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This is a synopsis for a solicitation seeking proposals for an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity single award task order contract to provide munitions response and range services using robotic technologies. Services include munitions cleanup, range maintenance, and construction support at sites in the US and territories. The base period is two years with three one-year options. Proposals are due in May 2018 and awards will be made on a small business set-aside using best value tradeoff. Evaluation factors are technical capability and management, technical approach, past performance, and price. The contractor must perform munitions work robotically where possible and provide equipment, plans, and munitions disposal.
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W912DY-16-R-0046
Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. The objective of this performance based Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) is for the Contractor to perform Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) services involving conventional munitions and Other Munitions Related Services (OMRS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. This work also may involve the removal/ disposal of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW).
2. Work under this contract may occur at sites located in the lands of the Contiguous United States and possible sites in Alaska, Hawaii, and US Territories. The Contracting Officer shall make a scope determination for locations that may fall outside the United States and its territories at the task order level. Individual task orders to be issued under this contract are for services as defined by FAR 37.101 and are subject to the Service Contract Act (See FAR 52.222-41).
3. In accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 15, the Government is awarding an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) - Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) provisions. The estimated maximum dollar value of this effort is $40 million. This requirement will be 100% small business set-aside. The minimum guaranteed order shall be $2,500 for the base period only. The specific task order contract types will be determined IAW FAR Subpart 16.1. The fixed fee for CPFF task orders will be established at the task order level.
4. The ordering period shall commence upon the date of award and may continue for a period of performance of one
(1) 12-month base period and three (3) 12-month option periods, for a total of 48 months if all options are exercised.
The contract will include the option to extend services IAW FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. Labor rates may be escalated annually at the beginning of each option period (See FAR 52.222-43 (b) for limitations) as provided in the Schedule; however, the labor rates in effect at the time an effort is awarded will remain in effect through completion of the awarded effort, unless modified due to an increase in the Department of Labor wage rates in accordance with FAR 52.222-43, FAR 52.222-44, and Chapter 7 of Engineer Pamphlet 1180-1-1.
5. Evaluation of Options: IAW FAR Subpart 17.1, the Contracting Officer has made the required determination that the inclusion of options is in the Government’s interest; and, that it is anticipated that the Government may exercise the option at time of award IAW FAR 52.217-9. IAW FAR 17.203(b), the Contracting Officer shall evaluate the price of the options as part of the source selection. If services are required past the period of performance and the option IAW 52.217-8 is exercised the current binding rate for the period in which the option is being exercised shall be applicable, as these rates will have been evaluated at time of source selection and prior to contract award -escalation or negotiation of rates are not authorized.
If options are exercised at the task order level at any time, evaluation of the maximum binding rates and pricing will be per the Task Order PWS.
6. The negotiated FFP hourly labor rates contained in Section J shall be binding maximum rates for the FFP effort;
and, the negotiated Cost hourly labor rates contained in Section J shall be binding maximum rates for the Cost effort.
If a cost reimbursable CLIN is used at the task order level, the Government will conduct an analysis of the Contractor’s proposed cost elements to evaluate fairness, reasonableness and cost realism.
7. When the Request for Proposal (RFP) for task order requirements are issued, relevant and competent data supporting proposed labor rates, indirect rates, labor categories, labor hours, materials, equipment, and travel may be required to be provided by the Contractor to allow an examination of the proposed cost elements and/or prices as required by each task order.
8. The Government has the unilateral right to move unused capacity between the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) to include subsequent option year CLINs, as the need develops during contract performance.
9. Profit will be negotiated, as needed, for each task order. Profit and Fee will be determined and/or evaluated in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 215.404-4. The only authorized ordering office is the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (CEHNC), unless otherwise designated as a result of a task order transfer to another USACE office for contract administration.
10. Upon request of the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall provide the results/products of all tasks listed in Section C, 3.0 Specific Services.
11. PROJNET:
The bidder inquiry system will be open until June 06, 2018 at the following site utilizing the following bidder key:
Website: http://www.projnet.org/projnet
Key: 4R7J4D-INGH6Q
12. Proposal shall be submitted no later than 11 July, 2018 @ 2:00pm Central Standard Time. Late proposals may not be accepted. SEE SECTION L for proposal submittal Information.
Note: Offeror shall not fill in CLINS section because section is for ordering purposes only.
14. This RFP, including all solicitation requirements supersedes all previously posted draft documents (including Industry questions and Government answers) in their entirety.
http://www.projnet.org/projnet
Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
0001 1 Job MMRP and OER Services
FFP
Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Services and Other Explosives Related Services (OERS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. Contractor shall perform in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Prices shall be negotiated per individual task order.
Contract ordering period for this CLIN will be 12-Months from date of award.
FOB: Destination
MAX
NET AMT
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
0002 UNDEFINED Job MMRP and OER Services
CPFF
Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Services and Other Explosives Related Services (OERS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. Contract ordering period for this CLIN will be 12-Months from date of award. Contractor shall perform in accordance with the PWS. Prices shall be negotiated per individual task order.
MAX COST
FIXED FEE
TOTAL MAX COST + FEE
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
0003 UNDEFINED Job Travel
COST
Authorization from the Contracting Officer shall be obtained prior to expenditure of funds. Travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), as prescribed in FAR 31.205-46. Amount will be determined for individual task orders.
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
0004 1 Job Storage and Maintenance
FFP
Contractor shall store and maintain as necessary for all GFP including robotics equipment acquired under this Contract in accordance with Section C, Performance Work Statement and applicable task order specifications.
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
0005 UNDEFINED Job Transportation
CPFF
Contractor shall supply all personnel, tools, equipment, communications, materials and supervision to integrate, manage, and execute transportation of all GFE and leased equipment, including robotics equipment, acquired under this Contract in accordance with Section C, Performance Work Statement and applicable task order specifications.
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
0006 1 Job Contractor Manpower Reporting
FFP
This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data as described in Section C. 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.
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
0007 1 Job Minimum Guarantee
FFP
The minimum guarantee for this IDIQ contract is $2,500.00 and will be obligated against this contract line item after the initial base contract award (NOTE: This is a minimum ordering amount; NOT a minimum payment). Upon issuance of any task order awards with an aggregate value exceeding $2,500.00, 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 $2,500.00, the government shall pay the contractor the minimum guaranteed amount or the difference to meet the $2,500.00 threshold amount on this line item. The minimum guarantee $2,500.00 threshold shall be in effect for the life of this contract. The Government Purchase Card may be the method of payment for this CLIN.
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
1001 1 Job OPTION MMRP and OER Services
FFP
Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Services and Other Explosives Related Services (OERS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. Contractor shall perform in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Prices shall be negotiated per individual task order.
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
1002 UNDEFINED Job OPTION MMRP and OER Services
CPFF
Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Services and Other Explosives Related Services (OERS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. Contractor shall perform in
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
1003 UNDEFINED Job OPTION Travel
COST
Authorization from the Contracting Officer shall be obtained prior to expenditure of funds. Travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), as prescribed in FAR
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
1004 1 Job OPTION Storage and Maintenance
FFP
Contractor shall store and maintain as necessary for all GFP including robotics equipment acquired under this Contract in accordance with Section C, UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
1005 UNDEFINED Job OPTION Transportation
CPFF
Contractor shall supply all personnel, tools, equipment, communications, materials and supervision to integrate, manage, and execute transportation of all GFE and leased equipment, including robotics equipment, acquired under this Contract in accordance with Section C, Performance Work Statement and
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
1006 1 Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting
FFP
This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data as described in Section C. 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
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
2001 1 Job OPTION MMRP and OER Services
FFP
Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Services and Other Explosives Related Services (OERS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. Contractor shall perform in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Prices shall be negotiated per individual task order.
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
2002 UNDEFINED Job OPTION MMRP and OER Services
CPFF
Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Services and Other Explosives Related Services (OERS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. Contractor shall perform in
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
2003 UNDEFINED Job OPTION Travel
COST
Authorization from the Contracting Officer shall be obtained prior to expenditure of funds. Travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), as prescribed in FAR
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
2004 1 Job OPTION Storage and Maintenance
FFP
Contractor shall store and maintain as necessary for all GFP including robotics equipment acquired under this Contract in accordance with Section C, UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
2005 UNDEFINED Job OPTION Transportation
CPFF
Contractor shall supply all personnel, tools, equipment, communications, materials and supervision to integrate, manage, and execute transportation of all GFE and leased equipment, including robotics equipment, acquired under this Contract in accordance with Section C, Performance Work Statement and
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
2006 1 Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting
FFP
This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data as described in Section C. 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
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
3001 1 Job OPTION MMRP and OER Services
FFP
Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Services and Other Explosives Related Services (OERS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. Contractor shall perform in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Prices shall be negotiated per individual task order.
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
3002 UNDEFINED Job OPTION MMRP and OER Services
CPFF
Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Services and Other Explosives Related Services (OERS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. Contractor shall perform in
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
3003 UNDEFINED Job OPTION Travel
COST
Authorization from the Contracting Officer shall be obtained prior to expenditure of funds. Travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), as prescribed in FAR
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
3004 1 Job OPTION Storage and Maintenance
FFP
Contractor shall store and maintain as necessary for all GFP including robotics equipment acquired under this Contract in accordance with Section C, UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
3005 UNDEFINED Job OPTION Transportation
CPFF
Contractor shall supply all personnel, tools, equipment, communications, materials and supervision to integrate, manage, and execute transportation of all GFE and leased equipment, including robotics equipment, acquired under this Contract in accordance with Section C, Performance Work Statement and
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
3006 1 Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting
FFP
This CLIN is used for the pricing of the collection and reporting of Contractor Manpower Reporting data as described in Section C. 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
UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT
3007 1 Job OPTION MMRP/OER Option to Extend Svcs 6 Months
FFP
The Government may extend the ordering period in accordance with terms in FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The evaluated rates in effect during the last option year will remain in effect during any extension executed under the stated clause; not to exceed six months. This CLIN will be evaluated at the time of award of base contract and can be used at the end of any year.
CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE
The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.
MINIMUM
MINIMUM
AMOUNT
MAXIMUM
QUANTITY
MAXIMUM
AMOUNT
$2,500.00 $40,000,000.00
CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE
The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.
CLIN
MINIMUM
QUANTITY
MINIMUM
AMOUNT
MAXIMUM
QUANTITY
MAXIMUM
AMOUNT
Section C - Descriptions and Specifications
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
ROBOTICS MILITARY MUNITIONS RESPONSE PROGRAM AND OTHER EXPLOSIVES RELATED
SERVICES
AT SITES IN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES AND POSSIBLE SITES
IN ALASKA, HAWAII, AND U.S. TERRITORIES
09 February 2018
1.0 OBJECTIVE.
1.1 The objective of this performance based Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) is for the Contractor to perform Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) services involving conventional munitions and Other Munitions Related Services (OMRS) including range maintenance and support activities utilizing robotic technology and/or conventional manned technologies as necessary to permit lands to be safely and efficiently used for their intended purpose or to facilitate construction efforts. This work also may involve the removal/ disposal of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW).
1.2 This work may occur at sites located in the lands of Contiguous United States and possible sites in Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories. The services provided under this contract will be used in support of various Department of Defense (DOD) Commands and Installations and other federal agencies, including active DOD installations, DOD Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) sites, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), other federally controlled/owned sites that have been impacted by Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) and other munitions or explosives related operations and work for other U.S. government agencies as applicable.
1.3 The Contractor shall safely locate, identify, recover, evaluate, manage, and make final disposition of Material Potentially Possessing an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH), Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC), Munitions Debris (MD), and Range-Related Debris (RRD) at various project sites. Work performed under this Contract may include, but not be limited to project planning; assessments; inspections; surveys; geophysical investigations;
studies; cost analyses; preparation of Unified Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plan (UFP-QAPP)/ Accident Prevention Plan (APP) addenda; preparation of Explosive Safety Submissions (ESS), and Explosive Siting Plans (ESP); public involvement; remedial actions; recovery, storage, and disposal of MPPEH, MEC, MD and RRD; data management; training; permitting; and logistical support. In addition, OMRS work may also include vegetation (i.e., tree, grass, and brush) clearance, construction support as defined by EM 385-1-97 with Change 1, inspection of Cultural Debris (CD) for MEC and MPPEH, range maintenance and support activities (which may include herbicide application, MEC and MPPEH removal, bulk target retrieval/deployment, construction support, etc.), and specified robotic construction activities, incidental to the work, such as earthwork (e.g., grading, etc.), trenching, utility installation, backfill and compaction, support government quality assurance operations, etc.
1.4 A principal objective of this Contract is for the Contractor to utilize existing and emerging robotics technologies to achieve the objectives listed under paragraph 1.3 to the extent practicable or economically feasible in order to maximize productivity and/or safety. This objective notwithstanding, equipment limitations and site specific restrictions which may include physical restrictions i.e., adverse site conditions (e.g., steep inclines, wet soils, etc.), as well as regulatory restrictions (e.g., equipment limitations in wetland areas imposed by a regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the area, etc.) may require that conventional (i.e., manned) techniques and methods be employed in areas which are not amenable to robotic equipment or technologies. Additionally, onsite recovery or retrieval of disabled or malfunctioning robotic equipment or in-the-field repairs in the event of equipment damage or of malfunction in MEC or MPPEH contaminated areas may require manned services of the Contractor.
1.5 Specific services and task activities are listed in paragraph 3 and subparagraphs. 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 Permits. The Contractor shall obtain the permits and licenses necessary to conduct the work required by this Contract including, but not necessarily limited to, environmental permits, licenses to purchase explosives, and Department of Transportation (DOT) permits for transport of donor explosives and, if required, MEC and/or MPPEH, on public highways. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including Technical Bulletin (TB) 700-2, when transporting MEC and/or MPPEH.
2.2 Applicable Laws and Regulations. The Contractor shall perform this work in accordance with (IAW) 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.
2.3 Publications and References. All work under this contract shall be IAW the applicable publications and references in this Section C.
2.4 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.
2.5 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 and EM 200-1-15. The Contractor shall ensure that its subcontractors, suppliers, and support personnel follow all safety and health provisions established in the approved APP including site specific APP amendments, as applicable. A Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) shall be included in the APP as an Attachment. 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.
2.5.1 Medical Surveillance. All personnel performing onsite activities shall participate in an ongoing medical surveillance program meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120.
2.5.2 Personal Protective Equipment. A written Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program is required IAW 29 CFR1910.120 (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.
2.6 Munitions with Unknown Liquid Filler. During conventional MEC or other munitions/explosives 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.
2.7 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 submunitions is found at a site not previously known to contain ICMs or submunitions, work will cease, and 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.
2.8 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, (i.e., approval and acceptance of the document by the regulators). Only upon the completion, approval, and acceptance will the Government pay for that Milestone/Objective.
2.9 Protection of Classified and/or Sensitive Materials. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.
3.0 SPECIFIC SERVICES.
3.1 Initial and Follow-on Equipment Acquisition and Configuration. Because of the relative newness of employing robotic techniques to perform MMRP services and conduct OMRS one of the initial contract requirements will be for the Contractor to procure and configure as necessary equipment including, but not limited to robotic equipment to complete the objectives described herein and in subsequent task orders. The Government prefers robotic equipment that minimizes capital cost utilizing commercially available off-the-shelf components and technology to the greatest extent practical and economically advantageous. Additionally, it is envisioned that with Contracting Officer approval, the acquisition and configuration of long term leased equipment to augment GFP inventories would be supported under this contract and subsequent task order(s). It is envisioned that Contractor cost incurred for short term equipment rentals would be included in Contractor prices for work of specific projects as project requirements dictate. All acquired robotics equipment should employ industry standard robotics safety features (to be specified as a task order requirement). In any event the Contractor is not precluded from using rented or leased equipment or from using Contractor owned equipment in lieu of, or to augment GFP to provide services and meet contract/task order objectives.
3.2 Storage, Maintenance and Transportation of Government Furnished Property. The Contractor shall store, maintain (i.e., perform preventative and corrective maintenance) and transport as necessary all GFP including robotics equipment acquired under this Contract and as described by subsequent task orders.
3.3 Corporate UFP-QAPP and Corporate Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Corporate UFP-QAPP approved by the Contracting Officer that addresses all of the typical conventional MEC and MPPEH related operations contemplated under Section 1.0 Objective and subsections. This Corporate UFP-QAPP will be structured IAW Data Item Description (DID) HNC-001.02, EM 200-1-15; EM 385-1-1; EM 385-1-97 including Errata Sheets and Changes; Intergovernmental Data Quality Task Force Uniform Federal Policy (UFP)- QAPP Manual: and other Interim Guidance and DIDs as appropriate. The Corporate UFP-QAPP shall additionally include as an appendix a Corporate Geophysical Investigation Plan prepared generally IAW DID HNC-003.02. The Corporate UFP-QAPP/QAPP shall also include as an appendix a Corporate Property Management Plan (PMP) which prepared IAW FAR 52.245-1 shall address Government Furnished Property (GFP) issuance and Contractor acquisition of Contractor Acquired Property (CAP). The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Corporate Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with EM 200-1-15. The Corporate APP shall be approved by the Contracting Officer and shall address all the typical hazards associated with conventional MEC and MPPEH related operations that may be encountered during work within the 50 States. Site Specific UFP-QAPP and APP addenda designed to complement the Corporate UFP-QAPP and APP will normally be required for each individual work location. It is envisioned, however, that for some projects sufficient site/project information may be known which would permit the submission of such project/site specific UFP-QAPP and APP information as part of the Contractor’s Task Order proposal with Task Order award constituting acceptance of the UFP-QAPP and APP addenda. However, for projects identified by the Government as requiring a rapid response, and/or projects which require a Contractor conducted initial site assessment to facilitate proposal preparation, submission of these addenda with the Contractor’s proposal may not be necessary, but rather would be made available on-site by the Contractor, and shall be subject to quality assurance (QA) review and ultimate acceptance. Additionally, it is envisioned that collectively, the Corporate APP and Contractor prepared addenda for the project site of concern would contain information (as well as additional information) which normally would be submitted as a separate Abbreviated Site Safety and Health Plan (ASSHP) thus permitting site assessment and other Contractor conducted site activities.
3.4 Task Orders. Task orders issued under this Contract may be Firm-Fixed Price, and/or Cost Plus Fixed Fee incorporating Service Contract Act wages, as applicable, depending on the type of work being performed in each individual task order. Task orders under this Contract may include, but not be limited to project planning;
assessments; inspections; surveys; geophysical investigations; studies; cost analyses; preparation of UFP- QAPP/APP addenda; and preparation of Explosive Safety Submissions (ESS) and Explosives Siting Plans (ESP);
public involvement; remedial actions; recovery, storage, and disposal of MPPEH, MEC, MD and RRD; data management; training; permitting; and logistical support. In addition, OMRS work may also include vegetation (i.e., tree, grass, and brush) clearance, construction support as defined by EM 385-1-97 with Change 1, inspection of CD for MEC and MPPEH, range maintenance and support activities (which may include herbicide application, MEC and MPPEH removal, bulk target retrieval/deployment, construction support, etc.), and specified robotic construction activities such as earthwork (e.g., grading, etc.), trenching, utility installation, backfill and compaction, etc. For each task order under this Contract, the Government will provide a specific PWS describing at a minimum the work required to be performed, performance metrics, schedule requirements, and types and numbers of submittals. The Contractor shall, upon award of a task order, supply all personnel, tools, equipment, communications, transportation, materials and supervision to integrate, manage, and execute all specified aspects of the task order. Initial task order(s) is/are envisioned to concentrate on initial robotic equipment acquisition and configuration, storage and maintenance of robotics equipment, and Corporate UFP-QAPP and Corporate APP development. Subsequent task orders and/or in-place task orders will be utilized to facilitate follow-on equipment acquisition and configuration as project needs dictate.
3.4.1 Site Visit.
3.4.1.1 Pre-Proposal Site Visit. A site visit may be authorized by the Contracting Officer to assist in the preparation of the Contractor’s proposal. Cost for this site visit will be at the Contractor’s own expense. No intrusive activities shall be conducted during the pre-proposal site visit.
3.4.2 Task Activities. The principal object is to utilize existing and emerging robotics technologies to achieve the contract objectives to the extent practicable or economically feasible in order to maximize productivity. Therefore, field task activities may be performed robotically, conventionally using manned techniques, or a combination of both. Typical activities under task orders to this contract may include, but are not limited to:
3.4.2.1 Site Specific UFP-QAPP Addenda. Prepare and submit for approval a Site Specific UFP-QAPP Addendum IAW DID HNC-001.02 designed to complement the Corporate UFP-QAPP and account for site specific conditions, means, and methods.
3.4.2.2 Vegetation Clearance. Clear designated areas of vegetation (i.e., trees, grass, and brush, etc.) either robotically or via manned conventional techniques. Site vegetation densities will vary from site to site and may vary from light to extremely heavy. Removed vegetation may require stockpiling and/or disposal with possible transport to the disposal location (typically onsite) depending on site requirements and the methods used for vegetation removal, e.g., cut, chip in place, chip with chip collection, etc.
3.4.2.3 MEC and MPPEH Surface Clearances. Conduct MEC and MPPEH surface clearances in designated areas either robotically or via manned conventional techniques. Site surface anomaly densities will vary from site to site and may range from light to extremely heavy. Dispose of all MEC and items remaining as MPPEH following inspection for explosive hazards. Dispose of Material Documented as Safe (MDAS) consisting of MD and RRD IAW with Section 3.2 of DODI 4140.62, dated August 20, 2015. Inspect CD for explosive hazards. Provide all services and activities as necessary to maintain, and retrieve and repair (as required) damaged or out of service robotic equipment in MEC and MPPEH contaminated areas.
3.4.2.4 Digital Subsurface Characterization. Characterize site subsurface (which may include depth data) in designated areas using digital geophysical mapping (DGM) IAW DID HNC-003.02 either robotically or via manned conventional techniques.
3.4.2.5 MEC and MPPEH Subsurface Clearances. Conduct MEC and MPPEH subsurface clearances in designated areas either robotically or via manned conventional techniques. Analog clearances (typically conducted via manned conventional techniques) may be used in lieu of, or in conjunction with DGM depending site conditions and economic considerations. Site subsurface anomaly densities will vary from site to site and may range from light to extremely heavy. Dispose of all MEC and items remaining as MPPEH following inspection for explosive hazards.
Dispose of Material Documented as Safe (MDAS) consisting of MD and RRD IAW with Section 3.2 of DODI 4140.62, dated August 20, 2015. Inspect CD for explosive hazards. Provide all services and activities as necessary to maintain, and retrieve and repair (as required) damaged or out of service robotic equipment in MEC and MPPEH contaminated areas.
3.4.2.6 Construction Support. Provide construction support services to range construction contractor during range construction activities IAW the requirements of EM 385-1-97 with Change 1. In accordance with EM 385-1-97 with Change 1, the type of construction support activities that will be required of the Contractor depends on the prevailing risk of encountering MEC at the time that the construction is to commence. EM 385-1-97 with Change 1 requires MEC Standby Support (analogous to “on-call” construction support as defined by DOD 6055.09-M) for areas which are regarded as low risk but requires subsurface clearances to be conducted for any remaining medium (i.e., moderate per EM 385-1-97 with Change 1) or high risk areas (analogous to “onsite” construction support as defined by DOD 6055.09-M). Provide other construction support services as required including anomaly avoidance and down-hole monitoring.
3.4.2.7 Specified Range Maintenance and Support Activities. Provide specified range maintenance and support activities where the application of robotic techniques have been demonstrated to be effective such as MEC and MPPEH removals, site work (e.g., grading, etc.), vegetation removal (e.g., mowing, underbrush and/or tree removal, etc.), utility installation, target removal, placement and/or replacement, and other activities required to maintain operational ranges.
3.4.2.8 Site Specific Final Report. The Contractor shall prepare a Site Specific Final Report (SSFR) IAW the general format presented in DID HNC-009.01 which includes the results for all field activities conducted by the Contractor including construction support.
3.4.2.9 Remedial Action Report. When tasked to perform a Remedial Action (RA), the Contractor shall prepare a Remedial Action Report (RAR) to document the results of the RA and be in substantial compliance with OSWER Directive 9355.0-39FS, "Remedial Action Report-Documentation for Operable Unit Completion," June 1992, DID HNC-011.02 and EP1110-1-18. An additional chapter, Chapter 7, shall be added to the requirements of the DID and shall include a post remedy data assessment to evaluate confidence in the remedial action and support achievement of the RAOs for an acceptable end state. This assessment process shall be performed in accordance with CEMP- CED MEMO, SUBJECT: Trial Period for Risk Management Methodology at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Projects, January 3, 2017. Evidence of proper disposal of MPPEH shall be included. Maps shall include a boundary survey of clearance area IAW DID HNC-006.02. Prepare, as a separate document submitted at the same time as this report, a new or updated Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol (MRSPP) dependent upon RA findings using the MRSPP worksheets, http://www.lab-data.com/MRSPP/.
4.0 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERABLES.
4.1 Program Management. The Contractor shall execute this Contract under the direction of a Program Manager meeting the qualification requirements of paragraph 5.4.1.
4.2 Project Management. The Contractor shall execute each task under the direction of a Project Manager (PM), meeting the qualification requirements of paragraph 5.4.2.
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. UFP-QAPP shall be prepared in accordance with EM 200-1-15 Technical Guidance for Military Munitions Response Actions, 30 October 2015.
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 IAW 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.
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 IAW Chapter 13 of EM 200-1-15. A copy of these records shall be attached to the Project Status Report.
4.9 Periodic Status Reports. The Contractor shall prepare and submit Periodic Status Reports IAW 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 The Government will provide certain property 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 property furnished by the Government is completely sufficient to accomplish the requirements of a particular task order. Government property 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 shall not distribute Government-supplied property without the express approval of the Contracting Officer.
4.10.2 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 Contracting Officer 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 IAW FAR Clause 52.245-1 and the Contractors Property Control Procedures.
4.10.3 The Contractor shall provide property control and management support in accordance with Appendix 1 and as directed by the Contracting Officer or the Government Property Administrator. To this end, the Contractor shall be required to designate a Program Property Manager whom shall work closely with the Government Property Administrator, and shall be required to track and account for all project Government Property (GP), and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) for which the Contractor procured in support of the task order. The Contractor’s Program Property Manager shall at a minimum be a Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA); however, a Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM) is preferred. The offeror must have 3-5 years of property management experience in US Government projects and a familiarity with asset management software for property and materials. Contractor Owned Property is to be managed separately from all GP (to include contractor acquired property under a CPFF task). The Contractor’s Program Property Manager shall maintain accounting documentation regarding the issuance of all Government Property, and Contractor Acquired Property to Contractor employees, or subcontractors, and shall coordinate with the Government Property Administrator as applicable.
4.10.4 Exhibit 7 lists all Government Property that will be jointly inventoried and transferred to the Contractor for the performance of this work effort. Selected property and equipment may be transferred to other projects at the discretion of the Government. Replacements for transferred equipment and property shall be addressed at the time of the transfer. The photos provided in Exhibit 7a are not all inclusive of the equipment as listed in Exhibit 7.
4.10.5 The Contractor shall maintain a purchasing and distribution system as required to achieve project objectives.
4.10.6 The Contractor shall manage, maintain and repair, as required, all government property provided to the Contractor in a manner which minimizes equipment downtime thereby ensuring that the equipment is fully operational to the greatest extent possible. Procurement and maintenance of equipment that is not provided by the Government shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
4.10.7 The Contractor shall not use property provided by the Government for any purpose other than in the performance of this contract without written approval from the Contracting Officer.
4.10.8 Upon completion or termination of the contract, all Government furnished 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 negligence or abuse by the Contractor, Contractor employees, or subcontractors.
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.
4.12 Identification of Responsible Personnel: Each submittal shall identify the specific members and title of the Contractor’s and subcontractor staff that had significant input into the report’s preparation or review.
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 IAW Chapter 13 of EM 200-1-15. Also, the Contractor shall certify in writing to the Contracting Officer 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.
5.2 UXO Personnel shall meet the qualification requirements for the position as described in DDESB TP-18.
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 UXO personnel whose training does not qualify the employee for doing the job for which he/she is hired. The Contractor shall be required to provide a certification for each non-U.S. UXO person hired. The certification shall include a risk-based analysis of the UXO person or activities to be performed and shall demonstrate that the proposed UXO person 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 non-U.S. UXO personnel. The Contractor's certification shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for approval.
5.3.2 Non-U.S. employees hired by Contractors must meet 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.
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