SOW LEPATERIQUE COE.pdf

U.S Department of State (DOS)

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement

Affairs (INL)

U.S. Embassy – Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Construction Project for the Special Forces Command

(COE)

Table of Contents

SECTION C — DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / SCOPE OF WORK

C.1 Purpose

C.2 Background

C.2.1 Contractor Qualifications

C.2.2 Local Participation

C.3 Performance Objective and Approach

C.3.1 Design-Build Overview

C.3.2 Design Responsibility

C.3.2.1 Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP)

C.3.2.2 Construction Notice to Proceed (CNTP)

C.3.2.3 Proposed design stage schedule

C.3.2.4 Design Period

C.3.2.5 Oral presentation

C.3.3 Government Review Role

C.3.4 Single Point of Responsibility

C.4 Performance Standards and Minimum Quality Requirements

C.4.1 Engineering Design Package

C.4.2 Gym Refurbishment — Concrete Slab

C.4.3 Rubber Impact Flooring System

C.4.4 Structural Steel Support System (Gym)

C.4.5 Gym Electrical Installations

C.4.6 Gym Roofing Repairs

C.4.7 Mess Hall Dome Construction (Domes 1–3)

C.4.8 Kitchen/Storage Dome Construction (Domes 4–5)

C.4.9 Doors and Windows

C.4.10 Interior Lighting System (Mess Hall, Kitchen, Storage)

C.4.11 Power (Outlet) System (Mess Hall, Kitchen, Storage)

C.4.12 Exterior / Outdoor Lighting System

C.4.13 Epoxy Floor System

C.4.14 Plumbing and Water Systems

C.4.15 Fire Protection and Life Safety

C.5 Performance Outcomes and Deliverables

C.6 Applicable Regulations and Standards

C.7 Non-Personal Services

C.7.1 Government Surveillance Is Not Supervision

C.7.2 Unauthorized Disclosure

C.8 Coordination with Base Operations

C.8.1 Host Nation Technical Participation

C.9 Materials and Corrosion Protection

C.9.1 Field Measurements

C.9.2 Substitutions

C.10 Work Execution Performance Standards

C.11 Contractor Equipment and Tools

C.12 Operational Continuity

C.13 Safety and Security

C.14 Environmental Performance Requirements

C.15 Personnel Requirements

C.16 Insurance

C.17 Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC)

C.18 Deliverables

C.19 Schedule Performance Requirements

C.19.1 Design Period Milestones

C.19.2 Construction Period Milestones

C.20 Final Acceptance Criteria

C.21 Warranty

C.22 Key Personnel and Minimum Qualifications

C.23 Meetings and Reporting

C.24 Change Management

C.25 Proposal Requirements and Payment Terms

C.26 Materials, Source/Nationality, and Domestic Preference

C.27 Place and Period of Performance

C.28 Government-Furnished Information (GFI)

C.28.1 Ownership and Use of Design Documents

C.29 Contractor Submittals and Approvals

C.30 Design Responsibility and Completeness

C.31 Close-Out

C.31.1 Spare Parts, and Training

C.32 Contract Administration Data

C.33 Special Conditions

C.34 DEFINITIONS

SECTION C — DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / SCOPE

OF WORK

C.1 Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to provide all engineering design, labor, materials, equipment, quality control, safety oversight, and supervision necessary to design and construct the rehabilitation and limited new construction of the Mess Hall, Kitchen (fully equipped), Storage

(Pantry), and Gym facilities at the Comando de Operaciones Especiales (COE) Base, Lepaterique, Francisco Morazán, Honduras. The Contractor shall deliver safe, code-compliant, fully commissioned facilities with complete documentation and minimal operational disruption, under a single Design-Build contract.

C.2 Background

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime.

INL programs support two of the Department of State's strategic goals: (1) to reduce the entry of illegal drugs and migrants into the United States; and (2) to minimize the impact of international crime on the United States and its citizens. One of the many ways to meet these goals is to partner with allied governments both directly and indirectly to promote the modernization of, and support the enforcement operations of, their foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies.

U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, through INL, maintains a cooperation program with the Dirección

Nacional de Fuerzas Especiales (DNFE) of the Honduras National Police, focused on supporting and improving training facilities for the COE at Lepaterique.

The existing Mess Hall, Kitchen, Storage, and Gym infrastructure at the COE compound is significantly deteriorated, presenting safety, fire, and structural risk to COE personnel. The Mess

Hall and Kitchen/Storage roofs, walls, and electrical systems require complete removal and replacement with new self-supporting Aluzinc dome structures. The existing Gym requires concrete slab replacement, new flooring, a new structural support system for training equipment, roofing repairs, and electrical upgrades.

The completed facilities, installed equipment, and appliances furnished under this contract are provided as assistance to the Government of Honduras and will be transferred to the Dirección

Nacional de Fuerzas Especiales (DNFE) upon final acceptance. The Contractor shall deliver all warranty documentation, operations and maintenance manuals, and training in a form usable by the end user.

This project consolidates three interrelated sub-projects into a single design-build procurement:

1. Rehabilitation of the Gym (concrete slab, flooring, structural support system, roofing, electrical, and door replacement);

2. Construction of new self-supporting dome roofs and structural components for the Mess

Hall and Kitchen/Storage areas;

3. A kitchen furnished and equipped with all equipment and appliances necessary to feed 75

COE members, with all such equipment available in the local market to facilitate procurement of replacement parts, including warranty, maintenance, and training as needed; including plumbing, fire protection and life safety, and kitchen ventilation systems supporting safe and continuous food service operations.

C.2.1 Contractor Qualifications

The Contractor shall be licensed and certified to perform architectural, engineering, and construction services in Honduras, and shall have an established office in Honduras at the time of design and construction. The Contractor shall supply qualified in-house engineering and/or skilled labor personnel, project management oversight, quality assurance/quality control oversight, and site safety monitoring.

The Government is seeking sources capable of delivering design-build projects based on the design parameters established by this SOW. The Contractor shall provide multi-disciplined architectural/engineering services and construction contracting and management services, and shall be experienced in coordinating design and construction in all aspects of design, demolition, and new construction.

C.2.2 Local Participation

The Contractor is encouraged to hire local labor and subcontractors and to use locally available materials, consistent with the material standards in the SOW, and to work with local trades and suppliers to develop a design that fits the local context of the surrounding COE base facilities and facilitates future maintenance and procurement of replacement parts by COE personnel.

Local participation is encouraged but is not an evaluation factor and receives no evaluation credit.

C.3 Performance Objective and Approach

This Scope of Work (SOW) is performance-based: the Government describes the required results and measurable minimum performance standards, and the Contractor selects the methods by which those standards will be achieved.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, QA/QC, safety, and supervision necessary to complete the projects (Gym Refurbishment and Mess

Hall/Kitchen/Storage Dome Construction and Fully Furnished Kitchen) at the COE Base in

Lepaterique; delivering safe, code-compliant, fully commissioned facilities with complete documentation.

C.3.1 Design-Build Overview

Under this delivery method, the Contractor is solely responsible for:

• Conducting all necessary site investigations and geotechnical assessments;

• Developing complete engineering designs, calculations, and construction drawings;

• Obtaining all required permits and regulatory approvals;

• Constructing all facilities in accordance with the approved design and this SOW; and

• Delivering fully commissioned, equipped, and operational facilities.

The Government provides performance criteria — required outcomes, functional standards, and minimum quality thresholds — rather than prescriptive design specifications.

C.3.2 Design Responsibility

The Contractor assumes full professional and legal responsibility for the adequacy, accuracy, and code compliance of all engineering designs produced under this contract. Design errors, omissions, or non-compliant designs shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

• 35% Design (Concept – Government Furnished Information (GFI)): Conceptual-level technical layout establishing major design elements, fundamental project geometry, major systems, preliminary criteria, and baseline design intent sufficient for initial coordination and validation of scope. The Contractor to validate and, where necessary, identifies required departures from the concept.

• 65% Design: Substantially developed set of technical documents with coordinated architectural, structural, civil, and MEP systems, resolving most design conflicts.

Confirms constructability, refines project details, and incorporates feedback and validation findings from the 35% phase.

• 95% Design: Near‑final construction document package; technically complete but still undergoing final QC, coordination, and resolution of minor conflicts.

• 100% Design (Construction Drawings): Fully validated, coordinated, and contract‑ready package with all details finalized and no remaining design development actions.

• As-Built: Finalized technical document that records the precise, field-verified geometry, dimensions, materials, and installed conditions of a constructed project, reflecting all deviations from the original design.

C.3.2.1 Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP). Upon award, the Contracting Officer will issue a Limited Notice to Proceed authorizing the Contractor to mobilize and commence site investigation, assessment, and design services. The Contracting Officer may additionally authorize, HAZMAT/asbestos abatement and associated demolition during the Design Period, provided that the Contractor has first obtained COR approval of the HAZMAT/asbestos abatement plan and the Site-Specific Safety Plan, obtained any required Honduran authority notification or approval for asbestos work, and obtained base access authorization. The Design

Period begins on the date of LNTP issuance.

1. COR approval of all required predesign and preconstruction submittals, including the

Quality Control Plan, Site-Specific Safety Plan, Work Plan/Project Schedule, and

HAZMAT/asbestos abatement plan;

2. Contractor has obtained all required Honduran construction and related permits (if applicable);

3. Contractor has provided evidence of all insurance required by SOW, including Defense

Base Act coverage, and any required bonds;

4. Contractor has obtained base access authorization for its personnel.

C.3.2.2 Construction Notice to Proceed (CNTP). The Contracting Officer will issue a

Construction Notice to Proceed confirming the following:

1. COR approval of the 100% Design / Construction Documents;

2. COR approval of all required preconstruction submittals, including the Quality Control

Plan, Site-Specific Safety Plan, Work Plan/Project Schedule, and HAZMAT/asbestos abatement plan;

3. Contractor has obtained all required Honduran construction and related permits (if applicable);

4. Contractor has provided evidence of all insurance required by SOW, including Defense

Base Act coverage, and any required bonds;

5. Contractor has obtained base access authorization for its personnel.

C.3.2.3 Proposed design stage schedule. Each stage comprises Contractor development time, Government review time, and Contractor resubmittal time.

Stage

Contractor develop and submit

Gov't review

Contractor resubmit

Gov't approve

Stage duration

(business days)

Site Investigation, Assessment, and 35%

Validation Report

5 bus. days 5 bus. days 5 bus. days 5 bus. days 20

65% Design 20 bus. days 5 bus. days 5 bus. days 5 bus. days 35

95% Design 10 bus. days 5 bus. days 5 bus. days 5 bus. days 25

100% Construction

Documents 5 bus. days 5 bus. days 5 bus. days 5 bus. days 20

Permitting submissions shall run concurrently with the 95% and 100% stages.

C.3.2.4 Design Period. The Design Period shall be [100] business days from LNTP.

C.3.2.5 Oral presentation. The Contractor shall deliver a minimum of one (1) oral presentation to COR and technical team at completion of the 95% Design.

C.3.3 Government Review Role

Government review of design submittals is for conformance with performance criteria and contract requirements only. Government review and approval of design documents does not:

• Transfer design responsibility to the Government;

• Constitute acceptance of the design as structurally or technically adequate; or

• Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for errors, omissions, or code non-compliance.

C.3.4 Single Point of Responsibility

The Design-Build Contractor is the single point of responsibility for all design and construction activities and shall manage and coordinate all design disciplines, subcontractors, and construction activities to deliver a complete, integrated, and fully functional facility.

C.4 Performance Standards and Minimum Quality Requirements

This section establishes the minimum required performance outcomes, quality standards, and acceptance criteria. Contractors shall propose methods, materials, and approaches that meet these minimum standards. Approaches, materials, or qualifications exceeding the stated minimums are permitted but receive no evaluation credit, no preference, and no advantage in the award decision. Each requirement below is objectively verifiable and forms the basis for the technical acceptability determination.

C.4.1 Engineering Design Package

Performance Objective: Provide a complete, code-compliant engineering design package for all sub-projects demonstrating that the proposed solution meets all performance requirements, can be constructed safely within the Construction Period, and is suitable for the Lepaterique inland mountain environment.

Site Assessment. The Contractor shall conduct a preliminary site assessment addressing at minimum:

1. Physical conditions (GPS coordinates, photographic record);

2. Site access (roads, security, emergency access);

3. Utilities — electricity, potable water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and gas, including capacity, condition, and point-of-connection verification;

4. Site clearing and tree removal;

5. Site demolition, including existing floor plans and demolition plans for all four buildings;

6. Removal of debris and construction material;

7. Seasonal weather conditions affecting access and scheduling;

8. Local authority and project team contact information;

9. Structural assessment of existing foundations, slab-on-grade, and elements to remain, including the Gym timber roof structure;

10. Identification of hazardous materials and a HAZMAT remediation plan, specifically addressing the asbestos roofing panels at the Kitchen/Storage building;

Site Investigation. The Contractor shall conduct:

• Boundary — verify project boundary lines, property lines and the location of all underground, above-ground, and overhead utilities with designated COE representatives;

• Topographical — define slope and gradient for cut/fill and storm water overland relief;

minimum two benchmarks; spot elevations and contour lines within the project site and

30 m outside the site boundary;

• Geotechnical — define soil characteristics for foundation design for the dome foundations, CMU support walls, and structural steel isolated footings; subsurface investigation adequate to support the sealed structural calculations required below;

• Environmental — identify construction impacts and mitigation measures aligned with

Honduran regulation, addressing local environmental oversight agency interviews, hydrogeological conditions, government environmental database review, inspection of the subject property and surrounding areas, digital photographs with descriptions, and a statement of qualifications of the assessors.

The Contractor shall furnish the Government a copy of all reports and test results accompanied by the Contractor's interpretation of those results.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Demonstrated compliance with all applicable Honduran codes and with the international codes and standards;

• Drawings sufficiently detailed to support construction, inspection, permitting, and future maintenance;

• Material specifications demonstrating that proposed products meet or exceed the standards in this SOW;

• Structural calculations for all primary structural elements;

• Design signed (sealed if applicable) by a licensed professional engineer.

Minimum Design Package Contents:

1. Site investigation and site assessment reports, including field verification of existing conditions and the 35% Validation Report;

2. Structural drawings and calculations for the Mess Hall dome (foundation, superstructure framing, connections, load analysis);

3. Structural drawings and calculations for the Kitchen/Storage domes and rainwater channel beam;

4. Structural drawings and calculations for the rolling steel door anchorage and boxing trolley rail system;

5. Structural analysis of existing foundations, slab-on-grade, and structural elements to remain;

6. Architectural drawings for Mess Hall, Kitchen, Storage, and Gym improvements (floor plans, elevations, sections);

7. Electrical single-line diagrams, load calculations, and installation drawings for all four areas;

8. Plumbing drawings and calculations, to include potable water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, grease interception sizing, water demand and capacity, and storm water;

9. Life safety drawings, to include occupant load, means of egress (number, width, arrangement, and travel distance), exit signage and emergency egress lighting layout, portable fire extinguisher locations, and kitchen fire suppression system layout;

10. Mechanical drawings and calculations for kitchen exhaust;

11. Corrosion protection plan and material specifications for exposed metal elements;

12. Construction specifications referencing applicable ASTM, ACI, AWS, NEC, IPC, IMC, NFPA, and UL standards;

13. Finishes schedule;

14. Door and window schedule and hardware schedule;

15. Submittals register;

16. Installation details and installation notes;

17. Operations and Maintenance Plan for the completed facility;

18. Permitting documentation and submissions to applicable Honduran authorities.

Minimum Quality Standards:

• All drawings signed (sealed if applicable) by a licensed professional engineer, bearing evidence of licensure;

• Design calculations to demonstrate code compliance with appropriate safety factors;

• Material specifications include manufacturer data sheets and certifications;

• Design demonstrates constructability within the 140-day Construction Period;

• Schedule and design accounts for the active operational nature of the COE base;

• All kitchen equipment and appliances shall be new and available in the local Honduran market.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of a complete, code-compliant engineering design package. COR approval of the 100% Design package prior to issuance of the CNTP; all required professional signatures (sealed if applicable) present and valid; no unresolved code compliance issues; COR review completed with no outstanding comments.

C.4.2 Gym Refurbishment — Concrete Slab

Performance Objective: Design and construct refurbishment of approximately 111 m² of gym flooring slab.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

Parameter Minimum

Concrete compressive strength 3,000 psi

Slab thickness 12 cm

Compacted granular base 10 cm

Compaction 95% Standard Proctor

Vapor barrier 6 mil polyethylene

Minimum Quality Standards: ACI 318; ACI 301; ASTM latest edition standards; smooth concrete finish suitable for athletic flooring installation; sawcut control joints installed as required.

Hold Point: Notify the COR not less than 3 business days before concrete placement.

Placement shall not proceed until the COR has verified reinforcement, base preparation, and vapor barrier installation, or has waived the hold point in writing.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting compressive strength testing performed and results verified; material certificates and as-built drawings indicating slab dimensions and materials submitted.

C.4.3 Rubber Impact Flooring System

Performance Objective: Provide a heavy-duty rubber flooring system throughout the training area.

Minimum Required Outcomes: Commercial athletic grade; minimum thickness 15 mm;

suitable for heavy-duty gym/training use; impact-resistant; slip-resistant; moisture-resistant;

black color preferred; interlocking or glued system acceptable; all accessories, trims, adhesives, transitions, and installation materials included. Equivalent products locally available in Honduras or through international suppliers are acceptable. Luxury athletic flooring systems are not required; low-quality residential products will not be accepted.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of structural compatibility and submits shop drawings for approval before installation; verification of adhesion/bonding prior to final acceptance; Conducting inspection with the COR for cracking, gaps, or uneven surface.

C.4.4 Structural Steel Support System (Gym)

Performance Objective: Design, fabricate, and install an independent structural steel support system for suspended boxing/training equipment, completely independent of the existing timber roof structure (approximate rail length 11.75 m).

Minimum Required Outcomes: Structural steel columns and beams; reinforced concrete isolated footings; reinforced concrete pedestals; base plates; anchor bolts; welding; connections;

anticorrosive coating system.

Minimum Quality Standards: HSS 4"×4"×1/4"; W6 or equivalent beam profile; all materials commercially available in Honduras; design shall not modify the primary structural frame of the existing, foundations, roof system, or slab-on-grade except for localized surface repairs or anchorage points.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of structural steel

ASTM A36 minimum; welding per AWS D1.1; anchor bolts ASTM F1554 or equivalent;

structural calculations and shop drawings prior to fabrication. Final sizing, reinforcement quantities, connections, and member selection remain the Contractor's responsibility, with certification documentation submitted to the COR.

C.4.5 Gym Electrical Installations

Performance Objective: Design and provide a functional electrical system suitable for gym operations, connected to the existing facility electrical service.

Minimum Required Outcomes: Electrical single-line diagram, load calculations, and installation drawings; confirmed compatibility with the existing electrical service; LED lighting fixtures suitable for industrial/workshop use; surface-mounted conduits and wiring systems;

duplex electrical outlets for hand tools and equipment at appropriate locations.

Minimum Quality Standards: Compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards; cost-effective, locally available materials; conduit installations properly supported and following building lines.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of design to codes.

Conducting functional testing of lighting, outlets, and grounding systems with the COR. All deficiencies corrected prior to acceptance.

C.4.6 Gym Roofing Repairs

Performance Objective: Assess and repair the existing gym roofing system to a completely watertight condition (approx. 115 m²).

Minimum Required Outcomes: Replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets; waterproofing improvements; flashings; fasteners; sealing of roof penetrations; minor replacement of deteriorated wood components if required; minimum 26 ga; factory-finished aluminum-zinc coating; commercial-grade corrugated profile.

Minimum Quality Standards: All roofing work installed as per design drawings and manufacturer recommendations.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of watertightness.

Field inspection along with the COR. All deficiencies corrected prior to acceptance.

C.4.7 Mess Hall Dome Construction (Domes 1–3)

Performance Objective: Demolish the existing deteriorated Mess Hall roof, walls, doors, windows, and electrical wiring, and construct new self-supporting curved dome roofs with supporting CMU walls and foundations.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Demolish the existing dome roof (steel structure, corroded roofing panels, windows, doors, internal/external walls, electrical wiring) and remove interfering trees; dispose of all removed materials at an authorized location;

• Build wall foundations of reinforced concrete and CMU reinforced walls per the approved structural plans;

• Supply and install one (1) self-supporting curved roof (Dome 1, approx. 622.04 m²) of

Aluzinc sheets (ASTM A792 grade D), including four (4) two-layer polycarbonate skylights;

• Supply and install two (2) two-layer Aluzinc external panel walls (front and back entrances of Dome 1) and five (5) two-layer Aluzinc internal panel walls forming defined internal rooms, with required structural support systems;

• Supply and install one (1) self-supporting curved roof (Dome 2, approx. 26.27 m²) for the front entrance, with three (3) external panel walls;

• Supply and install one (1) self-supporting curved roof (Dome 3, approx. 31.18 m²) for the back entrance;

• Submit fabrication shop drawings prior to fabrication and as-built blueprints (PDF and

DWG) at close-out.

Minimum Quality Standards: Concrete f'c = 280 kg/cm² for foundations; CMU block wall 20 cm thickness per design; Aluzinc roofing/wall panels ASTM A792 grade C or D; reinforcement steel fy = 4,200 kg/cm² (rebar), ASTM A615 equivalent.

Hold Point: Notify the COR not less than 3 business days before placement of dome foundation concrete and before grouting of CMU support walls. Placement and grouting shall not proceed until the COR has verified reinforcement placement and dimensions, or has waived the hold point in writing.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of code compliance for foundation, CMU wall, dome installation; material certificates for concrete, and

Aluzinc sheeting provided; as-built drawings (PDF and DWG, English and Spanish) submitted and approved.

C.4.8 Kitchen/Storage Dome Construction (Domes 4–5)

Performance Objective: Demolish the existing deteriorated Kitchen/Storage roof (including asbestos panels, per applicable HAZMAT procedures) and construct new self-supporting Aluzinc dome roofs.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

• Demolish the existing roof (timber structure, asbestos roofing panels, windows, doors, external timber walls, electrical wiring) using appropriate HAZMAT safety measures;

remove interfering trees; dispose of removed materials at an authorized location;

• Build reinforced concrete beams to support the curved roof per the approved structural plans;

• Supply and install one (1) self-supporting curved roof (Dome 4 / Storage, approx. 248.79 m²) of Aluzinc sheets (ASTM A792 grade D), including four (4) two-layer polycarbonate skylights, four (4) internal panel walls, and one (1) external panel wall for the front entrance;

• Supply and install one (1) self-supporting curved roof (Dome 5 / Kitchen, approx. 108.83 m²), including three (3) two-layer polycarbonate skylights and three (3) external perimeter panel walls;

• Supply and install a reinforced concrete U-shaped rainwater channel beam between

Domes 4 and 5, with required downspouts;

• Supply and install a complete kitchen furnished and equipped with all new equipment and appliances necessary to feed 75 COE members and ready for operational use from day one; all equipment shall be available in the local Honduran market to facilitate procurement of replacement parts, and shall include manufacturer warranty, maintenance documentation, and operator training;

• Coordinate all penetrations, supports, and clearances required by the plumbing, fire suppression, and ventilation systems into the dome structural design prior to fabrication;

• Submit fabrication shop drawings prior to fabrication and as-built blueprints (PDF and

DWG) at close-out.

Minimum Quality Standards: Same material standards as Mess Hall Dome Construction

(Domes 1–3) in C.4.7; Concrete f'c = 280 kg/cm² for foundations; CMU block wall 20 cm thickness per design; Aluzinc roofing/wall panels ASTM A792 grade C or D; reinforcement steel fy = 4,200 kg/cm² (rebar), ASTM A615 equivalent.

Acceptance Criteria: HAZMAT (asbestos) removal documentation provided; Contractor certification letter documenting verification of code compliance for foundation and dome installation; kitchen equipment installed, tested, and demonstrated operational; as-built drawings submitted and approved.

C.4.9 Doors and Windows

Performance Objective: Supply and install all doors and windows for the Mess Hall, Kitchen, and Storage areas. Concept locations per the architectural door/window schedule provided as per

Government Furnished Information (GFI).

Minimum Required Outcomes: Aluminum/glass and thermoformed metal types as specified, with required counter frames, hinges, locksets, and finishes. All openings (boquetes) in metal panels reinforced with a Contractor-provided structural support system. Corrosion-resistant finishes on all hardware and frames. Doors serving as required means of egress shall comply with applicable codes, including swing direction and, where required, panic or fire exit hardware.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of visual and functional inspection of 100% of doors and windows; verification of weatherproofing and sealing; all doors and windows operate freely and latch/lock as designed. Conduct inspection along with the COR. COR acceptance.

C.4.10 Interior Lighting System (Mess Hall, Kitchen, Storage)

Performance Objective: Provide and install a complete interior lighting system providing safe, reliable, energy-efficient illumination suitable for the intended use of each area.

Minimum Required Outcomes: LED fixtures throughout; fixtures in kitchen and food-preparation areas rated for damp/wet locations and cleanable; all circuits protected, grounded, and labeled at the panel; installation compliant with NEC or the locally applicable electrical code; illumination levels adequate for dining, food preparation, and storage tasks as demonstrated in the Contractor's design.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of code compliant design by an electrical engineer and the functional testing of 100% of lighting circuits, grounding after a walkthrough with the COR confirming that all areas are adequately illuminated. COR acceptance.

C.4.11 Power (Outlet) System (Mess Hall, Kitchen, Storage)

Performance Objective: Provide and install a complete electrical power distribution (outlet) system.

Minimum Required Outcomes: Outlets sized and located to serve all installed kitchen equipment and appliances without the use of extension cords or adapters; dedicated circuits where required by equipment manufacturer specifications; ground-fault protection in kitchen and wet areas; all circuits protected, grounded, and labeled at the panel; load calculations submitted with the design package confirming capacity of the existing service or identifying required upgrades.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of code compliant design by an electrical engineer and the functional testing of 100% of outlet circuits, grounding with demonstration that all installed kitchen equipment operates simultaneously under normal service conditions without overload. COR acceptance

C.4.12 Exterior / Outdoor Lighting System

Performance Objective: Provide and install a complete exterior lighting system serving building perimeters, pedestrian circulation routes, operational areas, and other designated outdoor spaces, consistent with the electrical blueprints provided as per Government Furnished

Information (GFI).

Minimum Required Outcomes: LED fixtures rated for outdoor/wet-location service;

corrosion-resistant housings and fasteners appropriate to the Lepaterique inland mountain climate; weatherproof conduit, boxes, and connections; fixtures positioned to illuminate all building entrances and pedestrian routes including illumination of all exit discharge locations.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of code compliant design by an electrical engineer and the functional testing of 100% of exterior circuits; safe nighttime visibility along all building perimeters and pedestrian routes confirmed by COR during a nighttime walkthrough. COR acceptance.

C.4.13 Epoxy Floor System

Performance Objective: Prepare and apply an epoxy floor coating system over approximately

400 m² of existing concrete floor surfaces within the Mess Hall.

Minimum Required Outcomes: Surface preparation and mechanical polishing; crack and joint repair; self-leveling mortar application; two-coat epoxy finish. The completed system shall be durable, uniform, and easily maintainable, suitable for institutional and food service operations.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting that the epoxy coating was applied as per manufacturer recommendations. Conduct final inspection along with the COR confirming no cracking, delamination, pinholing, or uneven surface; uniform color and gloss;

COR acceptance.

C.4.14 Plumbing and Water Systems

Performance Objective: Provide complete, code-compliant potable water supply, sanitary drainage and grease interception serving the Kitchen, Storage, and food service operations, sufficient to support the preparation and service of meals for 75 COE personnel and the sanitary maintenance of the facility.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

1. Point of connection. Verify during site investigation the location, capacity, condition, and available pressure of the existing base potable water supply and sanitary sewer.

Report any deficiency preventing the design from meeting the requirements below in writing to the COR before completing the 65% Design.

2. Potable water distribution to all kitchen fixtures and equipment, designed to deliver, at each fixture, the flow rate and residual pressure required by the IPC (or locally applicable plumbing code, whichever is more stringent) under simultaneous-use conditions for the installed equipment, demonstrated by a Contractor-submitted fixture unit and pressure loss calculation.

3. Backflow prevention at the connection to the base supply, of the type and application required by code for the hazard classification present.

4. Sanitary drainage from all kitchen fixtures, floor drains, and drained equipment, with venting, sized, sloped, and connected in accordance with code.

5. Grease interceptor sized in accordance with the IPC (or locally applicable code) with the Contractor's sizing calculation submitted with the design package; located and installed for accessible routine servicing by COE personnel; access covers rated for the imposed traffic loading if applicable.

6. Dedicated handwashing station(s) in the food preparation area, separate from food preparation and dishwashing sinks, in the number and locations required by Honduran health and sanitation regulations, each with hot and cold water, soap dispenser, and hand drying provision.

7. Floor drains in the kitchen and dishwashing areas, with floors sloped to drain; drains fitted with removable strainers.

8. Fixture and equipment isolation valves accessible for maintenance without shutting down the facility.

9. All piping supported, protected from damage, insulated where required, and accessible for maintenance; concealed piping coordinated with the dome structure.

10. Storm water from the Dome 4/5 rainwater channel beam and downspouts discharged to a stable, non-eroding location that does not undermine foundations, cross pedestrian routes, or discharge onto adjacent structures.

Minimum Quality Standards: International Plumbing Code (IPC) or locally applicable

Honduran plumbing code; Honduran health and sanitation regulations applicable to food service establishments; AWWA standards for water service components; all potable-contact materials rated for potable use; all materials new and, to the maximum extent practicable, commercially available in Honduras.

Hold Point: Notify the COR not less than 3 business days before backfilling any underground piping or placing concrete over any under-slab piping. Backfill and concrete placement shall not proceed until the COR has verified piping installation, slope, joints, and completion of required pressure or leak testing, or has waived the hold point in writing.

Note: This hold point is not waivable by the Contractor and cannot be satisfied retroactively.

Acceptance Criteria: Contractor certification letter documenting verification of code compliant design addressing:

• Sizing calculations, pressure test of all potable water piping at the code-required test pressure and duration, with no loss witnessed by the COR or evidenced by certified test report;

• Drainage and vent system test in accordance with code, with no leakage;

• Simultaneous-use demonstration — all kitchen fixtures and water-consuming equipment operated concurrently, with delivered flow and pressure confirmed adequate at each point of use, witnessed by the COR;

• Grease interceptor installed, accessible, and servicing procedure demonstrated during training;

• Contractor certification letter documenting all of the above; COR acceptance.

C.4.15 Fire Protection and Life Safety

Performance Objective: Deliver facilities providing code-compliant means of egress, emergency illumination and exit identification, portable fire protection, including for commercial cooking operations, appropriate to the occupancy classifications and occupant loads of the Mess

Hall dining area, Kitchen, Storage, and Gym.

Minimum Required Outcomes:

1. Means of egress designed for the calculated occupant load and occupancy classification, meeting code requirements for number of exits, exit width, exit separation and remoteness, common path of egress travel, dead-end limits, and maximum travel distance to an exit.

2. Egress doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where required by code for the occupant load served, and shall be openable from the egress side without the use of a key, tool, special knowledge, or effort. Where required by code for the assembly occupant load, egress doors shall be equipped with panic or fire exit hardware.

3. Exit signage — illuminated exit signs at each required exit and at each point where the direction of egress travel is not immediately apparent, visible from all points along the path of egress travel, with emergency power.

4. Emergency egress illumination along all required egress paths, at exit doors, and at exit discharge locations.

5. Portable fire extinguishers selected, sized, mounted, signed, and located in accordance with NFPA 10 for the hazard classification of each area, including:

o Class K extinguisher(s) in the Kitchen cooking area, located within the NFPA

10 maximum travel distance from cooking appliances;

o ABC-rated extinguishers throughout the Mess Hall, Storage, and Gym at NFPA

10 travel distances.

6. Host-nation approvals. The Contractor shall obtain any review, inspection, or approval of the fire and life safety design required by the Honduran fire authority or permitting authority having jurisdiction, and shall provide evidence of such approval to the COR.

Minimum Quality Standards: International Building Code (IBC); International Fire Code

(IFC); NFPA 101 Life Safety Code; NFPA 10 (portable fire extinguishers); or locally applicable

Honduran code. All components listed and labeled by a nationally or internationally recognized testing laboratory.

Acceptance Criteria:

Contractor certification letter documenting verification of:

• Egress path, door swing, hardware, exit signage, and emergency lighting installation verified by walkthrough with the COR against the approved design;

• Emergency egress illumination witnessed by the COR.

• Extinguisher type, rating, mounting, signage, and travel distances verified against NFPA

10 by inspection with the COR;

• Live functional test of the kitchen systems. The test shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's commissioning procedure, and the system shall be restored to full service condition following the test;

• Evidence of any required Honduran fire authority approval or inspection sign-off;

• Contractor certification letter documenting all of the above; COR acceptance.

C.5 Performance Outcomes and Deliverables

# Outcome Deliverable

C.5.1

Site Assessment, Investigation, and

Design

Verified site conditions, dimensions, elevations, utilities, and interfaces; approved engineering design package demonstrating code compliance, structural adequacy, and constructability

Site assessment and investigation reports;

35% Validation Report; 65%, 95%, and

100% design packages; structural, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and mechanical calculations; permitting documentation; written report of discrepancies between contract documents and actual site conditions

C.5.2

Gym

Refurbishment

Fully refurbished gym with new concrete slab, rubber flooring, structural steel support system, roofing, electrical system, and rolling steel door — operational and compliant with this SOW

Commissioned gym with as-built drawings, material certificates, and photographic documentation

C.5.3

Mess Hall Dome

Construction

Fully constructed, code-compliant Mess Hall dome structure (Domes 1–3), operational and weathertight

Commissioned Mess Hall with as-built drawings and material certificates

C.5.4

Kitchen/Storage

Dome

Construction

Fully constructed, code-compliant Kitchen and

Storage dome structures

(Domes 4–5), operational and weathertight, with a fully furnished and operational kitchen

Commissioned Kitchen/Storage area with as-built drawings, material certificates, and equipment documentation

# Outcome Deliverable

C.5.5

Building Systems

Plumbing, fire protection and life safety, and kitchen systems complete, tested, and operational per SOW

Commissioned systems with as-builts, calculations, certified test reports, Honduran fire authority approval evidence

C.5.6

Quality Control and Testing

All systems tested, certified, and operating within specified parameters

Complete testing documentation and commissioning reports

C.5.7

Documentation and Training

Facility personnel equipped to operate and maintain all installed systems, including kitchen equipment

As-built drawings, O&M manuals

(English and Spanish), training certificates, attic stock and spare parts

C.5.8

Project

Completion

Fully functional Mess Hall, Kitchen, Storage, and Gym facilities meeting all performance requirements

Final acceptance by the Contracting

Officer with all punch-list items resolved

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, supervision, testing, and incidentals necessary to deliver fully functional, operational facilities.

C.6 Applicable Regulations and Standards

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Honduran laws, building codes, health and safety regulations, permitting requirements, environmental regulations, and professional engineering requirements.

C.6.1 Honduran Codes: All applicable Honduran construction and labor regulations; all applicable local and national codes and standards specific to Honduras, including health and sanitation regulations applicable to food service establishments; all applicable permitting and professional engineering requirements.

C.6.2 International Codes (where applicable):

Standard Application

IBC — International Building Code General construction, occupancy classification, egress

IEBC — International Existing Building Code Work on existing structures

Standard Application

IPC — International Plumbing Code Plumbing systems

IMC — International Mechanical Code Kitchen ventilation and exhaust

IFC — International Fire Code Fire protection and life safety

NFPA 101 — Life Safety Code Means of egress, emergency illumination, exit marking

NFPA 10 — Portable Fire Extinguishers Extinguisher type, size, placement, travel distance

NFPA 96 — Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of

Commercial Cooking Operations Hood, duct, exhaust, and suppression

UL 300

Wet chemical suppression for commercial cooking equipment

UL — Underwriters Laboratories Listing and labeling of components

NEC — National Electrical Code Electrical systems

ASTM Materials and testing

ACI Concrete works

AWS Welding

AWWA Water service components

IESNA Lighting Handbook Illumination levels

Manufacturer installation recommendations All installed products

Contractor to notify the COR and CO for any deviations.

C.6.3 Occupational Safety: Honduran labor and safety regulations; INL and U.S. Embassy safety policies; environmental protection requirements applicable to terrestrial construction works.

C.6.4 Code Compliance Responsibility: Where standards conflict, the more stringent requirement governs, subject to COR review. If the Contractor identifies irregularities in the drawings or any non-compliance with applicable regulations, it shall promptly notify the COR and/or CO. Failure to do so precludes the Contractor from later claiming that work was constructed in accordance with the design despite known non-compliance. All structural designs shall incorporate appropriate safety factors per applicable codes.

C.6.5 Performance Requirement: The Contractor shall demonstrate compliance with all applicable codes through required permits and inspections, testing and certification documentation, and material certificates.

C.6.6 Transportation, Logistics, and Customs. The Contractor is responsible for importation, customs clearance, local transportation, loading and unloading, site logistics, and protection of materials from weather and damage.

a) Export and shipping documentation. The Contractor shall provide and file all required shipping and export declaration documentation together with all local handling fees, prior to shipment. Although the completed facilities and equipment will be donated to the

Government of Honduras, these filings shall be submitted in advance declaring the value of goods entering the country.

b) Advance submission. All shipping documents, export declaration forms, export licenses

(Contractor-provided), and other delivery information shall be submitted in advance of shipment to the COR and the designated INL point of contact.

c) Transportation compliance. The Contractor shall be licensed by, and in compliance with, applicable U.S. and Honduran transportation and safety requirements.

d) Delivery terms. Delivery is FOB Destination — Special Forces Command (COE) Base, Lepaterique, Francisco Morazán, Honduras.

e) Securing of shipments. Shipments shall include, at minimum, disconnection of batteries from any electrical system, securing of loose gear to prevent shifting during transit, and securing of all equipment to prevent movement and damage. The Contractor shall remove flammable liquids in accordance with ocean and overland transportation regulations.

f) Government assistance. The U.S. Government will assist the Contractor in obtaining customs clearance and tax exemption certificates from the Government of Honduras when required, provided the Contractor submits the documentation at (a) and (b) in advance. The

Contractor shall include and arrange all local, port handling, and other fees associated with delivery to the destination.

C.7 Non-Personal Services

This contract is for non-personal services. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall not be considered Government employees for any purpose.

The Contractor is fully responsible for the management, supervision, direction, and control of its employees and subcontractors. Government personnel shall not exercise direct supervision or control over Contractor staff. Nothing in this contract creates an employer-employee relationship between the Government and Contractor personnel. The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with Honduran labor laws, wage requirements, social security contributions, insurance, and any other statutory obligations applicable to its workforce.

C.7.1 Government Surveillance Is Not Supervision. COR, INL engineering personnel, and other Government representatives will conduct inspections, surveillance, hold-point verification, and technical observation of the work. Such activities are quality assurance functions and do not constitute supervision, direction, or control of Contractor personnel. No

Government representative other than the Contracting Officer may direct the Contractor to perform work, alter the approved design, change methods or materials, or take any action affecting cost, schedule, or scope. The Contractor shall not accept or act upon any such direction and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer if such direction is given.

C.7.2 Unauthorized Disclosure. The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion concerning all matters relating to their duties and functions under this contract. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

All documents and records, including photographs, generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use of, and become the exclusive property of, the U.S.

Government. No article, book,…