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Technical Exhibit 6 – Key Subcontractors and Key Personnel

Key Subcontractors (The Contractor shall list its key subcontractors and their proposed functions)

Key Personnel (The Contractor shall list its key personnel and their job titles)

Solicitation: W912DY-15-R-0216 Contract: W912DY-15-D-XXXX

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/WORK STATEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL / ORDNANCE ACTIVITIES

AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE

PACIFIC OCEAN DIVISION (POD)

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR)

10 December 2015

1.0 OBJECTIVE.

1.1 The objective of this this indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) is to procure the services of firms to perform Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) responses involving conventional munitions; Environmental Compliance and Remediation Services (ECRS); and Other Munitions-Related Services (OMRS), as necessary to enable lands and waters to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose.

1.2 The study areas may include, but not be limited to, State of Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands other US possessions and Kwajalein Atoll.

Although work could occur within the entire Pacific Ocean Division’s area of responsibility, awarded contracts will not be pre-arranged for the remote possibility of work occurring within, Japan, Korea, and State of Alaska. Prior to any task order being awarded for work in these areas, specific requirements will be added to the contract on an “as needed” basis for the required task order.

1.3 The Contractor shall safely locate, identify, recover, evaluate, manage and make final disposition of Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC), Munitions Constituents (MC) and Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW) at various currently and formerly used defense sites, property adjoining currently and formerly used defense sites, other federally controlled/owned sites, as well as sites in foreign jurisdictions. Work performed under this contract may include project planning; assessments; inspections; surveys; remedial or removal actions;; sampling and analysis; engineering containment and filtration; recovery; storage;

transportation, and disposal of MEC, MC, HTRW; monitoring; data management; permitting;

public involvement; and security support. In addition, for OMRS the work may also include anomaly avoidance, construction support, range clearance.

1.4 Specific services and task activities are listed in Paragraph 3. The description of work stated herein provides a general understanding of the Contractor functions to be performed; individual Task Orders will contain the specific performance-based requirements.

2.0 GENERAL.

2.1 The Contractor shall perform Environmental Compliance and Remediation Services to protect human health and the environment from risks associated with HTRW, MC, and other adverse environmental conditions, as well as MMRP/OMRS services to protect human health and the environment from hazards associated with military munitions. For the purposes of this contract the term “HTRW response” represents any and all work required under environmental remediation. The terms "Munitions or MC Response", "MEC or MC operations", "Munitions Response activities", and "Munitions Response Sites (MRS)" generally apply to work performed under the Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP). The terms "other munitions related services (OMRS)", “other munitions related operations", "other munitions related activities", and "other munitions related sites" generally apply to non-MMRP work involving munitions.

Specific services and task activities are listed in Paragraph 3.

2.2 Permits and Licenses. The Contractor shall obtain the permits and licenses necessary to conduct work required by this Contract including, but not necessarily limited to, environmental permits, building permits, licenses to purchase explosives, and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for the transport of MEC, MC, and HTRW on public highways. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including TB 700-2, when transporting MEC and/or MPPEH.

2.3 Authority, Applicable Laws and Regulations. The authority includes but is not limited to the requirements of the following: the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970, the Defense Environmental Restoration Program, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and its amendment, the Clean Air Act and its amendments, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. The Contractor shall perform this work in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for acquiring the latest version of applicable regulatory or agency guidance, including but not limited to the referenced documents cited in this Solicitation and/or subsequent Task Orders issued after award of the Contract, unless otherwise specified.

2.4 Publications and References. All work under this contract shall be in accordance with the applicable publications and references in this Section C.

2.5 Data Ownership and Data Rights. All reports and data whatsoever, including all electronic data and software, generated under this contract will be determined by negotiation IAW the DFARS. When submitting proposals, offerors shall identify IAW DFARS 252.227-7017 to the extent known all technical data or software that will be delivered with restrictions on its use, release, or disclosure.

2.6 Safety and Health Program. The Contractor shall develop and implement a written Safety and Health Program in accordance with guidelines specified in EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall ensure that its subcontractors, suppliers, and support personnel follow all safety and health provisions established in the approved Accident Prevention Plan (APP) for the site. A Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) shall be included in the APP as an Attachment. No work shall be undertaken at any project site by a Contractor without an approved APP/SSHP work plan.

The Government reserves the right to stop work under this contract for any violations at no additional cost to the Government. The Government will verify that the Contractor has implemented corrective action before allowing continued performance under the contract.

2.6.1 Medical Surveillance. All personnel performing onsite activities shall participate in an ongoing medical surveillance program meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120.

2.6.2 Personal Protective Equipment. A written Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program is required IAW 29CFR1910.120 (g) (5), 29 CFR 1926.65(g)(5); as well as the respiratory protection requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134 and EM 385-1-1. When working with radioactive material, the respiratory protection requirements of 10 CFR 20 must be met. All employees working within a radiologically restricted area shall receive appropriate dosimetry monitoring for radiation exposure in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Personnel working with biological waste or materiel shall meet the requirements of 42 CFR. 73, 7 CFR 331, and 9 CFR 121 and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health

(NIH).

2.8 Munitions with Unknown Liquid Filler. During conventional MEC or other munitions related operations, if the Contractor identifies or suspects an unknown liquid filled munition, the Contractor shall immediately withdraw upwind from the work area and contact the responsible Contracting Officer and the appropriate point of contact in their Work Plan (WP)/Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall secure the area and provide two personnel located upwind of the suspect unknown liquid filled munition to secure the site until relieved by the Department of the Army emergency response personnel. Additional support may be required by the emergency response personnel, e.g. construction of blast mitigation controls. Additional reporting instructions are contained in the Interim Guidance for Chemical Warfare Material (CWM) Responses, dated 1 April 2009.

2.9 Improved Conventional Munitions. (ICM). Prior to entering areas/ranges contaminated with Improved Conventional Munitions (ICMs) or submunitions, a Department of the Army (DA) a Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Document (DARAD) in accordance with DA Pam 385-30 must be conducted by the Contractor and approved by the affected installation or for FUDS properties, the executing Corps district. If an ICM or submunition is found at a site not previously known to contain ICMs or submunitions, work will cease the Contractor will contact the responsible Contracting Officer and the appropriate point of contact in their Work Plan (WP)/Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall secure the area and provide two personnel to secure the site until relieved by the Department of the Army emergency response personnel. Additional support may be required by the emergency response personnel, e.g., construction of blast mitigation controls.

2.10 HTRW at MMRP/OMRS. During Munitions Responses or other munitions related operations, the Contractor may encounter HTRW material containers, landfills, Open Burning/Open Detonation (OB/OD) areas, ground spills, contaminated surface water, or contaminated groundwater. If suspected HTRW of unknown origin and nature is encountered, the Contractor shall immediately stop work in the affected area, and notify the responsible KO and the appropriate point of contact in their WP/APP. The Contractor shall take necessary actions to protect the safety of its workforce, the public, and the environment in close consultation with the Contracting Officer.

2.11 HTRW. Work performed at HTRW locations will generally follow the CERCLA process.

However, some projects may follow the RCRA Corrective Action process for active installations.

If disposal is required per the Task Order, the Contractor shall ensure that all hazardous waste is properly transported to and disposed of at a permitted Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) in compliance with all applicable International, Federal, State, and local requirements.

2.12 Laboratory Capabilities.

2.12.1 Laboratories must demonstrate compliance with the DoD Quality Systems Manual (DoD QSM) (latest version) through accreditation by the DoD Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP) for all project-required parameters. A list of laboratories accredited under DoD ELAP can be found at the DoD ELAP Denix web site at http://www.denix.osd.mil/edqw/Accreditation/AccreditedLabs.cfm. The laboratory used shall have experience handling media potentially contaminated with munitions constituents and shall be identified early in the project planning (at the proposal stage). For additional details on laboratory requirements, see DID HNC-005.01.

2.12.2 Any laboratory performing chemical analysis must provide its DoD ELAP accreditation certificate and supporting documentation to the applicable Military Munitions Design Center (MM DC) in order to be approved by that MM DC. If the laboratory fails to meet project-specific requirements, the KO or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) may require the contractor to stop using this laboratory and obtain analytical services from another qualified laboratory that can meet project-specific requirements. The contract laboratory may not subcontract analytical services to another laboratory without the approval of the Contracting Officer. The subcontracted laboratory must meet all requirements for the contract laboratory.

2.12.3 Geotechnical Testing Laboratories. Geotechnical testing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of ER 1110-1-8157, Geotechnical Data Quality Management for Hazardous Waste Remedial Activities, to include laboratory requirements specified in ASTM D- 3740. The laboratory shall have experience performing physical testing of materials potentially contaminated with HTRW or MC. The types of laboratory services anticipated under this contract include, but are not limited to, mechanical analysis (sieve analysis), hydrometer analysis, Atterberg Limits, soils classifications, permeability, standard and modified proctor tests and relative density tests.

http://www.denix.osd.mil/edqw/Accreditation/AccreditedLabs.cfm

2.12.4 Task Order proposals shall identify the primary laboratory and secondary laboratory (ies) to be used for geotechnical laboratories and laboratories performing chemical analysis.

2.13 Security. When work is performed at a military installation, the Contractor shall comply with all security requirements of that installation. In accordance with Engineering Regulation, ER 380-1-18 (http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/), Section 4, foreign nationals who work on USACE contracts or task orders shall be approved by the HQUSACE Foreign Disclosure Officer or higher before beginning work on the contract/task order. This regulation includes subcontractor employees. The contractor shall submit to the Contracting office the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract/task order, along with documentation to verify that he/she was legally admitted into the United States and has authority to work in the U.S. Additional security requirements may apply such as those required to fulfill OPORD 2013-74 (Integrating Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC) into the USACE Acquisition Process).

2.14 Insurance:

2.14.1 Defense Base Act Insurance. See the contract clause entitled Worker's Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act).

2.14.2 Pollution Legal Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall have pollution legal liability insurance (also known as pollution liability insurance or environmental impairment insurance) with a minimum coverage of two million dollars per incidence and five million dollars per aggregate when conducting any hazardous/toxic wastes activities or MMRP activities.

2.15 Performance-Based Milestones/Objectives: The Government defines Performance Based Milestones/Objectives as the desired outcome(s) that have been defined in the Performance Work Statement in clear, simple, concise, results-oriented, measurable and legally enforceable terms.

The Government defines the completion of a Performance Based Milestone/Objective as: an outcome that has been 100% completed and approved and accepted by the approval authority under the Task Order/Contract. Simply meeting the Milestone/Objective, (i.e., submittal of a document for review) is not the same as completion of the Milestone/Objective. Only upon the completion, approval, and acceptance will the Government pay for that Milestone/Objective.

2.16 A Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a Task Order will to every extent possible:

– Define desired results/outcomes.

– Define what level of performance is expected (and ensure it is meaningful, measurable and fair) and use performance standards and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans

(QASP).

– Provide all information known about the site(s), or where it can be located and accessed by the Contractor.

– Define incentives and disincentives.

– Define the terms using clear and concise language avoiding vague or broad statements.

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/

3.0 SPECIFIC SERVICES.

3.1 Task Orders. Task Orders issued under this Contract may be Firm-Fixed Price and/or Cost- Reimbursable incorporating Service (Contract Act) or Davis-Bacon Act wages, as applicable, depending on the type of work being performed in each individual Task Order. For each Task Order under this contract, the Government will provide a specific Scope of Work (SOW) or PWS describing at a minimum the work required to be performed, performance metrics, schedule requirements, types and numbers of submittals, and places for review. The Contractor shall, upon award of a Task Order, supply all personnel, tools, equipment, communications, transportation, materials and supervision (except as otherwise noted) to integrate, manage, and execute all specified aspects of the Task Order. If GFP/GFE is provided, it will be stated in the individual Task Order and will be accounted for in accordance with the approved property control plan (PCP) and any site specific addendum to the PCP. If property is acquired by the Contractor under a Cost-Reimbursable task/Task Order in the performance of the work, the Contractor acquired property (CAP) will also be accounted for in the same manner.

3.2 Site Visit.

3.2.1 Pre-proposal. A site visit may be authorized by the KO to assist in the preparation of the Contractor’s proposal. Cost for this site visit will be at the Contractor’s own expense. The Government strongly encourages, but does not require, the Contractor to prepare an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) to ensure extra safety precautions are taken to avoid an accident. No intrusive activities shall be conducted during the site visit and site access restrictions may apply.

3.2.2 Post Task Order award. A site visit may be authorized by the KO to assist in the preparation of the initial Work Plan (WP) for field activities. Cost for this site visit will be covered under the Task Order. The contractor shall prepare an (AAPP) and submit it to the responsible KO for acceptance before the site visit. The format of the AAPP shall comply with current USACE guidance. The contractor will not conduct any intrusive activities during the site visit.

3.3 Project Planning Documents. The Contractor shall prepare and submit, for KO acceptance, a WP/QAPP in accordance with DD Form 1423, EM 385-1-97, EM 200-1-15, DID HNC-001.01, or other guidance as specified by the KO, describing how the required effort will be accomplished. Work Plans for some projects may require a Security Plan as specified in the Task Order. The Contractor may not mobilize to the site or begin working until the KO has accepted the WP and issued a Notice to Proceed (NTP). MEC-related operations may not begin until applicable explosives safety plans (i.e., Explosive Safety Submission (ESS), Explosive Siting Plan (ESP)), have been approved.

3.4 Task Activities. Typical activities under Task Orders to this contract may include, but are not limited to:

3.4.1 Administrative and Permanent Record Files. Establish and maintain Administrative and Permanent Record files for projects in formats required in the project Task Order.

3.4.2 Aesthetic Studies. Aesthetic studies shall be required to determine impacts on the view plane, landscaping, and project designs. The Contractor may be required to assess the impact of the project on the aesthetic environment.

3.4.3 Air Monitoring. Conduct on-site work area and site perimeter air monitoring for protecting workers, visitors, public, and the environment.

3.4.4 Anomaly Avoidance. Provide support to field operations as necessary to avoid buried anomalies and surface munitions.

3.4.5 Anomaly Investigation. Excavate and evaluate target anomalies to determine their identity, size, composition, depth, location and condition.

3.4.6 Antiterrorism Compliance

The Contractor shall ensure contracts comply with Integrating Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC) provisions of the FAR, DFARS, and USACE specific contracting policy guidance.

3.4.7 Blast-Effects Engineering Analysis. Perform complex engineering analyses of the effects of the overpressure, heat, fragmentation, and related factors resulting from detonations and implement effective mitigation measures.

3.4.8 Chemical Sampling and Analysis. Perform chemical sampling and analyses (both on-site and off-site) for MC, HTRW, and other target compound list chemicals as required.

3.4.9 Community Relations. Perform community relations actions to include but not limited to:

restoration and advisory board support, public meeting support, community restoration planning, and other stakeholder forums that facilitate public involvement; perform educational awareness training; establish and maintain Administrative Records, prepare Community Relations Plans for various response, service and support activities.

3.4.10 Not Used.

3.4.11 Construction Support. Provide support at construction sites to ensure safety of construction personnel to include but not limited to clearing anomalies prior to intrusive construction operations, visual surveillance and reconnaissance, performing demolition operations, etc.

3.4.12 Cost Analysis. Perform cost analyses for various responses, service and support activities.

3.4.13 Cost Engineering Support. Develop cost-to-complete estimates that support the environmental liability reporting for the Army Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) program, the Army Installation Restoration Program and other USACE customers. Provide ancillary services such as review of cost estimating products, maintenance of the unit price book, review of Remedial Action Cost Engineering and Requirements (RACER) cost models and assemblies, and other related tasks.

3.4.14 Dig and Haul. Properly recover, treat, store, transport, and dispose of contaminated environmental media.

3.4.15 Not Used.

3.4.16 Engineering Support or Design. Provide engineering support or design for various responses, service and support activities.

3.4.17 Environmental Assessment. Perform environmental assessments to assess potential impacts of and alternatives to federal action.

3.4.18 Environmental Impact Statement. Prepare Environmental Impact Statements to assess the potential impacts of and alternatives to federal actions.

3.4.19 Environmental Master Planning. Develop Environmental Master Plans for various responses, service and support activities.

3.4.20 Environmental Restoration. Environmental Restoration to include but not limited to:

chemical treatment, neutralization, incineration, stabilization, fixation or encapsulation.

3.4.21 Evacuations. Perform necessary coordination with property owners to evacuate the public from areas within exclusion zones during various responses, service and support activities as required.

3.4.22 Not Used.

3.4.23 Not Used

3.4.24 Field Reconnaissance. Verify or substantiate past usage of specific areas as well as presence of MEC, MC or HTRW by conducting field reconnaissance.

3.4.25 Feasibility Studies. Perform feasibility studies for various responses, service and support activities.

3.4.26 Geologic and Hydrogeologic Support. Provide geological and hydrogeological support, including but not limited to: the design, oversight, and installation of soil/rock borings, monitoring wells and/or extraction wells; the proper development and sampling of such wells;

the analysis and interpretation of collected samples; the analysis of ground water flow; borehole or trench logging and sampling for geotechnical and chemical analysis; and the oversight and logging for the abandonment of wells.

3.4.27 Geographic Information System. Develop Geographic Information System (GIS) databases; create and manage a computerized GIS for various responses, service and support activities.

3.4.28 Geophysical Surveys and Mapping. Perform digital and analog geophysical surveys using instruments capable of detecting, locating, and identifying underground features for various response, service and support activities.

3.4.29 Groundwater Wells. Perform design, drilling, installation and development of groundwater monitoring wells, production wells, extraction wells, piezometers or other instrumentation.

3.4.30 Historical Data Analysis. Conduct witness interviews, collect and analyze historical information such as photographs, records, data, and documents to identify past use of a site.

3.4.31 Historical Record Reviews. Perform review of Archives and Real Estate records, site inspections to determine but not limited to the following; inventories, eligibility, boundaries, historical usage.

3.4.32 Implement Green and Sustainable Remediation (GSR) Practices: The Contractor shall include process of considering, incorporating, documenting, and evaluating the benefits of green and sustainable remediation (GSR) practices Pursuant to the Department of Defense (DoD) Memorandum “Consideration of Green and Sustainable Remediation Practices in the Defense Environmental Restoration Program” (DoD, 2009), GSR employs strategies throughout the remedial process that:

• Use natural resources and energy efficiently;

• Reduce negative impacts on the environment;

• Minimize or eliminate pollution at its source;

• Protect and benefit the community at large; and

• Reduce waste to the greatest extent possible.

3.4.33 Innovative Technology. Investigate, develop, demonstrate, validate, and apply emerging technology tools, techniques, methodologies, and equipment for various responses, service and support activities.

3.4.34 Institutional Analysis. Identify and evaluate the local regulatory, demographic, and related factors that may affect, or be affected by the use and management of real property potentially containing or contaminated with HTRW, MEC, MC or other munitions.

3.4.35 Instructional Support. Provide instruction, training, and/or develop training materials and training aids, for various responses, services, and support activities otherwise within scope of this contract.

3.4.36 Landfill Liners and Covers. Design, construct, install and/or monitor temporary and permanent liners and covers for landfills.

3.4.37 Not Used

3.4.38 Long Term Management (LTM). Perform LTM activities to include 5-Year reviews.

3.4.39 MEC-related operations or other munitions related operations. Provide the necessary personnel and equipment for any operation with the purpose of intentional physical contact with MEC, MC. The procedures used during Munitions Response actions and other munitions related operations shall comply with those contained in Engineering Manual 385-1-97, the accepted WP, and approved explosives safety plans (ESS, ESP). If burning/detonating operations cannot be conducted on-site, the Contractor shall pack and transport all MEC and/or MPPEH to an approved storage or disposal area. If MEC are encountered that cannot be moved due to its condition and the location prevents disposal in place, then the project’s USACE OE Safety Specialist or Range Control shall be notified.

3.4.40 Monitoring (Short and Long term). Monitor environmental treatment processes for various responses, service and support activities. These activities may include sampling and analysis of treatment process influent, effluent, and residuals; soil; air emissions; ground water; or other environmental media.

3.4.41 Operation and Maintenance (Short and Long term). Operate and maintain environmental treatment processes for HTRW remediation projects.

3.4.42 Potential Responsible Party Process Studies. The potential responsible party (PRP) process under CERCLA requires qualified investigators to conduct a comprehensive search of property ownership and operational activities, interviews, data review, legal analyses, develop cost/benefit analyses, evaluate potential assets of the project, audit costs claimed for contribution or recovery and prepare an estimate for reasonable future costs of any work.

3.4.43 Not Used.

3.4.44 Not Used.

3.4.45 Remedial Investigations. Perform remedial investigations to support various response, service and support activities.

3.4.46 Remedial and Removal Response Actions. Perform short-term, long-term, and permanent actions as necessary to achieve clean-up of media contaminated with materials including but not limited to ordnance scrap, ordnance firing systems, UXO, MEC, MC, HTRW, or other environmental contamination. Response actions may include sorting, sampling and analysis, decontamination, neutralization, recycling, consolidation, disposal, and removal of drums, tanks, structural and other materials.

3.4.47 Risk Assessment. Perform quantitative and/or qualitative risk assessments and/or impact analyses and/or hazard assessment to support various response, service and support activities.

3.4.48 Remedial and Removal Response Actions. Perform short-term, long-term, and permanent actions as necessary to achieve clean-up of media contaminated with materials including but not limited to ordnance scrap, ordnance firing systems, UXO, MEC, MC, HTRW, or other environmental contamination. Response actions may include sorting, sampling and analysis, decontamination, neutralization, recycling, consolidation, disposal, and removal of drums, tanks, structural and other materials.

3.4.49 Scientific and Technical Studies. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel as specified by each task order to conduct scientific and/or technological studies in areas such as marine biology, aquatic biology, wetlands ecology, flora, fauna, water quality, noise quality, air quality, coral reef ecology, chemical analyses, subsurface investigations, geologic and soil surveys, flood plain management, water resources planning, hydrological studies, hazardous/toxic wastes, resource conservation, natural resources management, alternate energy, land use planning, industrial hygiene, cost-benefit analyses, economic analyses, groundwater resources, environmental audits, and coastal zone management. In performing these studies, the Contractor shall adhere to established procedures and/or guidelines as depicted in the Scope of Work (SOW) of each task order

3.4.50 Site Inspections. Perform site inspections for various responses, service and support activities.

3.4.51 Site Security. Provide site security to include but not limited to security plans, fencing, barriers, signage, intrusion detection systems, or guard service as required for various response, service and support activities. At a minimum, the Contractor shall maintain all areas to minimize the risk of injury or accident and prevent unauthorized access. When working at BRAC or active installations, there may be additional installation-specific security requirements that shall be followed.

3.4.52 Social Impact Assessments (SIA). A social impact assessment is a study which defines, evaluates, and assesses the impact of a proposed project on the surrounding public in their social context. The purposes of the SIA are to identify, describe, assess, and evaluate socioeconomic characteristics of the affected populations (public); describe the social interaction among and between the populations; assess the changes in existing baseline conditions as compared to the future conditions resulting with and without the proposed alternatives; evaluate the alternatives;

and develop mitigation measures concerning changes or effects of the alternatives. The SIA shall describe public perceptions of, concerns with, and community response to various proposed actions. The SIA is to be based on the state-of-the-art methods developed to address specific task order requirements.

3.4.53 Support Facilities. Install and operate support facilities (e.g., site project office, command post, decontamination facilities, roads, and utilities) and establish exclusion, contamination reduction, and support zones. The site project office shall include space for one or more Government representatives. The Contractor shall locate staging and demolition areas, subject to Government approval.

3.4.54 Surveying. Provide location surveys along with conventional and global positioning system (GPS) mapping to support various responses, service and support activities.

3.4.55 Technical Project Planning. Participate in and facilitate meetings with DoD personnel, regulatory agencies, restoration advisory boards, and other stakeholders to determine appropriate approaches to project implementation.

3.4.56 Treatability Studies. Perform laboratory, bench-scale, and field trials of approaches to optimize clean-up of contaminated media.

3.4.57 Waste Collection and Control. Provide process control (i.e. waste management from point of origin to controlled final disposition) for various waste streams to include but not limited to:

lithium batteries, asbestos, waste oils, DFAC oils, antifreeze, hydrocarbon contaminated soils, and sewage sludge via standardized safe disposal practices, environmental laws, and regulations.

4.0 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERABLES.

4.1 Program Management. The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Status Report each month for the duration of the task order in accordance with DD Form 1423 and DID HNC-010.01.

4.2 Project Management. The Contractor shall execute each task under the direction of a Project Manager (PM), meeting the qualification requirements of paragraph 5.4.5.

4.3 Quality Management. The Contractor is responsible for the control of product quality and for offering to the Government for acceptance only those products/services that conform to the contractual requirements. Quality Assurance Projects Plans shall be prepared in accordance with EM 200-1-15 other applicable quality control guidance may also be apllicable.

4.4 Presentations and Meetings. The frequency and locations of presentations and meetings will be identified in each Task Order.

4.5 Contract Deliverables. Contract deliverables shall be prepared and submitted as required by individual Task Orders.

4.6 Logs, Reports, and Record keeping. The Contractor shall maintain safety inspection reports, accident/incident reports, medical certifications, training logs, monitoring results, QC records, etc. The Contractor shall maintain all exposure and medical monitoring records in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.

4.7 Review Comments. Various reviewers shall have the opportunity to review submittals made by the Contractor. The Contractor shall review all comments received and evaluate their appropriateness based upon their merit and the requirements of the individual Task Order. The Contractor shall provide written responses to all comments and incorporate comments as appropriate. The Contractor shall not non-concur with a comment without discussing with the Government and/or comment maker. Subsequent document submittals shall be provided in redline-strikeout text to facilitate comment back checking unless otherwise directed by the KO or

PM.

4.8 Telephone Conversations/Correspondence Records/Meeting Minutes. The Contractor shall keep a record of each phone conversation, written correspondence concerning the individual Task Order and meeting minutes in accordance with IGD 14-01 (EM 200-1-15). A copy of these records shall be attached to the Project Status Report.

4.9 Project Status Reports. The Contractor shall prepare and submit Project Status Reports in accordance with DID HNC-010.01 and include any other items required in the individual Task Order.

4.10 Government Furnished Property and Services.

4.10.1 In accordance with the “Government Property (Fixed-Price Contracts)” and the “Government Property (Cost-Reimbursement, Time-and-Material, or Labor-Hour Contracts)” clauses, the Government will provide certain materials for exclusive use by the Contractor as deemed appropriate for the Contractor to perform the requirements of each task order. The Government makes no representation that the materials furnished by the Government are completely sufficient to accomplish the requirements of a particular task order. Government materials necessary for the performance of requirements of a task order which have not been previously delivered to the Contractor will be provided when a task order is issued. The Contractor shall check the items furnished for adequacy and accuracy prior to utilization. The Contractor is not authorized to distribute Government-supplied materials without the express approval of the Contracting Officer.

4.10.2 Upon completion or termination of the contract, all Government owned property shall be returned to the Government in the same condition as received, except for normal wear and tear.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any repairs or replacement caused by the negligence or abuse by the Contractor, Contractor employees, or subcontractors.

4.10.3 Property. The Contractor shall not use property provided by the Government for any purpose other than in the performance of this contract.

4.10.4 Joint Inventory for Government Furnished Property Provided Under Task Orders. Prior to start of a task order, the losing and gaining Contractors, in conjunction with the KO or designated representative and other Government personnel deemed necessary, shall jointly inventory the property to be furnished to the gaining Contractor, to determine the exact condition and serviceability of Government furnished property. Upon completion of the inventory, the gaining Contractor shall then certify the findings of this inventory, assume accounting responsibility, and shall take over the property on a hand receipt from the Contract Administrator. The contractor shall control and maintain all property receipted as required by this contract. Physical shortages and detailed circumstances relative to loss and/or extensive damage will be documented at the time of the inventory to provide the appropriate adjustment of records. Inventory procedures for property accountability will be in accordance with ARs 710-2 and 735-5, the FAR and all other applicable regulations and publications.

4.11 Files. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate files of documentation, records, and reports required under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall not allow access to the files by any Government agency, non-Government agency, or individual unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer or designated representative. Files shall be made available to the Contracting Officer or designated representative upon request. All files are the property of the Government and shall be turned over to the Contracting Officer or designated representative at the completion or termination of this contract. All briefings, reports, and other files produced by the Contractor for the Government under the terms of this contract shall be property of the Government.

5.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.

5.1 The qualifications of site personnel shall be as listed below for those categories that are included in the CLIN structure. The Contractor shall submit a Personnel Qualifications Certification Letter and maintain personnel résumés in accordance with EM 200-1-15. Also, the Contractor shall certify in writing to the KO that all personnel with access to Contractor acquired explosives are in compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 842. The Contractor shall not employ current Federal employees, military or civilian, in performance of any work under the contract without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Site personnel shall be required to update yearly their training and document the training received.

5.2 UXO Personnel shall meet the qualification requirements for the position as described in TP- 18 (Reference 10.94). Contracting Officer approval is required prior to start of intrusive operations.

5.3 Exception to U.S. Citizenship Requirement. The Contractor may hire non-U.S. citizens to fill UXO personnel positions provided all of the following conditions are met:

5.3.1 The Contractor shall be prohibited from hiring any worker whose training does not qualify the worker for doing the job for which he/she is hired. The Contractor shall be required to provide a certification for each non-U.S. worker hired. The certification shall include a risk-based analysis of the work or activities to be performed and shall demonstrate that the proposed worker has received adequate training and experience to qualify him/her for the specific position.

Completion of EOD training in foreign nations that is comparable to the U.S. EOD training shall be used to demonstrate the qualifications for proposed workers. The Contractor's certification shall be provided to the KO for approval.

5.3.2 The non-U.S. workers hired by Contractors must also meet other legal requirements for working in the U.S or in countries where work is being performed under this Contract.

5.3.3 The Contractor shall ensure that contract employees without a valid security clearance and non-U.S. citizens do not have access to the classified portions of the TM-60 publications.

5.4 Key Personnel. When required for the work effort, the following personnel will be designated as key personnel and shall meet the minimum qualifications listed for each labor category. These personnel shall be the Prime Contractor’s personnel and not subcontracted to a team member. During the course of the contract, any change in key personnel shall require prior written approval by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer's representative, or Contract Monitor.

5.4.1 Principal Investigator - The professional aspects of the entire program shall be under the direct control of a Principal Investigator (PI). The PI shall be responsible for all study, analysis, and reporting undertaken as a result of this contract. The administrative and management aspects inherent in this contract shall be the responsibility of the PI. The offeror shall designate one (1) individual as the Principal Investigator that serves as a single point of contact for coordination of program issues with USACE. The Principal Investigator shall be responsible for the overall management of the contract including cost, schedule and technical quality. The Principal Investigator shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the full range of HTRW and MMRP activities from investigations, to studies, designs, remediation, short-term operations and maintenance, and with the specific activities identified in this contract. The Principal Investigator shall take immediate corrective action when performance is not acceptable to USACE. The Principal Investigator shall oversee the development and implementation of record keeping, administrative and quality control programs. Reduction, at any time average over a monthly span, in the PI's ability to devote a minimum of 25 percent of his/her time to the project shall require prior written approval by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer's representative, or Contract Monitor. The Principal Investigator shall be employed by the prime contractor.

5.4.1.1The individual proposed as the Principal Investigator shall have at a minimum a masters degree from an accredited college or university in planning, engineering, construction-management, geology, chemistry, physical science, environmental studies or related field.

5.4.1.2 The individual proposed as the Principal Investigator shall have seven (7) years of experience in Program Management for other contracts/programs with a minimum of five (5) years working experience at HTRW and MMRP sites in tropical Pacific Islands.

5.4.1.3 The individual proposed as the Principal Investigator shall document professional registration in their respective field, where applicable or available.

5.4.2 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:

5.4.2.1 Safety and Health Manager (SHM) is required for all projects. The SHM shall be an employee of the prime and must able to address the overall health and safety issues at the site.

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). 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 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. 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 demonstrate the authority to shut down the site work if/when Health and Safety becomes an issue. The SHM shall have a working relationship with the SSHO/UXOSO so that the SSHO/UXOSO can readily access the SHM if any safety or health questions or concerns arise at the site. 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.

5.4.3 Project Manager. For each task order, the offeror shall designate a Project Manager (PM). The Principal Investigator 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.

5.4.3.1 Individuals proposed as Project Managers shall have at a minimum a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, architecture, engineering, environmental studies, construction management, geology, chemistry, physical science or related field.

Individuals proposed to solely manage MMRP projects may substitute significant experience as a Senior UXO Supervisor Safety Officer for a college degree.

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

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

5.4.4 Senior Scientist (SS) - If the SS is proposed for a Task Order, the Offeror shall identify the SS before issuance of the task order and the SS qualifications, experience and performance history shall be satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. The SS shall ensure coordination between the various disciplines to ensure that field work and reporting are conducted in a manner which will ensure attainment of project objectives.

5.4.4.1 Individuals proposed as SS shall have at minimum a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in physics, geology, chemistry, biology, environmental studies or related biological or physical science field.

5.4.4.2 Individuals proposed as SS shall have five (5) years of experience in SS for other contracts/programs with a minimum of three (3) years working experience with NEPA, HTRW and/or MMRP projects.

5.4.4.3 Individuals proposed as Senior Scientists shall report professional registration in their respective field, where applicable or available.

5.4.5 Senior UXO Supervisor (SUXOS). This individual shall meet the qualifications, and perform the functions, as described in TP 18.

5.5 Other Labor Categories. The following labor categories may be required for the work effort, as described in each specific Task Order.

5.5.1 UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO). This individual shall meet the qualifications, and perform the functions, as described in TP 18.

5.5.2 UXO Technician I. This individual shall meet the qualifications, and perform the functions, as described in TP 18.

5.5.3 UXO Technician II. This individual shall meet the qualifications, and perform the functions, as described in TP 18.

5.5.4 UXO Technician III. This individual shall meet the qualifications, and perform the functions, as described in TP 18.

5.5.5 UXO Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS). This individual shall meet the qualifications, and perform the functions, as described in TP 18.

5.5.6 UXO Sweep Personnel. UXO Sweep personnel assist UXO Technicians and supervisory personnel in the clearance of MEC, operating only under the direct supervision of a qualified UXO Technician III. This position requires site and job specific Contractor training (which may include ordnance recognition, safety precautions, donning and doffing personnel protective equipment, etc.) but does not require UXO Technician qualifications. UXO Sweep Personnel conduct visual and/or instrumented MEC search activities in the field; perform field maintenance on military and civilian magnetometers; operate ordnance detection instruments and other similar equipment to include digital geophysical mapping instruments; and remove munitions debris after such items have been certified/verified safe for handling by a qualified UXO Technician.

UXO Sweep Personnel shall not excavate anomalies or handle MEC. UXO Sweep Personnel shall not be involved in the execution of explosives operations.

5.5.7 Transportation and Disposal Coordinator: Transportation and Disposal Coordinator (TDC) shall serve as the single point of contact for all environmental transportation matters and shall have overall responsibility for total environmental compliance related to transportation including, but not limited to, determination of proper shipping names; identification of…