Combined_Synopsis_16-T-0013.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the repair and preservation of five Military macro artifacts located on the Army Heritage Trail at the US Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle PA.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in

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.

The solicitation number is W91QF0-16-T-0013. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation

(RFQ) pursuant to FAR 13.

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)

2005-83 effective 3 August 2015 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

This is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 712110 and the small business size standard is $27,500,000.00. Product Service Code is J099.

Quotes are due No Later Than (NLT) 12 September 2016 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Quotes shall be emailed to the POC’s for this requirement, Contract Specialist roger.n.miller.civ@mail.mil and Contracting

Officer claudette.r.lyons.civ@mail.mil. All questions shall be submitted via e-mail to the POC’s for this requirement and they will be responded to on an amendment to this solicitation.

All vendors submitting a quote must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

The Description of all requirements are in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to follow.

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition (See RFQ to follow for the Addendum)

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation criteria: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made to: The Lowest Price Technically

Acceptable Quote. In order to be considered for an award, the quoter must be responsible, must conform to the combined synopsis/solicitation, and the quote must be determined both Technically Acceptable and

Past Performance Acceptable. The lowest price that meets the aforementioned criteria will be awarded the purchase order. (See RFQ to follow for Addendum)

Quoters must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications -- Commercial Items and 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (OCT 2014) –

Alternate I (MAY 2014) with your quote.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449.

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OPENING NOTES

This solicitation is issued in accordance with FAR 13.5 – Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial

Items.

Quote and Proposal / Offeror and Quoter are used interchangeably. The contractor may opt to subcontract a portion of the work to another ably qualified contractor, IAW FAR 52.219-14. Any such intent to subcontract must be detailed in writing at time of quotation and include exactly what line items and what the subcontractor would perform. This will include exactly what portion of the contract will be fulfilled by the named subcontractor. The prime contractor is solely responsible for the performance of the contract including those items subcontracted.

Contractors must quote all CLIN’s to be considered for an award.

Additionally:

1. All information on the solicitation must be filled out completely and returned. Incomplete submissions may be determined not in conformance to the Solicitation and may be rejected.

2. Please be sure to read the entire solicitation for sections that require vendor information to be submitted.

3. All contractors must be actively registered in System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a Department of Defense contract (See DFARS 252.204-7004 ALT A). Registration information can be obtained at the following website: www.sam.gov/portal /public/SAM/. Contractors are advised to register upon receipt of this solicitation since there is a time lag between registration and registration availability.

4. Site visit: Offerors may conduct their own site visit, any time during the regular Army Heritage Tail hours. Buildings on the trail are open Monday through Saturday, 10AM to 4PM and Sunday 12:30PM to

4:30 PM. Visitors are welcome to walk the trail from dawn to dusk. All questions resulting from the site visit shall be submitted as defined in 52.212-1 (Instructions to Quoters) paragraph A.2.

The government reserves the right to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to a responsible offeror on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous to the Government. Please also refer to the Performance Work Statement

(PWS) and FAR 52.212-2 and its addendum.

Quotes which are unrealistic in terms of technical or unrealistically low in price may be deemed reflective of an inherent lack of technical competence or indicative of a failure to comprehend the complexity of the proposed contractual requirement and may be rejected.

In selecting the offer most advantageous to the Government the following factors will be considered:

Technical, Past Performance and Price.

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Schedule of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN’s)

Name & Address of

Contractor

Contractor Cage Code

CLIN # SERVICE QTY. U/M UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

Repair and Preservation of

Cobra Helicopter, AH-IS

JOB

$ .00

3” Anti-Tank

$ 00

German PAK 43/41, 88mm

Anti-Tank Gun

Repair and Preservation of two

105 Howitzers – M101A1 &

M102

Contractor Manpower

Reporting

EA

Total Cost of Base Year (FY16)

Quote is valid for _____ calendar days. (minimum of 30 days)

Authorized Contractors Signature

Printed Name of Authorized

Contractor Signature

Date of Signature

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)]

Preparation and Painting of Cobra Helicopter, 3” Anti-Tank Gun, German 88 and two 105 Howitzers

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Preparation and Painting of the

Cobra Helicopter, 3” Anti-Tank Gun, German 88 and two (2) 105 Howitzers, located on the Army

Heritage Trail at the US Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein.

Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the preparation and painting of the Cobra Helicopter, 3” Anti-Tank Gun, German

88 and two (2) 105 Howitzers, located on the Army Heritage Trail at AHEC as defined in this

Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: USAHEC at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, an activity of the U.S. Army War College, educates a broad audience on the heritage of the Amy by acquiring, preserving and making available historical records, materials and artifacts. Through its mission USAHEC educates the Army and public on the central role of the Army in the growth, development and protection of the Nation and its way of life.

1.3 Objectives: To treat corrosion, make approved repairs as necessary, prepare surfaces for painting and paint the Macro Artifacts of the Cobra Helicopter, 3” Anti-Tank Gun, German 88 and two (2) 105

Howitzers to replicate their original appearance during the military era this equipment was utilized.

1.4 Scope: USAHEC/Army Heritage Museum has a requirement to preserve the Cobra Helicopter, 3”

Anti-Tank Gun, German 88 and two 105 Howitzers, which are macro artifacts located on the Army

Heritage Trail. Work involves preparing, priming, painting and the replacement of a few parts. All appropriate precautions must be taken to ensure that there is no environmental contamination as a result of the work. Photos and paint schemes are attached for reference.

1.5 Period of Performance: The restoration/preservation of these artifacts shall completed within 90 days from date of award.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor shall submit the quality control program plan as part of the bid submission.

After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the

Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: Contractor will not work onsite, for the following Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor shall coordinate their work schedule with the COR. The hours of work shall be conducted between 0700 and 1700 Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays when the facility is closed. Contractors must request and make arrangements with USAHEC if the wish to work outside these hours. Contractor shall check in at the USAHEC guard desk at the start of each work day and departure at the end of the work day due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The

Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the site of the Army Heritage Trail located at the US Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle PA, unless approved otherwise.

1.6.5.1 Care must be taken that the existing trail is not damaged or rutted.

1.6.5.2 Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of all unused materials and residue.

1.6.5.3 Contractor is responsible for repairing damage caused to the surrounding landscape or adjacent structures.

1.6.5.4 The Army heritage Trail will be open to visitors during the period of performance.

1.6.5.5 The contractor shall secure the work area at a minimum of 20 feet from project utilizing safety fencing, signs and other approved devices to prevent the general public from entering the work area.

1.6.5.6 All appropriate precautions shall be taken to ensure that there is no environmental contamination to surrounding areas as a result of the work. Protect all facilities, grounds, equipment and utilities not scheduled to receive work.

1.6.5.7 Tools and equipment shall be secured during the work day.

1.6.5.8 All portable tools and equipment shall be removed or otherwise secured at the end of each work day.

1.6.5.9 Packaging, waste and materials to be scrapped shall be removed at the end of each work day and disposed of by the contractor.

1.6.5.10 All applicable Federal, State, County and local safety laws, regulations and codes shall be strictly adhered to by the contractor. Compliance with all safety, OSHA, DEQ, DOT and EPA rules and regulations is required.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate

Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR

190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

1.6.7.1 PHYSICAL Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property if provided for contractor use.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers

Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9.1 A pre-performance meeting will be held with all required personnel to discuss schedule, submittals, and requirements.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The

COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of

Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the

Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract

Project Manager, alternate Contract Project Manager and Technicians. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed in section 4.0 (Contractor Qualifications) of this PWS.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering

Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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 PWS.

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. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

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

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AR Army Regulation

CCE Contracting Center of Excellence

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf

DA Department of the Army

DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)

DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

KO Contracting Officer

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC Other Direct Costs

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

POC Point of Contact

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Program

TE Technical Exhibit

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: No Government services provided.

3.2 Facilities: No Government facilities provided

3.3 Utilities: No Government utilities provided.

3.4 Equipment: No Government equipment provided.

3.5 Materials: No Government materials provided.

4. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION:

4.1 The contractor shall be required to possess and demonstrate the following qualifications:

4.1.1 Five (5) years’ experience in executing preparation, arresting corrosion, priming and painting of metal surfaces to the original specifications for the preservation of military artifacts using methods and materials specified in the PWS.

4.1.2 Ability to mitigate any environmental hazards encountered performing this work.

4.2 Conservator

4.2.1 Shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience conserving macro artifacts in a museum setting.

4.2.2 Conservator shall have earned a Master’s Degree in Conservation from an accredited institution.

4.2.3 Knowledge and ability to apply historically correct markings to the military artifacts per the original specification of the artifacts and replicating the artifacts to their period of service.

4.2.4 Ability to obtain or manufacture historically correct parts to maintain the artifacts to their original specifications as per PWS.

4.3 Contract Project Manager shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing and supervising projects involving the preparation, repair and painting of museum macro artifacts in static display for a museum using museum approved low abrasion methods of existing paint layers, documenting original paint scheme, applying anticorrosion treatments to bare substrates, training and ability in applying primers and paints in this application and ability to accurately apply historically correct markings per the original specifications and obtain historically correct parts to maintain the original appearance.

4.4 Contractor Technicians shall have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in preparing, repairing, arresting corrosion and painting historic macro artifacts for a museum, working under the direction of a qualified

Contract Project Manager.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS: PRESERVATION OF EQUIPMENT

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, supplies, labor, personnel, transportation, and all other resources necessary to complete this project in accordance with this

Statement of Work and all Federal, State, County, and local regulations and codes. Protect all facilities, ground, equipment, and utilities not scheduled to receive work. Compliance with all safety, OSHA, DEQ, DOT, and EPA rules and regulations is required.

5.2. Preservation and repair of Cobra Helicopter.

5.2.1 Prepare CCN Number 542051 Cobra Helicopter, AH-1S Modified.

5.2.1.1 Remove all dust, particulates and loose paint from metal surfaces using low abrasion methods so that original stable paint layers are retained.

5.2.1.2 Perform spot treatments to areas of corrosion with self-etching epoxy primer such as Sherwin

Williams Re-coatable Epoxy Primer or equal of proper shade to obtain specified finish color of Federal

Standard 595 Color Code 24807 or approved equal.

5.2.1.3 Prime vehicles and areas of treatment to assist in the prevention of further deterioration and corrosion.

5.2.1.4 Photographically document the vehicle during all steps of the preparation and painting process

5.2.1.5 Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations concerning removal and containment of the paint removed from the vehicle and application of primers and corrosion products during the preparation process.

5.2.2 Fabrication and Securing Work

5.2.2.1 Fabricate dummy Gatling gun and cannon and install in gun turret of Cobra Helicopter. Refer to photos below.

5.2.2.2 Secure the main and tail rotors from turning through the use of coated stainless steel cabling or other approved means.

5.2.2.3 Secure faux rocket pods to Helicopter in a manner that prevents tampering or removal by visitors.

5.2.3 Paint CCN Number 842051 Cobra Helicopter, AH-1S Modified

5.2.3.1 Repaint the Helicopter using a marine grade paint such as Sherwin Williams Metalastic DTM

Acrylic Modified Enamel, Acrylon or equal tinted to match the color of Federal Standard 595 Color Code

24087 or approved equal. A 1’ x 1’ paint color sample shall be submitted prior to finish painting.

5.2.3.2 Repaint existing markings using stencils the military identification numbers supplied.

5.2.3.3 Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in the application of the coatings.

5.3 Preservation and repair of 3” Anti-Tank Gun

5.3.1 Prepare CCN Number 624145 M5 3” Antitank Gun

5.3.1.1 Remove all dust, particulates and loose paint from metal surfaces using low abrasion methods so

5.3.1.2 Perform spot treatments to areas of corrosion with self-etching epoxy primer such as Sherwin

Williams Recoatable Epoxy Primer or equal of proper shade to obtain specified finish color of Federal

Standard 595 Color Code 24087 or approved equal.

5.3.1.3 Prime vehicles and areas of treatment to assist in the prevention of further deterioration and

5.3.1.4 Photographically document the vehicle during all steps of the preparation and painting process.

5.3.1.5Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations concerning removal and containment of the paint

5.3.2 Paint CCN Number 624145 M5 3” Antitank Gun

5.3.2.1 Repaint the vehicle and support blocks using a marine grade paint such as Sherwin Williams

Metalastic DTM Acrylic Modified Enamel, Acrylon or equal tinted to match the color of Federal

Standard 595 Color Code 34087 or approved equal. A 1’ x 1’ paint color sample shall be submitted prior to painting.

5.3.2.2 Repaint existing markings using stencils the military identification numbers supplied.

5.3.2.3 Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in the application of the coatings

5.3.3 Apply tire dressing to rubber tires using 3M 38327 or approved substitute.

5.4 Preservation and repair of German PK43/41

5.4.1 Prepare CCN Number 624148 PAK 43/41, 88mm Anti-Tank Gun

5.4.1.1 Remove all dust, particulates and loose paint from metal surfaces using low abrasion methods so

5.4.1.2 Perform spot treatments to areas of corrosion with self-etching epoxy primer such as Sherwin

Williams Recoatable Expoxy Primer or equal. Of proper shade to obtain specified finish color of

Dunkelgelb RAL 7028 to match existing color or approved equal.

5.4.1.3 Prime vehicles and areas of treatment to assist in the prevention of further deterioration and

5.4.1.4 Secure all movable wheels and levers so they cannot be operated by visitors

5.4.1.5 Photographically document the vehicle during all steps of the preparation and painting process.

5.4.1.6 Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations concerning removal and containment of the paint

5.4.2 Paint CCN Number 624148 PAK 43/41, 88mm Anti-Tank Gun

5.4.2.1 Repaint the vehicle using a marine grade paint such as Sherwin Williams Metalastic DTM Acrylic

Modified Enamel, Acrylon or equal tinted to Dunkelgelb RAL 7028 to match existing color or approved equal. Provide a 1’ x 1’ paint color sample shall be submitted prior to painting.

5.4.2.2 Repaint existing markings using stencils the military identification numbers supplied.

5.4.2.3 Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in the application of the coatings.

5.4.3 Apply tire dressing to rubber tires using 3M 38327 or approved substitute.

5.5 Preservation and repair of two 105 Howitzers

5.5.1 Prepare CCN 837373 Howitzer, M101A1, 105mm and CCN 841000 Howitzer, M102, 105mm.

5.5.1.1 Remove all dust, particulates and loose paint from metal surfaces using low abrasion methods so

5.5.1.2 Perform spot treatments to areas of corrosion with self-etching epoxy primer such as Sherwin

Williams Recoatable Expoxy Primer or equal. Of proper shade to obtain specified finish color of Federal

Standard 595 Color Code 34087 or approved equal.

5.5.1.3 Prime vehicles and areas of treatment to assist in the prevention of further deterioration and

5.5.1.4 Secure all movable wheels and levers so they cannot be operated by visitors.

5.5.1.5 Re-weld metal security hasp to metal flooring beneath the piece through which a security chain is threaded.

5.5.1.6 Photographically document the vehicle during all steps of the preparation and painting process.

5.5.1.7 Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations concerning removal and containment of the paint

5.5.2 Paint CCN 837373 Howitzer, M101A1, 105mm and CCN 841000 Howitzer, M102, 105mm.

5.5.2.1 Repaint the vehicle using a marine grade paint such as Sherwin Williams Metalastic DTM Acrylic

Modified Enamel, Acrylon or equal tinted to match the color of Federal Standard 595 Color Code 34087 or approved equal. A 1’ x 1’ paint color sample shall be submitted prior to painting.

5.5.2.2 Repaint any existing markings using stencils the military identification numbers supplied.

5.5.2.3 Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in the application of the coatings.

5.5.3 Apply tire dressing to rubber tires using 3M 38327 or approved substitute.

5.6 Antiterrorism and Operations Security

5.6.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the POC within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil

5.6.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency

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

5.6.3 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and

Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures

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

5.6.4 iWATCH Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the POC. This training shall be completed within 15 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the POC NLT 15 calendar days after contract award.

5.7 Emergency Services

5.7.1 The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor of their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or POC within 30 minutes of the incident.

5.7.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the

Contractor.

http://jko.jten.mil/

5.8. CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR): The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative (COTR) or also know as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-

Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor

(and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost;

(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring

Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

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

6.2 Army publications and manual on the macro artifacts included in this PWS are available upon request.

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

(The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of

Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide the preparation, repair and painting of the macro artifacts in this

PWS.

The contractor provided preparation, repair and painting of the macro artifacts shall adhere to the specifications for each artifact in this

PWS.

There shall be no deviation from this standard unless approved by the COR.

COR and technical representives will directly observe the work on a recurring basis to ensure compliance.

PRS # 2

Contractor will provide specification of primers, paint and corrosion treatment products.

Specifications provided by contractor will include type of materials proposed and their applicability to this project.

Proposed product specifications must meet the quality standard identified in the PWS

Government will review and approve all products proposed.

PRS # 3

contractor will provide a 1’ x 1’ finished paint sample to be used on each artifact.

Paint samples will be submitted prior to finish painting of the artifacts and will include brand and type of paint identified.

Paint samples will comply with the color specifications identified in the PWS.

Government will review the paint samples and approve.

PRS # 4

Contractor will properly prepare and paint surfaces of the artifacts.

Methods identified.

(See example provided in PRS 1.) (See example provided in

PRS 1.)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Work plan for each macro artifact that includes the methods and proposed products and materials to be used.

Work plan will be submitted once prior to commencing work, but can be modified with COR approval.

1 hard copy and 1 digital of the work plan is due prior to commencement of work but not less than 30 days after award of contract.

Work plan to be submitted in hard copy and digital format.

Deliverable sent to: John

Leighow, Army Heritage

Museum, 950 Soldiers

Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013

1’ x 1’ finished paint samples will be provided for each artifact.

Samples will be submitted once prior to painting the artifacts.

1 sample for each artifact will be submitted on the same substrate as the artifact.

Hard copy only. Deliverable sent to:

John Leighow, Army Heritage Museum, 950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC

0001 POP 23-SEP-2016 TO

23-DEC-2016

N/A ARMY HERITAGE AND EDUCATION

CENTER AHEC

USAHEC

950 SOLDIERS DRIVE

CARLISLE PA 17013

717-245-3054

FOB: Destination

W25BDX

0002 POP 23-SEP-2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 23-SEP-2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 POP 23-SEP-2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 POP 23-SEP-2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sep 2006) --

Alternate I

OCT 1995

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 2010

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 2011

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards OCT 2015

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items OCT 2015

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items MAY 2015

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011

52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting NOV 2011

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003

52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FEB 2016

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards And Service Contract Labor Standards- Price

Adjustment

MAY 2014

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

OCT 2015

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DEC 2013

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation APR 1984

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls DEC 2015

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported

Cyber Incident Information

DEC 2015

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident

Reporting.

DEC 2015

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The

Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information

Retrieval System--Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations

JUN 2015

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013

252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities FEB 2013

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013

252.247-7023 Alt I Transportation of Supplies by Sea (APR 2014) Alternate I APR 2014

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

A. Submittal and Inquiries.

1. Quotes shall be submitted via e-mail prior to the closing date and time identified on the Solicitation, to the following e-mail address:

Roger Miller – Contracting Specialist: roger.n.miller.civ@mail.mil and

Claudette Lyons – Contracting Officer: claudette.r.lyons.civ@mail.mil

2. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the

Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist. Address all questions or concerns the Quoter may have, to the Contract Specialist, Roger Miller, roger.n.miller.civ@mail.mil and Contracting Officer, Claudette

Lyons claudette.r.lyons.civ@mail.mil. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email by 4PM, 31 August 2016. Phone calls will not be accepted. Questions will be answered via a solicitation amendment. All amendments must be acknowledged with your quote.

B. General Instructions mailto:claudette.r.lyons.civ@mail.mil

1. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing source selection procedures as delineated in FAR Part 13. Quotes will be evaluated using the criteria under FAR Clause 52.212-2

Evaluation Commercial Items and its Addendum.

2. The Quote. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Quoter’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Solicitation, concurrence with the Specifications, and contract type.

3. Instructions outlined in paragraph C below, prescribe the format for the quote and describe the approach for the development and presentation of quote data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of quotes.

4. If a Quoter believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Quoter shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (KO) and

Contract Specialist via e-mail with supporting rationale. The Quoter is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial quote, as received, without discussion.

5. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful quotes.

C. Quote Preparation Instructions

Quoters are required to submit a completed Solicitation (including acknowledgment of all Amendments).

Failure to follow the below Contract Quote preparation instructions may cause your quote to be deemed unacceptable by the Government.

1. The quote shall consist of two (2) files:

File 1: General / Price

File 2: Technical Acceptability / Past Performance

2. Quote Format

(a) Quoters shall ensure that Representation & Certifications (52.212-3 and 52.219-1) is completed truthfully and completely.

(b) Quoters shall submit their quote IAW the below.

QUOTE SUBMISSION

File 1: General and Pricing - This section shall include the following:

_____ Completed copy of the attached provision 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (enclosed in solicitation)

_____ Completed copy of the attached provision 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REPRESENTATIONS (enclosed in solicitation)

_____ A statement acknowledging all amendments posted to FBO.GOV

_____ Exceptions (if any) and any other information not applicable to File 2 (Technical and Past

Performance.)

_____ Pricing: Completed copy of the enclosed “Schedule of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN’s) to include the Contractor Name, Address, their Contractor Cage Code, CLIN pricing, totals, length of time quote is valid for, signature, printed name and signature date. Quoter will submit a unit proposed price for completing required work inclusive of all costs associated with the requirement.

Price Quote - The Price quote shall be submitted fully completed and error free. The goal of this solicitation is to obtain services on a firm fixed price contract, with bottom line prices annotated on the price schedule, identified as "CLIN #'s" on the enclosed “Schedule of Contract Line Item Numbers” (page

2 of this synopsis/solicitation.) Price shall be evaluated using price analysis techniques in accordance with

FAR 13.106-2.

File 2: Technical and Past Performance

a. Tab 1 - Technical Quote: The technical quote shall be specific, detailed, and complete to clearly and fully demonstrate your understanding of the proposed work to include resumes for all key personnel.

Technical shall address the qualifications, identified in the PWS of the individual performing this contract and the Contractor quality control plan. No price or cost information is to be included in the technical proposal.

b. Tab 2 - Past Performance: Quoter shall submit current and relevant information, e.g. contracts and/or subcontract work performed by the key personnel submitted, within the past three years from the date this solicitation was issued, for similar services. Quoters shall include the source of the information, e.g. two points of contact, addresses, and telephone numbers, the context of the data, e.g. type of contract, contract amount, period of performance, and comments on any performance problems encountered and the quoter’s corrective actions. Quoters with no prior government contracts or subcontracts may submit similar information for contract and/or other work performance with State and local governments, private industries, educational institutions and/or past Government service. In conducting the Past Performance evaluation, the Government reserves the right to use both the information provided in the Quoter’s Past

Performance Volume and information obtained from other sources, such as the Past Performance

Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or similar systems, Defense Contract Management Agency

(DCMA) and commercial sources. The overall past performance evaluation is a subjective decision based on the whole of all data received.

(End of provision)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

SEE ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.