A.07.23_Modification_Aqua_Ammonia_W912DR18Q00240002.pdf

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

REVISED INSTRUCTION TO OFFEROR

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Ammonia (Aqua Ammonia) 19%

(NH3) (BULK LIQUID)

Revision 1 – 11 April 2018

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND QUESTIONS

Proposals shall be submitted electronically only via e-mail to Gentian.Mulla@usace.army.mil. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted by email to Gentian.Mulla@usace.army.mil no later than 09-April 2018 at 11:00 AM EST. This will allow responses to be posted on FBO prior to solicitation closing.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Each Offeror shall submit technical and price proposals in two volumes. Technical proposal shall not contain any pricing information. The price proposal shall identify primary and alternateR points of contact for this effort; the information shall include: the name of the POC, telephone numbers, and email addresses. The price proposal shall clearly identify the Offeror’s CAGE Code, DUNS and Federal Tax Identification Number.

Volume I – Technical Proposal

Volume I shall include all technical information in response to the Scope of Work and past performance documented in Table A-2.

Volume II – Price Proposal

Volume II shall include the price schedule included in this solicitation. Supporting documentation may be submitted for price and costs elements.

Price Schedule-04/11/2018

Line Item Description Annual

Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Price Cost

0001 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to the Dalecarlia WTP

180 Dry Tons $ $

0002 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to the McMillan WTP

160 Dry Tons $ $

TOTAL for YEAR One

1001 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to the Dalecarlia WTP

180 Dry Tons $ $

1002 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to the McMillan WTP

TOTAL for YEAR Two

2001 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to

180 Dry Tons $ $

2002 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to the McMillan WTP

TOTAL for YEAR Three

3001 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to

180 Dry Tons $ $

3002 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to the McMillan WTP

TOTAL for YEAR Four

4001 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to

180 Dry Tons $ $

4002 Provide bulk aqua ammonia 19% to the McMillan WTP

TOTAL for YEAR Five

Grand Total $

ORDERING PROCEDURES

H.1 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts

a. The contract type is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinitely Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC), pursuant to FAR Part 16. Task orders will be issued on a Firm Fixed Price contract.

b. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award IDIQ SATOC, as a small business set aside.

c. The minimum guarantee is $3,000. The Basis of Award for the SATOC is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

d. Contract Rates: The Contractor shall use the contract rates established on the Price schedule on all task orders under the base IDIQ. The Contractor may propose less than the contract rate on task orders, but must not exceed the rates established on the base IDIQ contract.

e. Performance shall be authorized only by issuance of task orders by the Government Contracting Office; the procedures are discussed in section H.2 Ordering Procedures.

No work will be performed before a written and signed (by a warranted Contracting Officer) task order. Task orders may be issued by facsimile or electronic mail (email).

f. Except for the limitations stated in FAR 52.216-19, there is no limit on the number or size of task orders that may be issued except that a task order or (multiple task orders) may not be issued over the IDIQ contract capacity. The Government may issue simultaneous task orders requiring performance at multiple locations within CONUS (Continental United States). No work outside CONUS is required.

g. Task orders must be issued within the ordering period of the base IDIQ. The task order period may extend beyond the end of the ordering period. However, issuance of a new task order may not occur after the expiration of the base ordering period. The ordering period shall not exceed five (5) years.

h. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the acquisition is 325180 – All other basic organic chemical manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

i. Options maybe required at the task order level. Contract Clauses 52.217-7, 52.217-8, 52.217-9 are applicable. Task orders will specify if options are included.

H.2 Ordering Procedures

a. The Government shall have the right to award task orders in the cumulative amount of up to 1,550 dry tons during the life of this contract.

b. The Contracting Officer will notify the SATOC holders of an existing requirement by issuing a delivery order, specifying quantity of delivery and delivery date.

c. The time set for delivery will be set in each delivery order.

d. Task orders will be issued by a Contracting Officer (KO) using a Department of Defense form 1155. Each task order will include the following information at a minimum:

(1) Date of delivery order

(2) Contract and delivery order numbers

(3) Fixed price of the delivery order

(4) Delivery requirements

(5) Accounting and appropriation data

(6) Chemical Specifications

(7) Any other pertinent information.

e. A warranted KO may, at any time, prior to award of the task order, determine that the task order is not in the best interest of the Government and not issue the task order. No liability (except the guaranteed minimum amount identified in the solicitation) will accrue to the Government.

f. As stated in FAR 16.505(a)(10), no protest under FAR Subpart 33.1 is authorized in connection with the issuance or proposed issuance of an under a task-order contract or delivery-order contract, except for–

(1) A protest on the grounds that order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract; or

(2) A protest of an order valued in excess of $10 million. Protests of orders in excess of $10 million may only be filed with the Government Accountability Office, in accordance with the procedures at FAR 33.104.

PRIMARY CONTRACTING OFFICER

"The Primary Contracting Officer for this action is La Shura Johnson, however, any Contracting Officer holding the appropriate warrant authority in the Baltimore District can serve as the Contracting Officer for this contract.

Also, please note that any time the primary KO changes, it will be incorporated into the contract via unilateral modification to the contract."

REVISED PWS

REVISED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

AMMONIA (AQUA AMMONIA) – 19% (NH3)

(BULK LIQUID)

Revision 1 – 11 April 2018

Summary The summary table references the location of specific information within this Scope of Work. The Contractor must comply with all requirements listed herein, regardless of inclusion in the summary table.

Section(s) Chemical name Aqua Ammonia 1, 6 Strength 19% as NH3 1, 6a Projected annual quantity 340 3 Unit of measure for invoicing dry tons 13a Delivery form (tote vs. bulk) Bulk 8 Delivery load size As requested / <6,000 gallons 8b NSF/ANSI Certification 60 7 AWWA Standard B306X-NNN 6a Physical/chemical requirements Various 6 Bid submittal requirements See section 4 Contract award submittal requirements See section 5 Delivery requirements See sections 8-12 Delivery documentation See section 8g

1 Requirement – Furnish all of the Washington Aqueduct’s Aqua Ammonia 19% (NH3) in accordance with these specifications. Aqua Ammonia is used at Washington Aqueduct’s two water treatment plants (WTPs), Dalecarlia WTP and McMillan WTP. Aqua Ammonia shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA Standard B306, latest revision, for Aqua Ammonia, except as modified or supplemented herein, and shall conform to NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

2 Period of Performance –Five (5) years IDIQ.

3 Government Projected Requirements:

Dalecarlia WTP: Estimated 180 dry tons per year. Estimated quantity of 900 dry tons during the entire period of performance.

McMillan WTP: Estimated 160 dry tons per year. Estimated quantity of 800 dry tons during the entire period of performance.

Estimated quantities are provided for informational purpose only; Government orders less than the estimated quantity shall not result in equitable price adjustment.

The total quantity capacity for this contract shall not exceed 900 dry tons for the Dalecarlia WTP and 800 dry tons for the McMillian WTP.

4 Proposal Submittal -a Bid Submittal shall include the following information:

Information to be Submitted with Bid

1. A product information sheet (product bulletin) issued by the product manufacturer

2. A certified laboratory report for a representative sample of product demonstrating compliance of the Contractor’s product with the requirements of Section 6 (Physical / Chemical Requirements)

3. Certification by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards

Institute stating that product meets the NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for addition to drinking water

4. A safety data sheet (SDS) that complies with paragraph (g) of 29 CFR 1910.1200

5. Written verification of the Contractor’s ability to provide an uninterrupted supply of Aqua

Ammonia to Washington Aqueduct

6. Information demonstrating past performance as described in paragraph (c) of this section b If the product of more than one manufacturer may be supplied to fulfill this contract, the information described in Section 4a must be submitted for each separate manufacturer. Any request to change the product and/or manufacturer during the contract period must be submitted for approval to Contracting Officer’s Representative.

c Past performance will be evaluated as either “Acceptable or Unacceptable.” Bidders who do not include information demonstrating past performance will be deemed as having “Unacceptable” past performance.

Bidders shall submit the following information for representative chemical delivery projects of similar size and scope during the past 5 years: name of project, contract or project number, dollar amount of project, project completion date, project location, customer point of contact, and email address and telephone number for customer point of contact.

5 Information Required Upon Contract Award -a Immediately upon contract award, and at least 14 days prior to the initial delivery, the Contractor shall forward the following information to the parties listed below:

TO BE FILLED IN AT CONTRACT AWARD

Information Required Upon Contract Award Sales Office Information Address

Email Address Telephone number(s) Normal working hours Responsible personnel

Ordering Office Information

Telephone number(s) During working hours During non-working hours

Email address

Normal working hours Responsible personnel

Technical Services Department Information

Address

Email Address

Telephone number(s)

Normal working hours

Responsible personnel

Chemical-Emergency Assistance (24 hours a day)

Telephone number(s) Responsible personnel

Product Information for the Chemical Supplied

Product information bulletin from product manufacturer Certification from accredited certification organization of compliance with NSF/ANSI 60 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that complies with paragraph (g) of 29

CFR 1910.1200

b Prior to the first chemical delivery and each time there is a change in dispatcher and/or delivery personnel the Contractor shall forward the following information to the parties listed below:

TO BE FILLED IN AT CONTRACT AWARD

Information Required Upon Contract Award

Dispatcher Information Address Email Address Telephone number(s) Normal working hours Responsible personnel

Cargo Trailer Operator Documentation

Names and photographs of the cargo trailer operators making deliveries

6 Physical / Chemical Requirements – a Aqua Ammonia shall meet or exceed the ANSI/AWWA Standard B306, latest revision except as modified or supplemented herein. All sampling and testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B306, latest revision. Aqua Ammonia shall conform to the following requirements:

Physical / Chemical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Required Maximum Allowed

Ammonia (NH3), % (w/w) 18.5 19.7 Specific Gravity 0.9272 0.9310 Carbon dioxide (CO2), mg/L 2 Sulfate (SO4), mg/L 2 Iron (Fe), mg/L 0.3 Chloride, mg/L 0.5 Phosphates (PO4), mg/L 2 Residue after ignition, mg/L 5 b The Aqua Ammonia supplied shall be in liquid form.

7 Quality Assurance Requirements – a Certification of Suitability for Drinking Water - Aqua Ammonia supplied under this contract is a direct additive used in the treatment of potable water and shall be certified as suitable for treatment of drinking water by an accredited certifying organization in accordance with the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation / American National Standards Institute Standard 60 (NSF/ANSI Standard 60), Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects.

b Maximum Usage Level (MUL) for NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification shall be greater than or equal to 10 mg/L.

c Certification shall be performed by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute, and evaluation shall be accomplished in accordance with requirements that are no less restrictive than those listed in NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

d Contractor shall inform Washington Aqueduct that certification has been revoked or has lapsed within 7 days of the time the Contractor receives oral or written notification from the certification organization.

Loss of certification after Contract award shall constitute sufficient grounds for termination of the Contract by the Government.

8 Delivery – a Delivery date and time shall be arranged upon placement of order.

b Quantity - The Contractor shall make Aqua Ammonia deliveries upon request, in single-unit tank trucks, in quantities not to exceed 6,000 gallons each. Tank trucks shall be weighed prior to each delivery and the net wet weight of delivered product, in pounds, shall be machine stamped on each delivery ticket.

c Tote Bin Retrieval - Not applicable to deliveries of Aqua Ammonia.

d Cargo Trailer Enclosure - Not applicable to deliveries of Aqua Ammonia.

e All delivery drivers shall possess a valid commercial driver’s license with the proper Hazardous Material

(HAZMAT) endorsements accepted by District of Columbia. All delivery personnel must have company cell phones to facilitate deliveries.

f Security Tags – Each tank truck unloading hose coupling, manway, and hatch shall be sealed and include a security tag number (see NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Section 3.9.3.1). The security tag numbers shall be e-mailed to Washington Aqueduct personnel below after each cargo trailer has been loaded and is ready for shipping.

g Documentation Required for Each Delivery- Documentation Required for Each Delivery

Prior to Each Delivery - The Contractor shall e-mail the personnel listed in (f) above the following information prior to each delivery leaving the manufacturing facility:

1. Chemical Product Name/ Manufacturer Name

2. Bill Of Lading Number

3. Departure Date And Time

4. Expected Delivery Date And Time

5. Hauler’s Company Name

6. Driver/ Operator’s Name And Driver’s License State

And Number

7. Truck License Number

8. Cargo Trailer License Number

9. Seal Numbers For All Hatches and Doors

Upon arrival at the facility, the cargo trailer operator shall present to on-site personnel the following items:

1. Bill of lading including lot number or identification of the specific load of chemical delivered

2. Machine stamped weight certificate

3. Certified manufacturer’s laboratory report for the specific load of chemical delivered. The report shall contain the following data:

Date of Manufacture

Date of Shipment

Percent by Weight of Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) Specific Gravity and Reference Temperature h The Contractor shall notify the control room (Dalecarlia telephone 202-764-2700; McMillan telephone 202-762-0166) and the email recipients (as listed above in item 5) of any changes in the driver, cargo trailer, and or delivery schedule.

i Routine Deliveries – The Aqua Ammonia delivery shall be between 0700 and 1400 hours Monday through Friday except federal holidays. Any exception to this requirement must be approved by one of the individuals listed in Section 5A.

j Emergency Deliveries - Emergency deliveries may be required within 24 hours after notification and might include holiday and night hours.

k In the event that the load is rejected, the Contractor shall have 24 hours to supply another shipment. In the event that the Contractor is unable or unwilling to supply another shipment within this time period, Washington Aqueduct has the right to procure a shipment from another source.

l Holding time prior to delivery - Not applicable to delivery of Aqua Ammonia.

m The Contractor is responsible for assuring delivery quantities do not exceed the current funded delivery order.

n All deliveries of Aqua Ammonia shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. to the following Government facilities:

Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20016-2514

And

Washington Aqueduct McMillan Water Treatment Plant 2500 First Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001 o Directions:

Directions to the Dalecarlia WTP:

From 495 take the River Road exit towards D.C.

Take a right on to Goldsboro (614) Take a left on to Massachusetts Avenue At the Westmoreland Circle take the 2nd right on to Dalecarlia Parkway Merge right on to Loughboro Road Take a right on to MacArthur Blvd.

Take a left at the Dalecarlia WTP gate

Directions to the McMillan WTP:

From 495 take the Georgia Ave. exit (South) towards Washington, D.C.

Turn left on to Harvard St.

Turn left on to 5th St. then keep to the right around the reservoir Turn right on to 1st St.

Turn right at the McMillan WTP gate

9 Offloading Requirements a Removal of security tags - Upon arrival, security tags are to be removed from hose coupling, manways, and hatches in presence of Washington Aqueduct personnel after seal numbers are verified by Washington Aqueduct personnel to assure the cargo has not been tampered with.

b Sampling and Testing Prior to Offloading. At the sole discretion of Washington Aqueduct, the Contractor’s delivery personnel (driver) may occasionally be asked to provide a sample of the chemical from the delivery vehicle before unloading the cargo. Washington Aqueduct will supply the sample container and the driver shall collect the sample from the transportation equipment and turn it over to a Washington Aqueduct representative. Alternatively, the Contractor shall allow Washington Aqueduct to collect a sample of the Contractor’s product from Washington Aqueduct’s transfer piping at the beginning of the offloading process, and the collected sample shall be considered representative of the Contractor’s product.

Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to subject samples of the chemical to quick tests to ensure that product meets basic conditions of these Specifications. The Contractor shall allow 60 minutes for this testing to be completed.

c Filling appropriate tanks - Washington Aqueduct’s representative will identify the proper storage tank(s) to fill for each delivery. Contractor shall be responsible for transferring chemical from the delivery vehicle into the storage tanks at the delivery site and shall observe the entire filling operation at each delivery site.

Contractor shall be responsible for the accidental discharge of the product into the wrong storage tank(s).

d Air padding system - Contractor shall provide an air padding system (an air compressor and pumping system) to be used (at Washington Aqueduct’s sole discretion) as an alternative to Washington Aqueduct’s transfer system. Contractor shall furnish a Washington Aqueduct- approved, leak-free connection device between the vehicle and Washington Aqueduct’s intake receptacle (a quick disconnect coupling compatible with the WTPs’ couplings). Contractor shall provide all necessary hoses, fittings, air-padding, etc. required to safely and efficiently offload the chemical into designated storage tanks.

e Contractor shall be reimbursed for industry-standard demurrage charges incurred as a result of delays caused by the Washington Aqueduct whenever unloading has not started within (2) two hours after arrival.

f Contractor shall ensure delivery personnel’s compliance with all OSHA requirements, including personal protective equipment for Contractor delivery personnel.

10 Rejection of Deliveries a Failure to provide required documentation upon delivery constitutes grounds for rejection of deliveries.

b Any load tested by Washington Aqueduct that fails to comply with these Specifications shall constitute grounds for rejection of that load.

c Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to reject any delivery that has been contaminated.

11 Condition of Delivery Vehicle a Chemical compatibility - The Aqua Ammonia shall be delivered in tank trucks dedicated only to transporting Aqua Ammonia.

b It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the cleanliness of the transporting equipment before loading.

The transporting equipment shall be clean and free of residue that may contaminate the product or impede the unloading process. All appurtenant valves, pumps, and discharge hoses used for the delivery of bulk chemicals shall be supplied by the Contractor and shall be clean and free from contaminating material.

c All delivery vehicles used for the chemical delivery, under this agreement, shall be in good mechanical order and shall be in full compliance with the applicable requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations, as currently issued.

d Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to refuse any deliveries made with equipment that is poorly maintained and/or leaking chemical. Any cargo trailer found leaking chemicals is considered an emergency situation requiring immediate attention by the Contractor and shall not be allowed to depart until the Contractor or his designated representative makes appropriate repairs.

12 Spillage a The Contractor shall immediately report any spills caused during the filling operations to the operations control center of the Dalecarlia WTP 202-764-2700 or McMillan WTP 202-762-0166 (as applicable).

b The Contractor shall take immediate and appropriate actions to clean up any spill. The Contractor shall be responsible for all clean-up of spillage and contaminated matter in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for any spills or hazardous chemical releases resulting from the failure of its or its subcontractor’s delivery equipment or from failure of attendant delivery personnel in the proper performance of their duties.

c If a spill is not cleaned up, Washington Aqueduct may hire a certified hazardous material handling company to clean up the spill, and the cost of such service will be charged to the Contractor and deducted from the amount due to the Contractor.

13 Invoicing a Unit of measure for payment shall be: Dry tons of Aqua Ammonia delivered FOB destination.

b The Contractor shall mail the original delivery invoices to:

USACE Finance Center 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

Attn: EFT/Disbursing And a copy to:

Washington Aqueduct 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20016-2514 Attn: Support Management Services, Mable Barnes

APPENDIX A

OUTLINE FOR LIMITED-SCOPE CONTRACTS

ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is a safety and health policy and program document. Contractor’s APP shall address the identified hazards involved and the control measures to be taken. The APP shall interface with the employer’s overall safety and health program, and a copy shall be available on the work site.

The Contractor’s site-specific APP shall include the following.

1. Title, signature, and phone number of the plan preparer.

2. Background Information to include: Contractor; Contract number; Project name; Brief project description, description of work to be performed, and location.

3. Statement of Safety and Health Policy detailing their commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees.

4. Responsibilities and Lines of Authorities – to include a statement of the employer’s ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program and identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety.

5. Training – All contract and sub-contract personnel shall have completed required safety training before coming on-site. Provide a list of required training. Provide certification of training for employees prior to arriving on-site.

6. Procedures for job site inspections - assignment of responsibilities and frequency.

7. Procedures for reporting and investigating any accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). An accident that results in a fatal injury, permanent partial or permanent total disability shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer.

8. Emergency Planning: Identify plan for contract and sub-contract employees working alone to be provided with an effective means of emergency communication. This may be cellular phone, two-way radio or other acceptable means. The selected means of communication must be readily available and must be in working condition.

9. Personal Protective Equipment: Identify personnel protective equipment to be provided.

(a) WORK CLOTHING - Minimum Requirements. Employees shall wear clothing suitable for the weather however minimum requirements for work shall be short-sleeve shirt, long pants (excessively long or baggy pants are prohibited) and leather work shoes. If analysis determines that safety-toed (or other protective) footwear is necessary they shall be worn.

(b) Eye and Face Protection. Eye and face protection shall be worn as determined by an analysis of the operations being performed.

(c) Hearing Protection. Hearing protection must be worn by all those exposed to high noise activities.

(d) Head Protection. Hard hats shall comply with ANSI Z89.1 and shall be worn by all workers when a head hazard exists.

(e) High Visibility Apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements at a minimum and shall be worn by all workers exposed to vehicular or equipment traffic.

(f) Gloves of the proper type shall be worn by persons involved in activities that expose the hands to cuts, abrasions, punctures, burns and chemical irritants.

10. Hazardous Substances: A hazard communication program must be provided and in effect. MSDSs shall be available at the worksite. Employees shall have received training in hazardous substances being used. When the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to corrosives, irritants or toxic chemicals, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within 10 seconds of the worksite.

REVISED EVALUATION FACTORS

EVALUATION CRITERIA

04/11/2018

This procurement is being conducted utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposal meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. There shall be no trade-offs.

Responsibility determination will be made in accordance with FAR 9.1. Note that offers that are not Technically Acceptable or have unacceptable past performance cannot be selected for award, regardless of Price. The Contract will be consist of a five (5) year ordering period. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract.

The evaluation factors are as follows:

- Factor I – Technical acceptability

- Factor II – Past performance

- Factor III – Cost

Factor I - Technical Acceptability

To be technically acceptable, the Offeror must provide information as specified in the attached Scope of Work.

Technical acceptability will be determined in accordance with Table A-1 below.

Table A-1. Technical Acceptability Evaluation Ratings

Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the requirements of the Scope of Work Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the requirements of the Scope of Work

Factor II – Past Performance

An acceptable rating is required to be considered for award. The Offeror must provide information demonstrating that they have already successfully performed as a prime contractor within the last five (5) years (from the solicitation issue date) on at least two (2) water treatment chemical contracts of equal or greater complexity to this solicitation. This information must be provided in the table below. The price range of these two (2) contracts must be similar to the annual price proposal for this solicitation. Past performance information shall be provided in Table A-2 below. Failure to provide this information shall result in the offeror being deemed non-responsive.

Table A-2. Chemical Contract Past Performance

Client Organization (e.g., water utility) and address

Client Organization Point of Contact (email, phone number)

Chemical(s) Delivered

Contract Values

Date of Contract

Comments

EXAMPLE UTILITY

100 Main Street Middle, KS

John Doe jdoe@utility.org 202-000-0000

Water Treatment Chemical A

Water Treatment Chemical B

$1,000,000

$500,000

Jan 2013- Dec 2016

Jan 2013- Dec 2016

In addition, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluation past performance. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

Past performance shall be deemed acceptable or unacceptable in accordance with Table A-3 below.

Table A-3. Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Rating Description Acceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unacceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Factor III – Cost

Offerors shall insert proposed pricing in the Price Schedule proposing a price on all items. Failing to propose a price on all items may result in an offeror being deemed non-responsive. The unit prices shall include all markups for providing the specified chemical requirements.

AT-OPSEC

AT-OPSEC

a- Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

b- Government Escort: All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

c- Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions

OCT 2010

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest DEC 2011 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement

To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

APR 2014

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-- Representation

JAN 2017

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2015 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding

Responsibility Matters

JUL 2013

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting JAN 2017 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-25 Prompt Payment JAN 2017 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items NOV 2017 52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984 52.246-23 Limitation Of Liability FEB 1997 52.247-17 Charges APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure SEP 2011 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

Support

MAY 2016

252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders DEC 1991 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2017 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned

Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

SEP 2004

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2017)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 325180.

(2) The small business size standard is 1,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( X ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2; Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xix) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xx) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxi) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 5.

(xxii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain…