W911PT21Q0034.pdf

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(No Collect Calls)

W911PT21Q0034 05-Mar-2021

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

5182665089

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

04:00 PM 12 Mar 2021

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W911PT9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

LAUREN SCRIPPS

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

BLUEARC

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND-WARREN (WVA)

ATTN: CCTA-HDW/BLDG 10

1 BUFFINGTON STREET

WATERVLIET NY 12189-4000

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W911PT 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND-WARREN (WVA)

SERVICES TEAM

ATTN: CCTA-HDW/BLDG 10

1 BUFFINGTON STREET

WATERVLIET NY 12189-4000

TEL: 518-266-4535 FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$16,500,000

NAICS:

541330

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W911PT21Q0034

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

LOCAL NARRATIVES

A.__ NOTICE OF WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

(a) IMPORTANT DELIVERY/QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

(1) ALL OFFERORS MUST CAREFULLY REVIEW THE DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IN THE

REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION. WHEN SUBMITTING AN OFFER/BID, PLEASE

ENSURE THAT YOU CAN MEET THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

(2) ON TIME DELIVERY IS VERY CRITICAL. THEREFORE, YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS INDICATED IN ANY RESULTANT AWARD. FAILURE TO

COMPLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION

OF THE ORDER OR REQUIRE CONSIDERATION IF THE GOVERNMENT ELECTS TO EXTEND

DELIVERY. (NOTE: Non-availability of raw materials, subcontractor issues, scheduling conflicts, should be considered at the time you are submitting your offer/bid. They are not acceptable excuses for failing to meet the delivery after award).

(3) PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT CONFORM TO THE CONTRACT ARE JUST AS

IMPORTANT AS MEETING THE REQUIRED DELIVERY. DELIVERY OF NON-CONFORMING

PRODUCTS RESULTS IN DELIVERY DELAYS AND INCREASED COSTS TO THE ARSENAL.

(4) PAST PERFORMANCE FOR QUALITY AND DELIVERY MAY BE A MAJOR

CONSIDERATION IN MAKING DETERMINATIONS FOR FUTURE CONTRACT AWARDS.

NOTICE: Throughout this document we may use the terms “we” and “you”, the term “we” means the government of the United States of America, and the term “you” means the contractor.

(b) WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS:

“Watervliet Arsenal Information for Contractors” document is incorporated by reference in all solicitations and contracts. The full text version of the instructions is available at Internet address:

http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf Upon request, the contracting officer will make its full text available.”

POC - CONTRACT SPECIALIST/BUYER: Lauren Scripps

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 518-266-5089

E-MAIL ADDRESS: lauren.a.scripps.civ@mail.mil

CONTRACTOR DUNS NUMBER/CAGE CODE/FAX NUMBER:

Please provide the following information for your company.

VENDOR NAME: _________________________

VENDOR POC: __________________________

POC PHONE: ____________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS (see note below): __________________________

DUNS NUMBER _______________________

CAGE CODE (if known) __________________

TAX ID NUMBER ________________________

VENDOR FAX NUMBER ________________

NOTE: Your e-mail address is required so that in the event you receive the resultant award, we can e-mail it to you.

If we experience difficulties with e-mail, it will be data faxed.

(c) AWCF BULK FUND ___ DOES __X__ DOES NOT APPLY

(d) POSTERS:

(1) Contracts for Material, Supplies, Articles and Equipment Exceeding $15,000/Service Contract Labor Standards. Orders subject to these Acts require contractors to post WH Publication 1313, “Employee Rights on Government Contracts”.

(2) Construction Orders. Orders for construction require contractors to post WH Publication 1321, “Employee Rights under the Davis Bacon” and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance poster on “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.”

(3) These posters can be accessed electronically at http://www.dol.gov .

(4) Hard copies of the posters will be made available upon request to the contracting officer.

(e) PAYMENTS:

Any vendor that receives an award (except those paid by credit card or accommodation check) can view invoice payments made by DFAS at https://wawf.eb.mil/ using the “my invoice” system. You will be required to register in order to view payments. Payment information is maintained for 120 days from invoice payment. Vendors can find out when invoices have been paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), etc. This website can save valuable time and frustration over billing questions and it is a free service.

(f) RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

The contractor shall not release or authorize release of DoD specifications; acceptance test results; information involving critical military technology; or any other information in which the DoD maintains proprietary rights, or is otherwise confidential or classified. This restriction includes any endorsement by the Department of Army of a contractor. Release of information under the circumstances referenced above requires the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer responsible for this contract. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with, and comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, page 22, paragraph 5-48, of AR 360-1 may be found at http://www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r360_1.pdf

C.__ Submission of Recordable Injuries and Illness Cases (Dec 2012) (ACC-Warren (WVA)) Watervliet Arsenal is pursuing OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recognition. The VPP impacts all contractors whose employees cumulatively work more than 1000 hours per quarter within a calendar year at Watervliet Arsenal (herein referred to as “applicable contractors”).

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure its employees and managers are in full compliance with OSHA requirements and have a general understanding of VPP. Detailed information on VPP is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html . All contractors, whether regularly involved in routine site operations or engaged in temporary projects such as construction or repair, must follow the safety and health rules of Watervliet Arsenal.

Applicable contractors are required to annually submit to Watervliet Arsenal, ATTN: TAWV-XO-S/Safety Office, Bldg. 10, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet, NY 12189-4000 or email: usarmy.watervliet.tacom.list.wate-safety@mail.mil the following documents (covering the previous calendar year quarters) by 15 January:

‐ Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR) - the number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees that a site has experienced in a given time frame.

‐ Days Away, Restricted, and/or Transfer Case Incident Rate (DART) - Number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, and/or job transfer that a site has experienced in a given time frame.

‐ OSHA Form 300A

Applicable contractors may submit the above immediately following the completion of a quarter, if desired.

C.__ CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR)

(a) The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields in the format using the following web address: https://www.ecmra.mil/. The required information includes the following:

(1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative;

(2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

(3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

(4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data;

(5) Direct labor hours (including sub-contractors);

(6) Direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractors);

(7) Total payments (including sub-contractors);

(8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different);

(9) Data collection cost;

(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);

(11) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);

(12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

(13) Number of contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

(b) Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: https://armycmra.dmdc.osd.mil/ and clicking on the “Send an Email” link which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right hand side of the login page.

H.__ SERVICES/CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

(a) SCHEDULE UNIT OF MEASURE NOTE: When "LOT" is stated as a unit of measure it is the equivalent to

"JOB".

(b) WORK PERFORMED ON-SITE AT WATERVLIET ARSENAL:

The contractor agrees that each employee working at Watervliet Arsenal will sign the “Contractor Personnel Agreement on Non-Disclosure of Watervliet Arsenal Technology below. Signatures must be received by the Contract Administrator before work may begin and any resultant delay won’t be considered an excusable delay to contract performance as defined in the contract clause “Default”. Additional copies of this Non-Disclosure Statement can be found on the Internet at http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/nondis.pdf

(d) CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AGREEMENT ON NON-DISCLOSURE

OF WATERVLIET ARSENAL TECHNOLOGY

(1) The Undersigned, as an employee of _________________________ (Name of Firm) agrees to the following terms and conditions.

(2) Any knowledge gained, as a result of my being permitted on Watervliet Arsenal’s premises, concerning cannon production technology (as defined below) or other technology on any defense item being manufactured or developed at Watervliet Arsenal, will not be released outside of _________________________ (Name of firm) and/or the United States of America (this prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the company’s domestic and foreign subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.), nor will such technology be used to manufacture or assist another in the manufacture of cannon (as described below) or other defense items being manufactured or developed at Watervliet Arsenal, without the written prior approval of Watervliet Arsenal.

(3) Definitions:

(a) CANNON: is defined as any and all components/parts of a complete assembly consisting of a tube, breech mechanism, tube attachments, muzzle appendages, firing mechanisms, and all integral components.

It may also be a component of a weapons system of 40mm Bore or over such as tank guns, towed and self-propelled howitzers, naval guns, mortars and recoilless guns.

(b) CANNON PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: is defined as the technical data package and manufacturing technology.

(1) TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE: cannon engineering drawings, specifications and standards.

(2) MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY: technical knowledge, documentation, assistance and equipment and machines used and/or useful in the manufacturing of cannon.

(c) TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: the know how collected, trade secrets, production experience and special skills necessary for the production of cannon and the technical information and inventions necessary for the manufacture of cannon and relating to the manufacture of cannon.

(d) TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION: manufacturing technical data comprised of drawings, specifications, schemes, composition, descriptions, methods of calculations, instructions and other information necessary for the manufacture of cannon.

(e) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: all assistance required to make practical and economical use of the technology required to manufacture cannon, such as delivery of documentation, training of personnel, instructions, consultations and acquainting of specialists with the most economical method of using this technology in the manufacture of cannon.

(f) EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES: production machines, machine accessories, apparatuses, spare parts and tooling used for cannon manufacture.

TYPED OR PRINTED NAME, SIGNATURE DATE

TYPED OR PRINTED NAME, SIGNATURE DATE

TYPED OR PRINTED NAME, SIGNATURE DATE

(e) JOB SITE AVAILABILITY:

The work site will be available for performance during normal business hours:

Monday through Thursday Business Hours: 7:00 a.m. EST to 4:00 p.m. EST

Friday Business Hours: Every other Friday from 7:00 a.m. EST to 3:00 p.m. EST

Fridays will be staggered with every other Friday being a closed business day. The first Friday of 2021 to be closed is January 1, 2021.

Based on the above, service contractors should call contract/purchase order administrator in advance if service is scheduled for a Friday to determine if the Arsenal will be open for business.

When a federal holiday is normally observed on Friday, the Arsenal may be closed on the preceding Thursday. In this case, contact the contract/purchase order administrator in advance if scheduling service to determine if the Arsenal will be open for business.

Work at other than the above hours won’t be allowed unless the contractor makes an application at least 48 hours in advance and gets written contracting officer approval. No guarantee is made that the job site will be made available other than as stated above.

(f) CONTROL OF FOREIGN VISITORS TO WATERVLIET ARSENAL:

Offerors are advised that any employee or representative of their company who is not a U.S. citizen, (or is representing a foreign company) and is a U.S. citizen), planning on visiting the Watervliet Arsenal for the purpose of attending: bid conferences, bid openings, site visits, engineering services, or any other visit related to this solicitation will be escorted at all times by an arsenal representative while on the installation grounds.

Therefore, offerors must notify the Contracting Officer in advance (a minimum of two [2] weeks) of any proposed visit by a non-U.S. citizen or U.S. citizen representing a foreign firm, to assure proper clearance for entry into the arsenal. Failure to comply, or disclose a foreign national visitor, may subject the Contractor to the penalties set forth in 18 U.S.C.A. Section 1001, Chapter 14.

Due to manpower constraints, Watervliet Arsenal is often unable to provide escort services during contract performance. Therefore, if the resulting contract requires performance on Watervliet Arsenal property, employees, individuals or subcontractors representing the successful offeror who are not U.S. citizens may not, depending on staffing levels and the availability of escorts, be allowed access to the Arsenal for purpose of contract performance.

Be further advised that the inability of the Arsenal to provide escorts resulting in denial of access to Watervliet Arsenal of the aforementioned personnel will not be considered an excusable delay to contract performance as defined in the contract clause “Default” contained in the contract. Therefore, offerors should consider the above contingencies during offer preparation.

(h) CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION:

Contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence, and when working in situations where their actions could be construed as official government acts.

Electronic Bids/Proposals/Commercial Offers Required in Response to this Solicitation (November 2019) ACC-

WRN (WVA)

(a) All Army Contracting Command - Warren (WVA) solicitations will be publicized on the Beta.SAM.gov website (https://beta.sam.gov/). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages, when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) Bids/Proposals must be submitted in electronic media. When submitting your bid/proposal electronically, the bid/proposal and any supplemental information (such as spreadsheets, backup data, technical information), can be submitted using any of the following electronic formats:

(1) Microsoft* Office Products (Watervliet can read Microsoft* Office 2007 and lower); Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Spreadsheets must be sent in a format that includes all formulate macro and format information. Print image is not acceptable.

(2) Files in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format). Scanners should be set to 300 dots per inch.

(3) Files in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML documents must not contain active links to live Internet sites or pages. All linked information must be contained within your electronic bid/offer and be accessible offline.

(4) Other electronic formats are not acceptable.

(c) Transmission methods:

(1) As of 12 November 2019 until further notice, all proposals / bids must be submitted to the following email address:

usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.contractoffers@mail.mil

DO NOT E-MAIL BIDS/PROPOSALS TO THE BUYERS. ENSURE THE EMAIL HAS A SUBJECT LINE.

THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE E-MAIL MUST READ:

BID-[solicitation number] or PROPOSAL-[solicitation number], whichever is applicable [Name of Company/offeror] OPENS [opening date for bids] or CLOSES [closing date for proposals], whichever is applicable.

Maximum size of each e-mail shall be 10 megabytes. Use the file compression described in the NOTE in paragraph

(a) (4) above. You may use multiple e-mail messages for each bid/submission, however, you must annotate the subject lines as described above for each message, and number them in this manner: “Message 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3”.

Attachments CANNOT have any of the following extensions: ade, adp, app, asx, bas, bat, chm, cmd, com, cpl, crt, csh, exe, fxp, hlp, hta, inf, ins, isp, js, jse, ksh, lnk, mda, mdb, mde, mdt, mdw, mdz, msc, msi, msp, mst, ops, pcd, pif, prf, prg, reg, scf, scr, sct, shb, shs, url, vb, vbe, vbs, wsc, wsf, wsh, ade, adp, asx, bas, bat, chm, cmd, com, cpl, crt, exe, hlp, hta, htm, html, htc, inf, ins, isp, js, jse, lnk, mda, mdb, mde, mdz, mht, mhtml, msc, msi, msp, mst, pcd, pif, prf, reg, scf, scr, sct, shb, shs, shtm, shtml, stm, url, vb, vbe, vbs, wsc, wsf, wsh, xml, dir, dcr, plg, spl, swf

Ensure that filenames of attachments DO NOT contain spaces to limit virus scanners rejecting the email as unscannable.

NOTE (Compression): The above formats may be submitted in compressed form using Winzip*. NOTE: Winzip file(s) will need to have an extension of .zzz in order to be received at Watervliet Arsenal.

(d) Please select only one medium by which to transmit each bid/proposal. For instance, do not submit a bid/proposal via ASFI BRS AND e-mail.

(e) Timely receipt of offers/proposals:

(1) Your attention is called to the solicitation closing date and time on the solicitation is local time for the Army Contracting Command – Warren (WVA). Lateness rules for electronic submissions for bids are outlined in FAR 52.214-7, “Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bids,” for proposals in FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition” or FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.” Pay particular attention to the applicable clause as it relates to the timing of submissions.

(2) NOTE: There is no “expected” or “target” length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned to submit their proposals allowing adequate time for submission.

(3) Solicitations may remain posted on the FBO after the solicitation closes. Even though the system will allow you to submit a proposal after the closing date/time, your proposal will be considered late and may not be considered for award.

(f) Security Note: If you choose to password-protect access to your bid/offer, you must provide the password to Watervliet Arsenal at least ten days prior to the opening/closing date. Contact the buyer identified in Clause 52.0000-4200, “Watervliet Arsenal Information/Requirements”. Passwords used only for the purpose of write protecting files need not be provided.

(g) Electronic bids/proposals must include, as minimum:

(1) E-mailed bids/proposals must include a signed SF 33 cover sheet, SF 1449 or SF 1442 (whichever is applicable) that can be scanned. If scanned, attach it to your e-mail offer (or first e-mail message if you are sending multiple e-mails due to length).

(2) All applicable fill-in provisions. For solicitations issued on an SF 33 or SF 1442, this would include Sections A, B, F, and K. For solicitations issued on an SF 1449, you must review the solicitation to ascertain where all of the required fill-ins are located since commercial acquisitions do not have designated sections.

(3) A statement of agreement to all the terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation.

(4) Any other information required by the solicitation.

(h) Please see FAR 14.406 for a description of the steps the Government shall take with regard to unreadable electronic bids received via the media described in paragraphs (b) above. See FAR 15.207(c) for a description of steps the government shall take with regard to unreadable proposals.

(i) Bidders/Offerors shall make every effort to ensure that their bid/proposal is virus-free. Bids/proposals (or portions thereof) submitted which DO reflect the presence of a virus, or which are otherwise rendered unreadable by damage in electronic transit, shall be treated as “unreadable” per paragraph (h) above. Use of any formats other than those listed above may result in the file being quarantined and will be considered by Watervliet Arsenal to be “unreadable” files.

Note (Macros): The virus scanning software used by our e-mail systems cannot always distinguish a macro from a virus. Therefore, sending a macro embedded in an email message or an email attachment may cause the email bid/offer to be quarantined. In that event paragraph (g) above applies.

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C.__ REQUEST FOR QUOTE RESPONSES

ALL RESPONSES MUST BE ELECTRONIC. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE RESPONSES USING

THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

(a) Email to: lauren.a.scripps.civ@mail.mil and usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.contractoffers@mail.mil

(b) Request for Quotes must be filled out completely and sent in its entirety to be considered responsive.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Performance Work Statement Blue ArcTM for Rapid Cannon Rough Machining

1.0 Purpose

The intent of this task is to improve the fabrication of Benét Laboratories mission components by the use of a rapid bulk material removal process similar to electrochemical machining.

2.0 Background

Cannon and gun systems are manufactured with newer alloys and coatings to meet higher levels of performance as well as environmental requirements. It has become necessary to adopt new machining methods to accurately shape high strength steel, aerospace and/or refractory alloys for defense applications.

GE has developed an electroerosion process trademarked as Blue Arc™ to remove large amounts of material more economically than standard Electrochemical Machining (ECM) processes. Electroerosion is a non‐ conventional machining process that uses controlled sparks and anodic dissolution to rapidly remove material from the workpiece surface. The process is ideally suited for rapid bulk material removal of forged cannon and cannon components. Finished machining can be completed through electrochemical machining and/or conventional machining practices. Under contract W15QKN‐13‐C‐0061 GE R&D completed a development effort to bore Inconel 718 bar stock with Blue Arc. The government received an unlimited use license for this technology for the manufacturing of Army components through the industrial organic base. This effort will continue the work under the previous contract and apply the process to high strength steel cannon forgings.

3.0 Applicable Documents: N/A

4.0 Performance Objectives

4.1. Process Development: The contractor shall assist the Government in developing a process for the fabrication of the following items.

4.1.1. Rough Machine Task: The contractor shall assist the Government in the development of a rough manufacturing process utilizing Blue Arc to machine the external and internal diameter profiles of the 3 demonstration tubes per the following:

4.1.1.1. Cylinder 1 ‐ BL‐56244 short 155mm section

4.1.1.2. Cylinder 2 ‐ BL‐56245 short 81mm section

4.1.1.3. Cylinder 3 ‐ BL‐56246 long 155mm section Long length Boring ‐ Length 72”

4.1.2. The material of these components is SAE 4340 steel bar or forging stock.

4.1.3. Cylinders must start from a blank per the following specifications:

4.1.3.1. BL‐56247 Cylinder 1 ‐ Blank

4.1.3.2. BL‐56248 Cylinder 2 – Blank

4.1.3.3. BL‐56249 Cylinder 3 – Blank

4.1.4. Process Characterization Task: This Task will encompass all activities involved in the characterization of the Blue Arc‐processed parts generated in section 4.1.1. In particular, the contractor shall evaluate samples for surface finish, overall shape/form, and average linear machining rate, with other analyses performed at the discretion of the program Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). Samples will be sectioned and/or mounted as needed to obtain high‐quality data.

4.1.5. Deliverable: Electrochemical Machining (ECM) tooling.

4.2. Material Demonstration: The contractor will perform a best case effort to demonstrate the electro‐ Erosion machining process on the materials listed in section 4.2.1.

4.2.1. Material Demonstration:

4.2.1.1. Titanium – Ti‐6Al‐4V per SAE AMS6930

4.2.1.2. Carbide Rich Steels

4.2.1.3. Cold Spray Tantalum Alloy – Ta10W

4.2.1.4. Nano‐ferritic materials

4.2.2. The contractors shall determine the sample size and configuration to best demonstrate the performance of the Blue Arc process on shaping these materials.

4.2.3. Demonstration shall include the evaluation of the microstructure to establish the depth of a heat affected zone, surface finish measurements, dimensional inspection of the machined region to determine process accuracy, and machining rate.

4.3. Test bed: Apparatus Design/Build In this Task, the contractor will perform all needed design and build activities to provide the experimental apparatus to be used for the Blue Arc test and evaluation of Task

4.1.1. The contractor shall plan to consult actively with the program TPOC, in order to select an apparatus form factor that will closely approximate activities currently underway at the U.S. Army Benet Labs. Therefore, the designs and configurations described here are representative of one possible system of study, in order to provide a concrete illustration of our approach, the intent is to provide a platform to study additional systems applications of Blue Arc for Army Manufacturing. The apparatus shall be fabricated by the contractor or a sub‐contractor who specializes in machine tool building.

4.3.1. Deliverable: Electrochemical Machining (ECM) tooling.

4.4. Upgrade: The contractor shall review existing ECM hardware and provide a plan to upgrade the cell to include Blue Arc. This task will include specifying, power supplies, electrolyte pumping, electrolyte monitoring and filtration, tool holding, tool design and electrical connection for the cutting tool. In the event the cell is not capable of upgrade the contractor shall provide a specification for a dedicated machine to bore cannon forgings.

4.5. Training: In this task, the contractor will work with Benet Labs to train Army personnel on the Blue Arc process, design of tooling, and Blue Arc Apparatus operation of Task 4.1.1 that are being developed in this program.

4.5.1. Training shall be conducted by subject matter experts who have implemented, supported and or operated the process. Training shall include lecture and/or hands on demonstration of the Blue Arc™ process.

4.5.1.1. Benét employees will be trained on the Blue Arc™ process over a period of no more than 10 weeks. The contractor shall consult with the TPOC to determine the appropriate number of attendees, training content, and the location of the training.

4.5.1.2. Training shall include demonstration of the Blue Arc™ process on the cylinders identified in section 4.1.1. The contractor can select an alternative component with an inner diameter between 19mm and 100mm with an outer diameter less than 300mm to economically meet training objectives.

5.0 Deliverables

5.1. Written Deliverables

5.1.1. The contractor shall prepare and deliver to the requesting agency in PDF or MS‐Word electronic format a technical report describing the development and evaluation of the Blue Arc process developed in section 4 within 45 days of completion of the tasks of section 4.0. Proprietary information contained within this report shall be clearly marked to restrict release as an CCDC‐ AC technical report as DoDD 5230.24, distribution Statement B – Authorized to U.S. Government Agencies only.

5.1.2. Technical Drawings ‐ The contractor shall prepare and deliver technical drawings and specifications of the test cell designed and fabricated in section 4.0

5.1.3. R&D Project Summary ‐ The contractor shall prepare and deliver a Research and Development (R&D) Project Summary (CDRL A001)

5.2. Material Deliverables

5.2.1. Electrochemical Cell fabricated in section 4.3

5.2.2. ECM tooling from Section 4.1

6.0 General Requirements and Information

6.1. The period of performance of the contract shall commence upon award of the contract.

6.1.1. Completion of the tasks for section 4.0 shall be completed no later than 270 days after award of the contract.

6.1.2. Training shall be completed no later than 30 days from completion of tasks 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3.

6.1.3. Status reviews and meetings will be completed on a quarterly basis by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

6.2. Tailoring of the Blue Arc™ technology to our application may result in intellectual property generation with the possibility of collaborative patents and/or collaboratively authored defensive publications. If any Subject Invention* is made during the performance of this agreement, title shall be held jointly, unless the parties otherwise agree in writing. Therefore, the parties shall promptly report to each other any Subject Invention made during the performance of this agreement.

*"Subject Invention" means any invention made in the performance of work under this contract.

6.3. Contract Officer Representative:

TBD

U.S. Army CCDC‐AC

RDAR‐WSB‐L

Benét Laboratories 1 Buffington St.

Watervliet, NY 12189‐4000 Phone: 518‐266‐xxx

6.4. Technical POC:

Christopher Humiston U.S. Army RDECOM‐ARDEC

RDAR‐WSB‐P

Benét Laboratories 1 Buffington St.

Watervliet, NY 12189‐4000 Phone: 518‐266‐3938 Fax: 518‐266‐3951 christopher.j.humiston2.civ@mail.mil

6.5. Accounting for Contract Service:

6.5.1. The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Blue Arc TM for Rapid

Cannon Rough Machining via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/

6.5.2. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil/

7.0 Shipping Provisions

Deliverables shall be sent to the following POCs:

7.1. Non‐Explosive Shipments:

Attn: Christopher Humiston

US ARMY ‐ ARDEC

RDAR‐WSB‐PB

Watervliet Arsenal, NY 12019 518‐266‐3938 christopher.j.humiston2.civ@mail.mil

7.2. No Explosive Shipments to be made.

7.3. No Classified Shipments to be made.

8.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Performance Objective/PWS Reference Para

Performance Indicator

Standard Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

Report para 5.1.1 Timeliness

Contractor shall furnish a technical report detailing the application of the Blue

Arc process

+/‐ 10 days Technical Review

Report para 5.1.2 Timeliness

Contractor shall furnish technical drawings detailing the prototype Blue Arc machine

+/‐ 10 days Technical Review

Report para 5.1.3 Timeliness

Contractor shall furnish a Research and

Development (R&D) Project Summary

+/‐ 10 days Technical Review

9.0 Location

Place of performance is at contractor’s site: General Electric Global Research Center (GE), Niskayuna New York.

10.0 Classification

10.1. The security classification level for this effort is UNCLASSIFIED.

11.0 Environmental Checklist:

11.1. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement, or Status‐of‐ Forces Agreement. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200‐1, and any specifications within this contract to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

11.2. Compliance with Green Procurement Requirements: Contractor shall follow Federal EPA Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) and Army Contracting Command Quick Guide (https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick‐Guide‐for‐Sustainable‐ Procurement.docx) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials; materials that are resource‐efficient;

materials with the maximum recycled content; materials harvested on a sustained yield basis; and products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use, and reuse.

11.3. Compliance with License and Certification Requirements: Contractor shall obtain all license and certification required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all plans, notifications, reports, submittal documents, and fees required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local authority and/or agency as necessary to adhere to the specification of this contract. All required licenses and certifications required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and/or regulations shall be considered a contract deliverable upon award

11.4. Notification of Federal and State Regulators: Contractor shall immediately notify the Designated Government Representative (DGR) and COR of the arrival on site of any Federal, State, and/or DoD environmental regulator or enforcement agent and/or the receipt of any correspondence from a Federal or State environmental agency.

11.5. Inspections of Work Sites: Contractor shall submit to potential Federal, State, Army and installation work site environmental regulatory inspections and/or investigations into noncompliance, and fully cooperate with such inspections/investigations by providing the appropriate records and documentation. Environmental regulatory agencies are authorized by law to inspect any work site for environmental compliance with regulatory requirements. If an inspection is conducted, it will not stop or disrupt ongoing contract activities. The inspection will only require the work site environmental officer, or supervisor/manager to answer questions and/or escort the inspector to specific work site areas with the potential to affect environmental quality.

11.6. Reporting Noncompliance: Contractor shall immediately report any nonconformance and/or noncompliance with applicable Federal, State or Local environmental laws, Army and installation environmental regulations or policies to the COR and DGR.

11.7. Conformance with Environmental Management System: Contractor shall take the necessary actions to identify, monitor, and control those contract operations and activities that pose risk of contamination, or can negatively impact the natural and/or human environment.

11.8. Use of Hazardous Materials: Contractor shall assign all hazardous materials management responsibilities to the appointed ECD. Contractor shall contact the DGR or COR to obtain technical assistance from Environmental Office for assisting the ECD with achieving and maintaining compliance with hazardous material storage, issue, use, and disposal requirements. Contractor shall submit to the COR and/or DGR a hazardous material inventory. The hazardous material inventory will be submitted 30 days prior to commencement of work for contracts that exceed 180 consecutive days. The inventory list will contain the hazardous material type and maximum quantities of materials anticipated to be stored on‐site. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. The Contractor shall maintain copies of Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials used and stored on‐ site during performance of the contract. Contractor shall not supply or deliver any hazardous materials or chemicals to an installation that are listed on EPA toxic chemical list without prior written approval from DGR and/or COR.

11.9. Prevention of Spills: Contractor shall adopt the installation's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) if transporting, processing, storing, or in any way managing hazardous waste, hazardous material, petroleum‐oils‐lubricants, or other restricted items. In case of a spill, the person in control of the spill site or their designated representative shall take appropriate action to protect workers and bystanders; contain the spill (if it can be done safely); secure the spill site;

restrict ignition sources; and immediately contact the installation Fire and Emergency Services (Fire Department).

11.10. Protection of Sensitive Areas: Contractor shall comply with all installation designated sensitive and/or off‐limit area restrictions. Sensitive areas are generally demarked indicating what activities (e.g., driving, digging, foot traffic) are prohibited. The Contractor shall also adhere to the following installation sensitive areas requirements:

11.10.1. Cultural Resources Sites: Do not excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise deface any archeological resource located on public lands.

11.10.2. Endangered Species Habitats: Do not initiate any action that may disturb, endanger, or damage to any degree the habitat of a threaten and endangered species.

11.10.3. Wetlands: Do not excavate or take any action that could fill or damage any wetland unless working under a project specific Corps of Engineers 404 permit. Wetlands include streams, riparian areas, bogs, marshes, and swamps

11.11. Corrective Action for Noncompliance: Contractor shall when given a verbal and/or written notice of environmental noncompliance or nonconformance by the COR, take immediate corrective action.

Failure or refusal to comply promptly may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to invoke the appropriate contractual remedies. This may cause all or part of the work to be stopped immediately until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

11.12 Noise: Make the maximum use of low‐noise emission products, as certified by the EPA. Blasting or use of explosives will not be permitted without written permission from the Contracting Officer, and then only during the designated times. Pile‐driving operations shall be coordinated through the DGR and COR.

11.13 Mercury Materials: Mercury is prohibited, unless specified otherwise, and with the exception of mercury vapor lamps and fluorescent lamps. Dumping of mercury‐containing materials and devices such as mercury vapor lamps, fluorescent lamps, and mercury switches, in rubbish containers is prohibited. Remove without breaking, pack to prevent breakage, and transport out of the activity in an unbroken condition for disposal as directed. Immediately report to the DGR and COR instances of breakage or mercury spillage. Clean mercury spill area to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

Cleanup of a mercury spill shall not be recycled and shall be managed as a hazardous waste for disposal.

11.14 Universal Waste / e‐Waste Management: Universal waste including but not limited to some mercury containing building products such florescent lamps, mercury vapor lamps, high pressure sodium lamps, CRTs, batteries, aerosol paint containers, electrical equipment containing PCBs, and consumed electronic devices, shall be managed in accordance with applicable environmental law and installation instructions.

11.15 Pollution Prevention / Hazardous Waste Minimization: Minimize the use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste. Consult with the Environmental Office for suggestions and to obtain a copy of the installation's pollution prevention/hazardous waste minimization plan for supporting waste minimization goals.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232- 7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

N/A

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Services 2-in-1

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0490

Issue By DoDAAC W911PT

Admin DoDAAC** W911PT

Inspect By DoDAAC N/A

Ship To Code N/A

Ship From Code N/A

Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) N/A

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) W911PT

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) (Contracting Officer) W911PT

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

Lauren Scripps, Contract Specialist, lauren.a.scripps.civ@mail.mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot Blue Arc Services

FFP

Blue Arc™ for Bulk Material Removals for Cannon Rough Machining, as well as training and a technology demonstrator to prove out the process in accordance with the statement of work which is herto attached and incorporated.

Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination does not apply.

Contracting Officer Representative is TBD, Phone TBD

MID:

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: BLUEARC

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-MAY-2021 TO

30-APR-2022

N/A ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND-

WARREN (WVA)

SERVICES TEAM

ATTN: CCTA-HDW/BLDG 10

1 BUFFINGTON STREET

WATERVLIET NY…