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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Technical Support for Identification and Preventative Treatment of Overwintering Cyanobacterial Cells in Sediments

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Environmental Laboratory (EL) is recognized worldwide as the problem solver in environmental science and engineering research for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Research and development activities address a multitude of environmental issues to support civil works and water resources. On-going occurrences of harmful algal blooms (HABs) consisting of cyanobacteria (“blue-green algae”) negatively impact USACE operations by impeding the intended uses of water resources due to ecological and human health risks. Many harmful cyanobacteria can produce overwintering cells that can remain viable in the sediment and contribute to the intensity and frequency of annual bloom events. To date there is limited information on the potential effectiveness of using registered algaecides for controlling overwintering cells. Therefore, there is a need to investigate if algaecides can be strategically used to mitigate viable cells prior to germination and growth of overwintering cells, potentially minimizing the impacts of HABs later in the year.

1.1 OBJECTIVE

The tasks and deliverables of this effort facilitating the planning and development of a pilot-study for identification and treatment of overwintering cyanobacterial cells based on a proven, state-of-the-science approaches that are scalable and through effective documentation and technology transfer, develops ERDC and USACE in-house capacity and expertise to manage problematic HAB issues in a preventative manner.

2.0 Task Descriptions

2.1 Bench-scale Algaecide Efficacy Testing Task 1 Year 1

Field-collected samples including sediments containing overwintering cells and site water will provide material for bench-scale testing. Using site-collected sediments containing overwintering cells and site-water, bench scale testing can be used to appropriately bound concentrations of candidate algaecides that are effective in decreasing the viability of overwintering cells. A series of bench scale tests will be designed to capture the range of conditions within the treatment site that may alter responses of overwintering cells to algaecide exposures. Initial sensitivity tests will be conducted to discern effective algaecide formulations from marketed USEPA registered algaecides for the treatment of overwintering cells in a sediment with high concentrations of organic carbon and cell densities.

This will allow us to discern an effective algaecide formulation for a “worst-case” scenario for this site.

Concentrations of this algaecide can then be refined in subsequent bench scale tests, ultimately bounding effective concentrations and algaecide formulations for a range of conditions within the site. Algaecides that will be included in this evaluation include both copper and hydrogen peroxide-based products in liquid and granular formulations.

Results will be reviewed within the context of risk management, and potential adverse effects to non-target organisms (i.e., benthos, fish, etc.). This will provide a thorough dataset from which to identify effective products and treatment concentrations for designed field treatments.

Objectives:

1) Measure responses (e.g., viability and “germination”) of overwintering cells to the maximum label concentration of copper and hydrogen peroxide-based products in liquid and granular formulations in sediments with high organic carbon percentages and high densities of overwintering cells for this site to identify effective formulations.

2) Measure effective concentrations of algaecide formulations for decreasing the viability and germination of overwintering cells in sediments that capture the range of characteristics (e.g., 3 cell densities and 3 organic matter percentages in sediment)

Performance for this task will be measured by:

a) Design and perform bench-scale testing to evaluate analytical detection methods for overwintering cells and measure responses of cells to candidate algaecide exposures

b) Development of a peer-reviewed journal article describing the results

Estimated level of effort: 400-500 hours

Qualifications: Personnel with advanced education and specific experience in plant and algal management, algaecide efficacy experiments (specifically with copper and peroxide based materials), identification and enumeration of algal cells, evaluations of algaecide performance for site-specific algal assemblages, and water quality analysis.

Preferred experience will also include interpreting ecotoxicological exposure-response data and experience with algal toxins or algaecides.

2.2 Field-scale Algaecide Demonstration Task 2 Option Year 1

A field location will be identified that has cyanobacteria species (e.g., of the order Nostocales, or Microcystis sp.)

and overwintering cell types (i.e., akinetes or overwintering cells) that will be representative of USACE HAB impacted waters at multiple districts and geographic locations. Treatment areas and control areas will be defined in each location (e.g., three treated and three untreated). Treatment areas will be treated with a USEPA registered algaecide based on formulations and application rates informed by bench-scale testing. The type of application method will also be selected based on results from bench-scale testing and specific characteristics at the site.

The characterization of field collected samples will include sediment characterization (e.g., organic matter content, nutrients, redox potentials), and water quality (e.g., pH, alkalinity, hardness, dissolved oxygen, conductivity).

Cyanobacteria response parameters will include cell density in the sediment (cells/kg) and water (cells/ mL) in addition to chlorophyll a and phycocyanin. Algaecide concentrations will be directly measured to confirm and quantify exposures in terms of aqueous concentrations (e.g., mg hydrogen peroxide/ L or mg copper/ L) and field application rates (lbs/acre foot). Results will be analyzed to estimate scalability of preventive treatment approaches with cost estimates per surface area treated.

Objectives:

1) Measure responses (e.g., viability and “germination”) of overwintering cells to the application of algaecides with time at site treatment and control (no treatment) areas to identify effective formulations.

Performance for this task will be measured by:

a) Design and perform field-scale demonstration of algaecide treatment to overwintering cells and measure responses of cells to candidate algaecide exposures, and

b) Development of a peer-reviewed journal article describing the results.

Estimated level of effort: 300-400 hours

Qualifications: Contractor is an authorized distributor for various manufacturers of algaecides and herbicides, company works with and fairly evaluates all available products in their service division (showing no bias towards certain products or manufacturers), personnel that are licensed applicators, utilizes advanced application equipment specifically designed to apply predetermined and precise product concentrations to targeted areas of the water body (e.g., advanced GPS, sonar, flow meters, and GPS-controlled valves). Preferred experience in managing benthic cyanobacteria and conducting laboratory and demonstration-scale studies prior to implementing full-scale treatments.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 12 months starting the date of award

Performance Requirements The Performance Requirement Summary is the list of performance objectives and standards that must be performed by the contractor. This matrix details the method of surveillance that will be used to validate and inspect these performance elements.

In evaluating the quality of contractor’s performance, the following performance ratings will be used:

Performance Rating Criteria

Excellent/Outstanding: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the government’s benefits. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with no problems and contractor actions were highly effective.

Very Good: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the government benefits. The contractual performance was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

Good: Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were satisfactory.

Marginal: Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor’s proposed actions appear marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

Unsatisfactory: Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

Performance Requirement Summary:

Statements Deliverables Task 1 Lab Work 1A Design and perform bench-scale testing to evaluate analytical detection methods for overwintering cells and measure responses of cells to candidate algaecide exposures 1B Development of a peer-reviewed journal article describing the results Standards/AQLs AQL: Lab Work

1) The contractor will complete the deliverable on time. Delays will be reported as soon as possible.

2) All final deliverable must be in accordance with the PWS; written deliverables may be revised upon ERDC review.

3)Customer satisfaction 95% of the time.

Inspections What: Contractor will submit monthly status reports as to the progress of producing the deliverables. Monthly meetings with ERDC Technical POC to verify progress on the stated deliverables.

Who: Technical POC will inspect deliverables.

Standard(s): All deliverables will be accurate, thorough, and timely. The contractor may revise deliverables upon ERDC review.

Incentive/Disincentive Failure to produce the stated deliverables on time will result in contract termination. Rate contractor performance according to table above.

Statements Deliverables Task 2 Field Work 1A Design and perform field-scale demonstration of algaecide treatment to overwintering cells and measure responses of cells to candidate algaecide exposures 1B Development of a peer-reviewed journal article describing the results Standards/AQLs AQL: Field Work

1) The contractor will complete the deliverable on time. Delays will be reported as soon as possible.

2) All final deliverable must be in accordance with the PWS; written deliverables may be revised upon ERDC review.

3)Customer satisfaction 95% of the time.

Inspections What: Contractor will submit monthly status reports as to the progress of producing the deliverables. Monthly meetings with ERDC Technical POC to verify progress on the stated deliverables.

Who: Technical POC will inspect deliverables.

Standard(s): All deliverables will be accurate, thorough, and timely. The contractor may revise deliverables upon ERDC review.

Incentive/Disincentive

Failure to produce the stated deliverables on time will result in contract termination. Rate contractor performance according to table above.

3.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s 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.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. 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.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

OCT 2020

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

JUN 2020

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items)

FEB 2021

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation NOV 2020 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2020 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data FEB 2021 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for

EPA-Designated Items

MAY 2008

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems MAY 2011 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.232-2 Payments Under Fixed-Price Research And Development

Contracts

APR 1984

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.243-1 Alt V Changes--Fixed-Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate V APR 1984 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-9 Inspection Of Research And Development (Short Form) APR 1984 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

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

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DEC 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "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" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) 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."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [] will, [] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [] does, [] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 2 years.

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/

(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/

SECTION L

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 the design and testing, both benchtop and field, of analytical methods for detection of algal overwintering cells and their responses to candidate algaecide exposures.

i. Demonstrated understanding of requirements of Performance Work Statement.

ii. Demonstrated 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.

SECTION M

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. Ability to interpret ecotoxicological exposure response data and experience with algal toxins and algaecides.

ii. Works with and fairly evaluates all available algaecides and herbicides without bias towards certain products or manufacturers.

iii. Experience in managing benthic cyanobacteria and conducting laboratory and demonstration-scale studies prior to implementing full-scale treatments.

iv. Contractor is an authorized distributor for various manufacturers of algaecides and herbicides.

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. An advanced education and specific experience in plant and algal management, algaecide efficacy experiments (specifically with copper and peroxide based materials), identification and enumeration of algal cells, evaluations of algaecide performance for site-specific algal assemblages, and water quality analysis.

iii. Personnel that are licensed applicators, utilizes advanced application equipment specifically designed to apply predetermined and precise product concentrations to targeted areas of the water body (e.g., advanced GPS, sonar, flow meters, and GPS-controlled valves).

iv. Quality Control Plan with a schematic of project management

Subfactor 3: Technical Approach for the design and testing, both benchtop and field, of analytical methods for detection of algal overwintering cells and their responses to candidate algaecide exposures.

i. Demonstrated understanding of requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

ii. Demonstrated approach to meet technical requirements of the 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 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: 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.

Key Evaluation Terms. The following terms are applicable to the evaluation process.

Deficiency. A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

Strength. Any aspect of a proposal when judged against a stated evaluation criterion enhances the merit of the proposal or increases the probability of successful performance of the contract.

Significant Strength. A significant strength appreciably enhances the merit of a proposal or appreciably increases the probability of successful contract performance.

Weakness. A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Significant Weakness. A flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Communications. Communications between the Government and Offerors, after receipt of proposals and before establishment of the competitive range are exchanges, leading to establishment of the competitive range (if required). Communications shall be limited to:

Offerors whose past performance information is the determining factor preventing them from being included in the competitive range. Such communications will address adverse past performance information to which the Offeror has not had a prior opportunity to respond; and

Offerors (other than those discussed above) whose exclusion from or inclusion in the competitive range is uncertain.

Communications may be conducted to enhance Government understanding of proposals; allow reasonable interpretation of the proposal; or facilitate the Government's evaluation process. Communications cannot be used to cure proposal deficiencies or material omissions, materially alter the technical or price elements of the proposal, and/or otherwise revise the technical or price elements of the proposal. Such communications may be considered in rating proposals for the purpose of establishing the competitive range, if required. Communications shall not provide an opportunity for the Offeror to revise their proposal, but may address ambiguities in the proposal or other concerns (e.g. perceived deficiencies, weaknesses, errors, omissions, or mistakes and information relating to relevant past performance).

Clarifications. Clarifications are limited exchanges between the Government and Offerors that may occur when award…