Solicitation W912WJ20Q0073.pdf

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W912WJ20Q0073 24-Apr-2020

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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ITEM NO.

W912WJ20Q0073

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 15-JUN-2020 TO

14-JUN-2021

N/A BLACK ROCK LAKE

DANIEL DEFIORE

OLD BRANCH ROAD

THOMASTON CT 06787-1918

978-318-8475 FOB: Destination

961112

0002 POP 15-JUN-2020 TO

14-JUN-2021

N/A THOMASTON DAM PROJ OFC

DANIEL DEFIORE

331 HILL ROAD

THOMASTON, CT 06787-0307

978-318-8475

961103

0003 POP 15-JUN-2020 TO

14-JUN-2021

N/A NORTHFIELD BROOK

DANIEL DEFIORE

CONN. ROUTE 254

THOMASTON CT 06787

978-318-8475

961113

0004 POP 15-JUN-2021 TO

14-JUN-2022

N/A BLACK ROCK LAKE

DANIEL DEFIORE

OLD BRANCH ROAD

THOMASTON CT 06787-1918

978-318-8475

0005 POP 15-JUN-2021 TO

N/A THOMASTON DAM PROJ OFC

DANIEL DEFIORE

331 HILL ROAD

THOMASTON, CT 06787-0307

978-318-8475

0006 POP 15-JUN-2021 TO

N/A NORTHFIELD BROOK

DANIEL DEFIORE

CONN. ROUTE 254

THOMASTON CT 06787

978-318-8475

0007 POP 15-JUN-2022 TO

31-OCT-2022

N/A BLACK ROCK LAKE

DANIEL DEFIORE

OLD BRANCH ROAD

THOMASTON CT 06787-1918

978-318-8475

0008 POP 15-JUN-2022 TO

N/A THOMASTON DAM PROJ OFC

DANIEL DEFIORE

331 HILL ROAD

THOMASTON, CT 06787-0307

978-318-8475

0009 POP 15-JUN-2022 TO

N/A NORTHFIELD BROOK

DANIEL DEFIORE

CONN. ROUTE 254

THOMASTON CT 06787

978-318-8475

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT (978) 318-8324 OR

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT

SHALL BE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

** QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

THE BID SCHEDULE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED FOR A QUOTE TO BE

CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit an offer. (Formerly the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA).) Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website. Please note that Google and Google Chrome are not supported browsers for SAM registration. Mozilla FireFox, Safari, and Internet Explorer are supported browsers.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (DUNS registration 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor’s responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

In addition, if you are registering a new entity in SAM.gov, you must provide an original, signed notarized letter stating that you are the authorized Entity Administrator. The Entity Administrator must establish a LOGIN.GOV account using the e-mail address that will be associated with the SAM registration. See https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update for additional information.

Provide DUNS number: ___________________________ (telephone 866-705-5711 for DUNS) Provide CAGE code: ____________________________ Provide TAX ID: __________________________ Per FAR Part 52.212-3 Alt I, the Contractor is required to complete the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (www.SAM.gov) and paragraph (b) if applicable, OR to complete paragraphs (c) thru (m) of this clause and return with quote.

POTENTIAL QUOTERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL BE MADE IS PRICE

ALONE.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, MUST BE

CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the Technical Point of Contact NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Black Rock Lake Field Mowing

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to perform all slope and open space mowing at Black Rock Lake in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W13G8600301916

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86003019160001

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Thomaston Dam Field Mowing

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to perform all slope and open space mowing at Thomaston Dam in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W13G8600301917

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86003019170001

0003 1 Job Northfield Brook Lake Field Mowing

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to perform all slope and open space mowing at Northfield Brook Lake in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W13G8600301918

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86003019180001

0004 1 Job OPTION Black Rock Lake Field Mowing

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to perform all slope and open space mowing at Black Rock Lake in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0005 1 Job OPTION Thomaston Dam Field Mowing

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to perform all slope and open space mowing at Thomaston Dam in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0006 1 Job OPTION Northfield Brook Lake Field Mowing

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to perform all slope and open space mowing at Northfield Brook Lake in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0007 1 Job OPTION Black Rock Lake Field Mowing

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to perform all slope and open space mowing at Black Rock Lake in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0008 1 Job OPTION Thomaston Dam Field Mowing

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to perform all slope and open space mowing at Thomaston Dam in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0009 1 Job OPTION Northfield Brook Lake Field Mowing

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and transportation necessary to perform all slope and open space mowing at Northfield Brook Lake in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Open Field/Slope Mowing Services

U.S. ARMY CORPS

OF ENGINEERS

Thomaston, CT

Performance Work Statement

General

1. Scope - Provide all labor and equipment to perform open space/slope mowing services in accordance with (IAW) the schedule and specifications listed below. Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein.

Work shall be performed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the Project Manager or the Technical Point of Contact (POC) representative.

2. Location - The required services shall be performed at Thomaston

Dam – 331 Hill Rd Thomaston, CT. Black Rock Lake – Route 109 Thomaston, CT & Northfield Brook Lake – Route 254 Thomaston, CT.

3. Site Visit – A site visit is highly recommended prior to submitting a quote. An appointment may be made by contacting the POC Park Ranger, Michael Green at (860) 283-5540 ext. 436 or direct 978-318-8436.

4. Schedule – The Contract period of performance will be 15 June 2020 until 14 June 2021. Option year 1 will have a contract period of performance of 15 June 2021 until 14 June 2022. Option year 2 will have a contract period of 15 June 2022 until 31 October 2022. Option years will be exercised at the Government’s discretion.

The seasonal periods of performance will be as follows. Dates as listed in the following specifications are for the 2020 season only. 2020 season will be from July 15 2020 – October 1 2020. Mowing dates must be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact for each season. Dates for the actual mowing shall not take place before July 15 of any particular year. This action will prevent disturbance and damage to ground nesting birds, their nests and fledglings residing in the open field vegetation.

5. Workday – Mowing will not be permitted before 6:00 am or after 6:00 pm within park areas or facilities at each dam, unless approved in advance by the Project Manager.

6. Federal Holidays Include – Each scheduled service has performance time allowances with the specifications. Certain services, such as mowing are not permitted on weekends or federal holidays without approval from Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager. For information purposes only, observed federal holidays are as follows:

Memori al Day

– May Indepen dence

Day – July Labor Day – Septem ber

7. Other Contracts – The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

8. Safety Requirements

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_ 385-1-1.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

b. Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable APP template is available upon request. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A.

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing the subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

Weekly safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis:

An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

d. Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the Accident Prevention Plan and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

e. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The SSHO is required to have related construction experience and have at a minimum completed a 10 Hour OSHA training.

In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 2 employees shall have (in-person) training in First Aid and CPR.

Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

*Note: Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the characteristics of the project*

f. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the TPOC within four

(4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the TPOC. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the TPOC shall be electronically.

9. Pre-Work Conference –Prior to the start of any work, the Project Manager will schedule and conduct a “Pre-work Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Project Manager to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-work conference the contractor shall provide to the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-work conference:

Authority of the Project Manager and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

i. Contractor’s Safety Program.

ii. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iii. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

iv. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

v. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements

vi. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

vii. Contractor’s Equipment (including a current written safety inspection)

viii. Correspondence Procedure.

ix. Communications.

x. Administrative Procedures.

xi. Contractor Utilities.

xii. Invoice and payment.

10. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

11. Damage to Government and Private Property - The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors’ operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Project Manager of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the firm’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Project Manager, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind. Special care shall be taken to identify and avoid damaging Government boundary line monuments.

12. Payment -The contractor will submit an invoice stating the services performed and the amount payable to the park manager, for certification and payment upon completion of work. Payment will be made for actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

13. Contractor’s Personnel:

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply withal Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employeespoop.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The Project Manager may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Project Manager, is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

14. EQUIPMENT STORAGE – No Government space or facilities shall be provided under this contract.

15. Inspections:

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each mowing cycle, the

Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the scope of work. The Contractor or his representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative may accompany the contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made. Contractor inspection accompanied by government personnel will take place no later than Fridays at 14:30 hours of a particular mowing cycle.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The Project Manager may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any individual, crew, or equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the Project

Manager. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract.

This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

A. TECHNICAL

EQUIPMENT

1. Condition of Equipment– All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards.

2. Type of Equipment

a. Recommended Equipment: Four wheel drive tractor (55 horse power min) with 5 ft. minimum Bush Hog Mower, working bucket, roll over and falling object protection, and mobilization/ miscellaneous materials necessary to perform open field/slope mowing services.

The Contractor may utilize other equipment that does not meet these requirements as long as work can be completely efficiently and safely.

b. Specialized Equipment: Dam embankment, dike mowing, trail side mowing and road side mowing may require the use of specialized equipment. Such equipment must be operated within any manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.

The embankment and dike mowing equipment must be certified in writing by the manufacturer as safe for operation on a maximum twenty-seven (27) degree angle of incline, and specifically designed, or factory modified for the mowing of slopes. All safety items required on the standard mowing equipment mentioned above are required hereon as well.

Equipment Safety Specifications and/or Requirements:

ROPS (Roll Over Protection System) FOPS (Falling Objects Protection System) Seat Belt Back Up Alarm Fire Extinguisher Safety Work Lights Front and Rear First Aid Kit

Traffic Safety Control Devices (e.g. Traffic Cones)

Trained/experienced Operator

REQUIREMENTS

1. Mowing Requirement: Mowed areas should be kept at four – six inches (4”-

6”) and mowing will be performed twice per season on each area. The first mowing shall be on or, within one week of July 15th. The second mowing shall begin in the first week of September. Tentative dates of mowing will be discussed during the Pre-work conference. The Government reserves the right to change dates of mowing. Any schedule changes will be determined by the Project Manager or the Technical POC and communicated to the contractor in a timely manner. Mowing with heavy tractors will not be permitted when the ground is so wet or boggy that the mowing operations will cause wheel rutting.

Mowing should be performed up to the wood line or adjoining parking lots or fine lawn/rough lawn areas as applicable. Special instructions may be issued in certain areas regarding wildlife/edge of field buffer zones. The Contractor shall survey the park or area and report all damage or vandalism to the POC or Project Manager prior to commencement of mowing in each area. Any damage found thereafter by the Government’s inspector that has not been previously reported by the Contractor shall be assumed to be damage caused by the Contract’s operation, and shall be repaired, replaced, or deducted from the invoice, as determined by the Project Manager, at no cost to the Government.

2. Flooding: During extended periods of heavy rain, various areas are subject to flooding due to increased river levels, which in turn reduces mowing areas.

During such periods of flooding, the Government reserves the right to modify quantity mowing services in specified project areas. After the flood conditions have ceased, the Contractor shall resume normal contract requirements.

3. Restrictions – All mowing required in a park or area shall be completed and inspected by the Contractor’s Quality Control Inspector prior to beginning work in another park or area. The contractor shall notify POC or Project Manager immediately upon completion of services, so that the Army Corps of Engineers may inspect the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for correction of any and all deficiencies discovered by the Quality Assurance inspection within twenty-four (24) hours at no additional cost to the Government.

4. Changes to Frequency and/or Quantities - The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease service frequencies and/or facility quantities in any or all project areas. The Government may also, at any time during the duration of this contract, close any property or portion of the property and delete any subsequent service in the closed property or area. The Contractor shall be given adequate notification to prepare for either contingency. This decrease will be deducted in accordance with the bidding schedule or an agreed upon cost. In addition, the POC or Project Manager may, on special occasions decide to reschedule a service frequency in order to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense. A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours notification shall be given to the Contractor in such cases.

LOCATIONS

1. Thomaston Dam– 331 Hill Rd, Thomaston, CT. 06787

a. Spillway approach

b. Spillway and spillway access road

c. Basin and Basin Hillside

d. Old Route 8 field.

e. Bartlett area.

f. Orchard.

g. Fields within in the “hundred acre” parcel in Campville.

Total estimated acreage = +/- 10 acres.

Total estimated man hours = +/- 30hrs.

2. Black Rock Lake – Route 109, Thomaston CT. 06787

a. Borrow area/ Boundary clearing, lateral spreaders (5) and roads.

b. Fields on south side of lake.

c. Fields across from former beach.

d. Area before old beach, access via gate.

e. 4-Corners fields.

Total estimated acreage = +/- 15 acres. Total estimated man hours = +/- 23hrs.

3. Northfield Brook Lake – Route 254, Thomaston, CT. 06787

a. Groin and Spillway approach.

b. Borrow area.

c. Log Boom and fields off Route 254.

d. Outlet field area.

Total estimated acreage = +/- 6 acres.

Total estimated man hours = +/- 15hrs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Black Rock Lake Open Field/Slope Mowing 2017.

W912WJ-17-Q-0127

Locations:

a. Borrow area/ Boundary clearing, lateral spreaders (5) and roads.

b. Fields on south side of lake.

c. Fields across from former beach.

d. Area before old beach, access via gate.

e. 4-Corners fields.

A

B

C

D

E

Northfield Brook Lake

W912WJ-17-Q-0127

Locations:

a. Groin and Spillway approach.

b. Borrow area.

c. Log Boom and fields off Route 254.

d. Outlet field area.

A

B

C

Thomaston Dam

W912WJ-17-Q-0127

Locations:

a. Spillway approach

b. Spillway and spillway access road

c. Basin and Basin Hillside

A

B

C

W912WJ-17-Q-0127

Locations:

d. Old Route 8 field.

e. Bartlett area.E

W912WJ-17-Q-0127

Locations:

f. Orchard.

F

W912WJ-17-Q-0127

Locations:

g. Fields within in the “hundred acre” parcel in Campville.

G

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AT THE END OF THIS SOLICITATION FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

DEC 2019

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

DEC 2019

52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services MAY 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 (Dev) Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (DEVIATION 2018-O0018)

MAR 2020

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-6 (Dev) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION

2020-O0008).

MAR 2020

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

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

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

AUG 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

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

SEP 2014

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

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

“Covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern”, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Successor” means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name.

The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)”, means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a women-owned small business concern.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ .] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ -.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). (Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) HUBZone small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ___ .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(d) Certifications and representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246--

(1) Previous Contracts and Compliance. The offeror represents that--

(i) It ( ___ ) has, ( ___ ) has not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject either to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation, the and

(ii) It ( ___ ) has, ( ___ ) has not, filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that--

(i) It ( ___ ) has developed and has on file, ( ___ ) has not developed and does not have on…