W911PT26QA057.pdf

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4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

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ITEM NUMBER

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

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SERVICE-DISABLED

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SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

calls)

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Chrome Plating TanksInstrument Name:

Instrument Name: Chrome Plating Tanks for the Minor Chrome Plating Tank Systems

This solicitation will be Sole Source to CROSSAIR LLC for Watervliet Arsenal, NY. The

Government intends to award one (1) Firm Fixed Price type purchase order based on the evaluation criteria below.

IMPORTANT! OFFERS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED USING THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

(a) Email to: katja.fox.civ@army.mil

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

Instructions to Offerors:

Instructions for completing and submitting an offer are as follows:

Offerors are required to:

1. Sign the cover page and complete all fill-ins in the solicitation document; and

2. Write the proposed price on Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001; CLIN 0002 and Failure to submit a full offer as outlined may result in the offeror being rejected if not within the required time and date listed. Since discussions are not anticipated for this solicitation, Offerors are cautioned to consult with the PCO before submitting an offer that takes exception to any term or condition of this solicitation.

REQUEST FOR QUOTE RESPONSES

W911PT26QA057

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

USING

THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

(a) Email to: katja.fox.civ@army.mil

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

EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2009)

(a) We will award a contract to the offeror that:

1. submits the lowest evaluated bid or offer, and

2. submits a bid or proposal that meets all the material requirements of this solicitation, and

3. meets all the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104

(b) To make sure that you meet the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104 we may:

1. arrange a visit to your plant and perform a preaward survey;

2. ask you to provide financial, technical, production, or managerial background information.

(c) Options. We will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. We may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate us to exercise the option(s).

(d) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, we may accept an offer (or part of an offer), regardless of whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

(a) The contractor and all associated subcontractors' employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or

Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9 "Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel") as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

(b) For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries

(NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2)

Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or

(3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personal Management.

(c) For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards, and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index

(NCICIII)

and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures elsewhere in Section C; Non-disclosure Statement; for OCONUS locations, refer to the

Status of Forces Agreement and other theater regulations.

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: Katja Fox

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 518-266-5757

E-MAIL ADDRESS: katja.fox.civ@army.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): ________________________________________________

UNIQUE ENTITY ID: _________________________________________

CAGE CODE (if known): __________________________________________

TAX ID 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://piee.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

DELIVERY INFORMATION

(a) Effective 1 March, 2020, all commercial carriers must request an appointment for delivery to

Watervliet Arsenal through the Carrier Appointment System (CAS). Carriers can register for CAS at https://eta.sddc.army.mil/. In the event that a carrier is either unable to register for CAS, or if

CAS is down, carriers must call the transportation desk at 518-266-5858 to schedule an appointment.

Note(s):

i. Late/early arrivals may be rescheduled to the next available appointment date.

ii. This will not apply to small package carriers such as FEDEX, UPS, or DHL.

(b) NOTICE: NORMAL DELIVERY HOURS FOR RECEIPT OF SUPPLIES AT WATERVLIET

ARSENAL ARE AS FOLLOWS: Monday through Thursday Business Hours: 6:30 A.M. EST to 3:30

P.M. EST Friday Business Hours: Every other Friday from 6:30 A.M. EST to 2:00 P.M. EST

Fridays will be staggered with every other Friday being a closed business day. The first Friday of

2026 to be closed is January 09, 2026.

BASED ON THE ABOVE, CONTRACTORS SHOULD CALL THE CONTRACT/PURCHASE

ORDER ADMINISTRATOR IN ADVANCE IF DELIVERY IS SCHEDULED FOR A FRIDAY TO

FIND OUT IF THE ARSENAL WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

Also, when a federal holiday is normally observed on a Friday, the arsenal may be closed on the preceding Thursday. In these instances, please contact the contract/purchase order administrator in advance of delivery if Thursday delivery is anticipated to determine if the arsenal will be open for business.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION SHOULD BE NOTED WHEN SCHEDULING DELIVERIES AS

WATERVLIET ARSENAL WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY STORAGE, DEMURRAGE OR

SHIPPER LABOR COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF CONTRACTOR ATTEMPTED

DELIVERIES ARRIVING DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS.

(b) ITEM DESCRIPTION:

The material delivered hereon must be tagged or otherwise identified by placing the purchase order

/contract number on the packing slip or it will be returned at the contractor's expense. If more than one item is involved, material must be segregated by item and must be tagged or otherwise identified by item number. National stock number, when applicable, must be shown on all vendor's documents, such as Bill of Lading, Notice of Shipment, delivery or packing slip, etc.

HQ-AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROCEDURES

Complete AMC Protest Procedures can be found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-

Resources/ An agency protest may be filed with either the contracting officer or to HQAMC but not both following the procedures listed on the website above.

Disclosure of Unit Price Information (Jun 2004)

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification

Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices of the awardee in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5

USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your objection to such release prior to submission of initial proposals.

PROMPT PAYMENT NOTICE TO FAR 52.212-4 (MAY 2013)

In accordance with the prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR 1315 referenced in FAR 52.212-4

Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, specifically 5 CFR 1315-4(b)(1)(B), Government acceptance shall be deemed to have occurred constructively on the 30th day after the contractor delivered the supplies or performed the services.

ALL OR NONE-COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION

(a) This provision serves as an addendum that modifies paragraph (h) of FAR 52.212-1, entitled

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS. Paragraph (h) is modified to say that the proposal or quote must offer to provide the total quantity of the items in this solicitation.

(b) Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Offers submitted for less than the total quantities of all the items in this solicitation will NOT be considered for award.

Notice for AbilityOne Subcontracting Goal Credit

"Note: In accordance with Public Law 102-396, AbilityOne organizations will be afforded the maximum practical opportunity to participate as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of this contract. As prescribed by 10 U.S.C. 2410d and Section 9077 of Public

Law 102-396, and in accordance with DFARS 219.703, Eligibility requirements for participating in the program, offerors may receive credit towards the small business subcontracting goal for subcontracts placed with qualified nonprofit agencies participating in the AbilityOne program.

AbilityOne organizations are qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind and other severely disabled that are approved by the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or

Severely Disabled under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48).

For additional information on AbilityOne's program and products see http://www.abilityone.gov

/index.html. For additional information on DoD activities

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Revision 01; 05/01/2024

Minor Chrome Plating Tanks

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Overview

A. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for the performance of the

Watervliet Arsenal's Minor Chromium Plating line. Where brand name is specified, an equivalent product can be provided. However, it is incumbent on the contractor proposing alternate product to justify equivalency.

B. Contractor will:

1. Provide (2), Chrome Plating tanks 54" x 84" x 71.5" (h) with a ventilation / filtering system designed to meet or exceed the OSHA PEL requirement for chromium particulate inside a building of under 2.5 ug/M3 AND meet or exceed the Federal EPA emission mandate for hexavalent chrome of under .006 mg/dscm, with integrated heating and agitation.

2. Provide (1), Chrome Plating tanks 42" x 84" x 66" (h) with a ventilation / filtering system designed to meet or exceed the OSHA PEL requirement for chromium particulate inside a building of under 2.5 ug/M3 AND meet or exceed the Federal EPA emission mandate for hexavalent chrome of under .006 mg/dscm, with integrated heating and agitation.

1.02 Hours of Operation

A. Normal duty hours are 7:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 AM through 3:00 PM on select Fridays (the arsenal is closed every-other Friday). Federal holidays are non-workdays. If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the preceding

Friday or following Monday is a work holiday. Work taking place outside normal duty hours must be requested, approved, and coordinated in advance.

1.03 General Requirements

A. The contractor shall perform all work in strict conformance with Watervliet Arsenal

Instructions for Contractors (WAIC). The contractor shall read and understand this document prior to submitting a proposal. The WAIC is publicly available at:

http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf

B. The contractor shall supply all tools, materials, supplies, equipment, labor, temporary utilities, and supervision necessary for the complete execution of the requirements within the contract documents and requirements of this SOW.

C. The contractor shall, prior to submitting a proposal, review (i) all contract documents, and (ii) the project work site, and shall provide written notice to Contracting Specialist detailing any discrepancies that are found between the contract documents and the project work site.

D. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Specialist a minimum of two (2) business days before the contractor starts work. The contractor shall notify the COR a minimum of seven

(7) business days before the shut-down of a utility or building service.

E. The contactor shall clean all work areas, at the end of each workday, to remove all tools, equipment, debris, materials, and all waste from the work site.

1.04 Safety Requirements

A. General.

1. The contractor shall be responsible for complying with all DOD, Army, Federal, and

State health and safety requirements which are applicable to this project and shall use all means and precautions available to ensure the safety of the occupants and protection to the existing buildings and structures.

A. Contractor Safety Plan

. The contractor shall submit a safety plan which is specific to the work activity being performed under the scope of this project for Government review and approval.

B. PPE Requirements

. The contractor shall don all personal protective equipment (PPE) required and recommended by the manufacturer. PPE use will be monitored by the project COR, WVA's Industrial Hygiene. Failure to comply with manufacturer's recommendations will result in a "Stop Work Order" at no cost to the government.

C. Adverse Weather Conditions

. No deliveries shall be performed during adverse weather conditions that may result in closure of the installation.

D. Spill Control

. The contractor shall carry a spill kit to address spills to the environment. The contractor shall shut down application equipment to prevent further spillage. The contractor shall call the WVA's Emergency Response line, (518) 266-5222, to report the incident. The contractor shall have the capability of always contacting the Emergency Response line.

The contractor shall remain at the spill site, at a safe distance, to provide information to reporting response unit. The contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with cleanup activities related to the contractor's spill.

E. Medical Emergency

. The contractor shall contact Watervliet Arsenal's Emergency Response line, (518) 266-

5222, in the event of a medical emergency. The Watervliet Arsenal's emergency response team will respond accordingly.

1.02 Contractor Personnel

A. Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of work. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall be available, during normal duty hours, within Watervliet Arsenal to meet on the installation with government personnel (designated by the contracting officer) to discuss problem areas.

B. Contractor Employees. The contractor shall not employ any person for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the contracting officer and/or Watervliet

Arsenal security as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

1.03 Period of Performance

A. The contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this contract within 8 months after the date the contractor receives notice to proceed, (ii) prosecute the work diligently.

1.04 Project Schedule.

A. The contractor shall create a project schedule and submit for Government review and approval. The project schedule shall detail the phases of work and the overall timeline for the execution of the work. The contractor shall include delivery dates, appropriate milestones, and shall clearly detail any requirements for work performed outside of regular hours of operation.

1.05 Equipment Identification

A. The contractor shall create and affix a label to all large equipment, dumpsters, and other mobilized property, which is weather-resistant (laminated, or within a see-thru label hanger), securely affixed to the equipment or visible through a window, and which clearly displays the

General Contractor's:

. Company name

. POC name (first, last)

. POC phone number

. Project Number (see title page of SOW)

1.06 Applicable Documents

A. Watervliet Arsenal Instructions for Contractors (WAIC).

1.07 Submittals

A. The contractor shall e-mail all submittals to the Contracting Specialist for review and approval. All submittals require government approval unless otherwise explicitly stated.

B. The contractor shall reference APPENDIX A "Consolidated List of Submittals" for complete list of required submittals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 General

A. Unless otherwise stated, all materials for this project shall be new. All products shall not contain any asbestos, mercury, chromium/lead paint, Class I Freon, and Polychlorinated

Biphenyls (PCB), and shall state such on the manufacturer's original packaging.

B. All work shall be in strict accordance with product manufacturer's instructions and specifications, including but not limited to manufacturer guidance for storage, staging, application, and disposal of the product.

C. All construction materials shall meet the applicable requirements of the DoD Green

Procurement Program, specifically recycled content products, environmentally preferable products and services, biobased products, energy-and water-efficient products, alternate fuel vehicles and alternative fuels, products using renewable energy, and alternatives to hazardous or toxic chemicals as found at:

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/cpic/cp/docs/USA001967-08-DPAP.pdf

2.02 Products Required

A. Chrome Plating Tanks (2), . Size:

a. 54" x 84" x 71.5"

. Construction:

a. 3/4" Thick Natural Polypropylene

b. 3 1/2" top lip

c. Three (3) girths of 3" steel channel encapsulated in heat bent polypropylene Uchannel.

d. 3/8" thick PVDF liner

. Temperature Control:

a. Heat exchanger for steam control to 130F ( + / - 2F )

b. 8 hour or less heat up cycle

. Agitation: Eductor system with 14 -15 turnovers

a. Agitation pump may be in tank vertical or external centrifugal.

. Ventilation / Filtering:

a. Fumes:

i. Vertical Hood / Chrome separator Units

ii. A new fan shall be required.

2.02.A..a.ii.1. Either VFD or soft start (started from 2 locations

2.02.A..a.ii.2. A new location may be proposed

2.02.A..a.ii.3. New ducting shall be required to vent three tanks and should be sized appropriately.

2.02.A..a.ii.4. WVA will provide any needed roof penetrations

iii. System designed to meet or exceed the OSHA PEL requirement for chromium particulate inside a building of under 2.5 ug/M3

iv. System designed to meet or exceed the Federal EPA emission mandate for hexavalent chrome of under .006 mg/dscm.

v. Inlet / Outlet Dampeners

vi. Removable spray headers

vii. Transmitting Magnehelic gauge to alarm / monitor / record overall DP daily (EPA Requirement)

viii. Magnehelic gauge per stage for monitoring

ix. Automatic washdowns

x. All duct and fittings required to connect the chrome separator units to connect with fan in mezzanine approximately 25 feet above tanks and connection with existing duct

xi. Alarms

xii. Communication Interface: Ethernet IP [MODBUS TCP and Analog (4-

20mA and 0-10V) also available]

xiii. Balancing

xiv. Control Panel: Interface with all three tanks

Enclosure Rating: NEMA 3R

Circuit Breaker Disconnect

Motor Starters

All Controls and Displays

b. Hexavalent Chrome:

i. In line / downstream of heat exchanger

ii. External of tank

iii. Depth Wound Cartridges

iv. 20 - 40 microns

v. In line / downstream of heat exchanger

. Controls: Single unit touchscreen controller (remote console)

a. Integrated to each tank for

b. Ventilation, heating and flow

c. Communication Interface: Ethernet IP [MODBUS TCP and Analog (4-20mA and 0-10V) also available]

a. Configurable Local Audio and visual alarms

. Installation

a. Watervliet Arsenal shall coordinate demolition prior to installation of the new tank and ventilation hood.

b. Installation shall consist of placement of new tank and associated temperature control and agitation system, ventilation/filtering system, ducting and fan.

c. A minimum of one tank must be in operation during installation.

d. Multiple installation phases shall be required.

. Startup and Training

a. Two sessions are required to train all three shifts. There is shift overlap at the beginning/end of each shift. This time may be used to train two shifts at the same time.

b. Training shall be long enough to cover function of all equipment.

c. Digital and hard copies of material shall be provided by contractor.

d. Warranty: 1 year

B. Chrome Plating Tank (1), . Size:

a. 42" x 84" x 66"

. Construction:

a. 3/4" Thick Natural Polypropylene

b. 3 1/2" top lip

c. Three (3) girths of 3" steel channel encapsulated in heat bent polypropylene Uchannel.

d. 3/8" thick PVDF liner

. Temperature Control:

a. Heat exchanger for steam control to 130F ( + / - 2F )

. Agitation: Eductor system with 14 -15 turnovers

a. Agitation pump may be in tank vertical or external centrifugal.

. Ventilation / Filtering:

a. Fumes:

i. Vertical Hood / Chrome separator Units

ii. A new fan shall be required.

1.01.B..a.ii.1. Either VFD or soft start (started from 2 locations

1.01.B..a.ii.2. A new location may be proposed.

1.01.B..a.ii.3. New ducting shall be required to vent three tanks and should be sized appropriately.

1.01.B..a.ii.4. WVA will provide any needed roof penetrations.

iii. System designed to meet or exceed the OSHA PEL requirement for chromium particulate inside a building of under 2.5 ug/M3

iv. System designed to meet or exceed the Federal EPA emission mandate for hexavalent chrome of under .006 mg/dscm.

v. Inlet / Outlet Dampeners

vi. Removable spray headers

vii. Transmitting Magnehelic gauge to alarm / monitor / record overall DP daily (EPA Requirement)

viii. Magnehelic gauge per stage for monitoring

ix. Automatic washdowns

x. All duct and fittings required to connect the chrome separator units to connect with fan in mezzanine approximately 25 feet above tanks and connection with existing duct

xi. Alarms

xii. Communication Interface: Ethernet IP [MODBUS TCP and Analog (4-

20mA and 0-10V) also available]

xiii. Balancing

xiv. Control Panel: Interface with all three tanks

Enclosure Rating: NEMA 3R

Circuit Breaker Disconnect

Motor Starters

All Controls and Displays

b. Hexavalent Chrome:

i. Continuous filtration

ii. Depth Wound Cartridges

iii. 20 - 40 microns

iv. In line / downstream of heat exchanger

v. External of tank

. Controls: Single unit touchscreen controller (remote console)

a. Integrated to each tank for

b. Ventilation, heating and flow

c. Communication Interface: Ethernet IP [MODBUS TCP and Analog (4-20mA and 0-10V) also available]

d. Configurable Local Audio and visual alarms

. Installation

a. Watervliet Arsenal shall coordinate demolition prior to installation of the new tank and ventilation hood.

b. Installation shall consist of placement of new tank and associated temperature control and agitation system, ventilation/filtering system, ducting and fan.

c. A minimum of one tank must be in operation during installation.

d. Multiple installation phases shall be required.

. Startup and Training

a. Two sessions are required to train all three shifts. There is shift overlap at the beginning/end of each shift. This time may be used to train two shifts at the same time.

b. Training shall be long enough to cover function of all equipment.

c. Digital and hard copies of material shall be provided by contractor.

. Warranty: 1 year

PART 2 - CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

2.01 Cleanup of Work Site

A. The contactor shall clean all work areas and remove all tools, equipment, debris, materials, and all waste from the premises.

B. The contractor shall remove all debris from any remote holding locations, to include any excavation and concrete equipment chute cleanout debris.

C. The contractor shall remove their equipment from Watervliet Arsenal premises within five (5) working days after completion of project work.

PART 3 - APPENDICES

A. Consolidated List of Submittals

B. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

C. Watervliet Arsenal Site Map

APPENDIX A: Consolidated List of Submittals

Line Item Submitted Submittal Needed

By

Submittal Reviewed By (Office)

1 Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Materials

(SDS)

NLT 7 Calendar

Days After Award

Safety Office

2 Signed Contractor Asbestos Notification

Form

NLT 7 Calendar

Days After Award

Environmental Office

3 Signed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Notification

Acknowledgement Record

NLT 7 Calendar

Days After Award

Safety Office

4 Project Schedule NLT 7 Calendar

Days After Award

COR

APPENDIX B: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

PURPOSE

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be used as a guide to Government Quality

Assurance Personnel (QAP). It provides a systematic method to evaluate the services the contractor is required to furnish.

SURVEILLANCE PROCEDURES

Timeliness: Progress is maintained to assure compliance with completion time.

Quality: Conformance with statement of work and industry standards.

Tasks: Performed according to statement of work requirements.

Problem Resolution: Contractor submits deliverables in accordance with the contract and resolves any deficiencies identified by the government in the final submission. Following final submission, contractor resolves any additional deficiencies identified by the government and resubmits and or corrects within one week.

Delivery: Contractor submits each deliverable in accordance with the statement of work and terms of the contract.

PERFORMANCE AREAS

Management Responsiveness: Evaluate the adequacy of the contractor's responsiveness and their ability to keep the government informed of work progress and provides for early problem identification and effective corrective action plans.

Schedule Control: Evaluate the contractor's adherence to completion schedule.

Performance: The contractor will be evaluated as to the workmanship and adherence to the statement of work.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

(Outstanding). Indicates performance clearly exceeds contractual requirements. The area of evaluation contains few minor problems for which corrective actions appear highly effective.

(Satisfactory). Indicates performance clearly meets contractual requirements. The area of evaluation contains some minor problems for which the corrective actions appear satisfactory.

(Unsatisfactory). Indicates the contractor failed to satisfy contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The area of evaluation contains serious problems for which the corrective actions were ineffective.

DOCUMENTATION

Documentation used to perform surveillance will consist of random government inspections and inspection records, as well as the evaluation of final work product delivery by the project COR

/COTR.

RATING

Contractor will be given an overall rating of Outstanding, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory by the

Government Technical point of contact or Contracting Specialist Representative, if appointed, 3 using the above evaluation criteria.

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 FY23 PBS WVA Minor Chrome Plat. CLIN 01 Chrome Plating tank 54" x 84" x 71.5" (h) with a ventilation / filtering system designed to meet or exceed the OSHA PEL requirement for chromium particulate inside a building of under 2.5 ug/M3 AND meet or exceed the Federal EPA emission mandate for hexavalent chrome of under .006 mg /dscm, with integrated heating and agitation, per attached Statement of Work.

Manufacturer's CAGE: 9XUJ1 Manufacturer's Part Number: 84X54X71.5 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2 Lot

0002 FY23 PBS WVA Minor Chrome Plat. CLIN 02 Chrome Plating tank 42" x 84" x 66" (h) with a ventilation / filtering system designed to meet or exceed the OSHA PEL requirement for chromium particulate inside a building of under 2.5 ug/M3 AND meet or exceed the Federal EPA emission mandate for hexavalent chrome of under .006 mg /dscm, with integrated heating and agitation, per attached Statement of Work.

Manufacturer's CAGE: 9XUJ1 Manufacturer's Part Number: 84X42X66 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Continuation of Description

Requirements 3 Chrome Plating Tanks for the Minor Chrome Plating Tank Systems

Product Service Code : 3650 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 332420

Product Service Code : 3650

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: INSPECTION/ ACCEPTANCE

DoDAAC: W16H1F CountryCode: USA

W0K9 OSC WVA-STOCK RECORD ACCT

1 BUFFINGTON ST BLDG 35, WATERVLIET NY 12189-4050

WATERVLIET, NY 12189-4050

UNITED STATES

0002 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: INSPECTION/ ACCEPTANCE

DoDAAC: W16H1F CountryCode: USA

W0K9 OSC WVA-STOCK RECORD ACCT

1 BUFFINGTON ST BLDG 35, WATERVLIET NY 12189-4050

WATERVLIET, NY 12189-4050

UNITED STATES

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 180 Calendar Days

Date of Award 2 LotQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: W16H1F CountryCode: USA

W0K9 OSC WVA-STOCK RECORD ACCT

1 BUFFINGTON ST BLDG 35, WATERVLIET NY 12189-4050 WATERVLIET, NY

12189-4050 UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0002 Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 180 Calendar Days

Date of Award 1 LotQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: W16H1F CountryCode: USA

W0K9 OSC WVA-STOCK RECORD ACCT

1 BUFFINGTON ST BLDG 35, WATERVLIET NY 12189-4050 WATERVLIET, NY

12189-4050 UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-3 Gratuities. 1984-04

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-03

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements.

2021-02

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower

2022-12

Rights.

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout. 2021-05

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.

2023-01

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.

2024-02

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities.

2022-04

252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns.

2023-01

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

2023-11

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

2024-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government.

(Alternate I)

2020-06 Alternate I 2021-11

Alternate I (Nov 2021). As prescribed in 3.503-2 , substitute the following paragraph in place of paragraph (b) of the basic clause:

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not preclude the Contractor from asserting rights that are otherwise authorized by law or regulation. For acquisitions of commercial products or commercial services). the prohibition in paragraph (a) applies only to the extent that any agreement restricting sales by subcontractors results in the Federal Government being treated differently from any other prospective purchaser for the sale of the commercial product(s) and commercial service(s).

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Internal confidentiality agreement or statement means a confidentiality agreement or any other written statement that the contractor requires any of its employees or subcontractors to sign regarding nondisclosure of contractor information, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency.

Subcontract means any contract as defined in subpart 2.1 entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (including a consultant) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

(b) The Contractor shall not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(c) The Contractor shall notify current employees and subcontractors that prohibitions and restrictions of any preexisting internal confidentiality agreements or statements covered by this clause, to the extent that such prohibitions and restrictions are inconsistent with the prohibitions of this clause, are no longer in effect.

(d) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312 (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(e) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions) use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) is prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in subcontracts under such contracts.

(End of clause)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this contract-

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) and the System for Award Management (SAM).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means an SDVOSB concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 128.300, is certified by SBA, and is designated by SBA as an SDVOSB concern in SBS and SAM.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121, including the size standard that corresponds to the NAICS code assigned to the contract or subcontract.

Small disadvantaged business (SDB) concern means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by-

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.

CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Veteran-owned small business (VOSB) concern means a small business concern-

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern means a small business concern-

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women, or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women;

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women;

and

(3) That is certified by SBA or an approved third- party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR

127.300 and is designated by SBA as a WOSB concern in SBS and SAM.

(b) It is the policy of the United States that small business concerns, VOSB concerns, SDVOSB concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, SDB concerns, and WOSB concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts let by any Federal agency, including contracts and subcontracts for subsystems, assemblies, components, and related services for major systems. It is further the policy of the United States that its prime contractors establish procedures to ensure the timely payment of amounts due pursuant to the terms of their subcontracts with small business concerns, VOSB concerns, SDVOSB concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, SDB concerns, and WOSB concerns.

(c)

(1) A joint venture qualifies as a small business concern if-

(i) Each party to the joint venture qualifies as small under the size standard for the solicitation; or

(ii) The protégé is small under the size standard for the solicitation in a joint venture comprised of a mentor and protégé with an approved mentor-protégé agreement under a SBA mentor-protégé program. (See 13 CFR 125.9(d).)

(2) A joint venture qualifies as a HUBZone small business concern if it complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c).

(d) The Contractor hereby agrees to carry out this policy in the awarding of subcontracts to the fullest extent consistent with efficient contract performance. The Contractor further agrees to cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be conducted by the Small Business Administration or the awarding agency of the as may be necessary to determine the extent of the Contractor's compliance with this clause.

(e)

(1) Unless the Contractor has reason to question the representation, it may accept a subcontractor's written representations of its size and socioeconomic status as a small business or SDB, if the subcontractor represents that the size and socioeconomic status representations with its offer are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of the offer for the subcontract.

(2) Unless the Contractor has reason to question the representation, it may accept a subcontractor's representations of its size and socioeconomic status as a small business or SDB in the System for Award Management (SAM) if the subcontractor-

(i) Is registered in SAM; and

(ii) Represents that the size and socioeconomic status representations made in SAM are current, accurate and complete as of the date of the offer for the subcontract.

(3) The Contractor may not require that the subcontractor register in SAM for the purposes of representing size or socioeconomic status in connection with a subcontract.

(4) A contractor acting in good faith is not liable for misrepresentations made by its subcontractors regarding the subcontractor's size or socioeconomic status.

(5) The Contractor shall confirm that a subcontractor representing itself as a HUBZone small business concern, VOSB, SDVOSB, or WOSB concern is certified by SBA by checking SAM or SBS at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/.

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or…