W911SF-21-B-0001 IFB Solicitation.pdf

a. Title: Fort Benning, GA Job Order Contract (JOC).

b. The Government intends to aw ard one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity JOC.

c. The guaranteed minimum amount is $5,000.

d. The total value of the contract w ill not exceed $50,000,000 for all f ive years should the Government exercise all four option periods.

e. This acquisition is a 100% Women Ow ned Small Business Set-Aside.

NOTES:

Block 11: The JOC establishes period(s) of ordering w hereas the individual job orders establish specif ic completion dates for those job orders.

Block 12: The required bonding amount must represent the annual maximum contract value for the f irst year of performance ($10M).

Block 13: See Section L for clarif ication as to required proposal format and content.

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DEVANEE L. TAYLOR 757-501-8059

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

04-Mar-2021

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________365 calendar days after receiving aw ard, notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________05 Apr 2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

MICC - FORT BENNING

6650 MELOY DRIVE

BLDG 6, SUITE 250

FORT BENNING GA 31905-1300

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12B. CALENDAR DAYS

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

MICC - FORT EUSTIS

705 WASHINGTON BLVD

FORT EUSTIS VA 23604

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Job Order Contract (JOC), Fort Benning/ID-T/DPW-IMCOM

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Job Order Contract (JOC) procurement options to Fort Benning (Installation) and satellite camps/facilities. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the JOC as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 5, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Current Task Orders in the range of $25,000 - $750,000 put increased contract burden on Fort Benning’s Base Operations (BASEOPS) Contract and Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). The JOC is being established as a bridge between the BASEOPS and MATOC, which typically operate outside these thresholds.

The JOC will generate maneuver space for the MATOC and BASEOPS to reallocate resources to the larger projects (over $750,000), and simultaneously relieve overburden to the BASEOPS through increase task order completion rate with the use of this JOC and the associated “eGordian” procurement management tool and price book.

1.3 Objectives: The construction services provided include the management, planning, and execution of a broad variety of sustainment, maintenance repair and minor construction work for Government facilities. Consisting of, but not limited to, office buildings, medical facilities, classrooms, shops, storage areas, barracks, dining facilities, HVAC systems, storm drainage systems, civil works, ranges, metals, electrical systems, parking lots, road ways, bridges and culverts, landscaping, fire stations, security stations, renovation/repair projects, utility buildings, utility systems, site improvements and grounds, on an as needed basis. These services shall be furnished in response to duly authorized Task Orders.

1.4 Scope: The Contractors shall be required to furnish all materials, equipment and personnel necessary to accomplish the multidisciplinary work for a broad range of maintenance, repair and minor construction work. Task orders shall vary in size and complexity and will include tasks in a variety of trades to include, but not limited to:

carpentry, mechanical, HVAC, excavating, interior and exterior electrical and high voltage, plumbing, painting and concrete masonry. This effort is in support of the Directorate of Public Work (DPW) at U.S. Army Garrison and the tenant organizations located at Fort Benning, GA/AL to include the satellite installation of Camp Merrill near Dahlonega, GA. The work covered by this contract is to be accomplished in occupied and unoccupied buildings.

Occupied buildings shall be defined as the presence of people and furniture in the buildings. The Contractor will take necessary precautions so as not to interfere with ongoing operations in the work areas.

1.4.1 The Contractor shall furnish construction services, including all management, labor, tools, equipment, and materials, except as specified in the schedule or under Task Orders furnished by the Government, necessary or incidental to the performance of a broad range of maintenance, repair and minor construction work on real property at U.S. Army Garrison and the tenant organizations located at Fort Benning, GA/AL to include the satellite installation of Camp Merrill near Dahlonega, GA.

1.4.2 Potential projects include, but are not limited to: administrative facilities; base support and facility maintenance shops; barracks; child development centers; physical fitness centers; vehicle maintenance and engine repair shops; food service facilities; public safety facilities (police, fire and crash rescue); airfield structures (not including rigid and flexible paving); ball fields; bridges; gates; warehouses; auditoriums; and research, development and testing facilities. The work also may include incidental design and testing, studies, and survey and abatement for lead based paint (LBP) and asbestos containing materials (ACM). Facility repairs, renovations and construction shall conform to the requirements of the technical criteria listed in the task order.

1.4.3 The Contractor and its subcontractors must obtain and maintain as current all licenses required by state or local laws, codes, regulations or rules. The Contractor shall upon request at any time during the term of this Contract submit to the Owner evidence that it and its subcontractors hold the required licenses.

1.4.4 The contract will entail a wide variety of individual construction tasks. This contract may be modified during its term to include any changes in regulatory or statutory limitations to include changes to the Job Ordering Contract (JOC) Construction Task Catalog®.

1.5 Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) of this service contract will be for one (1) Base Year and four (4) 12-month option years. The value of the JOC is estimated at $10M annually for a total estimated cost of $50M.

1.5.1 All Job Orders issued during any term of this Contract shall be valid and in effect notwithstanding that the Detailed Scope of Work may be performed, payments may be made, and the guarantee period may continue, after such period has expired. All terms and conditions of the Contract apply to each Job Order.

1.6 General Information; The work required herein extends beyond the conventional, single construction effort in that it involves the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and procuring of material for upwards of 20 multi-discipline projects being executed simultaneously. These projects will have varying scopes and values ranging from $25,000 to approximately $750,000 at various stages over terms that can overlap over more than one calendar year. Individual jobs will vary in size, and will include tasks in a variety of trades, such as excavation, drywall and insulation, flooring, finishes, roofing, siding, electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry, plans, layouts and estimations by licensed engineers, architects and environmental engineers on staff, roads, civil and structural work, road repair, steam fitting, sheet metal, steel construction, site improvements, demolition, concrete, HVAC repair/installation, HVAC controls installation, engineering, masonry, asbestos and lead base paint testing and abatement, welding and utility work. The duration of the base period of this contract will be for 12 months with four (4) 12-month option periods.

Period of Performance Cost ($) Base 10,000,000

OP-1 10,000,000

OP-2 10,000,000

OP-3 10,000,000

OP-4 10,000,000

Total 50,000,000

1.6.1 Federal Observed Holidays: The Contractor is not required to provide services to the Government on Federal Holidays. Federally observed holidays are shown below:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.2 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.3 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at a Government Facility located at:

DPW

BLDG 6, 6650 Meloy Drive Fort Benning, GA 31905 or real property facilities, structures, and grounds at Fort Benning, GA/AL and satellite installation of Camp Merrill near Dahlonega, GA.

1.6.4 Quality Control Program (QCP): The Contractor shall submit a quality control plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval within ten (10) days of contract award. The Contractor shall notify the Government in writing of any proposed change to their inspection system and changes shall be subject to disapproval if they would in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, result in nonconformance with the contract requirements. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an effective quality control program or Contractor inspections system, which will assure that all supplies and services required under the contract conform to contract requirements whether constructed, processed, or procured by the Contractor, or procured from subcontractors or suppliers. The Contractor shall perform or have performed the inspections and tests required to substantiate that all supplies and services conform to drawings, specifications and contract requirements and shall also perform or have performed all inspections and tests otherwise required by the contract unless the required inspections and/or test is specifically designated to be performed by the Government. The Contractor shall submit these inspections and test to the Government for verification as a submittal.

1.6.5 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards are applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (SAIDIQ).

1.6.6.1 The bid documents include a Construction Task Catalog containing Prepriced Tasks for construction work with preset Unit Prices. All Unit Prices are based on local labor, material and equipment costs and are for the direct cost of construction.

1.6.6.2 The Contractor will bid three Adjustment Factors to be applied to the Unit Prices for each location, as noted on the pricing schedule. One Adjustment Factor for performing work during Normal Working Hours, a second Adjustment Factor for performing work during Other Than Normal Working Hours, and a third for performing work that is a Non-Prepriced Task. The first two Adjustment Factors apply to every Prepriced Task in the Construction Task Catalog. The Non-Prepriced Task Adjustment Factor is to be used as a markup to the direct cost of Non- Prepriced items, or items that are not in the Construction Task Catalog. Each item shall contain the appropriate coefficient for the specific location (Ft. Benning GA/AL and Camp Merrill) and indicated hours (standard or nonstandard) for each location.

1.6.7 Supervision: The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager or Superintendent is required to be at the jobsite at all times during the performance of the contract and until work is completed and accepted. Contractor Project Managers (CPM) may rotate between Task Orders. A Project Manager shall have responsibility over the multiple projects assigned to them to scope, price, and develop project proposals and report to the Government COR on progress and status and requesting decisions to questions. The Superintendent shall be responsible for overseeing projects at the work site under construction and reporting to the Project Manager. The Superintendent is expected to manage more than one worksite. The number of projects the superintendent manages shall be up to the Contractor management on site.

1.6.8 Conduct of Personnel: The Contractor is fully responsible for the performance and conduct of their employees at all times while on the installation performing under the contract. The Contractor shall not allow an employee to perform work under the contract while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other incapacitating agent.

Military police and other law enforcement personnel of the installation have the right to deny entry or remove from the installation any Contractor employee for misconduct, which endangers the health or safety of people or property or for reasons of security. In addition, the Installation Commander may bar an individual from reentering the installation under the authority of 18 U.S. C. 1382. Removal from the installation of a Contractor employee in accordance with the above shall not relieve the Contractor from the requirement to meet all of the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.6.9 Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall be responsible for selecting multiple personnel/trade workers who are well qualified to perform the required work and supervising techniques.

1.6.9.1 The Government reserves the right to review resumes of the Contractor personnel proposed to the resultant contract. Individual resumes of the Contractor’s key personnel shall be submitted for the duties required, (i.e.

Program Manager, Project Manager, Contractor’s Quality Control (CQC) Manager, and Safety Manager). If the Contracting Officer questions the qualifications or competence of any person performing under this contract, the burden of proof to sustain that person is qualified as prescribed herein will be upon the Contractor.

1.6.9.2 The Contractor shall staff the contract with personnel whose qualifications were proposed or personnel who are equal to those whose resumes submitted with the proposal. In addition, provide letters of commitment for key staff members. In the event the Contractor decides to utilize key personnel in the performance of the resultant contract for which resumes were not submitted, the Contractors shall, prior to the utilization of these personnel, submit their resumes to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. The same requirements shall apply if during the performance of the contract key personnel are replaced.

1.6.9.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for utilizing trained personnel to perform the tests outlined in this document. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to determine if a given work history contains necessary and sufficient, directly related experience to reasonably ensure the liability for effective and efficient performance.

1.6.9.4 The Program Manager shall have signature authority to accept individual task orders/modifications at Fort Benning. If the Program Manager and their alternate are not available for whatever reason, the Program Manager shall designate alternate personnel to have signature authority to accept individual task orders/modifications at Fort Benning.

1.6.9.5 No one individual shall perform multiple Key Personnel functions during this contract unless justification is submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer. In addition, Contractor’s Quality Control (CQC) and Safety Inspectors shall answer directly to the Contractor’s Program Manager and not directly to the individual Project Managers.

1.6.10 Contractor provided Key Personnel: The Government considers the following personnel as key personnel:

1.6.10.1 Program Manager: The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager with a minimum of five years of experience supervising construction projects similar to those required by this contract (i.e. more than 10 projects working simultaneously). Additionally, the Program Manager must demonstrate past experience in managing federal contracts similar in scope to this JOC. An alternate Program Manager shall be designated when work is being performed at hours other than as listed above or during absences such as illness, vacation, etc. The Program Manager or their alternate shall be readily available (physically, telephonically, or online) except on Federal Government holidays, during the hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Program Manager, and any alternate, shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language fluently. They shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contracting, construction, scheduling, resourcing, and/or personnel matters and issues brought to attention by the Government and provide answers or decisions within the limits of the Contract and Job Order specifications.

1.6.10.2 Project Manager: The Contractor shall provide Project Managers (PMs) to assist the Quality Control Representatives in identifying and resolving issues in addition to coordinating with Government personnel for the management of the JOC. The Project Manager(s) shall have a minimum of five years of experience supervising and managing construction projects similar in scope to those that will be required by this contract (i.e. – more than 5 projects simultaneously). The Project Manager or his/her alternate shall be readily available (physically, telephonically, or online), excluding Federal Government holidays, during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. An alternate Project Manager shall be designated when work is being performed at hours other than as listed above or during absences such as illness, vacation, etc. The Project Manager, and any alternate, shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language fluently.

1.6.10.3 Quality Control Manager: The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Manager (QCM) with a minimum of five years of experience in managing and inspecting construction projects. The QCM shall be readily available (physically, telephonically, or online) except on federal Government holidays, during the hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The QCM shall have authority to act for the Contractor in all quality control matters.

1.6.10.4 Safety Manager: The Contractor shall designate a Safety Manager who will visit project sites and who will be responsible for safety compliance. This individual shall have authority to act for the Contractor in all safety matters. The Safety Manager shall have an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and five years of experience; or ten years of experience as a safety and health professional in the construction industry. The Safety Manager shall be readily available (physically, telephonically, or online) except on federal Government holidays, during the hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

1.6.11 Government provided Key Personnel: The Government provides the following personnel as key personnel:

1.6.11.1 Contracting Officer (KO): The KO for this contract is located at BLDG 6, 6650 Meloy Drive, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905. The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority, and solely at the risk of the Contractor. No changes in, or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes.

1.6.11.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR for this contract located at BLDG 6, 6650 Meloy Drive, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905. The COR shall monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assist in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract. Issue written interpretations of technical requirements, monitor contractor’s performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government-furnished property; and provide site-entry for contractor personnel. A letter of designation will be issued to the COR, a copy of which will be sent to the contractor detailing the responsibilities and limitations of the COR. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: The Contractor shall ensure that each employee obtains an identification badge from security personnel. Each employee shall follow established Installation procedures for displaying their identification badge while within the boundaries of the Installation. The Contractor shall provide personnel to complete all badging documentation and forms to obtain badges for all Contractor personnel. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties shall be required to identify themselves as contractors to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They shall also ensure all documents or reports produced by the contractor are suitably marked as contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.13 Contractor Employee Training.

1.6.13.1 The Contractor is responsible for training all local key personnel in the use of the web-based program software, eGordian®, within the 30-days of contract award. The Government will provide the point of contact with Gordian that will provide the training to the Contractor’s employees at no cost to the Contractor.

1.6.13.2 The Contractor shall train and make known all requirements to all key personnel on the use and understanding of the prime contract, the Job Order Contract (JOC) system through eGordian web-based software, and the Construction Task Catalog utilized as the unit price book for this Contract.

1.6.14 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.6.15 Performance Evaluation for the Contractor: As a minimum, the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated upon final acceptance of the work. However, interim evaluations may be prepared at any time during the contract performance when determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

The format for the evaluation will be the DD Form 2626, and/or Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The Contractor will be rated: Outstanding, Above Average, Satisfactory, Marginal or Unsatisfactory in the areas of Contractor Quality Control; Timely Performance; Effectiveness of Management;

Compliance with Labor Standards and Compliance with Safety Standards. The Contractor will be notified of all ratings and provided a chance to comment, either in an individual element or in the overall rating, prior to completing the evaluation, and all Contractor comments will be made a part of the official record. Performance Evaluation Reports will be available to all DOD Contracting offices and may be used to support future award decisions. Past performance, information shall be maintained in CPARS once the report is completed.

1.6.16 Performance Location: Offerors shall complete the pricing schedule by filling in their coefficients for each JOC proposal and performance location in accordance with the Pricing Schedule. Each item shall contain the appropriate coefficient for the specific location and indicated hours (standard or nonstandard), limited to two decimal places.

1.6.16.1 Geographic areas:

Area 1 includes: Fort Benning Army Installation (including all associated Army Real Property, facilities, ranges and training areas), within the boundaries of Ft. Benning GA/AL.

Area 2 includes: Camp Merrill at Dahlonega, GA (including all associated Army Real Property, facilities, ranges and training areas); Camp Merrill is a remote outpost in the mountains outside Dahlonega, GA.

1.6.17 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.). Or perform evaluation services, which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO, and in the event, the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated. The KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements, which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.19 Telephone Usage: Contractor employees shall not use Government telephones at the work site for personal reasons or make any toll or long distance calls. If the Contractor deems cellular phone service as necessary for its employees, then the Contractor is responsible for providing that cellular phone service.

1.6.20 Conservation of Utilities: The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which includes turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish the necessary cleaning.

1.6.21 Traffic Regulations. The Contractor and employees operating motor vehicles on Fort Benning shall observe traffic regulations and posted speed limits. The only exception to posted speed limits is passing troops in formation when speed shall be reduced to 10 MPH. The Contractor and employees operating vehicles or equipment on the Installation in performance of this contract shall have a valid driver’s license including any required commercial operating permit. Traffic laws are enforced on Fort Benning and violators shall appear before a U.S. Magistrate for disposition of the violation.

1.6.22 Advertising on Contractor’s Vehicles. Advertising displayed on the Contractor's vehicles is permitted if the advertising conforms to good taste and public morality and is so worded as not to imply Army or United States Government approval or sanction of the advertised service and which is not embarrassing or detrimental to the military. The Contracting Officer will determine when advertising is inappropriate.

1.6.23 Authority. The Contractor shall not in any way represent that they are a part of the United States Government or that they have the authority to contract or procure supplies on the credit of the United States of America.

1.6.24 Security Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with security regulations imposed by the Installation Commander and/or the agency occupying the space where work is performed, including any necessary security clearances. An authorized Government escort will be provided when the Contractor is required to enter classified areas.

Rules, regulations, directives and requirements that are issued during the contract term by DA military command authorities, under their responsibility for law and order, administration and security on the installation shall be applicable to all Contractor personnel or representatives who enter the installation or who travel on Government transportation. This requirement shall not be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control, which is inconsistent with the intent of a non-personal services contract. Contractor personnel or representatives shall be subject to checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that their presence on the installation does not violate these requirements. No employee will be permitted on the installation when such a check reveals that his presence would be detrimental to the security of the installation or the accomplishment of work.

1.6.24.1 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.24.1.1. Lost keys shall be reported to the COR and the KO. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.24.1.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.6.24.2 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no lock combinations are revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.25 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.25.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil. AT level I training is an annual requirement if option years are exercised.

1.6.25.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. 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.

1.6.25.3 For Contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC): N/A

1.6.25.4 For Contractors that DO NOT require Common Access Card (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 (NCIC-III) 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 (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.25.5 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local 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 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.25.6 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems (IS). N/A

1.6.25.7 Background Check Requirements: Contractor/Sub-Contractor employees providing services under contracts are subject to the following process:

1.6.25.7.1 Each employee (direct employee and sub-contractor employee) working under this contract who has contact with children under 18 years of age, shall be screened with the appropriate background checks as governed by the Army Directive 2014-23 “Conduct of Screening and Background Checks For Individuals Who Have Regular Contact With Children in Army Programs”, dated 10 September 2014. A copy of the Army Directive can be found at http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ad2014_23.pdf . The background check requirements for Contractors can be found in Enclosure 3 – Screening and background checks for appropriated and non-appropriated fund personnel, military personnel, foreign national employees overseas, and contractors.

1.6.25.7.2 Background checks are initiated and paid for by the Government. The cost for the pre- employment screening is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Commander Designated Entity (CDE) at the Installation supports IMCOM by coordinating, submitting, tracking child related background checks, and reviewing and compiling the results to identify whether they contain derogatory information to be passed on for a suitability determination. The CDE will advise and assist CONTRACTOR and sub- CONTRACTOR employees completing all required documents required for the background check process. CDE contact information will be provided upon contract award.

1.6.25.7.3 Additional information on the background check process can be found at:

http://www.opm.gov/investigations/background-investigations.

1.6.25.7.4 Re-verification (IRC and FBI fingerprint check) is required every 5 years.

1.6.25.8 OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The contractor shall adhere to the Government's Operations Security (OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan during the entire period of performance.

1.6.25.9 Operation Security (OPSEC) training: N/A

1.6.25.10 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing his equipment and material at the job site at the end of each workday. The Government shall not be held responsible for any loss experienced by the Contractor due to theft or vandalism.

1.6.25.11 Threat Awareness Reporting Program. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2- 4b.

Additionally, the contractor shall adhere and conform to all safety, security and attendance requirements that apply to the supported office. The contractor is required to attend and participate in all organizational meetings, training, and emergency preparedness events and is required to vacate the Government office work site when no sufficient Government oversight is available.

1.6.26 Emergency Services

1.6.26.1 The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

1.6.26.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Emergency services are available on the Installation for use and discussed further in Section 3 of this PWS

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Adjustment Factor. A competitively bid adjustment, often referred to as a coefficient, to be applied to the Unit Prices listed in the Construction Task Catalog.

2.1.2 Base Term. The initial period of the Contract and does not include any Option Terms.

2.1.3 “Big Note”. It is the document that governs a standard set of terms and conditions, reflecting the cost data research methodology and assumptions. It clarifies terms and conditions around use of the data that are aligned with the data research methodology in the Construction Task Catalog, eliminates ambiguity, and ensures consistent interpretation of the data within the Contract terms and conditions.

2.1.4 Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other Government property.

2.1.5 Coefficient. Means a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not considered to be included in “Construction Task Catalog” unit prices, e.g. general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws and contractor’s profit. Contingent costs, such as labor rate changes and inflation in option years are also covered in the coefficient. Coefficients proposed by offerors are multiplied times the Government-established unit prices in the Construction Task Catalog (eGordian) to price a job or project on individual orders. Coefficient(s) shall be expressed in decimal format (1.0 = 100%). Coefficient(s) do not include items already established in the unit prices as outlined in the “Big Note” document accompanying the Construction Task Catalog. The Coefficient(s) proposed by the offeror and accepted by the Government are incorporated in JOC.

The Contractor’s price coefficient must include, but is not limited to the following:

1) Contractor’s overhead and profit Subcontractors’ overhead and profit

2) Insurance

3) All costs associated with bonding (specifically including bond premiums)

4) Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits

5) Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.)

6) All waste and excess material

7) Sales tax on material and equipment costs

8) Clean up

9) Mobilization and close out for the total contract and each task order

10) Compliance with environmental laws (overhead [indirect] costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, reporting requirements, etc.)

11) Basic safety and warning signage, minor barricades (e.g. construction tape, etc.), and personnel safety equipment (hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.).

12) Project management and supervision

13) Quality control

14) Office management and equipment

15) Depreciation of mobile office(s)

16) Interest associated with funding of equipment and payroll

17) Submittal preparation

18) As built drawings

19) Permits, licenses, and fees

20) Other risks of doing business (i.e. risk of a lower than expected contract dollar value, risk of a high inflation cost if factors are bid for option years, risk of poor subcontractor performance and re-performance)

2.1.6 Construction Task Catalog (CTC). A comprehensive listing of construction related tasks together with a specific unit of measure and a published Unit Price. This pre-established source of Unit Prices are to be incorporated within the JOC as the base prices for all of the Pre-Priced work items within the contract. CTC price is adjusted by coefficients to derive a total price for each task, and the sum of all tasks derive a total price for the Job Order.

2.1.7 Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.8 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.9 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government.

The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.10 Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.11 Contractor Planner/Estimators. Contractor planner/estimators who develop Price Proposals in response to Work Order RFPs shall use the CTC Estimating procedures, commonly referred to as the Big Note.

2.1.12 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.13 Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.14 Equipment A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.15 Estimated Annual Value.