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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

PRICING SHEET

Forest Resource and Endangered Species Habitat Assessment, Eglin AFB, FL

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Field Data Collection Preparation

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PWS-EGLIN

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOREST RESOURCE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT ASSESSMENT

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE

8 FEBRUARY 2021

Contract Number: TBD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PART A - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Policy and Requirements Statement

1.3 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General

2.2 Compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulation Provisions

3.0 ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Coordination Requirements

3.2 Document Preparation

3.3 Coordination with Other Contractors

3.4 Special Notification

3.4.1 Health Risks

3.4.2 Identification and Change of Critical Personnel

3.5 Work Site Requirements

3.5.1 Work Site Maintenance

3.5.2 Site Access Badges

4.0 TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

4.1 Task 1: Field Data Collection Preparation

4.1.1 Inventory Preparation and Logistics Planning

4.1.2 Kickoff Meeting

4.1.3 Train Field Personnel

4.2 Task 2: Field Data Collection

4.2.1 Auditing

4.2.2 Field Data Collection

4.3 Task 3 – Data Management, Deliverables, and Wrap Up

4.3.1 Inventory Data Management and QA/QC

4.3.2 Forest Inventory Report

4.3.3 Final Onsite Wrap-up Meeting

5.0 MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Progress Meetings

5.2 Training

5.3 Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report

5.4 Pollution Prevention

6.0 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

6.1 Sustainability Requirements

6.2 Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

7.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIRMENT AND DELIVERABLE SUMMARY

8.0 MISCELLANEOUS

8.1 Progress Payment Schedule

9.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT TERMS

10.0 GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

PART A - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The scope of this environmental operations and services contract is to provide for forest resource and endangered species habitat assessment services for the United States Air Force (AF) at Eglin Air Force Base to implement forest management projects on designated installations. Services specified in this Task Order PWS shall be in accordance with the Contract and Performance Work Statement for Department of Defense Forest Management Support Services.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, services, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, and other requirements necessary for, or incidental to, the performance of work described herein; assure any and all program and/or project related costing information (regardless of its stage in development) is secured, as directed by the Contracting Officer (KO); and be responsible for safeguarding proprietary and other sensitive information. The Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance; and perform all work in accordance with these requirements and any applicable agreements The Contractor shall furnish sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel at all times to ensure the work is executed in accordance with contract requirements.

Professional level skills and management practices are required in the performance of this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall establish an effective quality control and health and safety program to assure that the end product meets professional standards and complies with the contract requirements. Personnel performing work under the contract shall possess training, certification(s) and experience commensurate with the work they will perform and level of responsibility they will exercise.

Introduction This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the scope of environmental operations and services activities necessary to meet Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) and Air Force (AF) Installation requirements.

This PWS encompasses the full range of methods, technologies, and supporting activities necessary to conduct environmental operations and services efforts to address environmental quality needs at Eglin AFB in accordance with technical and regulatory requirements.

Policy and Requirements Statement It is the policy of the Air Force and USACE to use innovative and sustainable approaches to environmental management and technology to accomplish its mission. Sustainable projects do not deplete resources, cause environmental degradation or impact to human health and may reduce the burden of compliance for the Air Force.

The Contractor shall incorporate pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives into all aspects of this contract.

The Contractor shall operate in a manner that promotes energy management to include energy efficiency, use of renewable energy, and water conservation.

The Contractor shall function as an integral team member in support of the USACE and Air Force (AF) mission to include sharing of information with other USACE contractors, and cooperation with communities, regulators, and other government entities.

Requirements include efficient management of this contract including, the submission of accurate, on-time, quality deliverables and timely identification and solution of impediments to successful project execution. Technical requirements include, early involvement in the process to allow for the development of the most cost-effective and technically sound approach or solution. USACE will rely on the Contractor’s expertise in recognizing and addressing problematic issues for the successful execution of this contract.

The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with all current federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, Executive Orders, DoD/AF policies, and installation requirements, including installation Activity Management Plans (AMPs) and Environmental Action Plans (EAPs), Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs), and Integrated Pest Management Plans (IPMPs). The Contractor shall be immediately capable of understanding and addressing environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to work performed under this contract.

Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis The performance of these services is not expected to be mission essential during time of crisis. Should a crisis be declared, the KO or his/her representative will verbally advise the Contractor of the revised requirements, followed by written directions.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

General The Contractor shall comply with all applicable (1) federal, state, and local environmental statutes, instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, policy letters, and rules (including all changes and amendments), and

(2) Presidential Executive Orders (EOs) in effect on the date of issuance of this TO. In addition, the Contractor shall refer to the AFCEC Technical Services Quality Assurance Program, Guidance for Contract Deliverables (GCD), current version, unless otherwise specified. This GCD is a reference document to be used in the generation of contract deliverables. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying and complying with all applicable requirements as they pertain to the individual project requirements.

Compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulation Provisions The Contractor shall comply with all FAR provisions and/or clauses.

The Contractor shall immediately report any potential or actual conflicts between applicable federal, state, and/or local environmental laws or statutes; applicable Executive Order requirements; provisions of AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management; or any other applicable requirement or AFI with the cited FAR provisions.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall perform management and planning functions and performance measurement during the course of this effort as specified in this contract.

Coordination Requirements The Contractor is required to notify the KO and COR of critical issues that may affect the contract performance and/or human health and the environment. The types of issues that require notification include, health risks, spills, changes in critical personnel, and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). On critical issues, oral notification should be made immediately, followed by written notification as soon as practical.

The Contractor shall coordinate work site activities to ensure the protection of human health and the environment;

the prevention of damage to property, utilities, materials, supplies, and equipment; and the avoidance of work interruptions.

Specifically, the Contractor shall coordinate work site activities with the existing Eglin AFB Forester throughout all tasks within this PWS.

Document Preparation Any document preparation accomplished by the Contractor that has legal consequence to USACE or Air Force shall be submitted through the USACE COR for appropriate component approval before submission to any regulatory authority external to the USACE or Air Force.

Documents of legal consequence include:

(i) Any document requiring affirmative certification by an Air Force official that the contents of the document are true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge;

(ii) Any document that could lead to civil, administrative or criminal sanctions against the Air Force if the information is determined to be incorrect, misleading, or inaccurate; or

(iii) Any document providing information about internal Air Force operations being requested by an external agency as part of an investigation or inquiry.

Coordination with Other Contractors

The Contractor shall cooperate fully with other contractors and government employees. The Contractor shall not commit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or government employee.

The COR will resolve work schedule conflicts between this contract and other contracts. The COR will provide written direction to the Contractor to reschedule work when required. If a conflict will potentially cause schedule slippage or cost implications that would require a change to the PWS, this should be immediately brought to the attention of the KO as the KO is the only individual authorized to change the PWS through modification to the task order or bind the Government financially.

Special Notification

Health Risks The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR and installation POC, via telephone or e-mail, any issues or incidents which may indicate potential imminent risk to contracted, federal, or local personnel, the public at large, or the environment. Following the verbal or e-mail notification, a written notice with supporting documentation, to include photographic documentation as appropriate, shall be prepared and delivered within three (3) working days to the COR. Upon request of the COR, the Contractor shall immediately (not to exceed two [2] weeks) provide pertinent raw laboratory data via e-mail or tele-facsimile followed by final results and laboratory quality data via standard mail as soon as possible.

Identification and Change of Critical Personnel The Contractor shall submit an organizational chart displaying key personnel involved in the effort, to include their specific labor categories. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and COR, in writing via email, of any changes in critical Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall obtain COR approval of any proposed changes in project personnel along with the steps taken/proposed to ensure there are no impacts to the schedule or costs associated with individual tasks. The Contractor shall identify to the COR all subcontractors to be used under this contract, issued pursuant to this PWS, prior to signing any subcontract or initiating any work. The Contractor shall provide subcontractor qualifications to the COR prior to subcontractor utilization.

Work Site Requirements The Contractor shall record and promptly report (within one [1] hour) by telephone or other direct means to the COR, the installation POC, and to the military installation’s Safety Office all available facts relating to each instance of damage to Government property or injury to personnel. In the event of an accident/mishap, the Contractor shall take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the accident/mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, preserve evidence until released by the accident/mishap investigative authority through the COR, and immediately report the incident to the fire department. If the government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident/mishap, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist government personnel in the conduct of an investigation until said investigation is completed. The Contractor agrees that, while on federal property, their personnel and equipment are subject to safety inspections by government personnel. The Contractor shall provide the COR copies of any OSHA Report(s) regarding a project site that are submitted during the duration of this contract.

Work Site Maintenance The Contractor shall maintain the work site to prevent the spread of contamination, provide for the safety of all individuals in the vicinity of the work site areas, and prevent the release of any contamination to the environment.

The work site shall be well marked to prevent inadvertent entry into all work areas. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with any federal, state, and local regulations and QA/QC protocols and procedures for decontaminating tools, equipment, or other materials, as required. The Contractor shall remove non-essential equipment from the work site when not in use. The work site shall be maintained to present an orderly appearance and to maximize work efficiency. Before completing the work at each work location, the Contractor shall remove from the work premises any rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the area clean, neat, and orderly.

Site Access Badges The Contractor shall verify that identification credentials presented by all Contractor and subcontractor employees to obtain security badges, passes, cards, or decals used during the duration of this contract are current and correct.

As a minimum, verification should be conducted with the Social Security Administration (http://www.ssa.gov/employer/ssnv.htm), the Federal Bureau of Investigations Criminal Justice Information Services, Identification & Investigative Services Section (304-625-5590) and the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis). The Contractor shall monitor its employees to ensure all information remains current and to ensure all security badges or passes are returned to the base POC upon expiration of the badge, upon completion of the project, or when possession of the badge is no longer authorized (e.g., upon removal of contracted personnel from specific projects).

The Contractor shall obtain installation identification and vehicle passes for Contractor and subcontractor personnel, as appropriate, in accordance with AF FAR Supplement (AFFARS) 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. The Contractor shall maintain a list of approved personnel for each project location and shall monitor access passes for the duration of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with AFFARS 5352.242-9001 to obtain Common Access Cards (CACs) for applicable contract and subcontract personnel.

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

This PWS defines requirements for the installation of forest resource and endangered species habitat assessment inventory plots at Eglin Air Force Base at Jackson Guard (JG), Florida. The purpose of the assessment is to provide JG with vegetation land cover information necessary to meet site specific analysis needs; and to provide information on forest composition, forest health, and stocking condition for the assessment of threatened and endangered species habitat. Air Force Regulations governing the need for this project include the following:

- Integrated Natural Resources Management (AFI 32-7064)

- Natural Resources Management Program (DOD Directive 4700.4) These directives require that installations inventory and manage their forest resources. This PWS will require the forest inventory and resource assessment to assist managers with the development of appropriate natural resources management goals and objectives for the next update of the installation Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). The Forest GIS Stand Boundary Spatial Data Layer created in this PWS shall be incorporated into the existing Eglin Air Force Base Geographic Information System (GIS) consistent with the previous efforts conducted for this base-wide assessment.

This project will complete all of the forest stands needing sampling and should also update many of the areas within the Core Conservation Area (it is estimated that approximately 5,800 plots will be completed under this scope).

Task 1: Field Data Collection Preparation

Inventory Preparation and Logistics Planning Establish cruising Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Determine specific cruise metrics to be collected, reporting requirements and sampling intervals. Prepare sampling strategy and documentation. Also document details how data are to be processed and stored. Deliverables will include documentation of forest inventory field procedures.

Create/review field inventory template file for data recorder. Create current field inventory template file for use in a field data recorder by inventory personnel. Review all parameters including custom fields, species and products and any other attribute data fields necessary for input by inventory personnel into field data recorders. Review/assign appropriate profile functions, or tables/equations, in order to generate volumes for each species identified through the stratification guidelines. Deliverables will include the final data recorder template file.

Allocate sample locations. Determine the number of sample plots and sample plot locations for each forest stand.

Deliverables will include geodatabase of plots.

Field Inventory Logistics Preparation. Coordinate with the JG point of contact to schedule access to Eglin for field inventory. Identify safety and security concerns, and daily coordination procedures for range access. Develop an approximate schedule of when and where plots should be visited and measured. Also prepare and test all field equipment for the project.

All equipment will be provided by the Contractor to include inventory equipment (field data recorders, d-tape, clinometer, and increment borer), as well as, two-way communication devices (cell phones) in order to maintain communication with the Eglin Joint Test and Training Operations Control Center (JTTOCC) at 882-5800.

The Contractor will provide the Eglin POC with a list of all Contractor vehicles, to include, make, model, and tag number prior to arriving to conduct field work.

Kickoff Meeting The contractor shall set up a kickoff meeting no later then (NLT) 30 days after award to include the COR, Eglin AFB Forester, JG personnel, and AFCEC POCs to discuss operational goals, establish task list, timeline, measures of success (metrics) and deliverable specifics. The contractor shall present and review inventory SOP and cruise template. Review data management tools currently in use to determine how deliverables fit into client workflow.

The contractor shall meet onsite with Jackson Guard to review the forest assessment, plans for the project, access issues, and any other additional concerns.

Train Field Personnel The contractor shall train field crews on the specifics of field data collection methodology, equipment care, issues concerning military operations, communications, download procedures, etc. The contractor shall review safety issues with all field crews.

Task 2: Field Data Collection

Auditing Field data will be checked by a quality assurance evaluator to ensure that data is consistent and will produce accurate results. Approximately 3% of the plots will be checked as part of this process. Specific metrics for auditing will be reviewed and approved by the Jackson Guard project manager during the kickoff meeting.

Deliverables will include a report indicating plots checked and the results of the checked plots.

Field Data Collection The contractor shall install approximately 5,800 plots on the base at an average density of one plot per nine acres (see “Figure 1 - Summary of Acres and Plots by Broad Type and Zone,” for more details). The contractor shall work closely with Jackson Guard in ensuring the plots are located correctly.

Task 3 – Data Management, Deliverables, and Wrap Up

Inventory Data Management and QA/QC The contractor shall be responsible for transferring data, combining data sets, backup, reviewing and editing data, and final export of data into the Jackson Guard geodatabase. Deliverables will include data files within a related database including stand, plot and tree-level inventory data.

The contractor shall provide a conversion tool for the inventory plot data along with full documentation.

The cooperator will work with JG personnel in integrating data updates to the GIS, operating the inventory plot data loading tool, and providing basic GIS training.

Forest Inventory Report The contractor shall produce a bound forest inventory report by stand for Eglin Air Force Base. This will include detailed data on forest types and acreage, numbers of trees by DBH classes, basal areas, merchantable volumes, regeneration and ground cover conditions similar as to what has been accomplished in the past on this project. This will include PDF and excel reports as needed. The contractor shall produce both a draft and final forest inventory report. The draft shall be reviewed by Eglin AFB/Jackson Guard POC’s, AFCEC, and the COR.

Final Onsite Wrap-up Meeting

The contractor will ensure all deliverables are finalized and organize an on-site meeting with the Jackson Guard natural resources staff to formally present all deliverables, explain findings, and make recommendations.

MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall plan project activities including the development, implementation, and maintenance of project schedules, events, status of resources, report(s) on the activities and progress toward accomplishing project objectives, and document for Government review and approval the results of the project.

Progress Meetings The Contractor shall conduct progress meetings as needed throughout the POP. The COR and Air Force POCs shall attend the meeting via teleconference, so necessary arrangements (e.g., teleconference call-in number) shall be made by the Contractor to make the progress meetings available to others who are unable to attend the meeting(s) in-person. The Contractor shall prepare and submit minutes, agendas, and/or presentations of all conferences and meetings, as directed, in the accomplishment of this contract.

Training The contractor is responsible for providing all safety training, professional certifications, and equipment, including personal protective equipment, and ensuring compliance with all legal requirements regarding worker safety and environmental activities.

Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report The Contractor shall prepare and submit a monthly Contractor’s Progress, Status, and Management Report (CPSMR). The CPSMR shall be used to review and evaluate the overall progress of the project, along with any existing or potential problem areas. The CPSMR shall include a summary of the events that occurred during the reporting period, discussion of performance, identification of problems, proposed solutions, corrective actions taken, and outstanding issues. The CPSMR shall also include project schedule status.

Pollution Prevention The Contractor shall conduct all operations and activities with the intent of reducing the amount of energy used and pollution generated. No Fuel, oils or other trash/waste products shall be discarded on Eglin AFB. The Contractor shall discard all such material off site and at their expense.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

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

Here are some of the benefits of Green Procurement:

• Prevents pollution and reduces environmental impact

• Increases energy security and independence

• Protects and conserves natural resources

• Minimizes waste

• Supports new markets and job creation

• Supports the USACE Campaign Plan and Sustainability Plan Goals

• Saves $$ by reducing waste

• It is a Federal mandate!

Some Mandatory Environmental Initiatives are as follows:

• Energy Star

• Federal Energy Management Program -Designated Products

• WaterSense

• BioPreferred/Biobased

• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

• Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool

• Significant New Alternatives Policy

• Recovered Materials

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

• Energy-efficient

• Biobased

• Non-ozone depleting

• Water-efficient

• Environmentally preferable

• Made with recovered materials

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

• Car-pooling to meeting from local offices

• Doubled-sided documents using recycled paper

• Submittal of documents through electronic methods

• Use of energy-efficient products

• Use of non-toxic or low-toxic products

• Reconditioned or remanufactured supplies or materials

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

Federal Veteran employment information at https://www.fedshirevets.gov Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heroes Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program – http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heroes https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/10/white-house-business-councils-guide-hiring-veterans

PERFORMANCE REQUIRMENT AND DELIVERABLE SUMMARY

Table 1 – Performance Requirement and Deliverables Table

MISCELLANEOUS

Progress Payment Schedule The Contractor shall invoice the Government on a monthly basis. The invoice, including supporting documentation for work performed, and a monthly activity report shall be submitted not later than 30 days following the end of the fiscal calendar month.

Progress payments shall be commensurate with work accomplished, which meets the quality standards established under the contract.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT TERMS

Period of Performance (PoP) will be 12 months from date of award.

GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

Sarah Miller, Project Manager, COR Environmental Remediation Branch Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District ATTN: CENWO PM HB 1616 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE 68102-4901 Office: (402) 995-2625 Email: sarah.j.miller2@usace.army.mil Sydney Elliott, KO Omaha District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CENWO CT E 1616 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE 68102-4901

Objective/Deliverable Standard/Date Due PWS Section Number Reference

Surveillance Method

Performance Standard

Project Schedule – indicating dates for completion of major project tasks, subtasks, and significant events

The initial schedule is due with the submittal of the 1st CPSMR.

4.1 COR 100%

Inspection

COR and Jackson Guard POCs

GIS Data Creation and Inventory Data

Due NLT 30 days before end of POP

4.3 COR 100%

Inspection

COR and Jackson Guard POCs

Draft and Final Forest Inventory Report

Due NLT 60 days before end of POP. 30 days are allowed for gov’t review.

Final report with response to comments due NLT 15 days after receipt of gov’t comments

4.3 COR 100%

inspection

COR and Jackson Guard POCs

Meeting agendas and meeting minutes

Draft: NLT 20 days after request

5.1 COR 100%

Inspection

COR and Jackson Guard POCs

CPSMR

Monthly (15th of each month)

5.3 COR 100%

Inspection

COR

Acceptance

Email: Sydney.a.elliott@usace.army.mil

Julie Siderewicz, Contracting Specialist Omaha District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CENWO CT E 1616 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE 68102-4901 Office: (402) 995-2063 Email: julia.k.siderewicz@usace.army.mil

AWARD TO SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR

AWARD TO SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR

Only a warranted Contracting Officer (either a Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)), acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. Proceeding with any work not authorized by the Contracting Officer will be at the Contractor’s own risk.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Field Data Collection Preparation

FFP

Task 1-Field Data Collection Preparation FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Field Data Collection

FFP

Task 2-Field Data Collection

0003 1 Job Data Management Delivery

FFP

Task 3-Data Management Delivery

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

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

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 1 yr. ADC 1 COE PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT

BRANCH

CENWO-PPMD-INVOICES

USA, OMAHA CENWO-PM-P

1616 CAPITOL AVE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

402-995-2800

966752

0002 1 yr. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 1 yr. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

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 AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

JUN 2016

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

JUL 2018

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2020

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2020

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

JUN 2020

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes OCT 1997 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data

Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data -- Modifications

JUN 2020

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside MAR 2020 52.219-6 (Dev) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION

2020-O0008).

MAR 2020

52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2020 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2017 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-5 Alt I Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May

2011) Alternate I

MAY 2011

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

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

JUN 2020

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

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

JUN 2020

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

OCT 2018

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

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

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

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items OCT 2020 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

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

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

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

DEC 2019

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 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

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items OCT 2020 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts MAY 2018 252.247-7023 Alt I Transportation of Supplies by Sea (FEB 2019) Alternate I FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (JUN 2020)

(a) Definition.

United States, as used in this clause, means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Display of fraud hotline poster(s). Except as provided in paragraph (c)--

(1) During contract performance in the United States, the Contractor shall prominently display in common work areas within business segments performing work under this contract and at contract work sites--

(i) Any agency fraud hotline poster or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fraud hotline poster identified in paragraph (b)(3) of this clause; and

(ii) Any DHS fraud hotline poster subsequently identified by the Contracting Officer.

(2) Additionally, if the Contractor maintains a company website as a method of providing information to employees, the Contractor shall display an electronic version of the poster(s) at the website.

(3) Any required posters may be obtained as follows:

Poster(s) Obtain from http://www.dodig.mil/Hotline/poster_request1.cfm

(Contracting Officer shall insert—

(i) Appropriate agency name(s) and/or title of applicable Department of Homeland Security fraud hotline poster);

and

(ii) The website(s) or other contact information for obtaining the poster(s).)

(c) If the Contractor has implemented a business ethics and conduct awareness program, including a reporting mechanism, such as a hotline poster, then the Contractor need not display any agency fraud hotline posters as required in paragraph (b) of this clause, other than any required DHS posters.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts that exceed the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 3.1004(b)(1) on the date of subcontract award, except when the subcontract--

(1) Is for the acquisition of a commercial item; or

(2) Is performed entirely outside the United States.

(End of clause)

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [____] is or [____] is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(c) If the Offeror has indicated “is” in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: ____ (or mark “Unknown”).

Predecessor legal name: ____.

(Do not use a “doing business as” name).

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC

2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--

REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)

(a) Definitions. Inverted domestic corporation and subsidiary have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that--

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

52.212-1 Addendum; Instructions to Quoters—Commercial Items

This solicitation is being advertised as a best value procurement. See FAR 52.212-2 Addendum; Evaluation— Commercial Items for specific information to be submitted with your quote.

Please provide the following information with your quote:

Company’s Name as it appears on SAM:

Company’s Address as it appears on SAM:

CAGE CODE:

DUNS:

TIN:

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small…