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This is a solicitation for a commercial item to provide strategic communications and pilot study analysis services for Tyndall Coastal Resilience. The Army Corps of Engineers seeks a contractor to identify stakeholders, conduct cost-benefit analyses of four resilience pilot projects, determine regulatory requirements, refine project definitions and develop an implementation roadmap. The contractor must have experience in coastal resilience planning, DoD resilience programs, stakeholder engagement, flood risk modeling, and nature-based solutions. The fixed price contract would run from 30 September 2020 to 29 September 2021. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on 4 September 2020 and will be evaluated based on experience, technical approach, past performance, and price. Award will be made to the best value proposal.
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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 1 Job Task 1
FFP
Provide services for Task 1 - stakeholder engagement and strategic communications in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
FOB: Destination
PSC CD: R425
NET AMT
0002 1 Job Task 2
FFP
Provide services for Task 2 - cost-benefit analysis of coastal resilience pilot projects in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
0003 1 Job Task 3
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Provide services for Task 3 - regulatory agency and legal requirements identification in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
0004 1 Job Task 4
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Provide services for Task 4 - additional pilot technical definition/modeling and roadmap development in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
0005 1 Job Task 5
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Provide services for Task 5 - data collection of external funding program information in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
Performance Work Statement
Phase II: Strategic Communications and Pilot Study Analysis for Tyndall Coastal Resilience
1.0 BACKGROUND
The Environmental Laboratory (EL) is recognized worldwide as the problem solver in environmental science and engineering research for US Army, the Department of Defense, and the Nation. Research and development activities address a multitude of environmental issues to support civil works, water resources, military installations, and the warfighter. Research activities include ecosystem restoration, ecological resources, and contaminant management, risk and decision science, environmental sensing, ecological modeling and forecasting, environmental security, environmental resilience, and environmentally sustainable material.
A feasibility study to explore coastal resilience projects supporting the Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) rebuild is currently underway through 30 September 2020. This study developed four coastal resilience pilot projects, including an economic analysis to determine financial feasibility and return on investment for each project. The pilot projects are also being analyzed for their ability to advance the Tyndall AFB mission. Additionally, preliminary outreach efforts with external stakeholders have been accomplished and these efforts have identified significant interest from outside organizations who are willing to partner with Tyndall for demonstration of the pilot projects.
1.1 OBJECTIVE
This effort builds upon the first phase feasibility studies with analyses of stakeholder engagement, further technical reviews, cost analyses, and identification of regulatory agency and legal requirements. These analyses would be the foundation for funding data collection and development of a roadmap for coastal resilience pilot and future large-scale projects execution by Tyndall AFB.
2.0 TASK DESCRIPTIONS
2.1 TASK 1 - STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
The contractor shall identify stakeholders for demonstration of the Tyndall coastal resilience pilot projects. The contractor shall establish a working group that consists of the Tyndall AFCEC PMO, 325th CES, USACE, USACE-ERDC, and interested external organizations. The contractor shall organize and plan regular meetings between the stakeholders and Tyndall AFCEC PMO/325th CES. Additionally, the contractor shall maintain a positive internet/web presence on the already established Tyndall Coastal Resiliency website.
Performance of this element will be measured by the following.
a) Organization, facilitation, and completion of meeting notes for at least 12 monthly stakeholder working group meetings
b) Organization, facilitation, and completion of meeting notes for 2 monthly individual or sub-group stakeholder meetings
c) Completion of a bi-monthly (once every 2 months) refresh to the Tyndall Coastal Resiliency website to reflect activities conducted during the preceding months.
d) Communications plan and routine updates for the AFCEC PMO, 325th CES, and USACE to engage with the public and additional stakeholders as needed (presentations, press releases, etc)
e) Maintenance and delivery of a stakeholder resource matrix identifying scope of resources each outside organization is willing to contribute.
Deliverables: 12 monthly meeting minutes, meetings minutes of stakeholder engagements, 6 progress reports of website amendments, communication plan and revisions, and stakeholder matrix.
Travel: 2 trips (3-4 days) for 2 people to Tyndall AFB
Estimated level of effort: 120-160 hours
Qualifications: This task is typically conducted by a team of 2-3 people with experience in program management, project management, planning, and operations planning. Each should have between 5-10 years of experience.
2.2 TASK 2 - COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF COASTAL RESILIENCE PILOT PROJECTS
The contractor shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis for each pilot project to determine implementation costs/strategies of the nature-based pilot projects at Tyndall AFB. This task includes documenting and communicating rationale/data of costs through realization of notable environmental, social and other benefits with cost-efficient levels of expenditures. The contractor shall document the value proposition in an easy to understand format, including in-kind resources, for review by stakeholders.
Performance for this task element will be measured by:
a) Completion of two cost-benefit studies for two sets of promising external investments in nature-based solutions at Tyndall AFB.
b) Development of a spreadsheet-based model, a pro forma, and user guide that can be used to conduct additional business case evaluations and a template-based memorandum for documenting the findings for ease in comparison of alternatives and decision making.
Deliverables: 2 cost-benefit studies and reports, spreadsheet model, guide, and templates.
Estimated level of effort: 500-560 hours
Qualifications: This task is typically conducted by a team of 3-5 people, including Environmental Scientists, Coastal Engineers, Master Planners, and Project Management Specialists. Each should have between 5-10 years of experience.
2.3 TASK 3 - REGULATORY AGENCY AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFICATION
In order to enable implementation of the identified nature-based pilot projects at Tyndall AFB, there are potential regulatory processes and legal constraints that the contractor shall identify and summarize. The contractor shall identify regulatory and legal requirements needed to implement the projects. This process would include working with the coastal resiliency team to identify project details, general locations, and potential regulatory requirements. Additionally the contractor shall work closely with 325th JAQ to ensure legal constraints are identified with external stakeholder resources. The contractor will conduct preliminary agency stakeholder outreach, facilitate an interagency coordination meeting, identify regulatory requirements for coordination and permitting, and identify likely preliminary mitigation requirements.
Potential regulatory triggers may include:
CZMA consistency (Florida Coastal management Program);
National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) Essential Fish Habitat (NOAA Marine Fisheries Habitat Conservation Division);
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 and Section 401; and Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 USACE Jacksonville Regulatory District
Performance for this task element will be measured by:
a) Identification and documentation of the various regulatory frameworks and agencies that will need consultation in planning and executing the pilot projects
b) Identification and documentation of any legal constraints or limitations for external stakeholder resource allocation
c) Development of the NEPA required Description of Proposed Action and Alternatives
d) Identification of the permit and other regulatory requirements for the identified agencies
e) Development of an execution plan for the regulatory and legal requirements identified
Deliverables: List of potential permit requirements, additional studies required, mitigation measures, and general timeline for completion.
Qualifications: This task is typically conducted by a team of 3-5 people, including Environmental Scientists, Coastal Engineers, Master Planners, and Project Management Specialists. Each should have between 5-10 years
2.4 TASK 4 - ADDITIONAL PILOT TECHNICAL DEFINITION/MODELLING AND ROADMAP
DEVELOPMENT
As discussions within the stakeholder working group progresses, the specific nuances of pilot study return-on-investment will become further defined, and revisions of the nature-based pilots are expected. Also, as input is received from the stakeholders from the various agency and organizational vantage points represented, additional opportunities to refine the pilots to accomplish objectives important to Tyndall AFB and the surrounding communities may also be identified. Additional technical inputs are also likely to be required to respond to and address technical input from the stakeholders. The contractor shall coordinate efforts by stakeholders to refine the definition of the acceptable coastal pilots, develop an execution and implementation roadmap for stakeholder buy-in and government approval, and consolidate modelling inputs from other Government agencies into a single unified product.
Performance for this task will be measured by:
a) Development of technical memoranda that refine the definition of two nature-based coastal pilots, based on technical input from stakeholders. Depending on the specific circumstances, the refinement might include elements such as defense measures employed, extent of initial pilot effort, preferred location for initial pilot, and cost estimate for initial pilot effort
b) Development of an execution and implementation roadmap with identified key milestones and dates for stakeholder communication/buy-in and Government approval
c) Implementation of refined ERDC modelling into the existing baseline modelling simulations
Deliverables: Technical memoranda, roadmap of milestones and stakeholder information, and modelling implementation plan.
Qualifications: This task is typically conducted by a team of 3-5 people, including Environmental Scientists, Coastal Engineers, Master Planners, and Project Management Specialists. Each should have between 5-10 years
2.5 TASK 5 - DATA COLLECTION OF EXTERNAL FUNDING PROGRAM INFORMATION
Outside resources for the implementation of the nature-based pilots could come in a number of forms, such as inter-agency agreements, in-kind resources offered by contract or agreements, self-insurance, and grants. The contractor shall investigate funding programs and data required to successfully complete the respective application.
Performance for this task element will be measured by:
a) Development of a concise database of relevant, prioritized funding programs and their requirements
b) Development of the risks and costs of a no-action alternative, “no demonstration”
c) Strategies for successful applications, including refining the pilot study definition to meet the specific submittal requirements, and developing or adapting element cost estimates and schedules.
Deliverables: database of funding programs and requirements, risks of no demonstration, additional studies required, mitigation measures, and general timeline for completion.
Estimated level of effort: 500-560 hours
Qualifications: This task is typically conducted by a team of 3-5 people, including Environmental Scientists, Coastal Engineers, Master Planners, and Project Management Specialists. Each should have between 5-10 years
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 30 SEP 2020-29 SEP 2021
3.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
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 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 (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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.
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.
Contractor Company to obtain a Facility Clearance and individual clearances at the appropriate level:
The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.
4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
Task 1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Deliverables:
• 12 monthly meeting minutes
• meetings minutes of stakeholder engagements
• 6 progress reports of website amendments
• communication plan and revisions, stakeholder matrix
Standards/AQLs Deliverables for stakeholder engagement shall be efficient and thorough.
AQL: The contractor will complete the deliverables on time. Delays will be reported as soon as possible.
2) All final deliverables must be in accordance with the PWS. Written deliverables may be revised upon ERDC review.
3) Customer satisfaction 95% of the time
Task 2 COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF COASTAL RESILIENCE PILOT PROJECTS
Deliverables:
• 2 cost-benefit studies reports
• spreadsheet model
• guide, and templates
Standards/AQLs Deliverables for cost benefit analysis shall be accurate and thorough.
AQL: The contractor will complete the deliverables on time. Delays will be reported as soon as possible.
2) All final deliverables must be in accordance with the PWS. Written deliverables may be revised upon ERDC review.
3) Customer satisfaction 95% of the time
Task 3 REGULATORY AGENCY AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFICATION
Deliverables:
• List of potential permit requirements
• additional studies required
• mitigation measures
• general timeline for completion.
Standards/AQLs Deliverables for regulatory and legal requirements shall be accurate and thorough.
AQL: The contractor will complete the deliverables on time. Delays will be reported as soon as possible.
2) All final deliverables must be in accordance with the PWS. Written deliverables may be revised upon ERDC review.
3) Customer satisfaction 95% of the time
Task 4 ADDITIONAL PILOT TECHNICAL DEFINITION/MODELLING AND ROADMAP DEVELOPMENT
Deliverables:
• Technical memoranda
• roadmap of milestones and stakeholder information
• modelling implementation plan
Standards/AQLs Deliverables for additional pilot definition, modeling, and roadmap development shall be efficient, accurate, and thorough.
AQL: The contractor will complete the deliverables on time. Delays will be reported as soon as possible.
2) All final deliverables must be in accordance with the PWS. Written deliverables may be revised upon ERDC review.
3) Customer satisfaction 95% of the time.
Task 5 DATA COLLECTION OF EXTERNAL FUNDING PROGRAM INFORMATION.
Deliverables:
• database of funding programs and requirements
• risks of no demonstration
• additional studies required
• mitigation measures
• timeline for completion
Standards/AQLs Deliverables for external funding information shall be accurate and thorough.
AQL: The contractor will complete the deliverables on time. Delays will be reported as soon as possible.
2) All final deliverables must be in accordance with the PWS. Written deliverables may be revised upon ERDC review.
3) Customer satisfaction 95% of the time
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS
Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:
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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber
Content Paper
MAY 2011
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
AUG 2020
52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
AUG 2020
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for
EPA-Designated Items
MAY 2008
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
Officials
SEP 2011
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD
Officials
NOV 2011
252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving
Reports
DEC 2018
252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DEC 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC
2019)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.
(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.
(End of provision)
52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
(i) technical capability
(ii) past performance
(iii) price
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.
(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR
EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2020)
(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).
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___ (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).
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____ (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.
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____ (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).
_X___(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.
_X___ (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.
____ (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.
_X___ (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).
____ (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
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 4 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
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.
i. Must have demonstrated a minimum of three years experience with coastal resilience efforts in support of DoD, state, or other outside government agency (i.e. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA]) master planning programs.
ii. Must have demonstrated a minimum of five years DoD experience implementing major resilience efforts (i.e.
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