All costs shall be inclusive of all applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Contract Base Year Option Year Hourly Rate Labor Categories Hourly Rate 1 2 3 4

IBM14R0003

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

IBM14R0003

Contract Number: Title: Environmental Services IDIQ Date of Solicitation:

06/25/2014

Line Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

Section C- Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.01 Performance Work Statement

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) for this Solicitation is referenced in Section J and included as an attachment to this docu-ment.

Section D- Packaging and Marking

D.01 Payment of Postage and Fees

All postage and fees related to submitting information, including forms, reports, etc., to the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Con-tracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall be paid by the Contractor.

D.02 Marking

All information submitted to the CO or the COR shall be clearly marked to show the Name of the Contractor and the Contract Num-ber.

Section E- Inspection and Acceptance

Clause Title

52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

E.01 Time Required for Inspection and Acceptance

The time required by the Government for inspection and acceptance, of each deliverable/submittal shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work and defined schedule for each Task Order. Method of preparation, to include quantity and schedule of delivery, for each deliverable/submittal shall be in accordance with this Contract, the Task Order Statement of Work, and defined schedule for each Task Order.

E.02 Inspection and Acceptance

a. Inspection. Inspection of all deliverable/submittal items will be by the appointed COR or CO as set forth in this Contract and indi-vidual Task Order.

b. Acceptance. Acceptance will be by the appointed COR or CO based upon conformance to the requirements set forth in this Contract and individual Task Order. CO acceptance will be based upon the COR's technical inspection and recommendations.

Section F- Deliveries or Performance

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (Apr 1984)

52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee's Premises (Apr 1984)

F.01 Place of Performance

The required projects or services shall be performed along the United States/Mexico international boundary from the mouth of the Rio Grande at the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean. Locations shall be along the United States and Mexico international border in the United States (states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California). Some projects in the U.S. may require coordination with Mex-ican entities and knowledge of Mexican regulations to complete the specified work. The work areas may be inside USIBWC buildings or outside at various terrains along the border to include desert, riverine, lake, mountain, and vegetated areas. In rare instances, some locations may be several miles from the border and these instances shall be identified in individual Task Orders issued under this Con-tract.

F.02 Contract Period of Performance

The base period of performance of this contract is from 10/01/2014 through 09/30/2015.

If exercised, the first option year will extend the contract period of performance from 10/01/2015 through 09/30/2016.

If exercised, the second option year will extend the contract period of performance from 10/01/2016 through 09/30/2017.

If exercised, the third option year will extend the contract period of performance from 10/01/2017 through 09/30/2018.

If exercised, the fourth option year will extend the contract period of performance from 10/01/2018 through 09/30/2019.

Options to extend services shall be exercised at the unilateral right of the Government in accordance with FAR 17.207. The award of this Contract for the base year does not create any right in this Contract for option years.

F.03 Task Order Period of Performance

The period of performance for each individual Task Order shall be identified in each individual Task Order.

F.04 Destination for F.O.B. Destination

The destination for F.O.B. Destination shall be specified in individual Task Order.

Section G- Contract Administration Data

G.01 Contracting Officer

“Contracting Officer” means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determ-inations and findings. The scope of the CO’s authority is defined by FAR 1.602-1, the CO’s Warrant, and other applicable federal laws. The term includes certain authorized representation of the CO within the limits of their authority as delegated by the CO.

G.02 Designation of Contracting Officer

The CO for this contract is:

Name: Laura A. Baker Address: 4171 N Mesa St, STE C100

El Paso, TX 79902 Telephone: 915-832-4119 Fax: 915-493-2489 Email: Laura.Baker@IBWC.GOV

G.03 Contracting Officer's Representative

The CO shall designate a technical representative to act for the CO during the contract period. The COR will act for the CO only in technical matters and will not be authorized to commit the Government on any contract terms, conditions, or changes in unit price, total price, quantity, or delivery schedule. Any changes to the contract in unit price, total contract price, quantity, quality, or delivery schedule will be made only by the CO by executed modification to the contract. The limits of the COR will be in accordance with

FAR 1.604.

The COR for the IDIQ Contract will be appointed in writing after contract award. Individal CORs may be appointed at the Task Or-der level as merited by the dollar amount for individual Task Orders.

G.04 Payments

Payment will be made against individual Task Orders and in accordance with Contract Clause 52.232-1 Payments. The invoicing schedule for each individual Task Order will be negotiated and set forth in each individual Task Order.

G.05 Invoices

Original invoices shall be submitted to the address identified on individual Task Orders. All invoice submitted electronically to the IB- WC's Finance Office shall be submitted to the following email address: invoices@ibwc.gov.

G.06 Accounting and Appropriation Data

No funds are obligated by the basic contract. Funds will be obligated, as required, upon issuance of individual Task Orders.

Section H- Special Contract Requirements

H.01 General Information

This Contract is a firm fixed price (FFP) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multiple award contract for environmental ser-vices. Performance of services shall be made as authorized by this Contract, modifications hereto, and through execution of individual Task Orders against this Contract by the CO.

H.02 Government-Contractor Relationships

(a) The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this Contract are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or will exist under this Contract between the Government and the Contractor's employees. It is, therefore, in the best interest of the government to afford the parties a full and complete understanding of their respective obligations.

(1) Contractor personnel under this contract shall not:

(i) Be placed in a position where they are appointed or employed by a federal officer, or are under the supervision, direction, or evalu-ation of a federal officer, military or civilian;

(ii) Be placed in a position of command, supervision, administration or control over U.S. Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) personnel, or personnel of other contractors, or become a part of the government operation; and

(ii) Be used for the purpose of avoiding manpower ceilings or other personnel rules and regulations of the USIBWC or other applic-able federal agencies;

(2) Employee relationship:

(i) The services to be performed under this Contract do not require the Contractor or its employees to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the government, but rather, the Contractor's employees will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

(b) Rules, regulations, directions, and requirements which are issued by the USIBWC authorities under their responsibility for good order and administration are applicable to all personnel. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of govern-ment control which is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

H.03 Control of Study and Analysis Reports

All studies or reports that are produced as a result of this Contract and individual Task Orders are property of the IBWC and shall not be released outside the USIBWC until final approval or official review of the study is accomplished. Accordingly, the Contractor shall affix to the cover of all interim, draft, and final reports the following disclaimer: “The views, opinions, and findings contained in this report are those of the author(s) and shall not be construed as an official USIBWC position, policy, or decision, unless designated by other documentation.”

Distribution of studies or reports in any stage of development or completion to other than the addressee as identified in each individual Task Order shall not be made without the study/report sponsor’s approval. The Contractor shall submit any request for distribution other to the addressee as identified in each individual Task Order to the CO.

H.04 Control of Information

The Contractor shall not duplicate or distribute in any form or manner any material generated during the performance of this Contract and individual Task Order; no public release is authorized without the express written consent of the CO. The Contractor shall not in-corporate into this project any instructions received either orally or in writing from other Government agencies without prior written approval for the USIBWC CO.

H.05 Notification to the Government of Delays

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or anticipates difficulty in complying with the delivery schedule or dates, or whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of individual Task Orders, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO and the COR in writing, giv-ing pertinent details. NOTE: this data shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or dates or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this Contract.

The IBWC is not responsible for delays or any costs associated therewith, where the IBWC does not cause the delay.

H.06 Minimum Guarantee

This is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract requires the Government to order and the Contractor to furnish at least a stated minimum. In addition, if ordered, the Contractor must furnish any additional services, not to exceed the stated maximum.

The Contractor is guaranteed a minimum of $2,500.00 for the Base Year of this Contract if: (1) the Contractor does not receive a Task Order in the Base Year and (2) the Contractor during the Base Year has responded to and proposed on every Request for Task Order Proposal within the minimum and maximum order limitations as identified in Contract Clause 52.216-19 Order Limitations.

If exercised, there is no minimum guarantee for Option Years 1 through 4.

H.07 Fair Opportunity Procedures

The Government will give all contractors that are parties to this contract a fair opportunity to be considered for each Task Order, ex-cept as otherwise provided in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504(b)(2).

(a) When giving contractors a fair opportunity the Government may consider experience, past performance, professional qualifica-tions, experience, and cost/price factors. However, the Government might not consider all of those factors together.

(b) The Government’s objective is to keep task order selection procedures simple and inexpensive for all parties to the contract. Thus, as a general rule, the Government will consider contractors based on (1) information already in its files, (2) price quotations, and (3) past performance under prior orders. In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1)(ii), the competition requirements in FAR part 6 and the policies in FAR subpart 15.3 do not apply to the ordering process. However, the Government reserves the right to use more formal procedures when it considers them to be necessary.

(c) After it selects a contractor for a Task Order, the Contracting Officer may discuss the details of task plans and procedures and ne-gotiate prices with the contractor before issuing the task order. If the Contracting Officer is not satisfied with the progress or outcome of those discussions or negotiations, the Contracting Officer may reconsider the task order selection decision and select a different contractor.

H.08 Ordering Procedures -- Request for Task Order Proposal

(a) General - The issuance procedures shall be in accordance with FAR 16.505 and those stated herein:

(1) Work under this Contract will be ordered by written Task Order on Option Form (OF) 347, Order for Supplies or Services, to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. Any IBWC warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to place on order under this contract.

(2) Each award will cite the Contract Number and Task Order Number.

(3) The Government will not be obligated to reimburse the Contractor for work performed, items purchased or delivered, or any costs incurred, nor shall the Contractor be obligated to perform, deliver, or otherwise incur costs except as authorized by an executed Task Order from the Contracting Officer.

(4) The Contractor is not guaranteed issuance of any Task Orders above the minimum guarantee as identified in Section H of this Con-tract.

(5) Task Orders will be firm fixed price.

(6) Each Task Order will include as a minimum:

(i) Date of Order

(ii) Contract Number and Task Order Number

(iii) Statement of Work

(iv) Delivery or Performance Schedule

(v) Place of Delivery or Performance

(vi) Any Packaging, Packing, and Shipping Instructions

(vii) Accounting and Appropriation Data

(viii) Price

(ix) Place and Manner of Inspection and Acceptance

(x) Any Government Furnished Property, Material, or Facilities

(xi) Any Other Pertinent Information Required for Performance

(7) Task Orders will be based on the Government developed Statement of Work.

(8) Task Order may only be modified by an IBWC Contracting Officer.

(9) Modifications to Task Orders will be issued on Standard Form (SF) 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract, and will cite the Task Order and Contract Number.

(10) The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer within two (2) calendar days of notification of the Request for Task Order Proposal if the Contractor cannot submit a proposal on the Task Order.

(b) Task Order Awards

(1) Request for Task Order Proposal is limited to the Environmental Services IDIQ Multiple Award Contractors. Contractors shall be provided with fair opportunity to be considered for each Task Order.

(2) Unless the Contracting Officer applies one of the exceptions to the fair opportunity process as noted in FAR 16.505, each Task Or-der will be awarded based on the following: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or Best Value. The basis for award will be specified in the Request for Task Order Proposal. The Contracting Officer’s decision as to the selection for award of a Task Order is not subject to protest unless the protest is on the grounds that the order increases scope, period, or maximum value of the contract (reference FAR 16.505 Ordering).

(c) Requirement for Proposals

(1) The Government is not obligated to obtain written proposals or hold discussions prior to award of a Task Order. If the Government determines that proposals are necessary, proposals may be submitted in written or oral form at the discretion of the Contracting Of-ficer. Written proposals are required when the estimated value of the Task Order is greater than $30,000.00. If all proposals contain deficiencies that would preclude awarding the Task Order, discussions will commence to resolve the deficiencies and Contractors shall be provided an opportunity to submit a final revised proposal.

(2) Technical Proposals shall address the evaluation criteria and requirements as established in the Request for Task Order Proposal.

(d) Selection Criteria

(1) One or more of the following criteria in addition to price may be considered when Contractors compete for award of a Task Order:

• Past Performance on earlier orders under the contract, including quality, timeliness, and cost control;

• Potential impact on other orders placed with the Contractor;

• Minimum Order requirements;

• Amount of time Contractor needs to make informed business decision on whether to respond to potential orders;

• Quality of proposals; and

• Ability to meet schedule requirements.

(2) The Contracting Officer will be the final selection authority at the Task Order level.

(e) Request for Task Order Proposal Requirements

(1) Request - the Contracting Officer will furnish all Environmental Services IDIQ Contractors with the Request for Task Order Pro-posal. The request will include:

(i) Task Order Statement of Work;

(ii) Anticipated performance period and critical milestones;

(iii) Place and manner of inspection and acceptance;

(iv) Basis for award to include selection criteria and proposal instructions; and

(vi) Any other pertinent information.

(2) Proposal - the Contractor shall, within the time specified in the RFP, provide an original and one (1) copy to the Contracting Of-ficer. If electronic submission via email is authorized then the Contractor shall only submit one (1) copy. Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes. Volume I shall address the Contractor’s Technical Approach and Volume II shall address the Contract-or’s Price.

Volume I shall at a minimum address:

(i) Technical Understanding;

(ii) Most efficient and effective plan to accomplish the work;

(iii) Rationale for proposed labor and materials;

(iv) Proposed schedule for competing the Task Order; and

(v) Other information requested in the Request for Task Order Proposal.

Volume II shall at a minimum address:

(i) Detailed cost/price proposal in accordance with the instructions set forth in the RFP. Task Orders shall be Firm Fixed Price (FFP);

(ii) Rational for proposed price.

(3) Discussions/Negotiations - upon receipt of the proposals, the Contracting Officer will review the proposal to ensure acceptability to the Government, determine if award will be made without discussions/negotiations, or hold discussions/negotiations with one or more of the contractors. The Government does not have to hold discussion/negotiation with all Offerors. When discussions/negoti-ations are conducted, each participating Contractor shall be given an opportunity to revise its initial proposal to reflect any changes that result for the discussions/negotiations.

(4) Award - upon completion of this process, the Contracting Officer shall execute a Task Order on an OF-347 and forward it to the successful Contractor electronically. Only upon receipt of an executed Task Order, signed by the Contracting Officer, shall the Con-tractor commence work. Unsuccessful Offerors will be notified.

(5) Multiple Task Orders - due to scheduling needs the Contracting Officer may have multiple Task Orders under way simultaneously.

Under such situations, the Contractor must still complete all orders within the allowed schedule. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to work on Task Orders of higher priority. In such cases, time extensions will be granted for completion of Task Orders that have been delayed because of Government action.

H.09 Task Orders with Options

(a) The Contracting Officer may issue Task Orders that include options under any of the following conditions:

(1) The services being acquired are highly unique or specialized;

(2) The efforts to be performed are so integrally related that only a single contractor can reasonably perform the work; or

(3) Foreseeable additional effort fits the criteria of FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) as a logical follow-on.

(b) If the Task Order is awarded under multiple award contracts, only those Task Orders for which all awardees were given a fair op-portunity to be considered shall include options. For purposes of FAR 52.216-19(b), the base award and each option are separate or-ders.

(c) Prior to exercising an option on a Task Order, the Government will ensure that the Contract has adequate quantities and period of performance. The Contractor shall not begin performance on requirements in the Task Order option until the Government has exercised the option on the Task Order and, if necessary, the option on the Contract.

(d) Award of a Task Order with an option is subject to the conditions of this Contract and FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options.

H.10 Reimbursement of Travel Costs

In accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), when Task Order Request for Proposals (RFPs) and subsequently awarded Task Orders include travel costs, then the following is applicable.

(a) Area of Travel. Performance under this contract/task order may require travel by Contractor personnel. If travel is required, the Contractor is responsible for making all necessary arrangements for its personnel.

(b) Travel Policy. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for allowable travel costs incurred by the Contractor in perform-ance of the contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 31.2. Travel required for tasks assigned under this contract/task order shall be governed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations, which are prescribed by the General Services Administration for travel in the conterminous 48 United States, (hereinafter the FTR).

(c) Travel. Travel and subsistence are authorized for travel beyond a fifty-mile radius of the Contractor’s office whenever a contract/ task order requires work to be accomplished at a temporary alternate worksite. No travel or subsistence shall be charged for work per-formed within a fifty-mile radius of the Contractor’s office. The Contractor shall not be paid for travel or subsistence for Contractor personnel who reside in the metropolitan area in which the tasks are being performed. Travel performed for personal convenience, in conjunction with personal recreation, or daily travel to and from work at the Contractor’s facility will not be reimbursed.

(1) For travel costs other than described in paragraph (c) above, the Contractor shall be paid on the basis of actual amount paid to the extent that such travel is necessary for the performance of services under the contract and is authorized by the CO in writing.

(2) When transportation by privately owned conveyance is authorized, the Contractor shall be paid on a mileage basis not to exceed the applicable Government transportation rate as contained in the FTR. Distances traveled between points shall be shown on invoices.

(3) The Contractor agrees, in the performance of necessary travel, to use the lowest cost mode commensurate with the requirements of the mission as set forth in the basic contract and in accordance with good traffic management principles. When it is necessary to use air or rail travel, the Contractor agrees to use coach, tourist class, or similar accommodations to the extent consistent with the success-ful and economical accomplishment of the mission for which the travel is being performed.

(4) The Contractor’s invoices shall include receipts or other evidence substantiating actual costs incurred for authorized travel. In no event will such payments exceed the rates of common carriers.

(d) Car Rental. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for car rental, exclusive of mileage charges, as authorized in the basic contract or upon approval by the COR, when the services are required to be performed beyond the normal commuting distance from the Contract-or’s facilities. Car rental for a team at one site will be allowed for a minimum of four (4) persons per car, provided that such number comprises the team.

(e) Per Diem. The Contractor shall not be paid for per diem for Contractor personnel who reside in the metropolitan areas in which the tasks are being performed. Per Diem shall not be paid on services performed within a fifty-mile radius of the Contractor’s home office or the Contractor’s local office. Per Diem is authorized for Contractor personnel beyond a fifty-mile radius of the Contractor’s home or local offices whenever a task assigned requires work to be done at a temporary alternate worksite. Per Diem shall be paid to the Contractor only to the extent that overnight stay is necessary and authorized under this contract. The authorized per diem rate shall be the same as the prevailing per diem in the worksite locality. These rates will be based on rates contained in the FTR. Reim-bursement to the Contractor for per diem shall be limited to actual payments for per diem. The Contractor shall provide actual pay-ments for per diem defined herein. The Contractor shall provide supporting documentation for per diem expenses as evidence of actu-al payment.

H.11 Contract Close Out Procedures for Services

Close-Out Process

The following are items required as a part of the closeout process on individual Task Orders:

COR:

1) Performance Evaluation (Reference FAR Clause 42.15)

2) COR Certificate of Contract Completion

Contractor:

1) Release of Claims

Contracting Officer:

1) Certificate of Contract Completion (GSA Form 218)

2) Contracting Officer’s Close-out Statement

3) Close-Out Checklist

Section I- Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013)

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984)

52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sept 2006)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Oct 2010)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (Jan 1997)

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity (Jan 1997)

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistlerblower Rights

(Sep 2013)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013)

52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Jan 2014)

52.209-6 Protecting The Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or

Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012)

52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation (Oct 2010)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act - Overtime Compensation (July 2005)

52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (Jan 2013)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)

52.222-29 Notification of Visa Denial (June 2003)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010)

52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)

(Sep 2009)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011)

52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (May 2001)

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (June 2011)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008)

52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Dec 2007)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Dec 2007)

52.227-14 Rights in Data - General (Dec 2007)

52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)

52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)

52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002)

52.232-11 Extras (Apr 1984)

52.232-18 Availability Of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims (Jan 1986)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Jul 2013)

52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments (Apr 2012)

15th; ; ; ;

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

52.233-1 Alt I Disputes (July 2002) - Alternate I (Dec 1991)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation (Apr 1984)

52.237-3 Continuity Of Services (Jan 1991)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995)

52.243-1 Alt I Changes - Fixed-Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I (Apr 1984)

52.243-7 Notification of Changes (Apr 1984) seven (7); ;

52.244-2 Subcontracts (Oct 2010)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec 2013)

52.245-1 Government Property (Apr 2012)

52.246-20 Warranty of Services (May 2001) within three-hundred sixty-five (365) days of Task Order expiration;

52.246-25 Limitation of Liability - Services (Feb 1997)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012)

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (Apr 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 10/01/2014 through contract completion.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

(End of clause)

52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2,500.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $475,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $475,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within thirty (30) calendar days that together call for quant-ities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Fed-eral Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office with-in two (2) calendar days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or ser-vices from another source.

(End of clause)

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Govern-ment shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were com-pleted during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any de-liveries under this contract after 365 calendar days after contract expiration.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within one (1) cal-endar day of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written no-tice of its intent to extend at least thirty (30) calendar days [60 days unless a different number of days is inser-ted] before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed sixty-six (66) months (months)(years).

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989)

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Position Title Series/Grade Hourly Rate1 Fringe Benefits2 (annual) Contract Specialist GS-1102-12 $33.30 $20,779.20 Civil Engineer GS-0810-12 $33.30 $20,779.20 Environmental Engineer GS-0819-12 $33.30 $20,779.20 Environmental Protection Spe-cialist

GS-0028-12 $33.30 $20,779.20

Environmental Scientist / Gener-al Physical Scientist

GS-1301-12 $33.30 $20,779.20

Natural Resource Specialist / Biologist

GS-0401-12 $33.30 $20,779.20

Ecologist GS-0408-12 $33.30 $20,779.20 Chemist GS-1320-12 $33.30 $20,779.20 Geologist GS-1350-12 $33.30 $20,779.20 Hydrologist GS-1315-12 $33.30 $20,779.20 Archeologist GS-0193-12 $33.30 $20,779.20 Geographer / GIS Specialist GS-0150-12 $33.30 $20,779.20 Editor GS-1082-09 $22.96 $14,327.04 Administrative Clerk / Assistant GS-0303-07 $18.77 $11,712.48 1Rates are for the locality pay area of Rest of the United States for a Step 1 classification.

2Fringe benefit = Hourly rate x 2080 annual hours x 30%

(End of Clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were giv-en in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this / these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil

[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of clause)

Section J- List of Attachments Identifier Title Date Number of

Pages 1 J.01 Performance Work Statement (PWS) 05/13/2014 17 2 J.02 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) 05/13/2014 10 3 J.03 Wage Determinations: 05-2519, 05-2521, 05-2517, 05-2511, 05-2025, 05-2027, & 25-2057 05/13/2014 71 4 J.04 Exhibit No.1 05/13/2014 4 5 J.05 Exhibit No. 2 05/13/2014 13 6 J.06 Sample Task Order 1 05/30/2014 6 7 J.07 Sample Task Order 2 05/30/2014 8 8 J.08 Sample Task Order 3 05/30/2014 24

J.07 Amendments

Amendments, if applicable, issued against the Solicitation.

J.08 Order of Attachments

Attachment J.04, Attachment J.05, Attachment J.06, Attachment J.07, Attachment J.08, Subsection J.07, and Subsection J.08 of this Solicitation shall be removed at the time of Contract award.