W9128F-19-Q-0015_Solicitation.pdf

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W9128F19Q0015 18-Jan-2019

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

402-995-2538

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 01 Feb 2019

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

DESTINY JEFFRIES

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

W59XQG81831799

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE

1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE G6R0ST0 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

THREATENED & ENDANGER SPECIES

GEORGE WILLIAMS

USAED, OMAHA CENWO-OD-TT 1616 CAPITOL AVE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

TEL: 402-667-2897 FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$15,000,000

NAICS:

541620

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

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RECEIVED INSPECTED

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REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

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FINAL

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41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions to Quoters- Commercial Items

This solicitation is being advertise on a BEST VALUE BASIS. Reference FAR Clause 52.212-2 “Evaluation

Commercial Items” for more information on the evaluation criteria and submtal requirements. Your quote should contain your best terms. The Contracting Officer may reject any or all quotes. After the evaluation of quotes, the

Contracting Officer may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government’s choice before issuing a purchase order. The Contracting Officer will not negotiate with any quoters other than those of the Government’s choice and will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR Part 15.

The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest price or the highest technical rating.

PLEASE READ THIS SOLICITATION IN ITS ENTIRETY.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation.

Quotations may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation.

Quotations are due by 1400 CST on 01 FEBRUARY 2019. Send your completed quotation package to the attention of destiny.jeffries@usace.army.mil and tracie.l.evans@usace.mil. Electronic quotations are the only form of quotes allowed. For questions on this solicittion, including contractual and technical inquiries, contact the above POCs.

Please complete and return the following:

1. The Standard Form (SF) 1449 pages where it was necessary to fill in information/price(s) and/or signature.

2. Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FAR Clause 52.212-3) or verify registration on SAM (see paragraph later in this document); FAR 52.225-18 and DFARS 252.209-

3. Please enter your CAGE Code in Block 17a of the SF 1449 within the smaller block next to the word

“CODE.” The company name and street address entered on the SF 1449 should match the System for Award Management (SAM) entry for that CAGE Code.

4. Submit a cover letter stating that the proposal/quote complies completely with all terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the solicitation. A proposal/quote that does not comply with all terms, conditions, and specifications in the solicitation will be automatically rejected and not considered for award.

5. Please submit all documents to address the evaluation criteria requirements (technical, past performance, small business participation plan, and price) under FAR clause 52.212-2.

System for Award Management (SAM):

What is SAM?

The System for Award Management (SAM) is combining federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal

Domestic Assistance into one new system. This consolidation is being done in phases. The first phase of SAM includes the functionality from the following systems:

* Central Contractor Registry (SAM)

* Federal Agency Registration (FedReg)

* Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)

* Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)

How will SAM benefit me?

The overarching benefits of SAM include streamlined and integrated processes, elimination of data redundancies, and reduced costs while providing improved capability.

SAM registration is required prior to receiving contract award. If you are not currently registered in SAM, mailto:destiny.jeffries@usace.army.mil refer to the website for information and instructions on how to register. You may link to the SAM website through the aforementioned BPN website or you may go directly to the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.

Clicking on “Help” on the top ribbon of the SAM Home Page will give you access to the following information:

About SAM

News

User Help

Agency Information

Interface and Data Access

Contact Us

External Resources

SAM Service Desk:

URL:

http://www.FSD.gov

(8am - 8pm Eastern Time)

US Calls: 866-606-8220

International Calls: 334-206-7828

DSN: 809-463-3376

Do not delay returning a quote while processing your SAM entry. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT):

EFT is a mandatory requirement for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The successful offeror will be required to complete and return EFT forms that will be provided by our agency upon contract award, unless the offeror is currently entered as an active vendor in the Omaha District Corps of Engineers Financial Management System

(CEFMS). Offerors with an active vendor entry in the Omaha District CEFMS will be asked to verify the existing

EFT information. Please note the CEFMS EFT entry is in addition to the EFT information entered into the offeror’s SAM registration.

NAICS Code:

This solicitation is being advertised under the North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) Code listed in Box 10 on Page 1 of the SF 1449. You must ensure this NAICS Code is incorporated into your current SAM Profile if your company can provide the type of product or service applicable to this NAICS

Code.

Failure to have this NAICS Code in your current SAM Profile may result in not being considered for award. NAICS Codes may be viewed at the U.S. Census Bureau website at http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics

Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS Number):

A DUNS Number is required for SAM registration. If you do not currently have a DUNS number, you may acquire one by linking to the Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) website at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. D&B’s

Government Customer Response Center (GCRC) phone number is 866-705-5711.

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) provides a DUNS Number, a unique nine digit identification number, for each physical location of your business.

DUNS Number assignment is free for all businesses required to register with the US Federal Government for contracts or grants.

If a DUNS Number does not exist for your business location, it can be created within 1 business day via the D&B website.

OFFEROR’S INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PROCESS AN AWARD:

https://www.sam.gov/ http://www.fsd.gov/ http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

CAGE Code

DUNS Number

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Company Name and Address:

(Also REQUIRED to match SAM Profile and Block 17a on SF 1449)

Point of Contact:

Name

Title

Business Phone

Cell Phone (if applicable)

E-Mail

Is your Company (please circle each line individually):

Small Business concern

Small Disadvantaged Business concern

Veteran-Owned Small Business concern

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concern

Women-owned business concern

Sole Proprietorship

Partnership

Corporation

Registered with SAM

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Payments:

Payments will be made after receipt of a proper invoice or receipt of acceptable supplies or services, whichever is later. The contractor is required to include the contract number on all invoices so that receipt and payment for the item or service may be expeditiously processed.

Federal Legal Holidays:

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this installation: New Year's Day 1 January

Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in

January President's Day Third Monday in

February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day 4 July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day 11 November

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 December

If a wage determination applies, the number of holidays specified on it has priority over this clause.

Insurance Required:

In accordance with FAR 28.306 Insurance Under Fixed-Price Contracts and FAR 28.306(b) Work on a Government installation, as contemplated by the Contracting Officer, the coverage specified in FAR 28.307 is the minimum insurance required and shall be included in the contract. The following coverage limits are required, at a minimum, for any work performed on a Government installation under this agreement.

Type Amount Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance $100,000

General Liability Insurance $500,000 per occurrence

And, when automobiles are used in connection with performing the contract:

Type Amount Automobile Liability Insurance $200,000 per person

Bodily Injury $500,000 per occurrence

Property Damage $ 20,000 per occurrence

And, when aircraft is used in connection with performing the contract:

Type Amount

Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability Insurance $200,000 per person

Bodily Injury (other than passenger injury) $500,000 per occurrence

Property Damage $200,000 per occurrence

Passenger Liability Bodily Injury

$200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater

And, when contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contracting Officer shall require, as determined by the agency, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity insurance. The contractor is responsible for contacting the state for compliance with its workman’s compensation laws.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job MRRP Adaptive Mgmt Support

FFP

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items and non- personal services necessary to support development of an Adaptive Management Plan as defined in the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W59XQG81831799

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W59XQG81831799

NET AMT

0002 1 Job OPTION MRRP Adaptive Mgmt Support

FFP

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items and non- personal services necessary to support development of an Adaptive Management Plan as defined in the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

0003 1 Job OPTION MRRP Adaptive Mgmt Support

FFP

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items and non- personal services necessary to support development of an Adaptive Management Plan as defined in the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Missouri River Recovery Management Plan Adaptive Management Support

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Missouri River Recovery Program (MRRP)

PO Box 710

Yankton, SD 57078

DATED: November 16, 2018

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Background. The impetus for this work is required by law to allow the continued operation of the Missouri

River Mainstem Reservoir System, operation and maintenance of the Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project, the operation of the Kansas River Reservoir System, and the implementation of the Missouri River Recovery

Management Plan (MRRMP). The effects of those program’s actions, over time, have caused impacts to the natural riverine environment and the species that live there. Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, Federal agencies are required to consult with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) if their actions cause impacts to

ESA listed species and their habitat. The USACE has been operating the aforementioned programs and projects under Biological Opinions (BiOp) to reduce the impacts to ESA listed species since 1990. Based on findings from the USACE actions, research, and monitoring, the USACE issued a new Biological Assessment (BA) to the USFWS on

October 30, 2017 with a new proposed action. This resulted in formal consultation with the USFWS in accordance with the ESA. The result of the consultation is captured in the USFWS 2018 BiOp (issued April 2018), and is described and analyzed in detail in the MRRMP-Environmental Impact Statement (MRRMP-EIS). The BiOp requires that the actions described in the USACE’s October 2017 BA and MRRMP-EIS be implemented under the description and process explained in the Science and Adaptive Management Plan (SAMP).

Implementation of the overall Missouri River Recovery Program includes collaboration with the Missouri River

Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) as authorized in Section 5018 of the 2007 Water Resource

Development Act to serve as a basin-wide collaborative forum to develop a shared vision and comprehensive plan for Missouri River recovery. The MRRIC is a multi-stakeholder body composed of representatives from Federal, state, and tribal agencies, and nongovernmental and local governmental stakeholder interests in the basin. The

MRRIC is exempt from the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

1.2 Scope of Work. This is a non-personal services contract to provide Adaptive Management (AM) support for implementation of the final MRRMP-EIS, implement the USFWS BiOp issued to the USACE, and participate as a member of the Technical Team (TT). The USACE shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. The contractor’s staff shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the USACE. This is a fixed priced, performance based service contract where the government defines and measures desired outcomes, while contractor methods are generally not constrained or directed.

1.3 Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

1.4 Contractor Personnel

1.4.1 The contractor shall perform all work under this contract using his or her own forces except as provided in

Paragraph 1.4.2 Subcontracting. Employees who perform this work shall be qualified persons on the contractor’s own payroll.

1.4.2 Subcontracting. The contractor shall not subcontract any work without written approval of the Contracting

Officer. Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.5 Quality Control

1.5.1 The contractor shall designate, in writing, an employee who shall serve as the contact for matters involving quality and performance or non-performance of the required work stated in this PWS. The employee(s) shall be qualified and fully competent with full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the contractor as necessary to insure that the required work is performed in accordance with the standards contained herein. The contractor shall furnish the above written designation to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), Micheal Delvaux

(Michael.J.Delvaux@usace.army.mil) no later than the first day of work. The contractor shall include the name(s), address(s), and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s).

1.5.2 The Contracting Officer reserves the right to disapprove any individual whom he considers incompetent to perform the work required. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of any disapproval to the contractor.

1.6 Quality Assurance. The government will utilize a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to ensure that the Contractor is performing the services required by this PWS in an acceptable manner. The Government may use

Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE(s)) to provide assistance with the quality assurance methods.

1.6.1 The government has the right to inspect all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The government shall perform inspections in a manner that will not delay the work.

1.6.2 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the contractor to perform the services in conformity with contract requirements and at no increase in cost. If the contract requirements are not met after a second attempt the government may (1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

1.6.2.1 Upon verification of a validated customer complaint or corrective action report, the COR will notify the contractor that they are required to re-perform specific services. Services to correct should be performed within 60 days of request by the COR. Upon completion of the correction the Contractor shall provide the products to the PM and notify the COR of completion of the task.

1.6.3 The government may take action, if the contractor fails to perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance is in conformity with the contract requirements. The government may (1) by contract, or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the contractor any cost incurred by the government that related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract in whole or in part

1.6.4 The contractor is responsible to replace/repair any damage to government property due to negligence, at his or her own cost. The government may take action, if the contractor fails to replace/repair any damage to government property. The government may (1) by contract, or otherwise, replace/repair damaged government property and charge to the contractor any cost incurred by the government to replace/repair any damage.

1.7 Hours of Operation. The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the core hours of 0900-

1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the

Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.8 Pre-Work Meeting. Prior to commencing any activities, the contractor shall arrange a Pre-work Meeting with the COR. The Meeting shall discuss the work requirements, scheduling, and submittal process. At least one (1) week prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall coordinate their proposed work schedule with the COR.

1.9. Submittals. Prior to commencement of services, the Contractor shall submit the following documents to the

COR for review and approval:

a. List of who will perform work on this contract;

b. Proof of Insurance for Contractors and Subcontractors

1.10 Standards and Regulations. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all

Local, State, and Federal Regulations during the services performed. The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining the extent to which these regulations affect the operations resulting from this contract. The Contractor shall comply will all applicable regulations. Applicable regulations include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, Rules and Regulations Governing

Public Use on Corps of Engineers Water Resource Development Projects EP 1165-2-316

(http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2-

316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670)

b. Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 (USACE – Safety and Health Requirements Manual), dated November

2014; http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

c. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910);

1.11 Physical Security

1.11.1 The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government facilities, property, and materials provided for contractor use. The contractor shall secure at all times all government facilities, property, and materials.

Specific security conditions may change based on threats to national defense, and based on the risk of specific facilities to these threats. The contractor shall abide by these changing conditions at all times, as applicable.

1.11.2 Key Control. N/A

1.12 Antiterrorism/Operation Security Requirements.

1.12.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. N/A

1.12.1.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition

(FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.12.2 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre‐screen candidates using the E‐ verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements.

The vendor must ensure that the candidate has two valid forms of government issued identification to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the COR no later than three (3) business days after the initial contract award.

1.13 Payment

1.13.1 The government will make payment monthly after the government has inspected and accepted the services, and the government has reviewed, approved, and processed the contractor’s invoice. The contractor shall submit the invoice to the COR and/or any other person that has been designated in the contract to receive the invoice.

1.13.2 The contractor must provide the contractor’s name, address, contract number, period of services completed

(i.e., for the month of January or for the period of performance of January 1 through February 23), CLIN number and specific quantities of work performed (i.e., 1 Month, 40 days, 100 acres, etc.), and total requested, for an invoice to be considered proper. The contractor shall submit the invoice by the fifth (5th) of the month for services completed the previous month or submit the invoice upon completion of all services, in accordance with the period of performance stated in the CLIN.

2.0 Definitions. The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word(s) or phrase(s) is/are stated in this PWS:

Acceptable Level of Performance (ALP): The maximum percent defective, the maximum number of defects per hundred units, or the number of defects in a lot considered satisfactory on the average. The allowable leeway or variance from a standard before the government will reject the specific service.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): means an individual designated an authorized in writing by the

Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Performance-Based Contract (FAR 2.101): Structuring all aspects of an acquisition around the purpose of the work to be performed with the contract requirements set forth in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes as opposed to either the manner by which the work is to be performed or broad and imprecise.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS shows contract requirements, the component requirements related to each contract requirement, the price of each work requirement as a percentage of the associated contract requirement (Fixed Price Contracts), the standard of performance, and the acceptable level of performance (ALP) for each work requirement.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance. Document contains sampling/evaluation guides, checklists, and the performance requirements summary (PRS).

3.0 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. N/A

4.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities

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

5.0 Specific Tasks

The primary objectives of this contract is as follows:

• Provide expertise in developing technical components/tools for the MRRMP, SAMP and their implementation of actions, research and monitoring for endangered species, including:

o design of AM fish and bird experiments/actions (experimental design expertise) o design of fish and bird monitoring and assessment program (statistical expertise) o design decision frameworks and decision-making process including decision criteria associated with hypotheses, species objectives, and human considerations o design of research program elements o information management, data storage and management protocol o communications and reporting of program findings

• Provide expert input to AM process and organization through meetings, presentations, written reports, and information management products o Documentation of new components into the SAMP and its revisions, along with previously developed components/tools developed as part of the MRRMP and effects analysis process.

o Author new elements to the SAMP (experimental designs, monitoring strategies, data management products).

o Provide expertise in guiding direction and strategy regarding AM process.

• Apply expertise to support development of a Decision Support System (DSS) and associated products as described in the SAMP.

o Provide oversight and Project Management o Develop Structure and Content of DSS in collaboration with DSS experts o Document DSS Management System and Protocols

5.1 Task 1 - In-person presence at MRRIC and AM Meetings / Workshops

The contractor shall attend and participate in-person the following meetings:

BASE YEAR:

• MRRIC Plenary (November 2018) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 4 people

• AM Workshop (February 2019) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 5 people

• MRRIC Plenary (May 2019) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 4 people

• Technical Team Meeting (April 2019) – assumed to include 4 days (including travel time) for 4 people

OPTION YEAR 1:

• MRRIC Plenary (November 2019) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 4 people

• AM Workshop (February 2020) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 5 people

• MRRIC Plenary (May 2020) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 2 people

• Technical Team Meeting (April 2019) – assumed to include 4 days (including travel time) for 4 people

OPTION YEAR 2:

• MRRIC Plenary (November 2020) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 4 people

• AM Workshop (February 2021) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 5 people

• MRRIC Plenary (May 2021) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 2 people

• Technical Team Meeting (April 2021) – assumed to include 4 days (including travel time) for 4 people

5.2 Task 2 - Participate in regular webinars and calls

The Contractor shall participate in regular planning webinars and planning calls as follows:

BASE YEAR:

• Fall Science Meeting in 2018 – assumed 3 days by webinar for 5 people

• Fish Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls – assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people

• In Progress Review Meetings – assume participation in 4 calls for 2 hours each for 2 people

• Ft Peck team calls – assume 12 calls, 1 hour each for 1 person

• AM Team calls - assume 40 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people

• Technical Team calls – assume 40 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people

• Fall Science Meeting in 2019 – assumed 3 days by webinar for 5 people

• Fish Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls – assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people

• Ft Peck team calls – assume 6 calls, 1 hour each for 1 person

• AM Team calls - assume 40 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people

• Technical Team calls – assume 40 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people

• Fall Science Meeting in 2020 – assumed 3 days by webinar for 5 people

• Fish Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls – assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people

• Ft Peck team calls – assume 3 calls, 1 hour each for 1 person

• AM Team calls - assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people

• Technical Team calls – assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people

5.3 Task 3 – Research, analysis, and development of annual AM Technical Team content

The Contractor shall participate on the AM team and TT, conducting TT activities as follows:

1) Research, analyze and document the content required for the Fall Science Workshop and the AM Workshop in the AM Report.

2) Gather information from various sources to inform and prepare for the Fall Science Workshop.

3) Analyze biological and action effectiveness information to track program progress toward objectives.

4) Provide presentations of findings and interpretations during meetings and workshops.

5) Author and work with other authors to ensure contents are integrated appropriately and meaningfully in the AM

Report with those of the Least Tern, Piping Plover and Human Considerations as envisioned by the AM Plan.

Afterwards, similarly prepare for the AM Workshop and finalization of the annual AM Report.

6) Support the development of an annual Strategic Plan. Specific tasks to include:

• Analysis and interpretation of annual monitoring data and other regularly collected information

(some may be collected at intervals other than annually).

• Literature reviews (e.g. relevant recent publications from other investigators).

• Synthesis of emerging research results.

• Model updates and evaluation (i.e., verification and validation).

• Synthesis activities (e.g. hypothesis assessments, meta-analysis, weight of evidence assessments, etc.).

• Model evaluation of potential management options, creation of consequence tables, etc.

• Analysis of data from ongoing or completed experimental actions or research projects. Depending on who conducts the research/monitoring, others may do some or all of the assessment as part of their contracts before providing results to the TT to synthesize and apply. The TT may need to do additional analyses on the original data.

• Analysis of existing data that has not yet been analyzed or needs to be synthesized to address a hypothesis or formulate a model. These analyses can be suggested by the bird or fish teams, the TT, or at the management/oversight levels.

• Assessment of “new information”, which may include surprising monitoring results requiring additional assessment, findings by other researchers, or other topics that were not in the work plan as a research strategy.

Contractor shall perform all tasks outlined above in addition to support the Integrated Science Program (ISP) and

AM Project Managers (AM PM) in transitioning specific analyses and modeling activities to USACE staff.

Contractor shall develop and implement a strategy to transition appropriate TT activities to the agency staff.

Contractor shall provide training and support to ensure smooth transition of these tasks to the agency.

Contractor shall continue to perform tasks outlined is Section 5.3 as required by the USACE to meet evolving needs of the ISP and the MRRP AM Program. Contractor shall also continue to support the ISP and AM PM’s in transitioning specific analyses and modeling activities to USACE staff. Contractor shall begin implementing the strategy developed to transition appropriate TT activities to the agency staff. Contractor shall provide training and support to ensure smooth transition of these tasks to the agency.

5.4 Task 4 – Decision Support System

Contractor shall support the development of a DSS, as described in chapter 6 of the SAMP, to meet the information and data management needs of the MRRP and the collaboration with MRRIC. Contractor uses the SAMP description on data and information management as guidance to establish a collaborative process for creating the

DSS. The system must achieve the objects stated in chapter 6:

1. Provide access to MRRP data and information specifically designed to meet the needs of researchers, planners, decision makers, stakeholders, and the general public;

2. Address the needs of a diverse group of data providers and consumers to facilitate efficient planning and execution of the MRRP;

3. Ensure data and information are available on a timely basis in appropriate formats meeting required quality standards.

4. Facilitate awareness amongst related programs in the Missouri River Basin including those not directly part of the MRRP which have overlapping interests and information needs.

Contractor shall provide presentations of findings and interpretations during meetings and workshops. Contractor shall work with all Information Technology Management departments and divisions within the USACE to ensure system components are integrated appropriately and securely, and system is functional. Contractor shall provide all applicable information required by the USACE to host and securely manage the system on the USACE network systems. This includes the development of a System Management Plan and Systems Protocols document capable of describing the entire DSS work flow, datasets, modeling procedures, and reporting tools.

To accomplish this task, the Contractor shall support the USACE Information Technology Management staff to establish a Technical Working Group (TWG) to support the development of a DSS that is capable of using a wide range of data and information objects to provide for the MRRP information needs to include the following:

• Provide oversight and Project Management

• Develop Structure and Content of the DSS in collaboration with DSS experts

• Document DSS Management System and Protocols

Contractor shall perform tasks above in addition to developing a transition strategy for training and transferring documents, models and other products to USACE for further implementation.

Contractor shall support USACE in refining system function and providing final documentation.

Contractor shall complete transfer of all components of the system and documentation to the USACE for further implementation.

5.5 Task 5 –Structured Decision Making Processes

In conjunction with other TT members, the Contractor shall develop and contribute to processes to perform collaborative, structured ‘deep-dive’ analyses of technically complex and contentious issues to develop influence diagrams, decision frameworks and other decision analysis products and SDM processes. These could be used to help resolve technical questions (e.g. to support the development of an AM framework for Fort Peck) and resolve issues of concern and interest to stakeholders (e.g. Emergent Sandbar Habitat and/or Interception Rearing Complex planning processes).

Contractor shall participate in a TWG. The TWG is comprised of a small number of technical specialists in relevant fields and participation from stakeholder experts is encouraged. The TWG would report to one or more MRRIC

Work Groups. Participants in a TWG shall be guided through a process that would help focus technical conversations on a series of specific issues that, systematically and over time, might cover the full range of issues.

The Contractor participates in a series of regular, (ideally weekly) one-hour webinar calls of the TWG. The TWG collaboratively designs and constructs an organized framework for discussion. At the end of each weekly meeting, a series of follow-up actions are agreed upon. In subsequent meetings, new information is pooled and discussed.

Where necessary, discussions on the relative reliability of this information is archived.

The contractor shall participate in one influence diagram SDM process on an issue assigned by the COR.

In addition to requirements in task 5, for option 1 the contractor shall support, plan and execute one additional influence diagram SDM process on an issue assigned by the COR.

In addition to requirements in task 5, for option 2 the contractor shall support, plan and execute one additional influence diagram SDM process on an issue assigned by the COR.

5.6 Task 6 – Engage with Independent Science Advisory Panel (ISAP) on TT Products

Contractor shall engage with ISAP on TT products in Discuss and Feedback processes, and review of products such as: Review of Final Monitoring Plans, Review of AM Framework type products, and New Information products.

The MRRP AM processes require numerous web-meetings and/or face-to-face meetings with the ISAP and MRRIC work groups that generate clarification questions, explanation of research projects, and monitoring program outcomes. The contractor shall participate in these engagements (including TT process and ISAP reviews on monitoring plans and AM Report) and provide the USACE with a written report documenting the context of these calls/meetings. The COR will provide the applicable timelines for delivery of these products.

In addition to base year activity the contractor shall participate in scheduled ISAP engagements and provide the

USACE with a written report documenting the context of these calls/meetings. The COR will provide the applicable timelines for delivery of these products.

In addition to base year activity the contractor shall participate in scheduled ISAP engagements and provide the

USACE with a written report documenting the context of these calls/meetings. The COR will provide the applicable timelines for delivery of these products.

6.0 Performance Requirements Summary. The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

PWS

Para.

Performance Standard Performance

Threshold

Method of Assessment

PRS #1

In-person presence at MRRIC and AM Meetings / Workshops

Paragrap h 5.1

Personal attendance at all meetings

Must attend all meetings

Review Sign-in sheets at each meeting

PRS #2

Participate in regular webinars and calls h 5.2

Participation in webinars and calls

Must attend

90% of scheduled calls and webinars

Review attendance logs for calls/webinars

PRS #3

Develop annual AM Technical

Team analyses, modeling and reports h 5.3

Submittal of draft and final content in annual AM

Report on the implementation schedule.

Timely resolution of agency comments.

Provide draft and final on schedule and meeting quality standards

Review and approval of documents by COR

PRS#4

Support Decision Support

System (DSS) development h 5.4

Provide expertise in the development of a DSS that is collaborative and automated.

Provide products on schedule meeting quality standards

Review and approval by

COR

PRS#5

Support SDM processes h 5.5

Participate in development of SDM diagram content

Provide input to final diagram on schedule and meeting quality standards

Review and approval by

COR

PRS#6

ISAP Review Process h 5.6

Participate in engagement with ISAP of TT products

Adequately address analysis

Review and approval by

COR

7.0 Attachments

Abbreviations

AM Adaptive Management

AM PM Adaptive Management Project Managers

BA Biological Assessment

BiOp Biological Opinion

DSS Decision Support System

EA Effects Analysis

EIS Environmental Impact Statement

ESA Endangered Species Act

ISAP Independent Science Advisory Panel

ISP Integrated Science Program

MRRIC Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee

MRRP Missouri River Recovery Program

MRRMP MIssouri River Recovery Management Plan

SAMP Science and Adaptive Management Plan

SDM Structured Decision Making

TT Technical Team

TWG Technical Working Group

USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers

USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service

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 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 15-FEB-2019 TO

14-FEB-2020

N/A THREATENED & ENDANGER SPECIES

GEORGE WILLIAMS

USAED, OMAHA CENWO-OD-TT 1616

CAPITOL AVE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

402-667-2897

FOB: Destination

G6R0ST0

0002 POP 15-FEB-2020 TO

14-FEB-2021

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 15-FEB-2021 TO

14-FEB-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government

(Sep 2006) -- Alternate I

OCT 1995

52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

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

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2018

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 2016

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

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

52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial

Items (OCT 2018) Alternate I

OCT 2014

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990

52.217-8 Option To Extend Services NOV 1999

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2018

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan AUG 2018

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records AUG 2018

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014

52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction

APR 2015

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

AUG 2018

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014

52.233-2 Service Of Protest SEP 2006

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984

52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed

Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DOD Contracts) APR 2018

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JUN 2013

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012

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52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2018-O0018) (OCT 2018)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF

1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation.