Combined-Synopsis_Solicitation_Roof_Truss.docx

RFQ/SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912QM-18-Q-0042

Roof Truss – BTH SLV 18 Date: 19 April 18

STREAMLINED SOLICITATION:

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

ii. The solicitation number is W912QM-18-Q-0042 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-97, effective date 24 January 2018.

iv. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 321214, Truss Manufacturing. This requirement is not being set aside for Small Businesses.

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vi. Description of the Requirement:

The 410th CSB, Regional Contracting Office requires Roof Truss in support of the United States Army South (ARSOUTH) Beyond the Horizons El Salvador 2018 (BTH SLV 18). See Statement of Work (SOW) below for more details.

vii. Place of Delivery and Acceptance:

Delivery Sites:

a) Site 1: Centro Escolar Ctn. El Amate; LAT/LONG - N13° 25.565 W88° 48.557

b) Site 2: Centro Escolar Caserío Santa Rita; LAT/LONG - N 13° 26.310 W 88° 58.095

c) Site 3: Centro Escolar San Marcos De La Cruz; LAT/LONG - N 13° 25.907 W 88° 49.190

d) Site 4: Centro Escolar Ulapa; LAT/LONG - N13° 31.205 W88° 53.251

e) Site 5: Unidad Comunitaria De Salud Familiar Intermedia (UCSFI) Medical Clinic; LAT/LONG - N 13° 30.510 W 88° 51.420

Acceptance:

BTH SLV 18

Forward Operating Site (FOS) Miraflores Military Base Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, Central América

Applicable Provisions:

viii. 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters —Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits a quotation in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of quotations. Submit signed and dated quotations to the office specified in this solicitation via email to emilio.g.silvafigueroa.mil@mail.mil with courtesy copy to larry.l.epps.mil@mail.mil at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotations may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotations must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;

(3) The name, address, telephone number and email address of the quoter;

(4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the quotation is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of quotations. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotations. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during pre-award testing.

(e) Multiple quotations. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quotation submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotations.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations or revisions are due.

(2) Any quotation, modification, revision, or withdrawal of a quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(g) Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government intends to evaluate quotations in accordance with FAR 13.106. The Government will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR Part 15. The Government may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. After the evaluation of quotations, the Government may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government’s choice before issuing any purchase order.

(h) Multiple Purchase Orders. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order on any item for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise.

(i) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code or NATO Contractor Government Entity (NCAGE) Code. The quoter shall enter its CAGE or NCAGE code in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, in accordance with FAR 52.204-16.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. The quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the quoter’s name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the quoter does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. A quoter within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A quoter located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by the Contracting Officer, the quoter shall be registered in the SAM database prior to issuance of purchase order, during performance and through final payment. If the quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Requests for Information: The Contracting Officer will not notify unsuccessful quoters. Quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

ix. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Quotes—Commercial Items ADDENDUM

(a) The Government will issue a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, in accordance with FAR 13.106. The following factor(s) shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest Price Technical Acceptable

(c) Notification. For acquisitions for which automatic notification is not provided through an electronic commerce method that employs widespread electronic public notice, notification to unsuccessful quoters shall be given only if requested or required by FAR 5.301.

(End of provision)

x. Quoters shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Nov 2017) Alternate I, with its offer.

xi. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition, no addenda has been done.

xii. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Nov 2017) applies to this acquisition.

xiii. The following clauses also apply to this acquisition:

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

AMC Level Protest -- If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256)450-8840

Clauses Incorporated by reference:

52.202-1, Definitions (Nov 2013); >150K 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2016);

52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated (Apr 2015) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000);

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certification (Oct 2015) 52.229-6, Taxes -- Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013);

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011);

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sept 2013);

252.203-7005, Representation relating to compensation of former DOD officials (Nov 2011);

252.209-7004, Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By the Government of A Terrorist Country (Oct 2015);

252.225-7041, Correspondence in English (Jun 1997);

252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive Of Taxes or Duties (Jun 1997);

252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997);

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006);

252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997) 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

xv. Solicitation Date: 19April 2018 Close Response Date/Time/Location: No later than 26 April 2018 at 5:00PM local time at the 410th CSB Regional Contracting Office, Soto Cano Air Base, Comayagua, Honduras or thru email at the below email address(es).

xvi. Points of Contact: SSG Emilio Silva, Contract Specialist phone: (504) 2713-5123 Ext. 449-5219 e-mail: emilio.g.silvafigueroa.mil@mail.mil; Larry L. Epps, Contracting Officer, phone (504) 2713-5123 Ext 449-5070, email; larry.l.epps.mil@mail.mil.

xvii. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. "Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available"

United States Army South (ARSOUTH) Beyond the Horizons, El Salvador 2018 (BTH SLV 18) Statement of Work (SOW) Roof Truss System

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish all management supervision, personnel, training, equipment, material, and supplies required to fabricate roof systems. The Contractor shall request all required permits and coordinate with local Government of El Salvador representatives as required, and shall conduct a site visit to verify details and the scope of work. The Contractor shall include in his/her proposal all expenses to include material costs, transportation, utilities, and all direct and indirect costs.

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall fabricate and provide roof items for new and renovated projects. The Contractor shall deliver roof systems and items to predetermined locations. Roof systems and materials shall be delivered to each individual site location provided in the Scope of Work

a) Site 1: Centro Escolar Ctn. El Amate; LAT/LONG - N13° 25.565 W88° 48.557

b) Site 2: Centro Escolar Caserio Santa Rita; LAT/LONG - N 13° 26.310 W 88° 58.095

c) Site 3: Centro Escolar San Marcos De La Cruz; LAT/LONG - N 13° 25.907 W 88° 49.190

d) Site 4: Centro Escolar Ulapa; LAT/LONG - N13° 31.205 W88° 53.251

e) Site 5: Unidad Comunitaria De Salud Familiar Intermedia (UCSFI) Medical Clinic; LAT/LONG - N 13° 30.510 W 88° 51.420

1.2 Background: USSOUTHCOM conducts a Beyond the Horizons El Salvador 2018 Training Exercise in El Salvador from the month of April 2018 through August 18 in order to improve the readiness of US Forces and to support the USSOUTHCOM Theater Campaign Plan by providing military and HCA training opportunities with Host and Partner Nation Military and agencies for Health, Public Security, Education and Agriculture.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall fabricate and provide roof items for new and renovated projects. The Contractor shall deliver roof systems to each individual site location provided in the Scope of Work.

1.4 Required Delivery: The Contractor shall deliver the required items to all five (5) sites no later than 8 JUNE 2018.

1.5 Period of Performance: N/A

1.6 General Information: N/A

1.6.1 Quality Control (QC): N/A

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): N/A

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: N/A

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: N/A

1.6.5 Place of Performance: N/A

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a firm fix price type contract.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures: N/A

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: N/A

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The Government shall appoint a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in writing. After award of contract, coordination of progress and submission of all submittals shall be submitted to the COR for review before approval by the Contracting Officer (KO). Only the Contracting Officer has authority to make changes to any contract resulting from the solicitation of this project, including but not limited to increases, decreases, time extensions, and changes in prices.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: N/A

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: N/A

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: N/A

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: N/A

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): N/A

1.6.15 Data Rights: N/A

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: N/A

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): N/A

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: N/A

1.6.19 General Training Requirements: N/A

1.6.20 Overseas Training Requirements: N/A

1.6.21 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: N/A

1.6.22 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT): N/A

1.6.23 Licenses and Permits: N/A

1.6.24 Environmental Protection: N/A

1.6.25 Personnel Safety: N/A

1.6.26 Marking of Work Zones: N/A

1.6.27 Construction Operations and Storage Areas: N/A

1.6.28 Contractor Vehicles: N/A

1.6.29 Unforeseen Conditions: N/A

1.7 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.7.1 Vetting: The Contractor Company and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the U.S. Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, then that is grounds for termination of the contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the U.S. Embassy in the country of performance. Vetting will coordinated through the U.S. Embassy's DOD Security Cooperation Office in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company was barred from performing services for the Government that is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.9. OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1 Area of Responsibility. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

2.1.2. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.3. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.4. Contracting officer’s representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. Local National. For the purpose of this clause or provision, a local national (LN) is defined as any person who is performing services under a contract and is a resident of any country within the USSOUTHCOM AOR.

2.1.8. Statement of Work (SOW). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.9. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.10. Shall. Imperative.

2.1.11. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.12. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

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PART 3

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Property (GFP), and Government Furnished Services (GFS)

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: N/A

3.2 Facilities: N/A

3.3 Utilities: N/A

3.4 Equipment: N/A

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall supply each item, material using the process or method indicated at the required quality and to supply all the labor, equipment, and accessories, including the anchors, bolts, screws needed for fabrication as well as the metal holes intended to that end. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this SOW.

4.2 Contractor Requirements for Performance of Work: The Contractor shall have (if applicable) a current license and certification for construction work in El Salvador. If required, this documentation shall be submitted to KO prior to any work being started on project site.

4.3. Materials. The Contractor shall provide and use the steel shall meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM ) class 36 for welding structural steel, except for steel that shall not be welded, which shall be according to the ASTM Class AT-55 T specifications. All steel shall be hot galvanized quality.

- Paint shall be removed from surfaces that need to be welded, for the maximum distance that on account of heat have become deteriorated.

4.3.1 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials necessary to construct Roof Trusses. The Contractor shall be responsible for the development of a material list for COR review. The Contractor shall submit all material under this section for COR approval and ensure that materials for project are environmentally friendly. The Contractor is responsible of delivering roof systems at each previously described location. The Contractor shall provide guidance during roof installation for BTH El Salvador construction projects. The Contractor shall correct any roof items that may have issues during installation at no cost to the government. It is expected that issues are repaired or corrected at the project sites. Therefore, it is expected that the Contractor is prepared for such cases.

4.3.2 The Contractor shall provide shop drawings for final approval to ARSOUTH Project Engineer for review and approval 5 days after award. Drawings shall be validated by Contractor’s structural engineer.

4.3.3 During the POP the Contractor shall provide reach back assistance during Truss installation at each location. Response shall be required within 24 hours upon notification for assistance. This person shall provide guidance during roof installation as needed. The Contractor shall provide Name and Phone number of the one person on call during roof installation in case he is needed by the COR within a 24 hours notification. This person shall be able to communicate in English.

4.3.4 This person shall be able to communicate in English.

4.3.5 Task Heading. General Conditions. The Contractor shall supply each item, material using the process or method indicated at the required quality and to supply all the labor, equipment, and accessories, including the anchors, bolts, screws needed for fabrication as well as the metal holes intended to that end.

Extension and Quality of the Work. The Contractor shall use all Industry Standards for all metal work included, such as structural roofing elements, iron bars, etc. The material to be used must have the resistance specified in the plans, without signs of oxide, deformities, or additions that affect the homogeneity of the metal.

4.3.6 The structural steel shall include all the anchoring and coordination with the other sections involved in the project. This includes the preparations and installations of fabrication chronograms according to the general Contractor and approved by the COR. The Contractor shall be the only one responsible for fabrication mistakes on steel used for this project or any other detail that is not in agreement with the plans in these specifications. The Contractor shall provide patterns for placing, anchor and mortise bolts. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivery on time all the steel elements that need to be embedded in the concrete.

4.3.7 Materials. The steel shall meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM ) class 36 for welding structural steel, except for steel that shall not be welded, which shall be according to the ASTM Class AT-55 T specifications. All steel shall be hot galvanized quality.

- Paint shall be removed from surfaces that need to be welded, for the maximum distance that on account of heat have become deteriorated.

4.3.8 Contractor shall paint the connections made at the site and the sections that have punched and scratched with the anticorrosive paint. The surfaces shall be dry when anticorrosive paint is applied according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Once free of burrs and roughness the welded area must be protected with up to three layer of anticorrosive paint.

4.3.9 Welding. This section involves all welding and cuts that shall take place at the workplace or the field, whether for the steel structure or for any other job that arises at the project or is contained in the plans. All welding shall follow safety precautions: design of welded connections, electrodes, filler metal, labor, inspections, and test for the operator must follow the applicable standards determined by the COR and according to the last American Welding Society (AWS), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) editions, and El Salvador equivalent codes.

4.3.10 The electrode to be used shall be class E60 x AWS for structural steel work and class E70 x AWS for rebar with a stress flow of 2,800 Kg/square cm (40 ksi).

4.3.11 All welding methods and electrodes to be used shall be approved by the COR. This approval shall not release the Contractor from his responsibility to make good, solid, and lasting connections, which should be according to specifications. If a doubt arises about a welding that has been done, the COR may order welding trepanation tests. If the tests show that the welding is deficient all welding shall be checked.

4.3.12 Defects in the welding shall be totally or partially cut-out according to the instructions of the COR and the welding done again. The full details of the weld and methods shall be submitted to the COR and are subject to the plans and specifications.

4.3.13 All structural steel elements that need to be welded shall be joined using the electric arc process using E 60 xx electrodes that comply with the ASTM-233 specifications. The joint plates for columns must joined by welding each side of the plate, with a minimum length no smaller than ½ the length of the plate.

4.3.14 The welds shall not leave spatters or marks resulting from the electric arc or the chisel hammers. The minimum length of a strip weld cannot be less than 4 times the smallest dimension of the side of the weld. If an actual length is less than this value, the thickness of the weld to be considered effective must be reduced to 1/4 the length of the weld.

4.3.15 The maximum thickness of a strip weld, in 6.35 mm (¼ in) material shall be 6.35 mm (¼ in), for thicker material the weld shall not be greater than the material thickness, less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in) if the weld is not particularly arranged to have a total thickness in the throat. The traverse maximum spacing between strip welds used on the side of the connections shall be 0.2 m (8 in).

4.3.16 The minimum overlap length shall be 5 times the thickness of the thinnest part to be welded, but not less than 25.4 mm (1 in). Overlapped joints joining plates or bars when put to axial power shall be joined with strip welds throughout both sides of the overlapped ends, except where the reflection of the overlapped parts are sufficiently restricted so that at a minimum load an opening of the joint is prevented.

4.3.17 The minimum distance in plug or groove welds from center to center must be 4 times the diameter of the hole or 4 times de thickness of the weld. The thickness of the plug or groove welds for less than material 15.9 mm (5/8 in) is the same thickness of the material and for thicknesses greater than 15.9 mm (5/8 in) must be as minimum half the thickness but not less than 15.9 mm (5/8 in).

4.3.18 Laminated Structural Steel. All structural steel to be used, including laminated cross-sections and plates shall be new and comply with all the “Design Specifications, Fabrication and Erection for Structural Steel Buildings” of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and shall be type ASTM A-36 as certified by a laboratory, with stress in the flow limit of 2,531 Kg/square cm (36,000 lbs/square inches).

4.3.19 The structural steel cross-sections shall be bent cold when so indicated in the plans and parts cut when indicated in the plans, the cuts can be made with fine nozzle oxyacetylene, but preferably with a saw for cross-sections.

4.3.20 Frameworks and Anchors Reinforcement Steel. The rebar for the work of setting bolts and tie anchors shall be corrugated and comply with the specifications for steel bars and smooth ingots to reinforce concrete, including complementary requirements ASTM A615.

4.3.21 Metallic Structure Paint: The Contractor shall apply two coats of anticorrosive paint and a third coat is indicated for welded areas.

4.3.22 Roof Cover: The roof cover shall consist of corrugated zinc sheets 26 caliber standard for renovation projects and purlin bearing rib (PBR) or purling bearing unit (PBU) sheet 26 calibers. Both panels shall have 36 inches coverage, trapezoidal rib on 12 inches centers, 1-1/4 inch rib height. Finish for PBR panels shall be with acrylic coated galvalume or equivalent.

4.3.23 Insulation. The Contractor shall provide insulation with R-value of 14 or better. The Contractor shall install insulation below roof panels. The Contractor shall follow manufacturer recommendation for installation. A minimum of 6 inch overlap shall be provided between insulation fabrics.

4.3.24 Packing, coordination instructions, and site access.

4.3.25 Packing. Roof system shall be provided as a package or kit. All roof items shall be delivered at the same time. BTH El Salvador roof systems shall be divided and labeled by project site (i.e. El Amate School; El Amate Kitchen; Santa Rita School; Santa Rita Kitchen; San Marcos Del La Cruz School; San Marcos De La Cruz Kitchen; Ulapa School; Ulapa Kitchen; Ulapa Latrine; UCSFI Medical Clinic). Small items shall be labeled, packed in boxes, and palletized. All roof items shall be labeled using the roof BOM denomination. A list for each roof system with item number, description, and quantities shall also be provided for each project site (roof system).

4.3.26 Technical Exhibit. Technical Exhibit 1 (design) and Technical Exhibit 2 (List of Materials -BOM) for the projects in support of BTH El Salvador are provided as attachments to this document. Technical Exhibit 1 shows roof details for the requested projects

4.3.27 Contractor Reports and Photographs. The Contractor shall provide a weekly progress report of completed work to the COR and KO every Tuesday by 11:00. Photographs shall be sent via e-mail to the KO and the COR. Report shall have at a minimum the following information: contract number, project title, any problems with the project to include getting materials, labor, or weather delays, and the progress report photographs of each stage of the construction progress.

4.3.28 Safety Mishap Report. Contractor shall submit a safety mishap report in the event of an accident on the jobsite. The report shall include actions taken to prevent the mishap from reoccurrence and forwarded to the COR within 24 hours after the mishap.

4.3.29 Supervision during installation. The Contractor shall have one person on call during roof installation in case he is needed by the COR within a 24 hours notification. This person shall be able to communicate in English. This person shall provide guidance during roof installation as needed.

4.3.30 Equipment: N/A

4.3.31 Responsibilities Of Contractor: The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all Government of El Salvador laws, construction codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations, and ordinances, the Contractor shall propose a course of action for resolution to the KO for approval.

4.4 Damage to Persons or Property: The Contractor shall maintain the work site in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The Contractor shall remove debris on a daily basis and dispose of to the closest authorized dumping area in accordance with local laws. Under no circumstances should material be burned at the work site. The Contractor shall remove all tools, supplies, equipment, and debris upon completion of the contract.

4.5 Responsibility for Work Performed: The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until final completion and acceptance of the entire project, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted in writing by the COR under the contract.

4.6 Labor, Health, and Safety Codes: The Contractor shall comply with all local, municipal, and national labor, health, and safety laws of El Salvador.

4.7 Permits and Licenses: Prior to start of construction, the Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the U.S. Government, obtain all necessary construction, excavation, utilities, and work permits as applicable.

4.8 Environmental Compliance and Permits: During execution of the work, the Contractor shall comply with local, municipal, and national environmental laws and regulations of El Salvador. Disposal of hazardous waste, containers or components thereof, shall be disposed of in an approved hazardous waste disposal site only. No other location shall be utilized for such disposal.

4.9 Safety: The contractor shall be responsible for damages and/or injuries to personnel, visitors, property, and equipment safety at the work site as a result of the Contractors fault or negligence. The contractor shall enforce safety and health precautions to protect property, workers, and the public. The Contractor shall ensure all workers are wearing safety gear at all times, and ensure that all applicable safety regulations are followed. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification by the KO or COR.

4.9.1 Prohibition on Asbestos and Lead Based Paints: The Contractor shall not pollute storm lines, sewer lines, or swales with fuels, oils, adbesto, bitumen, Lead base paint, acid, construction waste, or other harmful materials.

4.10 Utilities Excavation and Connection: The U.S. Government will not provide any utility connections. The Contractor is responsible for providing any needed generators to operate any equipment at own expense. The Contractor is responsible for providing potable water and portable latrines for contractor’s employees’ daily consumption and use at own expense.

4.11 Subcontractors. If applicable, the Contractor shall give written assurance to the KO that all subcontractors and others performing work on or for the project have obtained all requisite licenses and permits. The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence within 24 hours of hiring subcontractors to the KO demonstrating compliance with this clause when directed. The Contractor, and not the subcontractor, is still responsible for the construction of the project.

4.12 Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance: N/A

PART 5

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

5. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

5.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

5.1.1 DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines

5.1.2 AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

5.1.3 Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for CAC Credentialing Access for Uncleared Contractors

5.1.4 DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

5.1.5 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

5.1.6 Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)

5.1.7 AR 735-5, Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability

5.1.8 DODD 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management

5.1.9 DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

5.1.10 AR 25-2, Information Assurance

5.1.11 DODI 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces

5.1.12 USSOUTHCOM SC Regulation 40-501, Medical Suitability Screening Regulation

5.1.13 DODI 2000.16 DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program

6. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT

Delivery Schedule

The Contractor shall provide a weekly progress report of completed work to the COR and KO every Tuesday by 11:00. Photographs shall be sent via e-mail to the KO and the COR. Report shall have at a minimum the following information: contract number, project title, any problems with the project to include getting materials, labor, or weather delays, and the progress report photographs of each stage of the construction progress.

PWS para. [4.3.27] Every Tuesday by 11:00

PRS # 2

During the POP the Contractor shall provide reachback assistance during Truss installation at each location. Response shall be required within 24 hours upon notification for assitance. This person shall provide guidance during roof installation as needed. The Contractor shall provide Name and Phone number of the one person on call during roof installation in case he is needed by the COR within a 24 hours notification. This person shall be able to communicate in English.

PWS para. [ 4.3.3]

Within 24 hours upon notification for assitance.

PRS # 3

The Contractor shall provide shop drawings for final approval to ARSOUTH Project Engineer for review and approval. Drawings shall be validated by Contractor’s structural engineer.

PWS para. [ 4.3.2]

KO and COR

PRS # 4

Contractor shall submit a safety mishap report in the event of an accident on the jobsite. The report shall include actions taken to prevent the mishap from reoccurrence and forwarded to the COR within 24 hours after the mishap.

PWS para. [ 4.3.28]

KO and COR