RFP_W912DY-16-R-0016.pdf

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W912DY-16-R-0016 30-Mar-2016

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

256-895-1898

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

01:00 PM 29 Apr 2016

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W912DY9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

CYNETHIA CRAWFORD-MCDONALD

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

US ARMY ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER

CEHNC-CT

4820 UNIVERSITY SQUARE

HUNTSVILLE AL 35816-1822

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 256-895-1110 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

X 8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

SIZE STANDARD:

$15 Million

NAICS:

541611

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

BASE PERIOD CONTRACTING SUPPORT ADM

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract administrative support in the preparation, administration, and closeout of contract actions in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

THE ORDERING PERIOD WILL BE DATE OF AWARD PLUS 1 YEAR FOR

THE BASE PERIOD

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

BASE PERIOD CONTRACTING SUPPORT

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract administrative support in the preparation, administration, and closeout of contract actions in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

THE ORDERING PERIOD WILL BE DATE OF AWARD PLUS 1 YEAR FOR

THE BASE PERIOD

CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

FFP

THIS CLIN IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY AND IS NOT

PRICED. COST IS CONSIDERED AN OVERHEAD EXPENSE BY THE

OFFEROR. This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each Government Fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.

Minimum Guarantee

FFP

Base Year: The minimum guarantee for the base year performance period of this IDIQ contract is $3,000.00 and will be obligated against this contract line item at the time of the basic contract award, unless a Task Order is awarded at the same time as the basic IDIQ contract. Upon issuance of task order awards with an aggregate value exceeding $3,000.00, the minimum guarantee will be de-obligated from this contract line item. Should the government fail to award task orders with an aggregate value meeting or exceeding the minimum guarantee of $3,000.00 during this performance period, the government shall pay the contractor breach of contract damages measured by lost profits and provable standby costs.

OPTION OPTION YEAR 1 CONTRACTING SUPPORT ADM

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract administrative support in the preparation, administration, and closeout of contract actions in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

THE ORDERING PERIOD WILL BE 12 MONTHS FROM THE END OF BASE

PERIOD.

OPTION OPTION YEAR 1 CONTRACTING SUPPORT

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract administrative support in the preparation, administration, and closeout of contract actions in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

THE ORDERING PERIOD WILL BE 12 MONTHS FROM THE END OF BASE

PERIOD.

OPTION CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

FFP

THIS CLIN IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY AND IS NOT

PRICED. COST IS CONSIDERED AN OVERHEAD EXPENSE BY THE

OFFEROR. This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 2 CONTRACTING SUPPORT ADM

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract administrative support in the preparation, administration, and closeout of contract actions in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

THE ORDERING PERIOD WILL BE 12 MONTHS FROM THE END OF

OPTION YEAR 1.

OPTION OPTION YEAR 2 CONTRACTING SUPPORT

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract

OPTION YEAR 1.

OPTION CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

FFP

THIS CLIN IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY AND IS NOT

PRICED. COST IS CONSIDERED AN OVERHEAD EXPENSE BY THE

OFFEROR. This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 3 CONTRACTING SUPPORT ADM

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract

OPTION YEAR 2.

OPTION OPTION YEAR 3 CONTRACTING SUPPORT

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract

OPTION YEAR 2.

OPTION CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

FFP

THIS CLIN IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY AND IS NOT

PRICED. COST IS CONSIDERED AN OVERHEAD EXPENSE BY THE

OFFEROR. This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each

OPTION OPTION YEAR 4 CONTRACTING SUPPORT ADM

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract

OPTION YEAR 3.

OPTION OPTION YEAR 4 CONTRACTING SUPPORT

FFP

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to include contract

OPTION YEAR 3.

OPTION CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

FFP

THIS CLIN IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY AND IS NOT

PRICED. COST IS CONSIDERED AN OVERHEAD EXPENSE BY THE

OFFEROR. This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve months ending 30 September of each

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville Contracting Support Services (CSS)

29 March 2016

1.0 GENERAL

The effort required under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to provide support to the US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (CEHNC). The CEHNC has an immediate need to provide contract support services for the Contracts Directorate. The contracted services will support programs administered by CEHNC as required, and at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

1.1 RESPONSIBILITY. The contractor shall furnish sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to insure the expeditious accomplishment of the work specified in this Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

1.2 DIRECTION. The contractor shall accept directions only from the Huntsville Engineering & Support Center Contracting Officer (KO) or the duly authorized Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government shall provide the technical assistance necessary to accomplish the tasks under this contract. The activities performed by the contractor shall be limited to those authorized in this Performance Work Statement. Contractor employees must not perform functions or tasks that are considered inherently governmental as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at Part 7.5, or perform functions or tasks that are “closely associated with inherently governmental functions”. Furthermore, as proscribed by FAR Part 37.104, the contractor’s employees must not perform functions or tasks that are personal services, or perform authorized functions or tasks in a manner that would be construed to be performance of personal services. Specifically, the contractor’s employees must not perform functions or tasks that require relatively continuous supervision, direction and control of a government officer thereby creating the appearance of an employer-employee relationship. The Contractors workforce will work with and provide reports/information to Government employees, but under no circumstances will the contractor allow themselves to be under the supervision and control of a Government official or employee. Requests or desires of the Users or Using Agency made directly to the contractor will be immediately brought to the attention of the COR. Any changes to the project scope or other provisions of this PWS must be authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 PERFORMANCE PERIOD. This effort is to provide support to meet existing and emerging program requirements. The base ordering period will be one year from the date of award with four one year options and a six month option.

2.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

2.1 PERSONNEL. For purposes of this contract, the term “Contractor personnel” applies to all Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, or any other person(s) acting for or on behalf of the Contractor to perform work on this contract. The Contractor shall provide personnel in accordance with 3.2 Labor Categories.

2.1.1. Project Manager. Project Manager and Contract Manager. Prior to contract performance, the Contractor shall designate a Project Manager (PM) to the Contracting Officer in writing who shall coordinate between the Contracting Officer's staff and the Contractor. The PM shall be knowledgeable of the terms and conditions of the contract, authorized to make decisions on behalf of the Contractor, and shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination of this contract. The government expects the PM to be able to manage scope, schedule, budget and expectations to facilitate any action from inception to closure by tasking, tracking, supporting, etc. The government expects the Project Manager to be able to manage the development and execution of a contract from inception to closure by tasking, tracking, supporting, etc. These key personnel should have a four-year degree in business, management and/or related technical field and (5) five years’ experience or ten (10) years’ experience in business, management and/or related technical field without a degree.

This position is not required to be on-site personnel.

2.1.2. Personnel Conduct and Constraints. The Contractor shall insure that all employees are aware of government or facility rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirements pertaining to employee conduct.

Government exclusion of any employee from the facility will not relieve the Contractor from performance of the services required under this contract.

2.1.2.1. Government rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirements which are in place or issued during the contract term relating to law and order, facility administration, and security in the facility shall be applicable to all Contractor employees or representatives who enter the facility or who travel using Government transportation. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements are grounds for removal (permanently or temporarily as the Government determines) from the work site. Individuals who violate such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements may be denied access to the facility, either temporarily or permanently.

2.1.2.2. Contractor employees shall be appropriately dressed for the work to be done. Employees shall be well groomed and present a neat appearance at all times while on duty at CEHNC.

2.1.2.3. The Contractor shall not allow any employee having possession of, or under the influence of, alcohol or controlled substances to perform work.

2.1.3. Change in Personnel. If the Contractor changes on site personnel during the course of contract performance, appropriate documentation shall be submitted prior to the Contracting Officer to substantiate the qualifications of the support staff in accordance with 3.2 Labor Categories. Appropriate documentation is defined as training certificates, copies of technical certifications or technical school transcripts, resumes or other material to support the qualifications.

2.1.4. Identification of Contractor's Employees. The Contractor shall, within ten (10) calendar days after determination of award, submit a list of key personnel. The list shall include the full name, current address, email address, and emergency telephone number for the POC responsible for maintaining this information.

Each Task Order (TO) will identify contractor personnel requirement.

2.1.5. Personnel Identification Cards. Contractor Personnel will be provided a Government-furnished identification card while performing work on this contract and for purposes of access to the facility. Upon termination of this contract or termination of employment of Contractor personnel, Government-furnished identification cards and facility access badges shall be turned-in to the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

2.1.6. Training. Provide or make available all training required for new employees at no additional cost to the Government.

2.1.6.1. Provide or make available all training to ensure personnel maintain their technical proficiency for the operation and maintenance of the systems and equipment at no additional cost to the Government.

2.2. OPERATING HOURS. The contractor shall perform required duties Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 0700 and 1730, excluding Federal holidays and such other times identified by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Typically, the normal administrative workweek will be 40 hours per week but, during peak seasons additional effort may be required with COR preapproval.

2.2.1. Variation in Work Schedule. With approval from the Contracting Officer or COR, contractor personnel may be required to work non-standard hours or non-standard days.

2.2.2. Recognized Holidays. The Contractor is not required to provide services on Federally observed holidays as listed below.

Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday George Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

2.2.3. Unscheduled Installation Closures/Delays.

2.2.3.1. Unforeseen Closures. The COR will notify the contractor of any unforeseen closure, or the contractor personnel will be instructed to monitor the designated information site via (as identified by the COR).

2.2.3.2. Inclement Weather. Unscheduled curtailment of the facility may occur at any time resulting from inclement weather. Delayed start times will be announced via (as identified by the COR). Unless identified in each task order, the contractor operations are not considered mission essential; therefore, in the event that CEHNC announces via (as identified by the COR) that all nonessential personnel will have a delayed start time, contractor personnel will report to work at the scheduled delayed start time.

2.3. PHYSICAL SECURITY. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for Contractor uses or being serviced under the provisions of this contract. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. Any Government property damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced and the Contractor will be charged for the costs.

2.4. SECURITY AND PRIVACY. Provide physical security for all material, equipment, data, and information handled during contract performance, in accordance with AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program, AR 190-51, Security of Unclassified Army Property (Sensitive and Non-sensitive), and command policies, procedures, and regulations.

2.4.1. Perform operations on, have access to, or handle data and information that contain classified, sensitive, proprietary, or privacy information or data. Handle classified and sensitive information in accordance with AR 380- 5 and the provided DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification.

Although there is currently no plan for the contractor to be in contact with classified information, the future possibility exists, and therefore the contractor should have basic knowledge of the procedures mentioned herein.

2.4.2. Clearance. Personnel assigned to this contract may need to obtain SECRET security clearances in accordance with the DD 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification. The non-information technology positions are designated IT-III. Individuals who have been barred or were previously barred from the installation pursuant to Title 18 U.S.C. Section 1382 shall not be allowed to enter or work on the installation. Contractor Personnel must also be able to obtain and maintain a valid Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC). Requirements can be found at http://www.cac.mil. The local office is located at 5222 Martin Road; Von Braun II Facility; 1-C-20A; Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 phone (256)450-0364, appointment may be required.

2.5. ACCESS TO PROTECTED INFORMATION. It is likely that during the performance of this requirement, that Contractor personnel may be exposed to protected information, such as trade secrets or proprietary information of other Contractors, or any other information with distribution limited by the Government.

Contractor personnel shall in no way divulge any such information except as it relates to the performance of this procurement within HNC itself, or shall not otherwise use or disclose this information for their personal gain, the gain of their employer, or the gain of anyone else.

2.5.1. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any potential organizational conflict of interest created by any such access. However, a nondisclosure agreement will not overcome an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) as defined in FAR Part 9.5.

2.5.2. Contractor personnel are required to sign a nondisclosure agreement before starting work.

2.5.3. Failure to comply with this clause shall be deemed adequate cause for the removal of a Contractor employee from this contract.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK.

3.1 CONTRACT TASKS. The contractor shall perform work and submit deliverables pursuant to each individual task order. This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Priced task orders. The contractor shall provide staff and supervision for the following tasks:

3.1.1. Task 1, Acquisition Strategy Support. Provide support and assistance to Contracting Officers in drafting acquisition plans, including documenting KO and/or Contract Specialist (CS) analyses of approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost data and milestone schedules.

3.1.2. Task 2, Market Research. Support market research by identifying potential sources and existing contract vehicles. Assist in the research and documentation of past purchases and current market value of products or services. Potential contract vehicles may include GSA Schedule contracts, Government-wide Agency Contracts, and other agency contracts. Collect and compile market surveys and draft public announcements for KO’s approval for contract file.

3.1.3. Task 3, Pre-Award Support. Provide support to the KO by preparing written documentation for both informal and formal source selection procedures. Prepare draft source selection plans (SSP) for Contracting Officer’s approval, draft instructions for source selection evaluation board (SSEB) members on roles and responsibilities for Contracting Officer’s approval, assist in ensuring conflict of interest and nondisclosure forms are executed. Collect and compile documentation to support other pre-award documents that may include Determinations and Findings (D&F), Justifications and Approvals (J&A), and other necessary contract file documents for Contracting Officer’s approval.

3.1.4. Task 4, Solicitation Development. Draft solicitation documents, such as Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and/or Combined Synopsis/Solicitations for KO approval. Assist the KO and CS with solicitation terms and conditions, including unique terms and conditions for Contracting Officer’s approval.

Prior to release of solicitations, compile documentation for verification of availability of funds by the KO and drafting requests for Policy and Legal reviews for submission by the KO.

3.1.5. Task 5, Contract Award Support. Work closely with technical advisors and KO to document the pre-negotiation objectives. Support the KO by documenting the results of contract negotiations. Prepare contract award documents for KO review and approval. Prepare routing requests for contract documents. Distribute contract documents to the appropriate parties. Update electronic Government databases such as CAM, CEFMs, FPDS, PCF, SPS and CPARs, as necessary.

3.1.6. Task 6, Post-Award Acquisition Support. Prepare documentation of contract modifications, including the exercise of options, through the use of the current contract writing tool (SPS), for KO review and approval.

Assist in monitoring contractor compliance in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract and bring any observed contractual issues to the attention of the KO. Review contractor invoices for accuracy.

3.1.7. Task 7, Contract Close-Out Support. Compile and verify contract closeout documentation for KO validation and approval. Updating systems and archiving contract files as directed by the KO.

3.1.8. Task 8, Preparation of Correspondence. Systems include Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF Programs, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and similar office productivity software to draft memorandums, fill in forms, prepare briefings, and track information pertinent information. Track, file, and account for correspondence.

3.1.9. Task 9, Filing System. Maintain files pertaining to all duties performed in accordance with statute, policy, and regulation.

3.2 LABOR CATEGORIES

Administrative Specialist

Provides administrative support to Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists. Prepares correspondence and distributes contract documentation. Scans, copies and reproduces documentation and assists with data entry. Experience & education required: Two (2) years of experience in administrative support positions. High School diploma or equivalent.

Refer to Paragraph 1.2 DIRECTION

Contract Administration

Support

Level 1

Support full life-cycle acquisition and operational contract support activities. See Section

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK.

Minimum 1 Year of relevant experience. Associates degree in a related field.

Level 2

Support full life-cycle acquisition and operational contract support activities. See Section

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK.

Minimum 3+ Years’ of relevant experience. BA/BS degree in a related field.

Level 3

Perform full life-cycle acquisition and operational contract support activities. See Section

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK.

Minimum 5+ Years’ of relevant experience. BA/BS degree in a related field.

4.0 CONTRACT DELIVERABLES

4.1 Submit a monthly status report to the CSS Program Manager and Contracting Officer for each TO. The format for this report may be at the contractor’s discretion or as identified by the individual TO.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES:

5.1 GENERAL. The Government will provide facilities, equipment, utilities, services, and materials as set forth herein.

5.2 EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. The Government shall provide the contractor access and use of necessary internet connectivity. The Government shall provide workspace, furnishings, copier access, computers, printer access and sufficient office supplies to perform the required services equal to that of similar employees in the same work location.

5.3 TELEPHONE AND FAX SERVICE. The Government shall provide local, commercial long distance and DSN telephone and fax service for official business.

5.4 UTILITIES. The Government shall provide utilities support.

5.5 The contractor shall not use property or services provided by the Government for any purpose other than the performance of this contract.

6.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

The contractor shall ensure that all transportation methods to and from the work location, required by its employees in the performance of this contract are made available. Parking permits, passes, tolls and fees for privately owned vehicles are responsibility of the contractor.

7.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 DISCLOSURES. The contractor shall make no public announcement or disclosure relative to information contained or developed under this contract, except as authorized by the Contracting Officer or the Public Affairs Office (PAO) associated with the Government project specific agency or installation. All data generated under this contract shall become the property of the Government and distribution to any other source by the Contractor is prohibited unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. All contractor personnel working under this contract at HNC will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement as part of in-processing. A fully signed copy will be provided to the cognizant Contracting Officer of each task order issued.

7.2 AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

7.2.1. AT Level I Training. All contractor personnel shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 45 calendar days after contract start date. Upon completion (within 10 calendar days) the certificate of completion for each affected employee shall be provided to the COR or other appropriate Government official. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

7.2.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor personnel working under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (to be provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

7.2.3. iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training. All contracted personnel working under this contract shall be briefed on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform personnel of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR.

7.2.3. OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, contractor employees working under this contract must complete Level I OPSEC Training (conducted by government representative) within 30 calendar days of contract award. Also, new contract employees working under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

7.3. ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS.

7.3.1. All contractor employees working under this contract with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter in accordance with personnel security standards listed in AR 25-2 (Information Assurance), a background investigation will be conducted prior to accessing the government information systems.

7.3.2. Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees working under this contract must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter for IA/IT-specific task orders. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

7.4 QUALITY CONTROL/OVERSIGHT.

7.4.1. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this contract. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor's quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Quality Control Plan shall be delivered to the COR for delivery to the KO within 30 days of contract award. In the event revisions are required the contractor shall return the revised QCP within five (5) working days of receipt of notification to revise. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer's acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

7.4.2. The contractor shall provide on-site quality review services to measure the effectiveness of their QC system at 120 days following the approval of the QC Plan and provide the quality review to the COR and KO.

The intent is to determine the effectiveness of the plan in providing quality support to the Customer.

7.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA). The Government shall perform QA of the Contractor’s performance under this contract using the method of surveillance specified in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), as identified on individual task orders. The Government shall conduct QA inspections on all types of work performed. The Government reserves the right to perform QA inspections at any time and reject any/all final products submitted. The Government will identify tasks and method of surveillance for each individual task order which will be reflected on the task order QASP. A sample format for the QASP is provided in Attachment A.

7.6 SAFETY. The Contractor shall provide safety and health program management in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), Section 01.

7.6.1. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall be required to submit a Corporate Accident Prevention Plan to the Contracting Officer within 10 working days after the award of the contract. Accident Prevention Plans requirements for task orders will be identified within the task order scope. The APP shall address applicable items listed in Appendix A of the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) in addition to the other applicable requirements of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements. An APP is, in essence, a safety and health policy and program document. The plan shall provide enough information to be generally applicable to all of the work items listed in each Task Order. The APP is a document that details how the safety and health requirements of OSHA; other regulatory codes and documents;

and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 are to be accomplished. No work shall be performed until the APP has been approved by CEHNC.

7.6.2. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP). The Contractor shall complete a ‘fill-in-the blank” AAPP to be used for all site visits only. The completed AAPP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least three (3) days prior to a site visit. The AAPP shall be prepared as per the template in Technical Exhibit 3. Site visits shall not take place until the AAPP has been reviewed and accepted by the designated Government Safety

POC.

7.6.3. Safety Training. The Contractor is responsible for providing employee training in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), Section 01.B.

7.7 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING. "The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the USCE - Huntsville Engineering and Support Center via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mill.

8.0 BILLING/INVOICING.

8.1 Separate invoices for each Task Order shall be submitted monthly. Invoices shall report in detail by individual

3.2 Labor Categories performed during the invoicing period. Also, total labor expenses should be tracked in the support detail for each invoice. In the event two or more individuals are covered under this order, total labor expenses should be tracked for each individual. Invoices shall be submitted electronically to the Point of Contact identified on each individual task order and in accordance with Section G procedures. Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with milestone billing schedules included in each individual task order.

9.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

CSS Program Manager: Jerad McIntyre Phone: (256) 895-1045

Email: jerad.r.mcintyre@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer: Ms. Pamela Smith

Phone: (256) 895- Email: pamela.s.smith2@usace.army.mil

ATTACHMENT A

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Required Service(s)

Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

Performance Measurement

Estimated Workload

Method of Surveillance

Execution of Performance Work Statement (PWS) Tasks 1-9 as required by order.

Professional writing, editing, proofreading, database and computer knowledge.

Response to requirement request Response to requests for data analysis, staffing and reporting.

Completeness to customer satisfaction.

95% Compliance

Timeliness, quality, completeness and technical accuracy.

Timely responses to action requests within 10 - 15 days of request.

Records must be readily available, retrievable during internal and external audits.

On-going effort Monthly Status Reporting Monthly invoicing requirements

COR/COTR

Review of progress and results in terms of Task Order requirements;

Review by Customer;

COR and government task leader review progress and compliance in terms of Task Order requirements and customer satisfaction.

ATTACHMENT B

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Required Insurance

The contract, in accordance with the clause 52.228-5, Insurance- Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997), shall procure and maintain at least the minimum kinds and amount of insurance as specified in FAR 28.307, and all related subparagraphs, and as shown below:

Worker's compensation and employer's liability: $100,000

$500,000/occurrence

Automobile liability- bodily injury: $200,000/person $500,000/per occurrence

Automobile liability- property: $20,000/occurrence

2. Mandatory Requirements – Accounting for Contract Services

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor shall report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil.

The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct firm fixed price level of efforts (including subcontractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars (including subcontractors); (7) Total payments (including subcontractors); (8) Predominate Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and the nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on the website);

(12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of this submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor's systems to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

3. Regulations

The site of some of the contracted work is on a Government facility, and rules and regulations issued by the Commander, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, AL, covering fire, safety, sanitation, severe weather requirements, admission to the facility and conduct of operations shall be observed by the Contractor and his employees.

ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1

ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS/PROPOSERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

In accordance with FAR 12.302, Tailoring of Provisions and Clauses for Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Clause 52.212-1 is tailored as follows to reflect special contract terms and conditions that are unique for this contract.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

The award resulting from this solicitation will be a SATOC with firm-fixed-price task orders. It will be awarded as a competitive best value procurement under FAR Part 15 and consist of a one year base period with a possible four, one-year option periods and a six month option period to be exercised at the discretion of the Government. This solicitation is restricted as a 100% 8(a) small business set-aside procurement for NAICS 541611.

This is an 8(a) competitive acquisition for the award of an IDIQ Contract with firm-fixed price (FFP) task orders. Award will be made to the best offeror’s proposal, which is determined to be the best value to the Government.

ALL offerors must provide a Small Business Administration 8(a) Certification verification statement with their submission.

The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the proposal preparation instruction and the evaluation criteria described herein.

Proposals shall be submitted electronically to: cynethia.crawford-mcdonald@usace.army.mil and wendy.d.fields@usace.army.mil. Electronic mail sent to this address shall clearly reference the solicitation number in the subject line. Your proposal shall be due by 1:00 PM CST, 29 April 2016.

Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions in this solicitation for the format and content of the proposals; proposals that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the offeror ineligible for award.

All questions related to the solicitation shall be submitted electronically, in writing, to: cynethia.crawford-mcdonald@usace.army.mil, with the RFP number provided in the subject line. Other methods of submitting questions are not authorized and will not be acknowledged or addressed. Questions shall be submitted not later than 1:00 PM CST (Central Time Zone) 8 April 2016.

Proposals shall be submitted in Word 2003 or later format and must be compatible with Adobe.pdf or Microsoft Office prepared to the equivalent of standard 8 1/2" X 11" paper, single-spaced, with no less than a once inch margin on all sides. Except as otherwise noted, the type to be used in text shall be no smaller than Times New Roman size ten (10) font and shall not use less than single spacing between lines.

Section or other headings may be any larger font. Any type of foldout or other graphics, tables, and associated captions may not be smaller than Times New Roman size ten (10) even as reduced. (Violations of the formatting rules could result in a page count adjustment by the government.)In the event photo reduction is used for tables, charts and drawings, their presentation must be clear and legible. No pictures or hyperlinks are allowed.

All pages shall be numbered. A table of contents identifying the major sections of the overall proposal and showing location by page references shall be included; this table will not be charged against the total page count as discussed later in this solicitation.

The proposal shall not contain classified information. The company name of the offeror shall appear at the top of each page. The words “Source Selection Information - See FAR 3.104” shall appear at the bottom of each page.

Each initial offer should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that there are no discrepancies presented within the information contained in its offer. Potential Offerors are hereby notified that in the event there are discrepancies within information in an offer received by the Government, or in comparison to Government information provided in the solicitation, the Government reserves the right to apply its judgment to resolve such discrepancies during the evaluation of the proposals without conducting discussions.

The acquisition evaluation will be conducted utilizing the Best value (Trade-Off) acceptable process, which seeks to issue award to the offeror that represents the overall best value to meet the Government’s needs.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Offerors are instructed to submit proposals that are complete and clear in all respects without a need for additional explanation or information. Offerors are cautioned against general, vague, or insubstantial statements that prevent or render difficult the concise evaluation of the proposal. The proposal must be sufficient and complete to demonstrate how the offeror proposes to comply with the contract requirements. Extraneous or superfluous brochures is not desired; clarity and completeness are essential.

Offerors are cautioned against restating PWS requirements in their proposal, particularly with regard to technical requirements and must state how all RFP and PWS requirements will be met. Statement such as “the Offerors understands” and “the offeror shall/can comply”, along with responses that paraphrase the RFP, are inadequate. The use of phrases such as “standard practices” (with a specific Government reference or industry reference) does not indicate that an Offeror understands the requirements and will likely result in a diminished evaluation rating. Data, even though previously submitted, or presumed to be known (i.e., previous projects performed for the Government), must be submitted with the offeror’s proposal in order to ensure that it will be considered as part of the Offeror's proposal. Although the Government reserves the right to use data in its possession and from other sources, Offerors cannot assume other data will be considered. Offerors are hereby notified that the Government may contact references submitted by Offerors and may use information in Government files or from other sources to verify information provided in the offeror's proposal.

1.0 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS (VOLUME 1)

The evaluation ratings for the Technical Factors, other than Past Performance, will be on an adjectival basis in conjunction with a narrative composed of the discussion of the particular strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies of the proposal. The SST will use a combined technical/risk rating system that includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies in determining technical ratings.

NOTE: The Technical Proposal shall consist of no more than 20 pages, excluding resumes, employment agreements, title page, table of contents, and, if used, cross-reference index list. Except as otherwise noted in this solicitation, resumes may not exceed four pages per individual. Offerors are cautioned that no more than the first 20 pages will be evaluated. If any offer is not in compliance with the page limitation, the extra pages will be not evaluated.

1.1.1 Technical Management

Please complete Appendix 3 for each project

The Offeror shall provide a narrative explanation of its general understanding of, methodology and ability to perform all tasks listed in the PWS. The explanation shall cover these primary areas:1) Acquisition Strategy Support, 2) Market Research, 3) Pre-Award Support, 4) Solicitation Development, 5) Post- Award Acquisition Support, 6) Contract Award Support, 7) Contract Close-Out Support, 8) Preparation of Correspondence and 9) Filing Systems.

The proposal shall also describe the offeror’s management and administration organization, immediately available, or to be established upon contract and consequent Task Order award, which will allow for optimum performance in meeting all contractual obligations. Organizational/functional charts may be used to illustrate the lines of management responsibility. The proposal must demonstrate that the offeror has well thought out technical management approach to assume complete performance responsibility in an expeditious and economical manner. The offeror shall also include a discussion of its Transition Plan if it were awarded the contract.

If applicable, for major subcontractor proposed for performance of the contract, the Offeror shall provide the following information: (major subcontractors performing more than 10% of the level of effort)

(a) Rationale for subcontractor selection.

(b) Identification of subcontractor areas of performance and contribution to the overall contract effort (related to the task areas identified in the Performance Work Statement).

(c) Methodology for supervision and control of the subcontractor, including cost, schedule, and quality.

(d) Lines of communication and authority within the contract organization.

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