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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

10 Mar 2020

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912HZ20R0010

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Job Hazard Prediction and Assessment

FFP

Capability Simulations (HPAC) for Understanding the Environment as a Treat

(UET)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PWS

Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Team Research and Development Performance Work Statement

Introduction

The project work statement describes the type of research required to meet the needs of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL), Environmental Processes Branch (EP-P) Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Team (EGSB) in execution of its mission.

Task Overview The contractor shall provide Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) simulations for various substances and release scenarios throughout variable environments in order to understand the environment as a threat. The ability to access and use the Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) hazard prediction tool, HPAC simulations are required in order to perform analysis and develop modeling approaches in order to model and predict effects from toxic industrial materials (TIMs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) releases while accounting for variables related to wind and topography. Given the requirement of access to CBRN HPAC, we have the need for a contractor that has current access to these tools and has experience modeling and predicting concentration fields from various urban release scenarios using these tools.

Task 1 Conduct literature reviews and evaluations to identify existing information addressing translation of open-air wind speed and direction into urban environment topographies. The goal of this task is to provide a robust evaluation of the available peer-reviewed literature, which should cover the following topics: (a) the behavior of wind velocity fields within urban environments, to include possible descriptions of unstable flow phenomena such as turbulence, in relation to parameters of the urban setting (e.g., building height, building density, terrain); (b) summary of any specific instances in which case studies on a substance TIC/TIM release was modeled and then validated against data; (c) an evaluation of the major components of atmospheric dispersion models applied to predict concentration fields in urban environments, with examples including the incorporation of atmospheric chemistry (e.g., degradation), settling and deposition, or surface absorption and uptake. In (b), chemicals of interest include parathion (PubChem CID: 991), arsine (PubChem CID: 23969), and ammonia (PubChem CID: 222). However, if information on these substances is not robust or remain generally unavailable, then information from chemically similar compounds and substances could be substituted. In (c), consequences of addition/absence of the various modeling components should be discussed. The goal of this task is to collect and analyze the available information to determine relevant parameters to utilize in the modeling required in Task 2.

Task 1 Period of Performance: The work for task 1 described above shall be conducted over a range of 150-200 hours over a 6 week period after award.

Task 1 Deliverables: A brief report to include a citation of the identified literature and discussion of items (a)-(c).

This report will be required in advance of Task 2 execution.

Task 2 In many atmospheric dispersion models, straight-line wind velocities are sourced from meteorological data, and input directly into atmospheric dispersion models which use these inputs to predict concentration fields of contaminants in space and time. However, wind velocities will depend fundamentally upon interactions with complex terrain and can be expected to generate instabilities such as turbulence, which are often not accounted for in current predictive dispersion models. Using the information provided through a literature assessment in Task 1, a model should be developed that parameterizes straight-line wind velocities over a region with input parameters which describe quantifiable features of the underlying urban environment (e.g., building height, density, or size distribution). For this model, road networks might be utilized, because they mark the space available for structures, and road network databases are publicly available and of high quality for almost all regions of the world. Another sub-model should be developed to enhance the urban relevance of transport processes described by the HPAC model, which govern the distribution of TIC/TIMs across an environment (nonlinear TIC/TIM diffusion, atmospheric chemistry, chemical reaction with absorbing surfaces, settling or deposition, etc...).

Task 2 Deliverables: Submission of one or two models, as specified by code necessary to run them, within 16 weeks after completion of Task 1. In addition to code, a brief report with appropriately cited sources should be provided to outline the theoretical foundations of the model(s), and to clearly describe their inputs and outputs.

Finally the report should provide examples of model predictions and comment on features predicted by the updated model(s) which deviate from the unmodified versions. Parameters used in test simulations should cover the range typical of our 3 desired chemicals and classes, in order to illustrate model behavior across a range of values.

Task 2 Period of Performance:

The work for task 2 described above shall be conducted over a range of 416-520 hours over a 24 week period after award.

Task 3 Scenario data for use in case studies will be acquired for two cities: Baltimore, Maryland in the United States of America, and Gunsan, North Jeolla Province in South Korea. Both cities have similar road network architectures, and city level, high-resolution topology data are publicly available. Alternative cities could be used, if the case can be made that Baltimore nor Gunsan host industries that leverage the 3 chemicals of interest, or chemicals within their respective classes. Data for one or two different release scenarios should be compiled, to include a hypothetical fire at a relevant manufacturing plant, in addition to another release scenario of interest, such as a storage facility leak or explosion. Scenario data should detail all information required to execute a simulation study of the relevant area.

Task 3 Deliverables: Submission of one or two scenarios within 16 weeks after completion of Task 1, presented as a short report detailing the scenario data with appropriately cited sources. Data, where applicable, should be provided via spreadsheet files or other standard data format.

Task 3 Period of Performance:

The work for task 3 described above shall be conducted concurrently with task 2 over a range of 200-320 hours over a 24 week period after award.

Task 4 Using Task 3 scenario data, perform analysis using the Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) hazard prediction tool: Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC). Release scenarios using data derived from TIC/TIMs of interest (identified in Task 1) shall be simulated as case studies using the unmodified HPAC model in addition to modifications made for urban relevance as produced through Tasks 1 and 2. The case studies should detail differences between the unmodified/modified HPAC models with respect to location of the release, type and quantity of chemical released, and the time of year. When terrain data are used, the wind field could be determined by interpolating grid-based weather data to generate a three-dimensional velocity field which satisfies mass continuity. Of particular interest are concentrations at near-surface level (z ≈ 0), which should be illustrated via level curves of constant concentration, with shapes expected to resemble modified Gaussian plumes.

Task 4 Deliverables: Submission of an analysis methodology that includes the input data requirements and modeling approach that allows use of adjusted models and topologic data for TIC/TIM evaluations. Provide predicted plume overlays for the analyzed scenarios indicating the changes caused by various modeling approaches, such as adjustment of wind speed. All data used to develop graphics and plots, to include raw simulation output files, should be provided. Deliverables are due within 4 weeks after completion of Task 2 and 3.

Task 4 Period of Performance:

The work for task 4 described above shall be conducted concurrently with task 2 over a range of 200 to 300 hours over a 28 week period after award.

Task 5 All deliverables should be provided electronically as a final report, and include a concise statement of the work and its findings. The final report should include all data, spreadsheets, scenarios, case studies, models, analytical methods obtained from Tasks 1 – 4. Results shall be defensible for peer review and shall be incorporated into peer reviewed scientific abstracts and publications.

Task 5 Period of Performance:

The final report shall be due within 4 weeks from completion of Task 4 over a range of 100 to 200 hours.

Travel

No travel is expected for these tasks.

Performance Requirements Summary

Objectives Standards /Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

Inspections Ratings Incentive/ Disincentive

TASK 1. Identify existing information addressing wind speed models of urban centers, existing information on chemicals of interest, and the range of transport mechanisms incorporated into many current atmospheric dispersion models

Deliverables

1. Report on the literature review

Identification of wind speed models relevant to urban centers; physico-chemical information for TICs/TIMs of interest;

survey of model features.

AQL: All data provided will be defensible for peer review and indicate a successful experiment Delays will be reported as soon as possible. Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed reports.

What: 1. Contractor shall submit a report identifying relevant information and parameters.

Who: Technical POC and COR will inspect deliverables.

Standard(s):

Inspection applies to all standards.

Rating task completion according to Table 1.

TASK 2. Develop models (wind speed, transport mechanisms) relevant for urban environments.

Deliverables

1. Submission of 1 or 2 models and supporting documentation

Development of models using features of the urban setting.

AQL: All data provided will be defensible for peer review and indicate a successful experiment Delays will be reported as soon as possible.

Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed reports.

What: 1. Contractor shall submit one or two models and supporting documentation.

Standard(s): Inspection applies to all standards.

Rating task completion

TASK 3. Develop Release Scenarios

Deliverables

1. Submission of 1 or 2 models and supporting

Develop release scenarios of TIC/TIM using high resolution, quantifiable data from identified urban centers.

What: 1. Contractor shall submit one or two release scenarios and supporting

Rating task completion documentation that identifies the location of the release, type and quantity of the chemical released, and time of year.

AQL: All data provided will be defensible for peer review and indicate a successful experiment Delays will be reported as soon as possible.

Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed reports.

Who: Technical

TASK 4. Perform Analysis using modified and unmodified CBRN HPAC for prediction of TIC/TIM concentrations from source.

Deliverables

1) Analysis methodology including input data requirements and modeling approach that allows use of adjusted models relevant for urban contributions to TIC/TIM evaluations;

2) Provide predicted plume overlays for the analyzed scenarios indicating the changes caused by various modeling approaches.

Perform Analysis using modified and unmodified CBRN HPAC for prediction of TIC/TIM concentration fields in space and time at study locations

AQL: All data provided will be defensible for peer review and indicate a successful experiment Delays will be reported as soon as possible.

Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed reports.

What: 1) Contractor shall submit analysis methodology and 2) Predicted plume overlays, Provide all supporting

Rating task completion

TASK 5. Create a final report detailing all task results.

Deliverables

1. Final Report detailing all task deliverables.

Compile and create a final report detailing all contract task requirements.

AQL: All data provided will be defensible for peer review and indicate a successful experiment Delays will be reported as soon as possible.

Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed reports.

What: 1. Contractor shall submit an electronic final report

Rating task completion

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 Destination Government Destination Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

Place(s) of Delivery The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) 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.

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. The COR will review the documentation, establish a new delivery schedule and notify the Contractor.

Period of Performance/Funding Limitation The scheduled period of performance for the resulting contract is eight months.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 15-APR-2020 TO

14-DEC-2020

N/A PR W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

LYNN ESCALON

3909 HALLS FERRY RD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6133

601-634-3741 FOB: Destination

W81EWF

Section G - Contract Administration Data

ADMIN DATA

Invoicing The Contractor’s invoices may be submitted as frequently as monthly for work performed and/or supplies received.

Identification of Correspondence All correspondence whether submitted electronically or via email by the Contractor under this contract shall reference the Contract Number 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.

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 contact person for the Contractor in all matters relating to this contract.

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 the contract.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DEC 2018

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

252.204-7006 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 2005)

When submitting a request for payment, the Contractor shall--

(a) Identify the contract line item(s) on the payment request that reasonably reflect contract work performance; and

(b) Separately identify a payment amount for each contract line item included in the payment request.

(End of clause)

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 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 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement

To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

APR 2014

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2019

52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers MAY 2014 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-2 Payments Under Fixed-Price Research And Development

Contracts

APR 1984

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items AUG 2019 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 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS) (JAN 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (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)).

(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iii) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(iv) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(viii) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(ix) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note).

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments (APR 1984).

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (APR 1984).

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (JAN 2017).

(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013).

(vi) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013).

(vii) 52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014).

(viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (AUG 2019).

(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (MAR 2016) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at $30,000 or more).

(ii) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O. 13126). (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold).

(iii) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000 (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over $15,000 in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

(iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (applies to contracts of $150,000 or more).

(v) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over $15,000, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States). (For purposes of this clause, ``United States'' includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

(vi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts of $150,000 or more).

(vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S.

Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf).

(viii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) (Applies to all solicitations and contracts).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the following information with regard to applicable directives or notices: Document title(s), source for obtaining document(s), and contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies).

(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) (Executive Order 13658) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia)).

(x) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia.))

(xi) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) (E.O. 13423) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).

(xii) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693)(applies to contracts for products as prescribed at FAR 23.804(a)(1)).

(xiii) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment and air conditioners).

(xiv) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204, applies to contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR ® Program or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will be--

(A) Delivered;

(B) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility;

(C) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or

(D) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance).

(xv) 52.223-20, Aerosols (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or as a solvent; or contracts for maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices).

(xvi) 52.223-21, Foams (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent;

or contracts for construction of buildings or facilities.

(xvii) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold and the acquisition--

(A) Is set aside for small business concerns; or

(B) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed $25,000).

(xviii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792) (Applies to contracts greater than $25,000 that provide for the provision, the service, or the sale of food in the United States).

(xix) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (Applies when the payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the payment office uses the System for Award Management (SAM) as its source of EFT information.)

(xx) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (Applies when the payment will be made by EFT and the payment office does not use the SAM database as its source of EFT information.)

(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. App. 1241) (Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d).)

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply:

(i) 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (June, 2016) (Applies to contracts when the contractor or a subcontractor at any tier may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

(ii) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (Applies to contracts over $35,000).

(iii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (SEP 1989) (Applies to fixed-price supplies).

(iv) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (FEB 2006) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. origin).

(v) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. destination).

(c) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(d) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights--

(1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(e) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(f) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges that the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government, using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination.

The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred that reasonably could have been avoided.

(g) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(h) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (APR 1984)

(a) In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding dollars.

(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is dollars.

52.216-25 CONTRACT DEFINITIZATION (OCT 2010)

(a) A Firm Fixed Price definitive contract is contemplated. The Contractor agrees to begin promptly negotiating with the Contracting Officer the terms of a definitive contract that will include (1) all clauses required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) on the date of execution of the letter contract, (2) all clauses required by law on the date of execution of the definitive contract, and (3) any other mutually agreeable clauses, terms, and conditions. The Contractor agrees to submit a -------- fixed price proposal, including data other than certified cost or pricing data, and certified cost or pricing data, in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, supporting its proposal.

(b) The schedule for definitizing this contract is [insert date] .

(c) If agreement on a definitive contract to supersede this letter contract is not reached by the target date in paragraph (b) above, or within any extension of it granted by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may, with the approval of the head of the contracting activity, determine a reasonable price or fee in accordance with Subpart 15.4 and Part 31 of the FAR, subject to Contractor appeal as provided with completion of the contract, subject only to the Limitation of Government Liability clause.

(1) After the Contracting Officer's determination of price or fee, the contract shall be governed by--

(i) All clauses required by the FAR on the date of execution of this letter contract for either fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contracts, as determined by the Contracting Officer under this paragraph (c);

(ii) All clauses required by law as of the date of the Contracting Officer's determination; and

(iii) Any other clauses, terms, and conditions mutually agreed upon.

(2) To the extent consistent with subparagraph (c)(1) above, all clauses, terms, and conditions included in this letter contract shall continue in effect, except those that by their nature apply only to a letter contract.

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

EVALUATION FACTORS

Technical Approach – All factors that will affect contract award are listed below:

i. Demonstrated understanding of requirements outlined in the PWS.

ii. Demonstrated approach to meet technical requirements of the PWS tasks.

iii. Ability to provide labor/skill mix to meet functional/technical requirements as outlined in PWS tasks.

iv. Demonstrated previous experience utilizing DTRAs CDRN HPAC software tool to generate models based on various scenarios with wind and topological variables.

Publications citing this experience was included.

v. Confirmed that the offeror has DTRA permission to use the software.

Past Performance - The government is seeking to determine whether the Offeror has experience that will enhance its technical capability to perform and whether the Offeror consistently delivers quality products and services in a timely and cost effective manner.

Price – The purpose of the price analysis will be to ensure fair and reasonable price associated with proposed costs.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible offeror whose proposals are responsive to the solicitation and represent best value. An award will be made based on the best value proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the non-price/cost factors. The Technical factor is significantly more important than the Past Performance factor and Price factor. Within the Technical factor, all subfactors are of equal importance. Past Performance is more important than Price. All of the non-price factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. To be considered for award, the Offeror must be determined to be acceptable in all areas. A deficiency in any of the areas could constitute a basis for rejection of a proposal.