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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

NWO-CT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

3 Jul 2019

Big Bend, Fort Peck, and Gavins Point Unit Modeling

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Unit Modeling at Fort Peck, Big Bend, and Gavins Point. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Unit Modeling at Fort Peck, Big Bend, and Gavins Point as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Generator owners are required to provide dynamic data information to transmission operators per North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standard MOD-32-1. Model validation testing of generators, governors, exciters, and power system stabilizers (PSSs) provide the information needed to meet the requirement. A model validation report that demonstrates compliance with all current NERC and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) requirements must be prepared and submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District (NWO) Reliability Coordinator.

1.2.1 Occasionally, adjustments to governor and/or excitation system settings are also needed for unit stability and model validation requirements. For this contract, no major tuning is anticipated. Additionally, no PSS tuning or tuning study is anticipated.

1.2.2 The NERC regional entity for compliance monitoring and enforcement for Big Bend and Gavins Point is in the MRO region and Fort Peck is the MRO & WECC regions. It is the contractor’s responsibility to research and demonstrate compliance with all MRO & WECC requirements beyond NERC requirements.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall perform the testing on the eight hydro generator units at the Big Bend Power Plant, five at Fort Peck Power Plant, and three at Gavins Point. The plants will be scheduled separately. The Contractor shall at a minimum provide a test team with one professional engineer, all instruments, meters, transducers, and equipment required to perform testing. The Contractor shall perform the specific tasks listed in Part

5. All models and reports shall meet the requirements of SPP MDWG Model Development Procedures Manual v11.pdf, Ch 13, NERC MOD-32-1, MOD 27-1, MOD 25-1, and MOD 26-1.

1.3.1 Units 1-8 at Big Bend are identical. The first unit under outage shall be designated as the primary unit which shall require complete testing and the other seven units shall be designated as sister units requiring cursory tests to compare the performance to the primary unit. Big Bend will require one primary unit tests and seven sister unit tests. IEEE standard models and parameters compatible with NERC / MRO unit modeling guidelines shall be provided for all generators, exciters, and hydro unit governors. Models must be on the Acceptable Model List on the NERC SAMS webpage

1.3.2 Units 1 & 3, Unit 2, and Units 4 & 5 at Fort Peck are identical. The first unit under outage shall be designated as the primary unit which shall require complete testing and the other two units shall be designated as a sister units requiring cursory tests to compare the performance to the primary unit. Fort Peck will require three primary unit tests and two sister unit tests. IEEE standard models and parameters compatible with NERC / MRO unit modeling guidelines shall be provided for all generators, exciters, and hydro unit governors. Models must be on the Acceptable Model List on the NERC SAMS webpage

1.3.3 Units 1- 3, at Gavins Point are identical. The first unit under outage shall be designated as the primary unit which shall require complete testing and the other two units shall be designated as a sister units requiring cursory tests to compare the performance to the primary unit. Gavins Point will require one primary unit tests and two sister unit tests. IEEE standard models and parameters compatible with NERC / MRO unit modeling guidelines shall be provided for all generators, exciters, and hydro unit governors. Models must be on the Acceptable Model List on the NERC SAMS webpage. MOD 26 reports/analysis will not be required at Gavins Point.

1.4 Period of Performance: 365 days. All equipment to be tested will be available during one site visit with no intentional delays between testing units. Test dates will be determined in consultation with the M&O Supervisor at each project. The mutually agreeable dates shall be approved by the Government. Contractor will request dates to perform modeling unit tests. Testing may be requested from Mar 1 2020– May 15 2021, the following dates may not be available May 15, 2020 – Aug 31, 2020. During the course of the tests, each unit will be available to be operated over a range of its rated capability, from speed-no load (not synchronized) to full load and maximum over and under-excited.

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance to PRS in Section 6, Technical 1. The government must ensure that the contractor performs in accordance with the contract.

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform on these days.

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

1.5.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7-5:30 CST Monday thru Thursday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Big Bend Power Plant, Gavins Point Power Plant, and Fort Peck Power Plan.

1.5.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a firm fixed price contract.

1.5.7 Security Requirements: NA

1.5.8 Special Qualifications:

1.5.8.1 Will be Escorted in Restricted Areas: If applicable, all contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in restricted areas.

1.5.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference calls convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5.

The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government and shall be over the phone.

1.5.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): For Contracts under $150K a government POC will be designated to represent Government. This representative will contact the contractor and act as the primary point of exchange between the Contractor and the Government. The Government Representative will monitor all technical aspects of the contract by performing inspections as necessary and assist in contract administration. They will also coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies. The Government Representative is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.5.11 Key Personnel: The Contractor shall at a minimum provide a test team with one professional engineer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.5.12 Contractor Travel: All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR. If Contractor is authorized travel only expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract.

1.5.13 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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

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

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations.

This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

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

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor.

The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

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

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide an operator to run required tests.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide a workspace while on site. The work areas for parts installation will be the Generator Bay, Turbine Floor, and Machine Shop. The government will provide folding table, chairs, and available cars for the contractors use.

An area will be made available for the Contractor's expert to store any tools and equipment he/she may require.

3.3 For each primary unit, the Government will furnish the following information, as copies at least four weeks in advance of testing:

Generator capability curve Generator open circuit saturation curve Excitation system/Automatic voltage regulator manual and schematics Power system stabilizer manual and schematics (if applicable) Governor speed/droop control schematics and instruction manual Applicable relay calibration sheets (e.g. loss of excitation, V/Hz)

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. 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.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1) Personnel and Equipment. Contractor shall provide test personnel and test equipment necessary for model validation testing on the governors, exciters, and generators. Test personnel shall have experience both with the Contractor’s test equipment and test procedures, and with the operating functionality and configuration of the type of governor or exciter (both manufacturer and model) to be tested. The Government will provide powerhouse operators and technicians to participate in performing the various tests as described in the approved and agreed upon test procedures.

5.2) Test Procedure. Contractor shall prepare for approval detailed test procedures for performing model validation testing of the governors, exciters, and generators. This shall include all required connections, test equipment, test sequence, measurements, and adjustments. The contractor shall provide a detailed test procedure for each unit, two weeks prior to being on-site.

5.3) Baseline Generator Validation Testing. Contractor shall perform steady-state testing to develop and validate the generator characteristics, including magnetic characteristics. Contractor shall further develop dynamic parameters through transient testing. Steady state test results shall be submitted to the Government in a tabular format accompanying graphs demonstrating simulation and equation matching to acquired steady state data. Parameters determined through review and calculation of parameters from drawings and nameplate data shall be noted and the equations shown.

5.4) Model Validation Testing of Exciters. Contractor shall perform testing and gather information necessary to determine the dynamic responses and build, within standard SPP model library models, if appropriate, a dynamic model to describe the excitation system. Contractor shall validate the excitation system model by comparing computer simulations representing the approximate system conditions during testing and displaying test and simulation results on overlaying graphs. Not required for Gavins Point.

5.5) Model Validation Testing of Turbine-Governors. Contractor shall perform testing and gather information necessary to determine the dynamic responses and build, within standard SPP model library models, if appropriate, a dynamic model to describe the turbine-governor system. Contractor shall validate the turbine-governor system model by comparing computer simulations representing the approximate system conditions during testing and displaying test and simulation results on overlaying graphs.

5.6) Model Validation Testing of the PSS. Contractor shall perform testing and gather information necessary to determine the dynamic responses and build, within standard SPP model library models, if appropriate, a dynamic model to describe the PSS.

Contractor shall validate the PSS model by comparing computer simulations representing the approximate system conditions during testing and displaying test and simulation results on overlaying graphs. Not required for Gavins Point.

5.7) Overall Dynamics Validation. The Contractor shall submit graphs showing good matching between MW and mega-volt-amperes-reactive VAR (MVAR) dynamic responses to online excitation voltage reference steps of at least 2% positive and 2% negative and online power (speed) reference steps of at least ½% positive and ½% negative. The PSS damping effectiveness - if implemented and usually enabled during operation - to a voltage reference step of at least 2% positive and 2% negative shall be demonstrated by comparing MW amplitude and oscillations with PSS on and off.

Contractor shall provide graphs of sufficient size and clarity to demonstrate matching between ramp rates, overshoot, time constants, steady state settling, and other parameters necessary to validate dynamic simulation matching to actual tests. The Contractor shall submit comma-separated value (CSV) raw test data and simulation data with time in column 0, column headers, and scaling factors to allow for reproduction and review of the printed graphs.

5.8) Calculations, Data, and Formulas. The Contractor shall provide a record of the calculations made to support the model validation analysis, records of data taken, and formulas. The report shall contain calculations and formulas necessary to describe interpolations or calculations from gathered parameters to determine model parameters.

5.9) Draft model validation analysis and test report. The Contractor shall submit a test report that includes a subjective evaluation of equipment performance as well as the complete generator, turbine/governor, exciter, and PSS models with correct model parameters. Contractor shall compare actual and simulated data to validate accuracy of models. The model parameters submitted shall be acceptable to SPP for dynamic simulation purposes. This shall be submitted not more than 45 days from completing the on-site tests. Government will have 21 days to review and provide comments to the contractor.

5.10) Final model validation analysis and test report. The Contractor shall submit a final test report incorporating Government review comments or providing responses to comments for non-concurrence. The final test report shall include a subjective evaluation of equipment performance as well as the complete generator, turbine/governor, exciter, and PSS models with correct model parameters. Contractor shall compare actual and simulated data to validate accuracy of models. The model parameters submitted shall be acceptable to SPP for dynamic simulation purposes. This shall be completed 30 days after Government provides comments to the contractor.

PART 6

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

6. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

6.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

6.2 Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

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 (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance

Threshold

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

Test Procedures (3 each)

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although 10%-20% substantive comments issued for submittal; and

b. No technical deficiencies identified.

Zero deviation from standard

Submittal Review

PRS # 2.

Submit Draft Model Validation Analysis and Test Report (3 each)

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although 10%-20% substantive comments issued for submittal; and

b. No technical deficiencies identified.

Zero deviation from standard

Submittal Review

PRS # 3

Submit Final Model Validation Analysis and Test Report (3 each)

a. Submittal approved as submitted with no substantive comments; and

b. No technical deficiencies identified.

Zero deviation from standard

Submittal Review

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Draft Model Validation Analysis and Test Report

Three– one for each location

1 copy to be delivered 45 days after tests completed

Via approved electronic delivery method

Melissa.L.Kurtz@u sace.army.mil

Final Model Validation Analysis and Test Report

Three – one for each location

1 copy to be delivered 30 days after government comments received.

Via approved electronic delivery method

Melissa.L.Kurtz@u sace.army.mil

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

FORT PECK 19 HYD NERC UNIT MODELING

FFP

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Fort Peck Unit Modeling as defined in the attached Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job

BIG BEND 19 HYD NERC UNIT MODELING

FFP

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Big Bend Unit Modeling as defined in the attached Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

0003 1 Job

GAVINS POINT 19 HYD NERC UNIT MODELING

FFP

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Gavins Point Unit Modeling as defined in the attached Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

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 365 dys. ADC 1 COE MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SEC

MELISSA KURTZ

USAED, OMAHADISTRICT CENWO-OD-S

1616 CAPITOL AVE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

402-995-2408

966567

0002 365 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 365 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

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AUG 2018

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

DEC 2013

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

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JUN 2013

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019

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(e) Multiple quotations. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quotation submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations are due.

(2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is late and will not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotations by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotations will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(g) Issuance of purchase order. Quotations should contain the quoter’s best technical and price terms. The Contracting Officer may reject any or all quotations. The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. After the evaluation of quotations, the Contracting Officer may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government’s choice before issuing any 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.

(h) Multiple purchase orders. The Government may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of a quotation, unless the quoter qualifies the quotation by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise in the quotation.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point

(DoDSSP) by-

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all quotations exceeding $3,000, and quotations of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the quoter’s name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the quoter does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. A quoter within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A quoter located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of a quotation, the quoter acknowledges the requirement that a prospective contractor shall be registered in the SAM database prior to purchase order issuance, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to issue the purchase order to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Requests for information. The contracting officer will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this solicitation. Quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation from the contracting officer.

(m) Insurance Required (FAR 52.228-5):

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2, “Liability,” the contractor shall procure the following minimum insurance:

Type Amount Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance $100,000 General Liability Insurance $1,000,000 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.

(n) State and Local Taxes:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exempt from paying state and local taxes per Title 4 United States Code 104-

107. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tax ID Number is 62-1642142.

Contractors performing services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are not exempt from state and local taxes in transactions with vendors, suppliers or subcontractors.

In the State of South Dakota, there is an excise tax on the total gross receipts of all prime contractors and subcontractors engaged in realty improvement. Contractor shall include the excise tax in its quotation.

For information concerning the taxes contact: Sales and Use Tax Division, Capital Lake Plaza, Pierre, South Dakota.

Telephone 605-773-3311.

52.212-2 ADDENDUM; EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will the best value to the Government. Quotations will be evaluated using the following factors:

1. Past Performance – The quoter shall provide three references of projects completed within the past five (5) years. Experience consists of projects completed as a prime contractor or projects of qualified subcontractors that have the capabilities to perform this work. These references need to be equal to or similar in scope of this requirement. The contractor shall provide dates and pertinent information to demonstrate how they are comparable to this requirement in size and complexity. The contractor shall include points of contact, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses (if available) for all references.

Additionally, past performance may be based on the contracting’s officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with similar purchases acquired and any information contained in the Governmentwide Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), contained at www.ppirs.gov.

The quoter will receive a rating of exceptional for past performance that demonstrates successful completion of similar purchases on all references and the additional information retrieved from PPIRS and from the Contracting Officer is favorable. The quoter will receive a rating of satisfactory for past performance that has at least one reference that demonstrates successful completion of similar purchases and the information from PPIRS and the Contracting Officer is favorable. The quoter will receive a rating of unsatisfactory for past performance that does not demonstrate any successfully completed similar purchases on the references and the additional information from PPIRS and the Contracting Officer is not favorable.

2. Price – The quote shall be inclusive of all costs to perform the work specified in the PWS.

The award will be based on whether the lowest priced of the quotations having the highest past performance rating possible represents the best value when compared to any lower priced quotation or offer.

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights (1) within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes'', as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613).

Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement or any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include--

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.--

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall--

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the--

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting…