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Solicitation number: W912EF-15-R-0063
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(No Collect Calls) W912EF-15-R-0063 26-Aug-2015

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER 509-527-7204

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

04:00 PM 28 Sep 2015

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912EF 9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MARY M. VAN SICKLE

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

(TYPE OR PRINT)

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

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

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

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

W68SBV51314024

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(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 X WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USAED, WALLA WALLA - CONTRACTING DIV.

MARY M. VAN SICKLE

201 N. THIRD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A 13b. RATING

CODE 15. DELIVER TO CODE 960504 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP X

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONSTRUCTION BRANCH

201 NORTH 3RD

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

TEL: FAX:

509-527-7802 FAX:

TEL: 509-527-7204 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

SIZE STANDARD:

15 Million

NAICS:

541690

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:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES ITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24. 22. 21. 19.

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W912EF-15-R-0063

INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS

This acquisition is 100 percent set – aside for Small Business concerns.

NAICS CODE: 541690 Size Limitation: $15 Million Dollars (average annual receipts)

BUINESS HOURS. The standard business hours for the Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME. Is stated in block 8 of the SF1449, solicitation/Contract for Commercial Items.

RETENTION OF QUOTES. Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals will not be returned, but will be retained by the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers for its official record.

BEFORE SIGNING AND MAILING THIS OFFER, PLEASE TAKE NOT OF THE FOLLOWING, AS

FAILURE TO PERFORM ANY ONE OF THESE ACTIONS MAY CAUSE YOUR OFFER TO BE

REJECTED.

AMENDMENTS: have you acknowledge receipt of ALL amendments? If in doubt as to the number of amendments issued, please contact the representative listed on the Information Page.

AMENDMENT SECTIONS: If any of the amendments furnished amended sections, the amended sections must be used in submitting your offer.

MISTAKE IN OFFEROR: Have you reviewed your offer price for possible errors in calculation or work left out?

OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: The minimum offer acceptance period 75 days. Please ensure that you allow at least the stated number of calendar days for the Government to accept your offer.

System Award Management (SAM) REGISTRATION REQUIRED. IF NOT REGISTERED, PLEASE VISIT www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM Database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information on how to register and the time required is detailed in the clause.

Completion of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (May 2011) – Alternate 1 (Nov 2013). Electronic completion is encouraged (see http://farsite.hill.af.mil to download Representations and Certifications).

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of the above provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at the SAM website www.sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the above website, the offeror shall complete paragraph (b) through (i) of the provision.

GOVERNMENT IS EXEMPT: In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 – State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Exempt tax identification number 91- 0828090.

TRAVEL ASSOCIATED COST: Shall be in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 2, DoD Civilian Personnel, Appendix A.

NOTE 1: Examples of Standard Review requirement are attached at the end of this request for proposal.

NOTE 2: See FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS - how to submit the proposal and FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) for evaluation factors.

BIDDER INQUIRY:

Bidder/Offeror Solicitation Questions:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a web-site that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: GGXMBM-B89TQE Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for Entering Questions:

1. After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word "Submit" a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words “Please select from below”, select “Public” c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example; if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: “Electrical” from the pull down list.

d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.

e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.

f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.

g.) File. Use this if you are going to attach a pdf file.

h.) Question. Enter your question here.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

https://www.projnet.org/

For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800- 428-HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@rcesupport.com.

mailto:staff@rcesupport.com

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 40 Each Standard Review Preliminary Proposal

FFP

Applied Bio-Statistical Services for the Northwestern Region's Anadromous Fish Evaluation Program (AFEP). See attached Performance Work Statement. It is estimated that there will be a total of 40 Preliminary Proposal Reviews.

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award and will consist of 365 days.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W68SBV51314024

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W68SBV51314024

NET AMT

0002 20 Each Standard Review Final Proposal

FFP

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award and will consist of 365 days.

FOB: Destination

0003 20 Each Standard Review Draft Report

FFP

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award and will consist of 365

0004 20 Each Non-standard Review Statistical Request

FFP

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award and will consist of 365

0005 12 Each Non-standard Review Conference Call

FFP

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award and will consist of 365

0006 8 Each Non-standard Review Meeting Notes

FFP

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award and will consist of 365

0007 1 Job Meeting Attendance

FFP

Applied Bio-Statistical Services for the Northwestern Region's Anadromous Fish Evaluation Program (AFEP). See attached Performance Work Statement. Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award and will consist of 365 days.

Following are the estimated number of Meetings (days indicated include 2 travel days for each meeting):

(1) Preliminary Proposal Meeting, 5 days (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $___________

(1) Final Proposal Meeting, 4 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(1) AFEP Meeting, 6 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Walla Walla):

Amount $___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Portland):

Amount $___________

Total: $_____________

All travel costs shall be per the Federal Joint Travel Regulations

1001 40 Each OPTION Standard Review Preliminary Proposal

FFP

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award.

1002 20 Each OPTION Standard Review Final Proposal

FFP

1003 20 Each OPTION Standard Review Draft Report

FFP

1004 20 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Statistical Request

FFP

1005 12 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Conference Call

FFP

1006 8 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Meeting Notes

FFP

1007 1 Job OPTION Meeting Attendance

FFP

Applied Bio-Statistical Services for the Northwestern Region's Anadromous Fish Evaluation Program (AFEP). See attached Performance Work Statement.

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award.

Following are the estimated number of Meetings (days indicated include 2 travel days for each meeting):

(1) Preliminary Proposal Meeting, 5 days (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $___________

(1) Final Proposal Meeting, 4 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(1) AFEP Meeting, 6 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Walla Walla):

Amount $___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Portland):

Amount $___________

Total: $_____________

2001 40 Each OPTION Standard Review Preliminary Proposal

FFP

2002 20 Each OPTION Standard Review Final Proposal

FFP

2003 20 Each OPTION Standard Review Draft Report

FFP

2004 20 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Statistical Request

FFP

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award

2005 12 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Conference Call

FFP

2006 8 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Meeting Notes

FFP

2007 1 Job OPTION Meeting Attendance

FFP

Applied Bio-Statistical Services for the Northwestern Region's Anadromous Fish Evaluation Program (AFEP). See attached Performance Work Statement.

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award.

Following are the estimated number of Meetings (days indicated include 2 travel days for each meeting):

(1) Preliminary Proposal Meeting, 5 days (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $___________

(1) Final Proposal Meeting, 4 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(1) AFEP Meeting, 6 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Walla Walla):

Amount $___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Portland):

Amount $___________

Total: $_____________

3001 40 Each OPTION Standard Review Preliminary Proposal

FFP

3002 20 Each OPTION Standard Review Final Proposal

FFP

3003 20 Each OPTION Standard Review Draft Report

FFP

3004 20 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Statistical Request

FFP

3005 12 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Conference Call

FFP

3006 8 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Meeting Notes

FFP

3007 1 Job OPTION Meeting Attendance

FFP

Applied Bio-Statistical Services for the Northwestern Region's Anadromous Fish Evaluation Program (AFEP). See attached Performance Work Statement.

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award.

Following are the estimated number of Meetings (days indicated include 2 travel days for each meeting):

(1) Preliminary Proposal Meeting, 5 days (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $___________

(1) Final Proposal Meeting, 4 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(1) AFEP Meeting, 6 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Walla Walla):

Amount $___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Portland):

Amount $___________

Total: $_____________

4001 40 Each OPTION Standard Review Preliminary Proposal

FFP

4002 20 Each OPTION Standard Review Final Proposal

FFP

4003 20 Each OPTION Standard Review Draft Report

FFP

4004 20 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Statistical Request

FFP

4005 12 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Conference Call

FFP

4006 8 Each OPTION Non-standard Review Meeting Notes

FFP

4007 1 Job OPTION Meeting Attendance

FFP

Applied Bio-Statistical Services for the Northwestern Region's Anadromous Fish Evaluation Program (AFEP). See attached Performance Work Statement.

Period of Performance: Will be determined at time of award.

Following are the estimated number of Meetings (days indicated include 2 travel days for each meeting):

(1) Preliminary Proposal Meeting, 5 days (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $___________

(1) Final Proposal Meeting, 4 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(1) AFEP Meeting, 6 days, (Walla Walla or Portland):

Amount $ ___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Walla Walla):

Amount $___________

(2) Non-standard Meetings, 3 days each, (Portland):

Amount $___________

Total: $_____________

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

TRAVEL COSTS

As prescribed at FAR 31.205-46, travel costs incurred for travel in the contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and territories and possessions of the United States, shall not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 2, DoD Civilian Personnel, Appendix A, prescribed by the Department of Defense.

(End of clause)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Applied Biostatistical Services for the Corps of Engineers Northwestern Region’s Anadromous Fish Evaluation Program

I. BACKGROUND

The Corps of Engineers (Corps) Northwestern Region’s Anadromous Fish Evaluation Program (AFEP) conducts scientific investigations to aid in the recovery of listed endangered salmon and other species. This is accomplished through improving fish passage conditions in the Columbia and Snake Rivers to maximize the survival of juvenile and adult salmon and steelhead. The AFEP requires the services of a qualified Biostatistician to provide applied biostatistical expertise for various research projects under the AFEP, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps’) comprehensive research program encompassing all the Walla Walla and Portland District’s anadromous fish research efforts. Professional services of biometrician(s)/statistician(s) with demonstrated experience in reviewing anadromous fish research and hydropower operations are necessary to provide an objective and independent review of statistical objectives and parameters of similar research projects.

The objectives of the review requirements are to provide statistical review (hereafter referred to as review) of preliminary and final research proposals and draft reports submitted under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Region’s AFEP. The statistical review shall evaluate technical merit, applicability and make recommendations to improve statistical design and analysis. In addition, the biometrician(s)/statisticians(s) will be expected to attend some Corps in-house and AFEP meetings to discuss results, reviews, and to provide comments and suggestions on experimental design during the development and implementation of research studies and assist in the interpretation of results. The intent of this Request For Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals describing how the Offeror meets the needs of Corps by demonstration of education, experience, past performance references, scientific credibility, and written communication skills.

Most of the anticipated work is to be focused on lab or field evaluations of adult and juvenile salmonids at the hydroelectric projects, although future work may occur anywhere in the Columbia Basin, including near-shore Ocean and tributaries of the Snake and Columbia Rivers. It is anticipated that biological studies similar in nature to those conducted in recent years will continue in the future, although subject matter, scope and details could change.

Examples of biological studies previously conducted by the AFEP can be found on the following Corps web site: http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environment/Fish/AFEP.aspx. The listing is not all inclusive, but is intended to give the Offeror a representative look at what types of research will likely be conducted in future years.

II. REQUIREMENTS

Standard Reviews Approximately 45 to 60 proposals are received by the AFEP annually. These proposals undergo review to assess whether the proposed methodology is capable of meeting defined objectives with minimal risk to the government. After proposals are discussed briefly at a Studies Review Work Group (SRWG) meeting, a subset of proposals are revised based on reviewer comments and considered for funding. The Offeror shall provide statistical reviews of preliminary proposals (approximately 45-60) as well as final proposals (approximately 30-45).

Following the completion of most research work a thorough review of the draft reports will also be required.

Non-Standard Reviews In addition to the known standard reviews discussed above, instances may occur where additional statistical review or statistical guidance is needed, and the Offeror shall be available to respond to those requests throughout the contract period. These requests could be additional support for the Corps or our contractors to further refine study design, analysis or reporting in response to controversy, changed conditions or new information.

http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environment/Fish/AFEP.aspx

Meetings As previously identified, the Offeror shall attend meetings pertaining to the development of research proposals, including the Preliminary Proposal Review (2 days) and Final Proposal Review (2 days) meeting for the purpose of answering questions and providing comments of a statistical nature or on experimental design. The government will provide a copy of the minutes of these meetings to the Offeror for review. If the portion of the minutes relating to statistics is inaccurate or unclear, the Offeror shall provide a written clarification within thirty

(30) days of receiving the review request. The Offeror may be expected to attend additional special meetings (normally 1 day duration) focused on design and analysis of particular studies, as discussed above. Typically these meetings will be in Walla Walla, WA or Portland, OR. The Offeror shall attend the AFEP Annual Program Review, held 3-4 days in December, alternately in Walla Walla, WA or Portland, OR.

Deliverables The Offeror shall provide statistical reviews to the review requester (usually the Corps’ technical study lead) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in an electronic form within thirty (30) days of receiving a standard review request. For non-standard reviews, the specific deliverables and schedule will be determined bi-laterally by the Offeror and the COR. However, typically a written response to acknowledge receipt of the review request will be required within 48 hours, and the review comments shall be provided to the COR within one week of receiving the non-standard review request. The Offeror’s proposal should consider the implication of a non-standard review request including the occasions in which the primary biostatistician is unable to respond within the required time limit.

Comments provided during conference call participation shall be provided in written format to the COR within two weeks of the date of the call.

Quality Assurance / Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) The Government will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using quality assurance procedures developed by the Government. Typical procedures might include random sampling, checklists, and observation.

If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government will request the Contractor to perform the services again, where appropriate, in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

If the Contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may by contract, or otherwise (1) perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract in whole or in part.

Services will include reviewing and providing comments on research proposals and draft reports, as well as attending meeting to discuss results, reviews, and to provide comments and suggestions on experimental design during the development and implementation of research studies and assist in the interpretation of results. Monitoring will consist of receipt of comments from contractor. Documentation of monitoring will be a file that follows a timeline of events in addition to visual observation as deemed necessary.

The primary methods of surveillance will be:

(1) Receipt of comments received from Contractor, within the required time frame.

(2) Review of monthly accruals provided by Contractor.

The table below outlines the type of monitoring and method of surveillance.

Require Monitoring Standard Method of Surveillance Preliminary Proposals review Review proposals and provide comments within 30 days of receipt of the proposals.

Receipt of comments received within the required time frame.

Final Proposals review Review final proposals and provide comments within 30 days of receipt of the proposals.

Meeting attendance Attend requested meetings.

Comments on meeting-minutes will be due within 30 days of receipt of report.

Visual observation of attendance.

Receipt of meeting-minute comments received within the required time frame.

Non-standard review request As needed.

Comments provided during conference call participation shall be provided in written format within two weeks of the date of the call.

Conference calls, emails, or any other applicable personal contact methods.

Receipt of comments within two weeks of the date of the conference call time frame.

Draft report review Review draft reports-Comments will be due within 30 days of receipt of report.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

The intent and purpose of the professional services are to provide a source of expertise independent of the Corps’ Northwestern Region research program (AFEP). Therefore, to reduce the potential of a conflict of interest compromising the independent nature of the requirements, the successful Offeror shall not be eligible to submit a proposal for biological or aquatic work funded by the Corps’ Northwestern Region, nor may they be under contract to a firm contracted by or submitting a proposal to the Corps’ AFEP within the Northwestern Region. The successful Offeror must guarantee that they are not associated with other Corps-funded work. By signing the proposal/contract, the successful Offeror agrees to withhold their services from obligations that may create a conflict of interest. If the Corps determines a conflict of interest exists, the contract may be terminated.

Following the award of the contract, the successful offeror may submit a request for the addition of a secondary biostatistician to the contract. All secondary candidates must submit their qualifications to the Corps’ COR for evaluation and final approval. The contractor’s proposal should consider the implication of a non-standard review request including the occasions in which the primary biostatistician is unable to respond within the required time limit.

All work conducted by the secondary biostatistician(s) shall be reviewed and approved by the principal biostatistician. Only in an emergency, determined by the Government, shall a secondary biostatistician, approved by the Government, conduct a statistical review without quality control provided by the principal biostatistician. As soon as possible, the principal shall review the work of the secondary and provide a letter of concurrence or clarification to the Corps.

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

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

JUL 2013

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2015 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror NOV 2014 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2015 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

AUG 2013

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters JUL 2013 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding

Responsibility Matters

JUL 2013

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

DEC 2014

52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (MAR 2015) Alternate I

OCT 2014

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

JUL 2013

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information

NOV 2013

252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors FEB 2014 252.209-7992 (Dev) Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid

Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law - Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations

DEC 2014

252.215-7008 Only One Offer OCT 2013 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned

Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

SEP 2004

252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data--Noncommercial Items FEB 2014 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items FEB 2014

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

Personnel

JUN 2013

252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

(a) The right of the Contractor to proceed may be terminated by written notice if, after notice and hearing, the agency head or a designee determines that the Contractor, its agent, or another representative--

(1) Offered or gave a gratuity (e.g., an entertainment or gift) to an officer, official, or employee of the Government;

and

(2) Intended, by the gratuity, to obtain a contract or favorable treatment under a contract.

(b) The facts supporting this determination may be reviewed by any court having lawful jurisdiction.

(1) To pursue the same remedies as in a breach of the contract; and

(2) In addition to any other damages provided by law, to exemplary damages of not less than 3 nor more than 10 times the cost incurred by the Contractor in giving gratuities to the person concerned, as determined by the agency head or a designee. (This subparagraph (c)(2) is applicable only if this contract uses money appropriated to the Department of Defense.)

(d) The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

(End of clause)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ http://assistdocs.com/

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The DUNS +4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed…

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