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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is to repair the Hydraulic Cylinders for J.T. Myers and Smithland Locks and Dams in accordance with the attached specifications. The Contractor’s services and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations.

One award will be made from this Request for Quote (RFQ). The contract type is a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 811310, Size Standard $12.5M.

Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor.

The contract award will be based on Lowest Total Price (Base Plus Options) to the Government. The offeror shall complete the price breakout. The total evaluated price will be determined by adding the total of all line items from the price breakout schedule. The price will be reviewed by the Government for reasonableness through the use of price analysis. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items. Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately. Award will not be made to offerors who do not provide reasonable prices for all line items listed in the price breakout schedule.

Submit Quotes to Kari A. Rogers. Quotes are due on 6 September 2023 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Fax submittals will not be accepted. Electronic submittals will be accepted and may be emailed to kari.a.rogers@usace.army.mil. For contractual/technical questions, please contact Kari Rogers by e-mail at kari.a.rogers@usace.army.mil. Technical Points of Contact shall not be contacted prior to award.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to quote submittal.

All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission.

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Price Breakout Schedule for Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild

LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION

Unit of

Measure

QTY. UNIT COST COST

JT Myers Locks and Dam Miter Gate Cylinder

Job 2 $ $

JT Myers Locks and Dam Culvert Valve Cylinder

Job 2 $ $

Smithland Locks and Dam Miter Gate Cylinder

Job 2 $ $

Smithland Locks and Dam Culvert Valve Cylinder

Job 1 $ $

BASE TOTAL $

Bid Option 1 – Re-chroming of bores of cylinders. Awardable up to 7 times.

Option may be exercised within 2 weeks after receipt of cylinder bore inspection.

Job 1 $ $

Bid Option 2 – Replacement Cylinder Rod for Miter Gate Cylinder. Awardable up to 4 times Option may be exercised within 2 weeks after receipt of cylinder bore inspection.

Job 1 $ $

Bid Option 3 – Replacement Cylinder Rod for Culvert Cylinder. Awardable up to 3 times Option may be exercised within 2 weeks after receipt of cylinder bore inspection.

Job 1 $ $

Bid Option 4 – Honing cylinder bore past 0.010”. Awardable up to 7 times. Option may be exercised within 2 weeks after initial honing discussion with Technical Representative.

Job 1 $ $

OPTIONS TOTAL $

TOTAL (BASE PLUS OPTIONS) $

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

REBUILDING HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS

PART 1.0 GENERAL

1.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1.1 General Information. This technical specification covers the supply of three (3) culvert valve cylinders and four (4) miter gate cylinders per the attached specifications to operate gates at locks located on the Ohio River.

1.1.2 Government furnished Materials. The Corps of Engineers will provide three (3) used culvert valve cylinders and four (4) used miter gate cylinders completely assembled that have been in use for 10-20 years. The Contractor shall provide all labor and materials required to pick up, rebuild, test, and deliver the hydraulic cylinders. The cylinders may not be inspected prior to pick-up because they are currently in use at locks and are scheduled to be removed this fall. The cylinders will not be available for pick-up until 02 JAN 24, due to USACE repair fleet movements. If any cylinders become available prior to this, the TPOC will notify the contractor to allow them to begin work.

1.1.3 Delivery: The hydraulic cylinders shall be picked up and delivered to the following address at the expense of the Contractor:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville Repair Station 2605 Shipping Port Drive Louisville, KY 40212 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) Phone: (502) 778-6612

All rebuilt cylinders shall be delivered to the previous address no later than twelve (12) months after an award of a contract. The hydraulic cylinders shall be shipped only after the Technical Representative of the Corps of Engineers has approved the final products after testing.

1.1.4 TPOC

All inquiries and correspondence concerning this job shall be directed to the following Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

Travis McKim US Army Corps of Engineers/OP-TM Phone: (502) 315-6587 Email: Travis.L.McKim@usace.army.mil

1.1.5 Deviations from Specifications. Changes to the materials and designs may be allowed only after approval from the Technical Representative. The changes must not change the fit, form, or function of the hydraulic cylinder detailed on the supplied drawings. Some changes could require that the Contractor provide design calculations and checks made by an engineer. The specifications are intended to provide the Corps with hydraulic cylinders that function as new. For this contract, all technical questions and approvals shall be directed to Travis McKim at (502) 315-6587. Otherwise, all other questions shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only and form a part of this specification to the extent indicated by the reference thereto or as required.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards.

ASTM B148-18 Standard Specification for Aluminum-Bronze

Sand Castings

ASTM B505-18 Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Continuous Castings

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards.

ASME B 1.1 (2019) Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN, UNR, and UNJ Thread Form)

ASME B 1.20.1 (2013; R 2018) Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch

ASME B16.5 (2020) Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24

ASME B 17.1 (1967; R 2013) Keys and Key Seats

ASME B18.2.1 (2012; R2021) Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew

Head Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and Lag Screws (Inch Series)

ASME B18.2.2 (2022) Nuts for General Applications Machine Screw Nuts;

Machine Screw Nuts; and Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)

ASME B18.3 (2012) Socket Cap, Shoulder, Set Screws, Hex and Spline Keys (Inch Series)

ASME B31.1 (2022) Power Piping

ASME BPVC Sect II (2023) Materials – Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications

ASME BPVC Sect VIII Div. 1 (2023) Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1

VIII

ASME BPVC IX (2023) Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

American Welding Society (A WS)

AWS A2.4 (2020) Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Nondestructive Examination

AWS Dl.l/D1.1M (2020) Structural Welding Code – Steel

Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) Standards.

SSPC-SP- 10 (2015) Commercial Near- White Metal Blast Cleaning

SSPC-Paint 10 (1982) Epoxy-Polyamide Paints -Primer, Intermediate and Topcoat.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

The following information and data shall be provided to the Technical Representative:

1.3.1 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). Qualifications. The names of welders and proof of their AWS

D1.1 qualification for the type of welding and position of welding must be submitted to the government for approval. The certification must state the type of welding and positions for which the welder is qualified, the code and procedure, the date and name and person certifying the qualification test(s).

1.3.2 Test Reports. The reports for the hydrostatic testing shall be submitted when the cylinders are delivered.

1.3.3 Shipping. The Contractor shall submit the proposal for controlling movement of the piston rod for approval.

1.3.4 O&M Manual. The contractor shall include an O&M manual to include at a minimum: approved shop drawings, manufacturer parts list, torch specs where applicable, coatings, manufacturer paint specifications, and assembly and disassembly instructions. The O&M manual will be approved by the TPOC.

1.3.5 Contractor –Supplied Drawings. Shop, fabrication, or shop assembly drawings shall be provided by the Contractor on information not detailed on the Corps-Supplied drawings. Any component part of fabricated items omitted on the contract drawings shall be detailed on the shop drawings. If departures from the contract drawings are deemed necessary by the Contractor (and approved by the Technical Representative) details of such departures, including changes in related portions of the project and reasons, therefore, shall be submitted with the shop drawings. The drawings shall show complete details of materials, tolerances, machined surface finishes, and connections.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.4.1 Packaging. The hydraulic cylinders shall not be prepared for shipment until they have been inspected and accepted for shipment at origin by the Technical Representative unless inspection has been waived in writing. The hydraulic cylinders shall be shipped completely assembled. The assembly shall be provided with adequate protective pads, supports, and blocking. Each cylinder shall be securely restrained to prevent distortion or damage to the painted surfaces in transit. Any loss or damage during shipment, including damage to the painted surfaces, shall be considered the responsibility of the contractor, and shall be replaced or repaired without cost to the Government. All accessories and spare parts shall be packed separately in containers plainly marked “ACCESSORIES ONLY”, or “SPARE PARTS ONLY”. A packing list, listing the contents of each container shall be placed in a moisture proof envelope and securely fastened to the outside of the container.

Shipping. Packing, crating, cradles, etc., necessary to ensure safe shipment is the responsibility of the Contractor and shall become the property of the Government upon delivery of the equipment. If the shipping cradles in which the cylinders were originally shipped are not used, then they shall be returned to the Corps at no expense to the Government. The hydraulic cylinders shall be drained, and the piping connections sealed. Internal rod supports are not acceptable. Machine surfaces shall be adequately protected from corrosion and physical damage.

Cylinders may be shipped separately back to LRS individually and payment will be made on completed items after inspection. Invoices to be provided to the technical point of contact. Shipping costs are to be included in the bid for each cylinder line item.

Contractor shall allow 2 hours for unloading each cylinder. Cylinders shall be shipped on a flatbed trailer with forklift access from each side to pick up each cylinder or crated cylinder individually.

1.4.2 Contractor shall notify the warehouseman 1 week and then 48 hours prior to delivery.

1.5 WARRANTY

All equipment shall be guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of acceptance. Replacement parts shall be guaranteed for 2 years from date of replacement. The warranty shall cover defective materials, design, and workmanship. In cases where the equipment manufacturer’s advertised minimum guarantee is in excess of 2 years, it shall remain in force for its full period. Upon receipt of notice from the Government of failure of any of the parts during the warranty period, new replacement parts shall be furnished and installed promptly at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6 DRAWINGS

1.6.1 Contract Drawings

The Corps of Engineers submits the following drawings:

OU-210.1/12

OU-220.1/11

OU-240.1/8

OS-210.1/12.1

OS-220.1/5

OS-220.1/6

OS-240.1/8.1

When it was built, JT Myers L&D was named Uniontown L&D, so use Uniontown L&D drawings to reference the JT Myers hydraulic cylinders.

1.6.2 Operation and Maintenance Manual (O&M manual). The contractor shall include an O&M manual to include at a minimum: approved shop drawings, manufacturer parts list, torch specs where applicable, coatings, manufacturer paint specifications, and assembly and disassembly instructions. The O&M manual will be approved by the TPOC.

1.6.3 Contractor –Supplied Drawings. Shop, fabrication, or shop assembly drawings shall be provided by the Contractor on information not detailed on the Corps-Supplied drawings. Any component part of fabricated items omitted on the contract drawings shall be detailed on the shop drawings. If departures from the contract drawings are deemed necessary by the Contractor (and approved by the Technical Representative) details of such departures, including changes in related portions of the project and reasons, therefore, shall be submitted with the shop drawings. The drawings shall show complete details of materials, tolerances, machined surface finishes, and connections.

PART 2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND MODIFICATIONS

2.1.1 General. Materials shall conform to the requirements indicated on the drawings or referred to herein, and when not covered thereby, materials and mechanical equipment of the best commercial grade quality suited to the intended use as approved by the Technical Representative shall be furnished. The manufacturer’s name, address, and a cylinder identification number shall be displayed on a permanent metal nameplate securely attached to the rear cylinder head identifying each cylinder as being rebuilt. The Government contract number shall also be stamped on the nameplate in addition to the final bore size.

2.1.2 Disassembly and Inspection. The cylinders shall be completely disassembled by the Contractor. The Technical Representative shall be given the opportunity to inspect the cylinder and its parts. The Contractor shall perform a thorough inspection of the cylinder and its parts and provide the technical representative with a complete report of all deficiencies which hinder performance. The cylinders must be restored to full operational capacity.

2.1.3 Hydraulic Cylinders. The assembled cylinders shall be of such straightness that the piston and rod move smoothly therein without any indication of binding or tight spots. The bore shall be honed to remove any cuts or scoring that may be present. If the bore is honed more than .010”, the Technical Representative shall be consulted to evaluate the situation. After discussing with the Technical Representative, Bid Option 4 may be exercised to continue with the honing. The bore shall be hard chrome plated to minimum thickness of 0.003 inches per side and the finish shall not be less than 16 micro-inch rms. The final surface finish shall be compatible with the seals being used so as to result in zero leakage past the seals. The pistons shall be resized accordingly if necessary (See Paragraph 2.1.7). Any deficiencies that detract from overall performance shall be corrected.

2.1.4 Piping Connections. The piping connections shall be inspected visually. If pitting, corrosion, or any other irregularity is present, the Technical Representative shall be informed.

2.1.5 Cylinder Heads and Flanges. The cylinder heads and flanges shall be inspected to ensure an adequate sealing surface that is compatible with the O-ring gaskets. The heads or gasket surfaces should be refaced as necessary at no additional expense to the Corps. The contract may be modified by in scope modification if the cylinder flange face or the heads are machined to remove a depth greater than 0.125 inches. A nameplate shall be added to the rear head as noted in Paragraph 2.1.1.

2.1.6 Piston Rods. The existing rod is made of a tempered Type 416Se grade of stainless steel and has been chrome plated. The rod shall be initially inspected and if the rod is found to be bent or otherwise not true, the Technical Representative shall be informed prior to any work performed. The piston rod shall be ground to remove any cuts or scoring that may be present. The outside diameter of the rod shall then be built up by hard chrome plating to the final dimension and tolerances indicated in the drawings. The hard chrome plating shall not be less than 0.005-inch thickness per side. The final rod surface shall have a roughness height of not more than 8 micro-inches rms. Any repair work to the rod not specified in this specification will require a modification to the contract. If the Contractor has ground more than 0.010 inches per side without removing all imperfections, the Technical Representative should be contacted. Any deficiencies that detract from overall performance shall be corrected.

2.1.7 Pistons. The pistons are made of carbon steel with an aluminum bronze overlay. The final diameter of the piston shall be sized to match the honed and chromed bore of each cylinder. The size shall be in compliance with the seal manufacturers recommendations and shall be sized to the cylinder bore to provide for the maximum number of rebuilds of the cylinder. The finished thickness of the undiluted aluminum bronze overlay shall not be less than 1/8 inch (per side).

2.1.8 O-Ring Seals. The O-ring seals shall be made of oil and chemical resistant fluoroelastomer rubber or oil resistant nitrile rubber and designed for 1000 psi service and the 1500 psi hydrostatic test.

2.1.9 Rod Wiper. The rod wiper shall be high-strength polyurethane scraper ring, which will withstand the impact and the abrasion of materials adhering to the piston rod.

2.1.10 Piston Seals. Piston seals shall be of zero leakage cup seals, nonadjustable gland type, designed for 1000 psi service and a 1500 psi hydrostatic test, compatible with hydraulic fluid, resistant to extrusion, and automatically compensate for wear. The seals shall be installed per the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer. The seals shall be free from nicks and cuts, cleaned, and lubricated before installation.

An alternate type of seal may be proposed by the Contractor. All appropriate information should be forwarded to the Technical Representative for evaluation and approval.

2.1.11 Piston Rod Seals. Piston rod seals shall be U-cup type designed for 1000 psi service and a 1500 psi hydrostatic test. The seal material shall be Buna N or Viton. The seals shall be installed per the instructions of the manufacturer and shall be replaceable without disassembly of the hydraulic cylinder heads or the attachment at the end of the cylinder. Installed seals may be full circle of the cylinder at original installation. To permit site personnel serviceability the rod seal system shall be so arranged that the seals can be cut according to the seal manufacturer’s recommendation and installed in a staggered arrangement to restore full leakage control. Instructions for field installing rod seals shall be included in final delivery.

Alternate types may be proposed by the Contractor, including the original Chevron packing system. All appropriate information should be forwarded to the COR for evaluation and approval.

2.1.12 Rod Seal Gland and Locking Device Flange. The rod seal gland and locking device flange shall be fabricated from bronze conforming to ASTM B505, Alloy No. C95400. These parts shall be designed to be compatible with the new seals and the modified rod. The existing parts may be used if they are found to still be able to provide an RC-3 fit with the rod. If the old parts are used, they shall be thoroughly cleaned.

The Contractor shall include the cost of new parts in the contract quotation. The wearing surface shall have a finish not less than 16 micro inches rms. Any alternate designs or materials shall be approved by the Technical Representative.

2.1.13 Drain Valves. Two drain valves shall be installed on the heads of each end of the cylinder. They shall be oriented near the top and bottom of the bore so that they can drain the barrel or bleed air from the system.

The valves shall be ½” Class 800 forged steel gate valves with 11 to 13% chrome trim; threaded at both ends. The body and bonnet shall conform to ASTM A105 specifications. Each valve shall have a forged steel bull plug threaded in the open end.

2.1.14 Bolts, Studs, and Nuts. All stud bolts and nuts for the head to flange connections (for each cylinder) shall be replaced with new carbon steel bolts and nuts that conform to ASTM A193, Grade B7, with ASTM A194, Grade 2H nuts.

2.1.15 Piston Rod Nut. If the original piston rod nut is galled, damaged, or otherwise unusable, the nut shall be replaced with a new modified nut. The piston rod nut shall conform to ASTM A194 Gr. 2H cut to match the width of the nut detailed on applicable drawing. If a setscrew is used, the piston rod threads must be protected. If a jamb nut is used, it must not interfere with the normal operation of the hydraulic cylinder and the modified nut must have a sufficient length of threads to resist all design forces.

2.1.16 Hydraulic Fluid. Prior to testing, hydraulic oil shall be added to the cylinder. Only clean oil meeting an ISO cleanliness code of 16/13 shall be used in the shop test. The Contractor shall take all precautions when filling the system, to keep the oil clean, free of chips, grit, water, sludge, coolants, sealing compounds, and other foreign matter. All oil shall be handled in clean containers and introduced into the system through a 10-micron absolute filter. After filling, the Contractor shall bleed all air from the system. No operating or testing shall be done until the complete hydraulic system, is completely free of air. Oil to fill the system shall be premium-quality petroleum base hydraulic oil, which shall give maximum lubrication and protection to the cylinder. The oil shall be a highly refined, stable base oil with adequate anti-wear additive, oxidation and corrosion inhibitor, vapor phase inhibitor, and foam suppressant. The oil shall have an ISO viscosity grade of 32. Hydraulic oil shall be AW32

2.2 SPARE PARTS

The contractor shall furnish spare parts (with the manufacturer’s name and part number) in the quantities listed below:

Item Quantity Rod Wiper 1 per cylinder rebuilt O-Ring Seals 1 set per cylinder rebuilt Piston Rod Seals 1 set per cylinder rebuilt

2.4 SHOP ASSEMBLY AND TESTING

The hydraulic power system shall be completely shop assembled and tested insofar as possible using temporary piping and wiring to determine the correctness of fabrication. Shop tests shall be made in the presence of the TPOC or a designated representative, unless otherwise waived in writing. Upon satisfactory completion of the tests, preliminary acceptance will be made by the TPOC.

2.4.1 Cleaning. Extreme care shall be taken during shop assembly to avoid inclusion of foreign materials into the equipment. The interior of the cylinder piping shall be cleaned with lint free cloths and flushed with oil at a minimum velocity of 15 fps, which has passed through a 10-micron filter.

2.4.2 Cylinder Tests. The cylinder shall be reassembled and tested in the presence of the Contractor's Officer's representative following the completion of all repairs. The hydraulic cylinder, with the piston rod extended, shall be subjected to a test pressure of 1500 pounds per square inch for a period of 30 minutes and there shall be no leakage across the cylinder heads. Testing of leakage across the piston seal shall be accomplished with the piston rod in the extended position for 15 minutes at a test pressure of 1,000 psi. The leakage rate across the piston shall not exceed 6 ounces for the test. The same test shall be repeated, with the piston rod retracted. There shall be no leakage through the rod seal packing when the cylinder is under the test pressure. The Contractor shall demonstrate that the breakaway pressure does not exceed 50 psi. The cylinder piston leakage rate tests and the breakaway pressure test as specified shall be conducted in a manner meeting the approval of the Contracting Officer. The cylinder shall be operated through 5 complete cycles at rated speed to demonstrate that it is suitable for the purpose intended. Operation shall be smooth and quiet without any vibration. The cylinder shall be 100 percent leak-proof. Detailed test procedures shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

2.5 WELDING PROCESS

2.5.1 Welding equipment and materials. All welding equipment, electrodes, welding wire, and fluxes must be capable of producing satisfactory welds and shall comply with requirements of AWS D1.1.

2.5.2 Welding process. Welding shall be by an electric arc welding process using a method which excludes the atmosphere from the molten metal and shall conform to applicable provisions of AWS D1.1. Welding shall be as such to minimize residual stresses, distortion, and shrinkage. The electrode, electrode-flux combination and grade of weld metal shall conform to the appropriate AWS specification for the base metal and welding process being used. Preheat and interpass temperature shall conform to requirements of AWS D1.1, section 3.5. Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) shall be submitted for approval prior to commencing welding (prequalified WPS in accordance with AWS D1.1 are sufficient). Preheat and interpass temperature shall be as required in articles 5.6 of AWS D1.1 but in no case shall be less than 70 degrees F

2.5.3 Nondestructive Examination. The contractor shall perform 100 % dye-penetrant testing on the flange welds to the cylinder. The testing must be performed by an agency qualified in such NDT and must be made with applicable provisions of ASTM E165. Results of NDT testing must be submitted to the contracting officer for approval. Welds shall be considered unacceptable if shown to have defects prohibited by article 4.9 of AWS D1.1 or possess any degree of incomplete fusion, inadequate penetration, or undercutting.

2.5.4 Repairs. Defective weld metal shall be removed by air carbon arc or oxygen gouging to sound metal.

Cavities shall be rewelded in compliance with AWS D1.1, 3.7. Welds that have been repaired shall be retested by the same methods as original inspection. All costs of repairs and retesting shall be borne by the Contractor.

2.5.5 Material Test Reports (MTRs). Certified reports are required for all materials used in fabrication of the cylinders.

2.6 PAINTING

2.6.1 Lead Paint Removal. There is no lead paint on these cylinders.

2.6.2 Surface Preparation. Surface preparation shall be near white metal abrasive blasted to SSPC-SP-10 SSPC-

Paint 22. Surface profile shall be between 2.0 – 4.0 mils. As much as practical, the coating system shall be applied to individual components and items before assembly to ensure complete coverage and maximum protection against corrosion.

2.6.3 Priming. Surface shall be primed with an inorganic zinc primer.

2.6.4 Painting. All exposed exterior surfaces of assemblies and equipment except stainless steel, aluminum bronze, chrome, synthetic rubber, and plastic shall be shop primed with a coat of VOC compliant, fast dry, high solids epoxy coating (4-6 Mils F/S 27885 White S/G) and finished with a two-component, engineered siloxane coating (4-7 mils F/S 26270 Haze Gray S/G). The primer paint must be colored off-white. Consult with Technical Representative to approve any other colors. Red, orange, reddish brown, or any versions of these colors will not be approved. Both the priming and finish paints shall be approved prior to use and the manufacturer’s literature shall be sent to the Technical Representative for approval.

2.6.5 Parts and Surfaces Not painted. Parts or Surfaces Not Painted. Paint shall not be applied on corrosion-resistant parts and finished machine surfaces in bolted contact. Unpainted finished machine surfaces shall be protected as specified in paragraph C-6, Protection of Finished Machined Surfaces.

3.1 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)).

Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

3.1.2 Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville District Lake Projects and Lock and Dam Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12:

Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Louisville District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Louisville District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities. The Contractor must also provide the following:

(1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working,

(2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form or Pre-Bid/Site Visit Form; each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the Louisville District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which Extend the POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of 2023. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required: SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). Fingerprints are captured electronically at the closest Army Recruiting Station to the contractor’s home of record or at the USACE, Louisville District Security Office.

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Louisville District Security Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Louisville District Security Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Louisville District Security Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Louisville District Security Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S.

Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I- 688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Louisville District Security Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation, or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Louisville District Security Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRL-SC

600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202

Charles R. Tanner, phone (502) 315-6929; email Charles.R.Tanner@usace.army.mil James R. Milner, phone (502) 315-6916; email James.R.Milner@usace.army.mil Jason Almodovar, phone (502) 315-6754; email Jason.Almodovar@usace.army.mil

4.1 VETERAN EMPLOYMENT

Veterans' employment emphasis under Federal 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

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

MAR 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DEC 2022

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.217-7 Option For Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item MAR 1989 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.245-1 Government Property SEP 2021 52.245-9 Use And Charges APR 2012 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.211-7007 Reporting of Government-Furnished Property MAR 2022 252.215-7008 Only One Offer DEC 2022 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten.

JAN 2023

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2020-O0015)

MAY 2020

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Representation (DEVIATION 2020- O0015)

MAY 2020

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services

JAN 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

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

Covered contractor information system means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

Federal contract information means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

Information means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

Safeguarding means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of…