Combined_Synopsis-Solicitation W9127S20Q0025.pdf

Solicitation Number W9127S20Q0025 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and no other solicitation will be issued.

Title: Forest Resource Inventory, Russellville Project Office

Due Date for Quotes: 6 March 2020 at 2:00 PM, CST

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business. NAICS Code 115310 applies and the Small Business size standard is $8 million.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The work contained within this contract is for Forest Resources Inventory at Russellville Site Office (Ozark Lake and Lake Dardanelle), Russellville, AR.

This is a non-personnel services contract. Lands on the Russellville Site Office are managed for multiple uses.

These uses include recreation, wildlife management, and forest health/timber production. The purpose of this inventory is to collect data necessary to prescribe and implement sound timber and wildlife habitat management practices on Ozark Lake and Lake Dardanelle lands.

Period of Performance: The Contractor will provide an approximate schedule on when work will begin and how long it will take to complete. All field work will be completed and data transferred to appropriate Corps representative no later than 180 calendar days from the date the contract is awarded. Extensions in time may be allowed due to weather related conditions when a request is received in writing from the Contractor.

Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at remote areas of the Ozark Lake and Lake Dardanelle areas. Inventory areas are not necessarily continuous, may be scattered and located in multiple areas of the lake. Please see attached maps for more information.

• Lake Dardanelle Area (Line Item 0001)- Lake Dardanelle begins at River Mile 256, Franklin County, Ozark, AR and travels downstream to River Mile 205, Pope County, Russellville, AR. (see attached map)

• Ozark Lake Area (Line Item 0002) - Ozark Lake begins at River Mile 289, Sebastian County, Lavaca, AR and travels downstream to River Mile 256, Franklin County, Ozark, AR. (see attached map)

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with the quote.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is included by reference.

Offerors are also required to submit a completed copy of the Request for Quotation cover page, and a completed copy of the pricing schedule.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Instructions to Offers

Offers may be mailed or hand carried at the address listed below.

Offers will also be accepted by email and Fax. The email address is as follows:

Ashanti.d.brown@usace.army.mil

The fax Number for submissions of offers is 501-324-5196.

Mail:

US Army Corps of Engineers (CESWL- CT)

RM 7315

ATTN: Ashanti Griffin (Brown) P.O. Box 867 Little Rock, AR 72203-0867

Ground Delivery or Hand Carried:

US Army Corps of Engineers (CESWL-CT, RM 7315) ATTN: Ashanti Griffin (Brown) 700 W. Capitol Ave Little Rock, AR 72203

Delivery Service: (UPS, FED EX, Etc.)

Little Rock District Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: Ashanti Griffin (Brown) 700 W. Capitol, Suite 7315 Little Rock, AR 72203

Important Notes:

Submit the following with your offer:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed)

2. Completed FAR Provisions, as applicable

3. Quote schedule with unit prices and total prices

4. Signed Amendments, as applicable

The contractor must complete all line items in order to be considered for an award. Quotes providing partial pricing per schedule may be considered non-responsive.

PROPOSAL COVER PAGE

US Army Corps of Engineer, Little Rock District Contracting Division

700 W Capitol Avenue, Room 7315 Little Rock, AR 72201

W9127S20Q0025, Forest Resources Inventory Russellville Project Office, Russellville, Arkansas

Submitted by

Offeror Name:

Offeror Address:

Offeror Address Cont’d:

Cage Code:

DUNS Number:

TIN:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Signature:

CLIN DESCRIPTION ACRES UNIT PRICE TOTAL_

0001 Forest Inventory - Lake Dardanelle 2,300__________________________________

0002 Forest Inventory - Ozark Lake 2,200__________________________________

0003 Data Analysis - Lake Dardanelle 1______________________________________

0004 Data Analysis - Ozark Lake 1______________________________________

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Forest Resources Inventory

Part 1

1. GENERAL: The work contained within this contract is for Forest Resources Inventory at Russellville

Site Office (Ozark Lake and Lake Dardanelle), Russellville, AR. This is a non-personnel services contract.

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the

Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Forest Resources Inventory as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards set forth in this contract. Quantity of work on individual line items may be decreased, due to lack of funding. Payment will be made for actual amount of acres inventoried.

1.2 Background: Lands on the Russellville Site Office are managed for multiple uses. These uses include recreation, wildlife management, and forest health/timber production. The purpose of this inventory is to collect data necessary to prescribe and implement sound timber and wildlife habitat management practices on Ozark Lake and Lake Dardanelle lands.

1.3 Objectives: Provide forest inventory services, following specifications contained within this document, at the following location (see 1.6.4 below for more specific location):

2,300 acres (1,150 plots) on Corps of Engineers land on Lake Dardanelle area (Line Item #0001)

2,200 acres (1,100 plots) on Corps of Engineers land on Ozark Lake area (Line Item #0002)

Complete comprehensive inventory data analysis and prescription report for stands inventoried on

Lake Dardanelle (Line Item #0003)

Complete comprehensive inventory data analysis and prescription report for stands inventoried on

Ozark Lake (Line Item #0004)

1.4 Scope: The contractor will furnish all labor and necessary supplies, materials, software, timber inventory reports, and equipment required to perform Forest Resources Inventories on a total of 2,200 acres

(approx.1,100 plots) on Ozark Lake and 2,300 acres (approx. 1,150 plots) on Lake Dardanelle.

The areas will be inventoried at utilizing systematic sampling of 1/5th acre fixed radius plots in stands with sawtimber and 1/10th acre fixed radius plots in stands with smaller diameter sized trees (Approximately 1 plot every two acres). Also included in the inventory will be 1/100th acre regeneration plots, which will be taken from the plot center of every 1/5th acre and 1/10th acre plot. The contractors cruise layout, intensity, data collection technic and work plans must all be approved by the Project Forester prior to any work beginning. It is highly encouraged that stands are evaluated and inspected prior to developing work plans and cruise layout. The contractor will also be required to provide data analysis and develop detailed stand prescriptions/reports following the completion of the forest inventories.

1.5 Period of Performance: The Contractor will provide an approximate schedule on when work will begin and how long it will take to complete. All field work will be completed and data transferred to appropriate Corps representative no later than 180 calendar days from the date the contract is awarded.

Extensions in time may be allowed due to weather related conditions when a request is received in writing from the Contractor.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. An electronic or paper copy of the QCP must be submitted and approved before work begins.

After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

The Contractor shall provide supervision of his/her employees or shall have a superintendent or foreman on the job site while services are being performed. The superintendent or foreman shall be designated in writing by the Contractor and shall have full authority to direct the work and to obtain supplies and equipment necessary to complete the work as required by these specifications. This individual may also serve as a Quality Control Inspector, provided that job performance in each category is maintained at an acceptable level to the COR.

The superintendent and quality control personnel shall be required to have a copy of the contract in their possession at all times for referral concerning questions of contractor responsibility. In addition, the Contractor may designate a responsible employee to act as work leader, and to complete a daily activity report. The superintendent/foreman or Quality Control Inspector shall have a cellular telephone so that

Project personnel may contact him/her during working hours. The telephone number shall be provided to the Lee Kirkpatrick (501) 324-6978.

All work performed under the terms of this contract shall be controlled and managed by at least one professional Forester possessing a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. This supervisor is not required to be at the job site at all times, but is responsible for ensuring that all work is performed under his/her supervision and meets contract specifications.

The Contractor shall certify that all employees who work under this contact have been familiarized with these specifications prior to performance of required services. A signed statement of certification listing those employees who perform work under this contract shall be submitted to the COR. An orientation for new employees must include this familiarization and a certification shall be submitted for these new employees prior to work being performed by the employee.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the

Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at remote areas of the

Ozark Lake and Lake Dardanelle areas. Inventory areas are not necessarily continuous, may be scattered and located in multiple areas of the lake. Please see attached maps for more information.

Lake Dardanelle Area (Line Item 0001)-

Lake Dardanelle begins at River Mile 256, Franklin County, Ozark, AR and travels downstream to

River Mile 205, Pope County, Russellville, AR. (see attached map)

Ozark Lake Area (Line Item 0002) -

Ozark Lake begins at River Mile 289, Sebastian County, Lavaca, AR and travels downstream to

River Mile 256, Franklin County, Ozark, AR. (see attached map)

1.6.5 Access: Right-of-entry on Government-owned land for purposes of this purchase order is available to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide right-of-entry on any privately owned land as required. No damage to government property shall occur in conjunction with this access. The government cannot be held liable for any damages incurred for access gained. Roads may or may not exist to the areas. ATV, boats, and 4 wheel drive vehicles are recommended.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

1.6.7 Special Qualifications: A statement of qualification must accompany your bid, even if you have previously worked on similar contracts. It will include your work experience in Pine, Hardwood, and mixed stands performing forest management. Include experience cruising timber, marking/thinning timber, etc, of the primary contract data collector as well as those who will be aide in data collection. Also included in the Statement of Qualification should be contact information for two references from companies/agencies where you have previously performed services. The data collector and prescription developer must have successfully completed a four –year curriculum in forestry or silviculture, and hold a

Professional Certification as a Forester by the Society of American Foresters OR show proof as a

Registered Forester in the State of Arkansas.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: Not later than 10 working days from the award of this contract, the contractor is required to contact Jeremy Wells (501) 340-1757 or Lee

Kirkpatrick at (501) 324-6978, to schedule a pre-work conference to discuss the contract terms, proposed work schedule, and work performance requirements. The pre-work conference may take several hours and any costs incurred by the Contactor will be his/hers.

See PART 7 for a list of deliverables which should be provided before or during Pre-Work confernence.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The

COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that 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, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of

Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

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

1.6.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract 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.

1.6.12 Safety Requirements.

Safety Manuals. The Contractor shall comply with all current provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (www.osha.gov), in addition to the standards of the Corps of Engineers manual, EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual

(http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm).

Accident Prevention Plan. Before work begins, the contractor is required to develop an Activity

Hazard Analysis in accordance with EM 385-1-1. This plan is to address all phases of work within the bounds of government property with specific attention towards the identification of potential hazards associated with each individual work phase and must be submitted and approved by the

COR before any work begins.

Safety Meetings. The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting weekly with the Contractor's personnel to discuss potential safety hazards. All employees shall be briefed on safety procedures including such things as vehicle operation, use of equipment, first-aid, visitor protection, and reporting accidents or injuries.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Adequate PPE will be worn at all times while conducting contract services. All individuals involved in contract operations shall be dressed fully to include shoes, pants, and shirts. All of the Contractors’ operations and equipment are to comply with the

Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1.

Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and shall report to the

Contracting Officer's Representative, all incidents and accidents within 24 hours of the occurrence, and all serious accidents (those resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention) shall be reported immediately. Also, all accidents shall be reflected on the “Monthly Exposure/ Monthly

Manhour Form,” which is to be submitted monthly.

Correction of Deficiencies. The Contractor shall be required to correct any Safety deficiencies as directed by the COR.

1.6.12 Environmental Requirements. Contractor shall comply with all local, State, and Federal environmental laws, rules and regulations in the performance of this contract.

1.6.13 Basis of Payment. The Contractor shall be paid only for actual acres completed (in accordance with the specifications set forth) and accepted by the COR. Payment will be made at the completion of the contract. Payment will be made based on the completion and approval of all Line Items. All raw inventory data collected, data analysis reports and written comprehensive prescriptions/reports must be received and approved by the COR and Project Forester before any payment will be made. Payment will be made based upon actual acreage inventoried, data analysis and prescription reports completed and approved by COR and Project Forester. The inventoried area may be less than the amount listed above, following deductions for open fields, ponds, roads, recreational facilities, etc. Acreage will be calculated using ArcGIS.

Payment will be made approximately 45 days from the date the contractor submits an invoice and the work is verified and accepted. The original invoice(s), shall be submitted to Lee Kirkpatrick, Ozark Field Office, 6042 Lock and Dam Road, Ozark, AR 72830 and to jonathan.l.kirkpatrick@usace.army.mil http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm mailto:jonathan.l.kirkpatrick@usace.army.mil

1.7 Security Requirements for Mowing Contracts

This is a Security Level One, Table B Contract.

1. General Overview

a. The security provisions of this contract and/or applicable task order apply to all Contractor and Subcontractor Employees (CSEs) physically working on federally controlled property or requiring access to a Department of Defense (DoD) network.

b. Prime Contractors (PCs) are responsible for subcontractor compliance with the security provisions of this contract and shall coordinate all security requirements on the behalf of the subcontractors and their employees.

c. PCs will notify the Southwestern Little Rock District Security Office (SWL-DSO) within 5 business days of the contract award of the primary and alternate security Points of Contacts

(POC) for this contract. This notification will be in the form of an email sent to m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil with the following information for each individual:

Full Name:

Email Address:

Work Phone:

Work Cell:

Time Zone of their work location:

NOTE: Only primary and alternate security POCs are authorized to contact the SWL-DSO to inquire about a contract employee.

d. PCs security POCs shall submit the appropriate security investigation package for EACH

CSE based on the Security Level listed above.

e. The SWL-DSO reserves the right to upgrade the security level background check/investigation requirement of any contract and/or applicable task order; this includes upgrading the investigation standards for specific CSEs. If required, badges will be issued to all clearedi personnel and are to be worn at all times while working on U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers (USACE) property. Any CSE working on USACE property without the proper identification badge will be escorted off site.

NOTE: Proposed foreign contractors seeking to work on a USACE contract must be cleared through the Department of State prior to having site access. To obtain approval, each individual must complete and submit the appropriate documents for processing. The required procedure takes approximately 45 business days to process once all documentation is completed properly and submitted.

2. Security Investigation Package Requirements for each CSE.

mailto:m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil

a. Security Level One Requirements (processing time is approximately five business days)

(1) SWL form 487 dated 2016, Contractor Required Information Form.

(2) A copy of the CSE’s driver’s license or government issued identification card.

(3) A copy of the CSE’s proof of citizenship document or proof of authorization to work in the United States. Acceptable documents are:

(a) U.S. Birth Certificate

(b) U.S. Passport

(c) U.S. Certificate of Citizenship-INS

(d) U.S. Certification of Naturalization

(e) FS-545, Certificate of Birth Abroad

(f) U.S. Certificate of Report of Birth

(g) U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad

(h) Workers visa

(i) Permanent Resident card

(4) One (1) digital passport-styled photo to be used for the USACE badge. Photos will be transmitted to the Security Office by means of CD or Email m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil. Each digital photo shall be stored in a file labeled by the name of the CSE. If transmitted through email, the subject line of the email must be the name of individual pictured. Photo requirements are as follows:

(a) In color.

(b) Taken within the last six months to reflect your current appearance.

(c) Taken in front a plain white or off-white background.

(d) Taken in full face viewed directly facing the camera.

(e) Taken with a neutral expression (preferred) or a natural smile, and with both eyes open.

(f) No hats or sunglasses are authorized in this photo; face must be clearly displayed with no distracters

(5) PCs must ensure each CSE is prescreened using the E-Verify program to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The PC must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification, in order to ensure the correct information is entered in to the E-verify system. The CSE will provide the SWL-DSO with a list of verified employees to include their registration number from E-Verify. This list will be transmitted or mailed in the package along with the other required documents for CSEs. The E-Verify system can be located at the following URL

(http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify).

(6) PCs must train each CSE on the iWatch/core watch suspicious activity reporting requirements (see paragraph 5).

b. Security Level Two Requirements (processing time is approximately 6 months once all documents are submitted electronically and accepted by the Personnel Security

Investigation–Center of Excellence (PSI-COE) via the Personnel Security Investigation

Portal (PSIP). Work Authorization/Site Access shall be denied until this background investigation is completed and favorably adjudicated. Automatic disqualifying factors that apply to all contractors being vetted at this level can be found in Table A.

(1) All requirements of the Security Level One package apply.

(2) Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration for Federal Employment. This form shall be affixed with original date and signature; signature must be hand written-electronic signatures will not be accepted. The OF-306 can be found at the following web site:

http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of306.pdf.

(3) Fingerprint: Must be captured on an FD-258 electronically at an approved government site or manually (hard-copy) by a law enforcement or designated government security official.

(a) Hard-copy fingerprint submission can be captured by a law enforcement official local to the individual. CSE’s shall ensure that fingerprints are captured on a true/original FD-258 fingerprint card. No other form will be accepted. Card may be mailed through USPS to: U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers, P.O. Box 867, Attn: Security, Little Rock, AR 72201. Use of the commercial delivery service such as Federal Express or UPS shall use following address: US Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: Security Office, Suite

6116, Little Rock, AR, 72201.

(b) CSEs can request to be fingerprinted electronically at the SWL-DSO. If this option is chosen, the individual must contact the SWL-DSO to schedule an appointment. Electronic fingerprinting is the quickest way to receive the results.

http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of306.pdf

(c) CSE will have a background investigation requested by the SWL-DSO. The

CSE will receive an email from PSI-COE with a link to complete the SF 85 online through e-QIP. It is the CSE’s responsibility to read each email thoroughly and complete all tasks given by PSI-COE to ensure the investigation will not be terminated. The CSE will receive an information email stating no further documentation or revisions are required. See

Standard Form (SF) 85 for required data input information at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf85.pdf. This is to be used as a guide

(only) when completing the online equivalent and submitting direct to OPM.

c. Security Level Three Requirements (processing time is approximately 9 months once all documents are submitted electronically and accepted by the Personnel Security

Investigation – Center of Excellence (PSI-COE) via the Personnel Security Investigation

Portal (PSIP). Work Authorization/Site Access shall be denied until this background investigation is complete and favorably adjudicated. Automatic disqualifying factors that apply to all contractors being vetted at this level can be found in Table A.

(1) All requirements of the Security Level One and Two packages apply except the SF 85 is replaced with the SF 86. See Standard Form (SF) 86 for required data input information at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

d. Multi-Level Security Requirement. (Processing time varies) This level requires the use of

“escorts”, which shall be provided by the contractor. Escorts are contractor employees who have met Security Level Two requirements (this takes approximately 6 months once all documents are submitted. Refer to section 2-b.) Escorts will be provided at a 5:1 ratio, this means for every five contractor employees there will be one approved escort that is to remain within close proximity to those they are escorting at all times. All employees that will not be designated as escorts shall meet Security Level One, Table A requirements (this takes approximately 5 business days. Refer to section 2-a.).

3. Personnel Security Investigation Package Transmission

Mailing Address:

USACE SWL

Attn: Security Office

700 West Capitol Ave (room 6116)

P.O. Box 867

Little Rock, AR 72201

a. If mailed- the investigation package will be transmitted in a sealed envelope together with a transmittal letter attached to the outside of the envelope for each applicant with the following information:

(1) Contract Number and Title http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf85.pdf http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf

(2) Contracting Officer’s representative name, office number, and cellular number

(3) CSE’s full name and contact information

(4) PC name, address, and telephone number

b. Investigation packages can be faxed to (501) 324-5471. Faxed packages must have coversheet with contract information. Documents that contain personally identifiable information (such as social security number) must have coversheet stating “Page contains PII follows”.

c. Email transmission- email packages to m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil

Documents must be password protected if they contain personally identifiable information

(such as social security number). Passwords to documents must be sent in separate email.

d. Investigation packages will be submitted to the SWL-DSO for processing and adjudication.

Incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc., will be returned for correction and/ or completion and can delay the CSE from beginning work. The SWL-DSO address can be found in paragraph

2.b (3) (a) above.

e. Any change in personnel (whether an addition or replacement) at any time throughout the duration of the contract, will require the new personnel or replacement personnel to be vetted and approved by the SWL-DSO, in accordance with the requirements contained herein, prior to being granted Work Authorization/Site Access to any USACE property.

4. Onsite Access Approval

The CSE is responsible for contacting either the COR or the SWL Security Office, prior to the first day of work, to receive a list of approved individuals to be onsite, and their badges for identification purposes while onsite. All individuals on USACE property are required to wear identification badge. CSEs must be aware that COR representatives, project office personnel, and/or Security Office personnel can and will conduct identification checks on all persons onsite at USACE property. Any person found onsite without proper identification will be escorted offsite.

5. IWATCH/ Corps Watch Suspicious Activity Reporting (AT/OPSEC Cover Sheet, pg. 2, Section G, 4)

a. Security is simply EVERYONE’s responsibility. We owe it to our organization, our families, and ourselves to constantly be vigilant about what goes on around us. Trust your instincts. We rely on our senses every day of our lives. If a behavior or activity makes you feel uncomfortable, report it. If it doesn’t look, sound, or smell right, report it. The simple rule is, “If you see something, say something!”

b. The contractor and all associated subcontractors will brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO-contained herein, below). 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. The CSE will provide the SWL Security Office with a list of employees who have been provided this training. This list will be transmitted in the package along with the other required documents for employees.

c. If you see something suspicious, provided below is the type of information to report:

(1) What you witnessed (the suspicious activity) including the date, time, and location.

(2) Description of who was involved

(3) Gender of person(s) involved

(4) Height, build, hair/skin color, and approx. age of person(s) involved

(5) Language spoken (if known)

(6) Vehicle description/ license number (if known)

(7) Have you seen this activity before?

d. How to report:

(1) In an emergency- call 911

(2) Notify your immediate supervisor and COR

6. Disqualifying Factors

Background check/investigation disqualifying factors are included in Tables A and B of this document.

i The term cleared refers to an individual granted authority to work on U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers Property. This authorization comes through the Little Rock District Security Office to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Disqualifying Factors Table A

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED* OR

CONVICTED

< 5 Yrs < 10 Yrs > 10 Yrs

Known/suspected terrorist or belongs to known/suspected terrorist organization (verified through terrorist watch list)

DENY DENY DENY

Espionage, sabotage, treason, or terrorism (not terroristic threats); or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts or activities to overthrow the U.S.

Government by force in any jurisdiction or any country; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Active wants or warrants DENY DENY DENY

Barred from any Federal installation or facility DENY DENY DENY

Any type of identity fraud or inability to verify claimed identity DENY DENY DENY

Any Felony Charge (except those specifically identified in table) DENY DENY ALLOW

Felony charge involving unlawful distribution, sale, use, possession, or manufacture of and explosive, explosive device, or firearm; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Registered Sex Offender DENY DENY DENY

Rape, forcible sodomy, or sexual assault, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Any sexual offense involving a minor or child, including child molestation, or child pornography; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Kidnapping, hostage taking, human trafficking, or human smuggling, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Child abuse involving serious bodily injury to a child or minor DENY DENY DENY

Criminal homicide, murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide DENY DENY DENY

Hate Crimes offenses DENY DENY DENY

Any type of assault or violent crime to include violent domestic charges DENY DENY ALLOW

Computer/cybercrimes such as improperly accessing (or introducing a virus or other contaminant) a computer, system, or network; modifying, damaging, using, disclosing, copying, or taking programs or data

DENY DENY DENY

Mayhem, maiming DENY DENY DENY

Any type of arson, vandalism, or willful destruction of property DENY DENY ALLOW

Illegal Weapons Charges DENY DENY DENY

Any type of extortion, bribery, or fraud to include “hot checks” DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of burglary, robbery, theft, larceny or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of possession or distribution of stolen property DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Any type of threat or disruption to the public or disturbing the peace

(terroristic threat, inciting a riot, etc.)

DENY DENY ALLOW

Importation, manufacture, distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Illegal possession or use of a controlled substance DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in any jurisdiction (1 conviction)

DENY ALLOW ALLOW

5 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW

3 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW

LEGEND/NOTES

DENY Individual(s) are not cleared to work on USACE property under any circumstance

* Individual must be completely finished through legal processes of being charged with a crime, and will be required to provide documentation if record suggests otherwise.

Disqualifying Factors Table B

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED* OR

CONVICTED

< 5 Yrs < 10 Yrs > 10 Yrs

Known/suspected terrorist or belongs to known/suspected terrorist organization (verified through terrorist watch list)

DENY DENY DENY

Espionage, sabotage, treason, or terrorism (not terroristic threats); or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts or activities to overthrow the U.S.

Government by force in any jurisdiction or any country; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Active wants or warrants DENY DENY DENY

Barred from any Federal installation or facility DENY DENY DENY

Any type of identity fraud or inability to verify claimed identity DENY DENY DENY

Any Felony Charge (except those specifically identified in table) DENY DENY ALLOW

Felony charge involving unlawful distribution, sale, use, possession, or manufacture of and explosive, explosive device, or firearm; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Registered Sex Offender DENY DENY DENY

Rape, forcible sodomy, or sexual assault, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Any sexual offense involving a minor or child, including child molestation, or child pornography; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Kidnapping, hostage taking, human trafficking, or human smuggling, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Child abuse involving serious bodily injury to a child or minor DENY DENY DENY

Criminal homicide, murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide DENY DENY DENY

Hate Crimes offenses DENY DENY DENY

Any type of assault or violent crime to include violent domestic charges DENY DENY ALLOW

Computer/cyber-crimes such as improperly accessing (or introducing a virus or other contaminant) a computer, system, or network; modifying, damaging, using, disclosing, copying, or taking programs or data

DENY DENY DENY

Mayhem, maiming DENY DENY DENY

Any type of arson, vandalism, or willful destruction of property DENY DENY ALLOW

Illegal Weapons Charges DENY DENY DENY

Any type of extortion, bribery, or fraud to include “hot checks” DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of burglary, robbery, theft, larceny or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of possession or distribution of stolen property DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Any type of threat or disruption to the public or disturbing the peace

(terroristic threat, inciting a riot, etc.)

DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Importation, manufacture, distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Illegal possession or use of a controlled substance ALLOW ALLOW ALLOW

Operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in any jurisdiction (1 conviction)

ALLOW ALLOW ALLOW

5 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW

3 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY ALLOW ALLOW

LEGEND/NOTES

DENY Individual(s) are not cleared to work on USACE property under any circumstance

* Individual must be completely finished through legal processes of being charged with a crime, and will be required to provide documentation if record suggests otherwise.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

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

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AR Army Regulation

CCE Contracting Center of Excellence

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTS Commercial Off the Shelf

DA Department of the Army

DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)

DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

KO Contracting Officer

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC Other Direct Costs

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

POC Point of Contact

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Program

QDR Quality Deficiency Report

TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services : N/A

3.2 Facilities : N/A

3.3 Utilities : N/A

3.4 Equipment : N/A

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide the successful bidder with all maps necessary (paper and electronic) to perform work. This may include aerial maps depicting government property boundary, along with Compartment & Stand boundaries to be inventoried. ArcView GIS shapefiles containing the aforementioned layers may also be provided upon request.

NOTE: Although the above mentioned files can be provided at the request of the contractor, the contractor is responsible for getting the files converted as needed and uploaded on their handheld GPS.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, manpower, transportation, lodging, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this

PWS.

4.2. Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish any of the following equipment needed to perform the work outlined herein: Forest Inventory/Cruising Software, GPS, diameter tape, loggers tape, Haglof, Clinometer, Altimeter, flagging/ribbon, 4 wheeler/ ATV, data recorder, cruise vest, talley sheets, food, water, etc.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services for Forest Resources Inventory on Corps of

Engineers lands around the Ozark Lake and Lake Dardanelle area. Inventory areas are not necessarily continuous, may be scattered and located in multiple areas of the lake.

Line Item #0001 - 2,300 acres (1,150 plots) on Corps of Engineers land on Lake Dardanelle

Line Item #0002 - 2,200 acres (1,100 plots) on Corps of Engineers land on Ozark Lake

Line Item #0003 - Complete comprehensive inventory data analysis and prescription report for stands inventoried on Lake Dardanelle

Line Item #0004 - Complete comprehensive inventory data analysis and prescription report for stands inventoried on Ozark Lake

5.2. Inventory Methods

Plot Layout – The Compartment will be inventoried utilizing systematic sampling of 1/5th and

1/10th acre plots. It will be the Contractor responsibility to determine the plot layout and GPS the plot locations which will be provided to the government in the form of a GIS shapefile with all appropriate files (An example of an approximate layout would be a 4.5 chain by 4.5 chain grid).

The sampling intensity will be approximately one plot every two acres. All plot centers shall be marked on the ground and above (in a tree or bush as close to the plot center as possible) with a brightly colored, biodegradable flagging tape. Plot center flagging should also be labeled designating the Stand and /plot number (Example: 9-33, 9-34).

Data Collection Overview – 1/10th acre (37.2 feet radius) or 1/5th acre (52.7 feet radius) Plot sampling shall be performed for sawtimber, pulpwood, cull and den trees within the work areas.

At each sample point, trees will be recorded clockwise starting with direction of travel. In addition, regeneration counts shall be taken on 1/100th-acre plots (11.8 feet radius) at each plot center. Within each plot, the data collected will include items such as, stand number, plot number, tree species, diameter at breast height (dbh), number of logs, merchantable height, cut/leave category, regeneration counts, and percent ground cover. Data can be collected/ recorded by any means (pen/paper, digital recorder, etc), but must be transferred to an acceptable cruise software digital format when turned in to the Corps contract representative.

5.3 Inventory Specifications

The Contractor will be required to install approximately 1,100 Plots on 2,200 acres on Ozark Lake and install approximately 1,150 Plots on 2,300 acres on Lake Dardanelle. Plots include a 1/5th acre or a 1/10th acre fixed radius plot and a 1/100th acre fixed radius plot.

**Actual acreage inventoried may be less due to deductions for open fields, ponds, roads, etc.**

1/5th and 1/10th Fixed Radius Plot Data Collection

The Contractor shall collect the following data within each 1/5th and 1/10th acre plot for all stands:

1. Plot Number

Inventory points shall be numbered consecutively with no repeating of numbers.

2. Stand Number

Stand number should match the designated stand numbers.

3. Tree Species

Each tree selected to be tallied shall be identified by species.

4. Tree Diameter (DBH)

Each tree is to be recorded in 2 inch diameter classes, see product descriptions for details.

5. Sawtimber

a. Pine sawtimber will consist of stems 9.1 inches dbh and larger, tallied in

2 inch diameter classes. Heights are recorded in 16 foot logs and half logs estimated to a minimum 6 inch top or merchantable height as determined by form.

b. Hardwood sawtimber will consist of stems 11.1 inches dbh and larger, tallied in 2 inch diameter classes. Heights are to be recorded in 16 foot logs and half logs estimated to a minimum 10 inch top or merchantable height as determined by form. All sawtimber stems must have at least one merchantable log to be considered.

6. Pulpwood

a. Pine pulpwood will comprise those stems of 5.1 inches in dbh and larger, tallied in 2 inch diameter classes, and do not qualify as pine sawtimber trees. Height will be recorded in 5 feet increments up to a 4 inch diameter top, with a minimum height of 20 feet.

b. Hardwood pulpwood will comprise of stems 5.1 inches dbh and larger, tallied in

2 inch diameter classes, and do not qualify as hardwood sawtimber trees. Height will be recorded in 5 feet increments up to a 4 inch diameter top, with a minimum height of 20 feet.

7. Cull Trees

Any tree, regardless of species, 6 inches dbh and larger that is not merchantable for any forest product and does not possess den tree characteristics will be tallied as cull. These trees will be recorded by species and diameter with a height of

“Cull.”

8. Den Trees

Any tree, regardless of species, 12 inches dbh and larger, that may or may not be merchantable as a forest product, yet provides a beneficial den for wildlife is classified as a den tree. Generally, these trees exhibit an opening that provides or is capable of providing escape cover, shelter, or nesting sites. These trees should be recorded by species, dbh, and merchantable height. The product code should be listed as “Den”.

9. Cut/ Leave

Each tree that is identified and measured within the plots will be designated as either at cut or leave tree. Stands in need of thinning, typically have a basal area (BA) of 100 plus sq.ft. In most stands the desired residual stand BA will be 60-80 sq.ft. Cut /leave status shall be made using the following criteria:

1. Cut volumes shall be determined based on stands being overstocked.

2. Thinning in hardwood and mixed stands would most closely resemble a…