SOW_Aeromedical_Center_Compressed_Air_System.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Egyptian Air Force Aeromedical Center

Compressed Air System Replacement Cairo, Egypt

GENERAL:

The Egyptian Air Force requested the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District to issue a contract to procure and install a replacement compressed air system, and all associated equipment and material, to support its Aeromedical Center located in Cairo, Egypt.

The existing Quincy air compressor, model QMB30ACA53SCG, at the Aeromedical Center is not functioning and is in need of replacement. Note that the air compressor system is essential in providing proper pressure for the medical equipment at the center and thus is significantly important to the facility operation.

A new system comprising of a two primary systems is required to provide continuous uninterrupted operation. The idea is that the Egyptian Air Force can rotate use between the two so as to not overly exert one system. To spread the use so that if one compressor goes down then the other can operate as primary.

As this action is funded by Foreign Military Financing, no parts or material shall be procured from prohibited sources, such as China, North Korea, etc. This requirement shall comply with the U.S.

regulations as stated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses 252.225-7000, 252.225-7001, and 252.225-7002.

In addition, all substitutions or alternatives to the material and equipment specified below require Contracting Officer’s approval. Substitutions or alternatives can be approved, but it is the Contractor’s responsibility to demonstrate that they are equivalent to the specified items noted and provide the same level of service, performance, and reliability. Lack of such documentation will cause the substitution or alternative to be disapproved.

1. Air Compressor

1.1 Procure and install two primary air compressors to provide 100% redundancy. This will provide continuous uninterrupted operation. The new air compressors shall meet the following specifications:

- Rotary Screw

- Oil injected

- Air cooled

- Power rate 22 KW-30 HP

- Pressure 10 bar

- Flow rate Capacity 3.11 mᶾ / min (110 cfm)

- Frequency 50 Hz

1.2 Note that the existing Quincy Air Compressor is to remain in place including all associated connections, disconnect switch, conduits, accessories, cables, piping, regulators, etc.

Consequently, the two new air compressors are to be installed in the adjacent room-see the drawing titled “New Air Compressor Arrangement and Power Feeding Layout” for the exact location. The new air compressors shall operate equally so that neither unit is overburdened.

1.3 Each new air compressors shall be installed on a reinforced 100 mm (4 inch) thick concrete pad. Each pad is to be 2,000 mm x 1,500 mm (80 inches x 60 inches) in size. Pads are to be located as shown on the attached “New Air Compressor Arrangement and Power Feeding Layout”. Pad to be at least 500 mm (20 inches) away from adjacent equipment including the adjacent air compressor, and existing boilers, water pump control panel, etc. Pad to be installed on top of the existing floor and can be doweled in-place.

1.4 The concrete pad shall be reinforced with welded wire fabric (WWF), 6x6-W2.9xW2.9 meeting ASTM A185 requirements. WWF shall be installed in the upper third of the slab to reduce shrinkage and temperature cracks.

1.5 The concrete pad shall meet the requirements noted below:

a. Pad shall have chamfered edges and receive a smooth troweled finish.

b. All concrete is to be properly cured for a period of not less than 7 days. Concrete shall be kept continuously wet (i.e., wet cured) for the entire period, or by other acceptable means of curing, that minimizes shrinkage cracking.

c. Concrete strength shall be verified by concrete cylinder test results taken 7 and 28 days after placement. Concrete mix shall have a minimum strength of 250 kg/cm2 (3,500 psi) at 28 days.

d. Maximum water cement ratio shall be 0.45. Concrete mix design shall conform to ACI 318 and contain sulfide resistance if required. Concrete may be air entrained. Slump to be 25-75 mm (1-3 inches).

e. Surface of the concrete shall not have excessive water following surface finishing and shall be smooth trowled finished.

f. Welded Wire Fabric reinforcing shall be placed at the proper locations using steel chairs or similar supports. Reinforcing is not to be pulled up in place during concrete installation. WWF reinforcing shall be inspected by both the Contractor and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives prior to concrete placement. However, despite the inspection it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure proper placement.

g. Any scale or rust on the WWF reinforcing shall be removed prior to placement.

h. Concrete shall be properly consolidated so that “honeycombing” is minimized. If it occurs the Contractor is to notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative and recommend potential resolutions. Excessive “honeycombing” will require the removal and replacement of the concrete.

h. Concrete mix design shall be submitted for approval. Mix design shall meet the requirements listed above. Certificate of contract compliance is required for the steel reinforcing as well.

i. All formwork shall be tight and allow no seepage of concrete paste or bulging. Concrete for which the forms failed shall be promptly removed and replaced by the Contractor at no cost.

All formwork shall be of quality wood and plywood and shall be straight, level and clean.

Formwork may be coated for ease of removal.

j. All steel reinforcing must be covered with a minimum of 50 mm (2 inches) of concrete per American Concrete Institute (ACI) Standard 318, except when the concrete is cast directly upon the earth. In this case the reinforcing requires 75 mm (3 inches) of cover.

k. Concrete shall not be dropped more than one meter above the installed steel reinforcing.

1.6 Vibration pads shall be placed between the concrete pad and the new compressors to reduce the impact of vibration on the pad. Pads shall be standard product of the air compressor manufacturer but shall not be less than 100 mm x 100 mm (4 inches x 4 inches) and 25 mm thick (1 inch).

1.7 The new air compressors shall be tested and certified for proper operation after installation in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Any uncovered deficiencies shall be promptly corrected. Once the testing and certification is satisfactorily complete a certification letter, attesting to this shall accomplishment, shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the on-site Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2. Electrical Power Work

2.1 New electrical work is required to support the new air compressors. This work is shown in the attached drawings titled “New Air Compressors Arrangement and Power Feeding Layout” and “New Air Compressors Power Single Line Diagram” and is addressed below.

2.2 Provide and install one three pole, 125 A, molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) in the existing power panel located in the Main Electrical Room to feed the new air compressor panel

PP-1.

2.3 Provide and install a new power cable to support the new air compressor panel, PP-1. Cable shall be 4 x 25 mm2 (4 AWG) Copper/PVC coated with a 25 mm2 (4 AWG) ground. Cable to be 70 meters (230 feet) long and run from the Main Electrical Room panel to the new air compressor panel PP-1. Cable to be placed in the existing cable tray above the ceiling.

2.4 Provide and install a new 380/220 V, 50 Hz, wall mounted distribution panel, PP-1, to support the new air compressors. Panel shall include all associated safety and indicator lamps.

Panel shall have a main input molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) of 100 A, three phase, and includes two 63 A, three phase, branch MCCB breakers to support the two new air compressors.

Panel to have one 63 A, three phase spare breaker and one open space as well (see attached “New Air Compressors Power Single Line Diagram”).

2.5 Provide and install two new three pole, 60 A, heavy duty NEMA 1, safety disconnect switches to support the two new air compressors. Location shown on the attached “New Air Compressors Arrangement and Power Feeding Layout”.

2.6 Provide and install wiring between the distribution panel PP-1 and the two safety disconnect switches. Wiring shall be 4 x 16 mm2 (6 AWG) Copper/PVC coated with a 16 mm2 (6 AWG) ground. Wiring to be installed in 50 mm (2 inch) Rigid Steel Conduit (RMC) and the length of each connection shall be approximately 10 meters (32 feet).

2.7 Provide and install a new Control Panel compatible with the compressors noted above.

Control Panel shall be complete with all associated contactors, mechanical interlock, safety, push button control, and an emergency stop button for linking the two air compressors so that they cannot operate at the same time. Interlock shall be in accordance with the details on the “New Air Compressors Arrangement and Power Feeding Layout”.

2.8 Provide and install wiring between the two safety disconnects and the new Control Panel.

Wiring shall be 4 x 16 mm2 (6 AWG) Copper/PVC coated with a 16 mm2 (6 AWG) ground.

Wiring to be installed in 50 mm (2 inch) Rigid Steel Conduit (RMC) and the length of each connection shall be approximately 8 meters (26 feet).

2.9 Provide power to the two new air compressors in accordance with the Installation Detail in the “New Air Compressors Arrangement and Power Feeding Layout”. Conduits shall be 50 mm (2 inches) and include both Rigid Steel Conduit (RMC) and Liquid Tight Flexible Conduit.

2.10 Conduit shall be Rigid Steel Conduit (RMC) sized as noted above. Conduit to be surface mounted and shall be placed so there are no more than two 90 degree bends in a single section.

Conduit to meet National Electric Code (NEC) or International Electric Code (IEC) standards.

2.11 Electrical wire shall meet National Electric Code (NEC) or International Electric Code (IEC) standards and shall be marked properly. Wire shall be rated for 75 degrees C and shall meet the THHN/THWN standards per the NEC.

2.12 Pipe penetrations shall be properly sealed and debris shall be removed on a daily basis.

2.13 Supply and install a grounding network system, including all required accessories. The grounding cable shall not be less than 95 mm2 in diameter. A grounding test shall be accomplished after installation to verify that proper grounding has been provided limiting the resistivity to 10 ohms or less, as per the requirements of the Egyptian National Electric Code.

These grounding test results shall be provided to both the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s on-site Representative for review and approval. Grounding resistance test points shall be provided to check the grounding and confirm its reliability.

2.14 The electrical system shall be fully tested upon completion to ensure full compatibility and compliance with the contract requirements. Any uncovered deficiencies shall be promptly corrected. Once the testing is satisfactorily complete a certification letter attesting to this shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the on-site Contracting Officer’s Representative.

3. Light Fixture Work

3.1 The current lighting in the Water Tanks Room (location of the two new air compressors) and the existing Compressor Room is insufficient for proper working conditions. To resolve new lighting, meeting NEC or IEC standards and requirements, shall be installed.

3.2 Seven existing light fixtures are to be removed and disposed off-site. Switches are to be covered with a plate and any accessible branch lines are to be removed and disposed off-site as well.

3.3 Light Fixtures to be procured and installed at the locations shown on the attached “New Lighting System Layout”. This includes:

a. Provide and install four suspended 200 watt, 220 V, 50 Hz, LED high bay light fixtures in the Water Tanks Room (new air compressors).

b. Provide and install six suspended 200 watt, 220 V, 50 Hz, LED high bay light fixtures in the existing Compressor Room.

c. Provide and install ten 100 mm x 100 mm x 50 mm deep (4 inch x 4 inch x 2-1/8 inch) sheet metal boxes to support the above light fixtures. Boxes to be surface mounted.

d. Provide and install copper electrical wire, sized according to the NEC or IEC for the electrical loads imposed but not less than 10 or 12 AWG (i.e., 4 and 6 mm2). Wire shall meet NEC or IEC standards and shall be marked appropriately. Wire shall be rated for 75 degree C and shall meet THHN standards per the National Electric Code. Length of wire shall be approximately 10 meter (32 feet).

e. Provide and install Rigid Steel Conduit (RMC) to hold the wires. RMC shall be a minimum of 3/4 inch (19 mm) in diameter. Length shall be 10 meters (32 feet). Conduit to be surface mounted and shall be placed so there are no more than two 90 degree bends in a single section. Conduit to meet National Electric Code (NEC) or International Electric Code (IEC) standards.

3.4 Lighting fixtures shall be powered from spare circuit breakers in the existing electrical panels. Panels are located in the Water Tank Room and the existing Compressor Room and shall support the light fixtures being installed in each room. Each electrical panel is 380/220V, 50 Hz. Existing light switches to be re-used as well. See the attached “New Lighting System Layout” for more information.

3.5 All electrical work shall be installed in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) or the International Electric Code (IEC). The light fixtures shall meet classifications according to CIE:100 and CIE Flex Code.

3.6 The lighting system shall be fully tested upon completion and the results shall be certified to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative within five calendar days of completion.

3.7 The lighting system shall be properly grounded and be part of the overall 50 Hz grounding system for the EAF Aeromedical Center. A grounding test shall be accomplished after installation to verify that proper grounding has been provided limiting the resistivity to 10 ohms or less, as per the requirements of the Egyptian National Electric code.

4. Ventilation System Work

4.1. The heat generated from the compressor operation shall be discharged to the outside via a ventilation system. See the “New Ventilation System Layout” for more information.

4.2 Procure and install sheet metal ductwork as shown on the attached “New Ventilation System Layout”. Sheet metal ductwork to be either 150 mm (6 inches) or 200 mm (8 inches) in diameter.

150 mm (6 inch) diameter ductwork to be a minimum of 22 gauge while the 200 mm (8 inch) diameter ductwork shall be 24 gauge minimum. Two branch lines are required.

4.3 Galvanized steel ductwork shall meet the requirements of ASTM A653. Flexible ductwork shall be installed between the air compressors and the exhaust air ductwork to mitigate vibration and noise from being translated to the metal ductwork.

4.4 Metal ductwork to be supported from the ceiling.

4.5 Ductwork shall be fabricated and installed in accordance with the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards.

4.6 Create a 300 mm x 200 mm (12 inch x 8 inch) opening in the wall adjacent to the entrance hall above the suspended ceiling in the Water Tanks Room. Remove all debris from the site.

4.7 Install a metal 200 mm (8 inch) hooded wall vent with bird screen and wire mesh to allow the exhaust air to escape. Vent shall have a spring loaded damper so that it will only open during air compressor usage. Seal the area between the vent and the wall with metal flashing and fire-rated caulking.

4.8 Create a 300 mm x 200 mm (12 inch x 8 inch) opening in the wall adjacent to the outside street. Opening shall be above the outside sidewalk (see “New Ventilation System Layout” for more information). Remove all debris from the site.

4.9 Procure and install one sand trap louver. Finish shall be aluminum anodized finish. Size:

250 x 150 cm (10 x 6 inches). Louvers shall be complete with washable filter and bird screen.

Drain holes provided at bottom of louver for sand and dust removal. Sand trap louver is designed to neutralize the negative air pressure effect when the compressor ventilation system is in operation. Seal the area between the louver and the wall with metal flashing and fire-rated caulking.

4.10 Installation of the exhaust ductwork, louvers, dampers, etc., addressed above shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and the attached “New Ventilation System Layout”.

4.11 Sand Trap Type Louver: design shall include items to address parameters such as pressure drop and water penetration. All air intake louvers shall be factory-finished sand type louvers for protection from wind driven sand. Sand louver shall incorporate vertical sight proof blades to separate sand from air stream while channeling sand out at a sloped sill located at the bottom of the sand louver. Sand louver shall be at least 85% efficient at removing sand at a velocity of 3.05m/second. Free area of the sand louvers shall be no less than 25 percent. Sand louvers shall be aluminum and be furnished with bird screens. The sand trap louvers submitted must bear the

AMCA certified ratings program seal for air performance and water penetration in accordance with AMCA 500-L and AMCA 511. The rating must show a water penetration of 0.06 kilograms or less per square meter (0.20 or less ounce per square feet) of free area at a free velocity of 244 meters (800 feet) per minute.

4.12 The ventilation system shall be fully tested upon completion to ensure full capability and compliance. Once the testing is satisfactorily complete a certification attesting to this shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on-site Contracting Officer’s Representative.

5. Air Compressor Piping Work

5.1 New air compressor piping shall be installed to support the two new air compressors.

Contractor shall procure and install 25 mm (1 inch) hard copper, Type M, with a working pressure of 17 bar (250 psi) and resistant to high temperatures with limits rated at 204 degrees C (400 degrees F). Piping to be installed at the locations shown on the attached “Mechanical Piping Layout”.

5.2 New piping shall be connected to the existing 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) air compressor piping as shown in the attached “Mechanical Piping Schematic Diagram” and the “Mechanical Piping Layout”. Copper piping shall use silver solder for all connections. Connections shall be in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS) requirements.

5.3 Contractor shall procure and install all valves, single stage water traps and regulators, and reducers reflected by the “Mechanical Piping Schematic Diagram”. Valves shall be 25 mm (1 inch) ball valves with the exception of the non-return valve which will be a check valve.

5.4 Test all new air compressor piping for leaks prior to connection to the existing. Close all valves, openings, and test the piping at working pressure, 17 bar (250 psi) for a period not less than 2 hours. Check for leaks and retest if the pressure loss is greater than 10 psi. Provide test certification results to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative.

6. Air Compressor Spare Parts: Not-to-Exceed CLIN. Contractor shall provide a list of short term (12 months or less) and long term (24 months and longer) spare parts for the two new air compressors and associated appurtenances with their proposal. The list shall contain the unit price for each item. This list will be reviewed with the client, and selections as to the spare parts to be procured will be determined. The Contractor will be notified by the Contracting Officer of the parts to procure, and funding will come from the Not-To-Exceed spare parts CLIN. Spare parts purchases are limited to a Not-To-Exceed amount of $25,000.00.

7. Training: Contractor shall provide the air compressor manufacturer’s standard training to five Egyptian Officers. Standard training to last at least one day and to be accomplished in Egypt at the Egyptian Air Force Aeromedical Center, located in Cairo, Egypt. Training to be provided in Arabic or in English with an interpreter. Training date(s) shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Training is a separate CLIN within the contract.

Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the completion of the training activity.

8. Attachments:

The following drawings and documents are attached to this Statement of Work:

a. New Air Compressor Arrangement and Power Feeding Layout

b. New Air Compressors Power Single Line Diagram

c. New Lighting System Layout

d. New Ventilation System Layout

e. Mechanical Piping Layout

f. Mechanical Piping Schematic Diagram

9. Site Visit:

A site visit shall be conducted so that all bidders can see the area where the new air compressors are to be installed and to understand the layout of the system. Site visit shall be coordinated at least 45 days in advance with the Corps of Engineer’s representative in-country, Mr. Nabil L.

Kamel. Only one site visit is anticipated.

10. INSPECTION AND COMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES: Items that are to be shipped from the United States into Egypt require inspection. In addition, once the items arrive in-country they need to be checked again for their condition and any associated damages.

Consequently, there are two inspections associated with this activity.

10.1 Inspection of U.S. procured equipment and material. Contractor shall advise of an inspection of the U.S. manufactured material and equipment prior to pick-up by the designated Freight Forwarder. Inspection shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and the Egypt Program Manager at least thirty calendar days in advance of the inspection. If the inspection is successful, the Program Manager shall sign a DD 250 document indicating U.S. Government acceptance of the items.

10.2 Pre-delivery inspection at port (PDI): Contractor shall inspect the U.S. manufactured material and equipment upon arrival at the military port of Alexandria and provide a written report of findings including any damages that may have occurred during shipping. Report shall be provided to the Contracting Officer with a copy to Mr. Nabil Kamel; the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

11. MANUALS: All manuals provided by the vendors or manufacturers as routine business practice are required with this procurement. All manuals are to be in English. Contractor is to place these manuals in a binder or book and provide three copies to the Contracting Officer.

Manuals are required prior to acceptance.

12. WARRANTY: The Contractor shall include the warranty implementation and procedures for all supplied equipment under this contract in their proposal. Manufacturers’ standard warranty shall be provided and specified in the contractor’s proposal. In addition to the standard warranties, the Contractor shall provide a one year warranty on all work accomplished under this contract. A point of contact (POC) for warranty implementation shall be identified by the contractor in their proposal. The POC shall have a local representative in Egypt. The Corps of Engineers representative in Egypt, Mr. Nabil Kamel, shall be notified of all warranty complaints. His e-mail address is Nabil.L.Kamel@usace.army.mil

13. ACCIDENT PREVENTION:

a. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Egyptian laws and regulations and all applicable provisions of the current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1. Manual can be downloaded from the following web site:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385- 1-1.pdf

b. The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) applicable to the work covered by this contract action.

c. An AHA is a tool designed to identify and mitigate hazards associated with the work.

This may include situations not experienced in previous project operations or incidents where a new work crew or subcontractor is required to perform specialty work. EM 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, provides the form’s suggested format.

d. It is the Contractors’ responsibility to ensure that its personnel comply with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and the AHA. Failure to meet this responsibility will result in various actions as directed by the Contracting Officer including, but not limited to, removal of offending Contractor personnel, work stoppage and contract termination.

e. Copies of the AHA will be maintained in the Contractor’s offices. This document will be reviewed with the COR on a regular basis to ensure that accident prevention remains a top priority.

14. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Contractor shall complete all work associated with this contract in the following periods:

a. Complete the compressed air replacement actions, including procurement, installation and testing within 90 calendar days of award. This includes time for delivery of the U.S.

related material and equipment by the designated freight forwarder.

b. Complete the training and commissioning of the new air compressor systems within 30 calendar days of completion of the air replacement actions.

c. Thus the total period of performance for this project is 120 calendar days.

15. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer:

Holly K. Watson Phone: 540-665-2592 Email: Holly.K.Watson@usace.army.mil

Contracting Specialist:

David I. Walden Phone: 540-665-3946 Email: David.I.Walden@usace.army.mil

Program Manager:

David L. Worthington Phone: 540-665-3939 Email: David.L.Worthington@usace.army.mil

Point of Contact in Egypt:

Nabil L. Kamel Phone: 540-542-6606 Email: Nabil.L.Kamel@usace.army.mil

16. FREIGHT FORWARDER:

Blue Water Shipping US Inc.

7465 Candlewood Road, Suite M Baltimore, MD 21076 USA

Telephone: 410-859-4170 Fax: 410-859-8138

POC: Matthew Pavese, mpavese@bws.dk, cell phone number 908-578-6024 All NOA’s shall be sent to pmanager_egypt@bws.dk Office e-mail address is: gdl_egypt@bws.dk U.S. manufactured materials and equipment shall be shipped under the following address:

Egyptian Ministry of Defense Egyptian Air Force, Cairo, Egypt FMS Case EG-B-HBP

The Contractor is responsible for packaging the items in accordance with the Freight Forwarder’s requirements including palletizing and containerizing the items for ease of shipment.

The Contractor commences the delivery process by submitting a Notice of Availability (NOA) to both the freight forwarder, Blue Water Shipping US Inc. and the Middle East District after the DD 250 is signed. David Worthington of the Middle East District will provide the Document and Mark for numbers to the Contractor for the NOA. NOA forms are available from the Middle East District POC’s noted above. Upon receipt, Blue Water Shipping US Inc. will coordinate the pick-up and delivery dates directly with the Contractor.

The Contractor and Blue Water Shipping US Inc. will jointly determine the location of pick-up, time, date, etc.

17. COMPLIANCE WITH HOST COUNTRY RULES AND CUSTOMS:

a. The laws of host country, Egypt, may prohibit access to certain areas of the country that are under military control. The Contractor shall be responsible for advising the Contracting Officer's Representative of the names of personnel, type and amounts of equipment, dates and lengths of time required at the site, and purpose of entering the host country, so that proper clearances may be obtained from the Host Government. It is understood that areas to which rights of entry are provided by the Host Government are to be used only for work carried out under the contract and no destruction or damages shall be caused, except through normal usage, without concurrence of the Host Government.

b. The following items are the sole responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, estimate as to cost, and assume the risk, as normally encountered by Contractors on fixed-price contracts. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the effect of the following on his own cost of performance of the contract and for including sufficient amount in the contract price.

1. Official language and type of accounts satisfying the officials of the local Government.

2. Entry and exit visas, residence permits, and residence laws applicable to aliens. This includes any special requirements of the Host Government, including those required by local Labor Offices, which the Contractor may have to fulfill before an application for a regular block of visas will be accepted.

3. Passports, health and immunization certificates, and quarantine clearance.

4. Compliance with local labor and insurance laws, including payment of employer's share of contribution, collecting balance from employee and paying into insurance funds.

5. Strikes, demonstrations, and work stoppage.

6. Collection through withholding and payment to local Government, of any Host Country income tax on employees subject to tax.

7. Arranging to perform work in the host country, to import personnel, to employ non-indigenous labor, to receive payments and to remove such funds from the country.

8. Operating under local laws, practices, customs and controls, and with local unions, in connection with hiring and firing, mandatory wage scales, vacation pay, severance pay, overtime, holiday pay, 7th day of rest, legal notice or pay in lieu thereof for dismissal of employees, slowdown and curtailed schedules during religious holidays and ratio of local labor employed in comparison to others.

9. Possibility of claims in local bureaus, litigation in local courts, or attachment of local bank accounts.

10. Compliance with workmen's compensation laws and contributions into funds.

Provisions of necessary technical service for Contractor employees.

11. Special license required by the local Government for setting up and operating any manufacturing plant in the host country, e.g., concrete batching, precast concrete, concrete blocks, etc.

12. Sales within the host country of Contractor-owned materials and equipment.

13. Special licenses for physicians, mechanics, tradesmen, drivers, etc.

14. Identification and/or registration with local police of imported personnel.

15. Stamp tax on documents, payments and payrolls.

16. Base passes for permanent staff, day laborers, motor vehicles, etc.

17. Compliance with all customs and import rules, regulations, and restrictions, including, but not limited to, local purchase requirements.

c. The following procedures have been established for security clearances for site access by U.S. and Egyptian citizens. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ascertain the accessibility of the site to personnel of other nationalities and the procedures to be followed in this case.

Final authorization for base pass approval is at the discretion of the host government. The procedures below are to be undertaken for the security clearance to gain access to the work site. Approximately 45 calendar days are required by the Egyptian Navy to process base passes once all required information is submitted and received by them.

FOR U.S. CITIZENS (Contractor and subcontractor personnel):

(1) Initially, a temporary pass (15 days pass) is issued. These temporary passes take 45-60 days to process, under ideal conditions, after receiving the following information:

(a) Original and six photocopies of a fill-in-the-blank data form for each applicant - sample form attached to this Statement of Work.

(b) Photocopy of applicant's passport.

(c) Eight (8) personal passport size photos of each applicant.

(d) HIV Test Result

(2) Application for the permanent pass (6-Months pass) must include:

(a) Original and six photocopies of the data form mentioned above.

(b) Photocopy of applicant's passport.

(c) Eight recent photographs of the applicant.

(d) Completed Base Pass Request Form – sample form attached

(e) HIV Test Result

Renewals must be submitted in a timely manner to prohibit any disconnects in service.

FOR EGYPTIAN CITIZENS (Contractor and subcontractor personnel):

(1) Initially, a temporary pass (1-month pass) is issued and will be renewed until a permanent pass is processed. These temporary passes take 45-60 days to process, under ideal conditions, after receiving the following information:

(a) Four photocopies of Egyptian ID card.

(b) Original and four photocopies of a fill-in-the-blank data form (sample form attached).

(c) Eight (8) personal passport size photos of each applicant.

(2) Application for the permanent pass (1-year pass).

(a) Application for the permanent pass (1-year pass) must include:

Four photocopies of Egyptian ID card.

Original and four photocopies of the data from mentioned above.

Eight recent photographs of the applicant

Completion of the attached Local Base Pass Form

FOR VEHICLES:

The Contractor shall provide a list of vehicles and update it to ensure that the military guards at the gates have a current list. List shall be coordinated with the on-site Contracting Officer’s Representative. Vehicle list shall contain the model, year of manufacture, and plate number as well the vehicle license. Also need the driver’s name, a copy of their vehicle license, and identification.

FOR TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

a. The Contractor is responsible to report at the Base Main-gate entrance all tools, equipment, computers, cameras, and other equipment that will be used during the inspection, so it can leave the base at his departure.

b. The Egypt Point of Contract will assist in the above process with Base Security Officer.

However, the host nation is responsible for base access and for allowing contractor employees to access the site. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer should base access be an issue.

18. DUTIES, TAXES, AND LICENSE FEES:

a. All materials, equipment and supplies that are for use and/or incorporation into the project are exempt from taxes, duties, and license fees under the terms of the Agreement between the Government of the United States and the host Government (Egypt). The Contractor warrants his price for this contract is exclusive of any such charges.

b. If after the date of this contract and except for the provisions of paragraph c. below, the Contractor is required by the host Government to pay any such taxes, duties, or license fees paid directly to the host Government on materials, equipment, and supplies for use and/or incorporation into this project, he shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing. Upon satisfactory proof of the payment of such duties, taxes, or license fees, the Contractor will be reimbursed for the amount of payment therefore. Taxes must be paid per FAR 31.205-41(2) in order for them to be reimbursable.

c. Contractor owned or controlled material, equipment and supplies sold or disposed of by the Contractor may be subject to the imposition of local duties and within the Host country taxes. No reimbursement will be made under this clause for such transactions.

19. HOST COUNTRY TAXES AND FEES:

a. The Government of Egypt, its agencies, and political subdivisions shall levy no taxes or fees (including taxes on individual or corporate income or property customs or import duties, and other taxes on employee personal household goods, supplies and personal effects imported into Egypt for personal use) on the Contractor, its subcontractors, the employees of either and the dependents of such employees. This tax exclusion does not apply to the Government of Egypt taxes levied on the purchase of personal household goods, supplies or personal effects or automobiles in Egypt by the employees of the Contractor or employees of its subcontractors. This paragraph does not apply to Egyptian employees of the Contractor or Egyptian subcontractors or their employees.

b. If, notwithstanding the above, taxes, duties or similar charges are imposed by the Government of Egypt, under the excepted circumstances described above, the costs thereby incurred by the Contractor shall be reimbursed in the amount of payment therefore.

20. REQUIRED INSURANCE:

a. The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the insurance required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.228-3Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act).

b. The Contractor shall submit a copy of their insurance documents to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after contract award. Prior to commencement of work hereunder, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a certificate or written statement of required insurance. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the interests of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective for such period as may be prescribed by the laws of the state in which this contract is to be performed in no event less than 30 calendar days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer.

21. SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION:

The personnel employed on this contract may, in the performance of their assigned duties, have access to data and information pertaining to location of goods, supplies, parts, equipment, vehicles, and explosives. Knowledge of this nature is considered restricted security information. This information shall be protected and safeguarded against disclosure to any unauthorized person or party and shall be furnished or used on an official "need to know" basis only. Safeguarding of information is extended to dependents and guests of employees, who may, in any manner, obtain knowledge of the Host Government military capacity. Taking of photographs on-site is prohibited.

22. CONTRACTOR'S DATA SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE:

A. Submittals requiring approval by the Contracting Officer are so designated in the Submittal Schedule below. In the event data submittals are rejected and returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission, the Contractor shall submit acceptable data to the Government within 10 calendar days after receipt of initial rejection. All costs for resubmission of disapproved submittals shall be borne by the Contractor.

B. The required submittal(s) shall be forwarded in the designated number of copies at the times listed on the Submittal Schedule below. All submittals shall be sent electronically to the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist and Program Manager.

THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW REQUIRE SUBMITTAL APPROVAL BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.

REQUIRED SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE:

DESCRIPTION DELIVERY DATES NO. OF COPIES

Grounding Test Results 7 calendar days after completion 4

Electrical Test Results 7 calendar days after completion 4

Air Compressor Piping Test Results 7 calendar days after completion 4

Air Compressor Commissioning 7 calendar days after completion 4

Air Compressor Technical Data with request for proposal 2

Concrete Mix Design with request for proposal 2

Electrical Panel Technical Data with request for proposal 2 (Panel PP-1)

Safety Switch Technical Data with request for proposal 2

Control Panel Technical Data with request for proposal 2

Light Fixture Technical Data with request for proposal 2

Sand Trap Louver Technical Data with request for proposal 2

Air Compressor Spare Parts List with request for proposal 2