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1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

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2. CONTRACT NO.

W91237 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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9. Sealed offers in original and 3 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and

Federal Building, 502 8th St.

conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

CYNTHIA A OXLEY 304-399-5337

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 23 X

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L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

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NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

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13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

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19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

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PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

USACE, CONTRACTING BRANCH

CYNTHIA OXLEY, 502 8TH STREET

HUNTINGTON WV 25701-2070

304-399-5337

304-399-5281FAX:

TEL:

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

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.

W81F8E52123262

5. DATE ISSUED

01 Dec 2015

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W91237-16-R-0001

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 1,000,000 Job

FFP

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR

THE WATERBORNE COMMERCE STATISTICS DATA COLLECTION

APPLICATION/NAVIGATION PLANNING CENTER DATABASE AND

WATERBORNE APPLICATION FOR REPORT PROCESSING (WCS/WARP)

FOR THE HUNTINGTON DISTRICT NAVIGATION PLANNING CENTER

OF EXPERTISE FOR INLAND NAVIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK AND PRICE BREAKOUT

SCHEDULE FOR THE BASE PERIOD.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81F8E52123262

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81F8E52123262

MAX

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 1,000,000 Job

OPTION

FFP

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR

THE WATERBORNE COMMERCE STATISTICS DATA COLLECTION

APPLICATION/NAVIGATION PLANNING CENTER DATABASE AND

WATERBORNE APPLICATION FOR REPORT PROCESSING (WCS/WARP)

FOR THE HUNTINGTON DISTRICT NAVIGATION PLANNING CENTER

OF EXPERTISE FOR INLAND NAVIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK AND PRICE BREAKOUT

SCHEDULE FOR OPTION PERIOD ONE.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 1,000,000 Job

OPTION

FFP

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR

THE WATERBORNE COMMERCE STATISTICS DATA COLLECTION

APPLICATION/NAVIGATION PLANNING CENTER DATABASE AND

WATERBORNE APPLICATION FOR REPORT PROCESSING (WCS/WARP)

FOR THE HUNTINGTON DISTRICT NAVIGATION PLANNING CENTER

OF EXPERTISE FOR INLAND NAVIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK AND PRICE BREAKOUT

SCHEDULE FOR OPTION PERIOD TWO.

FOB: Destination

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

BASE PERIOD

DATE OF AWARD THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 28 FEBRUARY 2017

Project Manager Systems Engineer

(Sr. Software Engineer) (Software Engineer)

Unit Price

$_________/Hr Unit Price

$________/Hr

Task-Charter Hours Price Hours Price HOURS TOTAL

Meetings 53 $ 53 $ 106 $

Answer End User Questions 192

Estimate, Analyze, Fix Bugs 220

Develop, Implement WCS Software Enhancements 495

3,664

Code Audit 40 $ 40 $ 80 $

Evaluation/Validation Site Maintenance 35

Project Management 183 $ 0 $ 183 $

TOTAL BASE PERIOD:

1,218 $ 1,418 $ 2,636 $

OPTION PERIOD ONE

APPROXIMATELY 1 MARCH 2017 THROUGH 28 FEBRUARY 2018

$_________/Hr Unit Price

$________/Hr

Task-Charter Hours Price Hours Price HOURS TOTAL

Meetings 53 $ 53 $ 106 $

Answer End User Questions 192

Estimate, Analyze, Fix Bugs 220

Develop, Implement WCS Software Enhancements 495

3,664

Code Audit 40 $ 40 $ 80 $

Evaluation/Validation Site Maintenance 35

Project Management 183 $ 0 $ 183 $

TOTAL OPTION PERIOD

ONE:

TOTAL BASE PERIOD PLUS

OPTION PERIOD ONE: $ $ $

OPTION PERIOD TWO

APPROXIMATELY 1 MARCH 2018 THROUGH 28 FEBRUARY 2019

$_________/Hr Unit Price

$________/Hr

Task-Charter Hours Price Hour s Price HOURS TOTAL

Meetings 53 $ 53 $ 106 $

Answer End User Questions 192

Estimate, Analyze, Fix Bugs 220

Develop, Implement WCS Software Enhancements 495

3,664

Code Audit 40 $ 40 $ 80 $

Evaluation/Validation Site Maintenance 35

Project Management 183 $ 0 $ 183 $

TOTAL OPTION PERIOD

TWO:

TOTAL BASE PERIOD PLUS

OPTION PERIODS ONE AND

TWO: $ $ $

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE

WATERBORNE COMMERCE STATISTICS DATA COLLECTION/NAVIGATION

PLANNING DATABASE AND WATERBORNE APPLICATION FOR REPORT

PROCESSING (WCS/WARP) FOR

THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NAVIGATION PLANNING CENTER OF

EXPERTISE FOR INLAND NAVIGATION

HUNTINGTON DISTRICT

STATEMENT OF WORK

Section I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 Service Area

This contract shall provide support for the Navigation Planning Center of Expertise located in the Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their accompanying Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (WCSC) team in New Orleans District.

1.1 Character and Extent of Services

Effectively collecting and processing operator’s vessel navigation movement is a Corps of Engineers requirement. Providing a tool to capture and integrate this data is necessary to being more efficient in meeting reporting deadlines. Utilization of this tool allows for better understanding of data needed and the processes to be followed.

Effectively utilizing technologies improves cost efficiencies, effectiveness, and timeliness of data entry/analysis and quality control. In order to move to this technology, there needs to be an understanding of what the data is, how best can it be collected/processed, what it is used for and how best can it be used in a more collaborative and sharing manner.

In order to facilitate this process this scope of work was developed and requires the contractor to provide non- personal, professional services to the Huntington District for Navigation Data Collection, Processing and Reporting. Services include, but are not limited to, consulting, designing, developing, implementing, evaluating and supporting Waterborne Commerce System. A typical tasking will be to consult with select WCS team members to develop new capabilities for types of vessel reporting (charter, VOR, container) planning navigation requirements and navigation processes for collecting, processing and reporting (Q/C and Q/A). Appropriate training/documentation will be designed for major changes and on-going face-to-face refreshers. The contractor shall analyze how data and systems are currently stored and executed and recommend the best way to proceed via Corps’ processes and data requirements. New application development, fixes and database enhancement may also be required.

1.2 Payment.

a. Payment process. Payment will be made upon submission of invoices, on a monthly basis, or at such other times as may be mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer or authorized representative.

Upon approval and acceptance of work by the Contracting Officer, or authorized representative, payment will be made to the Contractor in accordance with the prompt payment clause.

b. Pricing method. Unit Prices on the schedule shall include all materials, supplies, equipment, supervision, overhead, profit, and labor. Mileage and travel will be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Contracting Officer approved mileage/travel and per diem costs will be obligated by a modification to the appropriate task order.

Section II – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Background information

The WCS application was developed for the Huntington office as a tool to help improve efficiency and quality of WCS data entry. The system has proven to be a valuable tool for the Huntington personnel and is now being used by WCSC personnel located in the New Orleans District office. As the use of this application has increased, new ideas for enhancements and improvements are identified.

2.2 Description of requirements.

a.Tasks. The contractor shall work with selected team members to evaluate requirements in the system that meet the need for navigation data processing. These requirements are the key components to operation and maintenance of the WCS system whether enhancements or “bug” fixes. Understanding key navigation data processing business processes is one of the key components allowing the contractor to interact with the team members on an experienced level.

In general, the contractor will meet with the team members twice a month (on-site face-to-face meetings will be held for kick-off and mid-year; all other meetings will be on a virtual basis) or as needed.

Systems and Information Engineering to include:

Activities required for the support of operational systems oriented to enhancing operations of hardware and software system to include the collection and analysis of systems information, diagnosis of problems and development of recommendations to resolve problems

Establish and maintain systems and software configuration baseline data and documentation. This includes redesign activities that modify functionality and/or produce technical improvements to enhance software and security.

To monitor system execution and performance; performs problem analysis and resolution; and provides technical assistance to the end-user

Assist with system and software conversion activities that include the transition of existing applications from one environment to another.

Assist with production control activities such as the support of cyclical changes to operational workloads, data compression, data restores, reorganization of files, recovery of systems, production of reports, download/upload of information, and setup and verification of fields and programs for the execution of production runs.

Develop and implement an audit strategy to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data; including a Code Audit, Gap Analysis showing disconnects like inconsistent code logic and modulated code and recommended Code Improvement Opportunities.

Duties performed include the following as a synopsis:

(1) Proactively identify and address any end user questions/issues/request concerning technical interaction of the system and inter-relationship of coding and prior requirements as part of the coding solution. Translate system specifications and design documentation into system components, code or both.

Provide functional/technical in-depth database knowledge/work effort concerning aspects of WCS schemas such as The Oracle Waterway system (TOWS), Vessel Operations Report (VOR), import converters for VOR, Lockage, Dock Receipt, Charter and Container data and reporting, Mapping Operators, Vessels, Docks and Commodities and Transmitting data.

(2) Review required processes against system enhancements/fixes to validate or update technical completeness against functional specifications.

Provide business rule enforcement and compliance including migration/update rules between WCS and TOWS.

(3) Evaluate functional/technical recommendations with the team members before finalization of technical specifications as part of the work requested.

Provide data integrity thru Quality Control/Assurance using testing protocols and an evaluation site for end user walk-thru prior to Production deployment

(4) Provide system/platform concerns/solutions encountered during off time so interaction amongst contractor and Corps employees can be evaluated, communicated and resolved.

Provide technical knowledge encompassing:

TOWS-based materialized views and WCS-based nightly refresh jobs

Reconciliation between WCS and TOWS Database (DB) Links between WCS-TOWS DB instance builds

(5) Provide Systems Documentation

Development of all documentation, including manuals, e.g., operations, system maintenance, user and training, and plans, e.g., system integration and site implementation. The document is dynamic in that it will be modified to take advantage of new methodologies, techniques and tools. The documentation follows the latest approved standards at the time of development of the system.

Develop/enhance new Reports Develop/enhance new converters Provide training to District developers, content managers, and users.

Provide meeting notes Repair fixes required by Army Corps of Engineers Information

Technology (ACE-IT) require 18 on-site visits per year.

b. Project Management. Due to the significant amount of development work being done on an ad-hoc basis, it will be easy to fall into a trap where reports and forms are constantly being modified and redeveloped to meet ever-changing requirements. To help avoid this situation the contractor will implement a Project Management concept that covers the following:

(1) Track and Report Project Status. The contractor will provide project updates on a weekly basis to the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative or proponents of the projects they are working on. The updates can be in the form of updates to a secure – contractor provided – web site for collaboration between the user and the contractor detailing the status of each on-going project, current tasks, any outstanding issues, and other pertinent information.

(2) Define and Implement a Process to Specify Requirements and Changes. The contractor will work with the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative to delineate an efficient means for employees to specify requirements for and changes to reports and system.

This will be a web-based solution that provides collaboration between the user and the contractor, long-term documentation of the request, clearly defines the requirements for any reports or applications, documents issues that arise during the development process, and tracks the on-going status of the report or application. Once implemented, this process will also be used by WCS team member.

(3) Document Requirements for system fix/enhancement. The contractor will clearly document the requirements for each new enhance, report, fix. This will minimize the confusion between the contractor and users and will serve as a useful tool for District developers tasked with supporting the databases over the long term. Transport current Issue documentation.

2.3 Contractor expertise.

The contractor personnel shall have specific knowledge, or be capable of gaining specific knowledge, in planning, developing, implementing, supporting, and training related to Corps Navigation data collection, processing and reporting concepts, Knowledge Dispatch server, Cold Fusion, ORACLE and other internet and web technologies; functional/technical database knowledge concerning aspects of WCS such as The Oracle Waterway System (TOWS)-based materialized views, WCS-based nightly refresh jobs, reconciliation between WCS and TOWS, DB links between WCS-TOWS, DB instance builds, business rule enforcement and compliance, data integrity, migration/update rules between WCS and TOWS, testing protocol, WCS schemas and import converters. They must also have significant experience in developing system and reports using Cold Fusion, ORACLE, PL/SQL, Javascript and HTML. They must also have significant experience using Cold Fusion as it applies to development, enhancements, and/or support of WCS software. This includes programming, systems design and development, systems analysis and other software tasks.

All contractor personnel shall have the following skills:

a. Communication skills. All contractor personnel shall have the ability to communicate effectively with District and WCSC employees in written and oral English. Customer-focus and customer-care will be of paramount importance in the evaluation of individual contractor performance.

All contractor personnel must have customer support skills to provide effective user support either over the phone or in person. They must possess the ability to discuss problems and solutions at the knowledge level of the customer.

b. Teaching skills. All contractor personnel shall have the ability to provide the necessary instructions to customers that will allow them to successfully use the developed software. Contractor personnel are expected to transfer their knowledge, as needed and on a one-on-one basis, in an effort to make all District technical representatives and users more self-reliant when using the developed systems and software.

Contractor roles required:

a. Project Manager. Requires competence in leading the team effort, managing a project, coordinating project, and communicating with the Corps of Engineers project manager. Some contractor project management activities will encompass tracking and report project status; defining and implementing a process to specify requirements, changes and fixes.

b. Software Engineer. Requires competence in systems analysis techniques, concepts and methods; also requires knowledge, or ability to gain knowledge, of available system software, hardware, structure and management practices and input/output devices. Some Engineers may be senior in their capability of leadership and mentoring.

2.4 Work area, tools, and office supplies.

a. Government provided. All functional requirements needed to enhance the application as well as identifying any fixes that need to be accomplished will be provided by the Government. A work area will be provided when the contractor needs to review any disconnects with a functional representative at the Corps’ office.

b. Contractor provided. The contractor shall provide the work area, telephone, office furniture, office supplies, computer hardware, software, and any other common tools, diagnostic tools, and diagnostic software to complete the requirements of this contract unless otherwise stipulated by this contract.

2.5 Section 508 Compliance.

Requirements for accessibility based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) are determined to be relevant for this solicitation.

All electronic and information technology (EIT) deliverables rendered under this contract must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Access Board Standards available for viewing at http://www.section508.gov.

The following Section 508 provisions apply to the content or communications material identified in this

SOW:

Subpart B - Applicable technical sections and provisions for all EIT contract deliverables.

1194.21 Software Applications and operating systems:

Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer.

Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.

Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.

1194-22 Web-based intranet and internet information and applications:

Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup.

Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables.

Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.

When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line, the form shall allow people using assistive technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.

Sub Part D - Information, Documentation and Support

1194.41 - Information, documentation, and support

Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.

End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge.

Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.

2.6 Deliverables.

Specific deliverables will be identified with each task order describing specific project objectives.

3.0 Security Requirements

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access in and/or around any Huntington District facilities (i.e. flood control dams, locks and dams, etc.) shall receive authorization to be on our facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Huntington District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) information in order to complete the background investigation and make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property.

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results provided by the Huntington District Security Management Office of the background investigation. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Huntington District Security Management Office has completed a review of such items and determined they can be released. Contractor’s failure to adhere can result in penalties, fines, or sanctions up to and including contract termination and/or forfeiture of future contract consideration.

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Huntington District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted unescorted access in or around all District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following:

(1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working,

(2) Project Name,

(3) Contract Number and

(4) Task Order Number when applicable.

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). FD 258, Contractor Fingerprint Card (one card for digital prints, two for ink prints) (NOTE: a trained/qualified individual must take prints, ORI block on the FD 258 must be USOPM000Z) (Contractor Fingerprint Cards (FD-258) may be obtained by contacting the Huntington District Security Management office).

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel or at anytime conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Security Management Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, Security Management Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Security Management Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Security Management Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters Staff to accomplish. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States at least 10 business days (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the requested work start date. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc.

All foreign government Requests for Visit Authorizations to the Department of Army organizations must be submitted at least ten business days (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the requested start date of the visit due to attempting to support ,accommodate and approve the high number of short-fused Requests for Visit Authorizations (RVAs) received into the Foreign Disclosure Office on a daily basis.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Security Management Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work.

Holiday Moratorium - The Department of Defense traditionally imposes a moratorium on Requests for Visit Authorization (RVA's) during the December and January timeframes each calendar year. Where it is possible, the Contractor should avoid scheduling visits unless they are mission essential during this timeframe. The DOD Foreign Visits System will be operational; however, Army foreign disclosure will only process RVA's designated as mission essential by the Contracting Officer. The only two exceptions to the 10 working day suspense requirement are (1) visits to the Army Secretariat and Army Staff, and (2) visits deemed mission essential or time sensitive by the U. S. Army. A waiver to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2 must be submitted to authorize the request.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Security Management Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRH-SM

502 Eighth Street Huntington, WV 25701

Sandra L. Hardwick, phone (304) 399-5612; email sandra.l.hardwick@usace.army.mil

Matthew D. Green, phone (304) 399-5294; email matthew.d.green@usace.army.mil

AT/OPSEC Requirements AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, 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. Upon request, 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 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility 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 installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12). Proposed language: “The contractor and all sub-contractors employees will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an interim CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter in accordance with personnel security standards listed in AR 25-2 (Information Assurance), an appropriate background investigation will be conducted prior to accessing the government information systems.

For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

For information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) certification. All contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract IAW DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239-7001 and AR 25-2. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

Threat Awareness Reporting Program. All new contractor employees will complete annual Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training provided by a Counterintelligence Agent, IAW AR 381-12 . The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee(s) or a memorandum for the record, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. Authorized web-based TARP training for CAC card holders is available at the following website:

https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/655474.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Navigation Planning and Waterborne Commerce Statistics Data Collection Application have quality control processes in place to determine acceptance of contractor performance.

Current quality control processes require Contractor to provide a tool to keep track of all issues, whether they are support, enhancements or bug fixes. All comments and specifications on each issue are required to be posted and reviewed by the Corps’ owner of that issue. When an individual product is delivered by Contractor, it has already been tested by the development team and is then turned over to the Corps’ owner of that issue who is then required to test the product per the specifications and any additional comments that have been captured in the issue. This Corps’ test includes both technical requirements, as well as actual usage requirements, for accomplishing the work effort. Once the Corps’ test is completed, the owner of the ticket informs the PM/COR that the work is acceptable and the PM 'Accepts' in the issue system.

The following objectives will be met for the given percentage of performance:

- Contractor will record all issues, including technical support, enhancements and bug fixes, in the tracking system (goal 100%).

- Contractor will respond with estimated resolution time to Corps communications regarding bugs and required technical support with within three business days (goal 100%).

- All issues within the tracking system will have a member of the Corps development team assigned as its owner (goal 100%).

- The issue owner will be notified via the tracking system when an issue resolution is ready for testing (goal 100%).

- All issues will be tested by Corps owner or designee prior to release to production by contractor (goal 100%).

- Contractor will only publish modifications and enhancements to the production system upon acceptance by the PM (goal 100%).

Any product, service, milestone, coordination effort, progress report, document, or deliverable, or any portion thereof, deemed unacceptable shall be returned and until revisions are provided that are deemed acceptable by the identified Government points of contact for technical concerns, associated invoices for completed work shall not be paid.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

(a) Definitions. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract for default.

(End of clause)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 PERIOD OF SERVICE. The Contractor will provide the services stated in this statement of work beginning upon the date of contract award and shall, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Contract, remain in effect for the base period ending one year after date of award, with the option to renew for two additional one-year option periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government (See 52.217-9).

F.2 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK. The Contractor shall be required to commence work on the first task order issued under this contract as set out in the Scope of Work for each task order.

The Contractor shall prosecute said work diligently, and shall complete each Task Order by the date prescribed in the order.

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. All work and service is to be performed at contractor’s facility, except as set out in the Scope of Work. Performance at the contractor’s facility shall be in accordance with the contractor’s policy.

Performance at Government facilities, when required per Scope of Work Section 2, Paragraph 2.2 (excluding the final presentation) shall be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.(EST) unless otherwise specified.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT ADDRESS

0001 DATE OF AWARD FOR A

PERIOD

OF ONE YEAR

NAVIGATION PLANNING CENTER

ATTN: MS. V. AUTUMN JOHNSON

502 8TH STREET

HUNTINGTON WV 25701-2070

FOB: Destination

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

(a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either--

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if--

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage;

provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

(d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

(a) If the performance of all or any part of the work of this contract is delayed or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract that is not expressly or impliedly authorized by this contract, or (2) by a failure of the Contracting Officer to act within the time specified in this contract, or within a reasonable time if not specified, an adjustment (excluding profit) shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract caused by the delay or interruption and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Adjustment shall also be made in the delivery or performance dates and any other contractual term or condition affected by the delay or interruption. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any delay or interruption to the extent that performance would have been delayed or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an adjustment is provided or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(b) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed (1) for any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved, and (2) unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the delay or interruption, but not later than the day of final payment under the contract.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer (COR). The Contracting Officer may designate qualified personnel as authorized representatives to assist in the technical monitoring or administration of this contract. A Contracting Officer's representative (COR) –

(1) May not be delegated authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, or other terms and conditions of the contract.

(2) Must be designated in writing, and a copy furnished the Contractor, specifying the extent of the COR’s authority to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer. The appointment letter will describe in detail all the responsibility and authority of the COR.

G.2 Assumption of Liability. The Contractor may assume liability for any services rendered pursuant to orders or instructions given by the above designated individual(s) that were not specifically authorized within the scope of their delegated authority.

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECTION H

H.1 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY. The Contractor shall be responsible that its employees strictly comply with all Federal, State and municipal laws that may apply to operations under the contract and it is understood and agreed that the Contractor assumes full responsibility for the safety of its employees, plant and materials and for any damage or injury done by or to them from any source or cause, except damage caused to plant or equipment by acts of the Government, it's officers, agents or employees, in which event such damages will be the responsibility of the Government in accordance with applicable Federal laws. For the purpose of this clause, the terms "officers, agents, or employees" of the Government shall not include persons who are employed by the Contractor and whose services have been furnished to the Government pursuant to this or any other contract.

H.2 TASK ORDERS. All work under this contract will be ordered by issuance of individual Delivery Orders (or Task Orders) using DD Form 1155. No work will be performed under this contract before an individual delivery/task order is issued. All task orders will be agreed upon by negotiation between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative. The Government will issue a statement of work to the contractor who will prepare a proposal for submission to the Government. If the proposal is acceptable, a task order will be issued. If not, negotiation will take place to achieve a resolution. The hours of work and the category will be negotiated at the fixed price rate awarded in the contract. Payment can be made on a monthly basis for work performed and accepted during that time period.

H.3 PAYMENT UPON COMPLETION OF SERVICES. No payment shall be made until all services ordered or required during the billing period have been satisfactorily completed.

H.4 SUBMISSION OF INVOICES.

(a) Invoice for services performed will be submitted for certification and authorization for payment. Invoices shall be submitted in DUPLICATE, listing the TASK ORDER completed and forwarded to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Navigation Planning Center ATTN: Ms. V.Autumn Johnson

(b) Invoices for services performed shall include the following information:

1. Contractor's name and complete business address, and telephone number with area code.

2. Government Contract Number and Task Order Number.

3. Invoice Number - Invoices should be numbered in sequence and include the actual date of invoice preparation by the contractor.

4. Include task order number, date of service, and total amount per invoice.

H.5 PRICING OF OPTIONS. Offerors shall price the OPTION REQUIREMENTS for the two ADDITIONAL

TWELVE MONTH OPTION PERIODS by assuming that the minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits established by the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, for the INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD will apply to the two ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL TWELVE MONTH PERIODS.

Offerors are cautioned that any…