W912P522Q0052 0001 Solicitation Amendment NERC Modeling and Testing.pdf

W912P522Q0052

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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 provide an updated Performance Work Statement (PWS).

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Sep-2022

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912P522Q0052

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Sep-2022

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 is extended, X 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.

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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.

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

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08-Sep-2022

CODE

CELRN-RC-N CONTRACTING BRANCH

110 9TH AVE SOUTH, A405

NASHVILLE TN 37203

W912P5 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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CODE

See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

NERC GENERATOR MODEL VALIDATION TESTING

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND. Generator owners are required to provide dynamic data information to transmission operators per North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standard MOD-032-1. Model validation testing of generators, governors, turbines, exciters, and power system stabilizers (PSS) as applicable provide the information needed to meet the requirement. Model validation reports, in accordance with current version of NERC standards MOD-032, MOD-026, MOD-027 and any associated SERC Reliability Corporation requirements shall be developed that demonstrate compliance with these NERC standards. The model validation reports must be prepared and submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District (LRN) Reliability Compliance Program Manager (RCPM) for review and approval.

Baseline testing, model development, and model validation of the generators, governors, and exciters has not been previously completed for these generator units. The preferred order for the testing and model validation is:

Old Hickory, then Wolf Creek, then finally Center Hill.

The NERC regional entity for compliance monitoring and enforcement for Nashville District Dams is the SERC Reliability Corporation. In addition to the NERC requirements, it is the contractor’s responsibility to research and demonstrate compliance with all related SERC requirements.

2. GENERAL. This work shall be performed on Generator Units at the following three (3) hydropower Dams:

Old Hickory Dam. Old Hickory Dam is located on the Cumberland River, northeast of Nashville, Tennessee. The physical address is Old Hickory Power House, 10 Power Plant Road, Hendersonville TN 37075.

Old Hickory Units 1-4 are hydraulic turbine (Kaplan) driven generators originally manufactured by General Electric. The nameplate ratings are 31,250 kVA, 0.80 pf, 75 rpm with a continuous 115% overload rating of 35,938 kVA. Unit 4 was rewound by General Electric in 2021 with a stator nameplate of 45,000 kVA at 0.90 PF.

The Old Hickory governors are the original mechanical governors manufactured by Woodward.

The Old Hickory exciters are the original rotating main and pilot exciters with rheostats. They were manufactured by General Electric and have the following nameplate data.

Main Exciter all Four Units Pilot Exciter all Four Units

Manufacturer GE GE

Type DC Generator, Type EVF DC Generator, Type EV Wound Shunt Compound

KW 300 17

RPM 75 75

Amps Full Load 1200 68 Volts Full Load 250 250 Volts No Load - 250

Excitation Volts 250 -

Wolf Creek Dam. Wolf Creek Dam is located on the Cumberland River, southwest of Jamestown, Kentucky. The physical address is Wolf Creek Power Plant, 980 Power Plant Road, Jamestown KY, 42629.

Wolf Creek Units 1-6 are hydraulic turbine (Francis) driven generators originally manufactured by General Electric. The nameplate ratings are 50,000 kVA, 0.90 pf, 105.9 rpm with a continuous 115% overload rating of 57,500 kVA. Units 4 and 6 were rewound by Voith in 2007 with a stator nameplate of 75,000 kVA; however, the unit has not been completely uprated to this new stator nameplate value and the original overload rating of 57,500 kVA remains the unit maximum capability.

The Wolf Creek governors are the original mechanical governors manufactured by Woodward.

The Wolf Creek exciters are the original rotating main and pilot exciters with rheostats. They were

Main Exciter all Six Units Pilot Exciter all Six Units

Type DC Generator, Type EVF DC Generator, Type EV

Wound Shunt Compound

KW 290 12

RPM 105.9 105.9

Amps Full Load 1,160 48 Volts Full Load 250 250

Center Hill Dam. Center Hill Dam is located on the Caney Fork River, southeast of

Gordonsville, Tennessee. The physical address is Center Hill Power Plant, 270 Lancaster Road, Lancaster TN 38569

Center Hill Units 1 through 3 are hydraulic turbine (Voith Aerating Francis) driven generators. The nameplate ratings are 50,000 kVA, 0.90 pf, 105.9 rpm with a continuous 115% overload rating of 57,500 kVA. They were brought online in approximately 1951 and were manufactured by General Electric. The units were rewound between 2017 and 2020 by Voith Hydro, with a stator nameplate rating of 75,000 kVA, however, the units have not been completely uprated to this new stator nameplate value and the original overload rating of 57,500 kVA remains the unit maximum capability.

The Center Hill governors are the original mechanical governors manufactured by Woodward.

The Center Hill exciters are the original rotating main and pilot exciters with rheostats. They were

Main Exciter all three Units Pilot Exciter all three Units

Type DC Generator, Type EVF DC Generator, Type EV

Wound Shunt Compound

KW 290 12

RPM 105.9 105.9

Amps Full Load 1160 48 Volts Full Load 250 250

3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, materials, travel, and all other services as required in connection with generator, governor, and excitation system model validation testing. Services shall include the following:

Provide detailed test procedure 30 days prior to testing for Government review and approval.

Provide necessary test equipment and wiring for connection to Government owned equipment and control systems.

Setup and operate required test equipment at the powerhouse.

Notify the COR within 24 hours of occurrence if, in the opinion of Contractor, the Government has not provided proper access or accurate information and drawings or is otherwise impacting Contractor provided services.

In cooperation with Government plant personnel, perform field performance testing per detailed test procedure.

Perform model validation analysis and prepare test report per SERC requirements for Government review and approval.

a. Mandatory Services: The Contractor shall perform mandatory services, as follows:

(1) Personnel and Equipment. Provide test personnel and test equipment necessary for model validation testing on the governors, exciters, and generators. Test personnel shall have experience both with the Contractor’s test equipment and test procedures and familiarity with the operating functionality and configuration of the type of governor and exciter to be tested. The Government will provide powerhouse operators to operate Government equipment during the various tests as described in the approved test procedures.

(2) Test Procedure. For each powerhouse, prepare for approval detailed test procedures for performing model validation testing of the governors, exciters, and generators.

Include all required connection points, test equipment, test sequence, and measurements. The test procedure shall include the Minimum Required Tests from Appendix B. Additional tests shall be included as determined necessary by the Contractor for accurate and complete modeling.

(3) Measured Test Data Quality. All tests shall be recorded at a sample rate of 1000 samples/second or higher. Unless otherwise noted, each test shall be continuously recorded, and the continuous recording shall be presented graphically in the final report. The continuous recordings shall be submitted as required in paragraph 5a(5).

(4) Baseline Generator Validation Testing. Perform testing to develop and validate the generator characteristics, including magnetic characteristics. Further develop dynamic parameters through transient testing. Baseline testing shall be performed on each unit. Parameters determined through review and calculation of parameters from drawings and nameplate data shall be noted and the equations shown.

(5) Model Validation Testing of Exciters. Perform testing and gather information necessary to determine the dynamic responses and build, within standard NERC model library models, if appropriate, a dynamic model to describe the excitation system.

Validate the excitation system model by comparing computer simulations representing the approximate system conditions during testing and displaying test and simulation results on overlaying graphs.

(6) Model Validation Testing of Turbine-Governors. Perform testing and gather information necessary to determine the dynamic responses and build, within standard NERC model library models, if appropriate, a dynamic model to describe the turbine-governor system.

Validate the turbine-governor system model by comparing computer simulations representing the approximate system conditions during testing and displaying test and simulation results on overlaying graphs.

(7) Overall Dynamics Validation. The Contractor shall submit graphs showing good matching between measured and simulated data for all testing performed. Graphs shall be of sufficient size and clarity to demonstrate matching between ramp rates, overshoot, time constants, steady state settling, and other parameters necessary to validate dynamic simulation matching to measured data. The Contractor shall submit comma-separated value (CSV) measured test data and simulation data to allow for reproduction of the printed graphs.

(8) Calculations, Data, and Formulas. A record of the calculations made to support the model validation analysis, records of data taken, and formulas utilized shall be provided. The report shall contain calculations and formulas necessary to describe interpolations or calculations from gathered parameters to determine model parameters.

(9) Independent Technical Review. The Contractor shall perform an independent technical review of all products prior to submission to the Government.

Independent Technical Review (ITR) is a review by a qualified person or team not involved in the day-to-day production of the product that confirms that an effective product has been developed that provides for the customer’s needs and the proper selection and application of established criteria, regulations, laws, codes, principles, and professional procedures. ITR includes verifying:

Appropriate computer models and methods of analysis were used, and basic assumptions are valid and used for the intended purpose.

Methods, procedures, and material used in the analysis based on the level of analysis.

The appropriateness of data used, and the level of data obtained.

The reasonableness of the results including whether the product meets the user’s needs and is consistent with law and existing public policy.

The ITR strategy shall be incorporated into the QCP. The proposed ITR person or team shall be identified, by name and role, within the QCP. The ITR does not replace other quality control processes or reviews customarily performed. Quality control checks shall be the responsibility of the production team and shall be performed prior to releasing the documents for ITR.

Following completion of the ITR, the contractor shall provide the Government’s technical POC and COR with a completed Certificate of Independent Technical Review, signed by all ITR team members and the Contractor’s Project Manager. The Certificate of Independent Technical Review shall state the following:

(Contractor’s name) has completed the (products prepared). Notice is hereby given that an independent technical review has been conducted that is appropriate to the level of risk and complexity inherent in the project. During the independent technical review, compliance with established policy principles and procedures, utilizing justified and valid assumptions was verified. This included review of assumptions; methods, procedures, and material used in analyses; the appropriateness of data used, and level of data obtained; and reasonableness of the results, including whether the product meets the customer's needs consistent with law and existing public policy. The independent technical review was accomplished by:

In addition, the Contractor shall provide copies of the review comments, resolution, and confirmation of back-check and closeout as a separate deliverable at the time the final draft products are submitted to the Government.

4. MANAGEMENT.

a. Workflow Management. The Contractor shall provide product management and coordination for work tasks during production of the report. The Contractor shall assign a project manager (PM) to act as a primary point of contact (POC). The PM shall be responsible for the coordination of work developed under this contract. The Contractor shall advise the COR in writing of the individual so designated as the PM.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional and technical competence of the personnel it assigns to perform work and shall select individuals who will be able to perform the obligations required in this contract. Changes to personnel assigned to this contract shall not occur without prior notification to the Government. Replacement of personnel shall be carried out as quickly as possible and in a manner that will not adversely affect the performance obligations under this contract.

b. Work Plan. Within seven calendar days after notice to proceed, the Contractor shall develop a Work Plan that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Matrix of all Contractor and subcontractor personnel working on this project, their roles and responsibilities, including all review personnel.

Project objectives and a plan on how to meet those objectives.

Information on project organization.

Project schedule including major milestones and submittal days for all interim and final deliverables.

c. Quality Control Plan. The QCP is a management plan for producing a quality product or service, on schedule, and within budget. Quality is defined as producing a product that meets the customer’s requirements. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a QCP within seven calendar days from notice to proceed. The QCP shall be in accordance with USACE Engineering Regulation 1110-3-12, “Quality Management.” USACE Engineering Regulation 1110-3-12 can be viewed at the following website:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Regulations/

5. SUBMITTALS. The Contractor shall submit the following submittals, as described below:

a. Mandatory Services – Center Hill, Old Hickory, and Wolf Creek Dams.

(1) Test Procedure. Test procedure requirements are identified in paragraph 3.a.(2).

(2) Draft Model Validation analysis and test report. The Contractor shall submit a test report that includes a subjective evaluation of equipment performance as well as the complete generator, turbine/governor, and exciter models with correct model parameters.

Compare measured and simulated data to validate accuracy of models. The model parameters submitted shall be acceptable to SERC for dynamic simulation purposes.

(3) Independent technical review certification. Certify an ITR review was completed as identified in paragraph 3.a.(8).

(4) Final Model Validation analysis and test report. The Contractor shall submit a final test report incorporating Government review comments or providing responses to comments for non-concurrence. The final test report shall include a subjective evaluation of equipment performance as well as the complete generator, turbine/governor, and exciter models with correct model parameters. Compare measured and simulated data to validate accuracy of models. The model parameters submitted shall be acceptable to SERC for dynamic simulation purposes.

(5) Measured Data. Compact discs (CDs) or digital versatile discs (DVDs) containing measured data collected during testing. Measured data shall be provided in engineering quantities (megawatts, megavars, field current, field voltage, terminal current, terminal voltage, gate position, and blade position as applicable), with the unit of measurement provided. Data shall be minimally filtered.

b. Project Management.

(1) Project Manager. Project manager requirements are identified in paragraph 4.a.

(2) Work Plan. Work plan requirements are identified in paragraph 4.b. The Contractor shall submit an electronic copy in Adobe .pdf format.

(3) Quality Control Plan (QCP). QCP requirements are identified in paragraph 4.c.

The Contractor shall submit an electronic copy in Adobe .pdf format.

c. Contract Administration and Accounting. The Contractor shall submit the documents required to support contract administration and accounting requirements. This shall include:

(1) Monthly Invoices on ENG 93

(2) Monthly Progress Reports

(3) Monthly Expenditure Reports (as Necessary)

(4) Monthly Safety Exposure Report (Man-hours)

(5) Final Invoice and Release of Claims

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION. If available, the Government will provide the following:

Plant electrical one-line drawing;

Generator and unit control equipment ratings;

Access to the equipment operating and maintenance manuals;

Access to the unit operating procedures;

Equipment schematic or elementary drawings, as well as wiring diagrams, as requested by Contractor (if drawings are available);

Recommended Contractor changes or adjustments to the control systems will be performed after consultation and concurrence with Government;

Provide pre-testing site access for inspection and meeting with plant personnel to discuss proposed testing procedure;

Perform all wiring connections to Government owned equipment and control systems;

Operate government owned equipment and control systems as described in the approved written test procedures;

At each generator undergoing testing, the Government will provide the Contractor with access to AC power outlets and/or extension cords in the area where the data recording equipment will be located.

7. QUALITY MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT. The Government shall perform quality monitoring and measurement of the services performed under this contract. Please reference Appendix A: Performance Metrics.

8. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE. Interim milestones are expected target dates and changes to these dates may be negotiated during progress review meetings without a contract modification. The scheduled completion date for all work is a firm performance target, requiring contract modification if adjustments to that date are required.

TASK DATE (or Calendar Days ) Mandatory Services – Old Hickory, Wolf Creek Dams, and Center Hill:

Project Manager 5 Work Plan 7 Government Furnished Information Provided 7

Powerhouse 1:

Test Procedure – submitted by contractor 45 Test Procedure - reviewed & approved by Govt 59 Project Access Submittals 45 Testing 75 Draft model validation analysis and test report 105 Government Review Comments Provided 119 Final model validation analysis and test report 133

Powerhouse 2:

Test Procedure – submitted by contractor 60 Test Procedure - reviewed & approved by Govt 74 Project Access Submittals 60 Testing 90 Draft model validation analysis and test report 120

Government Review Comments Provided 134 Final model validation analysis and test report 148

Powerhouse 3:

Test Procedure – submitted by contractor 75 Test Procedure - reviewed & approved by Govt 89 Project Access Submittals 75 Testing 105 Draft model validation analysis and test report 135 Government Review Comments Provided 149 Final model validation analysis and test report 163

Contract Complete

9. COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS.

a. General. Coordination of these activities is critical to the successful completion of this contract. Every effort shall be made to resolve critical issues in a timely manner before they become problems. Communication by telephone and email is strongly encouraged. Regularly scheduled meetings are described below. Other meetings, including additional site visits and telephone conference calls, required to exchange information may be scheduled by mutual agreement and shall be emailed to the points of contact (POCs). The Contractor shall provide written records of all significant conversations and email them to the Technical Design Lead and the COR within two (2) working days of the call.

b. Government POCs. The Contractor shall provide written records of all significant conversations. The Contractor shall be in contact with multiple Government POCs. The Contracting Officer is the only POC with the authority to direct the Contractor to perform services or change the terms of the contract. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is delegated specific authorities with respect to oversight and administration of the contract.

Government POCs are as follows:

ASSIGNMENT PERSONNEL PHONE EMAIL

Contracting Officer: Dellaria Martin

(615) 736-7986 dellaria.l.martin@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer Rep. (COR):

OLD Chris Campbell

CEN Mason Carter

WOL Anthony Watters

615-265-2114

615-922-9176

270-343-0121

Christopher.j.campbell@usace.army.

mil Mason.c.carter@usace.army.mil

Anthony.w.watters@usace.army.mil

Contract Specialist: Bridget Engleman 440 990-5339 bridget.l.engleman@usace.army.mil

LRN Reliability Compliance Program Manager (RCPM)

Tennese Henderson 615-736-5869 tennese.m.henderson@usace.army.

mil

Technical Design Lead:

Maggie Watkins 503-808-5282 maggie.i.watkins@usace.army.mil

Invoices OLD Brad Collins

CEN Valerie Wolf

WOL Charity Massengale

615-240-4053

615-736-1034

606-451-9520

Brad.h.collins@usace.army.mil

Valerie.l.wolfe@usace.army.mil

Charity.b.massengale@usace.army.

mil

c. Meeting Documentation. Meeting agendas shall be prepared for each meeting and shall be emailed to the Technical Design Lead and COR two days prior to each meeting. The Contractor shall email draft meeting notes to the POCs no later than three (3) working days following any meeting. Comments to the draft notes shall be provided to the Contractor within five (5) working days following receipt of the draft meeting notes. The Contractor shall amend the draft meeting notes within ten (10) working days following the subject meeting.

10. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

b. Codes and Standards. Work shall comply with the latest codes, standards, and regulations applicable to the work requested including USACE Engineering Regulations and Manuals, and Industry Codes and Standards.

c. Safety. This paragraph applies to contracts and purchase orders that require the Contractor to comply with EM 385-1-1 (e.g., contracts that include the Accident Prevention Clause at FAR 52.236-13 and/or other safety provisions). EM 385-1-1 and its changes are available at https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and- Health-Requirements-Manual/. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this contract action.

d. Additional Services. The Contractor shall not perform any services that are considered by the Contractor to be a change in work or services required by this contract without the written approval of the Contracting Officer (KO).

e. Correction of Unsatisfactory Work. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) maintains the right to reject any work that is found to be in error, incomplete, illegible, or in any way not conforming to the specifications. The Contractor shall be liable for all costs in connection with correcting such errors. Corrective work may be performed by Government forces or by Contractor forces at the discretion of the Contracting Officer

f. Use of Information. The information developed, gathered, assembled, and reproduced by the Contractor or his subcontractors, or their associates, in fulfillment of the requirements as defined in or related to this statement of work, will become the complete property of the Government. Therefore, the Contractor shall not use the information for any purposes at any time without the written consent of the Contracting Officer.

g. Foreign Born Employees. The Contractor shall submit photocopies of the green card work permits to the Technical Lead for all Contractor employees who are foreign born and have non-citizen status. These photocopies shall be submitted at least one month in advance of the start of work by the employees. This allows the Corps Security Office sufficient time to run a security check on these affected personnel. Contractor who fit the above description of non-citizenship shall not be permitted to work at the Project until they pass this security check in addition to other normal requirements.

h. Naturalized Citizens. The Contractor shall submit photocopies of Government documentation (i.e., passport) for all naturalized citizens confirming their citizenship. These photocopies shall be submitted to the Technical Lead at least one week in advance of the start of work by the employees.

i. Equal Opportunity for Veterans. Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts. In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S.

veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS):

https://www.dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

11. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING.

a. Monthly Reports. The KTR shall submit a monthly report package to Tennese.M.Henderson@usace.army.mil every 30 days beginning with the award. The report package will be reviewed to confirm that the report package is complete (at minimum all requirements below shall be included) and accurate. If the report is found to be in error or incomplete in anyway, USACE will reject the package in its entirety and identify the aspects requiring revision. Upon acceptance, the monthly report package will be provided to the TDL (Technical Design Lead) and COR for review. At a minimum, the report shall contain the following requirements:

(1) Progress Report. The progress report is used to provide an overview of work performed over the preceding month broken down by task. If no work has been performed since the previous report, state why and estimate when you expect work shall resume. In addition to a status update the KTR shall identify the following:

Any potential issues or concerns.

Services that may potentially require a revision to the SOW.

Changes to personnel.

(2) Invoice(s). In accordance with the payment clause of the contract, the KTR shall submit monthly invoices utilizing ENG Form 93. Payment will be made in the amount of 100% of the value of services shown on the monthly invoice. Please ensure the firm’s address shown on ENG Form 93 matches the address shown in the System for Award Management (SAM). In addition, please ensure the period of performance does not fall after the date the invoice is signed or prepared. Assistance with the preparation of your invoice may be obtained by submitting an email to Tennese.M.Henderson@usace.army.mil.

(3) Expenditure Schedule. The Government uses accrual accounting. Accrual accounting is the method in which expenses are recognized in the period earned, regardless of when payment is made or received. The Government typically stops processing payments on the 25th of each month. Services performed but for which an invoice has not been processed will be accrued. It is essential that the expenditure schedule is reflective of actual expenses (services performed after the invoice has been prepared) or anticipated expenses (services scheduled for the subsequent month(s)) and not simply a flat line projection. It shall be noted that expenditure schedules will be measured against subsequent invoices for accuracy. The expenditure information shall be cumulative.

Preparation Instructions:

An expenditure schedule shall be prepared.

Contract No. Contractor: Contractor POC:

Task Order No. Project: Phone/Email:

Thru Mod No. Contract Period: COE Tech Lead:

Description Jun 09 Jul 09 Aug 09 Sep 09 Oct 09 Nov '09 Dec '09 Jan 10 Feb 10 Mar 10 Apr 10 May 10

EXPENDITURE SCHEDULES

Man/ Opt

Line Item

Obligated Amt

Performance Cumulative Expenditures

The KTR shall identify the Contract and contact information as indicated in the top box of the schedule.

The KTR shall input expenditure information for each line item.

(4) Exposure (man-hours) Report. The KTR shall report the total man-hours expended during field operations for all employees, including KTR and Sub-KTR(s). The reporting period shall cover all work that has been performed since the previous month’s report.

b. Retainage. Retainage will not be withheld as long as the services under this contract are determined to be satisfactory. The KO reserves the right to withhold retainage if it is determined that the KTR’s performance is less than satisfactory.

c. Final Invoice. The KTR shall submit with the final invoice a written “Release of Claims” signed by a KTR employee who has the authority to make the release specified therein.

12. OPSEC SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

AT/OPSEC requirements are as follows:

1.) 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.”

2.) 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 DoD property in the US shall be vetted by the District Security Office using the National Crime database and Terrorist Screening Database. Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in 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”. Since the work is being done within a controlled area but is expected to last less than six months, the investigation requirements fall under Category B1 for US Citizens and Category C for Foreign Nationals. Contract employees will need to be supervised/ escorted by a Corps employee while within the restricted area. In the event it is determined the contract will extend beyond six months, the contractor will need to comply with the requirements in Category B2 for US Citizens. Guidance and forms for the requirements are available on the Nashville District Public Website:https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Contract-Security-Requirements/. Because the work is being performed in a restricted area, there are restrictions on use of persons either imprisoned or previously convicted of a felony. The Contractor shall not employ in the performance of this contract any person undergoing a sentence of imprisonment imposed by any court of a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the US Federal Government. The Contractor shall not employ in the performance of this contract any person who has been convicted of a felony imposed by any court of a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the US Federal Government.

3.) “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.” “The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive training on the local Suspicious Activity Reporting Program. This training identifies behavioral indicators and provides guidance reporting suspicious activity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training. The iWatch training for contractors is available on the Nashville District Public Website:

(https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Contract-Security-Requirements/) Additional Optional Information Regarding Suspicious Activity Reporting is available at:

Corps Watch https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/corpswatch.cfm; iWatch Army is available at https://www.army.mil/standto/archive/2018/07/25/;

Alabama Suspicious Activity Report: https://app.alea.gov/SAR/ Eye On Kentucky program (report anonymously suspicious criminal or terrorist activity) https://homelandsecurity.ky.gov/Pages/Report-Suspicious-Activity.aspx ; Tennessee Suspicious Activity Report https://www.tn.gov/safety/homeland-security/report-suspicious-activity.html; and Homeland Security “See Something Say Something” https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something.”

4.) In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.” “Escorts must be USACE employees and never other contractors. Note Escort Requirement will no longer be required once the Contract Representative has been notified a favorable long-term investigation (Category B3) has been completed. B3 not required for extremely short maintenance or repair contracts in which the contractor will be escorted throughout project completion (under 30 days).”

5.) 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.”

APPENDIX A: PERFORMANCE METRICS

The performance metrics proposed for this contract are shown in the following table. These performance metrics shall be used as the basis for the Performance Requirement’s Summary (PRS), which defines assessment of the Contractor’s performance. The Contractor shall review the performance metrics and propose any desired revisions during the contract negotiation process. The final performance metrics will be included in the statement of work contained in the final award package and will be used by the Government in the evaluation of the Contractor’s performance.

PERFORMANCE METRICS

MANDATORY TASKS

Subtask Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Mandatory – Prepare/Submit Test Procedure for:

Center Hill Old Hickory Wolf Creek

a. Submittal approved as submitted with no substantive comments.

b. No technical deficiencies identified.

c. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although NTE 10% substantive comments issued for submittal.

b. No technical deficiencies identified.

c. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although 10%- 20% substantive comments issued for submittal.

b. No technical deficiencies identified.

c. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal rejected as submitted, requires rework of at least one feature, or comment(s) issued that result in schedule slippage.

b. No more than 1 technical deficiency identified.

c. Contract milestones missed.

a. Submittal rejected as submitted, requires rework of more than one feature, or comment(s) issued that result in schedule slippage.

b. More than 2 technical deficiencies identified.

c. Contract milestones missed.

Mandatory – Submit Draft Model Validation Analysis and Test Report for:

Center Hill submitted with no substantive comments; and

b. No technical deficiencies identified; and

c. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although NTE 10% substantive comments issued for submittal; and

b. No technical deficiencies identified; and

c. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although 10%- 20% substantive comments issued for submittal; and

b. No technical deficiencies identified; and

c. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal rejected as submitted, requires rework of at least one feature, or comment(s) issued that result in schedule slippage; or

b. No more than 1 technical deficiencies identified; and

c. Contract milestones missed.

a. Submittal rejected as submitted, requires rework of more than one feature, or comment(s) issued that result in schedule slippage; or

b. More than 2 technical deficiencies identified; and

c. Contract milestones missed.

Mandatory – Submit Final Model Validation Analysis and Test Report for:

Center Hill submitted with no substantive comments; and

b. No technical deficiencies identified; and

c. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although NTE 10% substantive comments issued for submittal; and

b. No technical deficiencies identified; and

c. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although 10%- 20% substantive comments issued for submittal; and

b. No technical deficiencies identified; and

c. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal rejected as submitted, requires rework of at least one feature, or comment(s) issued that result in schedule slippage; or

b. No more than 1 technical deficiency identified; and

c. Contract milestones missed.

a. Submittal rejected as submitted, requires rework of more than one feature, or comment(s) issued that result in schedule slippage; or

b. More than 2 technical deficiencies identified; and

c. Contract milestones missed.

Mandatory - Independent Technical Review Certification of Reports for:

Center Hill

Submittal complete, meets requirements, and all comments and backcheck provided.

Submittal complete, meets requirements, and most comments and backcheck provided.

Submittal complete, meets requirements, most comments provided.

Submittal complete, meets requirements.

No comments provided.

Submittal minimally meets requirements.

No comments provided.

MANAGEMENT

Subtask Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory

Work Plan a. Submittal approved as submitted; and

b. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although NTE 10% minor issues remain;

and

b. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, NTE 20% minor issues remain;

and

b. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal requires additional revision; and

b. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal requires additional revision; and

b. Contract milestone missed.

Quality Control Plan

a. Submittal approved as submitted; and

b. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although NTE 10% minor issues remain;

and

b. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal approved as submitted, NTE 20% minor issues remain;

and

b. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal requires additional revision; and

b. All contract milestones met.

a. Submittal requires additional revision; and

b. Contract milestone missed.

Minutes of all Significant Conversations and Meetings

a. Submittal approved as submitted; and

a. Submittal approved as submitted, although NTE

a. Submittal approved as submitted, NTE 20% minor

a. Submittal requires additional revision; and

a. Submittal requires additional revision; and

b. All contract milestones met.

10% minor issues remain;

and

b. All contract milestones met.

issues remain;

and

b. All contract milestones met.

b. All contract milestones met.

b. Contract milestone missed.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING

Subtask Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory

Monthly Invoices a. No revisions required to invoices; and

b. Invoices submitted each month.

a. No more than 10% of invoices require revisions; and

b. Invoices submitted each month.

a. No more than 25% invoices require revisions; and

b. Invoices submitted at least quarterly.

a. No more than 50% invoices require revisions; and

b. Invoices submitted at least quarterly.

a. More than 50% invoices require revisions; and

b. Invoices submitted at least quarterly.

Monthly Progress Reports

a. Reports are accurate and complete; and

b. Reports submitted each month.

a. Reports are accurate and complete; and

b. No more than 1 report missed.

a. Reports are accurate and complete; and

b. No more than 3 reports missed.

a. Reports are missing information;

and

b. No more than 3 reports missed.

a. Reports are missing information; and

b. More than 3 reports are missed.

Monthly Expenditure Reports (Required Only If Invoice Not Submitted)

All reports submitted on time.

No more than 1 report missed.

No more than 2 reports missed.

No more than 3 reports missed.

More than 3 reports missed.

Monthly Exposure Reports

All reports submitted on time.

No more than 1 report missed.

No more than 2 reports missed.

No more than 3 reports missed.

More than 3 reports missed.

Release of Claims

Submitted with final submittal

Submitted within 10 calendar days of final submittal acceptance.

Submitted within 30 calendar days of final submittal acceptance.

Submitted later than 30 calendar days after final submittal acceptance.

Submitted later than 45 calendar days after final submittal acceptance.

The following guidelines for the establishment of ratings will be used, supported by the weight of evidence documented during the Contractor’s surveillance efforts:

Exceptional: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the task or sub-task being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor were highly effective.

Very Good: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefits. The contractual performance of the task or sub-task being assessed accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor were effective.

Satisfactory: Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the task or sub-task contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor appear or were satisfactory.

Marginal: Performance does not meet all contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the task or sub-task being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the Contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The Contractor’s proposed actions appear only 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 of the task or sub-task contains serious problems for which the Contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

Appendix B: Minimum Required tests

Test Name

Genera tor Status

MW

Loa d

MV

AR

Load

Excit er Mod e

PSS

Status (if equipp ed)

Govern or Mode

Signa ls to Reco rd

Continu ous Recordin g Require d

Other Details

Open circuit saturation curve

Offline N/A N/A Manu al (curre nt contr ol mode

N/A Normal operati ng mode

Vt, Efd, Ifd, F yes

V-curve 1 Online Low (clos e to 0M W)

Varie s

Auto On Normal operati ng mode

Vt, It, Efd, Ifd, P, Q, yes

V-curve 2 Online Mid Varie s

Auto On Normal operati

Ifd, P, Q, yes

V-curve 3 Online High Varie s

Auto On Normal operati

Ifd, P, Q, yes

Load rejection1

Online 60% 90% load

MVA

R