COMBO_StrongBonds.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION ‘COMBO’:

Strong Bonds BPA

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

(ii) Solicitation W91ZRU-18-Q-5008 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular 2005-97, effective 06 Nov 2017. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DPN 20171228, effective 28 Dec 2017. The AFFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to AFARS Revision #26, effective 12 Dec 2017.

(iv) This requirement is solicited under 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industrial

Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 721110 with a small business size standard of $32.5 million.

(v) The Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 1. Vendors shall complete Attachment 1 in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required by this Combo.

(vi) The government intends to establish a firm-fixed-price (FFP) multiple award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for the requirement as described in Attachment 1, Pricing Schedule, and Attachment

2, Statement of Work. This requirement is five years from establishment of the BPA(s); the Period of

Performance shall be determined when the BPA(s) is/are established. The Government intends to establish up to three separate BPAs with three individual vendors, among which each BPA call will be rotated in order to promote each vendor’s business; however, the Government also reserves the right to establish more/less than three BPAs, or none at all.

(vii) Place of performance shall be at the vendor’s premise.

(viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum:

(a) To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quote, the vendors must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

(b) Specific Instructions: The response shall consist of two (2) separate parts:

(1) Technical Acceptability – Submit one (1) copy of technical acceptability narrative. The narrative shall include description of services that the vendor will provide, as required in the specifications of the SOW.

(2) Price – Submit one (1) copy of price schedule and any pertinent additional information. Listed quantities in the pricing schedule (Attachment 1) are not official quantities set forth for this requirement, but total prices – per line item – will be compared to average local and industry costs as a method for the Government to evaluate quotes fair and reasonable.

(3) Agreement will be made with the vendors whose quotes are conforming to the solicitation and are determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable. Technical Acceptability, at a minimum, is defined as meeting all of the criteria in specifications in the Attachments.

(i) Description of agreement. A statement that the supplier shall furnish supplies or services, described in general terms, if and when requested by the contracting officer (or the authorized representative of the contracting officer) during a specified period and within a stipulated aggregate amount, if any.

(ii) Extent of obligation. A statement that the Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA.

(iii) Purchase limitation. Individual BPAs will have a maximum call limit of $60,000.00, with each BPA Master Dollar Limit at $250,000.

NOTE: It is not to be interpreted that vendor(s) will be awarded a contract valued at

$250,000.00. The BPA Master Dollar limit is the celling, for which all accumulative total calls shall not exceed.

(iv) Individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA. A statement that a list of individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA, identified either by title of position or by name of individual, organizational component, and the dollar limitation per purchase for each position title or individual shall be furnished to the vendor(s) by the contracting officer.

(v) Delivery tickets. A requirement that all services under the agreement shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that shall contain the following minimum information:

(1) Name of supplier

(2) BPA number

(3) Date of purchase

(4) Purchase number

(5) Itemized list of supplies or services furnished

(6) Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts

(unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information).

(7) Date of delivery or shipment

(vi) Invoices. One of the following statements shall be included (except that the statement in paragraph (3) of this subsection should not be used if the accumulation of the individual invoices by the Government materially increases the administrative costs of this purchase method):

(1) When billing procedures provide for an individual invoice for each service performance, these invoices shall be accumulated, provided that --

(A) A consolidated payment will be made for each specified period; and

(B) The period of any discounts will commence on the final date of the billing period or on the date of receipt of invoices for all performances accepted during the billing period, whichever is later.

(End of provision)

(ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) this provision has been tailored to this procurement and is provided in full-text below:

(a) The Government will establish a blanket purchase agreement(s) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor(s) whose quotes conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the

Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(1) Technical acceptability

(2) Price

(b) Price and technical acceptability will be considered. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award without discussion, but reserves the right to conduct discussions. Therefore, the vendor’s initial quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If the quote is found technically acceptable, agreement may be made with that vendor. If it is found technically unacceptable, it may be excluded from consideration. Therefore, the vendor’s initial quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) This will be a lowest price technically acceptable purchase. Technical acceptability – at a minimum, is defined as meeting following criteria:

Minimum Qualifications: Contractor must be able to provide the services described herein (see

Attachments 2, Statement of Work).

(d) A written notice of agreement or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor(s) within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a BPA between the government and the successful vendor(s). Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the

Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before establishment of agreement(s).

(x) Each vendor shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Vendors

Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Nov 2017), are updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for agreement.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Jan 2017), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or

Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Nov 2017), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Additionally, the following clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards Oct 2016

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014

FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

Oct 2015

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015

FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

Feb 2016

FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Nov 2011

FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation Jul 2013

FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003

FAR 52-222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies Oct 2016

FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Apr 2015

FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports Feb 1999

FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Sep 2016

FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans Oct 2015

FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities Jul 2014

FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans Feb 2016

FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 May 2014

FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hire May 2014

**See Attachment 3, WD 96-0061, for applicable wage determinations

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Mar 2015

FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wage Under Executive Order 13658 Dec 2015

FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving

Aug 2011

FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Jun 2008

FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representations and

Certifications.

Oct 2015

FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

Jul 2013

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Dec 2013

FAR 52.233-1 Disputes May 2014

FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award Aug 1996

FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials Sep 2011

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights Sep 2013

DFARS 252-203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Nov 2011

DFARS 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls.

Oct 2016

DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure Sep 2011

DFARS 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors May 2016

DFARS 252.222-7007 Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking in Persons Jan 2015

DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate Nov 2014

DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program Dec 2017

DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors Dec 2017

DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items Jun 2013

DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports Jun 2012

DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions May 2013

DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Dec 2006

DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items Jun 2013

FAR 52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

FAR 52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

(End of clause)

(xiii) No additional contract requirements apply to this acquisition.

(xiv) No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating applies to this acquisition.

(xv) NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

Questions shall be submitted to the following personnel:

176th Contracting Element, MSG/MSC

Attn: SrA Andrew So

Please forward all questions to 176MSG.MSC.Vendors@us.af.mil no later than 5 PM Eastern Time on 1

Aug 2018. An amendment will be issued providing the Government’s answers to any questions received.

Quotes are due no later than 5 PM Eastern Time on 3 August 2018; quotes shall include the following:

- Technical Acceptability – Submit one (1) copy of technical acceptability narrative.

- Price – Submit one (1) copy of price schedule as well as any additional pertinent information

BASIS OF AGREEMENT: This is a competitive action in which agreement(s) shall be made with vendors providing the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotes.

(xvi) Quotations shall be submitted to 176MSG.MSC.Vendors@us.af.mil. For information regarding this solicitation, contact the same.

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule (2 pages)

Attachment 2: Statement of Work (3 pages)

Attachment 3: WD 96-0061 (4 pages)

Attachment 1: PRICING SCHEDULE

W91ZRU-18-Q-5008

Vendor Name: CAGE/DUNS:

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION QTY UI UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

Singles Event (In accordance with Statement of

Work)

0001AA Lodging (See para 4.1 of Statement of Work) 200

NTE

(Not-to-exceed)

EA

0001AB

Conference Rooms (See para 4.2 of Statement of

Work)

10 NTE EA

0001AC Meals (See para 4.4 of Statement of Work) 200 NTE EA

Married Event (In accordance with Statement of

0002AA Lodging (See para 4.1 of Statement of Work) 200 NTE EA

0002AB

Conference Rooms (See para 4.2 of Statement of

Work)

10 NTE EA

0002AC Meals (See para 4.4 of Statement of Work) 400 NTE EA

0002AD

Child Care Spaces (See para 4.5 of Statement of

Work)

10 NTE EA

Family Event (In accordance with Statement of

0003AA Lodging (See para 4.1 of Statement of Work) 200 NTE EA

0003AB

Conference Rooms (See para 4.2 of Statement of

Work)

10 NTE EA

0003AC Meals (See para 4.4 of Statement of Work) 200 NTE EA

0003AD

Child Care Spaces (See para 4.5 of Statement of

10 NTE EA

TOTAL PRICE:

***Shipping costs to JBER, Alaska 99506 MUST be included within the unit price.***

***Quotes must be good for a minimum of 60 days from close of solicitation***

Vendors may, at their discretion, provide additional time. THIS QUOTE EXPIRES ON: _________________________

- -Owned

Delivery Date (Mandatory): Net Terms (Mandatory):

Printed Name Title

Signature

Date

NOTE: The individual signing must be a signatory official for this Entity; signature constitutes agreement to all terms/conditions contained within this solicitation.

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Statement of Work (SOW) Strong Bonds BPA

Event Location: Anchorage, Alaska Ordering Delivery Date/Period of Performance: 5 Year Ordering Period

1. Objective To provide weekend-long Strong Bonds events in Anchorage, Alaska, for a 5 Year Ordering Period, during which calls will be made for Singles events, Married events, and Family events.

2. Description of Services/Introduction The Vendor shall provide all items and services necessary to provide accommodations for the Strong Bonds Event (Singles/Married/Family events) as defined in this Statement of Work.

3. Background The mission of the Strong Bonds program is Airman and family readiness and resiliency through relationship education and skills training to help members thrive in the turbulence of the military environment. Attendees voluntarily participate in a Strong Bonds offsite overnight retreat. The retreat provides an emotionally safe and secure training environment in which to address the effect of military lifestyle stressors.

4. Objectives

Singles event Married event Family event

Provision for 20 guest rooms (addressed in paragraph 4.1), with function space to accommodate the meetings and activities (addressed in paragraph 4.2). Lodging, event space, and some meals shall be required (see paragraph 4.4 for details on meals). Flexible cut-off/cancellation date of 72 hours prior to arrival is required.

Provision for 40 overnight adult attendees and children (addressed in paragraph 4.1), with function space to accommodate the meetings and activities (addressed in paragraph 4.2). Lodging, event space, a child care room, and some meals shall be required (see paragraph 4.4 for details on meals). Flexible cut-off/cancellation date of 72 hours prior to arrival is required.

Provision for 20 guest rooms for 40 guests (addressed in paragraph 4.1), with function space to accommodate the meetings and activities (addressed in paragraph 4.2).

Lodging, event space, and some meals shall be required (see paragraph 4.4 for details on meals). Flexible cut-off/cancellation date of 72 hours prior to arrival is required.

4.1. Lodging Requirements

1. Lodging rates shall be inclusive of any surcharges.

2. Up to 25 guest rooms for event attendees and staff on Saturday and Sunday nights of the event.

3. Check-in shall be between 1500 hours and 2300 hours on Friday of the event.

4. Check-out shall be at 1200 hours on Sunday of the event.

5. All guest rooms shall have free basic amenities: Wi-Fi, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, Singles event Married event Family event

All guest rooms shall be at least Queens and have a private bathroom with toilet and shower/bathtub facilities.

All guest rooms shall be at least Kings and have a private bathroom with toilet and shower/bathtub facilities.

All guest rooms shall be a double occupancy, individual/private sleeping room with a toilet and shower/bathtub facilities.

Attachment 2

2 revised 12 July 2018 telephone, television, refrigerator, and microwave.

6. All incidental expenses such as room service, telephone calls, movie/game rentals, etc. are the responsibility of the individual attendee and shall be billed to the individual. The government shall not be responsible for individual charges/incidentals.

7. Reservations shall be made through the Chaplains’ Office and guest information shall be provided to the Vendor periodically, with final guest list provided 72 hours prior to the event commencement. Any rooms not reserved by this deadline may be released from the block and made available for sale to the general public.

8. Cancellations and substitutions will be allowed up to 72 hours prior to event commencement.

4.2. Event Space Requirements

1. The venue shall have a swimming pool which is open to guests during the retreat event.

2. The venue shall have a hot tub which is open to guests during the retreat event.

3. Meeting room shall be provided from 0730 hours to 1700 hours on Saturday, and from 0730 hours to

1200 hours on Sunday of the event.

4. Each meeting room table shall have tablecloths, pens and writing pads.

5. Each meeting room table shall have a full water pitcher and drinking cups.

6. Coffee and tea shall be available in the meeting room both days of the event.

7. Only for Friday: A small table and chair, extension cord, access to Wi-Fi, and an electrical outlet shall be provided in the lobby area from 1600 hours to 2100 hours for event registration.

4.3. Audio/Visual Requirements

1. The meeting room shall have a functioning projector and a projection screen.

2. The meeting room shall have a functioning microphone and speaker(s).

3. The meeting room shall have Wi-Fi capable of playing/streaming video presentations.

4. An extension cord shall be provided.

5. The Chaplains’ Office may use some of its own audio/visual equipment in the meeting room, and shall have the ability to patch into the Vendor’s sound system (or use room speakers) and existing electrical outlets with no hotel or usage patch fees.

4.4. Meal Requirements

1. A full hot breakfast with a minimum of one hot meat, hot eggs and a hot starch must be provided to all event attendees (up to 20 for Singles/Family events; up to 40 for Married events) on both Saturday and Sunday of the event. This can be either an open breakfast that is available to all hotel guests or a meal provided exclusively to event attendees.

2. Breakfast must be available by 0800 hours on Saturday and Sunday of the event.

3. A hot lunch must be provided at 1200 hours on both Saturday and Sunday of the event to all event attendees (up to 20 for Singles/Family events; up to 40 for Married events). The meal items will be negotiated with the Vendor after award.

4. A minimum of water, hot coffee, and hot tea shall be provided for each meal.

5. The final number of meals shall be provided 72 hours prior to event commencement. Separate numbers for adults ages 12 and over and for children ages 11 and under will be provided.

Singles event Married event Family event

The meeting room shall be able to accommodate a minimum of 20 adults;

each table shall sit 4 adults.

The meeting room shall be able to accommodate a minimum of 40 adults;

each table shall sit 4 adults.

The meeting room shall be able to accommodate a minimum of 20 adults;

each table shall sit 4 adults.

3 revised 12 July 2018

4.5. Child Care Space Requirements (only applies to Family or Singles events)

1. A child care space in an actual meeting room shall be provided from 0730 hours to 1700 hours on

Saturday, and from 0730 hours to 1200 hours on Sunday of the event.

2. The child care space shall accommodate at least 25 children.

3. The child care room shall be within 50 feet of restrooms.

4. The child care room shall have a refrigerator.

5. The child care room shall have at least three tables and 25 chairs.

6. The Chaplains’ Office shall provide the approximate number of children attending the event no later than 72 hours prior to the event commencement.

4.6. Additional Requirements

7. Complimentary overnight parking shall be included for all attendees and staff.

8. Use of all tables and tablecloths shall be included.

9. Flexible cut-off date of 72 hours prior to event. No cancellation fees shall apply up to 72 hours prior to event.

10. No attrition fees.

11. Final invoice shall be provided within 5 calendar days of event.

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WD 96-0061 (Rev.-35) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/16/2018

FL/HH/MS

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210

Daniel W. Simms Division of Wage | Wage Determination No: 1996-0061 Director Determinations | Revision No: 35 | Date Of Revision: 1/10/2018 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.35 for calendar year 2018 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.35 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2018. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts State: Alaska Area: Alaska Statewide

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

Food & Lodging:

07041 - Cook I 15.35 07042 - Cook II 18.65 07070 - Dishwasher 10.94 07130 - Food Service Worker 12.05 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 10.94 11060 - Elevator Operator 10.94 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 12.05 11240 - Maid or Houseman 12.05 99030 - Cashier 12.05 99050 - Desk Clerk (see 1) 12.05

Halfway House & Residential Community Treatment:

01011 - Accounting Clerk I 14.01 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 15.48 01111 - General Clerk I 12.70 01311 - Secretary I 17.10 01611 - Word Processor I 12.70 07041 - Cook I 15.35 07042 - Cook II 18.65 07070 - Dishwasher 10.94 07130 - Food Service Worker 12.05 11150 - Janitor 12.05 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 12.05

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11240 - Maid or Houseman 12.05 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 16.43 27101 - Guard I 12.76 27102 - Guard II 13.88 99050 - Desk Clerk (see 1) 12.70

Moving & Storage:

21020 - Forklift Operator 15.35 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 13.16 21110 - Shipping Packer 15.35 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 15.35 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 15.35 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 16.43 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 17.56 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 18.65 Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.41 per hour or $176.40 per week or $764.40 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.13 per hour, or $165.20 per week, or $715.87 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174) https://wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/non-std/96-0061.sca?v=35 3/4

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE

FOLLOWING:

1) Rates are applicable only under the appropriate occupational category.

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE

Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444)

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be https://wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/non-std/96-0061.sca?v=35 4/4 retroactive to the commencement date of the contract (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iv)(C)(vi)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the contractor.

6) The contractor informs the affected employees.

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" (the Directory) should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination.