W911KB24R003301 ESS MATOC Amendment_0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Incorporate the Bidder inquiry responses and see numbers: 10894339 to 10903927.

2. Update order of limitations amount from $2M to $5M.

3. Update section C Key Personnel.

4.Add GFI TFTA All Season Road map.

SEE SUMMARY OF CHANGES.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 62

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-Jul-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911KB24R0033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Jun-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

16-Jul-2024

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ALASKA

CEPOA-CT

2204 TALLEY STREET

JBER AK 99506-0898

W911KB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The delivery order maximum amount has increased by $3,000,000.00 from $2,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00.

The contract maximum amount has increased by $3,000,000.00 from $2,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The objective of this contract is to provide services necessary to execute projects under the Environmental Quality (EQ) Program. Requirements include environmental conservation, environmental compliance, pollution prevention, and environmental operations and maintenance activities at sites located primarily throughout Alaska. Requirements will be carried out as specified in individual task orders at sites within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pacific Ocean Division (POD) Area of Responsibility (AOR), which includes but is not limited to Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Guam, Wake Island, and the Northern Marianas Islands.

Work performed outside the borders of the United States and its territories will comply with the status of forces agreement between the host nation and the government of the United States of America.

1.2 The technical requirements specified in this statement of work are intended to provide requirements for execution of the contract and a general understanding of the functions that the contractor may be required to perform on individual task order basis and in general over the ordering period of this IDIQ contract. Each individual Task Order (TO) will contain specific, detailed requirements for each task order project. The contractor will receive from the USACE Alaska District Contracting Officer a complete scope of work, performance work statement, or plans and specifications for each individual TO.

1.3 The Contractor is required to furnish all labor, materials and equipment to perform environmental compliance services at sites within Alaska and potentially the POD AOR. The Contractor shall provide environmental quality support as required by each TO issued under this contract.

1.4 The contractor shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with various regulatory agencies during the performance of task orders; however, the contractor is not an employee of the Government and shall not represent the Government in an official or unofficial capacity without the express prior written permission from the Contracting Officer. The regulatory agencies have the authority to review documents prepared for work being performed under an individual TO.

1.5 The contractor shall cooperate fully with other contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or Government employee.

1.6 Points of contact for each project will be provided in each individual TO. All correspondence and communication shall be through the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer.

1.7 Work issued under this contract will utilize service (Service Contract Act) wage rates as incorporated in each Task Order, and shall utilize for key personnel the contractually binding rates established and incorporated in the base IDIQ contract (Section B).

1.8 The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the current edition of the USACE Safety and Health

Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1. Contractor will find the manual at https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/

1.9 The contractor shall competitively procure subcontracts to the maximum extent practicable to ensure the best price for the Government. See also FAR 52.244-2 regarding Contracting Officer consent to procure subcontracts.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

2.1 Environmental Conservation. The contractor shall perform services in support of environmental conservation in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Examples of Environmental Conservation services include:

Natural Resource Management: Services may include supporting preparation of updates to, and implementation of, natural resource management plans; fish and wildlife management activity support;

inventory and monitoring of threatened and endangered species and other species of concern; invasive species inventory and control, to include nuisance wildlife, feral animal and noxious weed control.

Cultural Resource Management: Services may include performing professional archaeological, historic, architectural, and cultural studies, such as contextual studies, installation or structure histories, oral histories, and ethno historical studies; archaeological inventory and evaluation; historic building inventory, evaluation, and documentation; archaeological site monitoring and protection; preparing archaeological research designs for testing and data recovery; preparing preservation and/or stabilization plans for archeological/cultural sites and historic buildings; supporting preparation of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Plans of Action and Comprehensive Agreements; tribal consultation support; preparing National Register of Historic Places nomination packages; preparing Historic American Building Survey/Historic American Engineering Records (HABS/HAER); supporting preparation of Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans (ICRMP); performing cultural resources sample or modeling surveys; and providing archaeological collection duration agreement and assessment support.

2.2 Environmental Compliance. The contractor shall perform services in support of environmental compliance in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Examples of Environmental Compliance services include:

Environmental Impact Analysis: Services may include supporting development of Description of the Proposed Action and Alternatives (DOPAA), environmental assessments (EAs), environmental impact statements (EISs), findings of no significant impact (FONSIs), EIS Records of Decision (RODs), mitigation plans and monitoring, Socioeconomic Impact Analysis Studies (SIAS), and other associated documents; data collection (including site visits and interviews) and public meeting and hearing support (including scoping meeting support).

Environmental Baseline Surveys: Services may include the development of environmental baseline surveys.

Services may include comprehensive records search, interviews, sampling, inspection and preparation of appropriate documentation.

Air Quality: Services may include air quality monitoring; source data collection; data management; preparing facility operating reports, air emissions inventories, greenhouse gas inventories, air permit compliance reports and other reports required by applicable air quality regulation; assessing compliance with National Emissions Standards ; preparation of air permits; updating and maintaining records; developing and conducting air quality training materials; operations and maintenance of air monitoring systems or equipment; and other activities required by installation air permits and applicable air quality regulations.

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/

Drinking Water: Services may include performing contaminant source evaluations; geospatial mapping of system components; backflow prevention device testing, replacement and maintenance; performing well head protection surveys; water vulnerability assessments; sampling and analysis; maintaining databases of sampling results; preparing monitoring and compliance reports; operation and maintenance of water system and monitoring equipment, and performing inspections of system components.

Waste Water and Storm Water: Services may include surveying wastewater treatment systems; sampling and analyzing influent and effluent waste streams; record keeping; permit compliance documentation; preparation of storm water permits; storm water characterization, developing and maintaining databases; updating operations manuals; updating spill plans; sludge disposal; water reclamation and reuse; nonpoint and point source management; total maximum daily load studies; and, geospatial mapping of system components.

Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment: Services may include support of audits and completion of submission of findings reports outlining the activities performed, to include the evaluation of local programs, correction of deficiencies, and internal evaluations.

Hazardous Materials Management: Services may include hazardous waste collection; accumulation site operations and maintenance; sampling and analysis; operations and maintenance of monitoring systems;

development and implementation of waste tracking systems; preparation of reports relating to hazardous waste management; hazardous waste characterization and inventories; supporting preparation of, and updates to Hazardous Waste Management Plans; identification of treatment and disposal sites; record keeping; training;

compliance inspection or audit support; Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) operations and maintenance.

Solid Waste Management: Services may include characterizing solid wastes, separating recoverable/non-recoverable wastes and recycling those materials, services in support of operating and managing comprehensive recycling programs (to include identifying how recycled materials can be used in Governmental activities), performing groundwater sampling and gas monitoring, operating and maintaining monitoring equipment, performing composting operations, operating and maintaining landfills, managing debris, and preparing educational and training materials for promoting recycling/ procurement of recycled materials.

Sampling, Testing, Analysis and Monitoring: Services may include continuous and/or discrete measuring, sampling and analysis of groundwater, surface water, drinking water, influent, effluent, process streams, leak detection systems, air emissions, soils and any other environmental or process media as specified at the TO level.

Asbestos: Asbestos-related services may include assessing, removing, encapsulating, enclosing and disposing of asbestos-containing material (ACM); performing activities necessary to identify ACM in facilities and equipment; to include conducting visual surveys to identify ACM, sampling and analyzing material to identify ACM and sampling the workplace or ambient environment; and, updating and maintaining Asbestos Information Databases, as-built drawings and management plans

Lead Based Paint and Other Lead Containing Materials: Services may include removal, disposal, encapsulation, sampling and analysis; assistance in developing LBP and lead abatement plans; conducting post-abatement assessments; and, support in updating the LBP and lead database.

2.3 Pollution Prevention: The contractor shall perform services in support of pollution prevention and in compliance with the Pollution Prevention Act; other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations;

applicable and related Department of Defense (DoD) directives. Services shall include, but are not limited to, conducting pollution prevention opportunity assessments; providing and monitoring pollution prevention equipment; and creating and/or maintaining databases to track progress in achieving pollution prevention goals.

2.4 Environmental Operation and Maintenance (O&M): Environmental O&M services may include the following:

Long Term Management: The contractor shall perform services to establish and maintain long-term, site-wide groundwater sampling and analysis programs in accordance with Long-Term Groundwater Sampling Plans (no task for this shall be longer than 3 years beyond the last date of ordering for the base contract). The contractor shall repair, rehabilitate or properly decommission damaged monitoring wells; install new monitoring wells;

decommission monitoring wells that are no longer required; and. perform groundwater sampling and analysis.

The contractor shall update Long-Term Groundwater Sampling Plans.

Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants Management: POL management services may include operating and maintaining POL systems (to include fuel dispensing operations, hydrant systems, pipelines (installation-wide and major sections), leak detection systems, secondary containment systems, cathodic protection systems, programmable logic control systems, generators, portable tanks and bowsers and similar systems for alternative fuels;

conducting site evaluations; environmental sampling and, monitoring; on-call emergency repair services, spill response services; updating Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans, and tank registration support.

Storage Tank Management: Storage Tank Management includes services in support of underground storage tanks (USTs), above ground storage tanks (ASTs,) sumps, grease traps, oil-water separators, associated piping and other related equipment. Storage tank management services shall include, but are not limited to support in obtaining applicable permits American Petroleum Institute (API) inspection support and upgrading, removing, or replacing storage tanks

2.5 All chemical data generated under this contract shall be performed in accordance with the most current version of the Department of Defense (DoD) Quality Systems Manual (QSM) and appropriate Alaska Department of Conservation (ADEC) guidance. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing analytical services for Primary and QC (i.e. duplicates, trip blanks, etc.) samples collected during any sampling effort. The laboratory shall be accredited by the DoD Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and approved by the State of Alaska under the Contaminated Sites Program. Analytical methods employed must have the capability to quantify the analytes of concern to at least one-half the action limits specified in the State of Alaska requirements (18AAC75). Any analytes with Limits of Detection (LODs) above these limits must be identified in the planning documents. Planning documents shall contain a list of the proposed laboratories, the proposed methods and analytes, the laboratory upper and lower control limits for both analytes and surrogates, the analyte specific Limits of Detection (LOD), and the appropriate Project Action Limit. In addition, planning documents must include current certificates for laboratory approval through the ADEC and ELAP programs.

A USACE project number, specific for each sampling event, shall be requested from the USACE Project

Chemist at least a week prior to the sampling event. The Contractor shall appropriately label, package, and ship samples to the selected laboratory. The Contractor shall coordinate sample shipment, arrival times and required analyses and shall inform the laboratory as to actual sampling dates, number of samples, analytical methods, turnaround times (typical is 30 days), sample matrix, project name, and USACE issued project number. The Contractor shall be responsible for any re-sampling needed due to the improper packaging, shipping or collection of samples. Sample collection and analysis will follow the current version of the ADEC Field Sampling Guidance and the Department of Defense Field Sampling Handbook. Matrix spike / matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) samples shall be accomplished, using project samples, for each laboratory batch where analytical data is reported. Trip blanks will be included in every cooler shipped that contain samples for VOC (including EDB) or GRO analyses. Temperature blanks shall be included in all coolers shipped. Chains of custody and cooler receipt forms for each cooler must be signed by a laboratory representative and submitted via e-mail to the USACE Project Chemist within 24 hours of sample receipt by the lab (address is receipt.cooler@usace.army.mil).

3.0 LICENSES, PERMITS, CERTIFICATIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS

3.1 The contractor shall be responsible for having or obtaining all necessary licenses, certifications and permits for the work described herein. As a minimum, the contractor shall be responsible for the following:

a. Licensing and certification as required by State and Federal agencies and as required by the location of the project for performing all work specified within specific task order statements of work.

b. Permitting by federal and state agencies to transport restricted and/or hazardous wastes. Licensing by federal and state agencies, where applicable, as hazardous waste, asbestos, and lead-based paint contractors, blasters, etc.

c. Notifying and complying with all applicable agencies (fire department, EPA, water and air quality boards, borough or municipality environmental health department, emergency response, etc.) prior to performing work.

d. Compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.

e. Conducting all utility clearances and obtaining all digging permits prior to commencing any excavation, drilling, or other intrusive activities.

f. Notifying all appropriate local, state or federal agencies, as well as the Contracting Officer, prior to site closure in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations.

3.2 The Contractor shall register all nuclear testing devices brought onto federal property through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This registration is in addition to any license or permit that may be required by the state or local laws.

4.0 GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION

4.1 Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by any TO issued in accordance with contract clause

52.216-18, ORDERING. The contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, work for the items specified in individual Task Order(s). The Government may issue concurrent orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

4.3 Any TO issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within the base IDIQ ordering period, shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the TO (with no task order period of performance going beyond 3 years of end of base contract ordering period). The Contract shall govern the Contractor and Government rights and obligations with respect to that TO period of performance.

4.4 Commencement and Execution of Work: The Contractor shall be required to commence the task order work at the time specified on the TO, execute the work, and complete the entire project not later than the completion time specified on the TO. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the project site. Each individual TO may include other requirements that must be met before on-site work can commence.

4.5 Notice of Completion of TO: The Contractor shall notify the Government in writing upon completion of each individual TO. The contractor shall give verbal and email advance notice, to the Contracting Officer’s authorized representative on the project, of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection. Notice shall be provided at least 30 days prior to the expected completion date.

5.0 ELECTRONIC DELIVERABLES

5.1 Environmental Resources Program Information Management System (ERPIMS): ERPIMS Data submissions may be required as specified in the individual TO.

5.2 CAD and GIS: Each selected firm must have the capability to provide survey-quality computer aided drafting

(CAD) drawings in *.dwg format and all support files that conform to and are compatible with the Alaska District CAD systems through the life of this contract, as appropriate. This includes proficiency with U.S.

National CAD Standards. The selected firm must also have the capability to provide geographic information systems (GIS) deliverables compatible with ArcGIS (ESRI) software. Proficiency with the following GIS files is expected: *.mxd files, shapefiles, geodatabases, coverages, and raster imagery, as appropriate. Proficiency with the following GIS work processes is expected: GPS field data collection and processing, datum and coordinate system transformation, georeferencing and rectification, geodatabase development, Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE), and metadata preparation using Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards.

5.3 Analytical Data Requirements: Unless otherwise specified, analytical data submissions will be submitted as a Stage IV Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF). Requirements are listed in Appendix A of the QSM (see Section 2.5). In addition, all analytical data will be submitted as Staged Electronic Data Deliverables (SEDD) Stage 2A Version 5.2. The complete SEDD will consist of the chemical data in a XML format (see https://www.epa.gov/clp/staged-electronic-data-deliverable-sedd, a text only based laboratory narrative and qualifier file (can be the same or different), the most current Data Type Definition (DTD) file, and a valid SEDD data verification report. The software to produce the SEDD verification report is available from the USACE project chemist (identified for each task order).

6.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL: Contractor Quality Control (CQC) is the means by which the contractor ensures that all work, including that of subcontractors, complies with the contract requirements. The contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish an effective quality control system. The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product acceptable to the USACE. Individual TOs may require project-specific QC plans. Detailed requirements will be specified in the TO scope of work.

7.0 WASTES TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL: Individual TOs may require Transportation, Storage, Treatment and/or Disposal of Hazardous materials. The contractor shall ensure the transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of all hazardous materials complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as necessary. The contractor shall identify and perform any additional analyses necessary to ensure compliance with transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal requirements. Selection of the approved Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility (TSDF) shall be based upon cost effectiveness, compliance status, regulatory agency input and Contracting Officer approval. If the waste is sent for off-site storage or disposal, the Contractor shall provide all required documentation to the Contracting Officer.

8.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND QUALIFICATIONS: The contractor shall have sufficient experienced personnel to perform the services required under this contract.

8.1 KEY PERSONNEL: The following key personnel are required at a minimum: Program Manager, Project

Managers (2), Program Chemist, Project Scientist/Engineer (3-4), Natural Resources Specialist, Cultural Resources Specialist, and Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The level of effort required for the appropriate Key Personnel shall be determined for each TO depending on the type of project and project specific needs.

One person may perform the duties of more than one role if the person has the expertise and experience for both positions, based on the specific requirements of the TO. At a minimum, the positions of Program Manager,

(1) Project Manager, (2) Project Scientists/Engineers, and the Site Safety and Health Officer shall be prime contractor employees. The Contracting Officer or their Authorized Representative in coordination with the PM shall approve all replacement Key Personnel. Resumes of these individuals shall be required as part of task order proposals or whenever a change in personnel is to occur in order to verify the replacement is acceptable to the government. Each replacement Key Personnel must be approved by the COR prior to beginning work on a project under this contract.

8.1.1 PROGRAM MANAGER: The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager with a minimum of 15 years professional experience of which five (5) years are specifically related to environmental activities similar in size and complexity to the effort described in the representative project. The Program Manager shall be responsible for the overall management of the contract including cost, schedule, and technical quality. The Program Manager shall serve as a single point of contact for coordination of program issues with the USACE. The Program Manager shall oversee the development and implementation of the contract including administration, quality control, and sub-contracting\teaming agreements.

8.1.2 PROJECT MANAGERS: The Project Managers (2) (PM) shall be senior level staff members, each with a minimum of 10 years professional experience of which five (5) years are specifically related to environmental activities similar in size and complexity to the effort described in the representative project.

The PM shall serve as the single point of contact for each TO and shall be responsible for the management and execution of all activities in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, Performance Work Statement, approved work plans, and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The PM shall be https://www.epa.gov/clp/staged-electronic-data-deliverable-sedd responsible for coordination between staff members to ensure that all site activities are performed safely, efficiently, correctly, and with the appropriate level of quality.

8.1.3 PROGRAM CHEMIST: The Program Chemist shall have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience specifically related to environmental analytical requirements on DOD, US Environmental Protection Agency, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) and other relevant regulatory programs. The Program Chemist shall serve as the lead chemist for the contract and have knowledge of environmental analytical chemistry methodologies as described in Section L. The Program Chemist shall also be responsible for data quality objectives and quality control/assurance procedures as applicable to environmental analytical chemistry.

8.1.4 PROJECT SCIENTIST/ENGINEER(S) AM#2: The Project Scientists/Engineers (3-4) shall have a bachelor degree Bachelor of Science (or Arts) in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Environmental, or other Physical Science and at least five (5) years of experience in their area of professional expertise. Project Scientists/Engineers shall be responsible for the overall planning, design, and implementation of environmental quality projects, and shall ensure that work is performed in accordance with established project objectives, program policies, laws/regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.

8.1.5 NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST AM#2: The Natural Resources Specialist shall have as a minimum a bachelor degree in biology, wildlife conservation, forestry, or related science and at least five

(5) years of experience in their area of professional expertise. The Natural Resource Specialist shall perform services in support of natural resource management and in compliance with the Sikes Act, Endangered Species Act (ESA); and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

8.1.6 CULTURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST AM#2: The Cultural Resource Specialist shall have as a minimum a bachelor degree in archeology or related science and at least five (5) years of experience in their area of professional expertise. The Cultural Resource Specialist shall perform services in support of cultural resource management and in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA); and other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

8.1.7 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO): The Site Safety and Health Officer shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience serving as the lead SSHO on DOD or related projects. The SSHO shall meet all training and other requirements as listed in the EM385-1-1, Safety and Occupational Health Requirements Manual. The SSHO shall ensure that all safety requirements are implemented and enforced for the contract. The SSHO shall be onsite during field work or shall be responsible for determining a designated representative to be on-site full time for the duration of the field activities.

8.1.7 REGISTRATION AND TRAINING COSTS. All registration, certification and training costs required to perform work under this contract shall be the responsibility of the contractor. This includes OSHA, asbestos certification, LBP certification, UST/AST inspector certification, all professional registration and certification, and any other registration, certification, and training costs necessary to perform work specified in this statement of work and individual TOs. The contractor shall obtain all necessary professional registration, certification, and training in the State where work is to be performed as specified in TOs prior to the start of work.

8.1.8 OTHER PERSONNEL: Each TO will require additional support staff not listed as key personnel for the environmental quality action. Support staff such as GIS Specialist, Regulatory Specialist, Air Quality Specialist, UXO Supervisor, Equipment Operators, etc., shall have knowledge, training, education, and experience appropriate for each applicable TO. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the necessary staffing for each TO.

8.1.9 HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIRMENTS: All field personnel shall meet the training, medical surveillance, and safety and health program requirements specified in OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120/29 CFR 1926.65, 29 CFR 1926.62,29 CFR 1926.1101 and any other OSHA Standards which are pertinent to the TO requirement. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in the performance of TO work meet the safety and health requirements and that adequate documentation is available for the Contracting Officer's (or COR) review. If adequate documentation is not made available, personnel shall not be allowed on-site. All field staff, both Contractor and Subcontractor personnel, are responsible for understanding and complying with all requirements of the Contractor's approved Site Safety and Health Plan and other OSHA compliance plans as may be appropriate for the particular work in the TO.

(End of Section C)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

ORDERING PROCEDURES

1.1 INDEFINITE-QUANTITY, INDEFINITE-DELIVERY (IDIQ) MULTIPLE -AWARD TASK ORDER

CONTRACTS(MATOC): This IDIQ MATOC award is for in support of the USACE Alaska District Environmental Quality (EQ) Program. Requirements will be carried out as specified in the individual task orders at locations throughout USACE POD Area of Responsibility (AOR), which includes but is not limited to Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, and the Pacific Islands. This is a total small business set-aside and holds a maximum capacity of $48M. This contract will have a 5-year base ordering period.

1.2 The minimum guarantee for the entire contract period shall be $5,000.00, which may be satisfied by obligating funds and/or issuing task orders against the contract that meet or exceed the minimum guarantee amount. In the event that the contract expires prior to award of a task order to satisfy the minimum guarantee, the contractor may submit a request for payment for damages, up to the minimum guarantee amount, within 30 days after contract expiration. The request shall include detail regarding costs incurred by the contractor.

1.3 FOR TASK ORDER PROPOSALS: Task Order proposals shall include the established and maximum contractually binding Key Personnel labor (or lower) rates and escalation rates incorporated into the base IDIQ contract. The burdened labor rates used for the negotiation and award of task orders shall not exceed the rates on the Section B, Pricing Schedule that correspond to the timing of the task orders’ performance period.

1.4 PERFORMANCE: Performance shall be authorized only by issuance of Task Orders by the Contracting

Officer per the procedures discussed in the Ordering Procedures paragraph below. No work will be performed prior to receiving a written and signed (by the Contracting Officer) task order. Task orders may be issued by the Contracting Officer electronically via e-mail or through PIEE Solicitation Module.

The effective date of the task order will be the date signed by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 There is no limit on the number of task orders that may be issued. Task orders may not be issued over

$5,000,000.00 AM#2 unless the Awardee decides to accept Task Order. The Government may issue simultaneous task orders requiring performance at multiple locations. See contract clause 52.216-19 for minimum and maximum order amounts.

1.6 Modifications that increase the scope of task orders must be issued within the Task Order performance period, but the performance period of the task order may extend beyond the contract’s ordering period.

The Contractor shall complete all work described in the Performance Works Statement (PWS) for each task order within the performance period of each task order. Overall, task order performance may not extend one (1) year beyond the last date to order under this MATOC.

1.7 Task orders will be issued as firm fixed price (FFP).

1.8 In the event of any inconsistency between the contract and any task order, the terms and conditions of the contract shall govern.

2.0 ORDERING PROCEDURES: As the needs of the Government are determined, the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will notify the Contractor(s) of an existing requirement. A Task Order Request for Proposal (to include the PWS and any site specific Special Contract Requirements for submission with the Contractor's Task Order proposal) will be issued. The Contractor(s) shall then prepare and submit a technical and cost/price proposal for accomplishing the work requested for the task order (or, if applicable, the task order modification).

3.0 The time set for the receipt of proposal(s) for each task order or modification will be identified in each Task Order Request for Proposal. Failure to submit a timely proposal may cause determine to terminate this contract. Task orders will be awarded on the basis of best value. The basis for determining best value (Lowest Priced/Technically Acceptable or Tradeoff) will be included in the Task Order Request for Proposal.

3.1 Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)Task Orders:

(a) Fixed-price task orders may be competed using best value tradeoff or lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) selection procedures.

(b) The proposal provided by the Contractor(s) shall meet the requirements specified in the Task Order Request for Proposal. For a task order to be awarded using best value tradeoff procedures, a comprehensive technical proposal may be required.

3.2 Travel: All per diem costs shall be in accordance with the current rates established by the Joint Travel

Regulations. Profit shall not apply to travel costs.

3.3 TASK ORDER FORMAT: The IDIQ MATOC Task Order Requirements Checklist (attached at the end of this section) provides the Task Order Proposal Schedule, Task Order specific provisions and clauses and other Task Order specific information not otherwise provided in the contract. The IDIQ MATOC Task Order Checklist shall be applicable to the solicitation, evaluation and award of IDIQ MATOC Task Orders.

3.4 Upon receipt of the Contractor proposal, the Government will review the proposal documents for adequacy and completeness.

3.5 It is anticipated that the task orders will be awarded based on competition and not require negotiations.

3.6 Past performance on previous task orders will be considered in evaluating proposals.

3.7 Task orders will be issued by the Contracting Officer using a DD Form 1155. Each task order will include the following information as a minimum:

1. Date of order

2. Contract number and order number

3. Contract line item number (CLIN), description, quantity, and unit price or estimated cost and fee

4. Performance Works Statement

5. Delivery or performance schedule

6. Accounting and appropriation data

7. Method of payment and payment office, if not specified in the contract

8. Any other pertinent information

3.8 The task order will be signed by the Contracting Officer.

3.9 The Contracting Officer may at any time, prior to award of the task order, determine that the task order is not in the best interest of the Government and not issue the task order. No liability will accrue to the Government for task orders cancelled prior to award.

3.10 INSURANCE: Prior to the commencement of any work, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting

Office a certificate or written statement of the required insurance. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the interests of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective until 10 days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer.

3.11 Notice to Proceed (NTP): The Contracting Officer shall issue a separate NTP letter upon receipt and approval of Insurance.

3.12 Signature Authority: Authorities set forth in the Contract or subsequent notifications from the Contractor shall be in effect for Task Orders unless separate notification of signature authority is received from the Contractor.

3.13 OPTIONS WITHIN TASK ORDERS AND/OR MODIFICATIONS: The Government may require performance of additional work, identified as an option item in individual task orders, at the price stated in the task order award. Evaluation of any option(s) price(s) shall be prior to award of the task order. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the option acceptance period stated in the specific task order or modification.

4.0 TASK ORDER OMBUDSMAN: IAW FAR 16.505 (b)(8), the USACE Head of the Contracting

Activity (HCA) has appointed a USACE Task Order Ombudsman. If the contractor believes it was not fairly considered for a particular task order, the contractor may present the matter to the contracting officer. The contractor may appeal the explanation or decision of the contracting officer to the USACE Ombudsman at the following address. The ombudsman will review the contractor’s complaint, and in coordination with the contracting officer, ensure that the contractor was afforded a fair opportunity to be considered for the task order.

Richard L. Jenkins

TO/DO Ombudsman 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22315-1000

PH: (202) 761-1000

Email: richard.l.jenkins@usace.army.mil

5.0 PAYMENTS: All requests for payment shall be submitted to the appointed Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) specifically assigned to each task order. Payments to the Contractor will only be made against the Contract Line Iten Number (CLIN) associated with the specific Task (to include Fiscal Year in which the work was performed) for which the Contractor is requesting payment. The Contractor is required to clearly identify the CLIN and the amount billed for each Task within the Task Order on the payment request (invoice). Work under FFP CLINS will be payable upon tender and acceptance under FAR 52.232-1 "Payments " and FAR 52.232-25 "Prompt Payment."

6.0 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE(S) (COR): Designation will be made at the task order level. Copies of the designation letters will be furnished to the contractor. Limits of authority are described in each designation letter. (If the assignments are changed, a new letter will be furnished to the contractor accordingly.

7.0 EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE: Contractor Performance Evaluations shall be completed annually for any task order over $1M and input into the Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) promptly upon completion (or annual period) of the task order period of performance (not later than 120 days after contract completion. The point of contact for Contractor Performance Assessment is the appointed is the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s authorized representative.

8.0 COMMUNICATION SECURITY: All communications with DOD organizations are subject to

COMSEC review. Contactor personnel shall be aware that telecommunications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from or terminating at DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian contractor personnel are advised that any time they place a call to or receive a call from Alaska District offices, they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor will assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with official DOD information.

9.0 PUBLIC AFFAIRS: The contractor shall not disclose or distribute any data, reports, software or electronic files generated or reviewed under this contract. All reports and data, including all electronic data and software, generated under this contract are the property of the Government. The contractor shall refer all requests for information to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and to the Contracting Officer.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. UNAUTHORIZED INSTRUCTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT OR OTHER PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall take no direction from any Government employee or any other person other than the Government Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of this contract action, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price, or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contract before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contract will comply with the Changes clause of this contract when the contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government Contracting Office that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer, as directed by the clause.

Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer. Contracting Officer Representative (CORs) are limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letters. The COR appointed per each task order or under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only or to task orders as added at time of task order award or COR appointed per task. COR appointment letters from previous contracts are not valid for this contract.

CONTRACTING OFFICER STATEMENT

Only a warranted Contracting Officer, acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. Proceeding with any work not authorized by the Contracting Officer will be at the Contractor’s own risk.

2. SECURITY CONTRACT LANGUAGE FOR ALL USACE UNCLASSIFIED CONTRACTS

AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM (AIS) EFFORT: All Contractor employees (U.S. citizens and Non- U.S. citizens) working under this contract (to include task orders) who require access to Automated Information Systems (AIS), (standalone computers, network computers/systems, e-mail) shall, at a minimum, be designated into an ADP-III position (non-sensitive) in accordance with DoD 5220-22-R, Industrial Security Regulation. The investigative requirements for an ADP- III position are a favorable National Agency Check (NAC), SF-85P, Public Trust Position. The contractor shall have each applicable employee complete a SF-85P and submit to the USACE Alaska District, ATTN: Security Manager Mr.

Shane B. Finney, 2204 Talley Avenue, JBER, Alaska 99506; 907-753-2590 email:

shane.b.finney@usace.army.mil within three (3) working days after award of any contract or task order, and shall be submitted prior to the individual being permitted access to an AIS. Contractors that have a commercial or government entity (CAGE) Code and Facility Security Clearance through the Defense Security Service shall process the NACs and forward visit requests/results of NAC to the above noted individual at the USACE Alaska District Security Office.

NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURES EFFORTS: Contractor employees scheduled to access the DoD determined National Infrastructures, i.e., Powerhouses, Switchyards, Locks/Dams or other restricted/sensitive areas are required to submit a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal Records (History) Check from the state where the work will be performed to the Contracting Officer no later than ten

(10) working days after contract award. In addition to providing the individual Criminal Records (History) Check, contractor employees scheduled to have access to the National Infrastructures for six (6) months or longer required a favorable Public Trust Background Investigation (SF- 85P), which includes fingerprints (FD-258). Contractor employees may have the fingerprint card (FD-258) completed by local law enforcement anyone qualified in the USACE Alaska District Field Offices, or by making an appointment with the USACE Alaska District Security Officer, Mr. Shane B. Finney, 907-753-2590 email:

shane.b.finney@usace.army.mil. The contractor shall have each applicable employee provide the completed SF-85P and FD-258 to the Alaska Security Office as soon as possible after contract award, but definitely prior to the employee being permitted access to the work area.

3. REQUIRED INSURANCE: Contract clause 52.228-5 applies to this contract even if the work or any portion of the work is not performed on a Government installation. In accordance with FAR 52.228-5 and FAR 28.307-2, the contractor shall procure and thereafter maintain the following minimum insurance coverage throughout the performance period of this contract. The contractor must present evidence of insurance coverage as describe below to the Contracting Officer.

Insurance is required as follows: Either Workman's Compensation or Employer's Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000.00.

General Liability. The Contracting Officer shall…