N40085-12-R-4522_Hydraulic_Cylinders_--_MOD_P0006_(Q_and_A).pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

N40085-12-R-4522 REBUILD HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS

The purpose of this amendment is to answ er offeror's questions and to replace Section C, in particular, Annex 1700000, Spec Item 2.2.1.3, Material Costs. The period for questions is closed. See Continuation Sheet.

THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE REMAINS 20 AUGUST 2013 at 2:00 PM (EST).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 30

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Aug-2013

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N40085-12-R-4522

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Mar-2013

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 4 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06-Aug-2013

CODE

NAVFAC MID ATLANTIC

HAMPTON ROADS IPT

9742 MARYLAND AVENUE

NORFOLK VA 23511-3095

N40085 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1) Can you tell me how many unique part numbers / cylinders are in each listed categories?

(ie; 5" Dia and under, 5" to 10" ect.)

We do not have the information requested. We purchase many different makes and models of equipment that require hydraulic cylinder work. This equipment is distributed out to our Navy customers. Vendors should be prepared to research part numbers to ensure OEM matching of components needing repairs.

2) Can you tell me what the applications and functions are for the cylinders requiring re-manufacturing?

It varies, depending on usage of the equipment. Some may be for light, medium and heavy lifting capacity cranes, forklifts, backhoes, bulldozers, graders, boom trucks, manlifts, bucket trucks, outriggers for equipment, portable guard towers, etc. It will include any type of hydraulic cylinder described in the ELIN’s of the contract.

3) Can you tell me the average length of the cylinders requiring remanufacturing?

The length varies depending on the cylinder. The ELIN’s allow pricing based on this length factor.

4) Can you tell me what is the typical style or design of the cylinders?

It varies, depending on the cylinder. (See answer for question #2).

5) Can you tell me what the material used for the cylinders? (ie; steel, hardened steel, stainless ..ect)

It varies, depending on the cylinder and OEM specifications. (See answer for question #2).

6) Will the Navy be sending the cylinders to the remanufacturer or will a "Milk Route" need to be established or arranged to have the cylinders be picked up?

See Section C, Annex 1700000, General Information Description: Pickup and delivery of Cylinders shall be done by the Contractor at any installation as designated in each task order when issued.

7) The price proposals are they just for disassembly and inspection not for repair cost?

See Section J, Attachment J-0200000-04, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Work.

8) For our subcontractors is Factor B for safety required for them if their work is done at their facility?

See Section L, B. Technical Proposal Submittal Requirements, 4(ii) Factor B, Safety.

9) Under Section 1700000 Base Support Vehicles and Equipment 2.2.1.2 – Labor Requirements – The Chilton or Mitchell Estimating Guides are for automotive or heavy trucks NOT for industrial equipment. To use these guides to determine flat rate hours would be impossible because it does not apply to our scope of work.

See Section C, Annex 17, Spec Item 2.2.1.2 Labor Requirements. Chilton Labor Guide, Mitchell Mechanical Parts/Labor Estimating Guide or similar estimating sources shall be used for determining the number of flat rate hour unit price.

10) 2.2.1.3 Material Costs – In my 33 years in business, I have never been asked to provide parts to a customer at my cost. The labor rate that is extended to the Government is already at a reduced rate, but to make no profit on the parts is not something I have ever heard of.

See attached Revised Section C, Annex 1700000, Spec Item 2.2.1.3.

11) The next several line items (A705-A744) deal with a 5” variance per line item. In my experience doing business with any Government agency, I have never received a 25” diameter cylinder. With that being said, with any diameter of cylinder, the length has a great impact on pricing due to the level of handling, material, weight and labor for repairs.

Refer to the ELIN’s unit pricing which are in per linear foot (LF) to satisfy this question.

Other ELIN items are listed as “each (EA), hours (HR), and lump sum (LS)” for other relevant items.

12) The industrial standard for pricing for re-chrome is per square inch of surface area and the metal is priced by pound of material for manufacture of new rods. For example: A 1” diameter rod that is one foot long would cost much less than a 5” diameter rod that is one foot long for manufacture of a new rod because of the weight of the material used and the same would apply for re-chroming of the same rods, as the surface area would be much greater for a 5” diameter rod. Also, the seals for the cylinders vary greatly depending on diameter. The way these line items are written, by linear foot and by 5” variances in diameter, make it virtually impossible to provide you with one figure for each line item.

Items are grouped in similar sizes to prevent having such a large number of individual line items to bid. The current grouping keeps similar sizes together. Square inches or weight can be determined by diameter times foot of length. The Contractor can then determine the risk they are willing to take based on Average size, Mean size, Largest size, Smallest size, for each range of product. The government cannot determine the amount of cost risk a contractor is willing to assume for the work required. The Government and the contractor both share a portion of the cost risk when items are grouped as they are in this specification.

13) What is the expected maximum linear feet qty expected for the fabrication of hydraulic cylinders? This question is being asked because the cost to manufacture per linear foot would be different for cylinders under 8 feet long and cylinders over 8 feet long and so forth.

It varies, depending on cylinders. (See answer for question #2).

14) We would like to know if within this contract are we able to quote on specific sizes within our capabilities or must we quote the entire solicitation as listed. We are very interested in bidding on this contract but we do have reservations on what you specifically need. This solicitation is set for total small business and we feel it is out of the realm of most any small business, in that all work be able to be performed at a single location, but there are many parts of this bid that we are more than capable of performing and would like to have the opportunity to bid on.

The entire solicitation must be quoted.

15) Are all cylinders welded style cylinders?

No. Not all are welded style cylinders. They will vary dependent upon the sample being repaired.

16) Are all cylinder barrels made of carbon steel material?

No. The majority are made of carbon steel, but they will vary dependent upon the sample being repaired.

17) Do all cylinder barrels require a honed ID (inside diameter)?

It varies and will depend on the condition of each cylinder barrel. The Contractor shall make an assessment based on that condition once the cylinder is taken apart.

18) Are there any specific tolerances to be kept when honing the barrel ID? If not, is a standard “clean up” material removal of .001” total diameter acceptable?

The specific tolerances vary dependent upon the particular OEM specifications and/or industry standards.

19) Do of any of the cylinder barrels require a chrome plated ID?

No, the ID of the cylinder barrels are not required to be chrome plated.

20) What is the material type and grade of the pistons?

It varies, and should match OEM spec and the sample cylinder to be repaired/remanufactured.

21) What is the material type and grade of the glands?

repaired/remanufactured.

22) What is the material type and grade of the rods?

repaired/remanufactured

23) Are any of the rods made of case hardened material?

Possibly, but based on historic work, rare. If we have something unusual and of great deviation in normal pricing of other cylinder work, we will use the negotiated labor and material line items for ordering unique item repairs.

24) For cylinders, which require the rods to be rechromed, is there a maximum rechrome thickness per side on the rods? If not, is a thickness of .005” per side acceptable?

BSVE agrees that the MAXIMUM chroming thickness should not exceed the .005 thickness. As stated at the site visit, the crane cylinders are a little more critical units than the forklift units. During the cylinder breakdown inspection, the Contractor should determine the chroming thickness needed at that time. If a rod's base material gets to a point where it could affect the structural integrity of it, the Contractor should recommend replacement rather than adding more chrome to increase the diameter. This question ties into safety and Contractor partnering as well. Any time a Contractor sees something in a cylinder conditional assessment that could be structurally unsafe, they should bring it to the Government's attention so we can properly evaluate the best course of action.

25) Are all rods threaded on both ends?

No. It will vary dependent upon the sample unit provided. Historically, about 50% have been threaded on both ends.

26) What are the specifications of the rod threads?

They vary dependent upon the units. However, the rod threads should match the sample unit provided.

27) What are the styles of hose ends required?

The styles will vary dependent upon the hose application, but historically, they are pretty standard (i.e. flat end, 45 degree, standard AN, and a few DIN). The hoses are a mixture of Parker and Gates brand hoses (approximately a 50% ratio of use on each). Currently, we do not use anything exotic. If we have something unusual and of great deviation in pricing, we will use the negotiated labor and material line items for ordering unique items.

28) Do the hose ends need to be stainless steel?

No. The hose ends currently in use are mostly aluminum or steel (60% and 40% ratio of use respectively). If a hose had stainless ends, we would order the hose replacement under a negotiated labor and material task order. For the purposes of this contract, stainless steel hose ends would be classified as a unique item as described above in question 28’s answer.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

SECTION C

SECTION C - PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C.1 ANNEXES 0100000(General information), 0200000 (Management and Administration), and 1700000 (Base Support Vehicles and Equipment)

0100000 – General Information

Spec Item

Title Description

1 General Information

1.1 Outline of Services Except where otherwise stated, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, incidental engineering, and other items necessary to provide the services outlined below and described in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The service is provided for the Hampton Roads area consisting of: PWD Little Creek, PWD Oceana, PWD Norfolk, PWD Portsmouth, PWD Yorktown, and PWD NSA Norfolk. The PWS is organized into annexes. Annex 1 is "General Information". Annex 2 contains the on-site project management and administration requirements. Annexes 3 through 18 contain the technical requirements.

Annex 1 General Information

Annex 2 Management and Administration

Annex 3 Command and Staff N/A

Annex 4 Public Safety N/A

Annex 5 Air Operations N/A

Annex 6 Port Operations N/A

Annex 7 Ordnance N/A

Annex 8 Range Operations N/A

Annex 9 Health Care Support N/A

Annex 10 Supply N/A

Annex 11 Personnel Support N/A

Annex 12 Morale, Welfare and Recreation Support N/A

Annex 13 Galley N/A

Annex 14 Housing N/A

Annex 15 Facilities Support N/A

Item

Title Description

Annex 16 Utilities N/A

Annex 17 Base Support Vehicles and Equipment

Annex 18 Environmental N/A

1.2 Verification of

Workload and Conditions

Throughout the PWS, the workload data is generally referred to as being located in Section J. Section J provides data such as maps, floor plans, and tables to represent the type, quantity and location of services to be provided. However, offerors are encouraged to visit the project site during the site visit for offerors and to visit the technical library during posted hours as part of its due diligence to assess the nature of work and conditions under which work is to be performed.

1.3 Related Information There are four types of Related Information that can be found in the Description and Related Information columns of the specification as follows:

Informational Notes as used throughout this PWS provides additional information to offerors to be used in developing a thorough understanding of the work to be performed in this contract. Any block of text marked “Informational Notes” throughout Annexes 1 through 18 is subject to this disclaimer. Offerors may not rely upon the "Informational Notes" as material representations of the Government. Information provided in "Informational Notes" does not create a contractual requirement on either party to this contract.

Clarifying Information describes client expectations in a more detailed manner than the Performance Objective and Performance standard alone.

Constraining Information describes limitations to the work performed to meet the Performance Objective and Performance Standard.

Requirement Information further describes client requirements associated with each Performance Objective.

Item

Title Description

1.4 Navy Approach to

Service Contracting

The Department of Navy (DoN) spends over $1 billion in annual obligations to meet global requirements for facility operations and maintenance provided through Facility Support Contracts (FSC) and additional billions to provide other base operations support services (OBOS). The Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) has focused increased attention on re-engineering FSC contracts in response to customer and industry feedback, budget constraints, and the impact of a variety of contracting, program management and financial management regulations. The Navy also supports the following principles:

1.4.1 Partnering

Philosophy

The first principle is that the Navy views its contractors as partners and not just abstract service providers. The Navy wants its contractors to succeed because partners' success drives the Navy's successful mission completion. Within the bounds of acquisition policy the Navy intends to work to find solutions that will be beneficial to both the Government and its partners.

1.4.2 Contractor's

Knowledge

The second principle is that the Navy will receive insightful management from its contractors. This management will include the knowledge, skills, authority and willingness to use contractor resources to find better ways of serving Navy clients’ strategic and operational goals and objectives. The Navy's use of performance-based objectives evidences this principle. Although performance work statements will typically contain several levels of performance assessment, the Navy wants its contractors to exercise maximum discretion within bounds of prudent risk management to adjust processes and resources needed to reach specified objectives at the highest performance level.

1.4.3 Industry Best

Practices

The third principle is that the Navy will adopt industry best commercial practices and maintain state-of-the-art service delivery. It is the Navy's and contractor's responsibility as partners to reach this goal. To that end, the Navy's emphasis will be in evaluating performance objectives (end results).

1.5 Standard Template Key to implementing a programmatic approach is using a standard template that ensures Navy-wide consistency yet affords appropriate tailoring to meet local needs. This contract conforms to the standard template and has been tailored for this solicitation. NAVFAC intends to use this template-based approach for future service contracts. Offerors should develop an understanding of the template as part of performing due diligence in reaching an understanding of the Navy’s requirements and expectations.

The standard template contains 18 standard annexes. Annex 1 will always contain information that is relevant to the entire scope of the contract. Annex 2 contains on-site project management and administration requirements that are relevant to the entire scope of the contract. Annexes 3 through 18 contain the technical information and requirements peculiar to that technical annex. Within each technical annex, the organization of information and requirements are also standardized. Specification item 1 will always contain General Information. Specification item 2 will always contain the management and administrative requirements. Specification item 3 will always contain the Firm Fixed- Price (FFP) requirements. Specification item 4 will always contain the Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirements. All costs associated with Annexes 1 and 2 and Specification items 1 and 2 must be priced and distributed within Specification Item 4 of Annexes 3 through 18.

1.6 Navy PBSC

Approach

The Navy’s approach to performance-based service contracting (PBSC) includes four component parts which are 1) performance outcomes, 2) measurable standards, 3) consideration of incentives, and 4) performance assessment plan.

Item

Title Description

1.7 Technical Proposal

Certification

The contractor warrants that its proposal incorporated herein by reference including, but not limited to, proposed approaches, staffing, methodology, or work plans, will meet the performance objectives set forth in this contract during execution thereof. The contractor is not excused from meeting such performance objectives in the event such proposal proves inadequate as conceived or executed to meet such performance objectives. The contractor understands that it bears all of the cost and performance risk associated with adopting acceptable additional (and/or alternative) means or methods of meeting the performance objective.

Spec Item Title

2 Management and Administration

2.1 Definitions and Acronyms

2.2 General Information

2.2.1 Government Regular Working Hours

2.2.1.1 Observed Federal Holidays

2.2.1.2 Restriction to Contractor Working Hours

2.2.2 Wage Determinations

2.2.3 Requirements Hierarchy

2.3 General Administrative Requirements

2.3.1 Partnering

2.3.1.1 Contract Partnering Level C

2.3.1.2 Contract Partnering Administration

2.3.1.3 Contract Partnering Session Attendees

2.3.2 Insurance

2.3.2.1 Certificate of Insurance

2.3.2.2 Minimum Insurance Amounts

2.3.3 Protection of Government Property

2.3.4 Instructions, Directives, and References

2.3.5 Forms

2.4 Government-Furnished Property, Materials and Services

2.4.1 Government-Furnished Facilities (GFF)

2.4.2 Government-Furnished Utilities

2.4.3 Government-Furnished Materials (GFM)

2.4.4 Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)

2.5 Contractor-Furnished Items

2.6 Management

2.6.1 Work Reception

2.6.2 Work Control

2.6.3 Work Schedule

2.6.4 Deliverables

2.6.5 Quality Management System (QMS)

2.6.5.1 Quality Management (QM) Plan

2.6.5.2 Quality Inspection and Surveillance

2.6.5.3 Quality Inspection and Surveillance Reports

2.7 Personnel Requirements

2.7.1 Key Personnel

2.7.1.1 Project Manager (PM)

2.7.1.2 Quality Manager

2.7.1.3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

2.7.2 Employee Requirements

2.7.2.1 Employee Appearance

2.7.2.2 Employee Conduct

2.7.2.3 Identification as Contractor Employee

2.7.2.4 Removal of Employees

2.7.2.5 Proof of Legal Residency

2.8 Security Requirements

2.8.1 Employee Listing

2.8.2 Vehicles

2.8.3 Passes and Badges

2.8.4 Access to Installation

2.8.4.1 NCACS Program

2.8.4.2 One-Day Passes

2.9 Contractor Safety Program

2.9.1 Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

2.9.2 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

2.9.3 Occupational Risk and Compliance Plans and Programs

2.9.3.1 Abrasive Blasting Plan

2.9.3.2 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Plan

2.9.3.3 Fall Prevention and Protection Plan

2.9.3.4 Fire Prevention Program

2.9.3.5 Hazardous Energy Control Program

2.9.3.6 Heat/Cold Stress Monitoring Plan

2.9.3.7 Respiratory Protection Program

2.9.4 Accident and Damage Reporting

2.9.4.1 Accident Reporting Notification

2.9.5 Fire Protection

2.9.6 OSHA Citations and Violations

2.9.7 Safety Inspections and Monitoring

2.9.8 Safety Certification

2.10 Environmental Management and Sustainability

2.10.1 Environmental Protection

2.10.1.1 Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal

2.10.1.2 Hazardous Waste Disposal

2.10.1.3 Spill Prevention, Containment, and Clean-up

2.10.1.4 Hazardous Material Management

2.10.1.5 Use of Biobased Products

2.11 Disaster Preparedness

2.12 FFP Work Procedures (none)

2.13 IDIQ Work

2.13.1 Unit Priced Task (UPT) Work (Non-Negotiated)

2.13.1.1 Acceptance and Performance

2.13.1.2 Invoicing and Receiving Payment

2.13.2 Unit Priced Labor (UPL)Work (Negotiated)

2.13.2.1 IDIQ Preparation of Proposals

2.13.2.1.1 Labor Requirements

2.13.2.1.2 Material and Equipment Requirements

2.13.2.2 Issuance of Final Task Order

2.13.3 IDIQ ELINS

0200000 - Management and Administration Spec Item Title Description 2 Management and

Administration

2.1 Definitions and Acronyms Definitions and Acronyms are listed in J-0200000-01.

2.2 General Information

2.2.1 Government Regular

Working Hours The Government's regular working hours are from 0700-1600, five days per week, Monday through Friday, except observed Federal holidays. Exceptions to the regular hours of operation are detailed in subsequent sections of this PWS. Work in certain annexes or sub-annexes require Contractor continuous operations, 24 hours a day, every day of the year including holidays. The performance of other work requirements shall be accomplished within the Government’s regular working hours unless the specific work requirement specified herein necessitates otherwise. Any other work outside Government regular working hours requires prior KO approval.

2.2.1.1 Observed Federal

Holidays

The Government observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

2.2.1.2 Restriction to Contractor

Working Hours

If the Contractor wishes to work outside of the Government's regular working hours for the Contractor’s convenience, the Contractor shall submit a written Request to Work Outside Government’s Regular Working Hours to the KO for approval at least seven calendar days prior to requested day. Excludes work to be performed during specified hours.

2.2.2 Wage Determinations Wage determinations are included in J-0200000-02.

2.2.3 Requirements Hierarchy Requirements or definitions specified in each spec item of this contract apply to subordinate paragraphs. For example, requirements shown in spec item 3.1 would apply to spec items 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.2.1 and so on.

2.3 General Administrative

Requirements

2.3.1 Partnering To increase the likelihood of successful performance of this contract, the Government requires cohesive partnerships with its Contractors and subcontractors. Key stakeholders, including the supported commands who will receive services, principal individuals from NAVFAC, the performance assessment team, and representative(s) of the installation(s) will be invited to participate in the partnering process. Key members of the prime and subcontractors teams, including senior management personnel must participate. The partnership will draw on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve quality contract services done right the first time, within the contract price, as scheduled, and without any safety mishaps.

A project’s characteristics determine the process level to be used. As such the following partnering level applies to this contract:

2.3.1.1 Contract Partnering Level

C

This level of partnering discusses partnering concepts and benefits and should become a part of the pre-performance conference. The senior Government and Contractor stakeholders present will jointly host the partnering sessions. The partners will determine the frequency of the follow-on sessions. The partnering sessions should be held at locations agreed to by the partners.

2.3.1.2 Contract Partnering

Upon award, the ACO will contact the Contractor, supported command(s), Region, and Installation(s) stakeholders, and the performance assessment team to discuss implementation of partnering. The initial session must be scheduled as soon as possible after award of the contract. A partnership agreement, The Charter, should be in place as early as possible so issues arising, even before work begins, can be resolved using the issues resolution process.

Replacement of Core Management Team members (stakeholders who attended the initial session and manage the contract work day-to-day) is discouraged since it will disrupt the synergy that has been developed. If replacement of a team member proves to be unavoidable, a follow-on partnering session must be held to officially turn the responsibilities of the position over to the new member.

The Core Management Team consisting of the attendees below must be present during the initial and all follow-on partnering sessions.

These are the core mandatory attendees. Other stakeholders may attend if they desire or as recommended by the partners.

For more information concerning Partnering refer to NAVFACINST 11013.40, which can be viewed in the Government’s Contracts Office.

2.3.1.3 Contract Partnering

Session Attendees

The Contractor shall bring the necessary personnel to successfully partner on this contract. Asterisk indicates mandatory personnel.

President/Vice President *Contract/Project Manager *Supervisor/Superintendent *Quality Manager Safety Manager

2.3.2 Insurance The Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Insurance per Section F as evidence of the existence of the following insurance coverage in amounts not less than the amounts specified below in accordance with the FAR Clause 52.228-05, INSURANCE – WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION. This insurance must be maintained during the performance period.

2.3.2.1 Certificate of Insurance The Certificate of Insurance shall provide for at least 30 calendar days written notice to the KO by the insurance company prior to cancellation or material change in policy coverage. Other requirements and information are contained in the aforementioned insurance clause.

2.3.2.2 Minimum Insurance

Amounts

The Contractor shall procure and maintain, during the entire period of performance under this contract, the following minimum insurance coverage:

Comprehensive General Liability: $500,000 per occurrence

Automobile Liability: $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, $20,000 per occurrence for property damage

Workmen's Compensation: As required by Federal and state worker's compensation and occupational disease statutes

Employer's Liability coverage: $100,000, except in states where worker's compensation may not be written by private carriers

Other as required by state law

2.3.3 Protection of Government

Property

During execution of the work, the Contractor shall protect Government property. The Contractor shall return areas damaged as a result of negligence under this contract to their original condition at no cost to the Government.

2.3.4 Instructions, Directives, and References

Applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), and other directives, instructions, and references are listed in J-0200000-03.

The Contractor shall comply with the most current version of directives, instructions, and references including versions published during the term of the contract.

2.3.5 Forms Forms referenced in this Annex, e.g. accident reporting, and damage reporting will be provided upon request by the Contracting Officer.

2.4 Government-Furnished

Property, Materials and Services

In accordance with FAR 52.245, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY and NAVFAC Clause 5252.245-9300, GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS AND SERVICES, and the following paragraphs, the Government will furnish or make available to the Contractor certain Government-owned facilities, utilities, materials, and equipment for use in connection with this contract

NONE WILL BE SUPPLIED

2.4.1 Government-Furnished

Facilities (GFF)

NONE

2.4.2 Government-Furnished

Utilities

The Government will furnish reasonable amounts of water and electricity at existing outlets required for the work to be performed under the contract at no cost to the Contractor. Information concerning the location of existing outlets may be secured from the KO. The Contractor shall provide and maintain, at its expense, the necessary service lines from the existing Government outlets to the work site. Provide and maintain backflow prevention devices on connections to domestic water lines and electrical transformer provisions on connections to electric lines. Meet all Federal, State, local, and installation codes and regulations for backflow prevention devices and electrical transformer provisions. Services required by the Contractor, for which there are no available Government outlets, shall be provided by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

2.4.3 Government-Furnished

Materials (GFM)

NONE

2.4.4 Government-Furnished

Equipment (GFE)

NONE

2.5 Contractor-Furnished

Items

Except for items identified as Government Furnished, the Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, parts, supplies, components, and facilities to perform the requirements of this contract. The KO may inspect Contractor-furnished items for adequacy and compliance with contract requirements. Inadequate or unsafe items shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

Materials containing asbestos, lead, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) shall not be brought onsite. Energy efficient tools and equipment shall be used when available. The KO may at any time require Samples, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Manufacturer’s Data Cut Sheets of Materials used in this contract.

2.6 Management The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the services required herein to meet the performance objectives and standards. Such management includes but is not limited to planning, scheduling, cost accounting, report preparation, establishing and maintaining records, and quality assurance. The Contractor shall provide a staff with the necessary management expertise to ensure performance objectives and standards are met.

2.6.1 Work Reception The Contractor shall provide the capability to receive, prioritize, correspond, and respond to trouble/service calls and task orders during Government regular working hours and provide a point of contact at a local or toll free number who can perform the above function during other than Government regular working hours.

2.6.2 Work Control The Contractor shall implement all necessary work control procedures to ensure timely accomplishment of work requirements, as well as to permit tracking and reporting of work in progress. The Contractor shall plan and schedule work to assure material, labor, and equipment are available to complete work requirements within the specified time limits and in conformance with the quality standards established herein. Verbal scheduling and Work Status Reports shall be provided when requested by the KO. A status report of any item of work must be provided within two hours of the inquiry during regular working hours, and by 0800 the following work day for inquiries after regular working hours.

2.6.3 Work Schedule The Contractor's work shall not interfere with normal Government business. In those cases where some interference is unavoidable, the Contractor shall minimize the impact and effects of the interference.

The Contractor shall provide advance access of all of its work schedules to the Government. The Contractor shall notify the KO of any difficulty in scheduling work due to Government controls.

2.6.4 Deliverables Records and reports are specified in Section C and listed as deliverables in Section F. The Contractor shall submit accurate and complete documents within the required timeframes as specified in Section F.

2.6.5 Quality Management

System (QMS)

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete QMS program in accordance with the provisions specified herein. The Contractor’s QMS program shall provide an effective and efficient means of identifying and correcting problems throughout the entire scope of operations. The Contractor's QMS program shall address:

• Accurate documentation of work processes, procedures, and output measures.

• A systematic procedure for assessing compliance with performance objectives and standards.

• Accurate documentation of quality inspections and surveillance conducted throughout the execution of work.

• Assessment-driven corrective actions and process adjustments as appropriate in a timely manner.

2.6.5.1 Quality Management

(QM) Plan

The Contractor shall develop and submit a QM Plan per Section F.

The QM Plan shall describe the QMS methodology and approaches used under this contract. If any changes are made during the period of performance, submit to the KO a revised QM Plan for acceptance.

2.6.5.2 Quality Inspection and

Surveillance The Contractor shall establish and maintain an inspection and surveillance system in accordance with the FAR Clause 52.246-4, INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED PRICE, to ensure that the work performed conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall document and maintain a file of all scheduled and performed inspections and surveillances, inspection and surveillance results, and dates and details of corrective and preventive actions.

The quality inspection and surveillance file shall be the property of the Government and made available during the Government’s regular working hours. The file shall be turned over to the KO within five calendar days of termination of the contract.

2.6.5.3 Quality Inspection and

Surveillance Report

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the Contractor Quality Inspection and Surveillance Report per Section F. The Contractor Quality Inspection and Surveillance Report shall include a summary and results of the quality inspection and surveillance events performed and assessment-driven corrective actions and process adjustments during the previous month. The Government may adjust the frequency of the submittal based on the Contractor’s quality of performance.

2.7 Personnel Requirements The Contractor shall comply with the personnel requirements stated below.

2.7.1 Key Personnel The PM, SSHO, Quality Manager, and Environmental/Energy Manager may be the same person. The Contractor shall submit a List of Key Personnel and Qualifications per Section F. The Contractor shall provide any additional information requested by the KO necessary to certify their qualifications.

The Contractor shall submit an Organizational Chart per Section F showing lines of authority of the key personnel and on-site supervisor(s) for this contract. The chart shall include names of personnel and their position title in this contract. As a minimum, include the PM, Quality Manager, SSHO, and on-site supervisor(s) and who they will report directly to for this contract. The key personnel shall be revised as applicable for the contract.

2.7.1.1 Project Manager (PM) The Contractor shall provide a PM who has relevant experience at a comparable level of responsibility in projects of similar size, scope and complexity. The PM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to this contract. , The PM or alternate shall be available on-site within one hour after the Government's request

2.7.1.2 Quality Manager The Contractor shall provide a Quality Manager who shall have full authority and responsibility for assuring performance objectives and standards identified in this contract are met. The Quality Manager or alternate shall be available on-site within one hour after the Government's request.

2.7.1.3 Site Safety and Health

Officer (SSHO)

The Contractor shall provide a SSHO whose primary duty and responsibility is to prepare and enforce the Contractor’s safety program on this contract. The SSHO shall have fulfilled the following pre-requisite training and experiences before being hired as the SSHO under this contract:

The SSHO shall have completed three years of satisfactory experience in preparing and enforcing safety programs on contracts of similar size and complexity in the past, and shall have completed the OSHA 30-hour construction safety class or equivalent within the last three years. The SSHO may be the same person as the project manager but shall have fulfilled the pre-requisite qualification and experience.

2.7.2 Employee Requirements The Contractor shall provide experienced, qualified, and capable personnel to perform the work in this contract. Personnel shall be fully knowledgeable of all safety, environmental, and energy requirements associated with the work they perform. Competent personnel shall be provided as required. Personnel shall speak, read, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

2.7.2.1 Employee Appearance The Contractor shall ensure that all employees present a professional appearance that is appropriate for their position. The KO reserves the right to determine the acceptability of any clothing worn. All Contractor/subcontractor employees working under this contract shall be identified by a distinctive nameplate, emblem, or patch attached in a prominent place on an outer garment. Employee identification shall not be substituted for station required passes or badges.

2.7.2.2 Employee Conduct Contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and businesslike manner.

2.7.2.3 Identification as

Contractor Employee

Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. All Contractor employees shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

2.7.2.4 Removal of Employees The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the KO to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of National Security.

2.7.2.5 Proof of Legal Residency No employee or representative of the Contractor will be admitted to the site of work unless satisfactory Proof of Legal Residency is furnished.

2.8 Security Requirements The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, state, and local security statutes, regulations, and requirements. The Contractor shall become acquainted with and comply with all Government regulations as posted, or as requested by the KO when required to enter a Government site. The Contractor shall ensure that all security/entrance clearances are obtained.

2.8.1 Employee Listing The Contractor shall maintain a current Employee List and submit per Section F. The list shall include employee’s name, social security number, and level of security clearance.

2.8.2 Vehicles The company name shall be displayed on each of the Contractor's vehicles in a manner and size that is clearly visible. All vehicles shall display a valid state license plate that complies with State Vehicle Code. Vehicles shall meet all other requirement of the State Vehicle Code, such as safety standards, and shall carry proof of insurance and state registration, if applicable.

2.8.3 Passes and Badges All Contractor employees shall obtain the required employee and vehicle passes. The Contractor employees must be able to obtain CAC in accordance with security requirements. Each employee shall wear the Government issued badge over the front of the outer clothing. When an employee leaves the Contractor's service, the employee's Passes and Badges shall be returned within 10 calendar days.

2.8.4 Access to Installation All Contractor personnel shall obtain access to the installation by participating in the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS), or by obtaining passes each day from the Base Pass and Identification Office. Costs for obtaining passes through the NCACS are the responsibility of the Contractor. One-day passes, issued through the Base Pass and Identification Office, will be furnished without charge.

The Contractor shall Furnish a completed EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DHS FORM I-9) form for all personnel requesting badges. This form is available at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis by searching or selecting Employment Verification (Form I-9). Immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the Contracting Officer.

2.8.4.1 NCACS Program NCACS is a voluntary program in which Contractor personnel who enroll, and are approved, are subsequently granted access to the installation for a period up to one year, or the length of the contract, whichever is less, and are not required to obtain a new pass from the Base Pass and Identification Office for each visit.

The Government performs background screening and credentialing.

Throughout the year the Contractor employee must continue to meet background screening standards. Periodic background screenings are conducted to verify continued NCACS participation and installation access privileges. Under the NCACS program, no commercial vehicle inspection is required, other than for Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAM) or in the case of an elevation of Force Protection Conditions (FPCON).

Information on costs and requirements to participate and enroll in NCACS is available at http://www.rapidgate.com/vendors/how-to-enroll or by calling 1-877-727-4342. Contractors should be aware that the costs incurred to obtain NCACS credentials, or costs related to any means of access to a Navy Installation, are not reimbursable.

Any time invested, or price(s) paid, for obtaining NCACS credentials will not be compensated in any way or approved as a direct cost of any contract with the Department of the Navy.

2.8.4.2 One-Day Passes Participation in the NCACS is not mandatory, and if the Contractor chooses to not participate, the Contractor's personnel will have to obtain daily passes, be subject to daily mandatory vehicle inspection, and will have limited access to the installation. The Government will not be responsible for any cost or lost time associated with obtaining daily passes or added vehicle inspections incurred by non-participants in the NCACS.

2.9 Contractor Safety Program The Contractor shall develop and implement a Safety Program detailing how the Contractor plans, staffs, performs, and controls all safety practices while delivering best value services to the Government without any accidents or mishaps. The Contractor’s safety program shall comply with all safety standards identified in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 and Public Law 91-596, Occupational Safety and Health Act.

2.9.1 Accident Prevention Plan

(APP)

The Contractor shall develop and implement a site Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The APP shall be prepared by the Contractor’s SSHO and shall be followed by all Contractor employees, subcontractors, and vendors at each service site.

The APP shall follow the abbreviated format and include, as a minimum, elements addressed in paragraph 11 of Appendix A of EM 385-1-1.

The Contractor shall submit an APP for acceptance per Section F.

The Contractor shall review, update, and submit revisions to the APP whenever a change in work conditions, hazards, or activities occur.

Submittal of the APP shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Occupational Risk and Compliance Plans and Programs as specified below.

2.9.2 Activity Hazard Analysis

(AHA)

The Contractor shall prepare Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for all applicable common recurring work activities performed under this contract. AHAs for recurring work shall be submitted with the APP and shall be updated as work activities or conditions change and additional AHAs prepared as new work activities are required. AHAs for non-recurring and one-time (e.g., IDIQ task orders) work occurrences shall be submitted at least two working days prior to start of work. Specifically:

• For task orders placed on the IDIQ portion of contract, the Contractor shall submit a separate AHA for each task order with the associated proposal.

AHAs shall follow format of Figure 1-2 of EM 385-1-1 and shall explain the following as detailed in the EM 385-1-1:

• The steps of the service process;

• Identify potential hazards that exist as a result of the

Contractor’s service process within the environment;

• Measures or plans of actions to safely remove potential hazards away from people in and around the service process and environment;

• Specific materials and equipment necessary to safely remove potential hazards away from people in and around the service process and environment;

• Inspection requirements to assure service activity is safe; and

• Training of service personnel to be aware of potential hazards and measures or plans of actions to be used to remove hazards from service environment.

During performance of services, the SSHO shall periodically review the AHA at each service site and for each sub-annex to assess the effectiveness of the Contractor’s overall APP. If changes to the AHAs are required, such changes shall be submitted to the KO for review and acceptance.

2.9.3 Occupational Risk and

Compliance Plans

The Contractor shall develop, provide and implement occupational risk and compliance plans, as specified below, as necessary for the situation or types of work to be performed under this contract. These plans shall be submitted with the APP and shall be updated as situations change. Additional plans as referenced in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 shall be developed as applicable when new types of work are required under this contract.

2.9.3.1 Abrasive Blasting Plan The Contractor shall develop an abrasive blasting plan to include written operating procedures addressed in paragraph 06.H of EM 385- 1-1.

2.9.3.2 Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Prevention Plan

The Contractor shall develop an alcohol and drug abuse prevention plan to explain how it will satisfy the drug-free work force requirement as stated in DFARS Clause 252.223-7004 and include elements addressed in paragraph 01.C.02 of EM 385-1-1.

2.9.3.3 Fall Prevention and

Protection Plan

The Contractor shall develop a site specific fall prevention and protection plan to protect and prevent its service workers from falling from heights of 1.8m (6 feet) or more. This plan shall include elements addressed in paragraph 21.C of EM 385-1-1 and ANSI A10.32, ANSI Z359.1, and ANSI/ASSE A10.34. A competent person for fall protection shall prepare and sign the plan.

2.9.3.4 Fire Prevention Program The Contractor shall develop a fire prevention program to include a fire prevention plan and annual survey to include elements addressed in paragraph 06.C and 09.A of EM 385-1-1, NFPA 10, NFPA 241, NFPA 51B, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E.