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SECTION L

SECTION L – INSTRUCTION, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 General Information: This solicitation is identified as part of the Multiple Environmental Government Acquisition (MEGA) Strategy/Plan, a combined acquisition effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division (NWD), Southwestern Division (SWD), and South Pacific Division (SPD).

1.1. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District intends to conduct this acquisition by use of Competitive Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and FAR Part 15. The Government intends to award five (5) Unrestricted Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts as part of a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) pool for Environmental Remediation Services for regional support to USACE customers of the Districts within the Northwestern Division, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, to the offerors submitting proposals determined to be most advantageous to the Government; price, and other factors considered. Task Orders awarded under this MATOC may be firm fixed price or cost-reimbursement. The intent is to award five (5) contracts; however, if the Contracting Officer determines during the source selection process that fewer or more than that number of contracts should be awarded, the Contracting Officer has the discretion of adjusting that number (higher or lower), or awarding none at all. In any case, the Government may not award any contract if the resulting contract would not represent a "best value" to the Government using trade-off selection procedures as required by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS). It is strongly suggested that the provisions stated in the proposal information be fully studied prior to assembly of the proposal.

1.2. There are no drawings associated with this Request for Proposal. Copies of the solicitation are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website (https://acquisition.army.mil) and made available for viewing in Federal Business Opportunities (http://www.fbo.gov).

All amendments will be posted to ASFI and made available for viewing in FedBizOpps. It shall be the offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments.

1.3. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. The offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this section of the Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation at or before the exact time specified. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

1.4. The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the Contracting Officer will review this determination and if, in the Contracting Officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the Contracting Officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

1.5. Offerors must clearly identify any exceptions to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Exceptions taken to terms and conditions of the RFP, to any of its formal attachments, or to other parts of the solicitation shall be identified. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost and specific requirements of the solicitation. This information shall be provided in the format and content of Table 1 listed below. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being removed from consideration for award.

Table 1 - Solicitation Exceptions

1.6. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and Small Business Size Standard. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 562910. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture is 500 employees.

1.7. The Contracting Division Point of Contact (POC) listed below is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions (including technical questions) or concerns you may have to the Contracting Division POC. This may be done via e-mail or in writing. Written requests for clarification may be sent to the Contracting Division POC at the following address:

Mailing Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District

ATTN: CECT-NWK-H (Kris Ann Huber)

601 E. 12th Street, Room 647

Kansas City, MO 64106-2896

Phone: (816) 389-3766 Fax: (816) 389-2030

E-mail: Kris.A.Huber@usace.army.mil

NOTE: All questions and/or comments should reach the above-referenced Contracting Division POC no later than ten (10) working days prior to the date set for receiving proposals in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers. Questions and answers will be posted on ASFI and be made available for viewing through FedBizOpps.

1.8. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Division in writing (email is the preferred method) with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

1.9. Other Information Required: Provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the government.

NOTE: Official Comment System: Interactive Customer evaluation (ICE) is the official comment system to be utilized. The ICE system is a web-based application used to collect and report customer feedback. The ICE system is a convenient and effective means available to express opinions and receive feedback on program and service improvements, and is available from any computer that has internet access. The URL is below:

Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at:

http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&service_provider_id=110800&site_id=856&service_category_id=14

2.0. Specific Instructions: Organization/Distribution/Number of Copies/Page Limits

2.1. This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation. Note specifically that the offeror will not be participating in a sealed bid procurement process under this acquisition method. Issuance of this Request for Proposal does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government.

2.2. The Government reserves the right to discuss aspects of proposals with offerors in the competitive range, if one is determined to be necessary, upon completion of the evaluation, and to award a contract to other than the offeror submitting the lowest priced offer. Reference is made to clause 52-215-1 and is included in full text in section L; offerors are advised that the Government may make award without discussions, clarifications, or any contact concerning the proposals received. Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. Do not assume that offerors will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise their proposals.

2.3. Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments), if applicable. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2.4. Each offeror shall submit a proposal that consists of two (2) Volumes:

Volume I – Technical Proposal and Past Performance Information

Volume II – Cost Information and Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

2.4.1 Binding and Labeling: Volumes I and II may not be submitted together within the same binding (separate volume submissions are required). Each volume shall include, as a minimum, the following:

(a) Volume number on proposal cover.

(b) The prime, consortium, or joint venture’s name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address shall appear in the lower left corner of the proposal cover, title page and table of contents of any document/volume to be evaluated.

(c) Signature of the official that can bind the firm shall appear on the title page.

(d) Proposal volume cover format is at the offeror’s discretion so long as the information required by this paragraph and subsequent paragraphs are met.

(e) Table of contents and a cross-reference to the solicitation paragraphs.

(f) List of tables/figures.

(g) Volume number, factor and date submitted shall appear in the bottom right corner of each page (along with the revision number for the amended page, if necessary).

2.5. Proposals shall be submitted in Six (6) hard copies; one marked "Original" and five (5) marked "Copy". In addition, one electronic copy (i.e. CD) in pdf format which includes all attachments of proposals shall be submitted. Volumes I and II may not be submitted together within the same CD. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the Paragraph 3.0 (Volume Content) of this provision.

NOTE: In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, "Government Contract Files," the government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

2.6. Proposals shall be received No Later Than 2:00 p.m. Central Time on 24 October 2012. Mail six (6) hard copies and one electronic copy on CDs in pdf format which includes all attachments of each volume to the following:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District

ATTN: CECT-NWK-H (Kris Ann Huber)

601 E. 12th Street, Room 647

Kansas City, MO 64106-2896

The Packaging that contains the Proposal shall be marked:

Proposal for Solicitation W912DQ-12-R-3003, DO NOT OPEN.

Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), "Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data."

Due to heightened security at Government installations, those offerors who have their proposals hand-carried shall contact Kris Ann Huber, Contract Specialist at (816) 389-3766 prior to delivering to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106-2896.

On the date specified above, starting thirty (30) minutes prior to the specified time, a Contracting representative will be in the lobby to receive proposals. Containers (i.e. envelopes, packages, boxes) will be screened for security purposes.

NOTE: No parking on the street in front of the facility entrances will be allowed. Passenger vehicles will need to locate parking meters or parking garages before delivering proposals. Delivery trucks must go to the dock. The vehicle will be inspected and packages screened at the dock. After inspection and screening, the delivery person will be allowed into the building.

2.7. Page Format Restrictions and Limitations:

2.7.1. Page Limitations: Page limitations shall include typewritten text pages, charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, schematics, etc., aside from those items specifically stated as exempt from the page count. Outlines and other similar information documents shall be included as numbered pages - no exceptions. The number of pages per factor shown in Table 2 below may be varied by the offeror to suit its needs for certain identified factors, however, the total number of pages for the proposal submitted may not exceed seventy (70) pages for Volume I. Compliance with page count limits shall be verified via the hardcopy. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

2.7.2. Pages Counted: Each page shall be counted except the following: cover pages, executive summary, table of contents, title page, list of tables/figures/acronyms, glossaries, separator tabs, dividers, blank pages, Past Performance Questionnaires, OSHA 300 and 300-A logs, and Volume II in its entirety. Separator tabs will only be marked with section / subsection identifiers. Any other information placed on the separator tabs will not be reviewed. Double sided pages are considered as two pages. NOTE: Proposals that exceed seventy (70) pages will have only those pages that are within the page count limits evaluated. All information appearing thereafter will not be evaluated. The Small Business Participation Plan will NOT count towards the 70 page limitation.

2.7.3. Page Size: Unless otherwise stated, a “page” is defined as being one side of an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper. Pages shall be typewritten except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document and the font size shall be no less than 10 point. A smaller type may be used on charts, graphs, figures, diagrams, and schematics to accommodate a “make to fit” software capability; however, all text shall be legible and easily read. Margins on all four edges of each sheet will be at least one-half (0.5) inch. Proprietary statements, security markings, and page numbers can fall within the defined margin area. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume.

2.7.4. Indexing: Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify factors.

2.7.5. Foldouts: Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11” x 17” in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume. Each printed side of a foldout will count as two pages with the exception of the requirement to present Past Experience on 11” x 17” sheets which shall count as a single page. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the font shall be no smaller than 8 point. All information (except documentation identification, solicitation number, and page numbers) shall be contained within an image area of 10” x 16”.

2.7.6. Format: The offeror shall submit a total of six (6) hardcopies consisting of one (1) copy marked as “Original”, and five (5) marked as “Copy”, and one (1) electronic (i.e. CD) copy in pdf format of their proposal in the format shown below.

Table 2 - Proposal Format

Proposal Document

Volume I – Technical Proposal and Past Performance Information

Executive Summary

Volume I, Factor I: Technical Requirements

Subfactor 1: Summary of Previous Experience– Environmental Remediation Services / Long Term Response Action (LTRA)

Subfactor 2: Resumes of Key Management Personnel for this Contract

Subfactor 3: Organizational Structure for this Contract

Volume I, Factor II: Past Performance

Volume I, Factor III: Corporate Technical Plans, Practices, and Procedures

Subfactor 1: Quality Assurance / Quality Control Program and Corporate Business Practices

Subfactor 2: Safety and Health Program

Volume I, Factor IV: Small Business Participation Plan

Volume II – Cost Information and Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

Volume II, Factor I, Cost/Price

Subfactor 1: Section B – Supplies or Services & Prices/Costs (Loaded Labor Rates)

Subfactor 2: Proposal for Sample Project

Volume II, Non-Evaluation Submissions

Tab 1: SF 33 - Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Section A)

Tab 2: Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors (Section K)

Tab 3: Audit Information

Tab 4: Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Large Businesses Only)

3.0 Volume I Contents - Technical Proposal and Past

Performance Information:

3.1 Executive Summary. Volume I of the proposal shall include an Executive Summary which should include an introduction of the proposal team. The Executive Summary shall not exceed two (2) pages in length and will be excluded from the seventy (70) page limitation.

Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall consist of the contents required in the sub-paragraphs described below:

3.2. Volume I, Factor I – Technical Requirements

3.2.1. Volume I, Factor I, Subfactor 1 – Summary of Previous Experience – Environmental Remediation Services / Long Term Response Action (LTRA)

Provide at least five (5) and not more than ten (10) examples of projects which demonstrate the offeror's and its team members' experience in performance of the work similar to that described in Section C of this solicitation.

A project is defined as: Work performed pursuant to one specific Task Order of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract at one site or multiple sites at a single installation or facility or work performed pursuant to a site-specific contract for one site or multiple sites within a single installation or facility. An ID/IQ type contract or the performance of work pursuant to multiple Task Orders of an ID/IQ type contract does not represent a "project" within this definition. A project may contain multiple task orders if they are from the same site. If the offeror provides a specific Task Order as its "project," it shall provide the base contract number and the Task Order number for reference purposes. If the offeror provides a site-specific contract as its "project," it shall provide the contract number for reference purposes. The projects must be at least 75% complete and the majority of the work must have been performed within the last five years.

Presentation of Previous Experience: The proposal shall include no less than five, but no more than 10 environmental remediation services and/or LTRA projects that have been executed by the offeror and its team members as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor. The projects selected should show diversity in the types of work accomplished by the firm, experience with a variety of contracting award options (such as, firm fixed price, cost reimbursement, performance based, etc.), teaming arrangements, key personnel and their roles on the project, regulatory information, in addition to basic cost information. For the specific purpose of presentation of previous experience, an 11”x17” sheet of paper shall be used per project. For this factor of the proposal, an 11”x17” sheet of paper will be considered as one page. The majority of the sheet should utilize a 10-12 point font; footnotes may use a smaller font.

The following information should be included as a minimum in the presentation of previous experience:

Box A: Project #: Name of project and location (City and State, or military installation name and State, if appropriate)

Box B: This box shall include a general narrative overview of the site including project description and use of innovation, value engineering and major accomplishments.

Box C: List of key personnel and their role on this project; resumes for these individuals shall be included in the proposal. The offeror should indicate which of the key personnel are currently employed by the firm or if they are employed by a subcontractor or teaming member.

Box D: Project performance issues. This could include cost/schedule, health and safety issues, regulatory/stakeholder issues and other performance issues.

Box E: Contract Information/Contract Schedule shall include the outlined information:

Box F: Regulatory Involvement. In order to evaluate the offeror’s ability to create and maintain a cooperative working environment with State and/or US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulators, the offeror should provide information which demonstrates experience with submitting accurate and timely reporting/regulatory submittals in accordance with regulatory requirements. Box F shall include, at the minimum:

a. Regulators Name, organization, and contact information

b. Regulatory program (CERCLA, RCRA, UST program or other regulatory driver)

The offeror may include discussion of effective resolution of regulatory issues, expediting regulatory closure, or other information demonstrating ability to work constructively with the regulatory community.

Box G: Section M Criteria: This should address items from Section M. The offeror should present projects which demonstrate its experience in project management and execution of Environmental Remediation Services, site investigations/characterizations, studies, evaluations, designs, chemical testing, operation and maintenance, sampling, remediation of contaminated sites, and other related experience. The offeror may include both federal and commercial work. The offeror must indicate whether it was prime contractor or subcontractor on each project. If the offeror was the prime contractor, the offeror shall also describe its primary role/duties in execution of the work (i.e. the major components of the project which were completed by the prime’s staff and major components which were subcontracted). The offeror shall also provide information on the project as to the size, complexity, and distinctive and/or unique features of the project. The offeror should provide specific information to demonstrate that it has relevant experience to all of the activities for this project.

3.2.2. Volume I, Factor I, Subfactor 2 – Resumes of Key Management Personnel for this Contract.

The offeror shall provide the resumes of the key personnel which it expects will execute the work that may be awarded under this contract. Specifically, the offeror shall provide a resume for the key individuals listed below in paragraphs 3.2.2.1 through 3.2.2.11. The resumes should clearly display proposed job title, current employer, education, special qualifications and experience record showing title, specific duties, responsibilities and assignments within at least the last five years. Indicate experience and responsibilities of those key personnel on firm fixed price, performance based and/or cost reimbursement contracts. The purpose of this submittal is to identify the level of expertise available for this contract. The resumes should include appropriate cross reference to the Previous Experience projects. A recommended resume template is included in Section J, Attachment #4. Arrange resumes in proposal in the order listed in this solicitation.

After contract award, the Contracting Officer shall approve replacement of any key management personnel after verifying that they meet or exceed the requirements of the solicitation. If further key personnel are required to perform any work under this contract, the offeror will be required to submit their resumes for approval by the Contracting Officer.

Exclusive of the project management functions (Program Manager, Senior Contracts Manager, Project Manager, and Contractor Quality Control Supervisor), the Contractor may utilize subcontractors, or consultants identified in the accepted proposal or subsequently approved by the USACE Contracting Officer to perform any of the functions required within the specific Task Order. Additional Project Managers can be from teaming relationships.

3.2.2.1 Program Manager - The offeror shall designate one (1) individual as the Program Manager that serves as a single point of contact for coordination of program issues with USACE. The Program Manager shall be responsible for the overall management of the contract including cost, schedule and technical quality. The Program Manager shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the full range of HTRW activities from investigations, to studies, designs, remediation, short-term operations and maintenance, and with the specific activities identified in this contract. The Program Manager shall take immediate corrective action when performance is not acceptable to USACE. The Program Manager shall oversee the development and implementation of record keeping, administrative and quality control programs. The Program Manager shall be employed by the prime contractor.

· The individual proposed as the Program Manager should have a college degree in engineering, construction-management, geology, chemistry, or related field.

· The individual proposed as the Program Manager should have five (5) years experience in Program Management for other contracts/programs with a minimum of three (3) years working experience at HTRW sites.

· The individual proposed as the Program Manager should document professional registration in their respective field, where applicable or available.

3.2.2.2 Project Manager(s). The offeror should provide a minimum of three (3) resumes and a maximum of five (5) for individuals who are trained and experienced as a Project Manager (PM). For each Task Order, the offeror shall designate a Project Manager (PM). The Program Manager may act as the Project Manager, with approval of USACE, if execution is sufficiently limited. The Offeror shall identify the PM before issuance of the Task Order and the PM qualifications, experience and performance history shall be satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. The Project Manager shall be the single point of contact for the Task Order, and shall be responsible for the management and execution of the Task Order in accordance with the approved performance work statement, approved work plans, and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Project Manager shall ensure coordination between the Safety and Health Manager (SHM) and the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to ensure that all site activities are performed in a safe manner.

· Individuals proposed as Project Managers shall have a college degree in engineering, construction management, geology, chemistry, or related field.

· Individuals proposed as Project Managers should have five (5) years experience in Project Management for other contracts/programs with a minimum of three (3) years working experience at HTRW sites.

· Individuals proposed as Project Managers should report professional registration in their respective field, where applicable or available.

3.2.2.3 Contractor Quality Control Supervisor - The Offeror shall provide a minimum of one (1) resume and a maximum of three (3) for individuals who are trained within its organization to be responsible for overall management of Contractor Quality Control (CQC) and have the authority to act in all CQC matters. The QCS should have appropriate education and experience in the specialized area identified in the Task Order, ( e.g., chemistry, geology, or hydrogeology). The QCS is responsible to ensure compliance with the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement and the Contractor Quality Control Plan. These persons shall be stationed at the project site whenever work is in progress. The need for an on‑site QCS will be defined in the Performance Work Statement for the project specific Task Order.

· The individual proposed as the CQCS should have a minimum of three (3) years working experience in quality control in chemical/hazardous waste investigations and remediation.

· The individual proposed as the CQCS shall have experience with QA/QC for remedial investigations, design and actions.

3.2.2.4 Safety and Health Professionals. In accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM385-1-1, current version), the contractor shall provide the following personnel for hazardous waste operations:

3.2.2.4.1 Safety and Health Manager (SHM) is required at cleanup operations. The SHM, dependent upon the contaminant-related hazards on the project, shall be a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) and have a minimum of three (3) years of experience managing safety and occupational health at hazardous waste site cleanup (or radioactive waste sites, if necessary) operations. If the project involves radioactive material, then the contractor shall have a CHP assigned to the project, accessible to the field crew; but not necessarily required to be on-site. The SHM shall possess the authority to shut down the site work if/when Health and Safety becomes an issue. The SHM shall enlist the support of safety and occupational health professionals with appropriate education and experience when working on sites with multiple (chemical, safety, ionizing radiation) hazards. The SHM shall be responsible for the following actions:

· Developing, maintaining, and overseeing implementation of the Site Safety Health Plan (SSHP);

· Visiting the project as needed to audit the effectiveness of the SSHP;

· Remaining available for project emergencies;

· Developing modifications to the SSHP as needed;

· Evaluating occupational exposure monitoring/air sampling data and adjusting SSHP requirements as necessary;

· Serving as a QC staff member;

· Approving the SSHP by signature.

3.2.2.4.2 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO is required at cleanup operations and shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience implementing safety and occupational health procedures at cleanup operations. The SSHO shall possess the authority to shut down the site work if/when Health and Safety becomes an issue. The SSHO shall have the authority and is responsible for the following actions.

· Being present anytime cleanup operations are being performed to implement the SSHP;

· Inspecting site activities to identify safety and occupational health deficiencies and correct them;

· Coordinating changes/modifications to the SSHP with the SHM, site superintendent, and Contracting Officer; and Conducting project specific training.

· Shall have training and experience to conduct exposure monitoring/air sampling and select/adjust protective equipment use.

3.2.2.5 Senior Contracts Manager - The offeror shall designate one individual to perform the function of Senior Contracts Manager who will ensure that all acquisition and contract management related to this contract (including subcontracts, purchases, rental agreements, subcontract modifications, tracking procurements, maintaining inventory property lists, etc.) are performed in accordance with all terms of this contract. This person shall be employed with the Prime Contractor. Also where applicable, the Contractor will be responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to contract management and acquisition.

· The Senior Contracts Manager shall have a college degree including or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in accounting, economics, business law, procurement, or management related studies. Alternatively, the Senior Contracts Manager may have completed an examination equivalent to a Certified Professional Contracts Manager through the National Contracts Management Association.

· The Senior Contracts Manager should have four (4) years of contract and acquisition management experience in a position of increasing complexity and responsibility including but not limited to, subcontracts, socioeconomic programs, field purchases, rental agreements and modifications.

· The Senior Contracts Manager shall demonstrate training in acquisition, contract administration, cost and price analysis related to federal acquisition and firm-fixed price and cost reimbursement contracting experience.

3.2.2.6 Geologist - The geologist shall have experience in surface and subsurface soil, ground-water, surface water, sediment, etc. sampling techniques, as well as aspects of obtaining all types of samples through various drilling and sampling techniques, along with appropriate documentation procedures, to include plan development, field activities, report writing, designs, etc. are of the quality to meet project objectives.

· Individuals proposed as geologists shall have a college degree in geology or geological engineering from an accredited 4-year program.

· Individuals proposed as geologists should document professional registration, in their respective field, where applicable or available.

· Individuals proposed as geologists should have a minimum of three (3) years specialized experience in working in HTRW.

3.2.2.7 Program Chemist. The Contractor shall utilize a Program Chemist who shall ensure that all chemistry related goals of the program are attained. The Program Chemist shall be available for consultation with the Contractor's personnel and Government personnel. The Program Chemist should have general knowledge of remedial process chemistry, fate and transport of organics and inorganics, knowledge of chemical quality control, experience with ADR.NET validation software and staged electronic data deliverables. The Program Chemist shall be experienced in the sampling and analysis of toxic/hazardous chemicals and radiological contamination in environmental matrices. The Program Chemist will be required to have advanced expertise (senior level) in chemical data quality management of environmental analytical data and demonstrate an understanding of the UFP QAPP. Qualifications of the Program Chemist shall include:

· Individuals proposed as Program Chemist shall have a college degree in chemistry from an accredited 4-year program.

· Individuals proposed as Program Chemist should have a minimum of three (3) years specialized experience in working in HTRW.

3.2.2.8 Risk Assessor/Toxicologist. As part of the project organization, the Contractor shall appoint a Risk Assessor. The project Risk Assessor must have professional knowledge of and applied practical experience in toxicological principles, concepts, regulations, and established methodologies sufficient to perform the full range of duties in hazardous and toxic waste human health and ecological risk assessments; knowledge of related physical and natural sciences, such as toxicology, chemistry, physics, geology, geophysics, biology, mathematics and statistics; knowledge of standard practices in soil, air, water, and sediment quality and chemical testing procedures; knowledge of site investigative techniques for HTRW; knowledge of the Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund (RAGS) methodology; knowledge of the Technical Project Planning (TPP) and Data Quality Objectives (DQO) process; knowledge of applicable Federal and State regulations and guidance related to HTRW investigations, human health and ecological risk assessments. The project Risk Assessor shall have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

· The individual proposed as the Risk Assessor shall have a four-year college degree in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental science/engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.

· The individual proposed as the Risk Assessor should have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience related to HTRW investigations, risk assessments, and remedial actions.

3.2.2.9 Civil Engineer. The Civil Engineer(s) is responsible for assuring that all civil and geotechnical engineering support goals specified in the Task Order are attained.

· The individual(s) proposed as the Project Civil Engineer shall have a college degree in civil engineering (soil mechanics, materials or related specialty), geological engineering, or related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university.

· The individual(s) proposed as the Project Civil Engineer should have demonstrable education and experience in geotechnical engineering.

· The individual(s) proposed as the Project Civil Engineer should have five (5) years experience related to investigation, design, and construction of geotechnical features with a minimum of 3 years experience being related to remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and design and construction of geotechnical features in HTRW sites.

3.2.2.10 Process Engineer. The Process Engineer(s) (chemical or environmental) is responsible for assuring that all process engineering goals specified in the Task Orders are attained.

· The individual(s) proposed as the Project Process Engineer shall have a college degree in chemical or environmental engineering or related field from an ABET accredited college or university.

· The individual(s) proposed as the Project Process Engineer should have Demonstrable education and experience in process engineering.

· The individual(s) proposed as the Project Process Engineer should have three (3) years experience related to the design, construction, or operation of process engineering related projects and a minimum of one (1) year experience related to process engineering at HTRW facilities or sites.

3.2.2.11 Regulatory Specialist. The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for assuring regulatory compliance is achieved for all environmental related activities in the Task Order. The project Regulatory Specialist must have professional knowledge of, thorough understanding of and applied practical experience of environmental regulations with respect to, but not limited to, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Hazardous Materials Conservation Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and implementing federal, state and local regulations and their application to the projects.

· The individual proposed as the Regulatory Specialist shall have a college degree in environmental, physical or natural sciences or in engineering from an accredited 4-year program.

· The individual proposed as the Regulatory Specialist shall document professional registration in their respective field of expertise (e.g. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM); Registered Environmental Manager (REM), etc.)

· The individual proposed as the Regulatory Specialist should have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience related to ERS / LTRA.

· The individual proposed as the Regulatory Specialist should have a minimum of three (3) years specialized experience in the accumulation, manifesting and shipment of wastes.

The Regulatory Specialist should demonstrate the completion of the following training and will be required to maintain/refresh training during the life of the contract in accordance with the regulations:

· Training and current certification under 49 CFR 172, Subpart H. If a DOT security plan is required, the contractor shall be in full compliance with DOT regulation, 49 CFR, Subchapter C, Subpart I.

· Initial classroom instruction or on-the-job training that teaches hazardous waste management procedures (40 CFR 262) and contingency plan implementation (40 CFR 265.16). An annual review of this training is required. The substantive requirements of the initial training under these standards are met by the initial training under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. The annual review requirements are met by the OSHA 8 hour refresher 29 CFR 1910.120.

· Recurrent training to meet requirements of 49 CFR 172.704(c) (2) as required by various Federal regulations (e.g. Department of Transportation 49 CFR 172.700, Subpart H, etc.)

· Asbestos Abatement Training requirements as specified in EP 415-1-266, Section 5-4

· Lead Hazard Control Abatement Training Requirements as specified in EP 415-1-266, Section 5-5

3.2.2.12 Multi-Disciplined Technical Staff. The Offeror shall utilize only personnel that meet or exceed industry standards for qualifications and experience and IAW DOD regulations.

Note: Resumes of other personnel (i.e. hydrogeologist, ground water modeling specialist, geotechnical engineers, field staff, etc.) may be required as part of Task Order proposals to verify that they meet the qualifications of the solicitation specified in Section C.

3.2.3. Volume I, Factor I, Subfactor 3 – Organizational Structure for this Contract

3.2.3.1. The organizational structure of the offeror's proposed team (all subcontractors shall be included in this organizational structure), for this project shall be outlined through a narrative and a diagrammed organizational chart. Key sub-organizations such as chemistry, geology, safety, project management, engineering, construction, etc., shall be shown and briefly described. The relationship of these capabilities to the offeror shall be described; i.e. owned, subcontracted effort, joint venture, member of consortium, etc. The corporate/organizational narrative should include a brief list of the projects, which have been executed under this organizational structure and the length of time the sub-organization(s) not owned by the offeror has been a part of the organizational structure (or the team). It is important that the offeror clearly define the organizational roles/responsibilities and the contractual/legal responsibilities of the team or joint venture units and briefly describe how the project(s) will be accomplished under the proposed organizational structure. The offeror may utilize a table format to outline roles and responsibilities of key personnel including lines of communication.

3.2.3.2. Small businesses are encouraged to form teaming arrangements, joint ventures, or consortiums involving two or more small businesses. For consolidated acquisitions, the size standard is applied to the individual person or concerns, not to the combined assets of the joint venture. Note: This type of strategy allows members of the Small Business Community to leverage their capabilities to participate at the prime level without invalidating their status as small businesses. If appropriate, the proposal may identify how Past Experience, Projects 1 through 10 were executed using the proposed organizational structure.

3.3. Volume I, Factor II – Past Performance

3.3.1. Past Performance Project Narrative with Points of Contact The offeror shall provide past performance information for each project listed in the offeror's experience in response to Section L, Paragraph 3.2.1 of this solicitation. The title of the project shall be consistent with the project experience description as required in Section L, Paragraph 3.2.1.of this solicitation.

For each project the offeror shall include: Project # - Title (matching Previous Experience); Contract and Task Order number as applicable; Client Point of Contact including email and phone number, and a description of their performance for each of the projects submitted in Volume 1, Factor 1, Subfactor 1. The intent of this subfactor is to provide sufficient information to determine HOW the offeror performed, not to reiterate the scope of the contracted effort. Performance measures typically integrate scope, schedule, and cost parameters of the project, but may also include technical and quality parameters.

During past performance evaluation, the Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any available source. The Government will consider information submitted by the offeror, Government databases such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) as well as any other relevant and reliable sources of documented past performance information. The Government will evaluate the relevancy of the information, the source of the information, and general trends in performance, along with any other information, which may help the Government, assess performance risk. Information on significant problems encountered, customer dissatisfaction, and corrective actions taken should be provided.

The Government intends to assess the relative risks associated with the offeror's performance based on the past performance information provided in the proposal. A significant achievement, unexplained or unresolved problem, or lack of relevant data may significantly impact the risk rating by the Government. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the offeror to include all relevant information, including demonstrated corrective actions, in its proposal.

In addition to the project information requested in this subfactor, the offeror shall also provide notification and information concerning any projects where the right to proceed was terminated for default during the last three (3) years, or so state that there were none.

In rating past performance, the Government may consider available past performance information on predecessor companies, employment histories of key personnel, or major subcontractors performing key elements of the project.

3.3.2. Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ)

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in the solicitation as Attachment 2 in Section J is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal for Factor I, Subfactor 1 – Summary of Previous Experience – Environmental Remediation Services / Long Term Response Action (LTRA) (see paragraph L.3.2.1 above). Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. These client contacts must have detailed information concerning the performance of the project. The POCs may be contacted to assess the scope of work performed and to evaluate performance of the projects listed under the previous experience subfactor of this volume, if necessary.

The completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal as an attachment to Volume I. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Section J, Attachment 2), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of the questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Contracting Division using the following e-mail address: Kris.A.Huber@usace.army.mil. The only information in the subject line MUST be the solicitation number W912DQ-12-R-3003. If the submission is provided by mail, the envelope shall be marked, “Confidential Proposal Information for Solicitation W912DQ-12-R-3003. NOTE: All PPQs submitted directly to the Contract Specialist must be received No Later Than the date and time listed in Paragraph 2.6 of this Section L. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not precluded the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Also include performance recognition documents received within the last 5 years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition. This information should also be included as an attachment to Volume I.

NOTE: PPQs and other requested Past Performance documents attached to Volume I are not included in the page count.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed,…