Solicitation - W911PT26QA095 Professional Appearance.pdf

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

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

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

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THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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SEE SCHEDULE

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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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Repair Transformer at Substation 1A2Instrument Name:

Product Service Code : Z2NZ

Local Narratives:

A.__ NOTICE OF WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

(a) IMPORTANT DELIVERY/QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

(1) ALL OFFERORS MUST CAREFULLY REVIEW THE DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IN THE

REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION. WHEN SUBMITTING AN OFFER/BID, PLEASE

ENSURE THAT YOU CAN MEET THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

(2) ON TIME DELIVERY IS VERY CRITICAL. THEREFORE, YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS INDICATED IN ANY RESULTANT AWARD. FAILURE TO

COMPLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION

OF THE ORDER OR REQUIRE CONSIDERATION IF THE GOVERNMENT ELECTS TO EXTEND

DELIVERY. (NOTE: Non-availability of raw materials, subcontractor issues, scheduling conflicts, should be considered at the time you are submitting your offer/bid. They are not acceptable excuses for failing to meet the delivery after award).

(3) PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT CONFORM TO THE CONTRACT ARE JUST AS

IMPORTANT AS MEETING THE REQUIRED DELIVERY. DELIVERY OF NON-CONFORMING

PRODUCTS RESULTS IN DELIVERY DELAYS AND INCREASED COSTS TO THE ARSENAL.

(4) PAST PERFORMANCE FOR QUALITY AND DELIVERY MAY BE A MAJOR

CONSIDERATION IN MAKING DETERMINATIONS FOR FUTURE CONTRACT AWARDS.

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NOTICE: Throughout this document we may use the terms "we" and "you", the term "we" means the government of the United States of America, and the term "you" means the contractor.

(b) WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS:

"Watervliet Arsenal Information for Contractors" document is incorporated by reference in all solicitations and contracts. The full text version of the instructions is available at Internet address:

http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf Upon request, the contracting officer will make its full text available."

POC - CONTRACT SPECIALIST/BUYER: Dana Gleeson

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 518-266-4604

E-MAIL ADDRESS: dana.m.gleeson.civ@army.mil

CONTRACTOR DUNS NUMBER/CAGE CODE/FAX NUMBER:

Please provide the following information for your company.

VENDOR NAME: __________________

VENDOR POC: __________________

POC PHONE: __________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: __________________

UEID NUMBER: __________________

CAGE CODE: __________________

TAX ID NUMBER: __________________

VENDOR FAX NUMBER: __________________

NOTE: Your e-mail address is required so that in the event you receive the resultant award, we can e-mail it to you. If we experience difficulties with e-mail, it will be data faxed.

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(c) AWCF BULK FUND __X__ DOES ____ DOES NOT APPLY

(d) POSTERS:

(1) Contracts for Material, Supplies, Articles and Equipment Exceeding $15,000/Service Contract Labor Standards. Orders subject to these Acts require contractors to post WH Publication 1313, "Employee Rights on Government Contracts".

(2) Construction Orders. Orders for construction require contractors to post WH Publication 1321, "Employee Rights under the Davis Bacon" and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance poster on "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law."

(3) These posters can be accessed electronically at http://www.dol.gov .

(4) Hard copies of the posters will be made available upon request to the contracting officer.

(e) PAYMENTS:

Any vendor that receives an award (except those paid by credit card or accommodation check) can view invoice payments made by DFAS at https://wawf.eb.mil/ using the "my invoice" system.

You will be required to register in order to view payments. Payment information is maintained for 120 days from invoice payment. Vendors can find out when invoices have been paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), etc. This website can save valuable time and frustration over billing questions and it is a free service.

(f) RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

The contractor shall not release or authorize release of DoD specifications; acceptance test results; information involving critical military technology; or any other information in which the DoD maintains proprietary rights, or is otherwise confidential or classified. This restriction includes any endorsement by the Department of Army of a contractor. Release of information under the circumstances referenced above requires the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer responsible for this contract. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with, and comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, page 22, paragraph 5-48, of AR 360-1 may be found at http://www.

usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r360_1.pdf

C._1_ Submission of Recordable Injuries and Illness Cases (Dec 2012) (ACC-Warren (WVA))

Watervliet Arsenal is pursuing OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recognition. The VPP impacts all contractors whose employees cumulatively work more than 1000 hours per quarter within a calendar year at Watervliet Arsenal (herein referred to as "applicable contractors").

It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers are in full compliance with OSHA requirements and have a general understanding of VPP. Detailed information on VPP is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html . All contractors, whether regularly involved in routine site operations or engaged in temporary projects such as construction or repair, must follow the safety and health rules of Watervliet Arsenal.

Applicable contractors are required to annually submit to Watervliet Arsenal, ATTN: TAWV-XO-S /Safety Office, Bldg. 10, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet, NY 12189-4050 or email: usarmy.

watervliet.tacom.list.watesafety@mail.mil the following documents (covering the previous calendar year quarters) by 15 January:

- Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR)

- the number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees that a site has experienced in a given time frame.

- Days Away, Restricted, and/or Transfer Case Incident Rate (DART)

- Number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, and/or job transfer that a site has experienced in a given time frame.

- OSHA Form 300A

Applicable contractors may submit the above immediately following the completion of a quarter, if desired.

H._1_ SERVICES/CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

(a) SCHEDULE UNIT OF MEASURE NOTE: When "LOT" is stated as a unit of measure it is the equivalent to "JOB".

(b) WORK PERFORMED ON-SITE AT WATERVLIET ARSENAL:

The contractor agrees that each employee working at Watervliet Arsenal will sign the "Contractor Personnel Agreement on Non-Disclosure of Watervliet Arsenal Technology below. Signatures must be received by the Contract Administrator before work may begin and any resultant delay won't be considered an excusable delay to contract performance as defined in the contract clause "Default". Additional copies of this Non-Disclosure Statement can be found on the Internet at http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/nondis.pdf.

(d) CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AGREEMENT ON NON-DISCLOSURE OF WATERVLIET

ARSENAL TECHNOLOGY

(1) The Undersigned, as an employee of _________________________ (Name of Firm) agrees to the following terms and conditions.

(2) Any knowledge gained, as a result of my being permitted on Watervliet Arsenal's premises, concerning cannon production technology (as defined below) or other technology on any defense item being manufactured or developed at Watervliet Arsenal, will not be released outside of _________________________ (Name of firm) and/or the United States of America (this prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the company's domestic and foreign subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.), nor will such technology be used to manufacture or assist another in the manufacture of cannon (as described below) or other defense items being manufactured or developed at Watervliet Arsenal, without the written prior approval of Watervliet Arsenal.

(3) Definitions:

(a) CANNON: is defined as any and all components/parts of a complete assembly consisting of a tube, breech mechanism, tube attachments, muzzle appendages, firing mechanisms, and all integral components. It may also be a component of a weapons system of 40mm Bore or over such as tank guns, towed and self-propelled howitzers, naval guns, mortars and recoilless guns.

(b) CANNON PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: is defined as the technical data package and manufacturing technology.

(1) TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE: cannon engineering drawings, specifications and standards.

(2) MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY: technical knowledge, documentation, assistance and equipment and machines used and/or useful in the manufacturing of cannon.

(c) TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: the know how collected, trade secrets, production experience and special skills necessary for the production of cannon and the technical information and inventions necessary for the manufacture of cannon and relating to the manufacture of cannon.

(d) TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION: manufacturing technical data comprised of drawings, specifications, schemes, composition, descriptions, methods of calculations, instructions and other information necessary for the manufacture of cannon.

(e) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: all assistance required to make practical and economical use of the technology required to manufacture cannon, such as delivery of documentation, training of personnel, instructions, consultations and acquainting of specialists with the most economical method of using this technology in the manufacture of cannon.

(f) EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES: production machines, machine accessories, apparatuses, spare parts and tooling used for cannon manufacture.

TYPED OR PRINTED NAME, SIGNATURE DATE

TYPED OR PRINTED NAME, SIGNATURE DATE

TYPED OR PRINTED NAME, SIGNATURE DATE

(e) JOB SITE AVAILABILITY:

The work site will be available for performance during normal business hours:

Monday through Thursday Business Hours: 7:00 a.m. EST to 4:00 p.m. EST

Friday Business Hours: Every other Friday from 7:00 a.m. EST to 3:00 p.m. EST

Fridays will be staggered with every other Friday being a closed business day. The first Friday of 2026 to be closed is January 9th, 2026.

Based on the above, service contractors should call contract/purchase order administrator in advance if service is scheduled for a Friday to determine if the Arsenal will be open for business.

When a federal holiday is normally observed on Friday, the Arsenal may be closed on the preceding Thursday. In this case, contact the contract/purchase order administrator in advance if scheduling service to determine if the Arsenal will be open for business.

Work at other than the above hours won't be allowed unless the contractor makes an application at least 48 hours in advance and gets written contracting officer approval. No guarantee is made that the job site will be made available other than as stated above.

(f) CONTROL OF FOREIGN VISITORS TO WATERVLIET ARSENAL:

Offerors are advised that any employee or representative of their company who is not a U.S.

citizen, (or is representing a foreign company) and is a U.S. citizen), planning on visiting the Watervliet Arsenal for the purpose of attending: bid conferences, bid openings, site visits, engineering services, or any other visit related to this solicitation will be escorted at all times by an arsenal representative while on the installation grounds.

Therefore, offerors must notify the Contracting Officer in advance (a minimum of two [2] weeks) of any proposed visit by a non-U.S. citizen or U.S. citizen representing a foreign firm, to assure proper clearance for entry into the arsenal. Failure to comply, or disclose a foreign national visitor, may subject the Contractor to the penalties set forth in 18 U.S.C.A. Section 1001, Chapter 14.

Due to manpower constraints, Watervliet Arsenal is often unable to provide escort services during contract performance. Therefore, if the resulting contract requires performance on Watervliet Arsenal property, employees, individuals or subcontractors representing the successful offeror who are not U.S. citizens may not, depending on staffing levels and the availability of escorts, be allowed access to the Arsenal for purpose of contract performance.

Be further advised that the inability of the Arsenal to provide escorts resulting in denial of access to Watervliet Arsenal of the aforementioned personnel will not be considered an excusable delay to contract performance as defined in the contract clause "Default" contained in the contract.

Therefore, offerors should consider the above contingencies during offer preparation.

(h) CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION:

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. In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence, and when working in situations where their actions could be construed as official government acts.

A. Electronic Contracting

Electronic Bids/Proposals/Commercial Offers Required in Response to this Solicitation (June 2020)

(a) All Army Contracting Command - solicitations will be publicized on the SAM.gov website (https://sam.gov/). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages, when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) Bids/Proposals must be submitted in electronic media. When submitting your bid/proposal electronically, the bid/proposal and any supplemental information (such as spreadsheets, backup data, technical information), can be submitted using any of the following electronic formats:

(1) Microsoft* Office Products (Watervliet can read Microsoft* Office 2007 and lower); Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Spreadsheets must be sent in a format that includes all formulate macro and format information. Print image is not acceptable.

(2) Files in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format). Scanners should be set to 300 dots per inch.

(3) Files in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML documents must not contain active links to live Internet sites or pages. All linked information must be contained within your electronic bid/offer and be accessible offline.

(4) Other electronic formats are not acceptable.

(c) Please select only one medium by which to transmit each bid/proposal.

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(d) Timely receipt of offers/proposals:

(1) Your attention is called to the solicitation closing date and time on the solicitation is local time for the Army Contracting Command - Warren (WVA). Lateness rules for electronic submissions for bids are outlined in FAR 52.214-7, "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bids," for proposals in FAR 52.215-1, "Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition" or FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items." Pay particular attention to the applicable clause as it relates to the timing of submissions.

(2) NOTE: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned to submit their proposals allowing adequate time for submission.

(3) Solicitations may remain posted on the SAM.gov website after the solicitation closes. Even though the system may allow you to submit a proposal after the closing date/time, your proposal will be considered late and may not be considered for award.

(e) Security Note: If you choose to password-protect access to your bid/offer, you must provide the password to Watervliet Arsenal at least ten days prior to the opening/closing date. Contact the buyer identified in Clause 52.0000-4200, "Watervliet Arsenal Information/Requirements".

Passwords used only for the purpose of write protecting files need not be provided.

(f) Electronic bids/proposals must include, as minimum:

(1) E-mailed bids/proposals must include a signed SF 33 cover sheet, SF 1449 or SF 1442 (whichever is applicable) that can be scanned. If scanned, attach it to your e-mail offer (or first e-mail message if you are sending multiple e-mails due to length).

(2) All applicable fill-in provisions. For solicitations issued on an SF 33 or SF 1442, this would include Sections A, B, F, and K. For solicitations issued on an SF 1449, you must review the solicitation to ascertain where all of the required fill-ins are located since commercial acquisitions do not have designated sections.

(3) A statement of agreement to all the terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation.

(4) Any other information required by the solicitation.

(g) Please see FAR 14.406 for a description of the steps the Government shall take with regard to unreadable electronic bids received via the media described in paragraphs (b) above. See FAR 15.207(c) for a description of steps the government shall take with regard to unreadable proposals.

(h) Bidders/Offerors shall make every effort to ensure that their bid/proposal is virus-free. Bids /proposals (or portions thereof) submitted which DO reflect the presence of a virus, or which are otherwise rendered unreadable by damage in electronic transit, shall be treated as "unreadable" per paragraph (h) above. Use of any formats other than those listed above may result in the file being quarantined and will be considered by Watervliet Arsenal to be "unreadable" files.

Note (Macros): The virus scanning software used by our e-mail systems cannot always distinguish a macro from a virus. Therefore, sending a macro embedded in an email message or an email attachment may cause the email bid/offer to be quarantined. In that event paragraph (g) above applies.

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C. REQUEST FOR QUOTE RESPONSES

ALL RESPONSES MUST BE ELECTRONIC. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE RESPONSES

USING THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

(a) Email to: Contract Specialist: dana.m.gleeson.civ@army.mil

(b) Request for Quotes must be filled out completely and sent in its entirety to be considered responsive.

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Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 To cover the cost of Water Meter Strainer Cleaning per Statement of Work #26PW036 at Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination No. 2015-4143 Latest Revision applies and is incorporated by reference. Technical POC: Michael Chase CLIN only - Requisition Document Number

(MILSTRIP, DLMS, FEDSTRIP):

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Product Service Code: Z2NZ Bill to Party: W16H1F Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

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XPWXXX - Repair Transformer at Substation 1A2

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Watervliet Arsenal Watervliet Arsenal, B114

Project #: 26PW036

Installation Management, Public Works Division

Facilities Engineering (TAWV-IMP-F)

19March26 Rev.0

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 Overview.

A. As part of the Watervliet Arsenal electrical infrastructure improvement, the below 13.2kV- 480VAC substation transformer has been identified for repair.

1. Repair Leaking Transformer at Substation 1A2

1.02 Scope.

A. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for repairing the transformer at substation 1A2 through resealing and re-gasketing. Removing roughly 420 gallons of oil to clean the totes. The bushings shall be disassembled as required to re-gasket. Refill the transformer with the required oil, roughly 420 gallons. Complete the repair, inspection and sealing of the transformer.

B. The transformer shall undergo several tests after the repair is complete, including TTR testing, insulation resistance, winding resistance, oil samples, and doable power factors. Tests shall include analysis of findings and transformer condition.

1.03 Existing Conditions.

A. The 1A2 substation is fed from MV Switchgear with two (2x) 13.2kV section switches (N & S).

The section switches are located in a sectionalized outdoor enclosure. Each section switch is connected to site power distribution Loop #1 via bottom entry, 3-phase cable in two parallel circuits (A&B). The section switches are then connected via a common MV bus to the adjacent transformer through a throat connection.

B. The Transformer is a 13.2kV-480V, 2000kVA, Dyn1, Oil-Filled transformer, (420 gallons). It is connected via bus through a throat connection to the adjacent 480V Switchgear.

C. Transformer has lost a significant amount of oil through leaking bushings on both the primary and secondary side connections.

D. The substation 1A2 LV Switchgear is 480Y-277VAC, 3200A, 3-Ph, 4-Wire, 65kAIC, single ended configuration.

E. The substation is located on a fenced in, concrete pad east of building 114.

F. The majority of existing 13.2kV cable on site is Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC), routed in two circuits (A&B) of 500MCM, 1-C conductor, Cu per phase through underground electrical duct banks & manholes outdoors or through electrical trenches, metal conduit and/or tray indoors. Each 3-phase circuit (A&B) is wrapped in fire tape and routed through a separate 4" or 5" conduit. Loop 1 cable consists of 2 sets of 3#500's 15KV plus a #4/0 ground.

1.04 General Requirements.

A. The contractor shall perform all work in strict conformance with Watervliet Arsenal (WAIC). The contractor shall read and understand this document prior to Instructions for Contractors submitting a proposal. The WAIC is publically available at: http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents /Contracting/WAIC.pdf

B. The contractor shall supply all tools, materials, supplies, equipment, labor, temporary utilities and supervision necessary for the complete execution of the requirements within the contract documents and requirements of this SOW. All necessary storage shall be provided by the Contractor. The government is NOT responsible for providing temporary or secure storage of Contractor's materials, tools or equipment.

C. The contractor shall, prior to submitting a proposal, review (i) all contract documents, and (ii) the project work site, and shall provide written notice to Contracting Specialist detailing any discrepancies that are found between the contract documents and the project work site.

D. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Specialist a minimum of two (2) business days before the contractor starts work. The contractor shall notify the COR a minimum of ten (10) business days before the shut-down of a utility or building service is needed or before a required witness point.

Any outage requiring an interruption to manufacturing needs WVA Operations pre-approval prior to execution & may require adjustment of Contractor's planned schedule. Operations interruptions may require up to sixty (60) days of schedule adjustment and should therefore be identified as early as possible.

E. Planned electrical outages will require the contractor to provide temporary external power to all life safety and fire alarm/control circuitry that will be impacted. Proposed plans for providing the temporary power must be communicated and approved through impacted parties.

F. The contactor shall clean all work areas, at the end of each work day, to remove all tools, equipment, debris, materials, and all waste from the work site.

G. The Contractor shall supply all safety barriers, cones, tape, signage, fencing, etc. to secure the work area. A Contractor's representative shall ensure all safety equipment is replaced & secure from the elements, and verify that the COR or COR's representative is satisfied with the placement prior to leaving the site at the end of each work day.

1.05 Contractor Qualifications.

A. The Contractor's study and assessment shall be performed using SKM's Dapper, Captor, or Power Tool softwares to include but not limited to:

1. Data Collection for the Study

2. TTR Testing

3. Insulation Resistance Testing

4. Winding Resistance Testing

5. Oil Sample Testing

6. Doble Power Factor

7. Tabulate results of the study and analysis in a report.

B. Splicing and terminations of cable equal to or greater than 600 volts shall only be performed by a qualified medium voltage technician possessing a "National Cable Splicing Certification Board (NCSCB) medium voltage personnel certification". The Contractor shall submit copies of NCSCB certification(s) for Government review and approval prior to splicing or terminating any cable equal to, or greater than 600 volts.

C. Workers who install, splice, terminate or test the cables shall have not fewer than five years of experience working with cables equivalent to those being supplied. Submit a list of workers who will splice and terminate the service entrance cables with documented relevant experience.

1.06 Project Schedule.

A. Upon award, the contractor shall create a project schedule and submit for Government review and approval. The project schedule shall detail the phases of work and the overall timeline for the execution of the work. The Contractor shall include equipment ex-factory dates, delivery dates, requested outages, appropriate milestones, etc., and shall clearly detail any requirements for witness points and work performed outside of regular WVA hours of operation.

B. The project schedule shall include dates for all document deliverables, (catalog sheets, test reports, O&M manuals, customer drawings, etc.) and comply with the requirements of Appendix A -

.Consolidated List of Submittals

C. A typical schedule shall be included with Contractor's initial bid. A preliminary project specific schedule shall be submitted for approval within 7 days of contract signing. Contractor will NOT be granted a Notice to Proceed (NTP) without an approved schedule.

1.07 On-Site Permits.

A. Hot Work and Confined Space:

1. Obtain permit for welding, burning, use of flame, or entry into confined space from WVA Fire Department by calling (518)266-5990 each day the permit is to be used. Contractor shall also notify WVA Fire Department when the work is discontinued or finished each day.

2. The contractor is responsible for having a correctly sized fire extinguisher, 20lb minimum and up to date on inspections, on hand during the performance of their work.

B. Contractor is responsible to verify existing utility locations as indicated on contract drawings, within area of work & maintaining any necessary marking(s) after the initial clearance permit is received.

Damage caused by not maintaining markings shall be at the Contractor's expense.

1.08 Safety Requirements.

A. General.

1. The contractor shall be responsible for complying with all DOD, Army, Federal, and State health and safety requirements which are applicable to this project, and shall use all means and precautions available to ensure the safety of the occupants and protection to the existing buildings and structures.

B. Contractor Safety Plan.

1. The contractor shall submit a safety plan which is specific to the work activity being performed under the scope of this project for Government review and approval.

C. Hazardous Materials.

1. The contractor shall inspect the project work site prior to starting work, and shall request a copy of the asbestos inspection records to verify the location and description of known asbestos-containing materials. The contractor shall sign the "Asbestos Notification Acknowledgement Record" and submit this form to the Project COR prior to starting project work.

2. If any asbestos-containing materials or other environmental hazards (ex. Oil filled cable or PCB materials) are unexpectedly discovered or encountered in the work area during construction, work will immediately be stopped & the Project COR will be immediately notified.

Work will not continue until the COR can make an abatement determination & notifies the contractor in writing that work can be resumed.

3. Contractors are responsible for creating a Hazard Assessment and Signage Program (HASP) that will be coordinated with the environmental safety office for approval. Contractor's HASP shall include provisions for soil & ground water testing and removal. Contractor shall not mobilize without a government approved HASP.

D. Lockout/Tagout Procedures.

1. The contractor is required to provide the proper control of hazardous energy (lockout /tagout) per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147. All lockout/tagouts shall be coordinated with the WVA maintenance shop & the project COR.

2. The project COR shall be notified and approve all proposed lockout/tagouts prior to the contractor or sub-contractor commencing associated work.

3. The project COR shall be notified immediately prior to clearing any lockout/tagouts.

4. The Contractor shall sign and submit a "Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Notification Acknowledgement Record" prior to working on or de-energizing any electrical equipment.

E. PPE Requirements.

1. The contractor shall provide & comply with all OSHA specified equipment and gear that is required when working with medium (13.2 kV) and low (480V) voltage sources.

1.09 Hours of Operation.

A. Normal duty hours are 7:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 AM through 3:00 PM on select Fridays (the arsenal is closed every-other Friday). Federal holidays are non-work days. If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the preceding Friday or following Monday is a work holiday.

B. No work shall be conducted without pre-approval & coordination through the CONTRACTING OFFICER's REPRESENTATIVE (COR). The Contractor and sub-contractor's personnel shall notify the COR upon arrival at or exit from the Arsenal on a daily basis. If the Contractor's personnel are working on-site in multiple locations, the COR shall be notified when workers are re-locating between sites. Any unscheduled/non-coordinated visits may be turned away at the Contractor's expense & the government shall not be liable for impact to the Contractor's overall project schedule.

1.10 Period of Performance.

A. The contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the date the contractor receives notice to proceed, (ii) prosecute the work diligently, and (iii) complete the entire work ready for use not later than calendar days after notice to proceed was [60] given. The time stated for completion shall include any notice needed for de-energization and final cleanup of the premises.

1.11 Equipment Identification.

A. The contractor shall create and affix a label to all large equipment, dumpsters, and other mobilized property, which is weather-resistant (laminated, or within a see-thru label hanger), securely affixed to the equipment or visible through a window, and which clearly displays the General Contractor's:

1. Company name

2. POC name (first, last)

3. POC phone number

4. Project Number (see title page of SOW)

1.12 Waste Dumpster (if applicable).

A. The contractor shall place any waste dumpsters in a manner that does not interfere with thru-traffic.

B. Waste dumpsters shall be placed with a minimum of 33' clearance from any building. The final location shall be coordinated with, and approved by the COR before any dumpsters are mobilized.

C. The contractor shall cover all waste dumpsters when not in use, and before the end of each work shift. The cover shall be weather-tight.

D. The Contractor shall be required to retain and submit copies of all Bills of Lading and Weight Slips associated with the disposal of construction and demolition C&D) debris

1.13 Project Specifications.

A. The Contractor shall complete the Items of Work in accordance with the following associated Government Project Specification(s), attached to this SOW;

DIVISION 02 - Existing conditions

1. 02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 26 - Electrical

2. 26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

3. 26 05 00.00 40 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

4. 26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING

5. 26 12 19.10 THREE PHASE PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS

1.14 Applicable Codes & References.

A. The following codes & standards are applicable to this Statement of Work (SOW) and are part thereof;

1. NEMA WC 70 - Power Cable Rated 2000V or Less

2. NEMA WC 74 - 5-46kV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Energy

3. NETA ATS - Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment & Systems

4. NFPA 70 - National Electric Code (NEC)

5. ANSI C12.1 - Electric Meters Code for Electric Metering

6. IEEE 80 - Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding

7. IEEE 81 - Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance & Earth Surface Potentials of a Grounding System.

8. IEEE C2 - National Electric Safety Code

9. IEEE C57.13 - Requirements for Instrument Transformers

B. The following WVA references are applicable to this Statement of Work (SOW) and are part thereof;

1. Watervliet Arsenal Instructions for Contractors (WAIC)

2. AMC Environmental Requirements Supplement

1.15 Submittals.

A. The contractor shall include a list of exceptions/clarifications with his bid proposal. This list shall be itemized by contract clause/paragraph and clearly identify each item the contractor takes exception to or wishes to expand upon.

B. The contractor shall e-mail all submittals to the Contracting Specialist for review and approval.

All submittals require government approval unless otherwise explicitly stated.

C. The contractor shall reference APPENDIX A "Consolidated List of Submittals" for a complete list of required submittals. Submittals required after Notice to Proceed (NTP) shall be identified & listed in Contractor's overall project schedule.

D. Approved submittals shall only allow the contractor to proceed with the manufacture & installation and shall not be construed to mean that the contractor has satisfied all requirements of these specifications.

E. The Contractor remains responsible to ensure compliance with code and this specification, regardless of Purchaser's comments. It is the contractor's responsibility to be aware of all applicable codes & standards. Any rework resulting from contractor's non-compliance with applicable codes or standards shall be at the Contractor's expense.

F. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure all submittals are issued in a timely fashion and that comments and approvals are received from the COR in time to comply with the Contractor's planned manufacturing & installation schedules. In general, the Contractor should plan for two (2) weeks turn-around on drawing and document approvals. Any delayed submittal reviews/approvals which may impact the overall project schedule shall be identified to the KO & COR immediately (in writing). Any subsequent relief from the contract schedule/period of performance can only be granted by the CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO), and must be requested & received in writing.

G. Where a variation/deviation from the Contract Documents exists, the contractor's submittal clearly identify to the government any proposed changes. The associated submittal shall include a cover letter providing a list of each variation that the submittal may have from the requirements of the contract documents.

H. COR comments do not represent authorization to proceed on any item which has commercial implications to the contract. Contractor shall notify the CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO) with copy to COR to resolve any open commercial issues prior to release for manufacture. Release to manufacture without KO's written approval or in place Change Order shall be at the Contractor's own risk.

I. Contractor shall supply any Bills of Lading, Dump Slips for C&D Debris and Recycled Materials to the Environmental Office.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 General.

A. All work shall be in strict accordance with product manufacturer's instructions and specifications, including but not limited to manufacturer guidance for storage, staging, application, installation, and disposal of the product.

B. Unless otherwise stated, all materials for this project shall be new. All products shall not contain any asbestos, mercury, chromium/lead paint, Class I Freon, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB), and shall state such on the manufacturer's original packaging.

C. All construction materials shall meet the applicable requirements of the DoD Green Procurement Program, specifically recycled content products, environmentally preferable products and services, biobased products, energy-and water-efficient products, alternate fuel vehicles and alternative fuels, products using renewable energy, and alternatives to hazardous or toxic chemicals as found at <http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/cpic/cp/docs/USA001967-08-DPAP.pdf>.

PART 3 EXECUTION - ITEMS OF WORK

3.01 General.

A. The Contractor shall complete the following Work Tasks in accordance with the project description, government specifications and local WVA specifications attached herein for performance of the Work. The project description and specifications do not indicate each component, item, fastener, or similar incidental item necessary for the performance of the Work. The Contractor shall provide, furnish, and install all necessary and appropriate components, items, fasteners, or similar incidental items as necessary and required to provide a complete and useable electrical substation that meets the criteria and intent outlined in this Statement of Work.

B. Contractor shall adhere to all of the specifications listed in section 1.14 & 1.15 of this Statement of Work.

C. Contractor is responsible for verifying utility locations within work area.

D. During the deenergizing of the transformer, contractor shall open the breakers for the 13.2kV switches as well as the main breaker for the substation to ensure no back feed voltage is present.

E. Building 115 contains a separate source from substation 2A1. Depending on the needed duration and plan of deenergizing of the transformer, contractor must ensure building 115 plan for power is approved. Additionally, substation 1A2 contains a generator. Contractor shall ensure that the generator power is separated for appropriate working conditions or shut down depending again on the needed duration and plan of deenergizing of the transformer. Contractors shall submit their detailed proposed deenergizing plan along with their schedule submittals prior to beginning work. Refer to drawings SK-001- Building 115 Single Line for the back feed connections of the generator and building 115.

F. Contractor should remove all the existing oil (roughly 420 gallons) and clean the totes.

Contractor is responsible for removing oil off site to a proper disposal facility.

G. The bushings shall be disassembled as required to fully re-gasket. Contractors should re-gasket the transformer on the primary and secondary side ensuring complete seals and restoration.

H. Refill the transformer with the new required oil (roughly 420 gallons).

I. The transformer shall undergo several tests after the repair is complete, including TTR testing, insulation resistance, winding resistance, oil samples, and doable power factors. Tests shall include analysis of findings and transformer condition.

J. Contractors shall include in the quote 450 gallons of clean oil to refill into the transformer and credits shall be provided if less is needed.

K. In the event the contractor is unable to disassemble the bushings, clean the totes, fully re-gasket or perform the full duty of this scope of work caused by the internal configuration or condition of the transformer after the beginning of the project, credits shall be provided. Contractor's quote shall be broken down in case credits shall be provided.

3.02 Commissioning & Tests

A. The contractor shall verify all electrical connections are made securely and correctly, verifying all connections with DMM or other test equipment. Once verified, the 13.2 kV power source can be restored.

B. Contractor shall provide start-up and commissioning.

C. The contractor shall mechanically & electrically set up and test the entire system once reenergized, verifying all connections are correct and no faults exist.

D. A copy of all commissioning tests and results shall be recorded & provided to the COR for review.

E. Once complete, the contractor shall restore power to each load, while also verifying transformer operation is correct.

F. Contractor shall ensure that COR or COR's representative are present to witness final electrical testing & reconnecting of all loads.

PART 4 CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

4.01 Construction and Demolition Debris

A. The Contractor shall submit daily copies of all Bills of Landing and Weight Slips associated with the disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) debris and/or recycled materials, under this scope of work. Submit documentation per Appendix-A, "Consolidated List of Submittals".

4.02 Cleanup of Work Site.

A. The contactor shall clean all work areas and remove all tools, equipment, debris, materials, and all waste from the premises.

B. The contractor shall remove all debris from any remote holding locations, to include any excavation and concrete equipment chute cleanout debris.

C. The contractor shall remove their equipment from Watervliet Arsenal premises within five (5) working days after completion of project work.

4.03 Final Repairs and Restoration to Work Site.

A. The contractor is responsible to restore any surfaces affected by construction to their original condition. This shall include repair of any building surfaces, walkways, road surfaces, equipment or miscellaneous items which were damaged during the execution of this SOW. Items that cannot be repaired to restore original function or aesthetics shall be replaced in kind by the Contractor at no additional charge to the Government.

4.04 Witness Points.

A. Contractor will interrupt installation/construction to allow for the following COR witness points and inspections as part of these close out requirements;

1. Utility Tagouts

2. Cable, Bushing and Gasket Termination Inspection (prior to closing transformer)

B. Witness points shall be clearly identified in the contractor's master project schedule. All witness points shall be inspected prior to final closing, sealing, or buttoning-up of associated trenches, manholes or equipment.

C. Contractor shall coordinate with & obtain pre-approval for all witness points from the COR.

Contractor shall provide a minimum of 72hrs prior confirmation and notice (3x business days).

D. All witness points shall be completed prior to removing tagouts & re-energizing.

4.05 Punchlist.

A. Final 10% of entire contract will be held back pending COR approval of all witness points, commissioning, punchlist completion and receipt of test results and analysis.

B. Above 10% retainage shall be reflected in Contractor's invoicing as a separate line item.

4.06 Warranty.

A. The contractor shall provide a one (1) year warranty on all parts, labor and installed items pertaining to the transformers gasket sealing.

B. Warranty period shall begin upon completion & closeout of the entire project.

PART 5 APPENDICES

A. Consolidated List of Submittals

B. SK-001-Building 115 Single Line

APPENDIX A: Consolidated List of Submittals

Line Item Submitted Submittal Needed By Submittal Reviewed By (Office)

1 Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Materials (MSDS)

NLT 7 Calendar Days After Award

Safety Office

2 Signed Contractor Asbestos Notification Form

NLT 7 Calendar Days After Award

Environmental Office

3 Signed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Notification Acknowledgement Record

NLT 7 Calendar Days After Award

Safety Office

4 Qualifications (PE + MV Technicians) NLT 7 Calendar Days After Award

Michael Chase (COR)

5 Safety Plan NLT 10 Calendar Days After Award

Safety Office

6 Project Schedule NLT 10 Calendar Days After Award

Michael Chase (COR)

7 Bills of Lading/Weight Slips Weekly During Construction

Environmental Office

8 Test Results and Report NLT 14 Calendar Days After Repair

Michael Chase (COR)

APPENDIX B: AMC Environmental Requirements Supplement

1. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement, or Status-of-Forces Agreement. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200-1, and any specifications within this contract to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

2. Compliance with Green Procurement Requirements: Contractor shall follow Federal EPA Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) and Army Contracting Command Quick Guide (https://acc.aep.army.mil /accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for-Sustainable-Procurement.docx) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials; materials that are resource-efficient; materials with the maximum recycled content; materials harvested on a sustained yield basis; and products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use, and reuse.

3. Compliance with License and Certification Requirements: Contractor shall obtain all license and certification required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all plans, notifications, reports, submittal documents, and fees required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local authority and/or agency as necessary to adhere to the specification of this contract. All required licenses and certifications required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and/or regulations shall be considered a contract deliverable upon award.

4. Notification of Federal and State Regulators: Contractor shall immediately notify the Designated Government Representative (DGR) and COR of the arrival on site of any Federal, State, and/or DoD environmental regulator or enforcement agent and/or the receipt of any correspondence from a Federal or State environmental agency.

5. Inspections of Work Sites: Contractor shall submit to potential Federal, State, Army and installation work site environmental regulatory inspections and/or investigations into noncompliance, and fully cooperate with such inspections/investigations by providing the appropriate records and documentation. Environmental regulatory agencies are authorized by law to inspect any work site for environmental compliance with regulatory requirements. If an inspection is conducted, it will not stop or disrupt ongoing contract activities. The inspection will only require the work site environmental officer, or supervisor/manager to answer questions and/or escort the inspector to specific work site areas with the potential to affect environmental quality.

6. Reporting Noncompliance: Contractor shall immediately report any nonconformance and/or noncompliance with applicable Federal, State or Local environmental laws, Army and installation environmental regulations or policies to the COR and DGR.

7. Verification of National Environmental Policy Act Documents: Contractor shall obtain from the COR or DGR, a copy of AMC's National Environmental Policy Act Policy and 32 CFR 651 which addresses actions to be taken by contractor.