DRAFT_SOW_Abra_De_Castellanos_Pad-Restroom-Fire_Range.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Abra de Castellanos Construction Projects Uruguay

PART 1

1. GENERAL. Under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, and any other items necessary to construct ten concrete pads, restrooms and showers, fire range improvement, and repair water pressure at existing barrack at the Uruguay 2nd Army Brigade, Abra de Castellanos, Uruguay. The United States Government (USG) shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor performing the tasks herein. Any tasks provided under this contract are considered non-personal in nature.

1.1 Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to execute the terms of this SOW. The work shall comply with all applicable construction country and International Building codes (IBC) in Part 6 of this SOW. The Contractor shall obtain all required construction permits and shall conduct a site visit to verify details and the scope of work. The Contractor shall provide validated designs and specifications, and all required labor, equipment and materials to construct ten concrete pads, restrooms and showers, fire range improvement, and repair water pressure at existing barrack at Abra de Castellanos. At the concrete pads, restrooms and showers, and fire range improvement locations, power, sewer and water utilities are not available.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide them during construction. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Abra de Castellanos facility engineer for any connections, storage, and site access. Work executed by the Contractor shall include the following plus any other related works for the construction of this project.

- Site preparation;

- Validate the designs for the existing soil condition;

- Construction of ten concrete pads;

- Construction of restrooms and showers;

- Improvement of the existing fire range; and

- Repair water pressure at existing barrack;

A Geotechnical engineer shall sign for the soil study and recommended foundation design for the concrete pad and restrooms and showers. A licensed Structural Engineer shall approve the final project design and the Contractor shall provide all final design drawings and/or specifications to the KO and (COR) prior to commencement of construction. The fire range improvement shall be also approve by structural engineer. A plumber shall validate improvements of the water pressure repairs.

1.2 Background. The project is part of Global Peace Operations Initiatives (GPOI) Program in support of the U.S Security Cooperation Office (SCO) in Uruguay.

1.3 Objectives. The objective of this project is the construction of concrete pads, restrooms and showers, fire range improvement, and repair water pressure. The completion of this project will improve peace time operation training and increase training capacity.

1.4 Required Delivery. The work shall commence within ten (10) days after the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed (NTP). NTP is anticipated ten (10) days after date of award. The total period of performance for the entire contract is 180 days from NTP and all work shall be done simultaneously. Any optional contract line items (CLINs) shall be completed within the periods of performance noted above for each area in which they occur.

The periods of performance include clean-up of the site areas.

1.5 General Information.

1.5.1 Quality Control (QC). The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW and applicable regulations. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective work. The Contractor’s QCP is a plan that identifies actions the Contractor will perform to assure that all work complies with the requirements of the contract. Contractor shall deliver the QCP to the COR and KO for approval within ten (10) days of contract award. The Contractor shall have five (5) working days following COR and KO approval of the initial submittal, to submit any changes for COR and KO acceptance.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance (QA). The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the USG will do to ensure the Contractor is performing in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.3 Hours of Operation. The Contractor shall execute work within Abra de Castellanos during normal hours of operation, which are 7:00 am through 5:00 pm Local Time. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5.4 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the 2nd Army Brigade, Abra de Castellanos, Uruguay. Coordinates for this site are S34o38’18.5” and W55o20’06.4”. Technical Exhibit 2 shows the project locations. Prior to the commencement of work, access to the installation shall be coordinated with Abra de Castellanos officials.

1.5.5 Type of Contract. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type contract.

1.5.6 Security Requirements. The Contractor and associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable site access and local security policies and procedures.

1.5.6.1 Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all construction materials and equipment. Repair and/or replacement of lost and/or damaged materials and equipment are the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.5.6.2 Background Checks. The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their host nation residence, or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation or previous background check made within two (2) years prior to contract award that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement.

Documented evidence of these security and background checks will be made available to the KO and COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of work required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO and COR, the following information on any contractor or sub-contractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.5.6.2.1 Background Check Results. If a background check on any contractor employee or sub-contractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity sub-contractor; the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall notify the Government of any of the following:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, that will be reported to the KO and COR if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) All suspicious activity by contractor employees sub-contractor or sub-contractor employees that the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security, or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against contractor employees’ sub-contractor or sub-contractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.5.6.2.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Government reserves the right to require removal of a contractor employee from the performance of the contract.

1.5.6.2.3 Sub-contractors. The Contractor shall include the substance of section 1.5.6.2 in its entirety for all of its sub-contractors.

1.5.6.3 Installation Access. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and with local security policies and procedures. The contractor employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation meet installation access requirements. Such background checks will be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshall’s Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or the host nation equivalent.

1.5.6.4 Vetting. The Contractor’s company and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the US Embassy in Uruguay. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if it is located in the country in which the contract will be performed, unless that company has been previously barred from performing services for the USG. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the USG, the contractor is ineligible for award of a contract. If the company is located outside of the country in which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the US Embassy in Uruguay.

Vetting shall be coordinated through the US Embassy's DoD Security Cooperation Office in Uruguay. If during any previous vetting process in other countries the company was barred from performing services for the USG;

the contractor shall be ineligible for award of this contract.

1.5.6.5 Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness. If the Contractor, or a sub-contractor, or employees of either entity disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons shall not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of Government facilities or activities, unless related to the work to be provided under the contract. All government paper products and digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract shall be removed and destroyed completely when no longer needed.

1.5.6.6 Advertisement and Social Media. The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc.; before, during or after the contract period of performance, without the express written consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.5.6.7 Medical Requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees and sub-contractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their duties. All U.S. citizen and Third Country Nation (TCN) contractor and sub-contractor personnel must meet the medical screening requirements established by the USSOUTHCOM Commander in the Medical Suitability Screening Regulation (SC Reg 40-501), as well as the requirements identified in FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION (FHP) GUIDANCE FOR DEPLOYMENT in the USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) or their successors and follow immunization and health protection guidelines outlined therein. All immunizations must http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html be obtained prior to traveling to the USSOUTHCOM AOR. U.S. citizen and TCN contractor and sub-contractor personnel traveling from a country outside of the USSOUTHCOM AOR must travel into the USSOUTHCOM AOR with a current copy of the Public Health Service Form 791, “International Certificate of Vaccination”. In addition, U.S. citizen and TCN contractor and sub-contractor personnel traveling to the USSOUTHCOM AOR are required to be beneficiaries of a medical evacuation plan and service through an insurance plan provided by their employer or paid for individually.

1.5.6.8 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples. The Contractor shall collect a DNA record for all U.S.

citizen contractor and sub-contractor personnel traveling to the USSOUTHCOM AOR and shall have arrangements for storage of the DNA referenced specimen through a private facility or arrange for the storage of the specimen by contacting the Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR) at http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview or phone: (302) 346- 8800. In addition, U.S. citizen contractor and sub-contractor personnel shall comply with the requirements of DoDI 3020.41, Enclosure 3, para 8.b., or its successor.

1.5.6.9 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements. All U.S. citizen or resident, and TCN contractor personnel not normally residing in the USSOUTHCOM AOR, must comply with the training requirements listed in the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG). Verification of the training shall be made available to the COR or KO upon request. Additionally, they must receive personal security training that includes at a minimum:

(a ) Safety and security issues facing employees within the USSOUTHCOM AOR,

(b) Identification of safety and security contingency planning activities, and (c ) Identification of ways to utilize safety and security personnel and other appropriate resources.

1.5.6.10 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements. The Contractor shall ensure all U.S. citizen or U.S. resident contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing work under this contract who are traveling in the USSOUTHCOM AOR follow the requirements identified in the electronic Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm; and have all necessary passports, visas, and other documents required to enter, exit, or work in the USSOUTHCOM AOR. These same persons must have the appropriate DOD identity credential(s); and the appropriate special area, country, and theater clearance as required in DOD Directive 4500.54E.

1.5.6.11 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. For all U.S. based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees; upon award of the contract, or within 10 days of employment of new personnel hired after commencement of work under this contract; the Contractor shall coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO, for AOR specific AT awareness training for all employees. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. Verification of the completion of training shall be made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.5.7 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT). Upon award of this contract, or employment of new personnel, the Contractor will enter contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract into the SPOT database, who meet at least one of the following conditions:

(1) All U.S. citizen and resident, and Third Country National (TCN) personnel who travel into the USSOUTHCOM AOR for periods of performance anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days;

(2) TCN or Local National (LN) personnel who reside with or work in the immediate vicinity of U.S. Armed Forces and/or DOD Civilian personnel for periods of performance anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days;

(3) Private security Contractors and contingency Contractor personnel authorized to carry weapons regardless of proximity to U.S. Armed Forces or DOD Civilian personnel and regardless of the length of the anticipated period of performance; and/or

(4) Contractor and sub-contractor personnel with a place of performance in the continental United States, including the USSOUTHCOM Headquarters and Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S) Headquarters, that may, within the terms of the contract, deploy to the USSOUTHCOM AOR for periods anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days.

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1.5.7.1 Government Approval. Upon ensuring employees are entered into SPOT; the KO or COR will approve all employees in the database, and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) will be generated to the Contractor for each employee: The signed LOA is required prior to travel to, from, or within the USSOUTHCOM AOR. The LOA also will identify any additional authorizations, privileges, or Government support to which Contractor personnel are entitled under this contract. The LOA will be regenerated by the Contractor upon expiration of the LOA, providing no changes have taken place. Changes to the status of individual personnel relating to their in-theater arrival date and their duty location, to include closing out the trip with their proper status (e.g., mission complete, wounded, etc.), shall be annotated within the SPOT database in accordance with the timeliness established in the SPOT business rules. Information and standards for the SPOT system is posted on the U.S. Government Foreign Clearance Guide website at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm for the country of employment. Access to SPOT is https://spot.dmdc.mil.

1.5.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor shall attend the pre-construction conference and all post-award conferences conducted by the KO, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. At their discretion, the KO, COR, and/or other USG personnel may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the USG views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the USG of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for costs associated with attendance at these meetings.

1.5.9 Onsite Presence of Key Personnel. The Project Engineer/Architect shall be required to meet no less frequently than weekly with the KO and/or the COR during the first month of construction, and then as required by the KO or COR throughout the period of performance. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping minutes of these meetings. The written minutes of these meetings shall be signed by the Project Engineer/Architect and any other individuals in attendance, and be submitted to the KO for approval. Minutes are due ten (10) days after the meeting has concluded.

1.5.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The USG COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and approves progress payments on a monthly basis and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.5.11 Key Personnel. The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

Quality Control representative, Project Engineer/Architect, Field Engineer/Architect, Project Superintendent/Foreman, and any other engineers leading design plans and/or calculations efforts related to this project.

Minimum qualifications for all key personnel are listed below: The Project Engineer/Architect shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture, maintain a valid Professional Engineer’s (PE) license that is recognized by the Government of Uruguay, and have at least ten (10) years of experience with project of a similar type and magnitude. Field and Design Engineers/Architects shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering/ architecture, maintain a valid professional registration that is recognized by the Government of Uruguay, and have at least five (5) years of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude. The Project Superintendent / Foreman shall have at least three (3) years or three (3) experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude. The Contractor’s Quality Control representative shall have at least five (5) years as a Quality Control Inspector in the construction field.

The Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of personnel, properly trained and qualified (i.e. civil https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm https://spot.dmdc.mil/ engineer, architect, geotechnical engineer, electrical engineer, certified electricians and foremen), to perform the requirements of this contract at the worksite location. All non-laborer Contractor employees on this project shall maintain proficiency licenses from Uruguay.

Within fifteen (15) days of contract award; the Contractor shall provide to the KO and COR the phone numbers of the Project Engineer/Architect and alternate(s), the Field Engineer/Architect, and the Superintendent/Foreman who will be available during duty and non-duty hours, to include evenings, holidays, and weekends.

1.5.11.1 Project Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman.

Project Engineer/Architect. The Contractor shall provide a Project Engineer/Architect who is a licensed engineer or architect and is ultimately responsible for the performance of all work. The Contractor shall provide the KO, in writing, the name of the Project Engineer/Architect and an alternate person who shall act on behalf of the Contractor when the project Engineer/Architect is unavailable, within ten (10) days after contract award. The Project Engineer/Architect shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Project Engineer/Architect or alternate shall be available during the regular workday.

The Project Engineer/Architect shall be responsible for overall management and coordination of this contract;

directing the onsite work; acquiring materials; resolving construction issues; and providing information about work progress to the KO and COR. The Project Engineer/Architect shall be highly knowledgeable of the project progress and have a good working knowledge of Spanish and English, to be able to communicate effectively with contractor personnel and Uruguay officials. Good Working Knowledge means the employee must be able to read and speak Spanish and English; and understand agency regulations, operating instructions, memoranda, and related material concerning the work; prepare correspondence and standardized reports; and communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking staff members and the local general public, including both Spanish and English speaking persons, including those who speak only English.

Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman. The Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman shall be designated in writing, and such designation shall be submitted to the KO no later than ten (10) days after contract award. These key personnel shall be physically present at the worksite when work is being performed.

1.5.11.2 Personnel Data.

1.5.11.2.1 Data Requirements. After issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Contractor shall have five (5) days to submit to the KO and COR a list of workers, Project Managers, and key personnel assigned to work of this project at Abra de Castellanos; including biographic data. Required information for each individual on the personnel list shall include:

Full Name Place and Date of Birth

1.5.11.2.2 Failure to Provide Information. Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejection and/or requirement for revision and re-submittal of the personnel to the Government. A non-conformance report will also be required if the Contractor does not perform in accordance with these contract terms and conditions. Any delay resulting from rejection of the personnel list does not excuse the Contractor from fulfilling its contractual requirements in accordance with the project delivery schedule.

1.5.12 Identification of Contractor Employees. Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties; are required to wear identification badges or other means of identifying themselves as such, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.5.13 Data Rights. The U.S. Government has unlimited rights to all documents/materials produced under this contract. Any documents, designs, drawings, study and test outcomes, survey maps, belong to the U.S.

Government and shall be turned over to the COR upon completion of the project. All documents and materials produced under this contract shall be US Government owned and are the property of the US Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right is in addition to all other Government rights.

1.5.14 Laws and Regulations.

1.5.14.1 Compliance Required. The Contractor shall, as a minimum, and without additional expense to the USG, be responsible for complying with all Uruguayan laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, in accordance with Part 6 of this document, including those lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. In the event that a Uruguayan law or regulation does not exist for a particular event, then the United States version of at least equal coverage will apply. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the KO of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of resolution.

Labor, Health and Safety Laws. The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws of Uruguay, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is consistent with the requirements of this contract. The practices outlined in the Uruguay regulation “Normatividad Salud Ocupacional y Seguridad Industrial” are the minimum acceptable standards. The Contractor is responsible for training all personnel on fire and safety hazards. Contractor personnel in the performance of their duties shall immediately report fire hazards, safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. In the event that a Uruguayan law or regulation does not exist for a particular event, then the U.S. version that covers that particular event shall prevail and will be specified in Part 6 this SOW.

The Contractor and its sub-contractors shall comply with Uruguayan safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Uruguayan regulations and laws, the contractor shall comply with international safety and health requirements specified in Part 6 of this SOW.

1.5.15 Licenses and Permits.

1.5.15.1 Contractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the USG, obtain all licenses and permits required for performance of work. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable national, regional, and local Uruguayan laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall submit to the KO proper documentation and evidence of having licenses and permits demonstrating compliance with this requirement, when directed by the KO.

1.5.15.2 Sub-contractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall inform the KO in writing that all sub-contractors and others performing work at the Abra de Castellanos worksite have obtained all requisite licenses and permits. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the licenses and permits to the KO demonstrating compliance with this requirement, when directed by the KO.

1.5.16 Environmental Protection.

1.5.16.1 Control of Pollution. In order to present and provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution or other issues resulting from the activities in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable pollution control and abatement policies, and all applicable provisions of the Uruguayan Codes and Military Base regulations/laws.

1.5.16.2 Requirements for Environmental Protection. Environmental protection action shall consist of furnishing all items for abatement and prevention of pollution; including materials and equipment during the period of performance of this contract. Contractor shall additionally allow testing of all construction operations for this purpose. Environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents that adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; detrimentally impact biological species and/or their habitat; and/or degrade the aesthetic and recreational value of the area.

1.5.16.3 Pollution of Infrastructure. The Contractor shall not pollute water lines, sewer lines, or swales; with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acid, construction waste, or other hazardous or otherwise harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Uruguayan laws concerning pollution of river and streams. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable conditions shall not be created in streams through or adjacent to the project areas.

1.5.16.4 Waste Material. Waste material is defined as any material for which no use or reuse is intended and which is to be discarded. Waste material shall not be stored, but shall be disposed of properly in accordance with local regulations. Hazardous waste, waste containers, and components thereof shall only be disposed of in a hazardous waste disposal site. No other location shall be utilized for such disposal. Only hazardous waste sites permitted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or the Government of Uruguay shall be utilized for such disposal actions. Contractor shall coordinate with Uruguayan environmental agencies for disposal activities. The Contractor shall maintain all required documentation related to hazardous material use and disposal in accordance with the Government of Uruguay regulations and requirements.

1.5.17 Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall ensure the safety of their personnel in accordance with Uruguayan law section Normatividad Salud Ocupacional y Seguridad Industrial. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of such deficiencies by the KO or COR and shall notify the KO or COR of the corrective action taken. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of their workers and of all visitors at each work site; and ensure that all personnel are wearing appropriate safety gear at all times (i.e. safety glasses, helmet, harness, gloves, and safety shoes).

1.5.17.1 Accident Protection (AP) and Emergency Medical Treatment. The Contractor shall have personnel licensed by the Uruguay government to be trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The personnel shall be qualified to provide first aid in case of emergency. The number of AP personnel and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) shall be sufficient to care for the number of employees at the site in the case of an emergency.

1.5.17.2 Emergency Medical Information. For all work crews and Contractor: The Contractors management personnel; the KO and COR shall be provided with information pertaining to the Contractor's arrangements for emergency medical treatment no later than five (5) days after issuance of the NTP. This information shall include the following:

Local Hospital: Name Phone No.

Local Ambulance: Name Phone No.

Local Doctor: Name Phone No.

1.5.18 Marking of Work Zones. The Contractor shall mark all work zones using two lines of plastic yellow security ribbon. Yellow security ribbons shall be 8 cm wide and supported on stable wood stakes. Likewise, as protective measures the Contractor shall call attention to project excavations and/or high accident risk zones with warning signs and/or fences.

1.5.19 Construction Operations and Storage Areas.

1.5.19.1 Confinement to Authorized Areas. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to the Abra de Castellanos’s premises. USG agencies shall have access to the premises for official fire, safety, and security inspections and/or to conduct site visits as authorized by the KO.

1.5.19.2 Access to Contractor’s Storage Yard. The Contractor shall only store materials and equipment at a designated location in Abra de Castellanos. The specific worksite location will be coordinated with the Abra de Castellanos officials, and determined during the pre-construction conference.

1.5.20 Contractor Vehicles.

1.5.20.1 Vehicular Access. The Contractor shall, in accordance with any regulations specified by the municipal and Abra de Castellanos authorities, use only established site entrances and roadways at the worksite locations.

1.5.20.2 Vehicle List. The Contractor shall provide a list of all vehicles used in the performance of this contract to include vehicle description and valid vehicle registration number; and shall provide identification ID card numbers to the KO or COR not later than ten (10) days after issuance of NTP. The Contractor shall update the list as changes occur, within five (5) days of the changes. ID information will be used by the installation to verify credentials and issue access permits. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Abra de Castellanos security office to access installations.

1.5.21 Unforeseen Site Conditions. The Contractor shall conduct aerial, surface, underground or embedded interference surveys to avoid damage to pipes, boxes, cables, utility poles, hoses, wells or other elements in the work area. The Contractor shall properly document existing conditions prior to commencement of work IAW FAR 52.236-2 by taking photos and having a base official or representative to walk the work site. The Contractor shall identify and document the existing conditions on its as built plans, and report them in an official memo. This official memo shall be signed by the Abra de Castellanos point of contact (POC), the Contractor representative, the KO, and the COR. The existing condition memo and as builts shall be provided to the COR or KO within 30 days after the contract is awarded.

1.5.22 Combating Trafficking in Persons. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of FAR 52.222- 50, Combating Trafficking in Persons.

1.5.23 Contractor Travel. Contractor Travel is not required nor authorized for the performance of this contract.

1.5.24 Other Direct Costs. Not applicable.

PART 2

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS.

2.1 Definitions.

2.1.1 Calendar Days. Any reference in the Statement of Work to “days” refers to calendar days, unless otherwise specified.

2.1.2 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific construction, supplies, or services to the Government. The term refers to the prime contractor only, who maintains a direct relationship with the Government in regard to this contract.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer (KO). 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 KO is the only individual who can legally bind the Government. Only the Contracting Officer (KO) has authority to make changes to this contract including increases, reductions, or changes in work to be performed; time extensions; and changes in prices.

2.1.4 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the Contracting Officer to monitor onsite progress by the Contractor with regard to contractual requirements. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of the COR’s 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 to the contract terms and conditions, and has no impact on delivery or monetary value implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5 Defective Work. A task output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the SOW.

2.1.6 Deliverable. Anything that can be delivered to the Government in conjunction with this contract’s requirements. It may include constructed facilities or structures, surveys, reports, schedules, plans, meeting minutes, reports, or anything that confirms satisfaction of a requirement of this contract.

2.1.7 Field Engineer/Architect. The onsite technical representative overseeing the engineering aspects of the project. This person will ensure proper work execution with regards to project designs, technical standards and project schedule. This person can also establish quality control construction processes. The experience required is defined in Section 1.5.13.

2.1.8 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are required for performance of a contract.

2.1.9 Physical Security. Actions to safeguard Government property; and Contractor materials and equipment.

The Government will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any of the Contractor’s materials or equipment.

The Contractor will be responsible for the loss or damage of any Government property.

2.1.10 Project Engineer/Architect. The technical representative for the Contractor during the period of performance for the contract, from initial commencement of work to final execution. This person will be responsible for design, materials and deliverable submittals, and managing the project to ensure all contractual requirements are met in accordance with the contract and established schedule. The Project Engineer is additionally responsible for attending meetings, as required for the project. The experience required is defined in Section 1.5.13.

Project Superintendent/Foreman (Maestro de Obra). Person trained in all aspects of construction management with specific knowledge of construction processes. The experience required is defined in Section 1.5.13.

2.1.11 Quality Assurance (QA). The Government procedures to verify that tasks being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.12 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document that specifies the methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance, and measures the Contractor’s performance in accordance with objective evaluation criteria.

2.1.13 Quality Control (QC). All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of construction meets contract requirements.

2.1.14 Sub-contractor. A company or individual that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have any contractual relationship with any of the Prime Contractor’s sub-contractor(s).

2.1.15 Third Country National (TCN). Foreign Nationals who are not citizens of the country in which they are located. For example, a German citizen working in Korea is a TCN.

2.1.16 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor performs in accordance with the contract.

2.1.17 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

Area of Responsibility (AOR). The AOR is the geographic area in which an organization operates. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

2.1.18 Foreign Nationals. A foreign national is not a U.S. citizen. Green card holders are also identified as foreign nationals. A foreign national is further categorized as either a Third Country National or a Local National, based on the person’s citizenship and location of performance of duty. See section 2.1.21 for definition of Local National.

2.1.19 Local National. Local nationals are foreign nationals who are citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.2. Acronyms:

ACI American Concrete Institute AFAR S Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AP Accident Prevention AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation ASTM American Society for Testing Materials AT Awareness Training AWS American Welding Society CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONU S Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) CPM Critical Path Method DA Department of the Army DBA Defense Base Act DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DFAR S Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMD C Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense EM Engineer Manual EMT Emergency Medical Technician FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FN Foreign National FPCON Force Protection Condition GR Government Representative HID High-intensity discharge KO Contracting Officer LN Local National NTP Notice to Proceed OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCON U S Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) PERT Program Evaluation & Review Technique POC Point of Contact QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Plan QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Plan SOW Statement of Work TCN Third Country National TE Technical Exhibit UL Underwriters Laboratories USG United States Government USSOU T H C O M United States Southern Command

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNIS HED ITEMS AND SERVICES. The Government shall not furnish services, equipment, or materials in the performance of this contract.

PART 4

3. CONTRACTOR DUE ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

3.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract as outlined within this SOW. All work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and instructions for the products and/or materials to be used, and performed by certified, licensed personnel such as professionally licensed electrical engineers, electricians, architects, and civil engineers. The Contractor shall verify existing conditions prior to actual installation of the equipment. The Contractor shall comply with special considerations, safety program, required insurance, and military base regulations.

3.2 Secret Facility Clearance. Not applicable.

3.3 Materials. The Contractor shall provide concrete, cement, aggregates, reinforced steel, tiles, masonry, partition wall elements (such as fire rated gypsum board, framing studs, and channels), electrical materials (lights, solar panels), conduits, paint, stucco, doors, and all related materials for the construction of the training village.

3.4 Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all required construction equipment to perform all tasks stated within this SOW.

3.5 Responsibilities of Contractor.

4.5.1 Damage to Persons or Property. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or properties at the worksite that occur as a result of the Contractor's own fault or negligence. The Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work sites, the workers, the public, and the property of others IAW FAR 52.236-13.

4.5.2 Responsibility for Work Performed. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials to be delivered and work to be performed, until final completion and acceptance of the entire project. All work must be approved and accepted in writing by the KO before it is considered complete.

Contractor Records/Progress Reports. After contract award, the Contractor shall certify all completed work on a bi-weekly basis and provide a bi-weekly progress report to the COR. The bi-weekly reports are due every other Tuesday, no later than 1300 hours (1:00 p.m. CST), starting with the second Tuesday after contract award.

4.6 Contractor Work Schedules. Documents provided by the Contractor in response to the solicitation shall become part of the contract. Sufficient float time shall be incorporated in the schedule to account for down days due to holidays and inclement weather. The Contractor shall include QC inspections performed by the Contractor, and QA inspections performed by the Government.

4.7 Repair and Restoration. The Contractor shall repair any damage to the existing grounds, facilities, or property incurred during construction of the training village at Abra de Castellanos, and restore it to its original, pre-existing conditions. Refer to section 4.5.1 Damage to Persons or Property for additional information.

4.8 Safety. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of workers and visitors to the work site. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel and visitors wear appropriate safety gear at all times in compliance with all Uruguay Occupational Safety & Health regulations, and ensure all local safety regulations are followed at all times. The Contractor shall provide sanitation for workers in accordance with the Uruguay safety and health laws.

4.8.1 Prohibition on Asbestos and Lead Based Paints. The Contractor shall not use materials containing Asbestos or Lead Based Paints in this construction project. Upon completion of each construction project, the Contractor shall submit two copies of a Certified Letter to the COR stating that no lead based paints or materials containing asbestos were used in this project at Abra de Castellanos. The COR will file one copy of the letter with project documents in the Resident Engineer's Office, and provide the KO with the second copy.

4.9 Utilities Connections and Excavation.

4.9.1 Utilities. The USG will not provide any utility connections. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide any generators required to operate its own equipment at its own expense. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing potable water daily at the construction worksite for all employees at Contractor’s own expense. If a water tank truck is planned for this purpose, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing registration information that must be included with the Contractor’s equipment listing.

4.9.2 Excavation. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating excavation with local utility companies and shall take every precaution to avoid damage to underground utilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages they incur to the underground utilities and shall repair any construction damages at the Abra de Castellanos worksite at own expense. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the connection of potable water, sewage (if available), and electrical power with local utility companies.

4.11 Interruption of Utility Services. Any planned interruptions of utility services (electrical power, water, natural gas, etc.) shall be detailed and coordinated by the Contractor with the pertinent Uruguayan government agency. If the outage affects only the facilities in this contract, the request shall be submitted at least three (3) working days before the planned outage. The Contractor shall not interrupt service(s) until written approval has been granted by an Abra de Castellanos representative or equivalent entity. Requests shall include facilities effected, date of scheduled outage, and duration. Requests for interruption of service(s) will not be approved unless all equipment and materials required for the applicable phase of work are on the job site.