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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

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OFFEROR

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

W912PP 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

DIANA M KEERAN 505-342-3263

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

12 - 68 J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

70 X K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 71 - 72 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 73 - 75 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

CODE CODE

B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ALBUQUERQUE

4101 JEFFERSON PLAZA NE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-3435

505-342-3496FAX:

TEL:

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TEL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

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6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

26 Mar 2021

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912PP21R0008

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

BLOCK 14 AMENDMENT CONTINUATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHEET

Block No. 14. Continuation Amendments (Number and Date of Acknowledgement)

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**If necessary, this Continuation Sheet must be completed and submitted with the Offeror’s proposal.

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$2,500.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

$2,500.00 $50,000,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

DISCIPLINE SCHEDULE

HOURLY LABOR RATES

Multiple Environmental Government Acquisition (MEGA) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) For Environmental Remediation Services (ERS) in Support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

South Pacific Division

DISCIPLINE

Base Hourly

Rate

Fully Loaded

Rate

Period Year 1

Fully Loaded

Year 2

Fully Loaded

Year 3

Fully Loaded Hourly

Rate Option Period

1/Year 4

Fully Loaded Hourly

Rate Option Period

1/Year 5

1 Program Manager**

2 Senior Project Manager**

3 Project Manager

4 Contractor Quality Control Manager (CQCM)**

5 Safety and Health Manager (SHM)**

6 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

7 Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

8 Industrial Hygienist

9 Quality Control Supervisor (QCS)

10 Geophysicist, Senior**

11 Geophysicist, Junior

12 Geologist, Senior**

13 Geologist, Junior

14 Chemist, Senior**

15 Chemist, Junior

16 Hydrogeologist, Senior

17 Hydrogeologist, Junior

18 Civil Engineer, Senior**

19 Civil Engineer, Junior

20 Environmental Engineer, Senior

21 Environmental Engineer, Junior

22 Geotechnical Engineer, Senior

23 Geotechnical Engineer, Junior

24 Mechanical Engineer, Senior

25 Mechanical Engineer, Junior

26 Electrical Engineer, Senior

27 Electrical Engineer, Junior

28 Chemical Engineer, Senior

29 Chemical Engineer, Junior

30 Biologist, Senior

31 Biologist, Junior

32 Archaeologist, Senior

33 Archaeologist, Junior

34 Risk Assessor/Toxicologist, Senior**

35 Risk Assessor/Toxicologist, Junior

36 Senior UXO Supervisor (SUXOS)

37 SUXOS (+4% Hazard)

38 SUXOS (+8% Hazard)

DISCIPLINE

Rate

Fully Loaded

Year 1

Fully Loaded

Year 2

Fully Loaded

Year 3

Fully Loaded Hourly

Rate Option Period

1/Year 4

Fully Loaded Hourly

Rate Option Period

1/Year 5

39 UXO Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS)

40 UXOQCS (+4% Hazard)

41 UXOQCS (+8% Hazard)

42 UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO)

43 UXOSO (+4% Hazard)

44 UXOSO (+8% Hazard)

45 UXO Tech III

46 UXO Tech III (+4% Hazard)

47 UXO Tech III (+8% Hazard)

48 UXO Tech II

49 UXO Tech II (+4% Hazard)

50 UXO Tech II (+8% Hazard)

51 UXO Tech I

52 UXO Tech I (+4% Hazard)

53 UXO Tech I (+8% Hazard)

54 UXO Sweep Personnel

55 UXO Sweep Personnel (+4% Hazard)

56 UXO Sweep Personnel (+8% Hazard)

57 Site Superintendent/On-site Supervisor

58 Field Technician

59 Haz Waste/Transportation Specialist

60 Data Analyst

61 Regulatory Specialist

62 Environmental Planner

63 Environmental Specialist

64 Community Relations Specialist

65 Technical Editor

66 CADD Operator

67 GIS Specialist

68 Registered Land Surveyor

69 Estimator

70 Contracts Manager

71 Procurement/Contract Specialist

72 Administrative/Clerical Specialist

** Denotes Key Personnel

Offerors are to submit their labor rates for each of the ordering periods at the time of proposal submission.

All proposed pricing will be binding and will be the maximum rates that the Offeror will use for any firm fixed-price task orders issued against the MATOCs, within the five year performance period of the contract. Lower rates may be offered at the task order level. At the Government’s discretion, proposed escalation rates may be renegotiated annually.

For each labor discipline, please annotate whether the disciplines provided is a Prime or Subcontractor.

Rates/Markups (included in the Hourly Labor Rates shown in the previous table):

Description Base Period

Year 1 Base Period

Year 2 Base Period

Year 3 Option Period

1 Year 4 Option Period

1 Year 5 Total Labor

Overhead Rate* _________%

G&A Rate* _________%

Annual Escalation

*Must be substantiated by DCAA at a later time

The following items shall be paid at negotiated cost, plus markups identified below:

Specialized equipment and/or material __________%

Rental Equipment __________%

Reproduction __________%

Other Direct Costs including, but not limited to: telephone, shipping, mailing, and miscellaneous supplies __________%

Subcontracting Effort __________%

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 50,000,000 Job

MEGA

FFP

Base Period Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) with shared capacity of $50 million for Environmental Remediation Services in support of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Pacific Division. Base Period is three years from date of contract award.

Firm fixed-price (FFP) task orders may be awarded utilizing this total capacity.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F999

MAX

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 Job OPTION Option 1

FFP

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F999

NET AMT

Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

MULTIPLE ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION (MEGA) MULTIPLE AWARD TASK

ORDER CONTRACT (MATOC) FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES (ERS) IN

SUPPORT OF THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION

1. Use of the Words “Proposer” and “Offeror”: Whenever the word “Proposer” appears in the solicitation it shall be construed to have the same meaning as the word “Offeror.”

2. Availability of Plans and Specifications: This solicitation will be issued via Internet only. Notification of amendments shall be made via Internet only, as well. It is therefore the contractor’s responsibility to check the following address daily for any posted changes to this solicitation. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the beta.SAM.Gov system. Beta.SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders must register with beta.SAM.gov before accessing the system. Registration instructions can be found on the website at https://beta.SAM.gov by clicking on the “Register Now” hyperlink. Contractors registered with beta.SAM.gov may view and/or download this solicitation and all amendments from the Internet after solicitation issuance at this site.

3. Award of Contract: The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a target of five (5) Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs) from this solicitation to a possible combination of Small Businesses, 8(a) Small Businesses, and offerors on an unrestricted basis. At least three (3) IDIQs will be set aside for Small Businesses. If the Contracting Officer determines during the source selection process that fewer contracts should be awarded, based upon the selection criteria, the Contracting Officer has the discretion of adjusting that number, or awarding none at all.

The awarded MATOCs will be for a Small Business and Large business contractor pool, not to exceed a total shared contract capacity of $50 million, resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offerors whose offers conform to the solicitation criteria established in Section M, and are considered most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

4. Proposal Receiving Information:

a) Proposals shall be received no later than 1400 hours (2:00 p.m.) Mountain Time on 27 May 2021. Email all copies, as detailed in Section M. Each volume shall be submitted electronically. There are two electronic options:

via email or using the DoD SAFE (formerly AMRDEC SAFE) if proposals are too large to send via email. When using SAFE, Offerors are required to request a drop off code from the contract specialist Diana Keeran, diana.m.keeran@usace.army.mil at least 3 days before the proposal due date.

Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), "Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data."

*NO LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED

5. Bidder Inquiry and Proposal Information

a) Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org.

1. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self register into the system. To self-register, go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab.

Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your email address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

2. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

3. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

4. The Solicitation Number is: W912PP21R0008 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: QPF4QA-2H5WPK

b) Offerors are instructed to only submit ONE INQUIRY AT A TIME. Offerors are cautioned that inquiries that include multiple questions will be closed without response. Offerors will be responsible for resubmitting their inquiries.

b) The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 21 May 2021 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

c) Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

d) The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

e) Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

6. WHO MAY SUBMIT PROPOSALS

In order to be eligible to propose on the proposed MATOC procurement or one of the seeding task orders under these planned IDIQs, the contractor MUST be accredited in accordance with the Digital Advanced Geophysical Classification Accreditation Program (DAGCAP) and will be required to provide that certification with a proposal submission (See Section C, Performance Work Statement).

The unrestricted basis is open to all interested parties regardless of business size, capable of performing under NAICS code 562910 and the aforementioned. The small business set-aside is restricted to Small Businesses who meet the small business size standard of 750 employees (average number of employees in the preceding completed 12 calendar months (13 CFR § 121.106)) for NAICS code 562910 and the aforementioned.

Firms submitting a proposal as a joint venture (JV) must ensure the following requirements are met:

a. Obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for the joint venture.

b. Prepare the Section K, Representations and Certifications as a joint venture (e.g., providing the

TIN for the JV)

c. Register in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a joint venture in which a unique CAGE

Code will be obtained. See FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management and DFARS Clause 252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management, for further information in Section L.

d. Provide a copy of the JV agreement in the proposal submission.

7. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration:

The Offeror must ensure that its company’s data at the SAM website (www.sam.gov) is current per FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management and DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management. (These clauses are in Section L of this RFP.)

8. Federal, State, and Local Taxes: The Offeror shall include all applicable federal, state and local taxes in the contract price. See FAR 52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes in Section I for additional information.

9. Instruction for Submission of the Price Proposal: The Offeror shall submit to the Government a price proposal broken out by line item in the format indicated on the Discipline Schedule in Section B of this solicitation and any subsequent task order. For the Example Project, cost-element breakdown, in sufficient detail for the Government to perform a cost analysis, shall be attached for each proposed line item and must reflect any specific requirements established by the Contracting Officer. Supporting breakdowns must be furnished for each cost element, consistent with the Offeror’s cost accounting system, and shall include basic elements of cost such as direct labor, Other Direct Costs including such as materials and equipment, travel, and subcontracted items. For labor, provide an estimate per person per task, listing the job title, estimated labor hours, and hourly rates using the pricing provided in the Discipline Schedule. For travel, specify the number of trips and origins/destinations for the travel. For each trip, provide the number of days, number of people, per diem rates, airline rates, rental car costs, etc. For subcontracted items, include price buildup and explanation of how prospective subcontractor(s) costs were determined to be fair and reasonable. Indirect costs, including markups, for field overhead, general and administrative expenses, gross receipt taxes or other taxes, bond rate, profit, and any other applicable costs shall also be provided.

Enter Unit Prices as whole-dollar only.

10. Amendments to the Request for Proposal: The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise the specifications both before and after the date set for receipt of offers. Such revisions, if any, will be announced by amendment(s) to the Request for Proposal. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which require material changes in quantities, or prices offered, or both, the date set for receipt of offers may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the Contracting Officer will enable the Offeror to revise the offer. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for receipt of offer.

11. Costs Related to Proposal Preparation: All costs related to proposal preparation, including travel, will be borne solely by the Offeror. The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the Offeror submitting an offer in response to this solicitation. Issuance of this RFP does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government.

OFFEROR’S CHECKLIST

Administrative Notice to Offerors. Before signing and submitting this proposal, please take note of the following administrative details, as failure to properly perform any one of these actions may cause your proposal to be rejected:

[ ] Have you acknowledged receipt of ALL solicitation amendments? If in doubt as to the number of amendments issued, please contact Diana Keeran, Contract Specialist, at Diana.M.Keeran@usace.army.mil or (505) 342-3263.

[ ] Have you completed Section K, Representations and Certifications?

[ ] Will your proposal arrive on time in the correct format? Your offer MUST be submitted in accordance with the Proposal Submission Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, and Basis for Award in Section M.

[ ] If any of the solicitation amendments involved changes to the proposal schedule, did you use the amended documents for submitting your proposal?

[ ] Have you reviewed your proposal for possible errors in calculations or work left out?

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

for

MULTIPLE ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION (MEGA) MULTIPLE AWARD TASK

ORDER CONTRACT (MATOC) FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES (ERS) IN

SUPPORT OF THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION

Solicitation No. W912PP21R0008 March 2021

PART 1

General Information

1.0 Introduction

This is a non-personal services regional Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) acquisition utilizing performance-based Task Orders to provide Environmental Remediation Services (ERS) in support of the Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) Program and other environmental programs within the geographic boundaries of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) South Pacific Division (SPD), projects assigned to SPD, and their partners / customers.

The Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) awarded under this MATOC will include Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) performance-based Task Orders. Task Orders may include a wide range of environmental services at various known or suspected Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) sites and Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) sites, and may include multiple sites. Task Orders will require services in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); National Oil Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP); National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); MMRP; and other related Federal Programs, in addition to State and local regulations. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform ERS as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Offeror shall perform to the standards in this contract.

Background: USACE SPD, Northwestern Division (NWD) and the Southwestern Division (SWD) collaboratively developed the Multiple Environmental Government Acquisition (MEGA) strategy on which this contract is based in order to optimize contractual relationships and maximize performance outcomes.

Objective: This regional MATOC is to be shared among Districts within SPD. The MATOC will support and manage the environmental missions of the USACE SPD. USACE’s objective also includes providing customers high quality, full-service environmental engineering and management support that is timely, technically acceptable and cost effective.

1.1 Description of Services

Task Orders under this contract will be performance-based Task Orders to provide ERS. Task Orders will be issued as firm-fixed price based on the requirements of the PWS at various known or suspected MMRP or HTRW sites.

The exact locations of specific projects will be designated under each Task Order PWS. Services to be performed for USACE SPD are defined by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 562910, Environmental Remediation Services.

1.2 Task Order Objective and Scope

The majority of Task Orders issued under this MATOC will be to provide services in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, NCP, NPDES, MMRP, and other related Federal Programs. All work shall be performed in accordance with any and all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines. Any and all guidance identified within each specific Task Order shall be followed. Various types of field and office activities may be required.

1.3 Period of Performance

The MATOC period of performance shall include a Base Period of three (3) years and an Option Period of two (2) years. Total length of the contract, including the option period, will not exceed five (5) years from date of contract award.

1.4 Contract Capacity

The shared contract capacity for all MATOCs combined including all subsequent Task Orders issued shall not exceed $50,000,000.00. The minimum guarantee amount for each successful Offeror is $2,500.00.

1.4.1 Place of Performance

The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at MMRP and HTWR sites primarily located within the geographic boundaries of USACE SPD, projects assigned to SPD, and their partners / customers, including but not limited to, the Albuquerque District area of responsibility. The locations of specific projects will be designated under each Task Order PWS.

1.4.2 Type of Contract

This MATOC is FFP. FFP project specific Task Orders will be issued under the basic contract and for the option period. Exercising any option period is at the Government’s discretion.

1.4.3 Work Week

For each Task Order of this MATOC, the Contractor shall propose a workweek schedule, detailing the number of days and hours / day per work week, for each phase of field activities. The proposed schedule will be submitted as part of the Project Management Plan (PMP) prior to mobilization and will be updated as needed by letter through the USACE Project Manager (PM) for approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). If the workweek schedule is rejected, the Contractor will propose a new schedule and the same process will be repeated until an acceptable schedule is approved. Once the schedule is set, any changes such as increase in daily hours or additional workdays must be requested through the USACE PM for approval.

1.4.4 Recognized Holidays

The following holidays are recognized as Federal holidays and Government offices will not be open.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.5 General

The Offeror, operating as an independent Contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide all labor, materials, facilities, transportation and equipment to perform all work identified in each individual Task Order. The Contractor may be required to perform work under multiple Task Orders at different sites simultaneously. The Contractor shall be cognizant of all appropriate laws, regulations, and guidance. The Contractor shall ensure that all work activities performed by its personnel, subcontractors and suppliers are executed as required by these laws and regulations. Any incident of noncompliance noted by the Contractor shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and/or the COR and PM by written notice. Nothing in this contract shall relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to comply with these laws and regulations. Any conflicts between laws / regulations and contract / Task Order requirements shall be brought to the attention of the KO and/or COR and PM.

1.6 Performance-Based Task Orders / Contracts

Work may be executed under performance-based Task Orders using a PWS. A PWS structures all aspects of the Task Order around the purpose of the work to be performed and does not dictate how the work is to be accomplished. It is written to ensure that Contractors are given the freedom to determine how to meet the Government’s performance objectives. It maximizes Contractor control of work processes and allows for innovation in approaching various work requirements. A PWS will emphasize performance that can be contractually defined so that the results of the Contractor’s effort can be measured in terms of technical and quality achievement, schedule progress, or cost performance.

Performance-based service Tasks Orders / contracts:

Describe the requirements in terms of results required rather than methods of performing the work.

Use measurable performance standards (e.g., terms of quality, timeliness, quantity, etc.).

Specify procedures for reductions in fee and/or price for deficient services.

Include performance incentives / disincentives where appropriate.

Performance-based contract methods are intended to ensure that required performance quality levels are achieved and that the Government’s total payment is commensurate with the quantity and quality of services received.

Performance-based Task Orders with a Task Order specific Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.102.

1.6.1 Antiterrorism and Operations Security

Per the guidelines mandated with the implementation of OPORD 2013-74: Integrating Antiterrorism and Operations Security (OPSEC) into the USACE Acquisition Process, the following OPSEC provisions apply to this requirement:

1.6.1.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

1.6.1.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.1.2.1 For Contractors who do not Require CAC, but Require Access to a DoD Facility or Installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures

(provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.1.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. 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.

1.6.1.4 For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training: All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty.

Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:` https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

1.6.1.5 Will be Escorted in Areas Where Contractors May be Exposed to Classified and/or Sensitive Materials and/or Sensitive or Restricted Areas: All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.6.7.1.6 Pre-screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

1.7 Prosecution of the Work

The Contractor shall furnish sufficient technical supervisory and administrative personnel at all times to ensure prosecution of the work in accordance with the contract and Task Orders issued under the basic contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the work is executed in a professional manner and is prosecuted vigorously. The Contractor shall be responsible for checking all data, notes, and other work products to verify the work intent and scope of work have been met. The description of work stated herein provides a general understanding of the Contractor functions to be performed. Individual Task Orders will contain the specific performance-based requirements. Technical requirements described herein in no way limit the activities that may be required under the terms of this contract.

1.8 Work Authorizations

Any work done without being directed to do so, in writing, by the KO will be done at the Contractor's own risk.

Work beyond the original scope shall be accomplished only at the direction of the KO. The Contractor shall not proceed or initiate any successor level of work prior to receipt of approval of the preceding level.

1.9 Permits

The Contractor shall obtain all permits and licenses necessary to conduct the work required by this Contract including, but not necessarily limited to, environmental permits, building permits, permits for access to and work in public / private road or rights-of-way, discharge permits, Nuclear Regulatory Commission or state license for radiation activities, Department of Transportation (DOT) permits for transport of HTRW on public highways and any permit, license, or compliance document necessary to meet all Federal, Tribal, State, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Rights of Entry (ROE) on and off private, State, Tribal, and Federal property may be required. All permit acquisition and requirements shall be coordinated with Government personnel, unless specifically necessary for the operations of the Contractor.

1.10 Accreditation Requirements

The Contractor, or Subcontractor in charge of performing any geophysical work for MMRP projects, must be accredited in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Advanced Geophysical Classification Accreditation Program (DAGCAP). DAGCAP accreditation and AGC requirements shall be in compliance with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Policy Memo dated 11 April 2016 and the FUDS AGC Policy Memo dated 6 January 2017. The DAGCAP accreditation must be current at the time of signing the final Uniform Federal Policy – Quality Assurance Project Plan (UFP-QAPP) and throughout all fieldwork, analysis, data usability assessment, and reporting. The DAGCAP quality control geophysicist will review and accept all data collected to support AGC, including detection surveys and intrusive investigation.

Laboratories providing services to the DoD, including USACE, must be accredited for the DoD Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP) by a DoD approved Accrediting Body (AB).

The DoD QSM v 5.3 is based on ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E), ISO/IEC 17025:2017(E) and The NELAC Institute (TNI) Standards, Volume 1, September 2009. As an element of the DoD ELAP, all laboratories must demonstrate the ability to generate acceptable results from the analysis of proficiency-testing (PT) sample(s), subject to availability, using each applicable method in the specified matrix. DoD ELAP accreditation establishes that laboratories have an established and documented laboratory quality system that conforms to ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E), ISO/IEC 17025:2017(E) and TNI Standards as implemented by the most recent version of the DoD Quality Systems Manual for Environmental Laboratories.

In addition to DoD ELAP accreditation the laboratory shall hold current accreditation for all appropriate fields-of-testing in the State holding regulatory oversight for the project. This is usually accomplished by the laboratory holding a current National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accreditation for all appropriate fields-of-testing. However, for projects in States that have certification requirements under a State specific laboratory program, certification under that program is required. Proof of current accreditation / certification for the applicable fields of testing is required prior to the laboratory acceptance of any samples for the project.

A search function for DoD ELAP accredited labs can be located at the following link:

https://www.denix.osd.mil/edqw/accreditation/accreditedlabs/

A list of labs certified under NELAP can be located at the following sites: http://www.nelac-institute.org/content/abdb.php

An environmental laboratory either anticipating, or engaged in support, of USACE contracts shall notify the prime Contractor and COR immediately of change in status of laboratory operations that may affect on-going compliance with these requirements. The COR may, at any time, conduct audits (including requests for pertinent data or information) that support an environmental laboratory's certifications including compliance with the DoD QSM. If the COR finds the laboratory non-compliant, alternate compliant laboratory services will be utilized, until such time as compliance is again demonstrated.

Before performing environmental testing, the laboratory shall have access to the approved UFP-QAPP. If a site specific UFP-QAPP is not available, the default data quality indicators (DQIs) are per the most current version of the DoD QSM.

1.11 Quality Management

1.11.1 The Contractor is responsible for the control of product quality and for offering to the Government for acceptance only those products / services that conform to contractual requirements. Quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) shall be developed and prepared in accordance with the UFP-QAPP and EM 200-1-15.

1.11.2 Task Orders having AGC will be managed in accordance with the quality management system of the accredited geophysical classification organization (GCO).

All work performed in relation to AGC shall be managed under the GCO’s quality system, including surface clearance activities, geophysical mapping including source identification and selection activities, and intrusive investigations.

1.12 Quality Control (QC)

The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this Base PWS and specific Task Order PWSs. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall provide the Government a copy of the QCP plan when requested.

The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the work, to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. The control shall be adequate to cover all operations, including both on- and off-site activities. Operations will be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the QC Plan or acceptance of a plan applicable to the particular feature of work (e.g., UFP-QAPP) to be started. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system. The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product that complies with governing regulations and contract Task Order requirements. The Contractor’s quality control program shall include inspections and tests dependent on the task performed. The Contractor shall maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. These records shall include the work of subcontractors and suppliers. The Contractor shall notify the KO of any detected noncompliance of work performed with established quality control criteria. The nonconformance report shall include the cause of the nonconformance, proposed corrective action(s), and effect on the nonconformance.

1.13 Quality Assurance (QA)

The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) included with each Task Order. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure 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 minimum satisfactory performance threshold. The QASP highlights key quality management activities, tasks, or events that the COR will use to determine when Government inspections will be conducted to assess progress toward and/or completion of milestones. Failure to adequately complete any service or submittal to at least a satisfactory level of quality or timeliness may result in a repeat of the work at the Contractor’s expense, or a poor performance evaluation, or both.

1.14 Safety and Security

The Contractor shall provide site security (e.g. fencing or guard service) as required by each individual Task Order.

However, at a minimum, the Contractor shall maintain the site and all other Contractor controlled areas in such a manner as to minimize the risk of injury or accident to site personnel or others who may be in the area. Work on or near roadways shall be carefully marked with lights and barricades meeting State and local regulations or, where such regulations are not applicable, deemed adequate to minimize the risk of an accident. Open excavations that pose a danger to site personnel or others shall be fenced to prevent accidental entry. Side slopes of excavations shall be shored or left at a safe angle of repose as defined by OSHA 1926.650-652 and EM 385-1-1, Section 25. All equipment, when not in operation, shall be left in a safe manner (e.g., wheels blocked and buckets on the ground).

Near residential areas where there may be children, special consideration shall be given to site security / safety needs.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. Every Task Order will require the Contractor to implement iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity anti-terrorism officer (ATO)). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 days of each Task Order award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR.

1.15 Post Award Conference / Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, PM, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will 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.

1.16 Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

The COR will be identified by separate letter for each Task Order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. 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 notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government Furnished Property (GFP); and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, 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 Task Order.

1.17 Contractor Travel

The Contractor will be required to travel within the Continental U.S. (CONUS) during the performance of this contract to attend site visits, meetings, field efforts, etc. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).

1.18 Data Rights

The Government has unlimited rights to all documents / material produced under this contract. The information and materials collected or produced by the Contractor, subcontractor(s), or associates during the performance of services under this contract shall become the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership / copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. The information, documents and materials shall not be used or sold by the Contractor, subcontractor, or associates without written permission from the KO. 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.

1.19 Ordering To clarify the contract clause "Ordering" the following shall apply.

1.19.1 Services for each Task Order may be requested in writing, including requests made via email.

Inquiries for expressions of interest regarding Task Order Requests for Proposals (RFP) will be issued by the KO or authorized representative(s). Any type of inquiry or discussion shall not be interpreted as a Notice to Proceed (NTP) with the work.

1.19.2 The Government’s RFP for individual Task Orders will delineate (1) general scope work; (2) location of work; (3) character and extent of services; (4) technical requirements which supplement or complement those contained in this section of this basic contract; (5) Key Personnel specific to the Task Order, (6) time period(s) within which the work must be performed, and (7) specific deliverable items.

1.19.3 Contractors will be given a fair opportunity to be considered for each Task Order in excess of $3,500.00 (per FAR 16.505). Additionally, each Task Order exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold shall be placed on a competitive basis in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1)(iii)(B), unless supported by a written determination that one of the circumstances described at FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) applies to the order and the requirement is waived on the basis of a justification that is prepared in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B).

The Contractor will be requested to simply respond “yes” or “no” regarding potential interest in proposing on the Task Order RFP.