Final_Amended_Solicitation_0001_Modified_Copy_W91247-19-T-9000_Closed_Loop-Water_Treatment.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to update the Technical Exhibits w ith corrections made by the Requiring Activity in order to address questions asked by industry and extend the closing date to 05 April 2019 10:00 AM EST.

a. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 73

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Mar-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91247-19-T-9000

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Mar-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

29-Mar-2019

CODE

MICC CENTER - FORT BRAGG

MICC - FORT BRAGG

2175 REILLY ROAD STOP A

FORT BRAGG NC 28310-5000

W91247 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91247-19-T-9000

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 18-Mar-2019 10:00 AM to 05-Apr-2019 10:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CLOSED LOOP/WATER TREATMENT Solicitation # W91247-19-T-9000 Last Updated: 3/19/2019

QUESTIONS:

1. The NAICS for this solicitation is 221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems.

The previous solicitation had a NAICS of 325998 -

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Is the new code correct?

Answer: Yes, the new NAICS is correct. It was advised by Small Business and encompasses water treatment and distribution under the NAICS Code Description.

2. Will all the existing chemical feed equipment be left in place?

Answer: Yes, all existing Chemical Feeds will be left I place

3. Do we quote equipment for systems that do not have sufficient items for properly administering and maintaining chemical levels as mandated by performance requirements and specific tasks? (ex; Steam system that does not have chemical feeders and controller with capability)

Answer: No, the contractor/vender should be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and replacing any equipment that is defective within the chemical feed stations.

4. May we have the current system(s) make-up water analysis report?

Answer: N/A

5. (Section 5) Is the contractor responsible for installation, removal and/or repair of general/special equipment needed to perform CLS function?

Answer: Yes

6. (5.1) what is the water testing and chemical adjustment frequency requirement for hot water and steam boilers?

Answer: DEPENDS ON THE MANUFACTURE SPECIFICATIONS

7. (5.2.1.4) Do all of the closed chill loop have glycol in them? If not, please list which units do with the above list of volumes.

Answer: No (WORKING ON CURRENT LIST)

8. (5.2.1.5) Does the 50% by concentration refer to provided glycol specifications or the target glycol concentration in closed loop?

Answer: No, 20% PROPOLINE GLYCOL

9. (5.2.3.3) Are the cooling tower legionella testing also under a separate water safety/management program?

Answer: NO

10. Gather the Volume, Horse Power, and Brand/Make of each one the cooling.

Please add columns to the current system listing for the aforementioned areas.

Answer: SEE ATTACHMENT

11. Open tower systems - model, flow rate (gpm), system volume (gallons) basin + piping, turn-over rate (estimated leakage amount).

Answer: SEE ATTACHMENT, retrieve model and ser# and contact manufacture for MANUFACTURE SPECIFICATIONS.

12. Closed cold and hot loop systems - total volume (gallons), type of chemical feed system (pot feeder with or without filter), how many need replacements, and turn-over rate (estimated leakage amount).

Answer: N/A

13. Steam Boiler - feed water temperatures (deg F), soft water (y/n), average load, steam for humidification or heating?

Answer: DEPENDS ON THE MANUFACTURE SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Replace the terms “offerors” and “offer(s)” to “responder” and “quote(s)’ in paragraphs (b) through (l).

2. Replace paragraph (b) with the following instructions:

(b)Submission of Offer. NO fax submissions, nor hardcopies will be accepted. Submit signed and dated quote (SF1449) at or before the exact time specified in this Solicitation, via electronic means only, all quotes are to be emailed to dorian.n.wiley.mil@mail.mil and anna.m.walker.civ@mail.mil. Contractors are instructed to verify that their quote packet has been received within the allotted timeframe. Contracting will not notify contractors of any missing documentation. Failure to provide all required documents or information may exclude the offeror from further consideration. Only a quote submitted on the SF 1449 will be accepted. The quote content is as follows and must be submitted and arranged in the following sequential order.

3. Delete paragraphs (d), (e), (h) (i) and (l) in their entirety.

4. Add paragraph (m)(1) and (m)(2) to include the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs):

(m)(1) Contractor Manpower Reporting: As part of its submission, the responder shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with the enterprise Contractor Manpower

Reporting Application (eCMRA) requirement. Responder shall determine, in the Schedule, CLIN 0002, CLIN 1002, CLIN 2002, CLIN 3002 and CLIN 4002; to price or not-separately-price the CMRA requirement. CLIN 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002 and 4002 under which the contractor shall bill for all cost, if any, associated with the eCMRA requirement.

(m)(2) Site Visit

a) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contractperformance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for--

March 13, 2019

c) Participants will meet at--

Department of Public Works (DPW), Bldg. 3-1634 in the DPW/MICC Conference Room; and then all will follow to different locations to see one facility for each type of system.

d) Those that are planning to attend, please provide the name of your firm no later than 1:00 pm EST on 12 March 2019. Please limit to two representatives per firm.

The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist. The deadline for the submittal of all questions is 15 March 2019 @ 10:00am EST. Responses must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Anna Walker at anna.m.walker.civ@mail.mil and Contract Specialist, SSG Dorian Wiley at dorian.n.wiley.mil@mail.mil. Mail or hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.

NOTE: Offerors shall electronically submit their offers via email to: dorian.n.wiley.mil@mail.mil and anna.m.walker.civ@mail.mil no later than 05 April 2019 @10:00 am EST.

A. Request for Quote (RFQ) Instructions. Volumes I, II, and III shall be submitted as listed below.

VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMITS

I Acknowledgement of RFQ Documents/Amendments

No Page Limit

II

Factor 1 – Mission

Capability Plan Not to Exceed 15 Pages

III Factor 2 - Price No Page Limit

B. Request for Quote Format.. All pages of each volume must be appropriately numbered and identified with Solicitation Number: W91247-19-T-9000 in the header and/or footer of each page. If RFQ page limits are exceeded for Volume II, the pages in excess of the limit will be removed and not evaluated. No pricing information is to be presented in any part of the quote outside of Volume III. The offeror shall submit each volume of the RFQ as noted above. Separate sections of Volume I, II, and Volume III shall be separately identified for ease of identification to distinguish between the RFQ Documents, Technical Capability, and Price respectively.

C. RFQ Page Limit. The page limits for Volume I, Acknowledgments of Request for Quote Documents/Amendments; Volume II, Factor 1 – Technical Capability Statement; and Volume III, Factor 2

– Price are identified above. Per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) a page is defined as a page being 8-1/2 x 11 inches (215 x 280 mm), one side only. Therefore, a fold-out page will be considered as 2 pages. Page Limit does not include covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, cross reference indices, and section dividers/tables if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the quote; however, they will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted. If resumes are submitted they will be counted in your page limitation.

D. Request for Quote Content

1. Volume I, RFQ Documents: Volume I must be clearly marked “VOLUME I – RFQ DOCUMENTS, RFQ W91247-19-T-9000." Failure to follow the below Quote preparation instructions may cause your quote to be deemed unacceptable by the Government. The quote volumes shall be organized as follows and contain the identified information.

Tab A – RFQ Documents. The submission content is as follows and must be submitted and arranged in the sequential order listed below:

i. SF 1449. The offeror must include all applicable information and must submit an original signed and dated SF 1449. Only a response submitted on the SF 1449 will be accepted.

ii. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments. The offeror must submit a signed SF 30, Solicitation Modification, an acknowledgment of solicitation amendments, if applicable.

iii. No pricing information is to be presented in any part of Volumes I – RFP Documents or Volume II –Factor 1 – Technical Capability.

iv. Representations and Certifications, FAR clause 52.212-3 and DFARS clause 252.212-

7000. The contractor must complete paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-3 and submit the required representations and certifications or submit System for Awards Management (SAM) Representations and Certifications portion.

v. Banking Information. The offeror shall submit the name and address of the responder’s bank or financial institution, and the name, title, and telephone number of the offeror's point of contact.

The banking information will be used, in part, to determine responsibility. The Government may request information from the offeror's financial institution to determine that the responder has adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain the resources, to perform the contract requirements. The offeror should submit a statement authorizing the financial institution to release applicable information.

vi. Company data which includes pertinent company information such as, but not limited to, DUNS, Socio-economic certifications, CAGE Code and geographic area the company serves; and contact information which includes a point of contact (POC), company website, address, phone (main and cell), email of the POC named who shall have the authority to negotiate and enter into contractual agreements on behalf of the company.

2. Volume II, Mission Capability Plan: Volume II must be clearly marked “VOLUME II – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY, W91247-19-T-9000” - The Technical Capability shall consist of the responder's response to meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) as described below.

(a) Managing the Contract. Explain the role of each management staff member and their authority to act on behalf of the contractor. Discuss how reporting and review requirements will be imposed and how management will communicate with the Government.

(b) Mission Capability Plan. The Mission Capability Plan is to be specific to the requirements outlined in the PWS; and must include a succinct, clear statement that demonstrates how the company has the technical expertise to complete the requirements of the PWS. The plan shall include the number of personnel proposed, qualifications (such as certifications, education, licenses, and experience), and how the proposed staffing is sufficient to perform each task in the PWS section. Describe the plan to perform the requirements in the PWS when its personnel are absent for more than one day due to sickness or any other reason that prohibits them from providing services during normal hours of operation.

(c) Key Personnel. Thoroughly demonstrate that all Key Personnel’s have the qualifications in accordance with (IAW) Sections 2.1.11.3 and 2.1.11.16 Qualification Standards of the PWS.

The plan should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Statements that the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the Statement of Work (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the Statement of Work or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's quote. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired. Technical Capability Statement page limitation includes any attached charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, and drawings.

3. Volume III, RFQ Price. Price will not be scored or rated. In accordance with FAR Subpart 13.106, evaluation of price will be performed using one or more of the price analysis techniques identified in FAR Subpart 15.404. Through these techniques the Government will determine whether prices are reasonable and complete. In addition to completing the SF 1449, the contractor shall clearly marked “VOLUME III –

RFQ PRICE, W91247-19-T-9000.”

RFQ Price. The RFQ Price submission content must be submitted and arranged in sequential order as listed by CLINs below.

Schedule of Pricing. The offeror must submit a quoted price for contract line items (CLINs) 0001 and 0002; 1001 and 1002; 2001 and 2002; 3001 and 3002; and 4001 and 4002, for a 12-month base and four

(4) one-year options. The techniques and procedures described under FAR15.404-1 will be the primary means of assessing price to determine the proposed price to be complete and accurate. Through these techniques, the Government will determine whether an Acceptable Offeror’s overall price is reasonable in accordance with FAR 15.404.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Closed Loop Water Treatment

Introduction.

This is a non-personal services contract to provide water treatment services and testing for all Water Systems (HVAC) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to include Pope Army Airfield, Camp Mackall, Simmons Army Airfield, Airborne Special Operations Museum and Linden Oaks. 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. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform water treatment services and testing for all Water Systems (HVAC).

1.1 Background. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for treatment and testing of all Water Systems (HVAC) at Fort Bragg and Army-maintained facilities at Pope Field, Camp Mackall, Simmons Army Airfield, and the Airborne Special Operations Museum (ASOM) and Linden Oaks. The requirement calls for the contractor to furnish labor and necessary equipment and tools to ensure treatment and testing is accomplish in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Fort Bragg DPW oversees approximately 911 systems that have approximately 245 Closed Loop systems for Chillers, 636 Closed Loop Heater System boilers, 14 Steam System boilers and 18 Open Loop Cooling Towers requiring treatment and testing service. Please see Technical Exhibits 4, 5, 6, and 7 for a more exact list of buildings and systems. The population base consists of approximately 250,000 personnel and 5,000 buildings on Ft Bragg.

1.2 Objectives. The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished in the performance of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives to include, but not limited to, the publications in Section 7 and Related Documents. The Contractor shall perform treatment and testing of Water Systems (HVAC) in accordance with (IAW) the terms and The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare required reports, and submit all information as specified by the Deliverables presented in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure all work in support of mission requirements tendered to the Government for acceptance conform to the measurable performance standards of quality, timeliness, and quantity specified in the PWS of this contract.

The intent is to establish work requirements that are performance-based and results-oriented. The Contractor shall determine the best and most cost effective ways to fulfill this requirement through innovation and utilization of best commercial best practices.

This is a full service treatment and testing of Water Systems (HVAC) for Fort Bragg, NC. The contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred to maintain the treatment of all building Water Systems (HVAC) identified in the Technical Exhibit. The Contractors work and responsibility shall include all planning, administration and management necessary to provide all operation, testing and treatment services as specified. The work shall be conducted within strict compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, codes, technical references and manufacturer instructions. The contractor shall determine the appropriate chemical residual levels and the procedures for the maintenance of those levels to ensure the water treatment program meets the Performance specifications. All chemicals for boiler treatment shall be manufactured and applied in compliance with the Food & Drug Administration Guidelines, Section 21.

1.3 Climatic Conditions. The average annual rainfall is 2.6 - 4.4 inches; with the wettest months being August- November. The average annual snowfall is 0.1 - 0.2 inches, with snowfall expected during the period of December- March. The average frost-free period (growing season) during the year is about 180 days. The first killing frost may be expected in October and the last killing frost generally occurs in early March. The average annual maximum and minimum temperatures are approximately 83 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. Monthly normal temperatures ranged from a low of 40 degrees in the month of February to a high of 90+ degrees in the month of July.

Summer temperatures often reach 83 degrees Fahrenheit, while sub-freezing weather is common during the winter months.

1.4 Reserved

1.5 Reserved

1.6 Reserved

1.7 Reserved

1.8 Reserved

2.0 Requirements.

2.1 Description of Services. The Contractor shall provide services for complete protection through the treatment of water used for Cooling Towers (CT), Closed Loop (CL), Hot Water Boilers (HWB) and Steam Boilers (SB) located at various facilities as indicated in technical exhibit four (4). All CT, CL, HWB and SB systems identified on the TE shall be inspected and treated based on the requirements in this PWS.

2.1.1 Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject;

either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 37.104, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

General Information.

2.1.2 Period of Performance (PoP). The PoP consists of a twelve (12) month base and four (4) 12-month options. The PoP is as follows:

Base Period 22 April 2019 – 21 April 2020 Option Period 1 22 April 2020 – 21 April 2021 Option Period II 22 April 2021 – 21 April 2022 Option Period III 22 April 2022 – 21 April 2023 Option Period IV 22 April 2023 – 21 April 2024

2.1.3 Place of Performance and Hours of Operation.

2.1.3.1 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the locations listed in Technical Exhibit (TE) - 4 List of Buildings with Types of Closed Loop Systems and Cooling Towers.

2.1.3.2 Hours of Operation. The Government's regular (normal) hours are from 0700 – 1600 hours, 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 shall conduct business during regular hours.

2.1.3.3 Federal Holidays. The Contractor’s performance shall not be required on the Federal public holidays listed below. Holidays occurring on weekends will be observed as directed by the Federal calendar (5 U.S.C. 6103).

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

2.1.4.1 The Contractor shall provide personnel support within 24 hours of notification outside the normal hours of operation as required, including holidays, to support the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) mission. Prior to performance of services outside the locally established hours of operation, the Contractor shall request and obtain, in writing, approval from the KO. The Program Manager shall be available after normal hours to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations. Contractor personnel shall not be scheduled for overtime work.

2.1.4.2 Installation Closures. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor shall:

Reschedule the work to be performed the following day unless the following day is a Saturday, Sunday, a legal public holiday, and when routine work is not scheduled for that day; or Reschedule the work on any day mutually satisfactory.

2.1.4.3 Inclement Weather Delay. If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions for continued operations, then the Contractor shall notify the COR and KO if inclement weather suspends operations within 24 hours. The Contractor shall resume operations with KO approval.

2.1.5 Reserved

Emergency Services.

2.1.6.1 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.

2.1.6.2 The contractor shall be responsible for providing medical services to its employees. Emergency medical services will be provided by the government to support lifesaving injuries or illnesses until proper medical support ca be administered from an external source to the government from a medical treatment facility or transport.

2.1.7 Contract Administration and Management.

2.1.7.1 Post Award Conference/Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO and COR/ACOR will meet quarterly with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. Written minutes of meetings will be recorded by the Government and signed by both the Program Manager and the KO. The written minutes will be distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. If the Contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, recorded by the Government, the non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the KO within two

(2) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

2.1.7.2 Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination and cooperation between the Government and the Contractor.

2.1.7.3 The following provides the roles and their respective authority during the performance of the contract:

2.1.7.3.1 Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. 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.

2.1.7.3.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this contract. Additional Government personnel may be assigned to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR or ACOR, and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoD 5000.72, DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification and DFARS 201.602-2. The ACOR will serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance, if they meet all COR training, experience requirements, and are appointed by the KO as an ACOR. The COR/ACOR will provide assistance in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems. The COR/ACOR will perform In Accordance With (IAW) the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter.

2.1.7.3.2.1 COR Authority. A letter of designation will be issued to the COR/ACOR by the KO. A copy of the letter will be sent to the Contractor. The letter of designation states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR/ACOR, especially with regard to changes in cost, price estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR/ACOR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions with regard to cost, quantity, or schedule of the resulting order.

2.1.7.3.3. The Contractor shall not in any way represent the United States (U.S.)

Government, or that it has the authority to contract or procure supplies for the account of the United States of America (USA).

2.1.8 COR/ACOR Functions. The COR/ACOR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR/ACOR 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, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR shall approve all submittals and plans required in this PWS.

2.1.9 Quality Control (QC). Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service and products, and it shall include methods of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and/or subcontrator work; this also includes inspection and testing.

2.1.9.1 Quality Control Program (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP via email as an attachment to the KO/COR within thirty (30) days after contract award. Once the QCP is reviewed and found acceptable, the contractor shall receive the KO/COR acceptance in writing or any proposed changes to the QCP. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of deficiencies. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requiremet of the contract. The Government is committed to a highly interactive relationship between qualtiy control by the Contractor and quality assurance by the government receipent of services. This relationship shall be achieved through an effective Prevention Based Quality Control Program dedicated to ensuring the best possible products and services to end users.

The Contractor shall submit any proposed changes in the QCP to the KO/COR for written approval five (5) working days prior to implementation. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the KO/CORs acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

2.1.9.2 The Contractor’s quality program shall demonstrate its prevention-based outlook by meeting the objectives stated in the PWS throughout all areas of performance. The QCP shall be developed to specify the Contractor’s responsibility for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall provide Quality Control documentation which outlines the water treatment testing and treatment program. Required documentation includes; chemical control test procedures, Log Sheets, Product Bulletins, Material Safety Data Sheets, Feed and Control Equipment specifications, service reports, and copies of the certification for each laboratory performing analysis for Fort Bragg. The Contractor shall provide current and all future updates of each laboratory Quality Assurance/Quality Control Policies and Procedures to the COR.

2.1.9.3 Within 24 hours of completion, upon request from the COR, the Contractor shall provide, all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs.

2.1.9.4 The Contractor’s QCP shall be incorporated into and become part of this contract after the plan has been accepted by the COR. Proposed changes made after COR acceptance shall be submitted in writing through the COR to the KO for review and acceptance prior to implementing any revision. The Contractor’s QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to ensure the Contractor is meeting the performance standards and requirements of the contract.

2.1.9.5 Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): If a Government employee observes a defect which can be construed as intentional and/or grossly negligent defective performance, such employee shall report the defect, through appropriate channels, to the KO for a determination. Utilizing sound discretion, the KO may make a unilateral determination that a defect reported as an intentional and/or grossly negligent performance defect is an unintentional performance defect. When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) work days from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to prevent recurrence.

2.1.9.6 If, however, the KO determines that there is a reasonable basis for determining intentional and/or grossly negligent defective performance, a CDR will be prepared and forwarded to the Contractor's Project Manager. In that case, the criteria for rejecting or accepting performance will be the facts as given to the KO by the person(s) reporting the defect and the facts as contained in the Contractor's response to the CDR; together with such other facts, records, or reports which may be pertinent or relevant to a determination of whether to accept or reject performance. Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) normally assigned to the task will not be applied in determining whether to accept or reject.

2.1.9.7 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

QASPs are considered to be "living documents," dynamic, adaptable, and subject to modification based on Contractor performance surveillance results. The QASP is not part of the PWS and will not be issued with the solicitation. The QASP focuses on the procedures and processes the Government will implement to assure the Contractor is performing IAW the performance standards within the PWS. The Government plan defines the criteria of how the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated, the frequency of surveillance, and the items to be inspected. Although the Government will develop a QASP, Government surveillance of Contractor performance is not limited to the QASP, or the performance objectives, outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Government retains the right to evaluate all services required by the contract. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If any of the services performed do not conform to contract requirements, the Contractor shall perform the services again at no additional cost to the Government. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance.

2.1.9.8 Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

2.1.9.9 Reserved

2.1.10 Subcontract Management.

Contractor Employees.

2.1.11 Key Personnel. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager (PM), an Alternate PM (APM) and a Quality Control Technician (QTC) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The name of the PM, APM, who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, and the QCT shall be designated in writing to the KO at the post award conference. The PM or APM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM or APM shall be available between the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who is responsible for the performance of the work. The Project Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract and shall have at least five (5) years experience in Closed Loop/Water Treatment operations. The name of the Project Manager shall be provided by the Contractor to the KO. The Project Manager shall be available between 0700 - 1600 hours, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have and maintain a CLEARANCE PER PMO OFFICE at time of the contract start date and for the life of the contract. The Project Manager and any individuals designated as key personnel shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language. The Contractor shall provide to the COR a duty telephone number for the project manager and alternate(s) project manager. The APM shall meet or exceed the same qualifications as the PM.

2.1.11.3 Quality Control Technician: The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Technician who shall be responsible for the quality of the work. The Quality Control Technician shall have a Class C state certification which is the second level for a Water Systems Operator to provide water treatment services, and have at least three (3) years of experience in water and waste water system operations and system inspections.

2.1.11.4 Key personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the COR. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted (in writing) to the KO/COR within ten (10) work days of the proposed change. If, for any reason, any of the key personnel becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, the contractor shall promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess qualifications equal to or better than that of the original employee. The Contractor shall ensure all key personnel terminated or released from employment under this contract are replaced within ten (10) work days of the termination.

2.1.11.5 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel shall wear distinctive clothing bearing the company’s name, and wear an identification badge displaying the company’s name, employee’s name, description, title and a picture of the employee. It must be clearly displayed at all times while working at Ft. Bragg. Contractor’s personnel shall be as neat and clean as practicable; shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient manner, and shall cause the least possible annoyance and disturbance to the using service. The Contractor shall be responsible for the supervision and conduct of its employees.

Contractor’s personnel shall be experienced, qualified and capable of performing maintenance and repairs as required by this contract.

2.1.11.6 Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance: It is essential that all Contractor personnel meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. The Contractor shall ensure their personnel do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegal prescribed drugs or any other incapacitating agents.

2.1.11.7 Reserved.

2.1.11.8 Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner.

2.1.11.9 In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with OSHA http://www.osha.gov/ and all pertinent provisions of the publication 29 CFR 1910, and EM 385-1-1, http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm Safety and Health Requirement Manual.

2.1.11.10 The Contractor shall train his personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards and encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire, safety hazards, and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. The Contractor shall take corrective action to remedy reported deficiencies in accordance with the terms of this contract. The COR shall be notified of all fire and safety hazards as soon as possible.

2.1.11.11 The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations and immediately bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer and/or COR any apparent conflict between them and the requirements of the contract for resolution. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflicts. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local state, or federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or their personnel may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to suspend contract performance until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of any hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or COR.

2.1.11.12 RESERVED

2.1.11.13 RESERVED

2.1.11.14 Certain administrative personnel will require a Common Access Card (CAC) to access Government systems. CAC permits installation access to all contract employees. These persons shall have, at a minimum, a favorable National Agency Check (NAC).

2.1.11.15 All Contractor employees shall be legal U.S. residents. The Contractor shall immediately remove any employee that is not a legal U.S. resident. The Contractor personnel shall be able to communicate clearly in the English language.

2.1.11.16 Qualification Standards. The Contractor shall inspect, repair, and maintain systems and components associated with facilities listed in real property records as required throughout this contract utilizing properly trained, skilled, and qualified employees or subcontractor personnel. The Contractor shall provide objective evidence, such as certification from technical schools, of key personnel qualifications and years of experience to the KO for review and acceptance.

2.1.11.17 Contractor Identification. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel be identified as a Contractor to distinguish themselves (e.g., badge, company logo, or uniform) from Government employees. The Contractor shall ensure all correspondence and reports produced are marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is disclosed.

2.1.11.18 Standards of Conduct. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner

2.1.11.19 RESERVED

2.1.2.1 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). The contractor shall not employ any person or perform a contract in a situation where the existence of conflicting roles may bias the contractor’s judgement or prevent unfair competitive advantage in accordance with OCI rules in FAR 9.5.

2.1.2.2 RESERVED

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2.1.2.30 Business Relations. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement of this PWS. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification to a degree acceptable to the Government. The Contractor shall provide to the COR/ACOR corrective action plans, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors within 7 days or at a mutually agreed upon date. The Contractor shall ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

2.1.2.31 RESERVED

2.1.2.32 Coordination. The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate with the COR/ACOR to minimize disruptions to the facility mission.

2.1.2.33 RESERVED

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2.5 Special Requirements.

2.5.1 Security.

2.5.1.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and local security policies and procedures. The Contractor workforce shall comply with all Personal Identity Verification (PIV) requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and local policy. The COR/ACOR will request changes in Contractor security matters or processes if the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation changes.

2.5.1.2 Motor Vehicle Operators. Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid driver’s license, certificates, and permits applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

2.5.1.3 Contractor Vehicle Registration. The Contractor shall register all Contractor-owned or operated vehicles and trailers operating on the installation within 30 working days of contract start date.