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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

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15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

W912HZ 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

CHRISTY J LOVE 601-634-2571

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

6 - 19 J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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X K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 23 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 24 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

FAX:

TEL:

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.

W81EWF60118954

5. DATE ISSUED

06 May 2016

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912HZ-16-R-0016

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 6,899,000 Job

IGF::OT::IGF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

FFP

NUMERICAL MODELING SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide services in accordance with Section C, all applicable attachments/exhibits, and the fully loaded labor rates in Section B. Specific requirements will be identified through Performance Work Statements to be included in each Task Order.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81EWF60118954

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81EWF60118954

MAX

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 UNDEFINED Job

IGF::OT::IGF OTHER DIRECT COSTS

COST

The contractor shall execute all requierments for authorized other direct costs (ODC) in accordance with Section C and all applicable attachments/exhibits.

Specific requirements will be identified through Performance Work Statements to be included in each Task Order.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

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0003 Job

CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

FFP

The contractor shall provide all Contractor Manpower Reporting in accordance with Section C.

NET AMT

LABOR CATEGORIES

Labor Category Hourly Rate

Year 1 Senior Scientist Level I

Senior Scientist Level II

Senior Scientist Level III

Senior Scientist Level IV

Senior Scientist Level V

Senior Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level I

Scientist Level II

Scientist Level III

Scientist Level IV

Scientist Level V

Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level VII

Scientist Level VIII

Scientist Level IX

Year 2

Senior Scientist Level I

Senior Scientist Level II

Senior Scientist Level III

Senior Scientist Level IV

Senior Scientist Level V

Senior Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level I

Scientist Level II

Scientist Level III

Scientist Level IV

Scientist Level V

Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level VII

Scientist Level VIII

Scientist Level IX

Year 3

Senior Scientist Level I

Senior Scientist Level II

Senior Scientist Level III

Senior Scientist Level IV

Senior Scientist Level V

Senior Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level I

Scientist Level II

Scientist Level III

Scientist Level IV

Scientist Level V

Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level VII

Scientist Level VIII

Scientist Level IX

Year 4

Senior Scientist Level I

Senior Scientist Level II

Senior Scientist Level III

Senior Scientist Level IV

Senior Scientist Level V

Senior Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level I

Scientist Level II

Scientist Level III

Scientist Level IV

Scientist Level V

Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level VII

Scientist Level VIII

Scientist Level IX

Year 5

Senior Scientist Level I

Senior Scientist Level II

Senior Scientist Level III

Senior Scientist Level IV

Senior Scientist Level V

Senior Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level I

Scientist Level II

Scientist Level III

Scientist Level IV

Scientist Level V

Scientist Level VI

Scientist Level VII

Scientist Level VIII

Scientist Level IX

THE OFFERORR SHALL SUBMIT PRICING FOR ALL FIVE YEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE

THE PROPOSAL NONRESPONSIVE.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

- Performance Work Statement-

Basic Contract Action for EPW Technical Contract

1. INTRODUCTION

General: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the ID/IQ contract that is required by the Water Quality and Contaminants Modeling Branch (EPW) located in the Environmental Laboratory (EL) of the Engineering and Research and Development Center (ERDC).

Background: The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL), Water Quality and Contaminants Modeling Branch (EP- W), Numerical Models for Assessment of Watershed Contaminants and Living Resources Team and the Cognitive Ecology and Ecohydraulics Team require tasks and deliverables for the development and application of predictive mathematical models to solve complex environmental challenges through multi-disciplinary integration of science and engineering. Outcomes of this research are to elucidate the ecological process issues that reduce the contamination of waterways and ground water to protect the environment, fish and wildlife.

2. SCOPE:

The contract will provide tasks for the Research and Development (R&D) being executed by the teams of the EPW both at Vicksburg, MS and remote field sites as is applicable; Contractor Officer Representatives (CORs) will be appointed to oversee each task. This contract aims at satisfying the Army and DoD requirements by containing specific tasks which include a multi-disciplinary approach to basic and applied environmental research to study the effects on water contaminants for civil works, military projects, and environmental decision analysis.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

Security Clearance: If a DoD Classified Security Clearance is required by the task order, Contractor personnel must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining appropriate security clearances.

4. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

General: The contractor shall perform research, development and evaluation tasks for the Army and DoD civil and military missions. The contractor shall perform research work in all areas previously referenced; be capable of readily performing tasks for related activities; e.g., computational modeling. The contractor shall be responsible for the cost of training needed to complete tasks and deliverables (i.e. security training).

Specific research activities and training will be outlined in each task and may include:

Model Development, Coupling, Testing and Application

Services will include:

1) Enhancements of the Corps Water Management System (CWMS) and Real-Time Simulation program (HEC-RTS);

2) Enhancements of the time series data management system HEC-DSS and HEC- DSSVue to include water quality data and graphical display for the Nutrient Simulation- Module (NSM) and the Contaminant Simulation Module (CSM);

3) Development and enhancements of the next generation hydrologic engineering computer program family to include water quality (NSM) dll libraries, which include

a. Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS),

b. River Analysis System (HEC-RAS),

c. Reservoir System Simulation (HEC-ResSim),

d. Watershed Analysis Tool (HEC-WAT) and the Flood Risk Analysis Extension

(FRA),

e. Statistical Software Package (HEC-SSP),

f. Ecosystem Functions Model (HEC-EFM)

4) Miscellaneous improvements to other software packages when appropriate

The programming language for coding purposes on these projects is done in Java, but portions also include Fortran, C/C++ and Visual Basic .net. The contractor will conduct tasks related to applied research, engineering analysis, program design, software development, testing, documentation, and training. Software will be developed using a variety of tools such that programs will be compatible to run in a multi-platform Corps field office environment. The software is targeted for multi-user applications in a network environment employing state-of-the-art use of Graphical User Interface (GUI), graphic display, database, visualization, map and animation technology, using object-oriented programming concepts.

Under this IDIQ, the IDIQ Holder/Contractor will undertake specific tasks associated with water quality numerical software design and prototyping, software coding, testing, documentation, training, applications, and deployment for ERDC software development projects. Task Orders will be issued defining the specific task to be undertaken and product(s) to be developed.

Minimum Requirements for Labor Categories:

Senior Scientist

• Supervises and works alongside contractor associate scientists in their daily operations and research in diverse water quality numerical model development. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Senior Scientist I: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 0 years experience in the field or related area.

Senior Scientist II: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 1-5 years

Senior Scientist III: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 5-10 years

Senior Scientist IV: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 10-15 years experience in the field or related area.

Senior Scientist V: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 15-20 years

Senior Scientist VI: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with more than 20 years experience in the field or related area.

Scientist

• Performs a variety of daily operations and research in diverse water quality numerical model development. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Develops testing procedures or direct activities during model development and coupling. The Scientist record test results and prepares reports, summaries, and charts that interpret test results and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Scientist I Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 1-5

Scientist II Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 5-10

Scientist III Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 10-15

Scientist IV Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 15-20

Scientist V Requires a Master’s Degree in their field of specialty with 1-5 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience.

Scientist VI Requires a Master’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 5- 10 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of

Scientist VII Requires a Master’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 10-15 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience.

Scientist VIII Requires a Master’s Degree in their field of specialty, with 15-20 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience.

Scientist IX Requires a Master’s Degree in their field of specialty, with more than 20 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of

Travel Requirements: Travel may be required within the Continental United States.

This will be identified on an as needed basis at the Task Order level. The contractor will be reimbursed for travel in accordance with FAR 31.205-46.

Place of Performance: Place of performance will be Vicksburg, MS or wherever the contractor is located, specified at the task order level.

Period of Performance: The period of performance shall begin as specified in each task and will end as specified by each task unless options are exercised by the government.

Deliverables: Specific deliverables will be outlined in tasks under each task order issued. A typical deliverable may include, but not be limited to, progress reports, technical report/papers, and statistical results, etc. Deliverables will typically be specified in individual tasks under a task orders.

Performance: The contractor shall perform work as specified by the task orders.

Each task order will include, as a minimum, a PWS for the work to be performed and any travel, misc. costs and deliverables as appropriate. Performance will be monitored as stated in the QASP.

5. Contractor Employee Conduct

Contractor personnel shall observe and comply with all applicable departmental and agency regulations, policies, and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, etc.). The contractor shall ensure that all contractor personnel represent a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct does not reflect discredit on the United States Government.

When contractor personnel are working on Government facilities or participating at Government meetings, they shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges at a minimum must have the employee name and word “contractor” displayed. Ideally, the company name will appear on the badge.

Additionally, not withstanding any other provisions in the PWS, the contractor shall identify themselves as a contractor in meetings, telephone conversations, all written communications and work situations so that their actions cannot be construed as acts of a Government official. The contractor shall take no actions that bind the government to a final decision or results in the exercise of governmental discretion.

6. Removal of Contractor Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons

The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the contractor to remove any contractor employee from Government facilities for misconduct or security reasons.

Such removal does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to provide sufficient qualified personnel for adequate and timely service. The Contracting Officer will provide the contractor with an immediate rationale for removal of contractor employee.

7. Conflict of Interest

Neither the contractor nor its on-site employees shall utilize their knowledge of or access to information, sensitive or otherwise, for individual or company gain. Each on-site contractor employee shall be required to sign a Non- Disclosure Statement.

8. Personnel Administration

Contractors are not expected to work during designated Government non-work days or other periods where Government offices are closed due to weather or security conditions. The Contractor shall maintain the currency of their employees by providing initial and refresher training to meet the PWS requirements. The Contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements for employees. The Contractor shall provide administrative services to employees in a timely fashion (time keeping, leave processing, pay, emergency needs). The contractor shall provide necessary infrastructure for contract tasks.

9. Business Relations The government’s technical point of contact (POC) will contact the vendor at any time during the duration of the contracting period to provide information required to carry out contracted services. The service contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the service contract agreement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel.

10. Subcontract Management

The Contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement. The prime contractor shall manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) concerns. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

11. Security and Safety

DD Forms 254: Overarching security requirements and Contractor access to classified information shall be as specified in the basic DD Form 254, which will be further identified in the DD Form 254 for each Task Order, as required. All contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, shall have at a minimum a favorable National Agency Check (NAC).

Additional Security Requirements:

a. Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training:

“All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

AT Level I awareness training is available at website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum."

b. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures:

"All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks or background investigation and to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

c. For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). “The contractor and all sub-contractors employees will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an interim CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.”

d. For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

e. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something).

"The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training."

f. Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems.

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

g. For Contracts that Require an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan.

"The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 days of contract award. The OPSEC SOP/Plan must be reviewed and approved by the RA OPSEC Officer. The SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator."

h. For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training.

"All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

i. For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training.

"All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter.

All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment."

j. For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information.

"Contractor shall comply with AR 380-67 (Personnel Security Program) and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors) as well as FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements.

Additionally, Contractors must comply with - (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor. For classified contracts, the DD Form 254 will be attached with the contract."

k. Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

"All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas."

l. Contractor Company to obtain a Facility Clearance and individual clearances at the appropriate level.

"The Prime Contractor Company must have a Facility Clearance (FCL) at the appropriate level (IAW the NISPOM DOD 5220.22-M and AR 380-49) prior to the start of the contract awarded period of performance. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance, per AR 380-67, at the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. Security Clearances and FCL requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract IAW the DD Form 254 attached to the contract. If no FCL, the supporting Government Contracting Activity will sponsor the prime contract company in obtaining the FCL."

12. Government Furnished Property and Services

Government furnished property and services will be specified in each Task Order.

Unless otherwise indicated in a particular task order, the Government will provide all facilities, utilities, equipment and materials necessary to accomplish the work for “on-site” contractor employees:

Desk Chair Access to copy machine Access to facsimile machine Telephone, including long distance and voice mail Desktop computer (PC) with access to printer Cell Phone as determined necessary by the COR ERDC Supercomputers High Performance Computing Facility

The Contractor shall provide all “off-site” personnel, equipment, material, tools, supervision, quality control, and other items necessary to provide software engineering services to support on-going software development projects for the US Army Engineer Reserch and Development Center (ERDC).

Government furnished computers may be hand-receipted to the Contractor. The liability for the repair of damaged Government property shall be subject to the terms of the “Government Property” clause set forth in Section I of this solicitation. When Government property is furnished to the Contractor, a Government property control receipt will be completed and signed by the Contractor. The property control receipt will indicate the assigned location for use of the property by the Contractor. A copy of the property control receipt will be furnished to the Contractor. Upon the return of the Government property to the Government, the Government property control receipt will be completed indicating the return of the property by the Contractor. A copy of the returned property control receipt will be furnished to the Contractor. All Government property furnished to the Contractor shall be accomplished in accordance with this procedure. The Contractor shall be responsible and accountable for all Government property furnished to the Contractor. The Contractor shall establish a property control system for the use, control, protection, and preservation of Government property assigned to the contractor.

Unless otherwise specified in a particular task order, the contractor(s) with a valid National Agency Check (NAC) will be provided access to the host base’s unclassified computer network. The NAC must be verified through the Automated Security Clearance Approval System (ASCAS) roster of validation from the contractors security manager will be provided access to the host base’s unclassified computer network and its inherent capabilities including, but not limited to: Internet access, electronic mail, file and print services, and dial-in network access. The contractor shall be aware of and abide with all government regulations concerning the authorized use of the government’s computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit government personnel or advertise job openings.

13. Contractor Manpower Reporting

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

https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative;

(2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language: and (13) Number of contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor’s systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site.

14. Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222- 38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program – ttp://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_counci l_-_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

(End of special contract requirement)

15. Performance Metrics

This is a performance-based acquisition; therefore performance metrics will be used.

Contractor performance will be measured based on quality of customer satisfaction, timeliness of submission of deliverables, and timeliness of submission of proper invoices. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) provides a systematic method to evaluate performance for the stated contract. The QASP explains the following:

What will be monitored How monitoring will take place Who will conduct the monitoring How monitoring efforts and results will be documented

The QASP does not detail how the contractor accomplishes the work. Rather, the QASP is created with the premise that the contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. It is the Government’s responsibility to be objective, fair, and consistent in evaluating performance. In addition, the QASP should recognize that unforeseen and uncontrollable situations may occur.

The QASP is a living document and, as such, may be changed as needed.

However, the Contracting Officer must approve changes. The COR will submit recommended changes to the Contracting Officer for approval.

The QASP shall comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 37.6, Performance Based Acquisition and 46.4, Government Contract Quality Assurance.

In addition, FAR, Subpart 46.103, Contracting Officer Responsibilities, states that agencies shall develop quality assurance surveillance plans when acquiring services.

The Contractor shall provide their own Quality Management Plan clearly stating the assurance of work quality according to their policies.

16. QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall develop a Quality Control Plan and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with the IDIQ contract and this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractors QCP is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The finalized QCP will be accepted by the Government at the time of the award. The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of required modifications to the plan during the period of performance. The Contractor then shall coordinate suggested modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the program during the period of performance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for review no later than 10 working days prior to effective date of the change. The QCP shall be subject to the Governments review and approval. The Government may find the QCP "unacceptable" whenever the Contractors procedures do not accomplish quality control objective(s). The Contractor shall revise the QCP within 10 working days from receipt of notice that QCP is found "unacceptable."

17. Performance Requirements Summary

Requirement Performance Objectives

Performance Threshold

Completed tasks and deliverables for Research and development, science and engineering projects and

95% satisfaction rate as determined by customer surveys programs

Summary of Monthly Task Billing Statement

100% Accurate Submission (Due by the 10th calendar day of the month following the month in which the services were performed.)

Financial Reporting

100% Accurate Submission Monthly Invoice (Due by the 15th calendar day of the month)

Security Requirements 100% Compliance of Security Requirements as stated in Section 12 of the PWS

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 POP 01-JUL-2016 TO

30-JUN-2021

N/A N/A

0002 POP 01-JUL-2016 TO

30-JUN-2021

0003 POP 01-JUL-2016 TO

30-JUN-2021

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

F.1 Specific deliverables or performance requirements will be identified in individual task orders.

F.2. Place(s) of Delivery.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR- ERDC) is responsible for inspection and acceptance of all deliverables provided under this contract. Originals and copies of all correspondence that require Government certification and signature shall be delivered to the COR-ERDC.

F.3. Notice Regarding Late Delivery.

The contractor shall notify the COR in writing as soon as it becomes apparent that a scheduled delivery will be late.

The contractor shall include in the notification the rationale for late delivery, the expected date for the delivery and the project impact. Any changes affecting the period of performance of the task order will be executed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

F.4. Period Of Performance/Funding Limitation

The scheduled ordering period for the resulting contract is five years.

Maximum value is $7,000,000.00. Minimum obligation amount is $70,000.00.

F.5. Place of Performance

Specific requirements for performance location will be spelled out in each task order Performance Work Statement.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

G.1. INVOICING.

On this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract, the payment office will be specified on each individual task order in Block 18a.of the DD Form 1155. The Contractor’s invoices may be submitted as frequently as monthly for work performed and/or supplies received.

G.2. OTHER PAYMENT OFFICE

Task orders may be issued under this contract that designate different payment offices. Specific payment instructions will be stated at the task order level.

G.3. IDENTIFICATION OF CORRESPONDENCE

All correspondence whether submitted electronically or via mail by the Contractor under this contract shall reference the Contract Number, the Task Order Number(s) and contain a subject line. In addition the Contractor shall develop and provide for acceptance by the Contracting Officer a sequential serialization format for all correspondence submitted to and received from the Government.

G.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE.

The Contractor will be notified in writing of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the authority which the COR will exercise under the terms of this contract. The COR will be the Government's point of contact for the Contractor in all matters relating to this contract.

G.5. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing of the name, address and telephone number of the person who will represent the Contractor. The notification shall also state the authority which the Representative can exercise under the terms of this contract.

G.6. APPLICATION OF SERVICE CONTRACT ACT.

Some of the disciplines covered in this solicitation are covered by a Service Contract Act (SCA) exemption, as they are considered “Executive, Administrative or Professional”; however, offerors shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the SCA for applicable Labor Categories. Wage Determinations will be issued for particular localities with the issuance of each task order.

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1 ORDERING METHODS

The contracting officer will order the supplies/services hereunder by the issuance of task orders using DD Form 1155. Orders will be firm-fixed-price (FFP). All orders shall be issued on a DD Form 1155, and the orders shall incorporate the terms and conditions of this contract.

H.2 MINIMUM ORDERING OBLIGATION

The Government’s minimum ordering obligation is established at $70,000.00.

H.3 OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Other direct costs are allowable to the extent they are reasonable, allocable, and determined to be allowable. Unless otherwise negotiated by task order, reimbursable costs shall be limited to material (IAW FAR 31.205-26), rental costs (IAW FAR 31.205-36), travel (IAW FAR 31.205-46), and training (IAW FAR 31.205-44). All cost items shall be reimbursed in accordance with referenced FAR parts, only when prior authorization has been received from the CO or COR as specified in task order requirement. Breakdown/documentation to support cost reimbursable items may be designated at task order level and must be in compliance with FAR Part 31 provision incorporated by reference.

H.4 MINIMUM REQUIRED INSURANCE

In accordance with paragraph (a) of the contract clause entitled "Insurance--Work on a Government Installation," the Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

(a) WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State worker's compensation and occupational disease statutes. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required.

(b) GENERAL LIABILITY. The contracting officer shall require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY. The contracting officer shall require automobile insurance written on the comprehensive form of the policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-2 Certificate Of Independent Price Determination APR 1985 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government SEP 2006 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY 2014 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct OCT 2015 52.204-2 Security Requirements AUG 1996 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2015

52.204-12 Data Universal Numbering System Number Maintenance DEC 2012 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation OCT 2010 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2014 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting NOV 2011 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013 52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans OCT 2015 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUL 2014 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification OCT 2015 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

OCT 2015

52.227-1 Alt I Authorization And Consent (Dec 2007) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

DEC 2007

52.227-11 Patent Rights--Ownership By The Contractor MAY 2014

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-2 Payments Under Fixed-Price Research And Development

Contracts

APR 1984

52.232-22 Limitation Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-25 Prompt Payment JUL 2013 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

JUL 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items FEB 2016 52.245-1 Government Property APR 2012 52.245-9 Use And Charges APR 2012 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 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 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information AUG 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.225-7025 Restriction on Acquisition of Forgings DEC 2009 252.225-7026 Acquisition Restricted to Products or Services from

Afghanistan

SEP 2013

252.225-7027 Restrictions on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales APR 2003 252.225-7028 Exclusionary Policies And Practices Of Foreign Government APR 2003 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions

Outside the United States

JAN 2015

252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data--Noncommercial Items FEB 2014 252.227-7014 Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and

Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation

FEB 2014

252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items FEB 2014 252.227-7016 Rights in Bid or Proposal Information JAN 2011 252.227-7017 Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure

Restrictions

JAN 2011

252.227-7019 Validation of Asserted Restrictions--Computer Software SEP 2011 252.227-7020 Rights In Special Works JUN 1995 252.227-7021 Rights In Data--Existing Works MAR 1979

252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government- Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends

MAY 2013

252.227-7026 Deferred Delivery Of Technical Data Or Computer Software APR 1988 252.227-7027 Deferred Ordering Of Technical Data Or Computer Software APR 1988 252.227-7028 Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government

JUN 1995

252.227-7030 Technical Data--Withholding Of Payment MAR 2000 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data JUN 2013 252.227-7039 Patents--Reporting Of Subject Inventions APR 1990 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-18 ORDERING. (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from date of contract through a period of five years.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail.