SOW Reverse Osmosis 6 1 2022.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

NATIONAL LABORATORY CENTER

REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER PURIFICATION

NATIONAL LABORATORY CENTER

6000 AMMENDALE ROAD BELTSVILLE MD

1.0 OVERVIEW

The objective of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to replace, remove and dispose of the current Reverse Osmosis Water Purification equipment at the National Laboratory Center in Beltsville MD. This equipment provides de-ionized water to the laboratories.

2.0 MISSION

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a principal law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice dedicated to preventing terrorism, reducing violent crime, and protecting our Nation. The men and women of ATF perform the dual responsibilities of enforcing Federal criminal laws and regulating the firearms and explosives industries. They are committed to working directly, and through partnerships, to investigate and reduce crime involving firearms and explosives, acts of arson, and illegal trafficking of alcohol and tobacco product.

3.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, specialty services, management, supervision, quality control, and labor to replace the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification equipment at the National Lab in Beltsville MD. The ATF building manager will be the on-site primary POC for the project to include site visits, inquiries, progress reports, daily inspections, and security /access issues. ATF has provided floor plans as a guide to the contractor in Technical Exhibit 1, and contractor is responsible for all field measurements, quantifying material and parts, including all incidental materials required to complete the project in a manner that meets or exceeds industry accepted standards.

The National Laboratory in Beltsville utilizes Reverse Osmosis Water Purification equipment to provide de-ionized water to the laboratories for case and experimental work. The contractor shall provide warranty, and be authorized to work on any associated, subsequent equipment related to the system.

The contractor shall:

• Remove and Replace Reverse Osmosis Water Purification equipment with like quality and technical capabilities. Current system configuration: Make: Thornton 200CR, Model # ES-600UWS 16 Mega OHMS or better water quality by Labs. Currently operating at 16Mega OMS. Note the current system sits on a 6’ x13’ raised cement pad.

• Dispose of any waste and old equipment associated with the project.

• Work may need to be completed off hours if necessary as determined by the Government to eliminate mission interruption

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality assurance plan based on the electrical trade or industry standards for the work covered to assure compliance with all requirements herein.

5.0 EQUIPMENT:

The contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, labor and materials to complete the system replacement. Equipment shall be available within 8 weeks of award. Any deviation must be presented to ATF for consideration. ATF will review the types of equipment quoted for the project.

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The place of performance is the National Laboratory Center 6000 Ammendable Road Beltsville Md.

20705

7.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall be 8 weeks from the date of issuance of the award.

8.0 CERTIFICATIONS AND INVOICES:

Invoices shall be completed and submitted in accordance with ATF-14 – Electronic Invoicing.

9.0 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS

The following ATF points of contact have been established to assist in executing and administering this contract. All requests for interpretation and assistance should be referred to:

(a) Contracting Officer (CO)/Contract Specialist. The CO/CS is responsible for the contract administration. The CO/CS is the only person authorized to approve changes in the terms, conditions, delivery schedules, technical requirements or price, as set forth in the contract. In the event the contractor modifies the direction of a person other than the CO/CS, the change will be considered to have been without authority. No adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in charges incurred as a result thereof. The CO/CS will be identified at time of award.

During any absence of the CO/CS, identified for this award, other warranted COs from ATF may authorize work under the contract.

(b) Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR): The COTR will be identified at time of award. The COTR will be designated on authority of the Contracting Officer (CO) to monitor all technical aspects and assist in administering the contract. The types of actions within the purview of the COTR's authority are to assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; to perform, or cause to be performed, inspections necessary in connection with performance of the contract; to maintain both written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning the aspects of the contract within his/her purview; to monitor the Contractor's performance under the contract and notify the Contractor and CO of any deficiencies observed; and to coordinate Government furnished property availability and provide for site entry of Contractor personnel, if required. A letter of designation will be issued to the COTR, with a copy supplied to the Contractor, stating the responsibilities and limitations of the COTR. This letter will clarify to all parties of this contract the responsibilities which would result in a modification to the scope of work; changes in cost or price totals or estimates; changes in delivery dates; changes in any other mutually agreed upon term or provision of the contract.

10.0 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): The selected contractor shall have an active registration in the SAM database prior to award in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.204-7.

11.0 SECURITY: In accordance with (IAW) Clause #ATF-04, ‘Background Investigations (BI) Requirements’, the nature and specific degree of background investigation or facility review will be determined by ATF’s Personnel Security Branch (PSB) as required, depending upon the nature and degree of risk associated with the requirement and the position. Individuals may require access to ATF-sensitive information, IT systems, or unescorted access to ATF facilities.

However, if the contractor’s employee will require escorted access to a government facility to fix a problem, a criminal police check shall be conducted by the local field office or ATF Headquarters Physical Security Programs Branch as required. ATF Form 8620.5 shall be provided for completion prior to escorted access to ATF facilities. The contractor shall follow any other facility requirements provided by the Physical Security Branch or other authorized ATF facilities point of contract.

12.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

12.1 Inspection and Acceptance:

12.1.1 Supplies or services delivered under this requirement shall be inspected and accepted by the respective COR. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this requirement. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance IAW the appropriate inspection and acceptance clause.

12.1.2 The basis for acceptance shall be compliance with the requirements, objectives and other terms and conditions set forth in this SOW.

12.1.3 Deliverable items rejected shall be corrected IAW the applicable clause(s) or SOW specifications.

12.2 Acceptance Criteria

12.2.1 The respective COR will review all draft and final deliverables to ensure accuracy, functionality, completeness, professional quality, and overall compliance within the guidelines/requirements of the SOW. The Contractor shall ensure the accuracy and completeness of all deliverables. Errors, misleading or unclear statements, incomplete or irrelevant information, and or excessive rhetoric, repetition, and “padding”, shall be considered deficiencies and shall be subject to correction by the Contractor, at no additional cost to the Government.

12.2.2 Unless otherwise indicated, the government will require seven (7) business days to review and comment on deliverables. If the deliverable does not meet the noted criteria, the Government will return it for correction.

12.3 Rejection Procedures

12.3.1 If the respective COR rejects any deliverable, that rejected document will be handled in the manner described in this Section and the SOW.

12.3.2 After notification that the deliverable did not meet the acceptance criteria, the Contractor shall resubmit an updated/corrected version within five (5) business days after receipt of Government comments.

12.3.3 Upon re-submission by the Contractor, the Government will reapply the same acceptance criteria. If the deliverable does not meet the acceptance criteria a second time, the Government might consider the Contractor as having deficient performance with respect to the subject SOW.

12.3.4 Any rework of rejected deliverables will be completed at no additional cost to the Government

- no payments will be issued against rejected deliverables, until they are corrected and accepted by the Government.

13.0 ATF POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS:

13.1 The contractor shall conform to all ATF guidelines, security requirements, and federal regulation and legislation throughout the life of the contract. ATF reserves the right to amend/upgrade these standards and internal guidelines, processes and procedures. The following guidelines are applicable to this requirement:

a. Minimum Database Security Requirements as prescribed by the ATF Information Systems Security Office (ATF ISSO)

b. NIST Special Publication 800-53

c. ATF Minimum Security Requirements for Contractor Off Site Labs

d. ATF Publication, 7500.1 Rules of Behavior and Customer Agreement for ATF Workstation Users

e. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), Subpart B – Technical Standards, 1194.21, Software Applications and Operating Systems, and 1194.22, Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications, as it applies to this requirement

14.0 ATTACHMENTS:

Technical Exhibit 1 – Floorplan