W519TC-26-N-BTOC Sources Sought Notice.pdf

Sources Sought Notice #W519TC-26-N-BTOC

MATOC for Construction — Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD), Kentucky

Issued by: U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island

INTRODUCTION

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Construction services at Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD), Kentucky.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH,

THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (IN FULL OR IN PART),

SET ASIDE UNDER THE 8(a) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky

DISCLAIMER

"THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

"REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)" TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE

GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS

UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES

TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED

TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE

PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

OR RFP, IF ANY ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON

SAM.GOV. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR SAM.GOV

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT."

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD), located near Richmond, Kentucky, is a Government- Owned, Government-Operated (GOGO) installation within the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command (JMC) enterprise and the Army's organic industrial base. BGAD is designated to receive, store, issue, maintain, and demilitarize conventional ammunition and materiel in support of the readiness of the U.S. Army and the joint force.

In accordance with this mission, BGAD requires a continuing capability to sustain and modernize the facilities and infrastructure that enable munitions storage, maintenance, and demilitarization operations. BGAD provides and supports the following types of construction services across the installation, including within ammunition and restricted areas: facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM); minor and mid-range construction, repair, and renovation; new construction; equipment installation; concrete and site work; and design-build (including design-assist and bridging) construction. The anticipated aggregate ceiling for this MATOC is $100,000,000 ($100M), with individual Firm- Fixed-Price task orders anticipated to range from approximately $350,000 to $15,000,000.

This requirement does not include major facility recapitalization or heavy design integration.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The Contractor shall provide construction services, and — when required by individual task orders — design and development, engineering, architectural, and technical services for design/build projects, in support of the areas specified in Program Background (above).

Further detail is provided in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) attached to this announcement (Attachment 0002).

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:

1) provide services consistent, in scope and scale, with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under the anticipated contract type.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Personnel and Facility Security Clearances. Contractor personnel requiring access to BGAD Restricted/Limited Areas must possess a current favorable National Agency Check (NAC) or be under constant escort while in such areas. [CONFIRM WITH SECURITY BEFORE POSTING — A DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification may apply to this requirement. If classified information access applies, the prime contractor shall have or demonstrate the ability to obtain the Facility Clearance level specified in the resulting solicitation. If no classified access applies, delete this DD 254 sentence.]

• Davis-Bacon Act. This requirement is anticipated to include tasking subject to the Davis-Bacon Act (construction wage determinations) or an applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP) plan. A Government-Furnished Property plan may apply and will be addressed at the task order level, as applicable.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a Small Business Size Standard of $45,000,000.00. The Product Service Code is within the Z-series (Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property) and/or Y-series (Construction of Structures and Facilities), consistent with the preponderance of the building SRM, repair, renovation, and minor/mid-range construction effort. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)

A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for review (Attachment 0002). A Sources Sought Response Worksheet is also attached (Attachment 0001).

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than ten

(10) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 2:00 PM, Central Time (CT), June 23, 2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to Ms. Brianne Fleming, brianne.r.fleming.civ@army.mil.

This documentation must address at a minimum the following items:

1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

2.) Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.

3.) Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.

4.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?

5.) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime for general construction may not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the Government (excluding the cost of materials) to subcontractors that are not similarly situated. Provide an explanation of your company's ability to meet this limitation on subcontracting for the base period as well as the option periods.

6.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code, etc.

7.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned (WOSB/EDWOSB), HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concern.

8.) Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility Access and Safeguarding requirements described in the draft SOW (including NAC/restricted-area access, badging, and background checks).

The estimated period of performance consists of one (1) base year plus four (4) option years, with performance commencing in September 2026. Specifics regarding the number of option periods will be provided in the solicitation.

The contract type is anticipated to be a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) with Firm-Fixed-Price task orders.

The proposed contract is anticipated to include tasking that would be accomplished by labor categories that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or a collective bargaining agreement.

Upon evaluation of the capability statements, if it is determined that this requirement will be an unrestricted competition, the Government intends to evaluate the Small-Business responses and conduct further market research to identify a subcontracting goal.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Brianne Fleming, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email brianne.r.fleming.civ@army.mil.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

No phone calls will be accepted.

All questions must be submitted to the contract specialist identified above. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.

ATTACHMENT 0001 — SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE WORKSHEET

Sources Sought Notice #W519TC-26-N-BTOC

MATOC for Construction — Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD), Kentucky

Issued by: U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island

*** FOR SOURCES SOUGHT / MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY ***

Instructions: Complete this worksheet and return it with your capabilities statement (10-page max, Times New Roman, 10-pitch minimum) to Ms. Brianne Fleming, brianne.r.fleming.civ@army.mil, NLT 2:00 PM CT, June 23, 2026. This is market research only — not a solicitation.

SECTION 1 — COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Name

Mailing Address

Point of Contact (Name / Title)

Phone Number

Email Address

Company Website

Unique Entity ID (UEI)

CAGE Code

Active SAM.gov Registration? (Y/N)

SECTION 2 — BUSINESS SIZE & SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS

Under NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45.0M)

Large Business

Small Business (SB)

8(a) Business Development Program Participant

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

HUBZone Small Business

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

(SDVOSB)

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB)

Note: SDVOSB/VOSB respondents must be certified through SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program. 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB/EDWOSB respondents must hold current SBA certification.

SECTION 3 — CAPABILITY & EXPERIENCE

Provide a brief narrative response to each.

1. Relevant Experience: Describe same/similar construction work (SRM, repair, renovation, minor/mid-range, or design-build) your company has performed.

2. Project Management: Can/has your company managed a task of this nature and dollar magnitude ($350K–$15M task orders)? Provide details.

3. Subcontractor/Team Management: Can/has your company managed a team of subcontractors? Provide details.

4. Technical Skills: What specific trades/technical capabilities does your company self-perform?

SECTION 4 — SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE CAPABILITY

(Complete only if responding as a small business)

In accordance with FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting), a small business prime for general construction may not subcontract more than 85% of the amount paid by the Government (excluding materials) to firms that are not similarly situated.

Can your company meet this limitation for the base year and all option periods? (Y/N):

Briefly explain:

SECTION 5 — INSTALLATION ACCESS & BONDING READINESS

Can your company meet BGAD facility access, badging, and background-check requirements?

Can your personnel obtain a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) or work under escort for Restricted/Limited Area access?

Can your company obtain performance and payment bonds (FAR Part

28) for task orders up to $15M?

SECTION 6 — INTENT (Optional)

Does your company intend to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued? (Y/N): ______ Anticipated teaming/JV arrangements (if any): ______________________________________

Submission of this worksheet is voluntary and will not be returned. Mark any proprietary information accordingly.

*** FOR SOURCES SOUGHT / MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY **

ATTACHMENT 0002: DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK

Blue Grass Army Depot

Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Construction

01 June 2026 | Attachment 0002 | Issued by U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island

*** FOR SOURCES SOUGHT / MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY **

DRAFT

1.0 SCOPE OVERVIEW

1.1 General Scope: The contractor shall provide all labor, travel, equipment, materials, supervision, design (if required), and support to perform the work described below and as stated in each individual task order.

1.2 Geographical Location: All work shall be performed at the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD), a Government-Owned, Government-Operated (GOGO) installation.

1.3 Scope of Services: Work shall consist of facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization; minor construction/renovation; repair-heavy; smaller scale; and installation-focused requirements. Work shall include minor and mid-range construction work, maintenance, repair projects, and new construction, including design-build (DB) for projects, equipment installation, concrete work, and various site improvements. The design-build projects may include small renovation, DB projects, facility upgrades, and design-assist or bridging design-build models. This contract does not include facility build/major recapitalization or heavy design integration.

1.4 Required Skills: Types of skills required will include, but are not limited to, railroad workers, asbestos workers, concrete finishers, concrete workers, equipment operators, carpenters, laborers, pipefitters/plumbers, painters, electricians, truck drivers, sheet metal workers, heating/air conditioning technicians, roofers, superintendent, and foreman/leader. In addition, some task orders may require technical support such as architects, engineers, technicians, designers, administrative assistants, or survey crews for design/build projects.

2.0 MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACT & TASK ORDER FLEXIBILITY

2.1 Multiple Award Language: This SOW establishes a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). Task orders will be competed among the MATOC awardees in accordance with fair opportunity procedures.

2.2 Contract Ceiling: The total aggregate ceiling for all task orders issued under this MATOC, across all awardees and the entire ordering period, shall not exceed $100,000,000 ($100M). The Government makes no guarantee that the full ceiling value will be ordered.

2.3 Task Order Flexibility Clause: Due to the diverse nature of installation-focused requirements, there is significant scope variability inherent in this contract. A task order flexibility clause applies, meaning specific scopes, performance periods, and deliverables will be uniquely tailored and defined in each individual task order solicitation.

3.0 MAGNITUDE OF WORK

3.1 Expected Range: Individual task orders are anticipated to range from approximately $350,000 to $15,000,000, although the Government makes no guarantee regarding the number or value of task orders issued.

3.2 Magnitude Disclosure: The specific magnitude of construction for each requirement will be disclosed in the individual task order solicitations in accordance with FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204.

4.0 TASK ORDER EXECUTION AND ORDERING PROCESS

4.1 Ordering Process: The Government will issue Requests for Task Order Proposals (RTOPs) to MATOC holders. Contractors will be evaluated based on the specific criteria outlined in the RTOP. By submission of an offer, the contractor attests that it understands the task order requirements and can successfully accomplish same upon task order award.

4.2 Task Order Execution: Upon award, the contractor shall execute the task order strictly in accordance with the task order SOW, the overarching MATOC terms and conditions, and the agreed-upon project schedule. Each task order will include a general description of the work and drawings, schematics, or photographs, if applicable. A completion schedule will be specified.

5.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Government-Furnished Requirements: The Government will provide bridging documents, conceptual designs, or performance specifications at the task order level.

Some task orders may require technical support such as architects, engineers, technicians, designers, administrative assistants, or survey crews for design/build projects.

5.2 Contractor Design Responsibility: When required, the contractor shall be responsible for completing the design, stamping by a licensed Architect-Engineer (A-E), and ensuring constructability. Preparation of as-built drawings may be required and will be addressed in each task order.

5.3 A-E Standards and Compliance: All designs must comply with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

5.4 Design Submittals and Reviews: Design submittals (e.g., 35%, 65%, 95%, 100%) and Government review periods will be specified in each task order.

6.0 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE

6.1 General Standards: Construction material, methods, and specifications shall be in accordance with current industry standards and all applicable codes, including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), OSHA safety standards, and federal, state, and local environmental requirements. Any materials or equipment that is Army peculiar will be noted on each task order. Shop drawing submittals for approval will be noted on each task order. Supports, anchors, and restraints shall be selected to withstand all static and dynamic conditions of loading to which they may be subjected.

6.2 Applicable Codes: All work shall be accomplished in accordance with codes/standards including but not limited to:

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• International Building Code (IBC)

• International Electrical Code (IEC)

• International Plumbing Code (IPC)

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design

6.3 Equipment Standards: Equipment shall be in accordance with codes/standards including but not limited to:

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

• Uniform Fire Code (UFC)

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

7.0 BONDING REQUIREMENTS

7.1 FAR Part 28 Reference: The Government anticipates that performance and payment bonds will be required for most construction task orders issued under this contract.

Bonding requirements shall be established in accordance with FAR Part 28 and DFARS.

7.2 Task Order Determination: Performance and payment bonds will be specified in each individual task order solicitation based on the magnitude, complexity, and risk of the requirement.

8.0 QUALITY CONTROL / QUALITY ASSURANCE

8.1 Contractor Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with the contract requirements. The QCP shall be submitted to the COR for approval within 15 days after contract award and shall include, at a minimum:

• A description of the inspection system to cover all services.

• The name(s) of the individual(s) responsible for quality control.

• A description of how deficiencies will be identified and corrected.

• A records-keeping system for inspections and corrective actions.

8.2 Government Quality Assurance (QA) Oversight: The Government will perform Quality Assurance oversight to verify contractor compliance.

8.3 Reporting and Inspection Expectations: The absence of the Contracting Officer at the job site shall in no way relieve the contractor of its responsibility to perform the required work. All work performed in deviation to these specifications or the contract drawings shall be immediately corrected by the contractor, regardless of the stage of completion, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

9.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Accident Prevention Plan (APP) / Written Safety Program: The contractor shall establish and implement a written safety program (Accident Prevention Plan) in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926. A copy of the written program shall be provided to the COR and BGAD Safety Office prior to start of work for approval and shall be maintained at the job site at all times.

9.2 Regulatory Compliance: The contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of BGAD R 385-2, OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1). The contractor shall comply with all safety regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) as implemented by the State of Kentucky at Blue Grass Army Depot.

9.3 Site Safety Officer Requirements: A qualified Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must be present on site during construction activities as dictated by safety regulations.

9.4 Accident Reporting: The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of all accidents/injuries immediately. Contractor employees may be examined at the US Army Health Clinic for emergencies only, on a cost-reimbursable basis from the contractor.

10.0 SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

10.1 Task Order-Specific Schedules: The contractor shall develop and maintain task order-specific schedules that clearly identify critical path expectations.

10.2 Submittal Timelines: Submittals are to be provided not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after Notice to Proceed date.

10.3 Construction Duration Expectations: A completion schedule will be specified in each task order.

11.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

11.1 Drawings and Data: The Government may provide drawings, schematics, photographs, existing condition data, utility information, and surveys. The contractor shall carefully examine the SOW and all the information provided.

11.2 Site Access: The contractor shall participate in site visits with Government personnel, as required, to take measurements, verify drawings, or escort subcontractors.

11.3 Verification Responsibility: The contractor shall thoroughly acquaint itself with all conditions which may in any way affect the work and/or the cost thereof. Should the contractor identify discrepancies in, or omissions from, the specification or other documents, or be in doubt as to their meaning, the contractor shall at once notify the Contracting Officer and obtain clarification.

12.0 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

12.1 Means and Methods: The contractor is responsible for all means and methods of construction.

12.2 Coordination with Installation/DPW: All work shall be coordinated by the contractor or his field supervisor responsible for assuring proper performance of the contract.

12.3 Permitting:

• Excavation: A signed excavation permit, obtained from the COR, is required before any excavation work is performed. The crew doing the excavation must have a copy of the permit on site.

• Welding and Cutting: A Match, Flame, and Heat Producing Permit, Form #999, will be obtained from the COR or Government Construction Representative. The contractor will complete the form, include the name(s) of workers and subcontractors (if any), and the contractor's supervisor will sign and obtain approval (assisted by the COR or Government Construction Representative) from: the Safety Office, the Fire and Emergency Services Division, and, if work is within the Ammunition Area, the Chief of Surveillance Division. No welding or cutting will be allowed without the following:

o A daily hot work permit, DA Form 5383-R, obtained from the Fire Department, extension 2015.

o A fire watch.

o A combustible-free area.

o A minimum 10 lb., class ABC, Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical fire extinguisher.

All personnel on the job site must understand how to operate the extinguisher.

12.4 Utility Outages Coordination: The contractor shall coordinate all power outages or other interruptions of utility services with the COR. A five-day advance written notification is required. Outages shall be scheduled for the convenience of the Government.

12.5 Site Maintenance: The contractor shall maintain a clean and hazard-free work site.

Cleanup shall be at least daily or more often as directed by the COR. Any damage caused by the contractor or his workers to existing structures, facilities, utilities, or equipment shall be repaired at least equal to or better than existing by the contractor, at no additional cost to the Government.

13.0 GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT

13.1 COR Roles: Any reference to the Contracting Officer includes the COR. However, only the Contracting Officer has the authority to modify the terms of the contract. The COR's role is to provide technical direction and oversight.

13.2 Engineering Support and Inspection Authority: During work performed under issued task orders, the contractor shall not accept directions from any source other than the Contracting Officer/COR. The contractor shall immediately notify the COR upon receipt of any such direction.

13.3 Acceptance Process: Submittals will be reviewed, approved, or annotated with reasons for not being approved and returned to the contractor within ten (10) calendar days after receipt by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall resubmit all submittals not approved within ten (10) calendar days after receiving an annotated copy of the Government-reviewed submittal package. Re-submittals will be reviewed and returned within ten (10) calendar days after receipt by the Contracting Officer. Approval of material or equipment under this provision shall not be construed as authorizing any deviations from the specifications.

14.0 PRICING AND PAYMENT STRUCTURE

14.1 Firm-Fixed-Price Task Orders: Task orders will be firm-fixed-price.

14.2 Payment via Standard Invoicing: The Contractor shall submit invoices electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, no more frequently than monthly.

Invoices shall include the following information for each task order:

• Contract number and task order number.

• Description of services performed.

• Period of performance.

• Total amount due, with a breakdown of labor, materials, and other direct costs.

• Supporting documentation as required by the COR.

Payments will be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act.

15.0 CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

15.1 As-Builts, O&M Manuals, Warranty: Preparation of as-built drawings, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and warranty documentation may be required and will be specified in the task order.

15.2 Final Inspection and Acceptance Process: This will be defined at the task order level.

16.0 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

16.1 Submittals Management System: Where specified in the task order SOW/Technical Conditions, the contractor shall provide submittals for review/approval by the Government.

Three sets of each required submittal shall be provided in "hard copy" format to the Contracting Officer, or one copy by electronic submission to the designated Contracting Officer and COR. All submittals shall be provided not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed date and BEFORE ANY MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT ARE PURCHASED. Submittals for equipment and materials approval shall include standard catalog cuts, product descriptions, certified equipment drawings, highlighted specification sheets, brochures, installation/mounting instructions, and certificates of compliance, and shall provide sufficient information to establish that the material or equipment meets all requirements of the task order SOW/Technical Conditions.

16.2 Reporting Requirements: To be defined at the task order level.

16.3 Access Control / Badging and Security:

16.3.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor and all associated subcontractors' employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by the Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

16.3.2 Required Employee Information. The following information shall be provided for each employee involved in the contract: name, social security number, date of birth, citizenship, employer, location of work on depot, vehicles used by contractor, and duration of contract. The contractor will submit the above information to the Identification and Registration (I&R) Office, Building 100, as soon as the contract has been awarded. In an emergency, the information will be accepted with the SIOTE Form 901 Badge Requests;

however, this information must be provided before badges can be issued.

16.3.3 Badges. All contractor/subcontractor personnel will need a depot badge for the Ammunition Area. Individual badge applications will be prepared on SIOTE Form 901 by authorized employees of the Contracting Office and submitted to the I&R Office, Building

100, for processing. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all BGAD badges issued to its personnel/subcontractor personnel are returned to the I&R Office upon completion of the contract. A $65.00 service charge will be assessed against the contractor for each badge that is not returned. The contractor is further responsible for ensuring badges are turned in to I&R upon termination of employees during the contract period.

• Contractor/subcontractor personnel whose contract performance period is 30 days or more will be issued permanent picture badges.

• Contractor/subcontractor personnel whose contract performance period is less than 30 days will be issued temporary visitor badges and a Form 2048 Visitor Pass.

• Badges will be permanently displayed on an outer garment while personnel are on depot, secured while off-depot, and will not be used for identification purposes off the installation.

• Personnel requiring badges must have picture identification (i.e., driver's license, state ID card, or a Resident Alien card issued by the State of Kentucky) in their possession at the time of badging.

16.3.4 Restricted Limited Area Access. Civilian contractors and their employees required to enter any BGAD Restricted Limited Area shall possess a current favorable National Agency Check (NAC) or must be under constant escort while in such areas. Contractors awarded long-term contracts [one (1) or more years] in any BGAD Restricted Limited Area shall contact the TCA Security Manager, Building 1246, Ext. 2156, as soon as possible after award to ensure NAC requirements have been met or initiated.

16.3.5 Admittance to the Worksite. The contractor is solely responsible for all acts committed by people admitted to the Government work site at the request of the contractor. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated.

16.3.6 Smoking.

• There is no smoking permitted in the ammunition area, except in designated locations.

• The smoking of tobacco products inside all buildings, except designated smoking shelters, is prohibited.

• Smoking is also prohibited at common entrances and exits to all buildings.

• Smoking structures will be designated, when possible, which are reasonably accessible and provide a measure of protection from the elements.

• Smokers will be responsible for keeping the smoking facility clean and in good repair.

16.3.7 Foreign Nationals. Army regulations prohibit foreign nationals from entering Army installations without prior specific written approval from the installation Commander.

Requests for foreign national employees to enter the Depot must be submitted to the TCA Security Manager at least 14 days prior to the desired date of employment. Such requests must be fully justified and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

16.3.8 Vehicles. All vehicles and drivers entering the installation are required to comply with the requirements of the State of Kentucky or the state in which the vehicles are registered, including valid state registration, valid vehicle insurance, current state inspection (if required), and a valid state driver's license. These requirements are strictly enforced and proof must be produced upon request by a Security Officer. Vehicles with illegal modifications are prohibited. Enforcement of the Kentucky State Traffic Code is conducted on the installation; violators will be issued a U.S. Federal Magistrate Citation.

Contractors requiring contractor-owned or leased vehicles within the Ammunition Restricted Area must obtain a vehicle pass from the I&R Office, Building 100, prior to entering the area. Proof of registration, inspection, insurance, and a properly licensed driver must be available at the time of registration. Contractor vehicle passes are valid through completion of the contract. The contractor must supply a memorandum of vehicles being used by its employees.

16.3.9 Prohibited Items. Firearms or dangerous weapons, illegal drugs, intoxicants or paraphernalia, and cameras or camera equipment are prohibited on Blue Grass Army Depot unless authorized by the Director of the area. Flame-producing items are prohibited in ammunition storage areas unless specifically authorized in writing on a BGAD Flame Permit.

16.3.10 Vehicle and Package Inspection Program. All vehicles and packages entering, exiting, or within the confines of the installation are subject to inspection by authorized Security personnel. This will periodically include the use of bomb or drug detection dogs.

16.3.11 Personal Protective Equipment. The installation Commander requires that contractors utilize personal protective equipment (eye protection, hearing protection, foot protection, respiratory protection) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910, as applicable by job safety requirements, while working on the installation.

16.3.12 Speed Limits and Seat Belts. All posted speed limits shall be followed; reduce speed to 15 MPH while passing troops. The wearing of seat belts is required on the installation, and vehicles must follow all state motor vehicle regulations. Helmets must be worn when operating motorcycles.

16.3.13 Cell Phones. Cell phones are, under no circumstances, to be used while driving on Blue Grass Army Depot properties. No talking—no texting. If a driver needs to place a call or text, the individual must pull safely to the side of the road and park.

16.3.14 Emergencies. For emergencies, dial (859) 779-6221 if using a cell phone, and 911 if using a Depot phone.

16.4 Environmental and Fire Safety:

16.4.1 Environmental. All work performed under issued task orders will strictly adhere to all federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies. BGAD maintains an ISO 14001 conformant system. All contractors/vendors performing work or supplying services/equipment for BGAD are required to comply with all applicable State, Federal, and Army environmental regulations and other legal requirements that relate to the ISO 14001 program, and are expected to understand and comply with on-site requirements described in BGAD Environmental Management Division Policy Statement No. 21 – Environmental Requirements for Contractors/Services.

16.4.2 Waste Disposal. All waste shall be evaluated in accordance with 40 CFR 261. If waste is found to be hazardous, it will be handled in accordance with BGAD Hazardous Waste Management Plans found on the BGAD Environmental Management System (EMS).

Scrap materials (non-hazardous waste or recyclable material) shall be disposed of by placing them in a Government-supplied dumpster or recycle bin.

16.4.3 Action in Case of Fire. Turn in a fire alarm, even though it may seem apparent the fire can be extinguished by hand. Fires may be reported as follows:

• Depot telephone: dial 911 and give the operator all the information—DO NOT HANG

UP.

• Contractors using cellular phones: call (859) 779-6661 at Blue Grass Army Depot.

• Fire alarm transmitter and fire phones (instructions are plainly printed on each).

Contractor personnel will familiarize themselves with fire alarm facilities in their area.

Questions or concerns may be directed to the Fire Prevention and Protection Division,

(859) 779-6661.

16.4.4 Fire Extinguishers. To gain access to the Ammunition Area, all vehicles must be equipped with a minimum 10 lb., class ABC, Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical fire extinguisher.

All personnel on the job site must understand how to operate the extinguisher.

16.5 Working Hours: Working hours for BGAD are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., excluding Federal Holidays listed below. All contractor personnel shall depart by 5:00 P.M. Advance permission must be obtained in writing from the Contracting Officer to deviate from the specified working hours. No overtime work will be authorized or paid without specific advance approval of the Contracting Officer.

Federal Holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January), Presidents' Day (3rd Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (1st Monday in September), Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October), Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November), and Christmas Day (December 25).

In accordance with the standard BGAD work week, if a holiday falls on a Friday, the preceding Thursday will be observed as the holiday. If a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is typically observed, but work will be performed on the normal workday (Monday–Thursday) unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

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