Solicitation - W911RZ26QA020.pdf

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

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:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

calls)

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 Product Service Description: GNB Absolyte VRLA-Model 100G31-two (2) strings 3x8 configuration of 24 Battery cells total 48 each. IAW PWS Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing, labor to install, and transport new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff and transport all materials and hardware to each site location. Plexiglass covers and standoff Alarm Control Unit Card Hardness/ Frame Hazmat Sorbent Pillows Model Number: GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells Model 100G31 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

48 Each

0002 Product Service Description: Misc.

Equipment for unload/load battery Labor for Removal Battery Cells frame Disposal of Batteries and Materials Labor for installation of battery frame Perform testing on 48V DC Battery Cells Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

W911RZ26QA020

Continuation of Description

Requirements The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for dismantle and removal of existing GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells model 100A31, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative

- terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. The contractor shall remove existing Alarm/Control unit cable hardness from battery cells system, place aside and protect for future installation. Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and labor to install new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. Transport all materials and hardware to the site location. The battery cells shall be the same brands name and equal in amp hours. The battery cells shall not be refurbished or renewed.

New Absolyte VRLA Battery cells model and requirements - Model 100G31 - two (2) strings 3x8 configuration of 24 Battery cells total 48 each. The contractor shall confirm the purchase order on hand before transport and install the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells to job site.

Product Service Code : 6140 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 335910

Product Service Code : J059 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 335910

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: IAW 52.212-4 The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair /replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights- (1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and (2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

DoDAAC: W5K9BH CountryCode: USA

W6S2 SIG USANEC CARSON

BLDG 330, 4885 CHILES AVE

FORT CARSON, CO 80913-0000

UNITED STATES

Ryan Watson

0002 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Notify POC

DoDAAC: W5K9BH CountryCode: USA

W6S2 SIG USANEC CARSON

BLDG 330, 4885 CHILES AVE

FORT CARSON, CO 80913-0000

UNITED STATES

Ryan Watson

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery Estimated By Delivery Date 01 Oct 2026

48 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: W5K9BH CountryCode: USA

W6S2 SIG USANEC CARSON

BLDG 330, 4885 CHILES AVE FORT CARSON, CO 80913-0000 UNITED STATES

Ryan Watson

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0002 Delivery Schedule Delivery Period From 15 Jul 2026 to 31 Jan 2027

1 EachQuantity

Address and POC Service Performance Site DoDAAC: W5K9BH

Service Performance Site DoDAAC: W5K9BH CountryCode: USA

W6S2 SIG USANEC CARSON

BLDG 330, 4885 CHILES AVE FORT CARSON, CO 80913-0000 UNITED STATES

Ryan Watson

Special Handling/Notes

Period of Performance From 15 Jul 2026 To 31 Dec 2026

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-03

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

2021-11

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Alternate Variation

Date Deviation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

2024-05

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

2023-01

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.

2023-01

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.

2024-02

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2023-01

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

2023-06

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues.

2023-01

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts. 2023-01

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

2024-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document /support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under ____NAICS Code assigned to ____contract number.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402.

[____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program.[ Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [____Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Tailored)

2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process Electronic invoicing.

vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF WAWF training.

Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) Document submissions may be via web WAWF methods of document submission.

entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when WAWF payment instructions.

submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following Document type.

document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

Combo

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Document routing.

Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC

HQ0490

Issue By DoDAAC W911RZ

Admin DoDAAC W911RZ

Inspect By DoDAAC W5K9BH

Ship To Code N/A

Ship From Code N/A

Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) W5K9BH

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) W5K9BH

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes Payment request.

documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the Receiving report.

requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

COR: Mr. Ryan L Watson, ryan.l.watson.cov@army.mil

KO: Farah Surin; Farah.surin.civ@army.mil

KS: Mr. George Hargis, george.e.hargis.civ@army.mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Addendum to Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative.

1991-12

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

1992-04

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.

2022-03

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. 2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR (a) Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR) (b) Chapter 1 clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

W911RZ26QA020

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC- Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution.

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840

Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to:

Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840

The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: https://www.amc.army.mil/Contact-Us/AMCProtest- Program/ If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures

ACQUIRING ACCESS TO FT CARSON

Acquiring Access to Fort Carson Installation (One-Time Service/Supply) Effective 1 May 2015, individuals that do not have a Department of Defense (DoD) Identification (ID) Card and require entry on to Fort Carson Installation will be subjected to a National Crime Information Center Check (NCIC Check). The individual must have a valid U.S. or State issued photo ID, or U.S.

Passport to show for proof of identity. If the individual is driving a vehicle, it must have a valid driver's license with current registration and insurance for the vehicle being driven on the installation.

Everyone in the vehicle will be required to go through this process.

1. If the vendor only requires one-time access, then the vendor is highly encouraged to access the base through Gate 3. Gate 3 will perform the NCIC checks. In order for the NCIC check to be performed at the gate:

a. The individual must have a valid U.S. or State issued photo ID, or U.S. Passport to show for identity proof.

b. If the individual is driving a vehicle, it must have a valid driver's license with current registration and insurance for the vehicle being driven onto the installation.

c. Foreign National Visitors must present their passport or foreign military identification badge. Foreign National Visitors or Contractors/Vendors must be escorted by a DoD ID card holder at all times while on the installation.

2. All identification presented must meet the requirements of the Real ID Act: The REAL ID Act of 2005 establishes minimum standards for the production and issuance of state issued driver licenses and identification cards which include requirements for a photograph and certain biographic information, such as name, DOB, gender, height, eye color and address.

a. State-issued driver license and identification (ID) cards from states not meeting the standards cannot be used for accessing Federal facilities beginning 10 January 2016, unless the issuing state's compliance deadline had been extended by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As of 18 September 2020, DHS indicates that Driver Licenses and ID cards for all 50 states states are REAL ID compliant. https://www.dhs.gov/real-id# ).

Accepted secondary forms of identification include a U.S. passport or U.S. passport card

b. Permanent Resident Card/Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)

c. foreign passport with a temporary (I-551) stamp or temporary (I-551) printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa

d. Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766)

e. In the case of a non immigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status, a foreign passport with Form I-94 or Form I-94A bearing the same name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the person's non immigrant status, as long as the endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restrictions or limitation identified on the form.

f. Current/valid driver's license from a REAL ID Act state or a state with a REAL ID Act extension for implementation.

g. Driver's license or ID card issued by federal or local government agencies meeting REAL ID standards with photo, name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address

h. School ID card with photograph

i. U.S military or draft record

j. U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Cards

k. Transportation worker ID card

l. Native American Tribal Document All persons requesting unescorted access will continue to be vetted through the NCIC not have REAL ID Act compliant form of identification and cannot provide supplemental identity proofing documents, they must be escorted at all times while one the installation. The vendor will only be granted access onto Fort Carson Installation if the NCIC III check on the individual shows no disqualifying issues in the check. Gate 3 will allow them to enter the base. If there are disqualifying issues Gate 3 access control will notify the individual contractor that they are being denied access.

The following information can deny an individual entry onto Fort Carson: - The NCIC-III check contains criminal information about the individual that causes the senior commander to determine that the individual presents a potential threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety of the installation.

- The installation is unable to verify the individual's claimed identify based on the reasonable belief that the individual has submitted fraudulent information concerning his or her identity in the attempt to gain access.

- The individual has a current arrest warrant in NCIC, regardless of the offense or violation.

- The individual is currently barred from entry or access to a Federal installation or facility.

- The individual has been convicted of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, drug possession with intent to sell or drug distribution.

- The individual has a U.S. conviction of espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism or murder.

- The individual is a registered sex offender.

- The individual has been convicted of a felony within the past 10 years, regardless of the offense or violation.

- The individual has been convicted of a felony firearms or explosives violation.

- The individual has engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.

- The individual is identified in the Terrorist Screening Data Base (TSDB) as a known to be or suspected of being a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity. Contractors who are denied access on to Fort Carson shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer identified in the contract. If more than a one-day pass is required, contact the Contracting Officer for additional procedures. See https://www.carson.army.mil/ for the latest guidance for COVID-19 Health Protection Requirements.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REGIONAL NETWORK ENTERPRISE CENTER (RNEC)

ABSOLYTE VALUE REGULATED LEAD-ACID (VRLA)

BATTERY CELLS RELACEMENT

COMMUNICATIONS NODE

BUILDING P-310

COMMUNICATIONS NODE PCMS (PINON CANYON MANEUVER SITE)

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Contractor's employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to remove, furnish, and labor to install Absolyte Value Regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery cells 48 each, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, Alarm/control cable hardness, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standard in this contract.

1.2 Background: Upgrade the Fort Carson Regional Network Enterprise Center (RNEC) 48V Direct Current (DC) emergency power backup battery cells systems for building P-310 communications node Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) located Northeast of Trinidad, Colorado. The current 48V Direct Current (DC) battery cells are over 12+ years old and due to environmental changes, this is causing failure of these battery cells require to be replaced every 15-20 years. Without battery backup, a power failure will cause an uncontrolled shutdown of core network distribution devices, risking equipment corruption that could prevent a successful restart even after generator power is restored. This failure would render all 15 downstream switches inoperable indefinitely, halting services for all range operations and local emergency services, thereby crippling training readiness and compromising safety at this vital training location.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide, delivery, and installation new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff for building P-310 communications node Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) located Northeast of Trinidad, Colorado. The contractor shall ensure the new battery cells are configured and connected to the existing power supply and control system, maintaining a minimum of 54 volts DC throughout the system, upon completion of this contract.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for dismantle and removal of existing GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells model 100A31, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff.

The contractor shall remove existing Alarm/Control unit cable hardness from battery cells system, place aside and protect for future installation.

Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and labor to install new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. Transport all materials and hardware to the site location.

The battery cells shall be the same brands name and equal in amp hours. The battery cells shall not be refurbished or renewed.

New Absolyte VRLA Battery cells model and requirements - Model 100G31 - two (2) strings 3x8 configuration of 24 Battery cells total 48 each.

The contractor shall confirm the purchase order on hand before transport and install the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells to job site.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells for cracks, leakage, bulges, swelling, which indicate potential internal damage. If damage is noted, immediately request an inspection by the carrier and file a concealed damage claim.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new modular steel tray housing for staining from leaking battery cells and damage to the steel tray housing, Inspecting the terminals and connection for cleanliness and corrosion buildup can hinder proper battery function. If there is a deficiency, the battery cell shall be replaced.

The contractor shall confirm that all miscellaneous hardware components are onsite.

The contractor shall be responsible for all necessary equipment for transportation loading and unloading new Absolyte VRLA battery cells and components to site location.

The contractor shall protect floor surface (parquetry floor, tiles floor, etc.) by mean of PVC foil or soft fiberboards during dismantle and removal work. Remove the protective measures after completion of work and clean the floor surface.

The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for installation of the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells 48 each, modular steel tray housing, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, and Hazmat sorbent pillows underneath two (2) strings.

The contractor shall provide and install new Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff over battery cells terminals for protection. Match to existing configuration design.

The contractor shall reconnect existing Alarm/ Control unit cable hardness.

The contractor shall Bonding and Grounding battery Stacks to the existing Busbar using # 6 AWG IAW Absolyte GP Installation and Operation Manual Appendix C.

The contractor shall ensure the proper float voltage is maintained after being fully charged the ranch of 2.23 to 2.27 Volts Per Cell (VPC). The contractor shall document all battery charge levels, before, during, and after each test. Provide the documentation to the Government for review and comments.

The contractor shall create a report for a battery load test on each new battery and provide a report to RNEC POC for approval.

The Battery Load Test is to verify the new batteries as a system will support 500A for 2.00 hours and to ensure the power remains uninterrupted during load test and the battery system returns to normal state. The Contractor shall take readings from each of the battery cells and document the readings. Connect the load bank to the DC Power Plant and turn it up to 500A, the rectifiers will be shut off at this time, and the load test will begin. Take readings of the batteries at 30-minute intervals and document until a full 2.00-hour discharge test is reached - Attachment 2 Absolyte Battery Maintenance Report.

The contractor shall be responsible for labeling each battery with its own unique Identification (ID) number, match to existing design. Labeling shall be mechanically printed, not handwritten, and must be legible.

Perform fine cleaning of working area, remove all debris, and trash prior to final inspection. The government will accept the project at final inspection.

All hardware, materials and workmanship provided by the Contractor shall be warranted for a period of five -ten years or for the duration of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty, whichever is longer for the new Absolyte Value Regulated Lead -acid (VRLA) Battery cells. The warranty shall cover all materials and labor necessary to resolve any problems resulting from defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty period shall commence upon successful completion of the requirements/provisions of this contract, receipt of all documentation and Government acceptance.

Provide a copy of the warranty after completion of this project.

The contractor shall recycle old batteries IAW Colorado and EPA Environmental guidelines.

1.5 Period of Performance: or Please refer to the contract schedule for the 15 JUL 26 - 31 JAN 27 contract's period of performance.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers a high-quality service. The contractor's QCP is how the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer's (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work, including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments using metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements" means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal holidays.

New Year's Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Columbus Day

President's Day Veteran's Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

Juneteenth

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 08:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through 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 always 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.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Carson, Colorado Installation see location below:

a. Building P- 310 Communications Node PCMS address - County Road 70, Model, CO 81059.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: Type of contract to be determined by Contracting Office and customer.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.2049, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. The contractor and subcontractor shall receive a visitor installation pass or Badges at Main Gate 1, Visitor Center Building 6012 off Highway 115 and Nelson Boulevard before entering Fort Carson installation.

The contractor is responsible for being aware of and complying with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control.

The contractor must consider delays caused by checks when entering and leaving the US installations, as this will not be separately reimbursed.

All personnel entering Fort Carson Installation are subject to random vehicle searches IAW the Fort Carson Random Anti-Terrorism Measures Program (RAMP)

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding; storage of materials and equipment provided for contractor use. The contractor will arrive at each site locations with the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive + /Negative - plates, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff at the time of installation. There is no long-term storage or staging area for the materials; therefore, the contractor shall plan the work so that the battery cells and other materials are installed shortly after being delivered to the building.

The U.S. Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm's failure to comply with Installation Access Control (IAC) processing requirements.

At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, "The Army Physical Security Program.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be always escorted by Fort Carson Government representative while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.4.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide the KO or COR with the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employees performing services under this contract:

Full birth name

Married name (if applicable)

SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

Date of birth

Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may result in requiring the Contractor to remove a contractor, employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding…