W912HZ24Q0051 AMENDMENT 0005.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to update the PWS to further clarify the additional information in Part 3, Section 3.2, and Section 3.3. The additional information is identified in red and bold. The due date is extended to Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 1:00PM. All amendments must be signed and submitted w ith proposal. No additional questions w ill be accepted.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Sep-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912HZ24Q0051

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Aug-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12-Sep-2024

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ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

W912HZ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-Sep-2024 01:00 PM to 17-Sep-2024 01:00 PM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Non-Destructive Ultrasonic Testing of Welds

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to use ultrasonic testing (UT) techniques to, detect, size, and characterize discontinuities in welded steel members of hydraulic steel structures

(HSS).

1.2 Background: The USACE owns and maintains thousands of hydraulic steel structures (HSS), which are distributed throughout the Nation. As they are used over time, HSS accumulate damage and periodic inspections are needed to assess the level of damage and determine the need for repair.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s) for research tasks that utilize Level II nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians to detect, size, and characterize flaws in welded steel specimens representing a variety of joints in hydraulic steel structures (HSS). USACE will use the data generated by the NDT technicians to quantify uncertainty in NDT test results and assess the factors influencing that uncertainty.

Deliverables shall include a weld inspection report for each weld inspected. The weld inspection report form will be provided by the research team. The report will describe the location, size, and category (type) of each flaw detected, a diagram of each flaw, and inspection metadata as requested.

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to investigate methods of nondestructive testing (NDT) to help safely extend the life and operation of hydraulic steel structures (HSS). The information acquired through this research will inform how ultrasonic testing is applied in the future to periodically inspect HSS to determine their condition and fitness for continued service.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

(a) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc.

timelines, deadlines, and goals);

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the contractor’s facilities primarily and at field sites.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 General security requirements and guidance

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.6.2 Physical security and access control requirements

All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).

Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA

1.6.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something) All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity

1.6.4 Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information:

All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policies.

1.6.5 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three 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, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

1.6.6 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas.

The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.6.7 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use.

1.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.8 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.9 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.10 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract.

1.14 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.21 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.21.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).

1.25 Notice to Proceed: The notice to proceed will be provided as indicated below.

☒The effective date of contract will constitute the date of notice to proceed ☐A notice to proceed letter will be issued ☐The date of the letter transmitting the contract will constitute the date of the notice to proceed

PART 2

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

2. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

2.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish the specified labor, equipment, instrumentation, and expertise necessary for the research effort.

2.2 Contractor Qualifications: The contractor and the personnel assigned to this project must have extensive prior experience conducting ultrasonic testing of steel structures, including hydraulic steel structures (HSS) owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on multiple, verifiable occasions. In addition to satisfying the minimum requirements for Level II certification under ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A and/or ANSI/ASNT CP-189, the contractor’s personnel must be capable of estimating flaw length and height, characterizing flaw types, and calibrating ultrasonic test instruments. The contractor must also have a working knowledge of the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1/D1.1M:2020 Structural Welding Code – Steel and the AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5:2020 Bridge Welding Code. This experience is necessary to conduct ultrasonic testing of hydraulic steel structures.

PART 3

SPECIFIC TASKS

3.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for specific tasks associated with this contract.

Methods of nondestructive testing (NDT) are currently being investigated to help safely extend the life and operation of hydraulic steel structures (HSS). As part of this effort, the ERDC requires experiments using methods of ultrasonic testing to detect, size, and characterize flaws in welded steel specimens. The information acquired through these experiments will inform how ultrasonic testing is applied in the future to periodically inspect HSS to determine their condition and fitness for continued service. These specimens have been fabricated to represent an array of joints commonly encountered in HSS and contain 15.1 linear feet of weld. Each contains flaws that are also typical of those that might be found in HSS, including cracks, lack of fusion, incomplete penetration, slag inclusions, porosity, and laminations. NDT technicians will locate, size, and characterize the flaws in these specimens.

3.2 Overview:

Contractor shall supply eight (8) Level II nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians to conduct ultrasonic testing of weld specimens for research purposes. Each technician shall test 21 welds totaling 15.1 linear feet. These welds are distributed among 20 specimens representing a variety of butt joints, t-joints, and corner joints found in existing HSS (Exhibit A). Testing will take place at the US Army Corps of Engineers Regional Rivers Repair Fleet (LR3F) Facility, 2605 Shippingport Drive, Louisville, KY. Testing will take place during business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and during consecutive weekdays (Monday – Friday) anytime from Tuesday, January 21, 2025 through Friday, February 14, 2025 not to exceed 5 consecutive calendar days. The contractor shall select appropriate dates during this window of time when all eight technicians can be present at the facility at the same time.

Each Level II NDT technician shall be certified in accordance with either American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-189. Each technician shall possess verifiable experience conducting ultrasonic NDT of USACE HSS on multiple prior occasions. Each technician shall provide an ultrasonic testing instrument and shall be fully capable of calibrating and operating that instrument.

During testing, technicians may not share or exchange ultrasonic testing instruments. Each technician shall supply all other equipment or materials that may be required for ultrasonic testing such as consumables (gel, rags, etc.).

Testing will take place outdoors, on barges, and around water. Contractor shall ensure that each NDT technician is equipped with the appropriate Occupational and Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved personal protective equipment (PPE) that is required at marine construction sites, including hard hat, steel-toed boots, a high visibility safety vest, and eye protection.

To maintain statistical independence of the experimental observations, it is critical that each technician work independently. Therefore, technicians may not discuss the results of their inspections with one another or otherwise share information about the specimens during or after the experiment. ERDC will supervise testing of the specimens to ensure technicians do not share information with one another. Upon the conclusion of each inspection, ERDC will collect all written notes.

ERDC will stage the 20 steel specimens at twelve or more stations throughout the testing facility. When a technician completes a station, ERDC will review each technician’s report and resolve any questions or discrepancies with the technician before the technician will be permitted to move to the next station. ERDC will direct the order in which each technician tests the specimens.

Technicians who participate in this study will not be associated with individual test results. Results will be reported in ways that do not reveal the identity of the technician. However, technicians may be identified as study participants in project reports and other documents.

The contractor shall supply a representative from its organization to be on site at the testing facility. The representative shall be present for the duration of testing and shall have an appropriate level of authority and experience to oversee and direct the Level II NDT technicians who are employed by or contracted to their organization.

3.3 Task 1: Identify NDT Technicians and Submit a Schedule for Testing

The contractor shall identify eight (8) Level II NDT technicians who will conduct ultrasonic testing of the weld specimens at the LR3F in Louisville, KY during the period Tuesday, January 21, 2025, through Friday, February 14, 2025 not to exceed five consecutive calendar days. The contractor shall schedule testing at its convenience during business hours (8:00 am – 5: 00 pm) and on consecutive weekdays (Monday – Friday) not to exceed five consecutive calendar days during the period Tuesday, January 21, 2025, through Friday, February 14, 2025 .

The contractor shall submit information to the contract POC detailing: 1) the names and qualifications of the eight

(8) NDT technicians who will conduct testing; 2) the name of the contractor’s representative who will supervise technicians on site; and 3) the testing schedule, including the dates and hours during which testing will take place.

Information on each technician’s qualifications shall include a list of multiple USACE projects where each technician has conducted ultrasonic testing of HSS in the past, including the name and location of the project and the nature of testing, including the type of HSS, the NDT techniques used, the dates of testing, and information by which USACE can verify this experience, such as the name of a USACE point of contact. Information on each NDT technician shall also include a summary of the individual’s certifications, qualifications, and training, to include certification and training dates and, if applicable, certification and training expiration dates, employment and education history, and eye examination.

Task 1 Deliverables: The identification of eight (8) Level II NDT technicians; summary of each technicians certifications, qualifications and training including certification and training dates as well as expiration dates;

summary of any USACE projects where each technician has conducted ultrasonic testing of HSS; summary of each technicians employment and education history and eye examination; identification and credentials of the contractor’s representative that will supervise technicians on site; and submission of a testing schedule, including dates and hours testing will take place.

Deliverables are due 45 days after receipt of notice to proceed (NTP). Submit all deliverables electronically to the technical POC. While this schedule is established to be complete by February 14, 2025, the total period of performance on this task order is 365 days from issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP) to allow for unforeseen events, such as any continued COVID related issues that might impact the schedule coordination.

Task 1 Place of performance: This task shall take place at the vendor’s location.

Task 1 Travel: Travel is not required for this task.

3.4 Task 2: Submit NDT Procedures

The contractor shall submit NDT procedures in accordance with the weld inspection requirements to the contract POC for review and acceptance. If the procedures are not in compliance with the applicable standards described in the weld inspection requirements, the contract POC will notify the contractor of any revisions that may be needed within 20 days.

Task 2 Weld Inspections Requirements

All NDT technicians shall be currently certified in accordance with: ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ASNI/ASNT CP-189 as Level II NDT technicians. Weld inspection shall meet the following additional requirements:

1. Examination Procedure and Extent. All nondestructive testing shall comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M 2020 Table 8.4 Tensile Stress, as applicable.

2. Acceptability of Welds. Welds will be unacceptable if shown to have defects prohibited by AWS D1.1/D1.1M 2020 Table 8.4 Tensile Stress.

3. Ultrasonic Testing (UT) –Ultrasonic Testing of welds shall conform to the provisions of AWS D1.1/D1.1M 2020 Clause 8, Part C.

Task 2 Deliverables: Submission of NDT procedures in accordance with the weld inspection requirements. If procedures are not in compliance, the vendor shall be notified within 20 days of receipt of the submission.

Deliverables are due 45 days after receipt of notice to proceed (NTP). Submit all deliverables electronically to the technical POC. While this schedule is established to be complete by February 14, 2025, the total period of performance on this task order is 365 days from issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP) to allow for unforeseen events, such as any continued COVID related issues that might impact the schedule coordination.

Task 2 Place of performance: This task shall take place at the vendor’s location.

Task 2 Travel: Travel is not required for this task

3.5 Task 3: Conduct NDT of Weld Specimens

The contractor’s eight (8) Level II NDT technician shall conduct independent inspections of 21 welds totaling 15.1 linear feet in length. Welds are distributed across 20 steel specimens designed for research purposes to represent a variety of butt joints, t-joints, and corner joints encountered in existing HSS, including skewed joints and thickness transitions. Each specimen is as described in Exhibit A. USACE will position the specimens at the facility. All specimens will be accessible without rope access. USACE personnel will direct the order in which the specimens are tested. Welds shall be inspected in conformance to the inspection requirements laid out in Task 2. Testing will be done through paint. NDT technicians shall add a 10 decibel (dB) correction factor to account for 8-12 mils of a three-coat vinyl paint system (System 5-E-Z).

Each technician shall inspect each specimen with the objective of detecting all flaws present, estimating the length and height of each flaw detected, and characterizing the category (planar, volumetric, or laminar) and subcategory of each flaw detected. Flaw subcategories include: 1) longitudinal/ centerline crack, 2) transverse crack, 3) toe crack, 4) root crack, 5) base metal crack, 6) incomplete joint penetration, 7) lack of fusion, 8) porosity, 9) slag inclusion, and

10) base metal lamination. Each technician shall supply all testing instruments, equipment, accessories, and supplies.

Technicians may not share or exchange ultrasonic testing instruments.

For each flaw detected, technicians shall report:

a. Start and stop locations using the conventional AWS X, Y, Z coordinate system as illustrated in Exhibit B.

i. The x-axis is perpendicular to the weld axis, the y-axis is parallel to the weld axis, and the z-axis is positive from Face A to Face B.

ii. USACE shall label the faces of each specimen to minimize confusion.

iii. Technicians may mark specimens using dry erase markers. No permanent markers (e.g.

Sharpies) may be used to mark the specimens. Technicians shall remove markings from the specimens upon completing the specimen.

b. The location of each flaw within the specimen shall be sketched in a diagram of the specimen, to be provided by the research team.

c. Flaw length, 𝐿 , shall be reported in accordance with AWS D1.1 along with the method used to estimate length:

i. Flaws oriented parallel to the weld axis shall be reported as: 𝐿 = 𝑦 − 𝑦 .

ii. Flaws oriented perpendicular to the weld axis (e.g., transverse cracks) shall be reported as:

𝐿 = 𝑥 − 𝑥 .

iii. Flaws oriented at between 0 and 90 degrees to the weld axis (i.e., skewed), shall be reported as:

𝐿 = 𝑥 − 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 𝑦 .

d. Flaw height shall be reported along with the method used to estimate height (e.g., 6 dB drop method).

e. Flaw category and subcategory shall be reported.

Each technician shall prepare one written report for each weld inspected. The report shall contain information as outlined in the Task 3 Deliverables: weld inspection report (below). The report shall clearly identify the specimen that was tested, location and length of all flaws detected in each specimen, and a diagram showing the location of each weld. Designated USACE personnel shall review the report to resolve any questions before the technician moves to a new inspection. At the time of this review, each technician shall remove all markings from the specimen and submit the inspection report to the reviewer along with all notes made during the inspection, including any digital records of the scan.

Technicians shall not discuss test results with one another or with anyone other than members of the research team.

The research team shall collect all notes, paper, or other records created during the inspection, including any digital records.

Task 3 Deliverables: WELD INSPECTION REPORT

Following completion of all weld inspections a Weld Inspection Report shall be completed. Weld Inspection Reports shall include the following:

1. Inspector Name (on each page).

2. Specimen and weld number (on each page).

3. Inspection date (on each page)

4. Inspection start time and stop time.

5. Description of the inspection procedure and instrument (make, model) used.

6. Description of inspection probe (make, model, number of elements) and the probe operating frequencies and inspection angles used.

7. Flaw tip location coordinates (X, Y, Z), length, height, character (type) and rating.

8. Determination if AWS D1.1 Requirements are met (Pass/Fail).

USACE shall provide the reporting form. A sample reporting form is provided in Exhibit C.

Submit all deliverables electronically to the technical POC. While this schedule is established to be complete by February 14, 2025, the total period of performance on this task order is 365 days from issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP) to allow for unforeseen events, such as any continued COVID related issues that might impact the schedule coordination.

Task 3 Place of performance: This task shall take place at the US Army Corps of Engineers Regional Rivers Repair Fleet (LR3F) Facility, 2605 Shippingport Drive, Louisville, KY.

Task 3 Travel: Travel to the US Army Corps of Engineers Regional Rivers Repair Fleet (LR3F) Facility, 2605 Shippingport Drive, Louisville, KY shall be required.

PART 4

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

4.1 Performance Requirements Summary

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

STANDARD PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

ACCEPTABLE QUALITY

LEVELS (AQLs)

METHOD OF

SURVEILLANCE

Task 1 – Identify NDT Technicians & Submit Schedule for Testing The contractor shall 1) identify names & qualifications of 8 NDT technicians 2) identify contractor representative supervising technicians 3) submit a testing schedule with dates and hours

Deliverables:

The deliverables include 1) report with names & qualifications of 8 NDT technicians and the contractor representative supervising the technicians and 2) a testing schedule with dates and hours

The deliverables include

1) report with names & qualifications of 8 NDT technicians and the contractor representative supervising the technicians and 2) a testing schedule with dates and hours

Delays should be reported as soon as possible. A delay of 5 days is acceptable.

Protocols, results and discussion shall pass peer review scrutiny.

Exceptional – 100% Complete and correct

Very Good – 95% Complete and correct

Satisfactory – 90% Complete and correct

Marginal – 70% Complete and correct

Unsatisfactory – 50% Complete and correct

Report Review

Customer Feedback

Task 2 – Submit NDT Procedures The contractor shall submit NDT procedures.

Deliverables:

The deliverables include 1) NDT procedures

Deliverables shall include NDT procedures in accordance with weld inspection requirements.

Delays should be reported as soon as possible. A delay of 5 days is acceptable.

Exceptional – 100% Complete and correct

The vendor shall be notified within 20 days of submission if revisions are required.

Task 3 – Conduct NDT of Weld Specimens Each of the 8 Level II NDT technicians shall 1) conduct independent inspections of 21 welds totaling 15.1 linear feet in length. 2) Inspections should be to detect all flaws present and to characterize and estimate the length and height of each detected flaw

3) technicians supply all testing instruments, equipment, accessories, and supplies.

Deliverables:

Each technician shall prepare one written report for each weld inspected containing information outlined in the weld inspection report in Task 3. All research notes, paper or other records created during the inspections shall be submitted.

Deliverables:

Each technician shall prepare one written report for each weld inspected containing information outlined in the weld inspection report in task 3. All research notes, paper or other records created during the inspections shall be submitted.

Delays should be reported as soon as possible..

Protocols, results and discussion shall pass peer review scrutiny.

Exceptional – 100% Complete and correct

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals should be emailed to Amanda.Andrews@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil by 1:00 PM Central on September 17, 2024. All amendments must be signed and submitted with proposal. No additional questions will be accepted.

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. Technical Approach 40

c. Key Personnel 10

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

Part I – Technical Proposal

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 three (3) 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 three (3) 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 contract, 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. Labor Rates - Fully loaded labor rates must be provided for each task.

d. Other Direct Cost (ODC) Related Information - The Offeror may propose a maximum percentage to be applied to other direct costs.

e. Price Proposal for the Performance Work Statement- Proposal must include:

a. Breakdown of labor skill/mix, rates and totals for each task.

b. Any other direct costs associated with performance of the Performance Work Statement

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.

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