W911RQ25R0123 TANK TESTING.pdf

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT - DFC

DIRECTORATE FOR CONTRACTING

100 JAMES CARLOW DRIVE, BLDG 15

TEXARKANA TX 75507

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

DPW-ENVIRONMENTAL

LARRY BEATY

100 JAMES CARLOW BLDG 303B

TEXARKANA TX 75507

TEL: 9033341942 FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$25,500,000

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:

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SEE SCHEDULE

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

24.22.21.19.

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ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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W911RQ25R0123

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

OC PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS INTEGRITY TESTING

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, travel, subsistence, data acquisition, safety training, data analysis, calibration standards to perform American Petroleum Institute (API) 653 visual and ultrasonic thickness testing on eleven (11) horizontal and six (6) each vertical, total of 17, above ground storage tanks. Magnetic flux leakage (MLF) scans will also be done on six vertical tank floors (Entry required). Contractor will provide a 2 man on site stand by confined space rescue team during confined space entries. The American Petroleum Institute 653 inspections will be performed by an API 653 certified inspector. The American Petroleum Institute 653 inspection check list will be used. The inspections will meet the requirements of API 653 and include common tank calculations for thickness. If a corrosion rate can be established, a remaining life calculation will also be included. Each report will contain recommendations on coatings, repairs, and inspection intervals. All seventeen

(17) tanks will require PE certification and stamp on final reports. Contractor will furnish two copies of final inspection report for each tank and a final report of all tanks on CD. See list of tanks for tank sizes.

1.1. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: All OSHA Rules and Regulations apply to this project as well as local safety regulations.

1.2. ON SITE VISIT: The Contractor is encouraged prior to submission of bid, to visit Red River Army Depot, Bldg. 303B during normal hours of work to satisfy himself with the scope of work to be accomplished. The Contractor’s failure to comply with this provision shall in no way relieve him of performing the work required under the contract. It is advised that the Contractor electronically request site visit access at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of planned visit.

Site visit POC Larry Beaty Environmental Protection Assistant larry.g.beaty.civ@army.mil 903-334-1942

1.3. TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION:

A. Start Work: The Contractor shall start work within 45 calendar days after he/she receives notification to start work.

B. Completion of Work: The Contractor shall complete work within 45 calendar days after he/she receives notification to start work.

1.4. TANK LIST

Horizontal Tanks

3 each 17,500 gallon-Require PE Stamp 1 each 13,000 gallon-Require PE Stamp 3 each 12,000 gallon- Require PE Stamp 3 each 10,000 gallon-Require PE Stamp 1 each 20,000 gallon-Require PE Stamp

Vertical Tanks 1 each 30,000 gallon-Require PE Stamp 1 each 20,000 gallon-Require PE Stamp 1 each 10,000 gallon-Require PE Stamp 3 each 5,000 gallon-Require PE Stamp

2.0. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

2.1. Identification Requirements. Performance of this contract will require all contractor personnel to acquire an identification badge to enter the depot. The identification card will be in the form of a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card as required by RRAD regulation 380-2. At any time during the performance of the contract, anyone who loses his/her DBIDS card will not receive a replacement card until three (3) regular working days after loss has been reported. During the waiting period, the contractor will be admitted to RRAD using a temporary pass which will be issued on a daily basis. This temporary pass is not to be used as a continuous instrument of entry and will be turned in daily at gate drop box upon departure. Temporary pass will be issued only after positive identification and authority for admittance is confirmed by Law Enforcement and Security (LES) personnel. A charge of $100.00 will be assessed to contractors who lose their DBIDS card and must obtain a replacement.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION.

3.1. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by the approving Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government COR will evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections and customer complaints at each service location to determine adherence to contract Performance Work Statement. The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

3.2. HOURS OF OPERATION. 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday except on Federal Holidays. The contractor shall collect all the refuse material on the first workday following a national holiday if the holiday occurs on a scheduled collection day.

3.3 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: Any reference to holidays shall be construed to mean Government holidays listed below:

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King Day 3rd Monday in January President’s Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Lot Integrity Tank Testing

FFP

Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, travel, subsistence, data acquisition, safety training, data analysis, calibration standards to perform American Petroleum Institute (API) 653 visual and ultrasonic thickness testing on eleven (11) horizontal and six (6) each vertical, total of 17, above ground storage tanks. Magnetic flux leakage (MLF) scans will also be done on six vertical tank floors. The American Petroleum Institute 653 inspections will be performed by an API 653 certified inspector. The American Petroleum Institute 653 inspection checklist will be used.

The inspections will meet the requirements of API 653 and include common tank calculations for thickness. If a corrosion rate can be established, a remaining life calculation will also be included. Each report will contain recommendations on coatings, repairs, and inspection intervals. All seventeen (17) tanks will require PE certification and stamp on final reports. Contractor will furnish two copies of final inspection report for each tank and a final report of all tanks on CD within 90 days of award. See list of tanks for tank sizes.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: J049

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 45 dys. ADC DPW-ENVIRONMENTAL

LARRY BEATY

100 JAMES CARLOW BLDG 303B

TEXARKANA TX 75507

9033341942 FOB: Destination

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

OCT 2020

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FEB 2016

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-3 (Dev)(RMBO)

Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2025-

O0003/ DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

MAR 2025

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

JAN 2025

52.219-1 Alt I Small Business Program Representations (FEB 2024) Alternate I

FEB 2024

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

JAN 2025

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

MAY 2024

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY 2021 252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers SEP 2010 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors

JAN 2023

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions JAN 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest Price with technical capability to meet the requirements of the government.

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

(c) 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, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (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)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

X (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

___ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community--see FAR 3.900(a).

X (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-

282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (6) [Reserved]

___ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div.

C).

___ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub.

L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub.

L. 117-328).

___ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

___ (11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L.

115-390, title II).

___ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

X (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

____ (14) [Reserved]

____ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (17) [Reserved]

X (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

____ (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

____ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

____ (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219-9.

____ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

____ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

____ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

____ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

____ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).

X (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

X (34)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

____ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

X (35)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

X (36)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

____ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496).

X (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

____ (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

____ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

____ (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

____ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022)) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

____ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

____ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

____ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

____ (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

____ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

____ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

____ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

____ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

X (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O.

13513).

____ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

____ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

____ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

X (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act--Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

____ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

____ (65) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

_____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13658).

X (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

_____ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

_____ (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (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)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L.

117-328).

(vii)(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115- 390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) _____ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_____ (B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E. O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act--Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

RRAD NARRATIVES

LOCAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RRAD NARRATIVES

ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) LEVEL I TRAINING REQUIREMENT (JUN 2012) (TACOM)

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 60 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 60 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html iWATCH TRAINING (JUN 2012) (TACOM) The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)).

This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 60 calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR no later than 60 calendar days after contract award.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (Apr 1994) Red River Army Depot Texarkana, Texas

FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (OCT 1993)

Final inspection and acceptance will be at destination unless otherwise indicated. The Government requires ninety days for recourse to contractor if material is incorrect and one year for material that is nonconforming/ unsatisfactory.

(TACOM) HQ-AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROCEDURES (OCT 2013)

Complete AMC Protest Procedures can be found at:

http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html 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.

SECURITY REGULATIONS (Aug 27,2013)

(a) All contractors, subcontractors, and their employees are responsible for complying with the following regulations:

(1) Items forbidden on the depot include "strike anywhere" matches, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, photographic equipment, unauthorized tools, firearms, explosives and illegal knives (stilettoes, switchblades, hook blades, and blades over three inches in length).

(2) Personnel will not retain passes and badges upon job completion or termination, enter depot in an intoxicated condition, fight, gamble, picket, or create a disturbance. Failure to return badges will cost your firm $50.00 per badge.

(3) Contractor will ensure that all contractor employees comply with all applicable fire, safety, and security requirements and adhere to all applicable state and federal labor laws and regulations.

(b) General Instructions:

(1) All depot traffic regulations will be observed.

(2) Predetermined work routes will be followed with no deviation.

(3) All personal vehicles and containers are subject to search and confiscation of unauthorized items while on the depot (with or without presence of owner).

(4) Notorious misconduct off the depot may be sufficient grounds for denying entrance to the depot.

(5) POV'S must have a minimum insurance coverage and state inspection sticker, in accordance with Texas State Laws.

(6) All personnel will adhere to all depot fire, safety, security, and other applicable regulations.

(7) Vehicles owned by commercial firms or common carriers must display a magnetic or other type sign/placard, visible on both sides of the vehicle.

(8) All commercial carriers will enter the depot through the Commercial Motor Vehicle Access Control Point (CVO ACP).

SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS (Jan 2010)

(a) The contractor shall furnish all personnel and material necessary for the prevention of accidents, injury or damage to employees or equipment while operating on a Federal reservation.

Also includes personnel and equipment necessary for the prevention of accidental damage to Government property, Federal employees or other U.S. Government contractor personnel.

(b) The contractor and his employees to include subcontractors and their employees, will comply with all Federal, state and local laws pertaining to traffic safety and safety of public rights of way. In addition, the contractor or his authorized agent will comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act Parts 1910 and 1926, the U.S. Army Engineer Manual 385-1-1, Army Regulations, Red River Regulations 385-1, and the Uniform Code of Traffic Control Devices.

(c) Each contractor shall have a written contractors safety program and policy. In cases where the subcontractor has a written regulation for its employees, a copy of that regulation will be forwarded to the contractor for forwarding to the Contracting Officer, prior to commencement of work.

(d) Subcontractors and Employees. Each subcontractor shall be considered a contractor employee for purposes of this section.

(e) Warning signs, barricades, and detours. The contractor shall furnish and erect adequate warning signs, flashing lights, and barricades to properly control traffic movements around or through the construction site. The contractor shall provide and maintain any detours or crossovers necessary for the safety and convenience of traffic.

(f) Contractor and Employee Vehicles. Contractor vehicles must meet with current state safety regulations and an appropriate sticker affixed in the lower left corner of the windshield. Vehicles not meeting the state safety codes will not be allowed on RRAD. Those which have a safety inspection expire while on RRAD will be removed and properly recertified NLT 15 days prior to the expiration date. Vehicles found to be out of inspection date will be ordered off of the depot and the contractor decal removed. Vehicles found by RRAD Safety personnel to be unsafe for RRAD operations will be brought to the attention of the contractor who will either repair the vehicle or remove it.

(g) Contractors are responsible for their employees' conduct and their vehicles. Employees with unsafe vehicles will be required to remove them from RRAD until they can be repaired.

(h) Accidents, other than minor first aid injuries, should be reported to the COR and/or Contract Administrator who will inform Safety as appropriate. These are reportable on a Department of Army Form 285 when they occur on U.S. Federal property.

(i) The Contracting Officer will notify the contractor in writing of any observed non-compliance with the foregoing provisions. The contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action. The Safety Manager may make direct contact with a contractor or his authorized representative for conditions of imminent danger to life or U.S. Government property.

In such cases, the Contracting Officer will be immediately notified. In cases which have the potential for embarrassment to the U.S. Government, or Red River Army Depot, the Contracting Officer will notify the contractor verbally to be followed up by a written report of the situation and the action to be taken to correct it. If the contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer will issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders will be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the contractor unless it was later determined that the contractor was in compliance.

FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (Apr 1994) The contractor shall comply with all fire prevention measures prescribed in the installation fire regulations, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Contracting Officer. A written fire permit shall be obtained from the installation fire Marshall for use of open flame devices, such as: blowtorches, portable furnaces, tar kettles, or gas and electric welding and cutting equipment in, or within 15 feet of buildings. The contractor shall be liable for any fire loss to Government property attributable to negligence on the part of the contractor, including failure to comply with fire prevention measures prescribed by terms of this contract.

ROUTINE UNESCORTED ACCESS CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (Nov 2010) In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Army policies governing Physical Access Control, all unescorted persons who require routine access to Red River Army Depot (RRAD) (includes stand-alone facilities) must have a valid purpose to enter, have their identity proofed and vetted by RRAD, and be issued, or in possession of an authorized and valid access credential. Persons possessing a DoD-issued Common Access Card (CAC) are vetted to DoD personnel security standards and shall be considered identity proofed. Non-Federal Government and Non-DoD issued card holders who require routine unescorted access shall require identity proofing and vetting to determine fitness and eligibility for access. The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Database is the Government's authoritative data source for vetting the claimed identity and to determine fitness, using biographical information including, but not limited to, the person's name, date of birth, and social security number. Persons requesting access to RRAD who are not in possession of an approved Government-issued identification card shall be required to provide one of the documents listed below in order to initiate the proofing and vetting requirements.

Authorized documents are:

(1) US Passport or US Passport Card

(2) Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration receipt Card (INS Form I-551)

(3) Foreign Passport with temporary (I-551) stamp or temporary (I-551) printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa

(4) Foreign passport with current arrival-departure record (INS Form I-94)

(5) Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (INS Form I-766)

(6) Driver's License or Identification Card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States, provided it contains a photograph and biometric information such as name, DOB, gender, height, eye color, and address

(7) Identification Card issued by Federal, State, or local Government Agency, provided it contains a photograph and biometric information

(8) School Identification Card with Photograph

(9) US Military Draft Record

(10) US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card

(11) Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

(12) Native American Tribal Document

SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

(a) The contractor shall invoice in such a manner that the total costs by CLIN, including G&A and overhead, associated with this contract and/or each individual delivery order are separate, distinct, and clearly identifiable. Each invoice shall cite the total amount invoiced, the cumulative amount invoiced to date, the date, contract number, and period for which the invoice was submitted. The contractor shall submit two (2) copies to the cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) concurrent with submittal of four (4) copies to the CO for payment by the Government paying office designated in Block 12 of the award page. Costs determined by DCAA to be unallowable will subsequently be deducted by the Government from the Contractor's next invoice.

(b) With regards to other direct costs (ODC), the contractor shall separately identify the costs associated for each ODC (e.g. material, travel, reproduction, etc.). Invoices for travel expenses must be submitted within sixty (60) days after completion of travel. These invoices shall be accompanied by one (1) copy of the orders authorizing travel (if applicable) and one (1) copy of all receipts for reimbursable items (e.g. airline tickets, rental car, and lodging). (See Section H, Paragraph entitled: REIMBURSEMENT OF OTHER DIRECT COSTS.)

(c) The contractor shall not invoice for any portion of the award fee, if applicable, until and unless authorized by the Award Fee Determining Official via modification to each Delivery Order. (See in this respect Section H, paragraph entitled: AWARD FEE).

ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING (AUG 2015)

(a) All Army Contracting Command – Warren solicitations will be publicized on the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) As of 10 August 2015, unless directed to do otherwise in Section L of this solicitation, vendors are required to submit a quote or proposal via the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) system. Proposals or quotes submitted after this date using any other mechanism, including the Army Single Face to Industry Bid Response System (ASFI BRS) may be deemed non-responsive.

(c) Requirements for the online FBO bid submission:

(1) Vendors must log into the FBO System to be able to submit electronic responses for opportunities.

(2) Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov (a Federal Government owned and operated free web site) and have a CAGE Code and CCR Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN).

(3) Once logged into the FBO System, vendors will be asked to enter basic information and directed to upload one or more files containing the proposal/quote and any additional information as outlined in the solicitation.

(4) FBO will send an email to vendor’s registered email address confirming the electronic submission.

(5) For additional information on submitting electronic bid responses via the FBO system see the FBO Vendor Guide – Section 4.3.1 “Submitting an Electronic Response” (https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf).

Note to offerors:

(d) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block location on the cover page of the solicitation for closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with FAR 15.208(a), offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

(e) It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal/quote is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.208, if the proposal/quote was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received through FBO) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late. Proposal/quote is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation are included in the electronic submission.

Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned when submitting proposals to allow adequate time for submission.

(f) Solicitations may remain posted on the FBO after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(g) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price.