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Solicitation number: W9128F23Q0059
Issued by: Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Omaha

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W9128F23Q0059 06-Apr-2023

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WAYNE C WEIDENHAMER

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE

1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please reference Contract W9128F23Q0059 on all submittals and invoices. Contractor is required to include the contract number on the invoice, so that receipt and payment may be expeditiously processed.

CONTRACT TYPE

This is a firm-fixed price contract.

POINTS OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer: Constance R. Ellard via email at Constance.R.Ellard@usace.army.mil Contract Specialist: Wayne Weidenhamer via email at wayne.c.weidenhamer@usace.army.mil

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

Submissions need to be 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 SF1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. Offers must be submitted electronically.

Send completed offers to the Contract Specialist at wayne.c.weidenhamer@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer at Constance.R.Ellard@usace.army.mil . The proposal shall consist of one (1) pdf document not to exceed ten (10) pages. The price worksheet, cover page, amendment acknowledgements, and/or any representations or certifications will not count towards the 10-page limit. The Government may not review any additional pages after ten (10).

Please provide the following information with your proposal:

Company’s Name as it appears on SAM:

Company’s Address as it appears on SAM:

CAGE CODE:

UNIQUE SAM ID CODE:

TIN:

As a minimum, offers must include with their proposal:

(1) The solicitation number, W9128F23Q0059.

(2) The name, address, federal tax identification, email, and telephone number of the offeror.

(3) Names, title, email, and telephone number of persons authorize to negotiate and sign the proposal.

(4) All required technical, past performance, and price factor information as stated in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation

– Commercial Items.

mailto:Constance.R.Ellard@usace.army.mil mailto:wayne.c.weidenhamer@usace.army.mil mailto:wayne.c.weidenhamer@usace.army.mil mailto:Constance.R.Ellard@usace.army.mil

(5) A statement specifying agreement will all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation.

Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(6) Acknowledgement of all Solicitation Amendments, if applicable.

(7) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, if applicable (see FAR 52.213- 3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); and

Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

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.

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Missouri River Recovery Management Plan Adaptive

Management Support US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Missouri River Recovery Program (MRRP) 29 March 2023

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Background. In 2018 the USFWS issued a Biological Opinion (BiOp) for the Operation of the Missouri River Main Stem System, Operation and Maintenance of the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project, and Operation of the Kansas River Reservoir System and received a No Jeopardy opinion in April 2018 based on the process and criteria identified in the Science and Adaptive Management Plan for implementing the MRRMP-EIS. In addition to implementation of the proposed action in the MRRMP-EIS, the Corps received a requirement in the 2018 BiOp to complete an analysis on operational changes at Ft Peck to benefit pallid sturgeon following the Adaptive Management process.

In 2006 at the request of USACE and other agencies in the Basin, the U.S. Institute for Conflict Resolution conducted a situation assessment regarding the feasibility of a collaborative forum in the Missouri River Basin to advise the agencies on species recovery issues and their impacts to Basin interests. Based on the findings of the assessment, USACE and other federal agencies in the Basin asked the U.S. Institute to convene a multi-party stakeholder group to develop a charter for such a group. The charter drafting process began in 2007 and the final charter for MRRIC was approved by USACE in July 2008 and is available at www.mrric.org. The U.S. Institute is responsible for managing the technical performance of the MRRIC facilitation team, the MRRIC Chair, and the Third Party Science Neutral (TSPN). The U.S. Institute provides project management, oversight, and consultation to the facilitation team, Chair, and TPSN.

The MRRIC was authorized by Congress in Section 5018 of the 2007 Water Resource Development Act to serve as a basin-wide collaborative forum to come together and develop a shared vision and comprehensive plan for Missouri River recovery. The MRRIC is a Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)-exempt, multi-stakeholder http://www.mrric.org/ body composed of representatives from federal, state, and tribal agencies, and nongovernmental and local governmental stakeholder interests in the basin.

One purpose of the MRRIC is to provide consensus-based recommendations and guidance to the USACE on implementation of the MRRP. The MRRP PDT has worked closely with the MRRIC to identify the underlying stakeholder interests in the Missouri River Basin referred to as Human Consideration (HC) objectives. These objectives and metrics have been compiled and organized into the four “accounts” prescribed in the Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies, 1983 (P&G) and in accordance with USACE Engineering Regulation (ER) 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook. Approximately 32 objectives/metrics have been identified and organized into the Environmental Quality (EQ), National Economic.

Development (NED), Other Social Effects (OSE), and Regional Economic Development (RED) accounts. These metrics are to be considered in each of the actions undertaken by the MRRP. During the Adaptive Management process in 2018 the MRRIC has provided the agency recommendations to help ensure we achieve our objectives.

One of those recommendations is to collaborate with the USFWS and MRRIC to use structured decision analysis approaches to address some of the more complex issues we encounter on a case-by-case basis and after careful consideration of the cost and potential timeframe for resolution.

1.2 Scope of Work. This is a non-personal services contract to provide Adaptive Management (AM) support to the ongoing development and implementation of the Missouri River Recovery Program (MRRP). Services include structured decision-making expertise and guidance in the collaboration with MRRIC and the updating and implementation of the MRRP’s Science and Adaptive Management Plan (SAMP) for the threatened piping plover and endangered pallid sturgeon on the Missouri River.

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. 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 two, one-year options from date of award of this contract.

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 nonperformance 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 ensure that the required work is performed in accordance with the standards contained herein. The contractor shall furnish the above written designation to the COR 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 the methods stated in Section 6 of the PWS 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.

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 hours of 0800- 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 and PM. 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 PM and 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.

1.12 Antiterrorism/Operation Security Requirements

1.12.1 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.

1.13 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 http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2-316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670 http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2-316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670 http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?rgn=div8&node=48%3A2.0.1.1.1.2.1.28 http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?rgn=div8&node=48%3A2.0.1.1.1.2.1.28 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 are to:

• Provide Structured Decision-Making expertise to the MRRP o Support USACE on when and how to use SDM within the collaborative stakeholder process o Lead collaborative SDM engagements between agency and stakeholders to increase understanding of complex issues such as the planning and design of pallid sturgeon IRCs and preparation for future test flow from Fort Peck Dam.

o Use and maintain specialized decision analysis tools to help display impacts and effects of actions on Human Considerations o Lead agency and stakeholders through trade-off discussions based on decision analysis tools

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

Over the course of the contract, the contractor shall attend and participate in the following meetings:

OPTION 1:

• AM Workshop (May 2023) - assumed to include 4 days (including travel time)

• MRRIC Plenary (August 2023) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time)

• MRRIC Plenary (December 2023) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time)

OPTION 2:

• AM Workshop (April 2024) - assumed to include 4 days (including travel time)

• MRRIC Plenary (July 2024) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time)

• MRRIC Plenary (November 2024) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time)

5.2 Task 2 - Participate in regular webinars and calls

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

• HC Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls – assume 15 calls, 2 hours each

• AM Team calls - assume 20 calls, 1 hour each

• AM Technical Team calls – assume 30 calls, 1 hour each

• Fall Science Meeting in 2023 – assumed 3 days by webinar

• HC Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls – assume 15 calls, 2 hours each

• AM Team calls - assume 20 calls, 1 hour each

• AM Technical Team calls – assume 30 calls, 1 hour each

• Fall Science Meeting in 2024 – assumed 3 days by webinar

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

Contractor shall participate on the AM team with responsibility for HC topics. Contractor shall lead, research, and document the content required for the Fall Science Workshop and the AM Workshops. Contractor shall gather information from various sources to inform and help prepare for the Fall Science Workshop. Contractor shall utilize decision analysis tools to ensure that HC concerns are integrated appropriately and meaningfully with those of the fish and birds as envisioned by the Adaptive Management Plan. Afterwards, similarly prepare for the AM Workshop and writing of the annual AM Report. Help convey relevant aspects to the development of an annual Strategic Plan.

5.4 Task 4 – SDM Processes

Contractor shall design, organize, and facilitate one stakeholder workshop series that engage Tribes and stakeholders in technically focused conversations with USACE about issues of interest to them regarding the implementation of the MRRP. These conversations will be performed as a complement to any engagements and consultations required by law. Typically, the agenda for the workshops will be led by Tribes and stakeholders, and the Contractor will help gather, analyze, present and explain the information in virtual interactive workshop settings. The main goal of these workshops is to help Tribes and stakeholders understand the information available, to facilitate the two-way communication of information between USACE, Tribes and stakeholders, and to build trust to minimize the possibilities of misunderstandings that can lead to threats to the implementation of the program.

Participants in these informal conversations will be identified by USACE.

In FY23, two workshop series will run in parallel: one relating to the implementation of the Interception Rearing Complex Habitat management action on the lower Missouri River, and the other relating to implementation of test flow release management action at Fort Peck Dam. Other topics may be required of this contract. For example, a workshop series relating to the management action of Emergent Sandbar Habitat construction for the endangered piping plover might be required.

Workshops will typically last two hours and will be virtual. To maximize their effectiveness, the Contractor shall dedicate significant effort to the preparation of each 2-hour session, including, but not limited to:

• Calls with USACE to prepare agendas and approaches to each meeting

• Virtual meeting logistics (Workshops will be made via USACE Webex accounts)

• Communicating directly with meeting participants as required to better understand information needs

• Working with USACE and its partners to develop workshop content in response to the needs

• Modifying decision analysis tools as needed

• Performing additional analyses on existing data as required to provide information required by stakeholders

• Preparing meeting PowerPoint presentations and working with USACE to review

• Facilitating the Workshop

• Preparing meeting notes after call

For budgeting purposes, the Contractor should assume five (5) Workshops will take place over a one-year period of this agreement.

OPTION 2:

Contractor shall continue to design, organize, and facilitate stakeholder workshop series that engage Tribes and stakeholders in technically focused conversations with USACE about issues of interest to them regarding the implementation of the MRRP. These conversations will be performed as a complement to any engagements and consultations required by law. Typically, the agenda for the workshops will be led by Tribes and stakeholders, and the Contractor will help gather, analyze, present and explain the information in virtual interactive workshop settings. The main goal of the workshops is to help Tribes and stakeholders understand the information available, to facilitate the two-way communication of information between USACE, Tribes and stakeholders, and to build trust to minimize the possibilities of misunderstandings that can lead to threats to the implementation of the program.

Workshops will typically last two hours and will be virtual. To maximize their effectiveness, the Contractor shall continue to dedicate significant effort to the preparation of each 2-hour session.

For budgeting purposes, the Contractor should assume five (5) Workshops will take place over a one-year period of this agreement.

5.5 Task 5 – Additional tasks

The Contractor may be required to perform additional support tasks that go beyond the preparation of annual content and materials for MRRP. This may include, for example, updating chapters of the MRRP Science and Adaptive Management Plan and supporting USACE in public engagements on HC issues related to MRRP projects.

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 and virtual presence at MRRIC and AM Meetings / Workshops

5.1 Personal and virtual

attendance at all meetings

Must attend all meetings SOW allows

Review Sign-in sheets at each meeting

W9128F23Q0059

PRS #2

Participate in regular webinars and calls

5.2 Participation in

webinars and calls

Must attend 90% of scheduled calls and webinars

Review attendance logs for calls/webinars

PRS #3

Research and development of annual AM Technical Team content

5.3 Submittal of draft and

final content in annual AM Report on schedule.

Timely resolution of agency comments.

Provide draft and final on schedule and meeting quality standards

Review and approval of documents by PM

PRS#4

SDM processes

5.4 Use SDM processes to

help identify IRC sites

Adequately address MRRIC/stakeholder concerns

Review and approval by PM

PRS#5

Additional tasks

5.5 Support USACE in

public engagements on HC impacts and additional tasks

Adequately address MRRIC/stakeholde r concerns and complete additional tasks

Review and approval by PM

7.0 Attachments:

None

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Description Quantity Unit Total Price 0001 MRRIC Meetings & Workshops: Attend one AM Workshop and two

MRRIC Plenary meetings. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.1 for additional details and information. POP 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024

1 Job $

0002 Regular Webinars and Calls: Participate in regular planning webinars and planning calls. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.2 for additional details and information. POP 1 May 2023

- 30 April 2024

1 Job $

0003 AM Technical Team Content: Participate on AM technical team with responsibility for HC topics. Contractor shall lead, research, and document the content required for the Fall Science Workshop and the AM Workshops and writing of annual AM Report. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.3 for additional details and information.

POP 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024

1 Job $

0004 SDM Processes:Organize, facilitate, and present information at stakeholder workshops and modify decision analysis tools as needed.

See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.4 for additional details and information. POP 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024

1 Job $

0005 Additional Tasks: Support USACE in public engagements and perform additional tasks for MRRP. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.5 for additional details and information.

POP 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024

1 Job $

0006 Option 1 MRRIC Meetings & Workshops: Attend one AM Workshop and two MRRIC Plenary meetings. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.1 for additional details and information. POP 1 May 2024 - 30 April 2025

1 Job $

0007 Option 2 Regular Webinars and Calls: Participate in regular planning webinars and planning calls. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.2 for additional details and information. POP 1 May 2024 - 30 April 2025

1 Job $

0008 Option 3 AM Technical Team Content: Participate on AM technical team with responsibility for HC topics. Contractor shall lead, research, and document the content required for the Fall Science Workshop and the AM Workshops and writing of annual AM Report. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.3 for additional details and information.

POP 1 May 2024 - 30 April 2025

1 Job $

0009 Option 4 SDM Processes:Organize, facilitate, and present information at stakeholder workshops and modify decision analysis tools as needed. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.4 for additional details and information.

POP 1 May 2024 - 30 April 2025

1 Job $

0010 Option 5 Additional Tasks: Support USACE in public engagements and perform additional tasks for MRRP. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.5 for additional details and information.

POP 1 May 2024 - 30 April 2025

1 Job $

Base & All Options $

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job MRRIC Meetings & Workshops

FFP

MRRIC Meetings & Workshops - Attend and participate at MRRIC and AM Meetings and Workshops. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.1 for additional details and information - POP 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024 FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R410

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Regular Webinars & Calls

FFP

Regular Webinars & Calls - Participate in regular planning webinars and planning calls. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.2 for additional details and information. - POP 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024

0003 1 Job AM Technical Team Content

FFP

AM Technical Team Content - Participate on AM technical team with responsibility for HC topics. Contractor shall lead, research, and document the content required for the Fall Science Workshop and the AM Workshops and writing of annual AM Report. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.3 for additional details and information. - POP 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024

0004 1 Job SDM Processes

FFP

SDM Processes - Organize, facilitate, and present information at stakeholder workshops and modify decision analysis tools as needed. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.4 for additional details and information. - POP 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024

0005 1 Job Additional Tasks

FFP

Additional Tasks - Support USACE in public engagements and perform additional tasks for MRRP. See PWS, Part 5, Specific tasks, Task 5.5 for additional details and information. - POP 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024

0006 1 Job OPTION MRRIC Meetings & Workshops Option 1

FFP

0007 1 Job OPTION Regular Webinars & Calls Option 2

FFP

0008 1 Job OPTION AM Technical Team Content Option 3

FFP

0009 1 Job OPTION SDM Processes Option 4

FFP

0010 1 Job OPTION Additional Tasks Option 5

FFP

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-MAY-2023 TO

30-APR-2024

N/A COE OPERATIONS DIVISION

MICHELLE MCPHERRON

USAED OMAHACENWO-OD

1616 CAPITOL AVE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

402-995-2507

966553

0002 POP 01-MAY-2023 TO

30-APR-2024