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7. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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(If other than Item 7)

15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

AND

ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

OF

OFFEROR

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

W9128F 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

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

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

JULIA K SIDEREWICZ 402-995-2063

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

2 - 9

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

10 - 17 J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 20 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

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

FACILITY

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

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

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

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

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

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE

1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

FAX:

TEL:

FAX:

TEL:

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

SOLICITATION

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6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

31 Jul 2017

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W9128F-17-R-0060

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 9,900,000 Job Cultural Resource Services

FFP

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Cultural Resource Services under NAICS Code 541990 in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Northwestern Division and existing customers. Base Period of five (5) years.

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 1 Job OPTION Cultural Resource Services (6 Mo Ext)

FFP

IIn accordance with FAR 52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services -- the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. Should the Government exercise its right to extend the contract under FAR Clause 52.217-8, the Contractor will be required to hold its labor rates to the accepted rates identified in the Binding Labor Rate Schedule - 6-Month Option to Extend Period Burdened Labor Rate, except for any revisions to the prevailing labor rages provided by the Secretary of Labor.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 1 Job Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District (Requiring Activity’s Unit Identification Code (UIC): W07106) via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Contractors may direct technical questions to the “Send an Email” link at website or email contractormanpower@hqda.army.mil for current information on CMRA.

Information regarding changes to the reporting process, when data should be entered, general police information, how data is protected, and how to enter certain data can be found under the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at the CMRA website. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year.

(To be separately priced on each task order, if applicable.)

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

1.00 $1.00 9,900,000.00 $9,900,000.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

2,500.00 9,900,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

SECTION B - PRICING SCHEDULE

1. Contract Definition

The Government contemplates award of one (1) Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract resulting from this solicitation for Cultural Resource Services, under NAICS Code 541990 with a size standard of $15.0 Million, in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Northwestern Division and existing customers.

Please ensure this NAICS code is incorporated in your current System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. Failure to have this NAICS code current in SAM may result in not being considered for the award.

2. Eligibility

The contract is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set Aside in accordance with FAR 19.15.

3. Total Amount of Contract

The total amount of the contract awarded under this solicitation shall not exceed $9.9 million. There is no limit on the number of task orders or the dollar value of each that may be executed against this contract. The cumulative total of all task orders issued shall not exceed the total contract amount of $9.9 million.

4. Guaranteed Contract Amount

The contract awarded under this solicitation shall have a guaranteed base period minimum amount of $2,500.00.

5. Performance Period

The contract will have a performance period of five (5) years with a six (6) month option to extend or until the $9.9 million contract limit is exhausted, whichever comes first.

6. Pricing

6.1 Binding Labor Rate Schedule. The binding labor rates for use on this contract are provided in the following schedule.

Table B.1. BINDING LABOR RATE SCHEDULE

Labor Discipline Unburdened

Rate (Year 1)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 1)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 2)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 3)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 4)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 5)

Burdened Rate 6- Month

Option to Extend Period

Program Manager

Project Manager

Senior Researcher

Principal Investigator

Project Archaeologist

Remote Sensing

Curator

Maritime

Maritime Remote Sensing

Maritime Conservator

Unburdened

Rate (Year 1)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 1)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 2)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 3)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 4)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 5)

Burdened Rate 6- Month

Option to Extend Period

Architectural Historian

Historian

Ethnographer

Public Interpretation Senior Specialist

Health and Safety Officer

Technical Editor

Archaeological Technician III

Technician II

Technician I

Diver

Laboratory Director

Photographer

Staff GIS Specialist

Staff Maritime

Report Formatter

Conservation

Public Interpretation

Graphic Artist/Illustrator

Production Assistant

Unburdened

Rate (Year 1)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 1)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 2)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 3)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 4)

Burdened Rate Base

Period (Year 5)

Burdened Rate 6- Month

Option to Extend Period

Illustration

Technician III

Technician II

History Technician

6.1.1 The offeror shall indicate for each discipline whether it is employed by the prime or a subcontractor by annotating PRIME or SUB next to the discipline in the first column.

6.1.2 The hourly burdened labor rates proposed in Binding Labor Rate Schedule are binding upon contract award for the life of the SATOC.

6.1.3 The hourly burdened labor rates shall include direct cost, payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, and any other applicable labor costs, but shall exclude profit.

6.1.4 The binding hourly rates represent the maximum labor rates that the contractor shall use when responding to a Firm Fixed Price Request for Task Order Proposal (RTOP) issued by the Government. These binding rates shall also apply to all firm fixed price task order modifications. The contractor may propose a lower hourly rate for these labor disciplines when responding to the RTOP based on the tasks identified in the RTOP or modification requests.

6.1.5 Adherence to these rates will be reviewed through submittal of supporting documentation by the contractor with each task order proposal. Failure to propose the binding hourly rate or a lower rate for the listed labor disciplines may result in the Contractor’s task order proposal being rejected for award consideration.

6.1.6 If a discipline is not listed in the contract rate pricing schedule and is required for the contractor to perform a specific task order, the contractor may propose the required labor category and the associated fully burdened labor rate (exclusive of profit) in the proposal submitted in response to the issued RTOP.

6.1.7 If during the Contract Period of Performance, the Contractor’s original personnel are no longer available, the Contractor shall find personnel that have the same or very similar qualifications as the previous personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for negotiating the labor rates for those personnel that have been provided in Binding Labor Rate Schedule. The rates provided in Binding Labor Rate Schedule are the maximum that will be paid by the Government for any replacement personnel.

6.1.8 The maximum rates shall be governed by the effective date of the Task Order. Task Orders will use the prices for the 12-month period effective on the date the Task Order is issued. Modifications to Task Orders will reflect the rates of the “current 12-month” binding labor rate schedule. For example, if the rate schedule changes over on 1 November of each year, and a Task Order is issue on 1 September 2018 for 12 months work, the maximum rates will be the rates that were effective on 1 November 2017. Under the same assumptions, if a modification to the Task Order is required in December 2018, the labor rates effective on 1 November 2018 will apply.

6.2 Binding Cap Rates. The binding cap rates for use on this contract are provided in the following schedule.

Table B.2. BINDING CAP RATES

Base Period

Year 1 Base Period

Year 2 Base Period

Year 3 Base Period

Year 4 Base Period

Year 5

6- Month Option to

Extend Period

Home Office Overhead Rate*

G&A Rate* % % % % % % Field Overhead* (if applicable)

Other

(identify):

6.2.1 The Binding Cap Rates represent 1) a breakout of the caps/markups incorporated into the Binding Labor Rate Schedule; 2) caps/markups on materials/services; and 3) caps/markups to be applied to future task order modifications. If the offeror has Binding Cap Rates that are the same for Base Period Years 1 – 5 simply put the same number in each box. If the offeror intends to provide Binding Rate Caps that are different for any or all of the Base Period Years 2-5 from the Base Period Year 1, the offeror must provide a justification for the changed cap rates. In addition, the offeror must also provide the unburdened rates for Base Period Years 2-5 and for Option Period Years 4-5 so that the Government can review the calculations of the unburdened versus burdened labor rates.

6.2.2 The Binding Cap Rates represent the maximum rates that the Contractor shall use when responding to a task order request issued by the Government. These Binding Cap Rates shall also apply to all modifications. The Contractor may propose lower rates when responding to the task order request or modification requests.

6.2.3 Adherence to these rates will be reviewed through submittal of supporting documentation by the Contractor with each task order proposal. Failure to propose at or below the binding cap rates may result in the Contractor’s task order proposal being rejected for award consideration.

6.2.4 The Binding Cap Rates shall be governed by the effective date of the Task Order. Task Orders will use the prices for the 12-month period effective on the date the Task Order is issued. Modifications to Task Orders will reflect the rates of the “current 12-month” Binding Cap Rate schedule. For example, if the rate schedule changes over on 1 November of each year, and a Task Order is issued on 1 September 2018 for 12 months work, the maximum rates will be the rates that were effective on 1 November 2017. Under the same assumptions, if a modification to the Task Order is required in December 2018, the Binding Cap Rates effective on 1 November 2018 will apply.

6.2.5 If the offeror intends to use the same Binding Cap Rates throughout the entire life of the contract, the offeror can propose an escalation rate to be applied to the previous year’s fully burdened labor rate.

6.3 Binding Profit Rate. The binding profit rate for use on this contract is provided in the following schedule.

Table B.3: BINDING PROFIT/FIXED FEE RATE

Maximum Profit Rate __________%

6.3.1. The maximum profit rate shall be binding and shall be the maximum profit rate the Contractor will be allowed to propose for all task orders issued under this contract.

6.3.2. The Contractor may propose a lower profit rate when responding to the task order request (or subsequent modifications) based on the tasks identified in the request. Profit will be negotiated on an individual Task Order and modification basis, but shall never exceed the rate identified in Table B.3.

6.4 General.

6.4.1 The amount to be paid to the Contractor for each firm-fixed price task order shall be based on the binding labor rates for the disciplines listed in Paragraph 6.1, the binding cap rates listed in Paragraph 6.2, the binding profit rate cap listed in Paragraph 6.3 and any proposed travel (which has been accepted by the Government) per Paragraph 7.

6.4.2 Applicable Department of Labor Wage Rates (FAR 52.222-41) and Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (FAR 52.222-42) will be included at the individual task orders level when the site and location for the work is known.

6.4.3 The Government reserves the right to request information other than certified cost or pricing data from the contractor at the task order level to assess the reasonableness of the proposed task order pricing.

6.4.4 The Government will analyze task order proposals to determine whether they are unbalanced with respect to prices or separately priced line items. Task order proposals that are determined to be materially unbalanced may be rejected. An offer is mathematically unbalanced if it is based on prices, which are significantly less than the cost for some contract line items and significantly overstated in relation to cost for others. In addition, a proposal is materially unbalanced if it is mathematically unbalanced and there is a reasonable doubt that the offer would result in the lowest overall cost to the government, even though it is the lowest evaluated offer.

7. Travel

Per Diem (lodging and M & IE) shall be paid at the current Government rates in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) per person per calendar day spent in travel status. No per diem will be paid for travel less than the number of hours per day stated in the current FTR. Per Diem rate information may be obtained at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/. Privately owned vehicles shall be paid at the current Government mileage rate in accordance with the FTR.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C - CULTURAL RESOURCES

1. CONTRACT PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVE AND OVERVIEW

The contract awarded under this solicitation will be a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set aside Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Cultural Resource Services under NAICS Code 541990 in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Northwestern Division and existing customers.

Project specific task orders will be issued under the basic contract. The USACE Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will provide the Contractor with any site-specific information in the USACE possession upon issuance of each task order. Information provided by USACE on any site will be dependent on the current status of the site. Each task order will define the performance requirements of the Contractor.

Task orders may use performance-based statements of work (SOW). The PWS will define only performance standards (interim and end-state objectives of the contract, also known as performance measures) and leave the specific execution methods to the contractor.

The PWS will focus on the results the contractor must achieve rather than the manner in which they conduct the work. The PWS will identify an ultimate end state that the contractor must reach as well as interim objectives and/or milestones USACE will use to evaluate the contractor’s performance and provide partial payment. The PWS is intended to ensure that required performance quality levels are achieved and that total payment is related to the degree to which services are performed to meet contract standards.

The goal of using the ID/IQ is to help streamline the contract process and speed service delivery to our clients.

The use of the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) method for task orders will be used to:

a. Save money by reducing contract costs from elimination of unnecessary effort, through innovation by the Contractor, and also by reducing Government surveillance,

b. Enable the Government to shift its emphasis from processes to outputs,

c. Hold Contractors accountable for the end results, and

d. Ensure that Contractors are given the freedom to determine how to meet the

Government's performance objectives.”

The description of work stated herein provides a general understanding of the Contractor functions to be performed. Individual task orders will contain the specific performance based requirements, if required.

Technical requirements described herein in no way limit the activities that may be required under the terms of this contract.

Contractor may utilize subcontractors or consultants identified in the accepted proposal or subsequently approved by the USACE KO to perform any of the functions required within the specific task orders.

Task orders issued under this Contract will be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

The Contractor shall be responsible for acquiring the latest version of all applicable regulator or agency laws, regulations, or guidance, including but not limited to, all addendums or revisions in force at the time of this contract award or for all subsequent task orders issued after award of the Contract, unless otherwise specified.

2. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor, operating as an independent Contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment to perform all work identified in each individual task order. The Contractor may be required to perform work under multiple task orders at different sites simultaneously. The Contractor shall be cognizant of all appropriate laws, regulations, and guidance. The Contractor shall ensure that all work activities performed by his personnel, subcontractors and suppliers are executed as required by these laws, regulations, and/or guidance. Any incident of noncompliance noted by the Contractor shall immediately be brought to the attention of the KO and/or the COR by written notice. Nothing in this contract shall relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to comply with these laws, regulations, and/or guidance. Any conflicts between laws/regulations and contract/task order requirements shall be brought to the attention of the KO and/or

COR.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The contract awarded shall be for a wide range of Cultural Resource Services in the following areas, including, but not limited to: Phase I surveys; Phase II National Register of Historic Places Eligibility studies; Phase III data recovery and Mitigation Services; laboratory analysis; Maritime Archeological Services, including remote sensing, National Register of Historic Places Evaluation and Maritime History; Architectural History Services including archival research, oral history, and cultural ethnography; and Public Interpretation Services including graphic design, publications, documentaries, outdoor displays, training, and museum displays and support.

4. KEY PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall have experienced personnel to perform, or provide, a wide range of services required for Cultural Resource Services.

Archaeological projects require the services or input of professionals in archaeology and other related disciplines. It is essential that cultural resource surveys and evaluations be performed and supervised by qualified professional personnel. Agencies, institutions, corporations, associations, or individuals will be considered “qualified” when they meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (36 CFR 61 and Federal Register 48:44738-44739).

1. Project Manager - The Contractor shall designate one (1) individual as the Project Manager that serves as a single point of contact for coordination of project issues with USACE. The Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall management of the contract including cost, schedule and technical quality. The Project Manager shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the full range of Cultural Resource Services. The Project Manager shall have the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a related archaeological field

• Minimum of 5 years

• Employee of the Prime

2. Principal Investigator (PI) - The Contractor shall provide one (1) individual who is trained and experienced as a PI. The PI is the individual responsible for planning and investigating cultural resources and for the validity of the material presented in cultural resource reports. All archaeological investigations must be carried out under the direction of the PI. The PI shall have the following qualifications:

• Meet the minimum professional qualifications as outlined by the Secretary of the Interior (see above) for his/her area of expertise; certified with the Registry of Professional Archaeologists

(RPA)

• Minimum of 5 years of PI experience

3. Project Archaeologist (PA) - The Contractor shall provide one (1) individual who is trained and experienced as an archaeologist. The Project Archaeologist (PA) must spend at least 50 percent of the allocated project field time working in the field. The PA shall have the following qualifications:

• Meet the minimum professional qualifications as outlined by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (36 CFR 61 and Federal Register 48:44738-44739)

• Minimum of 6 months experience

4. Architectural Historian - The Contractor shall provide one (1) individual who is trained and experienced as an Architectural Historian. The Architectural Historian shall meet the following qualifications:

5. Historian - The Contractor shall provide one (1) individual who is trained and experienced as an Historian.

The Historian shall meet the following qualifications:

NOTE: Other disciplines not listed may be required to perform specific task orders. These disciplines will be required to have comparable qualifications in their field of expertise and the resumes of these individuals may be required as part of task order proposals.

5. GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Any Government support shall be identified in individual task orders.

6. PROJECT SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall prepare a project schedule for each individual task order. The schedule will be approved by the USACE PM or COR. The status of activities in the schedule will be updated to reflect the actual status.

The schedule status will be included with Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) as specified in the task order(s).

The MSRs will discuss target and actual completion dates for each element of activity including project completion and provide an explanation of any deviation from the milestones in the work plan schedule. Where applicable, the Contractor shall establish and prepare a payment milestone schedule for each individual task order.

This milestone schedule shall be approved by the PM/COR.

7. TRAVEL

The Contractor shall perform all travel and attend all meetings necessary for completion of the work required by the task orders. Air travel shall (if possible) be planned in advance in order to acquire the best prices available.

Per Diem (lodging and M &IE expenses) shall be paid at the current Government rates in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) per person per calendar day spent in travel status. No per diem will be paid for travel of less than the number of hours stated in the current FTR. Per Diem rate information may be obtained at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/.

Privately owned vehicles shall be paid at the current Government mileage rate in accordance with the FTR.

8. SUBMITTALS

8.1 Meeting Notes

The Contractor shall be responsible for taking notes and preparing meeting minutes for all meetings.

Meeting notes shall be prepared in typed form and a draft furnished to the Government within seven (7) working days after the meeting for review and approval prior to distribution to attendees. The meeting minutes shall include the following items as a minimum:

a. The date and place the conference was held with a list of attendees;

b. The roster of attendees shall include name, organization, email address, and telephone number;

c. Comments made during the meeting and decisions affecting criteria changes shall be recorded in the basic meeting notes; and

d. Meeting notes should document any augmentation of written comments.

8.2 Written and Annotated Comments

Written comments presented by the reviewers of the project work plans, project reports, meetings, and other similar reports shall be attached to each final submittal with the action noted. Annotated comment action shall be "A" for an Approved comment, "D" for a Disapproved comment, "W" for a comment that has been Withdrawn, and "E" for a comment that has an Exception noted. In addition, brief written responses to comments shall be added where appropriate.

8.3 Confirmation Notices

The Contractor shall be required to provide, as part of its monthly report, a record of all discussions, verbal directions, telephone conversations, and anything else discussed or participated in by the Contractor and/or his representatives on matters relative to this contract and task orders. These records, entitled "Confirmation Notices" shall be numbered sequentially, fully identifying participating personnel, subject(s) discussed, and any conclusions reached. The Contractor shall forward a reproducible copy of said confirmation notices to the USACE PM. However, if the notice deals with a change to the statement of work, cost proposal, and schedule, the notice shall be emailed to the COR. The Government shall distribute confirmation notices.

8.4 Technical and Regulatory Reports

Technical and regulatory reports shall be prepared and submitted by the Contractor to the KO for each project. All reports shall have a title page/header identifying the Contract and Task Order number; Contractor name; project name; location of project; report type; and date of submittal. The task order SOW shall further specify the submittals for each project. The submittal requirements may vary with the project or site. The Contractor shall provide compact Disc Read-only Memory (CD ROM) files for all submittals in original editable form (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc). All native files including graphics, photographs, data acquisition, and files for quality assurance shall be included in addition to Word and Excel files. All final documents shall be provided as a bookmarked portable document format (PDF) file.

8.5 Partial Technical and Regulatory Report Submittals

Partial technical and regulatory report submittals will not be accepted without prior approval from the USACE PM or COR as appropriate for the submittal involved.

8.6 Revisions and Addenda Sheets

Prior to Government approval, review comments shall be incorporated by revising and reissuing affected pages. If major revisions are necessary, the entire document shall be resubmitted. Addenda sheets may make minor changes affecting only a few pages. The affected pages shall have the revision number and date of correction on the bottom-right corner of the page. Any changes to the work plan shall be submitted under a cover sheet with a list of pages that have been revised. The revised pages the Contractor issues shall cover any additions or changes to the plans or reports. The addendum for the project plan shall be issued prior to the commencement of work for that phase.

8.7 Review of Progress and Technical Adequacy

At any time, representatives of the KO may review the progress and technical adequacy of the Contractor's work.

Such review shall not relieve the Contractor from performing all contract requirements, except as may be waived by written instructions.

8.8. Distribution

The Contractor is responsible for reproduction and distribution of all documents. Documents shall be mailed via regular mail, sent Fed Ex, UPS or other carrier service, or emailed, as specified in the task order. The number of copies for distribution will be provided to USACE PM. A CD shall also be provided and will be suitably packaged to prevent damage to the page edges.

8.9 Security

The Contractor is responsible for meeting and obtaining all security requirements to perform requirements outlined in task orders issued under this contract. This may include obtaining background checks, Common Access Cards, and training.

9. SAFETY AND HEALTH DOCUMENTS

This contract requires the Contractor to develop and implement safety and occupational health documents and procedures in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. The Contractor performing a task order is required by law to follow the requirements of OSHA Standards under 29 CFR.

The Contractor is responsible for the tasks defined by this scope of work shall review all information provided and develop the necessary documents which contain the health and safety criteria, procedures, and practices sufficient to protect on-site personnel and the environment. If the information made available is insufficient to allow the Contractor to develop these documents, a description of all additional information required shall be prepared and submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO).

This Contract requires the Contractor to develop and implement safety and occupational health documents and procedures for executing the services required under this contract. The task orders issued under the Contract shall specify the required documents.

10. PUBLIC RELATIONS SUPPORT

The Contractor shall have personnel qualified to provide public relations support, if required. In the event such support is required, all public relations shall be coordinated through the USACE Public Affairs Office (PAO) and the Installation PAO. The Contractor under no circumstances shall initiate or respond to any outside inquiries pertaining to any work performed or being performed under this contract. All public relations shall be coordinated through the Government’s PM.

11. SITE SECURITY

The Contractor shall provide site security (e.g. fencing or guard service) as required by each individual task order. However, 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 injury or accident to site personnel or others who may be in the area.

The Contractor shall maintain a visitor’s log for all personnel who visit the site for any reason.

12. INSTALLATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

When work is performed at a military installation, the Contractor shall comply with all installation security requirements. For all US Army installation task orders, if applicable, the level I Anti-Terrorism/Operational Security Training (AT/OPSEC) will be completed by all personnel involved in the completion of the contracted task order within 30 days of contract award. Additionally, all appropriate clauses will be incorporated at the task order level.

13. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

Contractor Quality Control (CQC) is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the work, to include that of Subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. The control shall be adequate to cover all operations, including both on-site and off-site activities. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system. The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product that complies with governing regulations and contract task order requirements. The Contractor's quality control program shall include inspections and tests as described in the task orders.

The Contractor shall provide a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for each task order to include Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes and procedures to ensure that all requirements of the SOW for each task order are performed in accordance with Federal, State, local, and industry regulations and standards in effect at the time of award of a task order.

14. FIRM-FIXED PRICE TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS

Each Firm-Fixed Price task order shall be subject to federal agencies reviews.

15. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services under this contract for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District [Requiring Activity’s Unit Identification Code (UIC): W07106] via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/

Report inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

http://www.ecmra.mil/

16. VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTS

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist

USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/

Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heroes Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/

Army Wounded Warrior Program http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heroes http://www.hiringourheroes.org/

17. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Green Procurement is the purchase of environmentally preferable products and services and is known as sustainable acquisitions and Green Procurement. Practicing Green Procurement takes into consideration economic facets, environmental considerations, and resource efficiency.

Here are some of the benefits of Green Procurement:

Prevents pollution and reduces environmental impact Increases energy security and independence Protects and conserves natural resources Minimizes waste Supports new markets and job creation Supports the USACE Campaign Plan and Sustainability Plan Goals Saves $$ by reducing waste It is a Federal mandate!

Some Mandatory Environmental Initiatives are as follows:

Energy Star Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-Designated Products WaterSense BioPreferred/Biobased Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Recovered Materials

FAR Part 23 requires Federal agencies to ensure that 95% of new contract actions require products that are:

Energy-efficient Biobased Non-ozone depleting Water-efficient Environmentally preferable Made with recovered materials

The Contractor shall review and follow scope, purpose, applicability, and policy of FAR Part 23 and FAR 52.223-4 requirements, as they pertain to their specific contract/task order requirements to meet sustainability acquisitions or Green procurement initiatives. Some examples of sustainability achievements are:

Car-pooling to meeting from local offices

Doubled-sided documents using recycled paper Submittal of documents through electronic methods Use of energy-efficient products Use of non-toxic or low-toxic products Reconditioned or remanufactured supplies or materials

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government

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52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 25-SEP-2017 TO

24-SEP-2022

N/A COE PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT

BRANCH

LINDA DIBEL

USAED, OMAHACENWO-PM-P

1616 CAPITOL AVE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

402-995-2791

966752

0002 POP 25-SEP-2022 TO

24-MAR-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

966752

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

Section G - Contract Administration Data

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OMBUDSMAN (25 Nov 2015)

Task and Delivery Order Ombudsman. IAW FAR 16.505(B)(6) referring to FAR Part 16 "Ordering". The head of the agency has designated a task-order contract and delivery-order contract ombudsman. The ombudsman must review complaints from contractors and ensure they are afforded a fair opportunity to be considered, consistent with the procedures in the contract. The ombudsman is a senior agency official who is independent of the contracting officer and may be the agency's competition advocate

HQ USACE DOC

Jacqueline C. Woodson Acquisition Support Division Chief Director of Contracting US Army Corps of Engineers 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria VA, 22315 Phone: 1-703-428-6323 E-Mail Jaqueline.C.Woodson@usace.army.mil

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Section I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government SEP 2006 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY 2014 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

OCT 2010

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

APR 2014

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2016

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation OCT 2010 52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data AUG 2011 52.215-11 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data--

Modifications

AUG 2011

52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data OCT 2010 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data--Modifications OCT 2010 52.215-15 Pension Adjustments and Asset Reversions OCT 2010 52.215-18 Reversion or Adjustment of Plans for Postretirement Benefits

(PRB) Other than Pensions

JUL 2005

52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes OCT 1997 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data

Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data -- Modifications

OCT 2010

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns NOV 2016 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting JAN 2017 52.219-30 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-

Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women- Owned Small Business Program

DEC 2015

52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards- Overtime

Compensation

MAY 2014

52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers MAY 2014 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans OCT 2015

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans FEB 2016 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards MAY 2014 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor

Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year And Option Contracts)

MAY 2014

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification OCT 2015 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 DEC 2015 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2017 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming

Potential Hydrofluorocarbons.

JUN 2016

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent DEC 2007 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

DEC 2007

52.227-3 Patent Indemnity APR 1984 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.228-8 Liability and Insurance - Leased Motor Vehicles MAY 1999 52.229-1 State and Local Taxes APR 1984 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-25 Prompt Payment JAN 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

JUL 2013

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.244-2 Subcontracts OCT 2010 52.244-5 Competition In Subcontracting DEC 1996 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.246-25 Limitation Of Liability--Services FEB 1997 52.248-1 Value Engineering OCT 2010 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 52.251-1 Government Supply Sources APR 2012 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense- Contract-Related Felonies

DEC 2008

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.215-7000 Pricing Adjustments DEC 2012 252.219-7011 Notification to Delay Performance JUN 1998 252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic

(Dec 2016)

DEC 2016

252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2016 252.227-7000 Non-estoppel OCT 1966 252.227-7020 Rights In Special Works JUN 1995 252.231-7000 Supplemental Cost Principles DEC 1991 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013 252.245-7000 Government-Furnished Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy

Property

APR 2012

252.251-7000 Ordering From Government Supply Sources AUG 2012

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52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION OTHER THAN

CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010)

(a) Exceptions from certified cost or pricing data. (1) In lieu of submitting certified cost or pricing data, offerors may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in the following subparagraphs. The Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such information may include--

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller.