W912DW25Q0010 Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES).pdf

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 53 Each Base Year Sampling -Oil and Grease

FFP

Base Item Parameter: Oil and Grease Reporting Level : 5.0 mg/L Number of Samples: < /= 53 Sample Frequency: Weekly Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 53

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: B533

NET AMT

0002 3 Each Base Year Sampling- PCB

FFP

Base Item Parameter: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Reporting Level : Per EPA Method 608.3 µg/L Number of Samples: < /= 3 Sample Frequency: Semi-annual Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 3

0003 50 Each OPTION Base Year Sampling-Option Item

FFP

Option Item Parameter: Total Suspended Suspended Reporting Level : Standard Method 2540D Number of Samples: < /= 50 Sample Frequency: Optional Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 50

1001 53 Each OPTION Option Year 1-Oil and Grease

FFP

Base Item Parameter: Oil and Grease Reporting Level : 5.0 mg/L Number of Samples: < /= 53

1002 3 Each OPTION Option Year 1- PCB

FFP

Base Item Parameter: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Reporting Level : Per EPA Method 608.3 µg/L Number of Samples: < /= 3 Sample Frequency: Semi-annual Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 3

1003 50 Each OPTION Option Year 1-Option Item

FFP

Option Item Parameter: Total Suspended Suspended Reporting Level : Standard Method 2540D Number of Samples: < /= 50 Sample Frequency: Optional Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 50

2001 53 Each OPTION Option Year 2-Oil and Grease

FFP

Base Item Parameter: Oil and Grease Reporting Level : 5.0 mg/L Number of Samples: < /= 53

2002 2 Each OPTION Option Year 2- PCB

FFP

Base Item Parameter: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Reporting Level : Per EPA Method 608.3 µg/L Number of Samples: < /= 2 Sample Frequency: Semi-annual Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 2

2003 50 Each OPTION Option Year 2-Option Item

FFP

Option Item Parameter: Total Suspended Suspended Reporting Level : Standard Method 2540D Number of Samples: < /= 50 Sample Frequency: Optional Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 50

3001 53 Each OPTION Option Year 3-Oil and Grease

FFP

Base Item Parameter: Oil and Grease Reporting Level : 5.0 mg/L Number of Samples: < /= 53

3002 2 Each OPTION Option Year 3- PCB

FFP

Base Item Parameter: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Reporting Level : Per EPA Method 608.3 µg/L Number of Samples: < /= 2 Sample Frequency: Semi-annual Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 2

3003 50 Each OPTION Option Year 3- Option Item

FFP

Option Item Parameter: Total Suspended Suspended Reporting Level : Standard Method 2540D Number of Samples: < /= 50 Sample Frequency: Optional Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 50

4001 53 Each OPTION Option Year 4-Oil and Grease

FFP

Base Item Parameter: Oil and Grease Reporting Level : 5.0 mg/L Number of Samples: < /= 53

4002 50 Each OPTION Option Year 4-Option TSS

FFP

Option Item Parameter: Total Suspended Suspended Reporting Level : Standard Method 2540D Number of Samples: < /= 50 Sample Frequency: Optional Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 50

4003 3 Each OPTION Option Year 4-Option COD

FFP

Option Item Parameter: Chemical Oxygen Demand Reporting Level : mg/L Number of Samples: < /= 3 Sample Frequency: Optional Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 3

4004 3 Each OPTION Option Year 4-Option TOC

FFP

Option Item Parameter: Total Organic Carbon Reporting Level : mg/L Number of Samples: < /= 3 Sample Frequency: Optional Number of Yearly Samples: < /= 3

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) Draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Laboratory Services

13 JAN 2025

Scope of Work

1.0 Overview

The Albeni Falls Dam is a hydroelectric facility operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Seattle District. The dam is located at 2376 E Hwy 2, Oldtown, Idaho 83822.

The Corps has been issued an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality for the Albeni Falls Dam. To ensure the protection of water quality and human health, this IPDES permit establishes limits on the types and amounts of pollutants that can be discharged from the dam and requires routine monitoring of discharge points. The Corps is seeking an accredited laboratory for analytical services to demonstrate compliance with the IPDES permit limits for Oil and Grease, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand, and Total Organic Carbon. Corps personnel will conduct all sampling and packaging and will schedule pickup of coolers for delivery of the samples to the laboratory.

2.0 Laboratory Accreditation

The laboratory shall be accredited in accordance with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) or have a current laboratory accreditation with the Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program for the analyte(s) required in the task(s). If the laboratory cannot conduct a specific analytical process, they may contract with another laboratory to perform the analysis. All contractors and subcontractors, if any, shall submit at least one of the above accreditations qualifications/certificates when submitting their quote per FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items.

3.0 Laboratory Location

The laboratory must be located within the United States and can perform the tasks required in the timeframe listed in 7.0 Deliverables.

4.0 Work Performance Period

The base year and option years are shown below. Option years may be exercised at the Government’s discretion.

Base year: 14 February 2025 – 13 February 2026 Option year 1: 14 February 2026 – 13 February 2027 Option year 2: 14 February 2027 – 13 February 2028 Option year 3: 14 February 2028 – 13 February 2029 Option year 4: 14 February 2029 – 13 February 2030

5.0 Task

The Corps anticipates some samples that are required and some that are optional or may be required during the Base and 4 option years (Tables 1-4 below). These sampling quantities include an optional line item for unforeseen analytical. The actual quantities may be lower due to variables with facility operations and frequency of the optional analytical. Samples submitted shall not exceed the anticipated quantities specified in this paragraph. Only actual quantities performed shall be invoiced.

In accordance with FAR 52-217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, the Contracting Officer may exercise option items by written notice to the Contractor within the Period of Performance, but no less than 30 days prior to the end of the Period of Performance. The Period of Performance may be extended to accommodate performing Option Items.

Table 1 – Base Year Sampling Summary Parameter Reporting

Level1 Number of Samples2

Sample Frequency

Number of Yearly Samples2

Base Item Oil and Grease 5.0 mg/L < /= 53 Weekly < /= 53

Base Item Polychlorinated Biphenyls

(PCB)

Per EPA Method 608.3 µg/L

< /= 3 Semi-annual < /= 3

Option Item Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Standard Method 2540D

</=50 Optional </=50

Total < /= 106 1 Laboratory analytical methods must achieve a minimum level of at least the value listed in the table.

2 The actual number of samples will vary based on project equipment operational status and sampling error.

Table 2 – Option Year 1 Sampling Summary Parameter Reporting

Level1 Number of Samples2

Sample Frequency

Number of Yearly Samples2

Base Item Oil and Grease 5.0 mg/L < /= 53 Monthly </=53 Base Item Polychlorinated

Biphenyls (PCB) Per EPA Method 608.3 µg/L

< /= 3 Semi-annual < /= 3

Option Item Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Standard Method 2540D mg/L

</=50 Optional </=50

Total < /= 106 1 Laboratory analytical methods must achieve a minimum level of at least the value listed in the table.

2 The actual number of samples will vary based on project equipment operational status and sampling error.

Table 3 – Option Years 2, 3, Sampling Summary Parameter Reporting

Level1 Number of Samples2

Sample Frequency

Number of Yearly Samples2

Base Item Oil and Grease 5.0 mg/L < /= 53 Monthly < /= 53 Base Item Polychlorinated

Biphenyls

(PCB)

Per EPA Method 608.3 µg/L

< /= 2 Semi-annual < /= 2

Option Item Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Standard Method 2540D

</=50 Optional </=50 mg/L

Total < /= 105 1 Laboratory analytical methods must achieve a minimum level of at least the value listed in the table.

2 The actual number of samples will vary based on project equipment operational status and sampling error.

Table 4 – Option Year 4 Sampling Summary Parameter Reporting

Level1 Number of Samples2

Sample Frequency

Number of Yearly Samples2

Base Item Oil and Grease 5.0 mg/L < /= 53 Monthly </= 53 Option Item Total Suspended

Solids (TSS) Standard Method 2540D mg/L

</=50 Optional </=50

Option Item Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/L </=3 Optional </=3

Option Item Total Organic Carbon mg/L </=3 Optional </=3

Total < /= 109

1 Laboratory analytical methods must achieve a minimum level of at least the value listed in the table.

2 The actual number of samples will vary based on project equipment operational status and sampling error.

In the event samples are delivered above their temperature requirements or outside their hold time, the Analytical laboratory shall immediately contact project listed in Section #7 and not conduct any analysis of samples above the recommended temperature range.

6.0 Supplies

The laboratory shall supply all materials and equipment for the safe and method appropriate handling, collection, and preservation of samples. Shipping and sample containers and supplies shall be suitable for the sample matrix and analytical method.

The laboratory shall provide sample bottle kits to the Albeni Falls Dam Project in properly sized sample coolers. A typical sample bottle kit shall include:

Properly sized sample coolers Pre-labeled and preserved sample bottles Materials for holding wet ice.

Temperature blanks Sampling instructions Sufficient shipping labels Chain of custody forms Packaging instructions: Any materials required to ship samples, including boxes, packing peanuts, tape, etc.

The laboratory shall deliver the appropriate amount of sample bottle kits and coolers at a monthly or bi-weekly delivery schedule. Enough coolers will be supplied that allow the project to keep samples once packaged for delivery at 4 ℃ (+/- 2 ℃) until delivered to the laboratory.

Coolers will be labeled for proper DOT shipment and sent to the project address listed in Section #7.

In addition to the sample kits, the laboratory must provide additional two (2) supply of sample bottles and labels to be held in stock at the project to be used as replacements for damaged bottles or unplanned verification sampling.

7.0 Deliverables

Accurate and complete analytical results shall be provided both in hardcopy and electronically in a searchable PDF. All electronic laboratory reports shall be submitted to the Corps within 5 business days of sample receipt by the laboratory. Paper copies of laboratory reports shall be sent out no later than 10 days after receiving the samples unless otherwise requested by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and agreed upon by the laboratory. All analytical reports shall contain Level II QC data packages including the following at a minimum as appropriate.

Analytical results Case Narrative Surrogate recoveries Chain-of-custody.

Method blank Laboratory control sample (LCS) and duplicate (LCSD) Matrix spike (MS) and Matrix spike duplicate (MSD)

If discrepancies are found, an updated report will be created and sent electronically and as a paper copy to the project contact.

Exceedances of reporting levels will be reported to the project contact listed in Section #7 immediately.

All electronic laboratory reports shall be submitted to james.p.wrightson@usace.army.mil and a hardcopy sent to the project contact listed below.

Albeni Falls Dam Project Warehouse Attn: James Wrightson 2376 E. Hwy 2 Oldtown, ID 83822

8.0 Shipping

The Contractor shall provide/coordinate regularly scheduled pickup and delivery. The Contractor shall be required to accept shipments for pickup until the close of business established by each shipping activity, confirm shipments for pickup, and adhere to the delivery schedules of each receiving activity. Return shipping options shall be provided that allow the coolers to be delivered back to the Contractor’s laboratory at 4 ℃ (+/- 2 ℃) until delivered and received by the laboratory. Shipping should be overnight or expedited to safeguard viability of samples and to ensure timely reporting and all costs will be the responsibility of the contractor.

The Contractor shall provide delivery/return service between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. local time, Monday through Thursday, excluding observed federal holidays as listed here:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay- leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview

9.0 Installation Security

The Contractor shall comply with all local security regulations. Security regulations are directive in nature and shall be adhered to by all Contractor personnel.

10.0 Pick Up Locations

Albeni Falls Dam Project Warehouse Attn: James Wrightson 2376 E. Hwy 2 Oldtown, ID 83822

11.0 Additional Services

The Contractor shall not perform any services under this contract which are considered by the Contractor to be a change in the work, or services required by this agreement without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

12.0 Correction of Unsatisfactory Work

The Contractor shall adhere to the requirements outlined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The Contracting Officer’s Representative maintains the right to reject any work that is found to be in error, incomplete, illegible, or in any way not conforming to the specifications outlined in this purchase order. The Contractor shall be liable for all costs in connection with correcting such errors. Corrective work may be performed by Government forces or by Contractor forces at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

13.0 Use of Information

The information developed, gathered, assembled, and reproduced by the Contractor or its Subcontractors, or their associates in fulfillment of the task order requirements as defined in or related to this Statement of Work, will become the complete property of the Government.

Therefore, the Contractor will not use the information for any purpose at any time without the written consent of the Contracting Officer.

14.0 Release of Information

Reports and information generated under this contract become the property of the Government and distribution by the Contractor to any source, for any purpose, at any time, without the written consent of the Contracting Officer is prohibited.

15.0 Invoicing

Each sample will receive a unique alpha-numeric sample number. The sample number will include the Task Code, Project name, 3 or 4-digit outfall number, 6-digit date, and 4-digit 24-hour clock. For example, a sample collected at outfall 001 at 0925 on April 24, 2024, at Albeni Falls Dam would have the following identifier: H-Albeni Falls- 001-04-24-24-0925.

The Task Code is a single letter H or J. The letters stand for Hydro or Joint and represents the funding source of the sample taken. Invoices will need to be broken down for billing based on the Task Code and sample type.

Payment will be made after receipt of a proper invoice. When submitting invoices please ensure that the contract number is on the invoice, along with the business name that matches the legal name in the System for Award Management (SAM) record and not the ‘Doing Business As’

(DBA)

Failure to ensure that the legal business name on the invoice and the legal business name in the SAM record could delay the processing of the invoice and may result in the invoice being rejected.

Contractor to send billing information to:

Albeni Falls Dam Project Attn: Christine Gokey

2376 E. Hwy 2 Oldtown, ID 83822 Email:christine.m.gokey@usace.army.mil

QASP

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE

PLAN (QASP) For: IPDES LABORATORY

SERVICES

Contract Number:

Contractor’s name: TBD (hereafter referred to as the contractor).

Contract Description: This contract is for laboratory services to include water quality sample analysis for Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit compliance at Albeni Falls Dam, Seattle District Army Corps of Engineers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Performance Management Approach

1.3 Performance Management Strategy

2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 The Contracting Officer

2.2 The Contracting Officer’s Representative

3 IDENTIFICATION OF REQUIRED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/QUALITY LEVELS

4 METHODOLOGIES TO MONITOR PERFORMANCE

4.1 Surveillance Techniques

4.2 Monitoring Forms

5 ANALYSIS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSESSMENT

5.1 Determining Performance

5.2 Documenting Performance

5.3 Reviews and Resolution

ATTACHMENT 1: QUALITY ASSURANCE MONITORING FORM

ATTACHMENT 2: QUALITY ASSURANCE MONITORING CHECKLIST

ATTACHMENT 3: CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

1 INTRODUCTION

This quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP) is pursuant to the requirements listed in the performance work statement (PWS) entitled IPDES Water Quality Analyses. This plan sets forth the procedures and guidelines the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, will use in ensuring the required performance standards or services levels are achieved by the contractor.

1.1 Purpose

1.1.1 The purpose of the QASP is to describe the systematic methods used to monitor performance and to identify the required documentation and the resources to be employed. The QASP provides a means for evaluating whether the contractor is meeting the performance standards/quality levels identified in the PWS and the contractor’s quality control plan (QCP), and to ensure that the government pays only for the level of services received.

1.1.2 This QASP defines the roles and responsibilities of all members of the integrated project team (IPT), identifies the performance objectives, defines the methodologies used to monitor and evaluate the contractor’s performance, describes quality assurance documentation requirements, and describes the analysis of quality assurance monitoring results.

1.2 Performance Management Approach

1.2.1 The PWS structures the acquisition around “what” service or quality level is required, as opposed to “how” the contractor should perform the work (i.e., results, not compliance). This QASP will define the performance management approach taken by USACE Seattle District Projects to monitor and manage the contractor’s performance to ensure the expected outcomes or performance objectives communicated in the PWS are achieved.

Performance management rests on developing a capability to review and analyze information generated through performance assessment. The ability to make decisions based on the analysis of performance data is the cornerstone of performance management; this analysis yields information that indicates whether expected outcomes for the project are being achieved by the contractor.

1.2.2 Performance management represents a significant shift from the more traditional quality assurance (QA) concepts in several ways. Performance management focuses on assessing whether outcomes are being achieved and to what extent. This approach migrates away from scrutiny of compliance with the processes and practices used to achieve the outcome. A performance-based approach enables the contractor to play a large role in how the work is performed, as long as the proposed processes are within the stated constraints. The only exceptions to process reviews are those required by law (federal, state, and local) and compelling business situations, such as safety and health. A “results” focus provides the contractor flexibility to continuously improve and innovate over the course of the contract as long as the critical outcomes expected are being achieved and/or the desired performance levels are being met.

1.3 Performance Management Strategy

1.3.1 The contractor is responsible for the quality of all work performed. The contractor measures that quality through the contractor’s own quality control (QC) program. QC is work output, not workers, and therefore includes all work performed under this contract regardless of whether the work is performed by contractor employees or by subcontractors. The contractor’s QCP will set forth the staffing and procedures for self-inspecting the quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other performance requirements in the PWS. The contractor will develop and implement a performance management system with processes to assess and report its performance to the designated government representative. The contractor’s QCP will set forth the staffing and procedures for self-inspecting the quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other performance requirements in the PWS. This QASP enables the government to take advantage of the contractor’s QC program.

1.3.2 The government representative(s) will monitor performance and review performance reports furnished by the contractor to determine how the contractor is performing against communicated performance objectives. The government will make determination regarding incentives based on performance measurement metric data and notify the contractor of those decisions. The contractor will be responsible for making required changes in processes and practices to ensure performance is managed effectively.

2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 The Contracting Officer

The contracting officer (KO) is responsible for monitoring contract compliance, contract administration, and cost control and for resolving any differences between the observations documented by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), and the contractor. The KO will designate one full-time COR as the government authority for performance management. The number of additional representatives serving as technical inspectors depends on the complexity of the services measured, as well as the contractor’s performance, and must be identified and designated by the KO.

2.2 The Contracting Officer’s Representative

The contracting officer’s representative (COR) is designated in writing by the KO to act as his or her authorized representative to assist in administering a contract. COR limitations are contained in the written appointment letter.

The COR is responsible for technical administration of the project and ensures proper government surveillance of the contractor’s performance. The COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the government’s behalf. Any changes that the contractor deems may affect contract price, terms, or conditions shall be referred to the KO for action. The COR will have the responsibility for completing QA monitoring forms used to document the inspection and evaluation of the contractor’s work performance. Government surveillance may occur under the inspection of services clause for any service relating to the contract.

3 IDENTIFICATION OF REQUIRED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/QUALITY LEVELS

The required performance standards and/or quality levels are included in the PWS and detailed in Table 1. If the contractor meets the required service or performance level, it will be paid the monthly amount agreed on in the contract. The quality of contractor performance will be reported to the Contractor Performance Assessment Reports System (CPARS).

Table 1_Performance Requirements Summary

Performance Objective

Standard

PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

Method of

Surveillance

Conduct sampling meeting quantity requirements

Item #5 Tasking in performance Work Statement

0 deficiencies permitted

Periodic

Conduct sampling meeting frequency requirements

Item #5 Tasking in performance Work Statement

0 deficiencies permitted

Periodic

Conduct sampling meeting parameter requirements

Table 1 Requirements 0 deficiencies permitted

Periodic

Deliver all required supplies bi weekly or monthly

Item #6 Supplies in performance work statement

0 deficiencies permitted

100% Inspection

Deliver electronic results within5 days of receiving samples

Item #7 Deliverables 0 deficiencies permitted

Random Monitoring

Send paper copies to projects within 10 days of receiving samples

Item #7 Deliverables 0 deficiencies permitted

Random Monitoring

Work with project to provide pickup and delivery of lab samples

Item #8 Shipping 0 Deficiencies Permitted

Random Monitoring

4 METHODOLOGIES TO MONITOR PERFORMANCE

4.1 Surveillance Techniques

To minimize the performance management burden, simplified surveillance methods shall be used by the government to evaluate contractor performance when appropriate. The primary methods of surveillance are:

Random Monitoring, which shall be performed by the COR and/or Project Point of Contact (POC) designated inspector.

100% Inspection – Each month or per task order, the COR and/or Project POC shall oversee onsite Contractor activities with respect to the Performance Requirements Summary (Attachment 1) and complete the Quality Assurance Monitoring Form (Attachment 2).

Periodic Inspection – The COR and/or Project POC will perform the periodic inspection on an annual basis using the Quality Assurance Checklist and Monitoring Forms (Attachments 2 & 3). The District ECC as needed will also perform an annual inspection of onsite Contractor activities as well as an inspection of the Contractor’s facilities.

Customer Complaint – Periodic inspections may also be conducted by the COR and/or Project POC because of complaints received from project personnel.

Surveillance results may be used as the basis for actions (to include payment deductions) against the contractor.

In such cases, the Inspection of Services clause in the Contract becomes the basis for the KO’s actions.

4.2 Monitoring Forms

The government’s QA surveillance, accomplished by the COR and/or Project POC, will be reported using the monitoring forms in Attachments 1 and 2. The forms, when completed, will document the government’s assessment of the contractor’s performance under the contract to ensure that the required results are achieved.

5 ANALYSIS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSESSMENT

5.1 Determining Performance

Government shall use metrics and methods designed to determine if performance exceeds, meets, or does not meet a given PRS standard. A rating scale shall be used to determine a positive, neutral, or negative outcome. The following ratings shall be used:

EXCEPTIONAL:

Performance significantly exceeds contract requirements to the Government’s benefit.

SATISFACTORY: Performance meets contractual requirements.

UNSATISFACTORY: Performance does not meet contractual requirements.

5.2 Documenting Performance

5.2.1 Acceptable Performance

The Government shall document positive performance. A report template is attached. Any report may become a part of the supporting documentation for fixed fee payments, award fee payments, or other actions.

5.2.2 Unacceptable Performance

When unacceptable performance occurs, the COR shall inform the contractor. This will normally be in writing unless circumstances necessitate verbal communication. In any case the COR shall document the discussion and place it in the COR file and courtesy copy the KO.

5.3 Reviews and Resolution

5.3.1 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

When the COR determines formal written communication is required, the COR shall prepare a CDR, see attachment 3 and present it to the contractor's primary or alternate point of contact.

5.3.2 Receipt Acknowledgement

The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR in writing. The CDR will specify if the contractor is required to prepare a corrective action plan to document how the contractor shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The CDR will also state how long after receipt the contractor has to present this corrective action plan to the COR. The Government shall review the contractor's corrective action plan to determine acceptability. must coordinate and communicate with the contractor to resolve issues and concerns regarding marginal or unacceptable performance. Any CDRs may become a part of the supporting documentation for contract payment deductions, fixed fee deductions, award fee nonpayment, or other actions deemed necessary by the KO.

5.3.3 Payment Deductions

Due to the critical nature of the support, the contractor’s performance will be compared to contract requirements monthly against the Acceptable Quality Levels using this Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to guide evaluations and the 100% inspection to document findings. The Government’s primary quality assurance procedures are based on validated customer complaints and incidental inspections by the COR.

ATTACHMENT 1 : QUALITY ASSURANCE MONITORING FORM

1. Contract Number:

2. Prepared by: (Name of COR)

3. Date and Time of Observation:

4. Observation:

5. Surveillance Method (Check):

Random Monitoring 100% Inspection Periodic Inspection Customer Complaint

6. Level of Surveillance (Check):

Monthly Annually As needed

7. Percentage of items sampled during survey period: %

8. Analysis of Results:

Observed service provider performance measurement rate: %

Service Provider’s Performance (Check):

Exceptional Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

9. Narrative of Performance During Survey Period:

PREPARED BY: DATE:

ATTACHMENT 2 : QUALITY ASSURANCE MONITORING CHECKLIST

1 Sampling Yes/No Date Comments

Correct Sample Quantity

Correct Sample Frequency

Correct Sample Parameters

2 Equipment

Properly Sized Coolers

Sample Bottles

Wet Ice Bags – Containers

Temperature Blanks

Sampling Instructions

Shipping Labels

Chain of Custody Forms

Packaging Instructions

3 Performance Yes/No Date Comments

Supplies Delivered on Time

Reports Delivered on Time

4 Deliverables Yes/No Date Comments

Analytical Results

Case Narrative

Surrogate Recoveries

Chain-of-Custody

Method Blank

Laboratory Control Sample

Laboratory Control Sample Duplicate

Matrix Spike

Matrix Spike Duplicate

W912DW25Q0010

1. Contract Number:

2. TO: (Contractor Point of Contact)

3. FROM: (Contracting Officer Representative)

4. Date and Time of observed discrepancy:

5. Source of Complaint:

6. Discrepancy:

7. Corrective Action Plan:

A written corrective action plan is required and provided to the undersigned.

8. Government actions (payment deductions, performance evaluation meetings, or other actions):

Prepared by:

Signature – Contracting Officer Representative Date Received by:

Signature – Contractor Point of Contact Date

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 1003 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 2003 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 3002 Destination Government Destination Government 3003 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government 4003 Destination Government Destination Government 4004 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

14-FEB-2026

N/A ALBENI FALLS DAM PROJECT OFFICE

CHRISTINE M. KIMEL

2376 HIGHWAY 2

OLDTOWN ID 83822

208-437-7232

960513

0002 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

14-FEB-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1003 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2003 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3002 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3003 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4002 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4003 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4004 POP 15-FEB-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain

Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-- Representation

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2024

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination JAN 1991 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed

Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General AUG 2019 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

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

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

JAN 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

MAY 2024

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

JAN 2023

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program FEB 2024 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues JAN 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea OCT 2024

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

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

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

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

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

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

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

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

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

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

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

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

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

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

(End of provision)

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Predecessor legal name: ____.

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

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

REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)

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

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

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that--

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

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

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

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

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

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

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

(b) The Offeror represents that--

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

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

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

- price

- lab certification

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer,…