POSTED SOLICIATION 21Q0014.pdf

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

W912DR21Q0014 13-Jan-2021

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

443-654-7238

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 AM 27 Jan 2021

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912DR9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

NADINE D WASHINGTON

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USACE, BALTMORE DISTRICT

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

BALTIMORE MD 21201

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 410-962-0175 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$8,000,000

NAICS:

811310

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

PAGE 2 OF139

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W912DR21Q0014

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

PRICE SCHEDULE VENTURI FLOW

Price Schedule Venturi Flow Meter Maintenance Service Dalecarlia Water

Treatment Plant Washington Aqueduct

CLIN Description QTY Unit Price Total 0001 Labor - Clean Out Venturi

Tube Taps

0002 Labor – CALIBRATE DP Transmitters w/Standard Reports & Certificates

0003 Travel Cost 1

TOTAL

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Washington Aqueduct Division Venturi Flowmeter Maintenance in East Filter Building

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1. Background/Introduction: The East Filter Building contains 26 water filters, each with its own control system that utilizes a differential flowmeter. Specifically, the differential flowmeters are venturi tube type using tapped differential pressure [DP] transmitters. The flowrate data being displayed is questionable at the moment. The purpose of this contract solicitation is to clean the venturi tube taps and recalibrate the transmitters in order to provide accurate water flowrate readings.

1.2. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies to complete the following work for all (26) differential flowmeters in the East Filter Building:

1.2.1. Clean out venturi tube taps using rodding and flushing procedures until water stream flows clear.

1.2.2. Calibrate differential pressure transmitters and provide calibration records.

All the materials needed for calibration are within reach (e.g. meters pressure source).

1.3. Point of Contact: Name: James Larner

Phone: (202) 450-8141 Email: James.F.Larner@usace.army.mil

1.4. Period of Performance: Work shall commence no later than five (5) days after award and be completed within five (5) days of start. The start date will be coordinated with Point of Contact listed above.

1.5. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 06:00 AM through 03:30 PM Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant.

5900 MacArthur Blvd NW Washington, DC 20016

1.7. Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type of contract for this order.

1.8. Non-Personnel Services: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide venturi flowmeter maintenance in the East Filter Building. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

2. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

2.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with any municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract prior to Substantial Completion.

2.2. Accidents: The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occurs as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence.

2.3. Conduct of Operations and Personnel: The Contractor shall ensure all work is conducted in a manner that will minimize interference with the work of the Government personnel and other Contractors.

2.4. Clean-up and Disposal: The Contractor shall clean up the work area at the completion of the specific task, or at the close of each workday, whichever comes first, and properly dispose of waste generated in the performance of this contract.

Waste disposal will be off site, by the Contractor.

3. QUALITY CONTROL:

3.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining adequate quality control to satisfactorily meet the specification of this contract. The government will assure quality performance through site inspections, and invoice review.

3.2. The Contractor shall establish a quality control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified under all sections of the contract.

3.3. The Government shall monitor the Contractor’s services by conducting site inspections. The Government reserves the right to alter or change the type of inspection plan at its discretion.

3.4. The Contractor shall designate an on-site representative who has the authority to make decisions, monitor the job for safety and act as an official agent for the contractor in the contractual relationship with the government. This representative or a designee shall be capable of telephonic or personal communication during work hours.

4. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

4.1. Accident Prevention: In performing this contract the Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, and Local safety regulations, including Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirement Manual EM 385‐1‐1 and shall comply with any subsequent changes. Information regarding acquiring the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirement Manual EM 385‐1‐1 may be found on the USACE Headquarters website at http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequire ments Manual.aspx Prior to commencement of work under this contract the Contractor shall furnish the following for approval by the Government:

Accident Prevention Plan Section I, Article 01.A.12, EM 385‐1‐1, dated 30 Nov 2014 Activity Hazard Analyses Section I, Article 01.A.14, EM 385‐1‐1, dated 30 Nov 2014

4.2. Accident Reporting: In the event of an accident or injury involving contractor personnel or equipment in performance of work, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Government representative by the most expedient means feasible. The Contractor shall complete forms furnished by the Government and provide a written description of the incident within 24 hours of notification to do so.

4.3. Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor and associates sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks or background investigation and to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

4.4. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by government representative) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed upon contract award with the results reported to the COR no later than (NLT) 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

4.5. Pre-screen Candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-Verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-Verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

4.6. Operations and Storage Areas: The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to areas authorized or approved by the Engineering Supervisor. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor’s performance.

4.7. Housekeeping: The Contractor shall keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials. Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the work site and premises, any rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not property of the Government. Upon completing the work the Contractor shall restore the work area to the original condition, to be approved by the Contracting Officer.

4.8. Environmental Protection: The Contractor is required to comply with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.

4.9. Permits and Licenses: The Contractor shall, at his/her own expense, obtain any license or permits required to perform the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations and shall comply with any subsequent changes.

4.10. Project Operation: Washington Aqueduct is an operational water treatment plant and a critical infrastructure site and the Contractor’s access to the work area and the execution of the requirements specified herein shall not interfere with the daily operations of the plant or employees.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS AND DELIVERABLES:

5.1. Contractor must meet the following requirements:

5.1.1. Meet or exceed minimum ISA standards.

5.1.2. Document deficiencies in plumbing, appurtenances, and electrical fixtures related to the flow meters. Provide an evaluation of the existing conditions related to the instruments, plumbing, appurtenances, and related equipment to the government. The report will include any suggested or necessary modifications, alterations, adjustments to increase the reliability and accuracy of the instruments.

5.1.3. Coordinate with the operations staff to perform a zero evaluation and check with the effluent valve closed. The true zero condition will be documented “as found”. Make notes on zero trim – before and after.

The recorded “as found” condition will occur before any flushing or any changes to the “as-found” state.

5.1.4. Show definitively the “as found” conditions, and the after calibration conditions within the calibration sheet and notes.

5.1.5. Perform zero trim after the high and low pressure impulse tubing have been flushed and bled of all air bubbles, in a true zero flow state. The true zero flow state is defined as effluent valve closed and no water moving.

5.1.6. Replace all inoperable valves to facilitate rodding and flushing.

5.1.7. Demonstrate that the flow transmitter does indeed transmit the mA reading at x differential. There must ALWAYS be an "as found" column, and an "after calibration" column.

5.1.8. Calibrations must be recorded to the hundredths place after the decimal. This includes all engineering values, milliamp readings and pressures.

5.2. Calibration sheets must include the following information:

5.2.1. Nameplate data from the transmitter

5.2.2. Manufacturer and model of the transmitter

5.2.3. Curve data from the venturi

5.2.4. Model of the calibration equipment

5.2.5. Calibration date and calibration documentation number of the calibration equipment sticker/sheet

5.2.6. Notes on bleeding and balancing

5.2.7. Notes on port cleaning

5.2.8. Notes on zero evaluation and check

5.2.9. Notes on zero calibration

5.2.10. Documentation of imposing pressures on the transmitter to achieve the following engineering value outputs: 0%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%, 100%

5.2.11. Documentation that the scaled milliamp signal corresponds appropriately to the engineering value output of the instrument at 0%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%, 100%

6. INVOICES AND PAYMENT:

6.1. Invoices: The Contractor shall submit itemized invoice no sooner than 5 days from the completion of the contract activity and no later than 15 days from the completion of the total contract activity. The invoice shall accurately reflect work completed. The invoice at a minimum shall contain the following information:

Contractor name and address, exactly as it appears on the contract

Contract number Date of invoice submission Invoice total

6.2. Corrections: Incorrect invoices will be returned to the Contractor for correction before processing payment. Corrected invoices shall be re‐dated to reflect the new submission date.

6.3. Remittance: Invoices shall be submitted via post and electronic mail to the following addresses below for payment. Should changes occur to the mailing addresses, the Contractor shall be notified of the change of address.

VIA Post Mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington Aqueduct Division ATTN: Charles W. Ross 5900 MacArthur Blvd., NW Washington, DC 20016-2514

VIA Electronic Mail: WADinvoices@usace.army.mil Charles.w.ross2@usace.army.mil

QUALITY ASSURANCE

PERFORMANCE-BASED QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

(QASP) FOR

WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT VENTURI FLOWMETER MAINTENANCE

1. INTRODUCTION

This Performance-Based Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) has been developed pursuant to the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This plan sets forth procedures and guidelines that the USACE will use in evaluating the technical and safety performance of the Contractor. A copy of the Performance Metrics is furnished in the PWS so that the Contractor will be aware of the methods that the Government will employ in evaluating their performance on this contract.

From the PWS: “The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with any municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work.”

2. PURPOSE OF THE QASP

The QASP is intended to accomplish the following:

a. Define the roles and responsibilities of participating Government officials;

b. Define the types of work to be performed with required end results;

c. Document the evaluation methods that will be employed by the Government in assessing the Contractor’s performance;

d. Provide the Surveillance Activity Checklists and Corrective Action Request

(CAR) forms that will be used by the Government in documenting and evaluating the Contractor’s performance; and

e. Describe the process of performance documentation.

f. Outline quality assurance procedures to be employed by the Government during performance of this task order to confirm that the site characterization is conducted utilizing proper procedures and in accordance with the approved work and safety plans.

3. GOVERNMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following personnel shall oversee and coordinate surveillance activities.

a. Contracting Officer (KO) - The KO shall ensure performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensure compliance with the contract terms, and shall safeguard the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. The KO shall also assure that the contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The KO is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the contractor’s performance.

Assigned KO:

Organization or Agency: USACE – Baltimore District: Contracting Office Telephone: 410-962- Email: ___________@usace.army.mil

b. Contract Specialist (KS) - The KS acts as an acquisition consultant and serves as liaison between the USACE – Baltimore District: Contracting Office and the requesting program office (USACE – Baltimore District:

Planning Division.

Assigned KS:

Telephone: 410-962- Email: __________@usace.army.mil

c. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - The COR is responsible for technical administration of the contract and shall assure proper Government surveillance of the contractor’s performance. The COR shall keep a quality assurance file. At the conclusion of the contract or when requested by the KO, the COR shall provide documentation to the KO. The COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the Government’s behalf. The contractor shall refer any changes they deem may affect contract price, terms, or conditions to the KO for action.

Assigned COR: Charles Ross Telephone: 202-587-9169 Email: Charles.W.Ross2@usace.army.mil

4. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVES

The following employees of the contractor serve as the contractor’s Task Manager for this contract.

Technician – TBD Telephone: TBD Email: TBD

5. METHODOLOGIES TO BE USED TO MONITOR THE

CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

Even though the Government, through its CORs located on site with the contractor, will be monitoring the contractor’s performance on a continuing basis, the volume of tasks performed by the contractor makes technical inspections of every task and step impractical. Accordingly, USACE will use the Surveillance Activity Table (Attachment A) as the basis for monitoring the contractor’s performance under this contract. The contractor’s performance will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer using the Performance Metrics listed in CPARS.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Activities In general, the work will be evaluated in terms of how well the requirements of the task order are satisfied, the extent to which the work performed follows the approach found in the contractor’s technical proposal, clarity of documentation, and timeliness of scheduled task accomplishment. At the discretion of the COR or the Contracting Officer or Specialist, other government officials approved by the Contracting Officer or Specialist may be asked to evaluate a particular deliverable or set of deliverables.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE TECHNIQUES

1 General. Some contract requirements have a more significant and important impact on the facilities or services provided. 100 percent inspection might be used for “critical” or “important” requirements; planned sampling or random sampling for “less important requirements”; and validated customer complaints or incidental inspection for the ‘least important requirements”. A method of surveillance is chosen for each contract requirement and a variety of surveillance methods are used for the inspection of the contract.

2 Random Sampling. Surveillance based on random sampling evaluates a portion of the work, accurately estimating Contractor performance through the use of statistical theory. Random sampling is most useful on large homogeneous populations where 100% inspection is not required or feasible.

Also, if appropriate provisions are included in the specification and the random sampling is properly conducted, the percentage of defective work items found in the sample, adjusted for inaccuracies, may be extrapolated and deducted from the Contractor’s payment invoice. Random sampling will not be used for any inspections of Grounds Maintenance due to the small size of the Grounds Maintenance populations. Random sampling of small populations approach 100% inspection and are too labor intensive to be economical.

3 Planned Sampling. Planned sampling is similar to random sampling in that it is based on evaluating a portion of the work as the basis for evaluating the Contractor’s performance. Samples are selected based on a subjective rationale and the sample size is arbitrarily determined. Planned sampling is useful when population sizes are not large enough or homogeneous enough to make random sampling practical. Planned sampling will be used to surveille most grounds maintenance requirements.

4 One Hundred Percent Inspection. One hundred percent inspection is generally used for those services which are considered very important, those which have relatively small monthly populations, and those included in the indefinite quantity portion of the contract. 100% inspection will be used for acceptance of all extra work (special projects) including labor and material.

5 Validated Complaints. Validated complaints is a quality assurance method based on customer awareness. Building Residents are made aware of contract requirements and monitor the services provided by the Contractor. Where there is a case of poor performance or nonperformance, the Government (COR) is notified. The COR investigates the report and, if it is found to be valid, documents it. Customer Complaints will be used to supplement other surveillance techniques.

6 Unscheduled Inspection. Unscheduled inspection consists of impromptu evaluation of contract requirements whenever the COR feels there may be a need. This method is used to investigate suspected problems and will be used to support other methods of inspection. Unscheduled inspections are never used as a primary evaluation method of surveillance.

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORTING FORMS

The forms used to document surveillance activities include Contractor’s Progress Report (Appendix F of CENAB Standard 18504.0) and/or Memorandums for Record. Nonconformance will be documented on a Corrective Action Request (CAR), Non-conformances are documented at the discretion of the person conducting the surveillance activity, but should be fair and reasonable. Each CAR will be annotated as a Critical nonconformance, Major nonconformance, or Minor nonconformance. CARs will be provided to the Contracting Officer for distribution to the contractor.

The contractor will be required to correct safety issues immediately. All other CARs will provide a reasonable suspense date for the contractor to review and take appropriate action, usually 10 calendar days. The contractor is required to provide written responses to all CARs.

Completed forms will be consolidated and provided to the Contracting Officer at the end of each month for that month's surveillance activities.

These forms, when completed, will document the contractor's compliance with contract requirements and completion of milestone activities. The Contracting Officer will evaluate contractor performance using the definitions contained in the CPARS and the metrics identified in this PWS.

ATTACHMENT A – S. Performance Standards for Venturi Flowmeter Maintenance

Task Indicator Standard Acceptable

Quality Level

Surveillanc e

Method

Incentive

Clean Out Venturi Tube Taps

Contractor to show capability of planning, executing and performing the required work as scheduled.

Qualified personnel are available and in location as needed to properly perform services.

The contractor shall provide related services in compliance with ISA standards.

Direct Observatio n and Inspection by COR and Technical Manager.

Favorable Past Performanc e Rating

Calibrate Differential Pressure Transmitters

Contractor to show capability of planning, executing and performing the required work as scheduled.

Qualified personnel are available and in location as needed to properly perform services.

The contractor shall provide related services in compliance with ISA standards.

Direct Observatio n and Inspection by COR and Technical Manager.

Favorable Past Performanc e Rating

Provide Calibration Records

Contractor to show capability of planning, executing and performing the required work as scheduled.

Qualified personnel are available and in location as needed to properly perform services.

The contractor shall provide related services in compliance with PWS requirement s.

100% inspection of completed records by COR and Technical Manager.

Favorable Past Performanc e Rating

7. METHODS OF QA SURVEILLANCE

Various methods exist to monitor performance. The COR shall use the surveillance methods listed below in the administration of this QASP.

Regardless of the surveillance method, the COR shall always contact the contractor's task manager or on-site representative when a defect is identified and inform the manager of the specifics of the problem. The COR, with assistance from the KS, shall be responsible for monitoring the contractor’s performance in meeting a specific performance standard/AQL.

8. RATINGS

Metrics and methods are designed to determine if performance exceeds, meets, or does not meet a given standard and acceptable quality level. A rating scale shall be used to determine a high to low, or neutral outcome.

The following ratings shall be used:

HIGH:

Cleaning, calibration, and documentation tasks meet the standards outlined in the PWS.

MODERATE: Unable to provide an evaluation.

LOW: Unable to provide an evaluation.

NEUTRAL: Unable to provide an evaluation.

9. DOCUMENTING PERFORMANCE

a. ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE.

The Government shall retain completed contractor service reports to document positive performance.

b. UNACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE.

Unacceptable performance is defined as the unavailability of technical support, no response to service requests, incomplete work, unavailability of parts, and/or not providing a written service report. Should routine unacceptable performance occur, the COR shall inform the contractor. This will normally be in writing unless circumstances necessitate verbal communication. In any case the COR shall document the discussion and place it in the COR file.

When the COR determines formal written communication is required, the COR shall prepare a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR), and present it to the contractor's task manager or on-site representative. A CDR template is attached to this QASP.

The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR in writing. The CDR will specify if the contractor is required to prepare a corrective action plan to document how the contractor shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The CDR will also state how long after receipt the contractor has to present this corrective action plan to the COR. The Government shall review the contractor's corrective action plan to determine acceptability.

Any CDRs may become a part of the supporting documentation for contract payment deductions, fixed fee deductions, award fee nonpayment, or other actions deemed necessary by the KO.

10. FREQUENCY OF MEASUREMENT

During contract/order performance, the COR will take measurements of the contractor’s performance during performance of work.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

INSTRUCTONS TO QUOTERS

Please see block 8. Any questions concerning this solicitation must be submit Request for Information (RFIs) by email only to nadine.d.washington@usace.army.mil no later than 21 January 2021 at 11:00 AM

(EST).

Proposals can be submitted via e-mail to Nadine D. Washington, Purchasing Agent at e-mail nadine.d.washington@usace.army.mil, Contracting Division, Services and Supplies Branch.

By submission of a proposal, the Proposal acknowledges the requirement that prospective awardee must have an active registration in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this proposal. Lack of active registration in the SAM database will make an Quoter ineligible for award. Quoters and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or at: http://www.sam.gov.

Interested Offeror shall submit completed “Evaluation Criteria” stated below. All line items must be priced, a proposals providing partial pricing shall be considered non-responsive.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

QUOTER SHALL PROVIDE A QUOTE FOR EACH LINE ITEM ON THE

“PRICE SCHEDULE”.

FAILURE TO ABIDE MAY RESULT IN QUOTE BEING CONSIDERED NON-

RESPONSIVE AND

INELIGBLE FOR AWARD.

The Quote shall include:

Price Schedule Government template provided.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAR 2020 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2020

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2020

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

DEC 2019

52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services MAY 2014 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2020 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial

Items

AUG 2020

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement

Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items

OCT 2020

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items)

OCT 2020

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies JAN 2020 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2020 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 DEC 2015 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-2 Service Of Protest SEP 2006 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

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.223-7003 Changes In Place Of Performance--Ammunition And

Explosives

DEC 1991

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

When a solicitation provision or contract clause uses a word or term that is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the word or term has the same meaning as the definition in FAR 2.101 in effect at the time the solicitation was issued, unless--

(a) The solicitation, or amended solicitation, provides a different definition;

(b) The contracting parties agree to a different definition;

(c) The part, subpart, or section of the FAR where the provision or clause is prescribed provides a different meaning;

(d) The word or term is defined in FAR part 31, for use in the cost principles and procedures; or

(e) The word or term defines an acquisition-related threshold, and if the threshold is adjusted for inflation as set forth in FAR 1.109(a), then the changed threshold applies throughout the remaining term of the contract, unless there is a subsequent threshold adjustment; see FAR 1.109(d).

(End of clause)

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUN 2020)

(a) Definitions.

"Kickback," as used in this clause, means any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation of any kind which is provided to any prime Contractor, prime Contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with a prime contract or in connection with a subcontract relating to a prime contract.

"Person," as used in this clause, means a corporation, partnership, business association of any kind, trust, joint-stock company, or individual.

"Prime contract," as used in this clause, means a contract or contractual action entered into by the United States for the purpose of obtaining supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind.

"Prime Contractor," as used in this clause, means a person who has entered into a prime contract with the United States.

"Prime Contractor employee," as used in this clause, means any officer, partner, employee, or agent of a prime Contractor.

"Subcontract," as used in this clause, means a contract or contractual action entered into by a prime Contractor or subcontractor for the purpose of obtaining supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind under a prime contract.

"Subcontractor," as used in this clause, (1) means any person, other than the prime Contractor, who offers to furnish or furnishes any supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind under a prime contract or a subcontract entered into in connection with such prime contract, and (2) includes any person who offers to furnish or furnishes general supplies to the prime Contractor or a higher tier subcontractor.

"Subcontractor employee," as used in this clause, means any officer, partner, employee, or agent of a subcontractor.

(b) 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks, prohibits any person from--

(1) Providing or attempting to provide or offering to provide any kickback;

(2) Soliciting, accepting, or attempting to accept any kickback; or

(3) Including, directly or indirectly, the amount of any kickback in the contract price charged by a prime Contractor to the United States or in the contract price charged by a subcontractor to a prime Contractor or higher tier subcontractor.

(c)(1) The Contractor shall have in place and follow reasonable procedures designed to prevent and detect possible violations described in paragraph (b) of this clause in its own operations and direct business relationships.

(2) When the Contractor has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation described in paragraph (b) of this clause may have occurred, the Contractor shall promptly report in writing the possible violation. Such reports shall be made to the inspector general of the contracting agency, the head of the contracting agency if the agency does not have an inspector general, or the Attorney General.

(3) The Contractor shall cooperate fully with any Federal agency investigating a possible violation described in paragraph (b) of this clause.

(4) The Contracting Officer may (i) offset the amount of the kickback against any monies owed by the United States under the prime contract and/or (ii) direct that the Prime Contractor withhold, from sums owed a subcontractor under the prime contract, the amount of any kickback. The Contracting Officer may order the monies withheld under subdivision (c)(4)(ii) of this clause be paid over to the Government unless the Government has already offset those monies under subdivision (c)(4)(i) of this clause. In either case, the Prime Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when the monies are withheld.

(5) The Contractor agrees to incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c)(5) but excepting paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, in all subcontracts under this contract that exceed the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 3.502-2(i) on the date of subcontract award.

(End of Clause)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into SAM;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of Provision)

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811310.

(2) The small business size standard is $8,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification.