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Task 1

FFP

Provide Adaption of a Proven Framework using Mental Modeling TechnologyTM for Community Engagement & Ongoing Project Monitoring in accordance with the

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

A Community Engagement Framework Using Mental Modeling for the Dredging Operations Environmental Research Program

1. Introduction Disruptions to regional sediment transport mechanisms have resulted in sediment deficits in rivers, bays and estuaries, as well as coasts. Sediment deficits result in decreased ecosystem diversity function and increased flood risk. Recognizing sediment as a resource, USACE is developing sediment management practices which maintain sediments within the regional system and strive to improve sediment distribution. USACE dredging practice is evolving to increase beneficial use and support regional sediment management strategies.

The majority of navigation dredged sediment used beneficially is predominately sand and used for beach, dune, and littoral zone nourishment. However, the majority of maintenance dredged sediment includes a significant amount of fine-grained material (silt and clay) and is classified as “muddy”. Perceptions of muddy sediment as bad for aquatic ecosystems remains, despite the understanding that these sediments are a critical to sustaining many habitats such as wetlands, fish spawning grounds, and mudflats. While benefits of muddy sediments to USACE ecosystem restoration and flood risk management objectives have been clearly identified, some stakeholders remain concerned by negative perceptions surrounding management of these sediments near habitat. Several beneficial use (BU) projects have been canceled due to stakeholder misunderstandings and concerns.

Effective partner and community engagement at the local, regional and state level is required to support beneficial use, particularly of muddy dredged sediments. USACE project teams must identify what stakeholders know, don’t know, and misunderstand about the critical role sediments play in protecting critical ecosystems. USACE teams must then use that insight to effectively communicate the ecosystem damage and increased flood risk that is caused by long-term removal of dredged sediment from the system. Risks and benefits of in-water management must be clearly defined and communicated to stakeholders early in the planning process. By engaging partner and community stakeholders early and effectively, and incorporating their input into project planning, all parties become invested in beneficial use practices and proponents can be identified who can help support the initiative in various ways.

Behavioral science approaches for stakeholder engagement have been demonstrated to support and enable effective engagement of diverse partner and community stakeholders in a way that leads to the development and implementation programs that are understood, valued and have broad support within the community. Behavioral science, for example, is used by regional power companies when building infrastructure that impacts multiple communities, and by corporations constructing large facilities. Behavioral science is also used by government agencies to assure that stakeholders are properly engaged in projects that have significant social, technical, environmental, political/regulatory, economic and/or health impacts.

1.2 Background

USACE coordinates with multiple stakeholder groups to develop its dredged sediment long-term management strategy (LTMS) that expands beneficial use (BU) practices. Expanded BU can be designed to increase system resilience and improve ecosystem health. This requires operational changes which include sediment placement in nearshore regions or near sensitive habitat. These operational changes are often viewed with concern by local, state, and national stakeholder groups and the array of concerns expressed are often complex and sometimes contradictory. However, stakeholder acceptance is critical to increasing BU while managing costs. Without stakeholder acceptance, improved LTMS which maximizes BU opportunities may not be achieved.

Similarly, other USACE projects that incorporate natural and nature-based features (NNBF) and other innovations are not well-understood by stakeholders and the benefits, which often take years, are not fully recognized or factored into stakeholder decision-making. Several projects have been canceled or significantly delayed and/or modified due to lack of stakeholder understanding and support. These delays and modifications challenge USACE’s ability to develop LTMS in the 3x3x3 planning process, which permits only three years for new strategies to be implemented.

Science-based methods have been developed to identify stakeholder perceptions, assess and prioritize stakeholder objectives, and support engagement strategies for diverse communities. Mental Modeling InsightTM, for example, is a proven management platform for developing stakeholder engagement programs that have specific behavioral outcomes. The approach integrates policy, strategy, risk and decision science, communications, and measurement.

1.3 Scope

This Performance Work Statement outlines tasks and related deliverables required to customize a Community Engagement Framework (Framework) for LTMS development/implementation based on a proven, state-of-the-science approach that is scalable and through effective documentation and technology transfer, develops ERDC in-house capacity and expertise.

2 General Requirements This section describes the general requirements for this effort. The following sub-sections provide details of various considerations on this effort.

2.1 Non-Personal Services

The Government shall neither supervise a contractor nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractors. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its workforce and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (KO) immediately.

2.2 Business Relations

The contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel.

2.3 Contract Administration and Management

The following subsections specify requirements for contract, management, and personnel administration.

2.3.1 Contract Administration

The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement.

The contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The contractor shall have a single point of contact with the Government.

2.3.2 Contractor Workforce Administration

The contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements as appropriate.

2.4 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 will manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the Procuring Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Cross teaming may be permitted.

2.5 Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties

The contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience. This work shall be executed by subject matter experts, engineers and scientists with the following mandatory qualifications:

i. Ability to adapt a proven, robust, science-informed, evidence-based approach that produces practical, reliable and readily actionable results for effective partner and stakeholder engagement and communications:

a. Must be measurable and scalable

b. Must be applicable to/optimized for complex, multi-stakeholder situations

ii. Familiarity with USACE Civil Works programs, especially navigation and dredging programs, and proven ability to work on complex projects that span several years, including knowledge of EWN, BU, Natural and Nature Based Features (NNFB).

iii. Demonstrate a level of technical competency that enables effective communication with USACE scientists, technical experts and project manager at ERDC and across all or most Civil Works missions and business lines since Technology Transfer is a key objective of this initiative.

a. Demonstrate how the approach and competencies can be transferred to USACE personnel, independent of the contractor for future application.

b. Provide examples of tech transfer work within another Federal agency or DoD.

iv. Understanding of and contribution to the evolving science of risk communication specifically as it pertains to stakeholder engagement.

v. Understanding of media, social media tools and skills, and their use/ role in stakeholder engagement and technology transfer / adult learning is required given travel and meeting restrictions due to COVID-19.

3 Performance Requirements The following section specifies the Performance Objectives and Requirements for the contract.

3.1 Adaption of a Proven Framework using Mental Modeling TechnologyTM for Community Engagement & Ongoing Project Monitoring The Contractor shall adapt a proven framework using Mental Modeling TechnologyTM to ensure the appropriate identification and engagement of key community stakeholders and agency partners from the beginning of a USACE dredging operations project (and/or other innovative project incorporating BU, TLP, NNBF, or other EWN practices). The underlying objectives will be to: 1) build shared understanding of the benefits of USACE’s approach and support for implementation on projects; 2) increase BU of muddy sediments for enhanced ecosystem and flood risk management function; 3) increase use of new and evolving technologies, including TLP, NNBF, etc.; 4) reduce dredging delays and social friction associated with community concerns; 5) control dredging costs while optimizing BU of dredged sediment, 6) increase USACE credibility and credibility of USACE dredging operations with respect to stakeholders. The resulting Community Engagement Framework will be the foundational process, methods and tools for potential USACE demonstration projects.

Deliverables:

A comprehensive White Paper describing the Community Engagement Framework – adaptation of the methodology, process, methods and tools, initial guidance and success criteria -- and expected outcomes.

An Opportunity Statement for a 3-Year Community Engagement to be delivered at 6 months after award. Revisions may be requested after ERDC review.

A 3-year Workplan to be delivered at 6 months after award. Revisions may be requested after ERDC review.

Quarterly progress reports will capture progress made, obstacles encountered, lessons learned and problem resolution.

Period of performance: 12 months after award.

4 Special Requirements This section describes the special requirements for this effort. The following sub-sections provide details of various considerations on this effort.

4.1 Quality

This section describes the Quality Control components for this effort. The following sub-sections provide details of various considerations on this effort.

4.1.1 Quality Control

The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan demonstrating ability to assure that requirements of the contract are met across the functional requirements outlined in this PWS.

4.1.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

The Government shall monitor the Contractors performance in accordance with the Government’s QASP.

4.1.3 Performance Requirements Summary

3.0 Adaptation of a Proven Framework using Mental Modeling InsightTM for Community Engagement Deliverables

- White Paper on the adaptation of the approach – process, methods, tools, initial guidance, success criteria – and desired outcomes

- 3-Year Project Opportunity Statement

- 3-Year Project Workplan – template that can be updated quarterly

STD

All deliverables will be accurate, thorough, and timely. The contractor may revise deliverables upon ERDC review.

AQL

Delay of 2 weeks is acceptable.

Customer satisfaction 95% of the time.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

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52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

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(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 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)).

(2) 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).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

____ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

____ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L.

109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div.

C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub.

L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

____ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

____ (10) [Reserved]

____ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

____ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

____ (13) [Reserved]

_X___ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

____ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

____ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

____ (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

____ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

____ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

____ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

____ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X___ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAY 2020) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

____ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X___ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

____(28) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).

_X___ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X___ (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

____ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

____ (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X___ (32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

____ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496).

_X___ (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

____ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

____ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

____ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

____ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X___ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O.

13513).

____ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

____ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

____ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

____ (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

____ (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

____ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X___ (51) 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).

____ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

____ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150

____ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

____ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

____ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

____ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X___ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

____ (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

____ (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

_____ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

_____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____(7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) (E.O. 13658).

_____ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

_____ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 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).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) _____ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_____ (B) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations

(End of provision)

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/content/regulations

(End of clause)

PROPOSAL PREP INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals should be emailed to Melissa.A.Keen@usace.army.mil by 12:00 PM Central on 3 September 2020.

Overall Arrangement of Proposal –The overall proposal shall consist of three (3) parts in one volume individually titled as stated below.

Page Limitation and Parts:

Part Number Page Limitation Part I – Technical Proposal

a. Experience 20

b. Key Personnel 10

c. Technical Approach 40

Part II – Past Performance As Required Part III – Price As Required

NO PRICE INFORMATION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN PART I.

Subfactor 1: Experience

The Offeror shall demonstrate relevant corporate experience related to the evaluation criteria. Relevant corporate experience is experience (within the last 5 years) that is of the same or similar scope and complexity to the work described in the Performance Work Statement, and is of the same or similar magnitude (i.e., performing services that, on an annual basis, are at least half the dollar value proposed by the Offeror to perform the Performance Work Statement’s requirements). To demonstrate its corporate experience, the Offeror shall identify up to five (5) of its most relevant contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years, and provide any other information the Offeror considers relevant to the requirements of the solicitation. Offerors shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contracts or efforts to the requirements of the solicitation.

To the extent that the Offeror intends to subcontract significant portions of the effort, for each subcontractor the Offeror shall identify up to five (5) of the most relevant contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years and provide any other information the Offeror considers relevant to the requirements of the solicitation. “Significant”, in this case, means work efforts involving more than 4,000 man hours per annum. In evaluating subcontractor experience, the relevance of subcontractor experience will be determined based on the scope, complexity, and magnitude of the aspects of the work in the solicitation for which the subcontractor is proposed to perform. Therefore, the proposal shall detail clearly the aspects of the work in the solicitation that each subcontractor is intended to perform. The Offeror shall also provide information as to where the subcontractor fits into their organizational chart.

Subfactor 2: Key Personnel

Key Personnel is to include narrative descriptions related to the evaluation criteria. Documents required for evaluation include:

Staffing Plan to reflect staffing and management of personnel to fill requirements under the purchase order, resume(s) for the key personnel proposed, and the physical location of the key personnel and identification of teaming and subcontractors partners. (Please note inclusion of and restrictions contained in clause 52.219-14 “Limitations on Subcontracting” in this procurement)

Quality Control Plan

Subfactor 3: Technical Approach for Adaption of a Proven Framework using Mental Modeling TechnologyTM for Community Engagement

i. Demonstrate understanding of requirements of Performance Work Statement.

ii. Demonstrate approach to meet technical requirements of Performance Work Statement.

iii. Ability to provide labor/skill mix to meet functional/technical requirements as outlined in Performance Work Statement

Part II - Past Performance Proposal

The Offeror shall demonstrate relevant past performance or affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance. Relevant past performance is performance under contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years that is of the same or similar scope, complexity, and magnitude to that which is described in the solicitation.

Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by Offerors in their proposals may be used by the Government to evaluate Offeror past performance. Since the Government may not necessarily interview all the sources provided by the Offerors, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in the proposal. The burden of providing thorough and complete Past Performance information remains with the Offerors.

Part III - Price Proposal

Offerors shall submit the Price Proposal in the following format. Conformance with the requested format for a proposal demonstrates ability to follow directions and understand requirements.

Price proposals shall consist of the following basic components:

a. Fully completed SF 1449 and bidding schedule

b. Copies of legal documents outlining joint ventures or partnering arrangements if applicable.

c. Fixed price for all labor and other direct costs for each task.

RELATIONSHIP OF ACCEPTED PROPOSAL CONTENT TO THE CONTRACT

REQUIREMENTS. By submission of an offer pursuant to this solicitation, the Offeror agrees that the capability presented in the proposal becomes a contract requirement upon award of a contract. No changes, substitutions, or deviations from the accepted proposal may be made without the approval of the Contracting Officer. You, as the Offeror, agree that the explicit capability presented in your proposal shall be provided under this contract at the stated price.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION

It is the Government’s intent to award one purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation that will be firm-fixed-price (FFP).

Selection of a Contractor will be made by an integrated assessment of the proposals submitted and in light of the following criteria. The integrated assessment will involve a determination by the Government of the overall merit of each Offeror's proposal, recognizing that subjective judgment on the part of the Government evaluators are implicit in the entire process. Award will be made to the Offeror whom the Government determines able to accomplish the necessary work in a manner most advantageous to the Government. The evaluation of Technical and Past Performance will be accomplished without reference to price. A price analysis will be performed.

All factors and significant sub-factors that will affect contract award are listed below:

Subfactor 1: Experience The Offeror’s corporate experience will be evaluated on the degree of relevance to the requirements of the Performance Work Statement on the basis of similarity in size, scope, complexity, contract type and period of performance. Only recent experience (within the last 5 years) will be evaluated.

vi. Ability to adapt a proven, robust, science-informed, evidence-based approach that produces practical, reliable and readily actionable results for effective partner and stakeholder engagement and communications:

a. Must be measurable and scalable

b. Must be applicable to/optimized for complex, multi-stakeholder situations

vii. Familiarity with USACE Civil Works programs, especially navigation and dredging programs, and proven ability to work on complex projects that span several years, including knowledge of EWN, BU, Natural and Nature Based Features (NNFB).

viii. Demonstrate a level of technical competency that enables effective communication with USACE scientists, technical experts and project manager at ERDC and across all or most Civil Works missions and business lines since Technology Transfer is a key objective of this initiative.

a. Demonstrate how the approach and competencies can be transferred to USACE personnel, independent of the contractor for future application.

b. Provide examples of tech transfer work within other Federal agencies or DoD.

ix. Understanding of and contribution to the evolving science of risk communication specifically as it pertains to stakeholder engagement.

x. Understanding of media, social media tools and skills, and their use/ role in stakeholder engagement and technology transfer / adult learning is required given travel and meeting restrictions due to COVID-19.

Subfactor 2: Key Personnel

i. Resumes of key personnel should be included in the proposal. Evaluation will be made as to the relevance of Key Personnel past experience to the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

ii. Quality Control Plan with a schematic of project management

Subfactor 3: Technical Approach for Performance Work Statement

i. Demonstrated understanding of requirements of Performance Work Statement.

ii. Demonstrated approach to meet technical requirements of Performance Work Statement.

iii. Demonstrated ability to provide labor/skill mix to meet functional/technical requirements as outlined in Performance Work Statement

Part II - Past Performance Proposal The evaluation of Past Performance is a subjective assessment of the Offeror's Past Performance on contracts of a similar nature, size, scope, and complexity, utilizing a comparable number of personnel with like skills. The Government will consider the Offeror's previous and current record of contractual performance.

The Government will use data provided in the Offeror's proposal and data obtained from other sources. The Offeror is cautioned that while the Government will consider data from other sources, the burden of demonstrating satisfactory past performance rests with the Offeror.

Part III - Price Proposal Price Analysis will be accomplished for the fixed price proposed for each task.

Evaluation Weights and Adjective Ratings

Evaluation Weights: 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.

Technical Factors Rating. The rating for overall Technical, Subfactor 1 – Experience, Subfactor 2 – Key personnel, and Subfactor 3 – Technical Approach will be expressed as an adjectival assessment of Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal, or Unacceptable. The adjectival ratings will be evaluated utilizing the following adjectival rating methodology:

Table 1. Combined Technical/Risk Ratings Rating Description Outstanding Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Good Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is unawardable.

Performance Rating Definitions. The Past Performance Risk ratings will be evaluated utilizing the following adjectival rating methodology:

Relevance:

Rating Definition Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Confidence:

Rating Description Substantial Confidence Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the

Government has a high expectation that…