W91QV123R0076_Spoil_AMD 01.pdf

0011922370

1.Statement of Work (SOW) 2.Davis Bacon Wage Determination 3.The magnitude of this project is betw een $2,000,000.00 to $3,000,000.00.

4.This requirement is a Economically Disadvantaged Women-Ow ned Small Businesses set aside.

5.North American Industry Classif ication System is 562910.

6.Type of Contract is Firm Fixed Price.

7.Performance Location: Arlington National Cemetery.

8.The Period of Performance (PoP) is 30 days f rom Notice to Proceed being issued.

9.Payment Terms Net 14.

KADI-JAD SHERIDAN

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

05-Jun-2023

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________30 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________ copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

MICC-FORT BELVOIR

9410 JACKSON LOOP

BLDG. 1425

FORT BELVOIR VA 22060-5116

W91QV1

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

(hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: (703) 806-8706 TEL: FAX:

W91QV123R0076 44

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W91QV123R0076

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable Offeror.

Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability but will not be ranked using the non-price Factor and Sub- Factors. In order for an Offeror to be considered for award, the proposal must receive an "Acceptable" rating in every non-price Sub-Factor. A proposal receiving a rating of "Unacceptable" in any non-price Sub-Factor will receive an "Unacceptable" rating on Technical Capability (Non-Price) and not be eligible for award.

EVALUATION FACTORS

EVALUATION CRITERIA

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:

A. Technical Capability (Non-Price)

Sub-factor 1: Quality Control Plan Sub-factor 2: Work Plan

B. Price

FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor A, Technical Capability (Non-Price) which has two (2) sub-factors 1) quality control plan and 2) work plan and Factor B, Price.

The following definitions will be used in evaluating the offeror's proposal against the technical requirement

FACTOR A. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (NON-PRICE)

Offeror shall provide narrative as to their understanding of the specific requirements and the overall scope of work required within the SOW. The Offeror shall provide a scheduling narrative describing how they propose to accomplish the tasks outlined in the SOW, which demonstrates their capability of planning, managing and performing the work outlined under each task. Details should cover, at a minimum:

Sub-factor 1: Quality Control Plan: The Government will evaluate how the offeror intends to monitor, inspect, and correct deficiencies for the requirements of the SOW. The offeror's QCP must be tailored to performing at Arlington National Cemetery, and must address the specific tasks and standards required in the SOW. The Quality Control Plan shall clearly meet the minimum requirements outlined in paragraph 1.5 Quality Control.

The Technical Capability (Non-Price) rating will be based on an "Acceptable" /"Unacceptable" basis. The following definitions will be used in evaluating the offeror's proposal against the technical requirement:

Rating Description Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Sub-factor 2: Work Plan: The Offeror shall provide a scheduling narrative describing how they propose to accomplish the tasks outlined in the SOW, which demonstrates his/her, company's capability of planning, managing and performing the work outlined under each task. The narrative should clearly articulate the required steps to achieve each specific tasks. The plan should include but not limited to goals/objective, resources, constraints, strategies, communication plan, appendices, abstract and summary. The offeror's work plan must be tailored to performing at Arlington National Cemetery and U.S. Soldier's. The work plan submitted with the proposal shall clearly meet the minimum requirements demonstrating goals and objectives of specific tasks.

The Technical rating will be basd on an “Acceptable”/”Unacceptable” basis. The following definitions will be used in evaluating the offeror’s proposal against the technical requirement:

Rating Description Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

FACTOR B. - PRICE

The Price Factor will not be scored or rated. Offered pricing response will be evaluated for completeness, price reasonableness, and pricing balance in accordance with FAR 12.602(b).

Options:

Definitions:

Completeness/Accuracy: The Offeror's proposal is in compliance with the Price Volume instructions in the RFP.

Reasonableness: A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

Unbalanced: Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of price.

Analysis techniques: 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 part. Before the Offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

The Price proposal will include a line-by-line breakout to include fully burdened labor categories, material and equipment costs and all applicable profit/overhead, mobilization and security costs, etc. provide equipment name, amount and type of communication modules to be used as outlined in the SOW.

Closing Date: Solicitation closing will be Friday, 23 June 2023 at 3:00pm EST.

Questions: If offerors have any questions please provide them by Thursday, 15 June 2023, no later than 1:00pm

EST.

Site Visit: Site visit will be conducted on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 at 10:00am EST. Participation is not mandatory but highly encouraged.

All Contractors that attend the site visit will meet at Arlington National Cemetery Gate:

123 Patton Drive Ft. Myer, VA 22211

If you choose to attend the site visit, please provide the names of no more than two (2) personnel plus license plate number of the vehicle must be provided to the Contracting Specialist Kadi-Jah Sheridan at kadi-jah.l.sheridan.civ@army.mil no later than Monday, 12 June 2023 at 1:00pm EST. All Contractors will be escorted by the COR, Mr. Patrick Jeffries.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Spoils Yard

FFP

Spoils Yard FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011922370

PSC CD: 5680

NET AMT

1001 1 Job OPTION Spoils Yard

FFP

Spoils Yard FOB: Destination

2001 1 Job OPTION Spoils Yard

FFP

Spoils Yard

3001 1 Job OPTION Spoils Yard

FFP

Spoils Yard

4001 1 Job OPTION Spoils Yard

FFP

Spoils Yard

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 27-JUN-2023 TO

26-JUN-2024

N/A ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

CHIEF ENRIQUE RIOS

1 MEMORIAL DRIVE, WELCOME CENTER

ARLINGTON VA 22211

(703) 614-7127

W81XLC

1001 POP 27-JUN-2024 TO

26-JUN-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 27-JUN-2025 TO

26-JUN-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 26-JUN-2026 TO

25-JUN-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 25-JUN-2027 TO

23-JUN-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 1001 N/A N/A N/A Government 2001 N/A N/A N/A Government 3001 N/A N/A N/A Government 4001 N/A N/A N/A Government

Section 00 73 00 - Supplementary Conditions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

OCT 2020

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.211-5 Material Requirements AUG 2000 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work APR 1984 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than

Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

MAR 2023

52.217-8 Option To Extend Services NOV 1999 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract MAR 2000 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations MAR 2023 52.219-30 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-

Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women- Owned Small Business Program

OCT 2022

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements AUG 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records JUL 2021 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations

MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction

APR 2015

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive

Order 14026

JAN 2022

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data FEB 2021 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming

Potential Hydrofluorocarbons.

JUN 2016

52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products MAY 2020 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

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

JUN 2020

52.225-9 Buy American--Construction Materials OCT 2022 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity-Construction Contracts DEC 2007 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.228-11 Individual Surety--Pledge of Assets FEB 2021 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds DEC 2022 52.229-4 Federal, State, And Local Taxes (State and Local

Adjustments)

FEB 2013

52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.232-16 Progress Payments NOV 2021 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts JAN 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts APR 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services APR 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work APR 1984 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984

52.246-14 Inspection of Transportation APR 1984 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) APR 1984 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-

Contract-Related Felonies

JAN 2023

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.227-7022 Government Rights (Unlimited) MAR 1979 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions JAN 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown DEC 1991 252.237-7009 Permits DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (OCT 2022)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that--

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are--

(i) Set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or

(ii) Issued directly to small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii);

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are--

(i) Set aside in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or

(ii) Issued directly to concerns that qualify for the programs described in subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii); and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for--

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause--

_X_ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph

(e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protege and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protege shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protege in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of clause)

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEVIATION 2018-A000l) (DEC 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

(1) "Invoice payment" have the meaning given in section 32.001 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(3) "Payment request" means any request for contract invoice payment submitted by the Contractor under this contract.

(3) "Receiving report" means the data required by the clause at 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause the Contractor shall submit payment requests and receiving reports using WA WF, in one of the following electronic formats that WA WF accepts: Electronic Data Interchange, Secure File Transfer Protocol, or World Wide Web input. Information regarding WAWF is available on the Internet at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(c) The Contractor may submit a payment request and receiving report using other than WAWF only when-

(1) The Contracting Officer administering the contract for payment has determined, in writing, that electronic submission would be unduly burdensome to the Contractor. In such cases, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's determination with each request for payment;

(2) DoD makes payment for commercial transportation services provided under a Government rate tender or a contract for transportation services using a DoD-approved electronic third party payment system or other exempted vendor payment/invoicing system (e.g., PowerTrack, Transportation Financial Management System, and Cargo and Billing System);

(3) DoD makes payment for rendered health care services using the TRICARE Encounter Data System (TEDS) as the electronic format;

(4) The Governmentwide commercial purchase card is used as the method of payment, only submission of the receiving report in electronic form is required; or

(5) Submitting payment requests and receiving reports to the Supplier SelfServices (SUS) system accessible via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) website as an authorized participant in the vendor portal invoicing pilot program.

(d) The Contractor shall submit any non-electronic payment requests using the method or methods specified in Section G of the contract.

(e) In addition to the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payment requests.

(End of clause)

Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Spoils Yard Questions and Answers

1. Please confirm that tri-axle, or similar, dump trucks with standard tarp covers are sufficient for removal of soil from Arlington National Cemetery.

Tri-axle or similar dump trucks with tarp cover are sufficient.

2. This equates to approximately 1.1 tons per CY. Please confirm the density conversion value used for conversion from cubic yards to tons was 1.1, which is akin to a dry sand material. Does the government have density data or other information indicating that this weight to volume assessment is accurate?

This conversion is accurate, we have historical data that show it ranges from 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cy.

3. Is industry required to hire US Citizens to perform the work on this contract?

No.

4. Will the government provide hoses and tools to remove soil from tires before exiting the spoils yard?

The government will only provide hoses, the contractor shall be responsible for any other tools needed.

5. What is the distance between pickup and drop off?

The Contractor shall be responsible for the disposal/drop off location. The disposal fees were factored in the cost estimates.

6. Please provide pick up and drop off addresses?

Pickup location will be the spoils yard at ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 123 Patton dr.

ARLINGTON, VA 22211. Contractors will be responsible for disposal/drop off locations.

7. If 95 cubic yards of soil is the minimum volume, what is the maximum volume per load?

115cy will be the max per day.

8. Are the quantities stated on page 44 planning figures?

Yes.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

STATEMENT OF WORK

(SOW)

Transport and Delivery of Soil

Arlington National Cemetery

Date 16 May 2023 (revised)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), in an effort to continue to support the need for suitable soil for grave closures as well as various other projects ANC interment operations division has identified a need to have the clean excess soil generated from sifting operations removed from ANC.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide Transport and Hauling of Soil.

1.2 Background: When graves are dug in Arlington National Cemetery excess dirt is produced. This dirt is sifted and eventually hauled away to keep limit amount of excess soil at ANC. Arligton National Cemetery is our nation's most sacred shrine and the final resting place for our most revered military and civilian leaders. The Cemetery receives millions of visitors each year. Six thousand or more funerals are conducted yearly – in addition to over 2,000 other ceremonies, such as commemorations, wreath ceremonies, and head-of-state visits.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and receiving facility to complete the removal of 12,000 CY of soil in a 12-month period. All fieldwork associated with this activity shall be coordinated with ANC.

1.4 Objectives: Pick up, transport, and deliver excess, clean soil generated from the ANC operations.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within 10 days after date of contract award As a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, “Performance Requirements Summary” (PRS). The contractor shall make any modifications required to the plan within seven (7) calendar days of notification; and obtain Contracting Officer approval in writing of any proposed change to his QC system. The Contractor’s QC Plan is to be submitted with the proposal.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 10 days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 5 days to submit a Final QCP.

After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 10 days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team;

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals);

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance;

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items

(Paragraph 1.7 Key Control);

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government

Provided Equipment / Materials;

(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.1 An Analysis of Quality Control and Timeliness of Submittals (i.e. deliverables) shall be provided to the COR within 30 days upon completion of each option period.

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 2 hours between working hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 10 days.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

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 acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g.

deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ.

Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, 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 is essential.

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Work Plan. The plan, as a minimum, shall identify regularly scheduled work (to include location, work to be completed, timeline, etc.). If the need for overtime is anticipated, the Contractor must receive approval from the Contracting Officer at a minimum seven (7) calendar days prior to execution.) The Contractor’s proposed Work Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review within 10 days after date of contract award. The Government will review and either accept or return their comments to the Contractor within 10 days. The Contractor shall then have 3 days to submit a Final Work Plan. Any proposed change to the accepted Final Work Plan is required to be resubmitted via the COR for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer at a minimum thirty (30) days prior to implementation. The timeline noted above shall apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes.

1.5.5 Training Holidays: NA

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at ANC Spoils Yard, Section 61, located between Marshall Drive and Halsey at ANC, 1 Memorial Avenue in Arlington, VA 22211.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees will comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the ANC Security Office). The contractor will also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements through the ANC Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy, including e-Verify. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) or security posture of ANC change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.1 Security Program: NA

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: NA

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within 3 days after contract award ”). The log must at a minimum contain the following information name, Social Sercuirty Number, home address, active phone number, and business name. The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes to the log.

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within 2 days

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within 2 days. ().

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: NA

1.6.4 Background Checks: Contract shall coordinate with security office and provide a list of employees information with 2 days before contract award or employee is tempklated to work on ANC.

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within 2 days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (). The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within 2 days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (). When the Government awards a non-personal services contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable background check would be grounds for termination.

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: NA

1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public,

1.7 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards.

No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Contractor’s Security Plan and the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

The Contractor shall immediately report any incidents of lost or duplicate keys to the Contracting Officer. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from payment due to the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the payment due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Quality Control Plan.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, 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 shall 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.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter 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. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. 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 property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Program Manager and site supervisor. The Contractor shall provide a Program/Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work.

The name of this person and an Alternate Program/Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Program/Contract Manager is absent, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each of these individuals, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than 5 days after contract award. The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager 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 Contract Manager shall be available between 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.12.1 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees.

The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and acceptance 10 calendar days after contract award. Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name. Requirements for Contractor vehicles is addressed under Part 4 paragraph 4.4.

1.12.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27- 715).

1.13 Contractor Travel: NA

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): NA

1.15 Data Rights: NA

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: NA

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per…