Amendment 0001 - W9124721Q0002 (Fort Bragg Pressure Washing).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 address questions received and make updates to the PWS. Changes are highlighted yellow . The response date has been extended to 31 May 2021 at 10:00 am eastern time.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 32

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-May-2021

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 W9124721Q0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-May-2021

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

19-May-2021

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:

W9124721Q0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question/ Comment

Document in Question

(SF 1449, PWS,

TE, etc.)

Page/Paragraph in Question

(be as specific as possible)

Question/Comment (one per line)

Government Response/ Disposition

1 SF1449 / PWS Can we get a due date extension so we can get the best rates on our equipment rental cost. Equipment rates are much higher due to the fule shortage. Our vendor said if we waited one week the cost will return to normal, but they can't quote the regular rates until the fule prices return to normal rate which should be early next week. Currently we looking at a 35% increase in equipment cost if we need to bid this week. since cost is a factor, this would be helpful to both parties.

Yes, the Government will extend the response date to 31 May 2021 at 10:00 AM. Please see Amendment 0001.

2 What would be a rough estimate of number of buildings cleaned per year?

The Government anticipates to issue Demand Maintenance Orders (DMO's) to pressure wash approximately 125 buildings per year (approximately 5% of the facilities listed in TE #3).

Please see the revised PWS paragraph 5.1.1.

3 On the Tier 1 work orders with the 2 hr response, does that mean we have to be on base within 2 hr or heading towards the base in 2hours?

The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the DMO within 2 hours. See updated PWS paragraphs 5.4.1.1, 5.4.1.2, and

5.4.1.3 for clarification of the phrase "respond."

4 How did you determine the 377,000 SF of cleaning area: Length by width of building or actual wall surface area?

Reason im asking is: their a difference in your SF calculation between a 1 story, 3 story, or the 12 story building if they were the same length by width base.

Once a DMO is issued, the Contractor and COR will inspect the site together and determine the exact square footage to be serviced.

5 What is the anticipate amount of SF to be cleaned a year?

In accordance with contract CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001, the Government estimates the Contractor to service 377,000 square feet per year

Document in Question

(SF 1449, PWS,

TE, etc.)

Page/Paragraph in Question

(be as specific as possible)

Question/Comment (one per line)

Government Response/ Disposition

6 Will the government assign a certain number of building to do per year and allow the contractor to complete within specified time frames or is it all demand work orders?

All work will be assigned as needed via DMOs in accordance with PWS paragraph 5.4.

7 PWS General Can you provide the square footage of each building/structure?

The Government does not have this information; however, the entire square footage of each building will not be washed in each DMO. Often times only a portion of a building will be required to be pressure washed. The exact area to be washed will be specified when the DMO is issued and the Contractor and COR inspect the site together.

8 PWS General Who is responsible for determining the square footage of each building/structure?

Once a DMO is issued, the Contractor and COR will inspect the site together and determine the exact square footage to be cleaned. Some DMOs will only require pressure washing to a portion of a facility.

9 PWS General How many DMO's will be issued per year involving High Security Facilities?

The Government does not have this information. Historically, fewer than 10 DMOs were issued per year to High Security Facilities.

10 PWS General How many DMO's will be issued per year involving two-story and greater facilities?

The Government does not have this information. Historically, approximately 75 DMOs were issued per year involving facilities greater than two stories

11 PWS General How much sandblasting is anticipated per year?

The Government does not have this information. Historically, sandblasting services have only been required for bridges and highways as a method of last resort. Historically, approximately 10 DMOs per year required sandblasting services.

12 PWS General Can you provide the appropriate storm drain protection the Gov't desires to see utilized to protect from pressure washing contaminants.

THE GOVERNMENT WILL ADDRESS

THIS QUESTION IN A FUTURE Q&A

AMENDMENT

13 SF1449 #8 We respectfully request that consideration be given to extending the proposal due date by a minimum of one week.

The Government will extend the response date to 31 May 2021 at 10:00 AM. Please see Amendment 0001.

Document in Question

(SF 1449, PWS,

TE, etc.)

Page/Paragraph in Question

(be as specific as possible)

Question/Comment (one per line)

Government Response/ Disposition

14 The building list provided has roughly 2500 locations on it. The solicitation just came out on the 13th and the due date is the 20th.

This is almost impossible to accurately estimate in such a short time. In this industry, some buildings have higher or lower square foot prices because of the height of the building and the complexity of the architectural design.

Please advise how we are to give an accurate bid with such a short time frame without more detailed information.

The Government will extend the response see Amendment 0001.

Additionally, a site visit will be held on 24 May 2021 at 10:00 am. Please see the revised Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 for more details.

15 1) When referencing the price sheet, it’s asking us to base our bid on 377,000 sqft per year for the next four years. It does not give us the details on the heights of the buildings or if the price is for sandblasting or power washing. Typically when bidding on a project of this size, we are given the details of how many stories the buildings are and we are asked to give a price for example on a one, two, or three story building.

3) If the price sheet is not broken down like this, it will be hard to give an accurate price without over charging or undercharging because we have not been given sufficient time to inspect the buildings to get those details so that we can submit a lump sum price which appears to be what you’re asking for.

(one square foot price for everything)

1) Please refer to column F of TE #3 which gives the number of floors per building. The requested price per square foot will be fixed for either pressure washing or sand blasting. See the response to Question 11 regarding the requirement for sandblasting. At this time, the Government plans to keep the CLIN structure as-is, requiring one firm fixed price per square foot for all services.

2) The Government will extend the response date to 31 May 2021 at 10:00 AM. Please see Amendment 0001.

Additionally, a site visit will be held on 24 May 2021 at 10:00 am. Please see the revised Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 for more details.

16 Will there be a bid submittal extension?

The Government will extend the response see Amendment 0001.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 20-May-2021 02:00 PM to 31-May-2021 10:00 AM.

The following have been added by reference:

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

1. General

a. This acquisition will be conducted utilizing the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

b. Submission of Quote. Submit signed and dated quote at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Failure to provide all required documents or information may exclude the vendor from further consideration. Only a quote submitted on the SF 1449 will be accepted. Additional quote information will be needed to support the pricing as noted below. The quote content is as follows and must be submitted and arranged in the following sequential order. Submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the vendor’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the request for quotations (RFQ) and concurrence with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract type. Noncompliance with the RFQ requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the quote and may result in the vendor’s elimination from further consideration for contract award.

c. Site Visit.

i. Vendors 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 contract performance, 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.

ii. A site visit will be held on Monday, 24 May 2021 at 10:00 AM eastern time. Interested vendors shall email SSG Antonio Cusic at antonio.m.cusic.mil@mail.mil and cc: Ms. Meredith Johnson at meredith.a.johnson24.civ@mail.mil, no later than Friday, 21 May 2021 to RSVP for the site visit.

Location for the site visit is the Fort Bragg DPW Conference Room located at 4300 Butner Road, Bldg. 3-1634, Fort Bragg, NC. Please contact SSG Cusic for instructions on how to access Fort Bragg and directions to the DPW Conference Room if required. Attendance is limited to no more than two personnel per company.

2. Quote Submission Instructions

a. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email and are due no later than the date and time specified in Block 8 of the 1449. Please include the solicitation number (W9124721Q0002) in the subject line of all emails and in the title of all documents. The vendor must include all applicable information and must submit an original signed and dated SF 1449. A response must be submitted on the SF 1449 to be accepted.

b. Quotes shall include the vendor’s name, address, CAGE code, and a point of contact (telephone and email).

c. Vendors shall email quotes to the following Government points of contact:

SSG Antonio Cusic

Contract Specialist antonio.m.cusic.mil@mail.mil

Ms. Meredith A. Johnson Contracting Officer meredith.a.johnson24.civ@mail.mil

d. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure its quote is received by the date and time specified above. If a vendor’s quote is not received by the Government (via email) by the exact date and time specified above, it will be determined late and may not be evaluated or considered for award.

3. Solicitation Questions and Comments

a. If a vendor believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the vendor shall notify the Government point of contact via email with supporting rationale.

b. Any other questions regarding the solicitation and its attachments shall be submitted via email no later than 25 May 2021 at 2:00 PM eastern time.

c. All questions and comments relating to this requirement must be submitted using solicitation Attachment 3, “Question Submission Form.” To the maximum extent practicable, submit all questions and comments on one form, in one email. The Government will compile all questions received and submit a “Questions and Answers” document electronically to all vendors. Identities of the vendors submitting questions will not be disclosed.

4. Quote Format

a. Quotes shall contain the following three elements: General Documents, Mission Capability, and Price.

b. General Documents: The quote shall contain the following documents:

i. Cover Letter

The letter shall be on company letterhead, signed by an officer of the company, stating the authorized representative(s) (along with title, telephone number and other contact information such as e-mail) who can obligate your company contractually, negotiate, sign the quote, and sign other contract actions.

The letter shall acknowledge that the vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

The letter shall state the vendor’s DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax-ID number, and address.

The letter shall identify and explain any exceptions or deviations the vendor takes with the solicitation. Additionally, any assumptions used in the quote preparation must be identified.

ii. SF 1449. Vendors shall complete the following blocks on the SF 1449:

12 – Discount Terms 17a – Vendor Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Telephone Number 17b – If applicable 30a – Signature of authorized company official 30b – Printed name and title of signer

30c – Date signed

iii. SF 30. Vendors shall acknowledge all amendment to the solicitation by completing the following blocks on the SF 30 for every amendment issued. Only the front page of the SF 30 needs to be submitted with the quote:

8 – Vendor Name, Address and CAGE Code 15a – Printed name and title of signer 15b – Signature of authorized company official 15c – Date signed

iv. Representations and Certifications. The solicitation provides the following fill-in representations and certifications. These representations and certifications shall be completed in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to the maximum extent practicable. If the representations and certifications are completed in SAM, the vendors need only state so in its quote, and does not need to submit the representation and/or certification with the quote. If any representation or certification cannot be completed in SAM, fill in the provision provided in the solicitation and submit with the quote:

52.204-24, “Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment” 52.204-26, “Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation” 52.212-3 Alternate I, “Offeror Representations and Certification – Commercial Items”

v. Banking Information. Vendors shall submit the following:

A letter or similar assurance from its bank or financial institution confirming that the vendor has adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain the resources, to perform the contract requirements.

The name and address of its bank or financial institution, and the name, title, and telephone number of its bank point of contact. The banking information will be used, in part, to determine responsibility. The Government may request information from the vendor’s financial institution to confirm the vendor has adequate resources or the ability to obtain resources to perform contract requirements. The vendor should submit a statement authorizing the financial institution to release applicable information.

c. Mission Capability. Vendors shall submit a clear, concise narrative statement (no more than 5 pages) that contains the following:

The vendor’s methodology for accomplishing the specific tasks of the PWS, proposed staffing, and proposed equipment and materials to be used in performance of the contract. The vendor shall explain why the proposed staffing and equipment are sufficient to meet the requirement. The narrative shall also detail the vendor’s qualifications to perform the work required by the PWS, including any relevant experience. Experience and qualifications referenced should be for work commensurate with the requirements of this solicitation.

An un-priced labor matrix that identifies all proposed staffing. The matrix shall identify the U.S.

Department of Labor (DoL) labor category or exempt status of each proposed personnel. The vendor’s un-priced labor matrix shall clearly demonstrate the vendor’s ability to provide individuals that are capable of completing the tasks as identified in the PWS, and it shall also include an appropriate mix of labor categories and number of personnel proposed.

The Mission Capability narrative shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the vendor’s quote. Legibility, clarity and coherence are critical. Responses will be evaluated as detailed in the “Basis for Award” section of this solicitation. Vendors should address, as specifically as possible, the actual methodology used for accomplishing the PWS requirements. Mission Capability narratives should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather should provide convincing rationale to address how the vendor intends to meet these requirements. Statements that the vendor understands, can, or will comply with the PWS (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the PWS 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 raise questions regarding a vendor’s technical ability to perform the services contained herein and may be grounds to eliminate the quote from further consideration for contract award. Vendors should assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of its experience, and that it will base its evaluation on the information presented in the vendor’s quote.

d. Price:

i. Vendors shall complete the CLIN schedule as follows:

Fill in the unit price and extended price for each CLIN. In the event of a mathematical discrepancy between the unit price and extended price, the unit price will govern.

Submit prices out to a maximum of two decimal points. If prices are proposed to more than two decimal points, the Government will round down the number to two decimal points.

CLIN prices cannot be left blank. If the Vendor does not intend to charge for a specific CLIN, indicate such by entering “NSP” (not separately priced) in the extended price of the CLIN.

ii. Vendors shall submit a price matrix that details the breakdown of the proposed price per square foot to the maximum extent practicable. Include the following elements, as applicable:

Direct labor hours Direct labor rate Fringe rates Overhead G&A Equipment/material costs Profit

Note: The labor categories proposed in the un-priced labor matrix shall be clearly traceable to the price matrix.

Vendors are reminded that this solicitation will result in a firm, fixed-price contract. The Government is requesting submission of a price matrix to use as supporting documentation for future requests for wage adjustment in accordance with FAR 52.22-43, “Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts).

iii. The price matrix shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format and contain a separate tab for each period of performance (Base, Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, and Option 4) as well as a summary tab that totals all periods of performance. Formulas used to calculate all prices shall be reflected in the electronic spreadsheets. Excel workbooks shall not contain hidden spreadsheets, and no links should exist to files not included with the submission.

iv. The Government will evaluate its option to extend services in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-8 as detailed in the “Basis for Award” section of this solicitation. Vendors shall not propose pricing for this six-month extension.

v. All information relating to this solicitation must be included in electronic format. Electronic versions of the price response shall not be submitted in a read only or password protected format. All formulas, lookup tables, and links should be intact, and no links should exist to files not included with the response. Spreadsheets shall not contain hidden worksheets. PDF or flat files will not be considered adequate. Failure to comply with these formatting requirements may result in rejection of your quote.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Pressure Washing and Sandblasting

External Facilities and Structures Fort Bragg, NC

PART I

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide pressure washing and sandblasting services for various vertical buildings and structures on the Fort Bragg installation. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor personnel performing the services herein. Contractor personnel shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform pressure washing services and sandblasting, as defined in this PWS, except for those items specified as Government-furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Fort Bragg, North Carolina requires contractor services to provide pressure washing and sandblasting services to tanks, bridges, and buildings located on Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base (AFB), Camp MacKall, Simmons Army Airfield, and Linden Oaks Subdivision, North Carolina.

1.3. Objectives: The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished in support of this PWS meets all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and directives to include safety, environmental, and OSHA procedures, the publications listed in Part 6 of this PWS, and the Technical Exhibits (TEs) listed in Part 7 of this PWS. The Contractor shall perform pressure washing and sandblasting services to remove embedded oils, gum, dirt, paint, graffiti and other soils from exteriors of facilities, bridges, and tanks.

1.4. Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, tools, transportation, equipment, supervision, and any other items necessary to perform all operations in connection with the pressure washing and sandblasting services for the structures listed in TE #3, “List of Facilities, Bridges, and Tanks,” which includes but is not limited to the following:

high visibility headquarter buildings, Child Development Centers (CDCs), bridges, and stationary tanks.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a twelve (12) month base period and four (4), 12-month option periods.

1.6. Quality Control

1.6.1. Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance).

1.6.2. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedures and methodologies for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services, supplies and products described in the contract are performed at or above the standards defined in the PWS and TE #1, “Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).”

1.6.3. The Contractor shall submit their QCP within ten (10) days of performance start date. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to the QC procedures. The Contractor shall submit QCP changes to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within five (5) days prior to implementation. The QCP shall address at a minimum:

1.6.3.1. The Contractor’s organizational and management structure, titles, responsibilities and qualifications, work, and quality control verification.

1.6.3.2. A comprehensive program to plan and deliver quality services, prioritize services, and concentrate on the most essential services as identified in the PRS.

1.6.3.3. Methods of communications (direct and indirect) with the Government regarding performance of the contract. Communication shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government for review and analyses of key process indicators, trend analysis of process deficiencies, and problem resolution.

1.6.3.4. A method, acceptable to the Government, of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed under the contract before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. Describe a method for preventing and addressing processes for corrective actions without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.3.5. An established inspection system covering all services required by the contract. The plan shall specify areas to be inspected on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis and the title of the individual who will do the inspection.

Maintain a system to inspect their subcontractor services and products to ensure compliance with contract requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. Specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, and how inspections are to be conducted. The Contractor shall provide a current list of all titled positions and the names of the incumbents who will perform the inspections and the percentage of the work that will be inspected regularly.

1.6.3.6. A customer comment processing system for correction of COR-validated comments received verbally or through the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) program. The system should be designed to provide feedback to the Government based on customer contact, investigation of derogatory comments, rebuttal to derogatory comments, or corrective action(s). The Government-collected and graded customer satisfaction comment cards will be part of the Government’s performance evaluation process.

1.6.3.7. A disaster contingency plan. The plan shall establish procedures, identify personnel, document essential PWS disaster services, and identify the means of maintaining essential PWS services during disasters. Disaster means natural disasters (e.g., earthquake, major storm, flash flood, or hurricane), utility outage, terrorist attack, or other special circumstances identified by the Government.

1.6.4. Inspection Files. The Contractor shall keep records on-site of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the necessary corrective action taken. Documentation of all contractor quality control inspections and corrective actions shall be maintained by the Contractor throughout the term of this contract.

1.7. Non-Conformance Report (NCR). When the Contractor’s performance is unsatisfactory, an NCR will be issued.

The Contractor shall reply in writing within the period specified in the NCR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective actions taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

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

1.9. Recognized Federal Holidays: The Contractor shall not be required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. The recognized federal holidays include:

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

1.9.1. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday. The Contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

1.9.2. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options:

1.9.2.1. Reschedule the work so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.9.2.2. Reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.10. Hours of Operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services, between the hours of 7:30 AM

– 4:00 PM. Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful performance under this contract. No overtime (OT) or compensatory time (CT) is authorized. Contractor personnel shall not exceed a 40 hour work week; flexible work schedules may be considered.

1.11. Place of Performance: The Contractor will have routine access to Government-controlled facilities. The work to be performed under this contract shall be accomplished at the facilities, bridges, and tanks located on Fort Bragg, Pope AFB, Camp MacKall, Simmons Army Airfield, and Linden Oaks Subdivision, North Carolina in accordance with TE #3.

1.12. Security Requirements. Fort Bragg is a closed post with access restrictions. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure of contraband and/or unauthorized Government property. Contractor vehicles (Contractor-owned and personal), Contractor personnel, and their personal property shall be subject to searches upon entering or leaving the Installation. The search and seizure provisions of AR 190-22 shall apply to Contractor personnel entering or leaving Fort Bragg or activities/installations in the Fort Bragg area of responsibility which require access by Contractor personnel in performance of this contract. The Contractor should be aware that force protection awareness requirements and installation closure exercises are increasing and installation access is restrictive.

1.12.1. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative.

Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), HQ Department of Army (DA) or local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.12.2. Automated Installation Entry (AIE). Contractor personnel shall gain access to Fort Bragg through the Post’s Automated Installation Entry (AIE) Badge system. To register and receive an AIE access control badge, the Contractor must complete and submit the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Form 118 to the COR. Once submitted, a NCIC (National Crime Information Center) Level III background check will be completed on each employee requesting access. No employees with prior felonies or three misdemeanors, excluding routine traffic violations, within the past five years will be granted access to Fort Bragg. All contractor personnel shall be U.S.

citizens and legal to work in the United States. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be escorted by Government personnel at restricted areas. The Contractor shall provide at the Post Award Conference a list of all personnel requiring access to any facility or building. The list shall include the employee’s full name and driver’s license number. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a list of Contractor personnel requiring entry into restricted areas no less than (3) calendar days thereafter. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to update the list as changes occur, or as requested by the COR and to provide the updated list no later than 24-hours after the change is determined. The application form (DES Form 118) for access cases are located on the Fort Bragg Provost Marshal webpage under the Installation Access Control tab. Sponsorship is required for all non-DOD affiliated persons. The applications (DES Form 118) will be turned into the All American Visitor Control Center (VCC) for processing and approval.

1.12.3. Contractor Vehicles. The Contractor’s vehicles shall display the Contractor’s name/logo on both sides of the vehicle so that it is clearly visible and readable to a distance of at least 50 ft. Contractor and sub-contractor vehicles shall fully comply with the vehicle registration requirements regarding Contractor-owned and Contractor employee privately owned vehicles (POVs) as set forth in Fort Bragg Regulation 190-5, Military Police Traffic Regulation having valid NC registration, license plates and inspection stickers. Any questions regarding the regulation can be directed to (910) 432-8193. Contractor vehicles and Contractor employee POVs will be searched if the appropriate passes/decals are not displayed when entering Fort Bragg Access Control Points (ACPs). All vehicles, including those with passes/decals, are subject to random search at any time.

1.12.3.1. All commercial vehicles are required to enter Fort Bragg via the Truck Plaza, which is located at the Knox St. Gate, whether or not he or she possess an AIE badge. If entry is required after normal business hours (2100 - 0500), the commercial vehicles can also use the Long St. or Honeycutt Rd. gates in addition to the Knox St. gate.

1.12.3.2. A commercial vehicle is defined by the following: Any vehicle as large as or larger than an enclosed 15-passenger van (not used for passenger transportation) OR any company vehicle pulling an enclosed trailer of any size, and all civilian fuel trucks. This includes U-Haul Trucks, UPS/FedEx delivery vehicles, etc. If the vehicle is enclosed and security personnel are unable to see inside and the vehicle is marked for commercial use, that vehicle is still required to go through Knox St. Gate for a vehicle inspection.

1.12.4. Physical Security. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At a minimum, the Contractor shall maintain the site and all other Contractor controlled areas in such a manner as to minimize the risk of theft, vandalism, injury, or accident. The Contractor shall comply with installation security requirements. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.13. Anti-Terrorism Program

1.13.1. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract that require access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after commencing performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit employee certificates of completion within 30 calendar days after completion of the training. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf

1.13.2. iWATCH Training. The Contractor shall brief all personnel performing work under this contract on the local iWATCH program. This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of performance start date, with the results reported to the COR no later than 45 calendar days after performance start date. New employees shall complete the training within 10 calendar days of commencing performance of work under this contract. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a list of all employee names that completed the training on a Word/Excel document listing the date training was completed and each employee signature.

1.14. Safety. The Contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. The Contractor shall provide a verbal notification to the KO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. The Contractor shall provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the KO and COR within five calendar days of each occurrence.

1.14.1. Environment and OSHA. The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, state and Federal laws, rules and regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO and/or the COR final resolution. The Contractor shall notify the KO and 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 Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO or COR, to halt all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due the Contractor 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 KO or COR.

1.14.2. The Contractor shall understand and abide by the regulations set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Water Act of 1972, and the Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention (OCAPP). Occupational Safety and Health Organization Standards (OSHA), in effect on the award date of contract, shall apply. A current copy of Contractor’s company safety program and the site-specific safety plan that meets all Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA) standards shall be kept at the job site and shall be available for review by the Government at any time for the duration of this contract.

1.15. Special Qualifications.

1.15.1 Organizational Conflict of Interest. The Contractor and any subcontractor 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 Organizational Conflict of Interest Rules in FAR 9.5.

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

1.15.2 General.

1.15.2.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications as indicated in this PWS during the execution of this contract.

1.15.2.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.15.2.3. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.15.3. Key Personnel. 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 and COR within (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 (10) work days of the termination.

1.15.3.1. The follow are considered key personnel by the Government: Program Manager (PM). The Contractor shall provide a PM who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The PM shall ensure the overall success of the program by making sure the pressure washing team completes the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations; and that the program is completed on time and with acceptable quality. The name of this person, and an Alternate PM (APM), who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, 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. The PM or APM shall be available within two hours during duty hours to meet (virtually or in-person) with Government personnel designated by the KO to discuss problem areas. Corrective actions shall be initiated within two hours of notification.

1.15.3.2. Qualifications for all Key Personnel:

1.15.3.2.1. The PM shall have considerable knowledge of the methods, procedures, and supplies used in facility cleaning and maintenance; preventative maintenance processes and policies; tools and equipment used in the maintenance services of buildings and structures; equipment operation; operating systems of motors, pumps, fans and other machinery associated with pressure washing; chemical solutions and compounds used to clean and repair equipment; related safety practices and precautions.

1.15.3.2.2. The PM shall possess equivalent to a high school diploma plus three years of responsible experience in building maintenance work experience or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the pressure washing duties within this PWS. The PM shall be skilled in the use of cleaning equipment for pressure washing services.

1.15.3.2.3. The PM shall be knowledgeable in inspecting and assessing the conditions of surface materials and structures prior to cleaning in order to determine the best method needed to pressure wash facility or structure.

1.15.4. Other Qualifications

1.15.4.1. Contractor personnel qualifications. Contractor personnel providing service under this contract shall have considerable knowledge of the methods, procedures, and supplies used in facility cleaning and maintenance;

preventative maintenance processes and policies; tools and equipment used in the maintenance services of buildings and structures; equipment operation; operating systems of motors, pumps, fans and other machinery associated with pressure washing; chemical solutions and compounds used to clean and repair equipment; related safety practices and precautions.

1.15.5. Identification of Contractor Personnel. 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 contractor personnel are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.15.5.1. Contractor personnel shall wear visible identification (i.e. clothing) identifying themselves as a contractor.

1.15.5.2. The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and provide the COR an updated personnel roster. The roster must include the names and positions of all Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall submit an initial roster to the COR within ten (10) working days after performance start date and as changes to personnel occur.

1.15.5.3. The Contractor shall immediately report any lost government issued identification cards to the COR and Military and/or DOD police agencies.

1.15.6. 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 its personnel do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegal prescribed drugs, or any other incapacitating agents. Contractor personnel shall be neatly groomed and dressed in business casual attire to present a professional appearance at all times.

1.15.6.1. Conduct of Personnel. The KO may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of…