Amendment_0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of Amendment 0001 to the solictation is to provide Questions and Answ ers (Q&As). This amendment w ill also provide a closing date for Q&As as w ell as edit language in Sections L&M.

Please note this is Amendment 0001-the contract w riting system inadvertently renumbered subject amendment to 0002 instead of 0001.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

Y 1 16

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Mar-2016

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91CRB-16-R-0020

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Mar-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-Mar-2016

CODE

ACC - APG - W91CRB

4310 BOOTHBY HILL AVE

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005-3013

W91CRB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91CRB-16-R-0020

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by reference:

52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting NOV 2011

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

THE CLOSING DATE FOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&As) IS 29 MARCH 2016, 12:00PM DST

Questions and Answers Range Maintenance Recompete:

1) Question: “Is this a follow-on requirement? If so, could you please provide the incumbent contract number for this opportunity? If not, is this a new requirement?”

Answer: Yes, this is a follow-on requirement. The previous contract numbers were: W91CRB- 13-D-0005 and W91CRB-13-D-0006.

2) Question: “Can you tell be more about the NAICS - related to the below extract?

NAICS Codes

NAICS Industry Description

Size Standards in millions of dollars

Size standards in number of employees

562910

Remediation Services

$20.5

Except, Environmental Remediation Services14

750”

Answer: This procurement will utilize the standard NAICS Code Remediation Services $20.5M.

3) Question: Is the solicitation subject to the Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns?

Answer: FAR clause 52.219-4, “Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014)” is not applicable because this requirement is a 100% small business set-aside.

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

General Instructions:

1. Every offeror shall submit an electronic proposal in accordance with the following instructions. Electronic proposals shall be submitted in electronic copy in three (3) separate volumes, one copy for each Volume. Each Volume shall be properly identified, dated and numbered (e.g. Volume 1 – Technical Capabilities, etc.) and clearly indexed, logically assembled and tabbed. Each Volume shall contain clearly identified sections and all pages shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.

2. Proposals shall remain valid for a period of at least 120 days from the closing date of the solicitation. Offerors shall submit their complete proposals via e-mail to the following address:

aqua.m.Jefferson.civ@mail.mil and thomas.j.marousek.civ@mail.mil

In order to reduce proposal size, offerors shall submit only essential matters sufficient to clearly present their approach and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Proposals shall be limited to the number of pages as outlined below under "Proposal Contents" for each Volume. Pages containing text shall be typewritten, on 8-1/2 X 11 inch paper. Drawings or other graphics should be reduced only to the extent legibility is not lost. Each page shall be single spaced with a minimum of 12 Point Times New Roman font and one (1) inch borders. Within tables and graphics, a minimum of 10 Point Times New Roman font shall be utilized. The Price Proposal does not have a page limitation. The Price Proposal shall be completed and submitted in electronic copy only, and will not count against any of the page limitations. The offerors proposal along with their subcontractor’s shall be submitted together in the same package.

The electronic proposal shall consist of separate files as set forth and named in the table below. Adobe Acrobat readable software shall be used to create the required files, except for the Price Proposal which shall be in Excel:

File Name File Content TECH16R0020.PDF Volume 1, Technical Capabilities Proposal

PRAG16R0020.PDF Volume 2, Past Performance Proposal PRICE16R0020.XLS Volume 3, PRICE PROPOSAL WORKSHEET - ATC RANGE MAINTENANCE.xlsx PRICENARR.PDF Volume 3, Price Proposal Narrative

The Government will consider how well the offeror complied with these instructions when evaluating the offeror’s capability to perform the prospective contract. Offerors are advised to ask the Contracting Officer for clarification of any part of these instructions that they do not understand.

Proposal Contents:

Proposals shall consist of the following Factors and associated SubFactors:

a. Factor 1: Technical Capabilities: Technical Capability Proposals shall be no longer than 25 pages. This size limit does NOT include resumes for key personnel. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal, but shall submit only essential matters sufficient to clearly present their approach and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

Technical Capabilities Proposals shall include the following SubFactors in addition to the description of how the offeror will perform the requirements of the PWS:

SubFactor A: Personnel Qualifications.

(1) Recruitment and Retention. This portion of the proposal shall demonstrate how the offeror will ensure personnel meeting the labor qualifications identified in PWS C.2.2 are provided to support work under future task orders and the offeror's plan to retain this workforce.

(2) Resumes and Letters of Intent (LOI) for the two (2) key personnel only. See the Personnel Qualifications Section within Section C.2 of the PWS for required qualifications for proposed personnel, as well as key personnel designations. The LOI shall confirm that the proposed key personnel will be ready to perform under the contract in the event of contract award. For all non-key personnel, offerors shall submit a statement certifying that personnel meeting the minimum qualifications stated herein can be obtained by the start date of the contract.

SubFactor B: Management Plan.

(1) Management Plan. Offerors shall delineate the organizational and management approaches and management tools and systems intended for the performance of the contract. The offeror's proposal shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) The proposed approach to assign work between the prime and any subcontractors, if used.

(b) The capability to obtain unique specialized expertise on short notice and the ability to expand staff to meet increased workload or quick reaction contingencies, and provide equipment as required in Section C.4 of the PWS.

(c) The proposed approach to recognize, react to and correct problems.

(d) The proposed plan to obtain and provide Engineering Design work as required by Section C.10 and associated subparagraphs of the PWS.

SubFactor C: Corporate Experience/Capability.

Offerors shall provide information that demonstrates specific corporate experience and capability that is relevant to performance under this contract and indicative of expected success. The information should demonstrate that the experience and capability exists within the corporate infrastructure (leadership, management). Offeror shall provide documentation showing they or a subcontractor has at least three (3) year experience performing the types of services specified in the following PWS Sections: C.3.1, C.3.2, C.3.5, C.3.6, C.3.8, C.3.12, C.3.22, C.3.23, and provide specialized equipment as designated in Section C.4.1 of the PWS.

b. Factor 2: Past Performance: The Past Performance Volume shall be no longer than 25 pages.This Volume will be evaluated to determine the acceptability in the offeror’s promises of performance. This will result in determining the likelihood of success in performing the required effort. The assessment will focus its inquiry on the offeror’s quality of past performance as it relates to the performance requirements of this solicitation. The information gathering process may include: questionnaires sent to all Point of Contacts (POCs) listed in the offeror’s proposal, searching past performance databases (including: the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) and Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS)) and telephone interviews.

The offeror shall submit references for three (3) but no more than five (5) similar or related Federal contracts performed by them and/or their subcontractor (s) within the last five (5) years, serving as either prime or subcontractor/consultant within NAICS Code: 562910. The description shall include the following:

- Cage Code and Duns Number

- Organization Contacted By, their telephone number, address and e-mail address.

- Technical Point of Contact, address, telephone number and e-mail address.

- Contract Number

- Contract Type

- Total Contract Amount

- Delivery Schedule (Original and Final)

- A brief narrative explanation of the similarities to the work required in this solicitation.

Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided in their proposals may be used to evaluate Past Performance. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals.

The burden of proving acceptability remains with the offeror. Proposals that do not contain the information required by this Volume risk rejection by the Government.

c. Factor 3: Price Proposal:

1) Offerors shall provide a completed and totaled Price Proposal.

2) FAR 15.403-5 allows the Contracting Officer to specify the format of certified cost or pricing data or data other than certified cost or pricing data. Therefore for the purposes of this solicitation, each offeror shall submit a completed copy of the attached "PRICE PROPOSAL WORKSHEET - ATC RANGE MAINTENANCE.xlsx" with their Price Proposal (DO NOT CHANGE THE LABOR CATEGORIES-COLUMN D AND LABOR HOURS-COLUMN E). The completed " PRICE PROPOSAL WORKSHEET - ATC RANGE MAINTENANCE.xlsx" shall be for evaluation purposes only. This worksheet shall be completed and submitted with each offeror's Price Proposal in electronic (Excel readable format). Each offeror's Price Proposal shall also contain an accompanying comprehensive narrative and supporting schedules/documentation necessary for a complete understanding of the amounts/rates proposed in the submitted " PRICE PROPOSAL WORKSHEET - ATC RANGE MAINTENANCE.xlsx ". The narrative shall address the estimating basis and the FAR 15.404-1 fairness/reasonableness of the following proposed rates:

a. Proposed Direct Labor Rates

b. Proposed Indirect Rates (including proposed health & welfare rates, other fringe and statutory fringe benefit rates, overhead rates, G&A rates, etc.)

3) Various labor categories covered by this solicitation are covered by Department of Labor (DoL) Wage Determination (WD) 05-2247 (Rev-18).txt attached to this solicitation. For each WD labor category proposed all offerors shall:

a. Clearly cross reference all proposed labor categories with the corresponding occupation code number from WD 05-2247 (Rev-18).txt.

b. Proposed direct labor rates and health and welfare amounts/rates for covered labor categories shall NOT be less than the corresponding amounts/rates contained in WD 05-2247 (Rev-18).txt.

c. Proposed rates shall be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 for the proposed effort to be performed.

4) CLIN 0002 in " PRICE PROPOSAL WORKSHEET - ATC RANGE MAINTENANCE.xlsx" contains estimated "normalized" amounts for materials/other direct costs (ODCs) for estimating purposes that may or may not be realized after contract award. These estimated amounts have been included in the solicitation as placeholders for estimating purposes ONLY. Therefore, these amounts may or may not be actually incurred during the contract. For the purposes of this solicitation each offer SHALL include these normalized amounts for ODCs in their proposal for CLIN 0002. Each offer , at its option, may apply applicable material handling and/or G&A charges to the normalized materials/ODCs amounts for proposal purposes, however only if these rates/amounts are normally charged to materials/ODCs via the offeror's established accounting/estimating system. Also, provide the basis and discussion of reasonableness of any indirect charges applied to the normalized ODCs as part of the Price Proposal. No profit or fee can be charged to the normalized MATERIAL amounts under CLIN 0002. FAR 52.232- 7(b)(7) prohibits fee or profit on MATERIALS (ONLY) associated with the T&M/ODC amounts. Profit/fee can only be charged to CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 (LABOR ONLY, NOT MATERIALS) for the purposes of this solicitation.

5) The above proposal information and worksheet submittal requirements also apply to subcontractors (i.e. CLIN 0001). Subcontractors may email the Contract Specialist directly their Price Proposals, identifying a company name, address, phone number and POC of the company that they are teaming with if subcontractor rate information is proprietary.

6) Additional voluntary information is encouraged where necessary to enhance the understanding of the Price Proposal. Any supporting schedules shall be submitted in a Microsoft Excel (2003 or later) readable format.

NOTE: Offerors that fail to provide all of the above submission requirements may be considered non-responsive and no longer considered for award.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Performance Work Statement (PWS) For Range Maintenance Support to ATC

Note: This will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLINs and a Time and Materials (T&M) CLIN.

C.1 General. The contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, materials and any other items and services not Government furnished to perform services in support of the military testing program, the maintenance, and improvement of the various Test Ranges, engineering design, environmental remediation, and the installation, maintenance, repair and improvement of new and existing test facilities at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC). Excavation support, vegetation trimming/removal and soil and aggregate material sifting using remote controlled and/or armored plated equipment shall be required at various test ranges throughout ATC.

C.1.1 Place of performance. Performance will take place at ATC, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland, to include off-site locations in Edgewood, Carroll Island and Churchville, Maryland.

C.1.2 Hours of operation. ATC is performing under an alternate work schedule in which the duty week is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Extended hours and shifts may be approved by the Contracting Officer if required by the contractor to meet the schedule of the Task Order.

C.1.2.1 Inclement weather conditions. Temporary closures of APG may result from inclement weather conditions. The contractor shall call the Post Operation telephone (410-278-7669) to get operation status and report to work accordingly. The local radio stations will also announce any such delays or closures.

C.1.2.2 Federal holidays. Federal holidays are identified below. When such holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered the holiday. When holidays fall on a Sunday, the succeeding Monday is considered a holiday.

The Government recognized Federal holidays are:

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

C.1.3 Security requirements. The work site is in a secured area and shall require security badges for unescorted access. All personnel not possessing a badge shall require escort. To facilitate entrance/exit from the work site the contractor shall identify essential personnel to receive security clearances. These personnel shall then be responsible for escorting other contractor personnel as required.

Army Regulation 190-13 (The Army Physical security program), Para. 8-2.c, Commanders are responsible for.

"c. Screening and vetting personnel records (1)A check of records through the National Crime

Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III) is the Army minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors. The FBI permits the use of NCIC III for vetting visitors to ensure the security of military installations.

(2) A similar records check will be conducted at OCONUS locations per status of forces agreement (SOFA) and other theater regulations. " DoD Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-012 (Interim Policy Guidance for DoD Physical Access Control), Attachment 3, Para2.b. (4)

"(4) Installation government representatives shall query the following government authoritative data sources to vet the claimed identity and to determine fitness, using biographical information including, but not limited to, the person's name, date of birth, and social security number:

(a) The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

(b) The Terrorist Screening Database.

(c) Other sources as determined by the DoD Component or the local commander and/or director.

These can include but are not limited to

(1) Department of Homeland Security (E-Verify)

(2) Department of Homeland Security (U.S. VISIT)

(3) Department of State Consular Checks (non-U.S. citizen)

(4) The FVS-CM"

C.2 Personnel. The contractor shall provide a workforce possessing the skills, knowledge, and training to satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract.

C.2.1 Key personnel. The Project Manager and Site Supervisor are considered key personnel.

C.2.2 Qualifications and experience. The contractor shall provide trained personnel that are experienced in the labor categories listed below, copies of required licenses/certifications shall be provided with individual task orders, as required.

a. Project Manager. The project manager shall, at a minimum, possess a high school diploma and 10 years’ experience in managing projects for work similar to that described in the PWS.

The project manager shall also have 10 years of experience with developing cost proposals, ordering materials, and scheduling contract personnel outlined in sections C.14.1, C.14.2 and C.14.3. He/she shall act as the technical point of contact for the contract and all task orders. If, during the term of this contract, the Project Manager is replaced, the COR shall be notified and furnish a resume for the new Project Manager within seven (7) working days.

b. Site Supervisor. The Site Supervisor shall possess, at a minimum, five (5) years’ experience as an on-site Supervisor. The Site Supervisor shall coordinate with the COR to ensure that task orders are performed in compliance with the specifications and drawings provided, and in a safe and timely manner.

c. Electrician. The Electrician shall be licensed and possess five (5) years working experience.

d. Plumber. The Plumber shall be licensed and possess five (5) years working experience.

e. Engineer. The Engineer shall be a Maryland Professional Engineer or from a State recognized by Maryland and possess five (5) years working experience.

f. UXO Technician. The unexploded ordnance (UXO) Technician shall be Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Certified and possess five (5) years working experience.

g. Truck Driver. The Truck Driver shall have a current Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and possess five (5) years working experience.

h. Watercraft Operator: The Watercraft Operator shall have the ability to operate various watercraft, including but not limited to a 1200 horsepower shallow-draft tug. Operator shall possess a current Coast Guard six-pack license to operate watercraft and possess five (5) years working experience.

i. Heavy Equipment Operator: The Heavy Equipment Operator shall have the ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment and material handling equipment including but not limited to wheeled and tracked excavators, front end loaders, backhoes, dozers, graders, skid steers, forklifts and telehandlers. The Heavy Equipment Operator shall have a current CDL license and possess five (5) years working experience.

j. Crane Operator: The Crane Operator shall have the ability to operate various mobile cranes and crane cars including but not limited to 150-ton rough terrain cranes. Operator shall possess a current 150-ton or greater Crane License, recognized by the State of Maryland, and be capable of tandem crane lifts and possess five (5) years working experience.

C.3 Requirements. The contractor shall be tasked to perform work similar to the following:

C.3.1 Excavation required to support test missions and range improvements at Trench Warfare, H-field, AA-5, Sandy Point, Abby Field, Churchville, and all other ranges and test areas at ATC.

Excavation shall be in accordance with drawings and specifications provided in each Task Order.

C.3.2 Installing stone pads, pouring concrete, laying asphalt, (limited to 15 yards in length per task order) and asphalt repairs (limited to an area of 25 square yards per task order) in support of ATC’s mission.

C.3.3 Providing electrical or plumbing services to various remote/temporary test support structures, and range targets or instrumentation.

C.3.4 Delivering stone, soil or fill material to the work site and all ATC Test Ranges. The contractor shall have access to barges to facilitate this delivery into Shore Station No. 3 or Shore

Station No. 4, if needed. Some soil may be specialized such as engineered soil, and will require an independent testing laboratory for analysis prior to delivery. The specifications will be provided in each Task Order.

C.3.5 Driving pilings, use of geopier ground improvement systems, or other intermediate foundation operations to support various structures.

C.3.6 General site grading and leveling, including seeding, mulching and tree/shrub planting as required by the Clean Water Act and Maryland sediment and erosion control regulations.

C.3.7 Development of berms and dikes. This shall require the development of both berms on upland sites, and the development of dikes to shallow water areas. This development shall be in accordance with drawings and specifications provided by the COR.

C.3.8 Providing tugs and personnel with appropriate US Coast Guard training and licenses, to transport barges in support of ATC’s testing mission.

C.3.9 Painting equipment and structures with personnel trained and certified in lead abatement and Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).

C.3.10 Providing a portable boiler (and operators) to support UTF test programs.

C.3.11 Improvements to amphibious landing sites within ATC to support testing of amphibious vehicles.

C.3.12 Install underground conduit, manhole, and hand-hole installations to support communications, fiber optic and copper cable testing needs.

C.3.13 Plow in cable systems, to include manhole and hand-hole installations that support testing needs.

C.3.14 Direct boring conduit systems, to include manhole and hand-hole installations, to support testing needs.

C.3.15 Installation and testing of wire, cable and fiber optic shall be on an as needed basis to support testing needs.

C.3.16 Set utility poles that support testing needs. This shall include the installation of messenger lines and anchoring the poles.

C.3.17 Remove existing cable from conduit systems. The Contractor shall be responsible for the disposal of cable that is removed.

C.3.18 Power wash/pressure flush, clear and rod conduit systems.

C.3.19 Pump out conduit systems with high volume pumps.

C.3.20 Provide pumps to sink barges at the UTF barge landing area.

C.3.21 Provide Pre-engineered metal building(s) complete with foundations and utility hook-ups to support ATC’s Environmental Installation Plan (EIP) at all test ranges.

C.3.22 Perform geotechnical explorations for soil/ground characterization including Standard Penetration Testing, soil sampling, Cone Penetration Testing, test pits and others.

C.3.23 Provide unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearing and safe operations to all ATC Test Ranges and work site as required for each Task Order.

C.4 Equipment.

C.4.1 As necessary to support Task Orders, the contractor shall provide the following equipment such as fully operational remote controlled and /or armored equipment including, but not limited to: light pressure/wide track dozers, 18 cubic yard (or greater) pan, tracked hydraulic backhoe (1.5 to 1.75 cubic yard bucket), grader (6x4), rubber tire loader (2.5 to 3.5 cubic yard bucket), light pressure/wide track skid steers with vegetation cutting attachments, crane for both dragline and bucket excavation and for pile driving, hydraulic pile driver for sheet piles, dump trucks, and tugs (at least one with twin engine, 1000Hp, shallow draft) as required.

C.4.2 The contractor shall provide fully operational equipment including, but not limited to:

backhoe, trencher, bulldozer, auger, welding equipment, cranes and grad-all.

C.4.3 All equipment shall comply with OSHA regulations. Equipment shall be in good working condition. Additional time will not be allowed due to faulty equipment.

C.5 Materials. All materials provided by the contractor shall be new and in compliance with construction industry standards including the National Electric Code, National Fire Code and Building Owner’s Official and Code Administrator’s (BOCA) Standards and written Government specifications given in the PWS for each Task Order.

C.6 Safety. The possible work sites have been utilized in the past for various explosives testing programs. Therefore, the possibility for UXO at the work sites exists. All excavation into undisturbed soil shall require remote controlled and /or armored equipment. ATC will not provide remote controlled nor armored equipment to the contractor. The contractor shall provide remote controlled and/or armored equipment as required by Task Order. All work shall be performed in accordance with SOPs 385-2026 and 385-2398 (Attachment 4). ATC or an approved UXO contractor shall sweep the area of UXO and destroy/remove any potential threats discovered. For special applications, such as excavating specifically for UXO, remotely operated equipment shall be utilized. This equipment shall be radio controlled and capable of sustained, controlled operation by an operator outside of the surface danger zone (SDZ) of determined worst case UXO item in a given operational area. All remote operation radio frequencies shall be coordinated through the ATC Frequency Manager for approval prior to use on APG. The necessity for armored equipment and remotely operated equipment will be specifically stated in the PWS for each individual Task Order. Standard equipment shall be utilized for all other work.

C.7 Fire Prevention and Protection. The contractor shall comply with all fire prevention measures prescribed in the installation fire regulations, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Contracting Officer. A written fire permit shall be obtained from the installation Fire Marshall for use of open flame devices, such as blow torches, portable furnaces, tar kettles, or gas and electric welding and cutting equipment. The contractor shall be liable for any fire loss to Government property attributable to negligence on the part of the contractor, including failure to comply with fire prevention measures prescribed by the terms of this contract.

C.8 Safety and Accident Prevention. In accordance with the Contract Clause, entitled Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13) the contractor shall comply with Public Law 91-596, and such Occupational Safety and Health Standards promulgated under the Act. The contractor shall also execute constant supervision to ensure full and immediate compliance with pertinent provisions of those safety regulations and procedures which are in or may be put into effect at Aberdeen Proving Ground during the course of performance of the work under the contract. In order to provide safety controls for protection of the life and health of employees, and other persons, for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment, and for avoidance of work interruption in the performance of the contract, the contractor or any employee so designated under the contract shall act as safety supervisor on all work performed under the contract. Before work under the contract is started, the Safety supervisor shall report to the ATC Safety Officer, for familiarization with safety requirements. The safety supervisor shall maintain an accurate record of and shall report, through the COR, to the ATC Safety Officer, exposure data and accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease and/or damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment incident to work performed under the contract. The Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop shall be made subject of claim for excess cost or damage by the contractor.

C.9 Hazardous Materials. Hazardous materials include, but are not limited to, chemical surety materials, hazardous chemicals, carcinogen, asbestos, explosives, radioactive materials, etc.

These hazardous materials may be encountered at work sites at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Where work sites are included in an area known, or suspected, to contain hazardous materials, a Hazardous Area Work Permit (HAWP) shall be obtained by the contractor before construction begins. Similarly, where excavation is required in the task order, an Excavation Permit shall be obtained by the contractor prior to excavation. These permit forms indicate the type of hazard and the special requirements to be followed in the work area. A copy of the permit(s) shall be posted by the contractor in full view at the work site. The contractor shall be responsible to inform all of his personnel and ensure they conform to the special requirements directed by the permit(s). This conformance shall be monitored by the ATC Safety Officer. Nonconformance shall result in a work stoppage until the contractor and/or his personnel comply with the requirements of the permit(s). However, during operation such as excavation or demolition, in the event the contractor encounters materials which may be contaminated or is unsure what actions to take, the contractor shall immediately discontinue work in that area, and shall notify the COR. The COR will then contact the ATC Safety Officer. Work may be resumed after identification of the material, and notification of work constraints, if any, caused by the material.

C.10 Engineering Design

C.10.1 Civil Site Design. Contractor shall provide certified engineered plans for various civil site design requirements. Designs may include potable water lines, hydraulic pumps, earthwork, and structural concrete and steel systems or others. Designs may include testing of material specimens or performance of existing mechanic systems.

C.10.2 Geotechnical Design. Contractor shall provide certified engineered plans/reports for various geotechnical explorations. Designs may include site investigations or explorations for the characterization of soils or materials or others. Designs may include laboratory testing to meet certain ASTM or AASHTO standards.

C.10.3 Mechanical Design. Contractor shall provide certified engineered plans/reports for various mechanical systems for new and existing systems. Designs may include developing HVAC systems for various structures, thermodynamic systems, fire suppression, and others.

C.10.4 Electrical Design. Contractor shall provide certified engineered plans/reports for various electrical systems for new and existing systems. Designs may include developing electrical systems for range infrastructure, retrofitting for antiquated electrical systems in buildings, and others.

C.11 Environmental.

C.11.1 Sediment and Erosion Control/Storm Water Management. Contractor shall be responsible for designing plans and obtaining Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) approval. Contractor must show all wetland delineation and critical area delineation on the plans, when applicable. Contractor may be responsible for obtaining topography, analyzing existing and proposed conditions, and determining best management practices. Design plans must be completed by a registered professional engineer in the State of Maryland. Contractor may be responsible for installing all permitted controls as identified in each task’s approval from the regulators. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that control installers have an MDE green card, at a minimum; some tasks may require an MDE yellow card in order to complete site inspections. Deliverables may include construction document sheets needed for erosion and sediment control (general notes sheet, plan view, and detail sheet); sheets needed for storm water management (existing drainage map, proposed drainage map and detail sheets); and a report written for MDE permit approval. Contractor may be responsible for obtaining the National Pollutant Discharge permit, which is determined by the site impacts. The government will obtain the owner signature on the NPDES application.

C.11.2 Wetland Delineation and Permit Application. Contractor shall be responsible for conducting wetland delineation by a certified wetland delineator. Contractor must delineate all areas required by MDE, as identified in individual tasks. Contractor must be certified by the State of Maryland to meet US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) protocol for wetland delineation. Deliverables may include a surveyed field delineation, complete wetland delineation report, wetland data sheets, vegetation information, soil information, and hydrology information, in accordance with standard US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineation protocol.

Contractor may be responsible for completing, submitting and obtaining approval for a wetland letter of authorization and/or permit. Contractor may be responsible for paying all associated wetland application fees.

C.11.2.1 Forest Stand Delineation and Forest Conservation Plan. Contractor may be responsible for delineating forest stands and developing forest conservation plans using a certified forester.

C.11.3 Critical Area Approval. Contractor may be responsible for obtaining critical area approval and identifying critical area mitigation requirements.

C.11.3.1 Environmental Mitigation. Contractor may be responsible for identifying environmental mitigation requirements, including wetlands, critical area, and forest. Contractor may be responsible for designing mitigation plans. Contractor may be responsible for enhancing mitigation, which may include earthwork, vegetation planting, vegetation spraying, or other mitigation actions as approved by regulators.

C.11.3.2 Federal Consistency Determination. Contractor may be responsible for completing a Federal Consistency Determination (FCD) report to be submitted to the Federal Consistency Coordinator at Maryland Department of Environment. The FCD must address all relevant sections of Maryland’s Enforceable Coastal Policies (effective April 8, 2011).

C.11.3.3 Inspections and Monitoring. Contractor may be responsible for conducting inspections of environmentally permitted sites for all areas identified above. Inspection schedules will be specified in each task. Contractor may be responsible for conducting mitigation monitoring in accordance with monitoring protocols specified in each task. Monitoring and inspections must be performed by a qualified individual.

C.12 Quality control. All work shall be accomplished adhering to the prevailing industry practices, and the Sediment and Erosion Control Plan in accordance of Maryland State Law and all other federal and state environmental regulations as they apply.

C.13 The contractor shall conform to the Aberdeen Test Center current Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for each Task Order requirement. SOP’s will be made available for review to the contractor for each Task Order request, when applicable.

C.14 Task assignments will be outlined in a Fair Opportunity Offering letter issued to the contractor by the Contracting Officer and will constitute the specific work to be performed by the contractor within the scope of work. The assignments will include, but will not be limited to the following detailed information as applicable.

a. Contract Number

b. Task Order Number

c. Objective

d. Work to be performed

e. Inspection

f. Government Furnished Property, if any

g. Period of Performance/Delivery Schedule

h. Special Conditions

j. Technical Point of Contact (POC)

C.14.1 Within ten (10) working days (or as directed by the Contracting Officer) after receipt of a Fair Opportunity Offering letter, the contractor shall submit in writing their technical and cost proposal to the Contracting Officer, utilizing cost elements in Section B of the contract and at a minimum, contain the following:

a. Breakdown of all costs to perform task/s within the performance time, including line item detail for Labor, Materials, and Equipment to accomplish the task/s.

b. Performance schedule breakout within the Period of Performance (POP) dates.

c. Details on how the task will be performed to meet the PWS requirements of the Task Order.

d. Any other information requested by the Contracting Officer.

C.14.2 Task Orders will be issued by the Contracting Officer only. The Contracting Officer will authorize the contractor to proceed with the task by a written signed Task Order.

C.14.3 Submittals and Progress Schedules. The contractor shall prepare a register/list of all items required to be submitted under the Task Order. The Contractor shall prepare a schedule, which shall show milestones and intervals for Task Order completion. The schedule shall be submitted to the COR within five (5) days after commencement of work.

C.14.4 Monthly Task Order I Delivery Order Progress Report. The contractor shall deliver a written monthly progress report of awarded task/delivery orders. Each progress report shall describe the status of the contractor's efforts to date, accomplished activities with regards to task/delivery order deliverables and shortfalls, if any, impeding work accomplishments of each task. In addition, these progress reports shall provide a monthly and cumulative breakout of hours worked on the task. These reports shall be delivered to the COR via e-mail or in person.

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