W912EK21R0013.pdf

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W912EK21R0013 17-Nov-2020

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INFORMATION CALL:

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KATELYN T NELSON

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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

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ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

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ITEM NO.

W912EK21R0013

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

NARRATIVE

1. Solicitation W912EK21T0004 for the Sandbags and Polyethylene Sheeting for the National Flood Fight Materiel Center (NFFMC) is issued as a 100% Small Business Set- Aside and will result in a five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

2. The beginning and end dates for each Ordering Periods are as follows:

Ordering Period 1: 01 January 2021 – 31 December 2021 Ordering Period 2: 01 January 2022 – 31 December 2022 Ordering Period 3: 01 January 2023 – 31 December 2023 Ordering Period 4: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 Ordering Period 5: 01 January 2025 – 31 December 2025

3. The guaranteed minimums are as follows:

CLIN 0001 (Typical Sandbags): 1,200,000 CLIN 0002 (Large Sandbags): 500 CLIN 0003 (Polyethylene Sheeting): 500

**This guaranteed minimum amount is the only guaranteed amount to be awarded under this solicitation. The Government is under no further obligation to order an additional amount.

4. Offerors shall enter unit prices for all quantity ranges on all CLINs for each ordering period on the attached Price Evaluation Sheet (Attachment 0001).

5. Only the Rock Island District is authorized to issue delivery orders under the resultant IDIQ contract.

6. Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted via email to Katelyn Nelson at katelyn.t.nelson@usace.army.mil by the due date noted on the solicitation.

mailto:katelyn.t.nelson@usace.army.mil

TYPICAL SANDBAGS

SPECIFICATION

TYPICAL SANDBAGS AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This specification covers sandbags and shipping containers.

1.1.1 Classification

Sandbags covered by this specification shall be of the woven bag type.

1.2 REFERENCES

None.

1.3 CERTIFICATES

SANDBAGS

Upon delivery, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SHIPMENT OF SANDBAGS

Upon delivery, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein.

1.4. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this specification, the following definitions apply.

1.4.1 Shipping Container

A shipping container is a six sided, wooden box, built to industry standards, that is used for the storage and transportation of materiel. Shipping containers have the nominal dimensions of 4 ft. in length, 4 ft. in width, and 4

ft. in height.

1.4.2 Denier.

Denier is a unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibers; typically defined as the mass in grams per 9,000 meters.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SANDBAGS

Sandbags shall be constructed in accordance with the following specifications.

2.1.1 Sandbag Dimensions.

The sandbags shall be constructed with the nominal dimensions of 26 (± ½”) inches long by 14 (± ½”) inches wide.

2.1.2 Sandbag Material.

The sandbags shall be constructed from coated polypropylene fabric. The sandbags shall be constructed with a minimum denier of 700, and be a minimum of 10x10 woven pattern.

2.1.3 Sandbag Tie String.

The length of the tie string shall not be less than 24 inches. The ends of the tie string shall be heat-sealed or knotted to prevent unraveling. The tie string shall be located on one side of the bag (at seam or folded bag edge), not less than 4 inches nor more than 5 inches from the top edge of the bag. Tie strings shall be located on the outside of the bag.

2.1.4 Sandbag Color.

The sandbags shall be white in color.

2.1.5 Sandbags UV Resistance Coating

The sandbags shall contain ultraviolet resistance to retain 70% strength after 200 hours of exposure to accelerated weathering testing.

2.2 SHIPPING CONTAINERS. Lumber components shall be the industries’ commonly accepted practice for nominal dimensions and wood type and shall conform to commercial practice standards. Plywood shall be performance-rated paneling and all panels shall be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive that meets commercial standard. Plywood shall have no defects (knot holes, worm holes, etc.) extending through the panel. Water repellent wood sealant conforming to commercial standards shall be used on all wood material.

All 1×4 joists shall be fastened to the side, top, and end panels with weather resistant screws or ring nails spaced not more than 3 inches apart in a staggered fashion. All joists shall be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive, as well as with weather resistant screws or ring nails. The skidded load bearing base shall be fastened with weather resistant screws or ring nails, through the plywood from the inside into the cleats, with a minimum of 80% depth penetration, with no through penetration. All skidded load bearing bases shall be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive, as well as using weather resistant screw or ring nails. The sides, ends, and bottom panels shall be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive and nailed together with 2½” nails, with no through penetration. The top (lid) is screwed on with 2½” wood screws, with no through penetration. All shipping containers shall be built to the specifications provided in the attached Shipping Container Shop Drawing (attachment 4.2).

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

3.1.1 Workmanship

The sandbags shall be uniform in size and color, clean, unstained, and free of any extraneous material.

Workmanship shall insure serviceability of the sandbags.

The contractor shall submit five sandbag samples to the Contracting Officer within 48 hours after award.

Upon delivery, the Contractor shall submit certification that the sandbags meet all the specifications, including the drop test (below) to the Contracting Officer.

3.1.2 Drop Test

Sandbags must pass a drop test by filling the sandbag with 44 pounds (± ½lb) (approximately 760 cubic inches) of clean, dry sand and knot the tie string firmly about the choke. Adjust the contents of the bag to form a shape about 4 inches by 10 inches by 20 inches before each drop. Drop the bag (free fall) from a height of 48 inches on one face, on one side seam or the folded area where the seam would normally be located on a tubular bag, and on the butt onto a hard, unyielding surface such as stone or concrete of sufficient mass to absorb the shock without deflection. Every fourth sandbag tested shall be dropped (free fall) on the tied (choke) end in lieu of the butt drop. After each drop, the sandbag shall be examined for visible evidence of damage such as tears, punctures, broken yarns or thread, or exposure of the contents by any means other than sifting. Slight slippage or yawning in the seams shall not be considered damage. Visible evidence of damage shall constitute failure of this test. Tests will be performed by USACE on submitted samples and randomly for delivery orders.

3.2. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY AND DELIVERY METHODS

a. Sandbags shall be packed 500 per bundle for those shipped in shipping containers and 1,000 per bundle for those shipped on pallets.

b. Emergency Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 48 hours. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped on pallets. This process can be repeated every 48 hours from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

c. Urgent Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 5 business days. Business days excludes weekends and federal holidays. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped on pallets. This process can be repeated every 48 hours from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

d. Non-emergency Conditions. Items shipped in containers can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 45 days. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped in containers. This process can be repeated every seven days from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

e. All deliveries shall be made on side access trailers capable of being unloaded with a forklift without access to a ramp or dock. Requests for closed bed trucks must be approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative before shipment.

f. Transportation costs will be a separate contract line item. Transportation costs will be reimbursed based on the actual cost of transportation. The Contractor shall provide documentation with their invoice.

g. The Contractor shall give 48 hour notice for urgent and non-emergency conditions and 24 hour notice for emergency conditions to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the delivery point of contact (listed in the specific delivery order) before delivery. The contractor shall contact the delivery point of contact both at three hours and one hour prior to arrival.

h. Deliveries required within 5 days and 45 days shall be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for Federal Holidays. Emergency deliveries (required within 48 hours) shall be anytime, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year including holidays.

i. If a significant delay occurs that will prohibit the delivery of the product by the due date, the contractor shall immediately report the delay by phone call and email to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. An equitable adjustment may be deducted from the contract price relative to the delay. In each case, the price deducted shall be dependent upon the reason for the delay. The delay report shall include current location, cause of delay and anticipated delivery time.

3.3. PACKAGING AND MARKING

Preservation, packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the Contractor shall provide protection for a minimum of one year and meet or exceed the following requirements:

a. Preservation - Commercial.

b. Level of Packing - Commercial.

c. Quantity of bundles per Shipping Container:

- 25 bundles per 4 ft. long, 4 ft. wide, and 4 ft. high container

- 12,500 sandbags per shipping container

d. Quantity of bundles per pallet:

- 16 bundles per 4 ft. long, 4 ft. wide pallet

- 16,000 sandbags per pallet

3.3.1 Bundle

A bundle shall contain 500 sandbags per shipping container or 1,000 sandbags per pallet. Sandbags shall be stacked flat-wise, compressed and banded. A bundle shall be so constructed that it will allow subsequent handling.

3.3.2 Shipping Containers

A 4 ft. wide, 4 ft. long, and 4 ft. high shipping container shall contain 12,500 sandbags (or 25 bundles of 500 count sandbags, compressed and banded bundles).

3.3.3 Packaging.

a. Bundles shall be packed in shipping containers or on pallets. Shipping containers and pallets shall comply with the regulations of the carrier used and shall provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost. Shipping containers shall be capable of multiple handling, stacking and storage under favorable conditions (such as enclosed facilities) for a minimum of one year.

b. All shipping containers shall be the most cost effective and shall be of minimum cube to contain and protect the bags. Shipping containers shall be closed on all sides, ends, bottom and top. Tops shall be easily removable/replaceable. Rough, sharp, or dangerous edges, corners or fasteners will not be permitted. Marking materials creating hazardous conditions shall not be used.

3.3.4 Unitization

a. Shipping Containers. The shipping containers shall be constructed with the nominal (no more than ±½”) outside dimensions of 4 feet in length, 4 feet in width, and 4 feet in height. The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

b. Palletization. The pallets shall contain sixteen (16) bundles of one-thousand (1,000) count sandbags per bundle.

The bundles shall be triple shrink-wrapped with transparent plastic film and secured to the pallet according to manufacturer recommended industry standards, allowing for safe transportation, including vertical stacking. Pallets shall be new construction, treated lumber or hardwood, capable of multiple handlings.

3.3.5 Marking

The exterior of all shipping containers shall be marked with the container quantity (number of bags contained in the shipping container) on all four sides in four inch number/letters, the weight of the filled container, and the contractual delivery date in two inch numbers/letters. Letters shall be capitals without serifs and numerals shall be

Arabic per industry specifications and standards. The top (lid) of all shipping containers shall be marked with a stenciled arrow indicating the location of the wood screws used to secure the top (lid) to the container. The exterior of all shipping containers shall also be marked, on all four sides, in the upper, left-hand corner with the full colored, 6 × 6 inch, Corps signature (logo and text), as indicated on the attached sheet.

3.3.6 Drawings of Shipping Containers

Shop drawings of the shipping containers, including a list of materials and material dimensions shall be submitted for acceptance within (ten) 10 calendar days of the contract award date.

3.7 PAYMENT AND INVOICING

Payment for supplies ordered under this contract will be made upon receipt of the invoice. Invoices shall be submitted within 14 days of services rendered. Invoices shall include contract number, delivery order number and Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) when multiple CLIN’s are issued on a contract. The invoices shall also include copies of the BOL (please see clause 52.212-4(g) for further information).

All invoices shall be submitted to the COR appointed on the delivery order.

PART 4 ATTACHMENTS

4.1 IDIQ Pricing Sheet

4.2 4’×4’×4’ Shipping Container Shop Drawing

4.3 Corps NFFMC Logo

LARGE SANDBAGS

LARGE SANDBAGS AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This specification covers large sandbags and shipping containers.

1.1.1 Classification

Sandbags covered by this specification shall be of the woven bag type.

1.2 REFERENCES

None.

1.3 CERTIFICATES SANDBAGS

Upon delivery, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SHIPMENT OF SANDBAGS

Upon delivery, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein.

1.4 DEFINITIONS.

1.4.1 Shipping Container.

A shipping container is a six sided, wooden box, built to industry standards, that is used for the storage and transportation of materiel. Shipping containers have the nominal dimensions of 4 ft. in length, 4 ft. in width, and 4

ft. in height.

1.4.2 Denier.

Denier is a unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibers; typically defined as the mass in grams per 9,000 meters.

1.4.3 Safety Factor

The Safety Factor, depending on the ratio, in this case 5:1, means that the large sandbag is specified to hold 5 times the amount of the bags safe working load.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 LARGE SANDBAGS

Sandbags shall be constructed in accordance with the following specifications.

2.1.1 Sandbag Dimensions

The sandbags shall be constructed with the nominal dimension of 36 (±3”) inches wide, by 36 (±3”) inches deep, by 48 (±3”) tall.

2.1.2 Sandbag Material.

The sandbags shall be constructed from coated polypropylene fabric. The sandbags shall be constructed with a minimum denier of 1,600, be a minimum of 11x11 woven pattern, and have a safety factor of 5:1. Sandbags must be suitable for the containment of sand or similar material.

2.1.4 Sandbag Lifting Straps.

The sandbags harness system shall run along the entire perimeter of the sandbag and end in four lifting loops on each top corner of the bag. Lifting straps shall run vertically along the four corners of the bag and crisscross on the bottom of the bag. The loops must be of sufficient length to ensure that they can be joined together and lifted from a center point.

2.1.5 Sandbag Duffel Tops

The sandbags shall contain duffle tops, or the equivalent, to ensure that the entire bag is completely enclosed.

2.1.6 Sandbag Color

The sandbags shall be white in color.

2.1.7 Sandbag Strength.

The sandbags shall be constructed with the strength to be able to support a minimum load of 2,500 lbs. All straps, loops, and the bag, itself, shall be constructed of sufficient strength and durability to allow for helicopter airlift and drop operations. Each sandbag shall be labeled with load capacity, safety factory, and capable for airlift.

2.1.8 Sandbag UV Resistance Coating

The sandbags shall contain ultraviolet resistance to retain 70% strength after 200 hours of exposure to accelerated weathering testing.

2.2 SHIPPING CONTAINERS. Lumber components shall be the industries’ commonly accepted practice for nominal dimensions and wood type and shall conform to commercial practice standards. Plywood shall be performance-rated paneling and all panels shall be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive. Plywood shall have no defects (knot holes, worm holes, etc.) extending through the panel. Water repellant wood preservatives conforming to commercial standards shall be used on all wood materials. All plywood used shall be oriented so that the grain direction of face plies are perpendicular to the box length, ends shall be oriented the same as all other sides.

All 1×4 joists shall be fastened to the side, top, and end panels weather resistant screws or ring nails spaced not more than 3 inches apart in a staggered fashion. All joists shall be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive, as well as with weather resistant screws or ring nails. The skidded load bearing base shall be screwed or ring nailed together, through the plywood from the inside into the cleats, with a minimum of 80% depth penetration, with no through penetration. All skidded load bearing bases shall be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive, as well as using weather resistant screw or ring nails. The sides, ends, and bottom panels shall be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive and nailed together with 2½” nails, with no through penetration. The top (lid) shall be screwed on with 2½” wood screws, with no through penetration. All shipping containers shall be built to the specification provided in the attached Shipping Container Shop Drawing (attachment 4.2).

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

3.1.1 Workmanship

The sandbags shall be uniform in size and color, clean, unstained, and free of any extraneous material.

Workmanship shall insure serviceability of the sandbags.

Upon delivery, the Contractor shall submit certification that the sandbags meet the above requirements to the Contracting Officer.

3.2 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY AND DELIVERY METHODS

a. Large Sandbags shall be packed 25 per bundle. Each bundle shall be the nominal dimensions of 20” wide, 20” high and 40” long for large sandbags in shipping containers. For pallets, large sandbags shall be bundled flat wise in a 100 count bundle and secured to a pallet.

b. Emergency Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 48 hours. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped on pallets. This process can be repeated every 48 hours from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

c. Urgent Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 5 business days. Business days excludes weekends and federal holidays. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped on pallets. This process can be repeated every 48 hours from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

d. Non-emergency Conditions. Items shipped in containers can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 45 days. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped in containers. This process can be repeated every seven days from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

e. All deliveries shall be made on side access trailers capable of being unloaded with a forklift without access to a ramp or dock. Requests for closed bed trucks must be approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) before shipment.

f. The Contractor shall give 48 hour notice for urgent and non-emergency conditions and 24 hour notice for emergency conditions to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the delivery point of contact (listed in the specific delivery order) before delivery. The contractor shall contact the delivery point of contact both at three hours and one hour prior to arrival.

g. Deliveries required within 45 days shall be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for Federal Holidays. Emergency deliveries (required within 48 hours) shall be anytime, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year including holidays.

h. If a significant delay occurs that will prohibit the delivery of the product by the due date, the contractor shall immediately report the delay by phone call and email to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s

Representative. An equitable adjustment may be deducted from the contract price relative to the delay. In each case, the price deducted shall be dependent upon the reason for the delay. The delay report shall include current location, cause of delay and anticipated delivery time.

3.3 PACKAGING AND MARKING

Preservation, packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the Contractor shall provide protection for a minimum of one year and meet or exceed the following requirements:

a. Preservation: Commercial

b. Level of Packing: Commercial

c. Quantity of Bundles per Shipping Container:

four (4) – twenty five (25) count bundle per 4 ft. long, 4 ft. wide, and 4 ft. high container.

d. Quantity of Bundles per Pallet:

one (1) – one-hundred (100) count bundle per 4 ft. long, 4ft. wide pallet.

3.3.1 Packaging

a. Large Sandbags shall be packed in shipping containers or on pallets. Shipping containers and pallets shall comply with the regulations of the carrier used and shall provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost.

Shipping Containers shall be capable of multiple handling and storage under favorable conditions (such as enclosed facilities) for a minimum of one year.

b. All shipping containers shall be the most cost effective and shall be of minimum cube to contain and protect the bags. Shipping containers shall be closed on all sides, ends, bottom and top. Tops shall be easily removable/replaceable. Rough, sharp or dangerous edges, corners or fasteners will not be permitted. Marking materials creating hazardous conditions shall not be used.

3.3.2 Unitization

a. Shipping Containers. The shipping containers shall be constructed with the nominal (no more than ±½”) outside dimensions of 4 feet in length, 4 feet in width, and 4 feet in height (measurements exclude the skid). The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

b. Palletization. The bundles shall be tripled shrink-wrapped with transparent plastic film and secured to the pallet according to manufacturer recommended industry standards, allowing for safe transportation, including vertical stacking. Pallets shall be new construction, treated lumber or hardwood, capable of multiple handling.

3.3.3 Marking

The exterior of all shipping containers shall be marked with the container quantity (number of bags contained in the shipping container) and the words “Large Sandbags” on all four sides in four inch number/letters, the weight of the filled container, and the contractual delivery date in two inch numbers/letters. Letters shall be capitals without serifs and numerals shall be Arabic per industry specifications and standards. The top (lid) of all shipping containers shall be marked with a stenciled arrow indicating the location of the wood screws used to security the top (lid) to the container. The exterior of all shipping container shall also be marked, on all four sides, in the upper left-hand corner, with the full colored, 6×6 inch, Corps signature (logo and text), as indicated on the attached sheet.

3.3.4 Drawings of Shipping Containers

Shop drawings of the shipping containers, including a list of materials and material dimensions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative for acceptance within 10 calendar days of the contract award date.

3.4 PAYMENT AND INVOICING

Payment for supplies ordered under this contract will be made upon receipt of the invoice. Invoices shall be submitted within 14 days of services rendered. Invoices shall include contract number, delivery order number and Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) when multiple CLIN’s are issued on a contract. The invoices shall also include copies of the BOL (please see clause 52.212-4(g) for further information).

PART 4 ATTACHMENTS

4.1 IDIQ Pricing Sheet

4.2 4’×4’×4’ Shipping Container Shop Drawing

4.3 Corps NFFMC Logo

POLYETHYLENE SHEETING

POLYETHYLENE SHEETING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE.

This specification covers polyethylene sheeting.

1.2 REFERENCES.

The publication listed below forms all or a part of this specification.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D 4397 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting for Construction, Industrial, and Agricultural applications.

1.3 CERTIFICATES

POLYETHYLENE SHEETING

Upon delivery, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein.

PALLETS FOR SHIPMENT OF POLYETHYLENE SHEETING

Upon delivery, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 POLYETHYLENE SHEETING

Polyethylene sheeting shall be constructed in accordance with the following specification.

2.1.1 Polyethylene Sheeting Dimensions.

The polyethylene sheeting shall be shipped in rolls and be constructed with the nominal dimensions of 20 ft. in width and 100 ft. in length.

2.1.2 Polyethylene Strength

The polyethylene sheeting shall be constructed 6 mils in thickness.

2.1.3 Polyethylene Color

The polyethylene sheeting shall be black in color.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

3.1.1 Workmanship

The polyethylene sheeting shall be uniform in size and color, clean, unstained, and free of any extraneous material.

Upon delivery, the Contractor shall submit certification to the Contracting Officer, that the polyethylene sheeting meets all the specifications.

3.2 PACKAGING AND MARKING

Preservation, packaging, packing, and unitization furnished by the Contractor shall provide protection for a minimum of one year and meet or exceed the following requirements.

a. Preservation: Commercial

b. Level of Packing: Commercial

c. Quantity of Rolls per Box:

Each box shall contain one (1) – 20 ft. x 100 ft. roll of poly.

d. Quantity of Boxes per Pallet:

Each pallet shall contain 25 boxes of poly.

3.2.1 Palletization.

The boxes shall be triple shrink-wrapped with transparent plastic film and secured to a 4 ft. wide, 4 ft. long pallet according to manufacturer recommended industry standards, allowing safe transportation. Pallets shall be new construction, treated lumber or hardwood, capable of multiple handlings.

3.2.2 Marking.

A sticker shall be affixed to the end of each box containing the following information:

- 20 ft X 100 ft

- 6 MIL

- Weight (lbs)

- Black Poly Sheeting

The boxes shall be packaged such that the sticker is facing outward.

3.3 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY AND DELIVERY METHODS

a. Emergency Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 48 hours. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped on pallets. This process can be repeated every 48 hours from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

b. Urgent Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 5 business days. Business days exclude weekends and federal holidays. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped on pallets. This process can be repeated every 48 hours from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

c. Non-emergency Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 45 days. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped in pallets. This process can be repeated every seven days from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

d. All deliveries shall be made on side access trailers capable of being loaded with a forklift without access to a ramp or dock. Requests for closed bed trucks must be approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) before shipment.

e. The Contractor shall give 48 hour notice for urgent and non-emergency conditions and 24 hour notice for emergency conditions to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the delivery point of contact (listed in the specific delivery order) before delivery. The contractor shall contact the delivery point of contact both at three hours and one hour prior to arrival.

f. Deliveries required within 45 days shall be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for Federal Holidays. Emergency deliveries (required within 48 hours) shall be anytime, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year including holidays.

g. If a significant delay occurs that will prohibit the delivery of the product by the due date, the contractor shall immediately report the delay by phone call and email to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. An equitable adjustment may be deducted from the contract price relative to the delay. In each case, the price deducted shall be dependent upon the reason for the delay. The delay report shall include current location, cause of delay and anticipated delivery time.

3.4 PAYMENT AND INVOICING

Payment for supplies ordered under this contract will be made upon receipt of the invoice. Invoices shall be submitted within 14 days of services rendered. Invoices shall include contract number, delivery order number and Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) when multiple CLIN’s are issued on a contract. The invoices shall also include copies of the BOL (please see clause 52.212-4(g) for further information).

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QUESTION AND ANSWER

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Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to katelyn.t.nelson@usace.army.mil no later than 01 December 2020 at 2:00PM CST.

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

When a solicitation provision or contract clause uses a word or term that is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the word or term has the same meaning as the definition in FAR 2.101 in effect at the time the solicitation was issued, unless--

(a) The solicitation, or amended solicitation, provides a different definition;

(b) The contracting parties agree to a different definition;

(c) The part, subpart, or section of the FAR where the provision or clause is prescribed provides a different meaning;

(d) The word or term is defined in FAR part 31, for use in the cost principles and procedures; or

(e) The word or term defines an acquisition-related threshold, and if the threshold is adjusted for inflation as set forth in FAR 1.109(a), then the changed threshold applies throughout the remaining term of the contract, unless there is a subsequent threshold adjustment; see FAR 1.109(d).

(End of clause)

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;

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(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.

(c) If this contract is terminated under paragraph (a) of this clause, the Government is entitled--

(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.

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (JUN 2020)

ALTERNATE I (OCT 1995)

(a) Except as provided in (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall not enter into any agreement with an actual or prospective subcontractor, nor otherwise act in any manner, which has or may have the effect of restricting sales by such subcontractors directly to the Government of any item or process (including computer software) made or furnished by the subcontractor under this contract or under any follow-on production contract.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not preclude the Contractor from asserting rights that are otherwise authorized by law or regulation. For acquisitions of commercial items, the prohibition in paragraph (a) applies only to the extent that any agreement restricting sales by subcontractors results in the Federal Government being treated differently from any other prospective purchaser for the sale of the commercial item(s).

(c) The Contractor agrees to incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts under this contract which exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation

2.101 on the date of subcontract award.

(End of Clause)

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR

STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- Internal confidentiality agreement or statement means a confidentiality agreement or any other written statement that the contractor requires any of its employees or subcontractors to sign regarding nondisclosure of contractor information, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency.

Subcontract means any contract as defined in subpart 2.1 entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (including a consultant) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

(b) The Contractor shall not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(c) The Contractor shall notify current employees and subcontractors that prohibitions and restrictions of any preexisting internal confidentiality agreements or statements covered by this clause, to the extent that such prohibitions and restrictions are inconsistent with the prohibitions of this clause, are no longer in effect.

(d) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312 (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(e) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions) use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) is prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in subcontracts under such contracts.

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011)

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

Postconsumer fiber means—

(1) Paper, paperboard, and fibrous materials from retail stores, office buildings, homes, and so forth, after they have passed through their end-usage as a consumer item, including: used corrugated boxes; old newspapers; old magazines; mixed waste paper; tabulating cards; and used cordage; or

(2) All paper, paperboard, and fibrous materials that enter and are collected from municipal solid waste; but not

(3) Fiber derived from printers' over-runs, converters' scrap, and over-issue publications.

(b) The Contractor is required to submit paper documents, such as offers, letters, or reports that are printed or copied double-sided on paper containing at least 30 percent postconsumer fiber, whenever practicable, when not using electronic commerce methods to submit information or data to the Government.

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

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

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into SAM;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

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(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of Provision)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee's employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor`s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

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

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management (SAM) records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator (if applicable), the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14), into SAM;

https://www.sam.gov/

(2) The Contractor has completed the Core, Assertions, Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

System for Award Management (SAM) means the primary Government repository for prospective Federal awardee and Federal awardee information and the centralized Government system for certain contracting, grants, and other assistance-related processes. It includes—

(1) Data collected from prospective Federal awardees required for the conduct of business with the Government;

(2) Prospective contractor-submitted annual representations and certifications in accordance with FAR subpart 4.12;

and

(3) Identification of those parties excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain types of Federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b) If the solicitation for this contract contained the provision 52.204-7 with its Alternate I, and the Contractor was unable to register prior to award, the Contractor shall be registered in SAM within 30 days after award or before three days prior to submission of the first invoice, whichever occurs first.

(c) The Contractor shall maintain registration in SAM during contract performance and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement. The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy and completeness of the data within SAM, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data.