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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF DECEMBER 09, 2015 FBO #5129
SOLICITATION NOTICE

J -- BALLAST TANK CLEANING

Notice Date: 12/7/2015
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 488320 — Marine Cargo Handling
Contracting Office: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE District, Memphis, Attn: CEMVM-CT, 167 North Main Street, Room B-202, Memphis, Tennessee, 38103-1894, United States
ZIP Code: 38103-1894
Solicitation Number: W912EQ-16-Q-0006
Archive Date: 12/24/2015
Point of Contact: Valerie Marshall, Phone: 9015443619
E-Mail Address: valerie.marshall@usace.army.mil
(valerie.marshall@usace.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912EQ-16-Q-0006 and is being issued as a Request for Quote. This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 488320 with the size standards of $38.5 Million. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes may be submitted in hard copy or electronically, either through regular mail, email, or by facsimile. Regardless of method of delivery it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure receipt of quotes by the time and date stated herein. Contractors shall submit a lump sum quotation on company letterhead to include all charges for the below listed items to be delivered in accordance with the specifications listed below: SPECIFICATIONS: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District has a requirement for Removal of Water in Ballast Tanks on SWL Crane Barge. The service shall be provided at USACE Ensley Engineer Yard, 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, Tennessee, 38109. Service shall be performed as soon as possible and completed within 2 weeks after contract award. Point of Contact for questions regarding supply specifications is Paul Lacy (901) 785-6070. CLIN 0001 - Removal of Water in Ballast Tanks on SWL Crane Barge, approximately 20,000 gallons SEE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT, PARTICULARLY PART 5 AMOUNT PER GALLON__________________ TOTAL AMOUNT________________________ Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by email to Valerie Marshall at valerie.marshall@usace.army.mil. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered. Contractors shall submit quote on company letterhead to include pricing for the requested service items, with its unit price, extended price, freight (delivery) charge, total price, delivery date, prompt payment terms, remittance address, Tax Identification Number, DUNS number, and Cage Code. Contractor shall submit completed clause 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certifications, Commercial Items. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses can be accessed electronically at website: http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items: Price and Past Performance. Basis of Award - The Government will award a contract, from this solicitation to the responsible Offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government based on price. Offeror's price quote will be evaluated to determine price reasonableness. Prices which are excessively high or low may be considered unrealistic and unreasonable may receive no further consideration. (Paragraph 2) A review of past performance will be conducted on this requirement. However, this order will be evaluated to assure that orders are not provided to debarred contractors. In addition, contractors with known performance issues identified in determining the contractor's responsibility per FAR Part 9 will be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer and may be considered in making the awards. FAR Part 9, Contractor Qualification, requires that purchases shall be made from, and contracts shall be awarded to, responsible contractors. Past failures to perform, apply sufficient tenacity to performance, failure to meet quality requirements, terminations for default and less than satisfactory ratings by the customer will be a significant factor in a determination of unsatisfactory performance. Requesting two past performance questionnaires demonstrating performance of relevant work, to be completed and returned with solicitation. (Past Performance Questionnaire is attached). If offeror has no past performance of this nature, a neutral rating will be given per FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation FAR 52.252-2 Clauses to Incorporate by Reference (HTTP://FARSITE.HILL.AF.MIL) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms The following are applicable under FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Dev): FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). FAR 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2015) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658 FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (SAM) The following DFARS Clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses and provisions can be accessed electronically at website, http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7004 System for Award Management, Alternate A DFARS 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. DFARS 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors DFARS 252.211-7003 Identification and Valuation DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources of Subcontracting DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Wage Determination Number: 2005-2495 - Revision No. 19: dated 07/08/2015 is applicable to this solicitation. Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by Tuesday, December 9, 2015 no later than 10:00 AM (CST) at 167 North Main Street B202, Memphis, TN 38103. Quotes should be marked with solicitation number W912EQ-16-Q-0006 addressed to Valerie Marshall, Phone (901) 544-3619, Fax (901) 544-3710, email: valerie.marshall @usace.army.mil. Vendors not registered in System for Award Management Registration (SAM) database prior to award will not be eligible for award. Vendors must also be registered in SAM under the applicable NAICS code (488320) as indicated in this RFQ to be considered for award. Vendors may register for SAM online at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. NOTICE TO BIDDERS A. The following documentation must be submitted with your quote for evaluation 1. Provide pricing for line items above on your company letterhead; include Dun's Number & Cage Code 2. Representations and Certifications 3. All amendments must be acknowledged B. Offerors ADDRESS - Prospective Offerors should indicate in the offer, the address to which payment and/or correspondence should be mailed. C. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO SOLICITATION CLOSING - The right is reserved as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications prior to the date set for quotes. Such revisions and amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Quote. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices bid or both, the date set for opening quotes may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing officer will enable offerors to revise their quote. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for quote response time. D. Required System for Award Management Registration - By submission of a quote, the Offerors acknowledges the requirement that prospective awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this quote. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or at: http://www.sam.gov. E. Basis of Award - The Government will award a purchase order, from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible Offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Governments' specifications, price and past performance. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) Cleaning of the SWL DMT Crane Barge 1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide for the removal of approximately 20,000 gallons of water/oil mix from the two (2) ballast tanks of the SWL DMT Crane Barge located at USACE Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY), 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109. 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 remove approximately 20,000 gallons of water/oil mix from the two (2) ballast tanks of the SWL DMT Crane Barge clean and certify for hot work 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: The DMT Crane Barge is 155 ft. (L) x 35 ft. (W) x 8 ft. (D) barge used to support a crane. The two (2) ballast tanks have approximately 20,000 gallons of a water/oil mixture presently. Cleaning and certifying for hot work the compartment of the SWL SMT Crane Barge is necessary to perform inspection welding repairs to the hull of the barge. 1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall remove all liquids and certify for hot work the compartment/two (2) ballast tanks of the SWL DMT Crane Barge 1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall clean and free from all mud, water, and debris the compartment of the barge and certify them for hot work. 1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance for this project is to be completed within two weeks after award. 1.6 General Information: The SWL DMT Crane Barge will be moored at Ensley Engineer Yard, 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38019. 1.6.1 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). QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN For Cleaning of the SWL DMT Crane Barge This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is provided for information on the cleaning and certifying for hot work requirements, the level of performance expectations and how the designated government personnel will confirm the services provided are acceptable. The methods of surveillance and procedures may change after contract award based on acceptance of the contractor's Quality Control Plan or a partnering agreement which establishes the metrics to be used, or improve contractor performance. The contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is quality assurance to ensure contract standards are achieved. This contract provides for cleaning and degassing on the SWL DMT Crane located at USACE Ensley Engineer Yard. The following table is established to measure compliance of quality assurance: Deliverable Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level Method/Frequency Compliance Level Contractor provide Cleaning of the two (2) ballast tanks of the SWL DMT Crane Barge Timeliness, Neatness, Professionalism No more than 3 valid customer complaints not corrected within one day. Direct observation/Periodic Inspection Contractor provide removal of all oil/water mix, mud, water, and debris inside the barge compartment Timeliness, Neatness, Professionalism No more than 3 valid customer complaints not corrected within one day. Direct observation/Periodic Inspection Responses to inquiries Response to COR made within two hours of receipt No more than 3 valid customer complaints Random. Direct observation/Periodic Inspection Marine Chemist Certificate Certified Marine Chemist Certificate stating all areas safe for hot work Cleaning and Maintain safe work area Timeliness, Neatness. Keep the premises in clean and safe condition; must be completed satisfactorily. No more than 3 valid customer complaints not corrected within one day. Direct observation/Periodic Inspection Compliance Level and Date. This column is used to determine whether the deliverables required meet the Acceptable Quality Level on the QASP. It will be used to provide documentation for deficiencies requiring payment adjustment or other action from the contractor. The compliance block is filled out using a color code (Green, Yellow or Red): • Green = Deliverable required has been met in a satisfactory manner. • Yellow = Deliverable required is not being consistently met satisfactorily; attention is needed in certain areas. • Red = Deliverable is not being met. 1.6.2 Recognized Holidays: The service is not required to be available during Federal 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 1.6.3 Hours of Operation: Normal business hours at Ensley Engineer Yard are 0630-1700 Monday through Thursday. Contractor hours and start date may be adjusted. If alternate hours are requested, this must be agreed upon by Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and contractor. 1.6.4 Place of Performance: The work will be performed at Ensley Engineer Yard, 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109. 1.6.5 Site Visit: It is highly recommended that contractors schedule a site visit prior to submitting a quote.. 1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. 1.6.7.1 PHYSICAL Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use, if needed. 1.6.7.2 Key Control N/A 1.6.7.2.1. N/A 1.6.7.2.2. N/A 1.6.7.3 N/A 1.6.8 Special Qualifications: None. 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. 1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be Andrea Williams, Chief, Civil Engineer. 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 following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Andrea Williams, Chief of Plant Section, Terrance Knowlton, Assistant Chief of Plant Section. 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 3:30p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. 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. All contract employees will be required to wear a badge identifying them as contractor employees at all times while at the Government installation. 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. The name and contact information of the supervisor/foreman that will be on-site must be provided to the COR at the commencement of work. Should this information change the COR is to be notified immediately. 1.6.13 Contractor Travel: N/A 1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: None 1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights. 1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor's mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI. 1.6.17 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: N/A PART 2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS 2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS: 2.1. DEFINITIONS: 2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having 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-physical things such as meeting minutes. 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. Is defined as 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 PART 3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES 3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES: 3.1. Services: N/A 3.2 Facilities: N/A 3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide reasonable utilities at its discretion. 3.4 Equipment: N/A 3.5 Materials: N/A PART 4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES 4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 4.1 General: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to clean and degas the two (2) ballast tanks of the SWL DMT Crane and certify safe for hot work as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. At project completion the Contractor and the Contracting Officer's Representative will make a joint visual inspection of the project and needed repairs for contractor damage, if found, will be noted and made immediately by the contractor at no additional cost to the government. The contractor is solely responsible for Quality Control and managing contractor employees performing under this contract. 4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: N/A 4.3. Materials: N/A 4.4. Equipment: N/A PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS 5. Specific Tasks: 5.1. Basic Services. The Contractor shall clean, removing all oil/water mixture, mud, water and debris from the two (2) ballast tanks of the SWL DMT Crane barge and certify the barge compartment safe for hot work. The two (2) ballast tanks contain approximately 20,000 gallons of water/oil mix. The SWL DMT Crane Barge is a 155 ft. (L) x 35 ft. (W) x 8 ft. (D) barge with approximately fifteen (15) compartments used to support a crane. Cleaning and certifying for hot work the compartment of the SWL DMT Crane Barge is necessary to perform inspection of the barge and perform welding repairs to the hull as necessary. These compartments will require confined space entry permits. It is estimated that 1 tank contains approximately 16,000 gallons and the other contains approximately 4,000 gallons. 5.2 Protective measures - general. The Contractor shall furnish and install all protective coverings to seal off and protect all non-affected vessel's components, equipment, and spaces in the vicinity of the work area against contamination during the performance of work. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall remove all installed protective measures, inspect for the presence of contamination, and return all contaminated equipment, components, and spaces to original condition of cleanliness. Plug all inlet and outlet piping in the compartment as necessary to prevent contaminants from entering. Use plugs with an attached lanyard, ring or other system that will ensure plugs are not lost in the pipe openings. Maintain a plug accountability log outside the tank to prevent any of the installed temporary plugs from being lost inside the tank or forgotten inside at tank closure. Submit this log to the COR after completion of work item. The Contractor shall remove all interferences in way of specified work, as necessary, without regard to whether interferences are listed in applicable work items; restore all removed interferences upon completion of the specified work. The Contractor may exercise the discretion to work around certain interferences, when possible, so long as the specified work issuccessfully accomplished. Content removal. Remove and dispose of all contents, fluids, and/or residues in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations Cleaning requirements. Remove access cover(s). Clean all tank structure's interior surfaces free of all foreign materials, sediment, and sludge. Remove all persistent residues, taking care not to damage any existing coating system. Collect, contain, and dispose of all wash media, residues, and cleaning materials in accordance with all Federal, state, and local regulations. FINAL INSPECTION All work performed shall be jointly inspected by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer's Representative. Repeated failed inspections may result in a finding that the contractor has defaulted. The COR will determine if the areas listed herein have been properly cleaned by receiving a certified marine chemist signed gas free "safe for hot work certificate". If any area cleaned cannot be certified for hot work, it will be determined that the contractor has not met its obligation and the areas will have to be re-cleaned. Repeated failed inspections may result in a finding that the contractor has defaulted. A certificate from a certified marine chemist indicating all areas clean and safe for hot work must be provided to the COR upon completion. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Contractors are required to adhere to Corps of Engineers safety policies. Safety information can be obtained from Robert Shover, Safety Officer, at 901-544-3150. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM: Prior to work commencement, the contractor's site-specific accident prevention plan is to be reviewed and found acceptable by the designated Government personnel. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, 15 November 2014, Appendix A provides a Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan for accident prevention plans. Prior to the project beginning, a safety conference with the corps' representative and safety officer will be held with the contractor's employees. At a minimum, fall, respirator, eye protection, confined space requirements per 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1910.146, and the contractor's site-specific accident prevention plan will be discussed in a pre-start up conference. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTING: Report all accidents immediately to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Additionally, the contractor shall thoroughly investigate the accident and submit the findings of the investigation along with appropriate corrective actions to the Contracting Officer, on ENG Form 3394, as soon as possible but no later than two [2] working days following the accident. Implement corrective actions as soon as reasonably possible. Supervisor's Responsibilities: For job related injuries which require medical treatment, a supervisor of the injured employee shall accompany the injured employee to the medical treatment facility and explain the employee's regular duties and the availability of "Light Duty" so the injured employee can return to work as soon as medically possible. MACHINERY AND MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT: All equipment shall be inspected prior to use on this contract. All equipment shall be re-inspected prior to use any time it is removed and subsequently returned to the contract site for use. Documentation of equipment inspections shall be made available to the Contracting Officer upon request. All equipment shall be properly guarded. FIRST AID/CPR REQUIREMENTS: At least one employee shall be certified in CPR and first-aid pre shift/per site. Proof of certification shall be provided to the COR. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: The Contractor will be responsible for the following environmental concerns: Contractor is responsible for and must document containment and disposal of all waste generated during the project. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. No waste of any kind is to enter the lake. If contamination occurs, it will be the contractor's responsibility for immediate remediation. Any degreasing agents used must be environmentally safe. The compartment cleaning portion of this project involves "confined spaces" and therefore requires technicians and operators to be trained and certified to satisfy the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1910.146. Documentation of such training is required. Material Safety Data Sheets for all materials will be maintained on site and a copy will be provided to the COR. CONTRACTING OFFICER /CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE: The Contracting Officer's Representative, or COR, is appointed by the Contracting Officer as the representative overseeing contractor operations. No instructions of the Contracting Officer's Representative or lack thereof will at any time relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of complying fully with all requirements of statement of work and the contract. The Contracting Officer's Representative is not authorized to waive or alter in any respect any of the terms or requirements of the contract, or to make additional requirements. CONTRACTING OFFICER: The Contracting Officer is the only Government representative with the authority to bind the Government and make changes to the contract. Any changes to the contract involving an increase or decrease in funds or performance period will be issued by formal contract modification. 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 known 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. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, 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. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 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/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility 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 installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. 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, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally 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 project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training. All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. No later than 10 days prior to commencement of work under this contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Security and Law Enforcement Office, ATTN: Chief of Security, a list of all personnel, vehicles and equipment that may be used during work under this contract. Contractor personnel using privately owned vehicles will be required to show vehicle registration, valid driver licenses, and proof of automobile liability insurance. Chief of Security and Law Enforcement office is located in Room 117 of the Clifford Davis Federal Building, Memphis, Tennessee 38103-1894, Telephone (901) 544-4007. COLLECT CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.&emsp; PART 6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS 6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS) The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. 6.1. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS The Contractor shall be aware of the following list of Compliance Documents, necessary for successful completion of this requirement. EM-385-1-1 --Army Corp of Engineers, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, Nov 2014 6.2 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS The following list of submittals will be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative as required. Accident Prevention Plan Accident Investigation Forms, as required CPR Certifications MSDS Submissions Training Certifications for 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1910.146. Certificate of Atmospheric Condition for confined space entry Marine Chemist credentials Certified Marine Chemist Certificate - Safe for Hot Work Subcontractor information as appropriate The contractor shall conduct quality control of its work and provide the COR with weekly QC reports. The COR will spot check the report and conduct periodic verification inspections. PART 7 ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING 7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List: 7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 - Performance Requirements Summary 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 Standard Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance PRS # 1. The Contractor shall clean, removing Water/oil mixture, water, mud, and debris the two (2) ballast tanks of the barge Barge compartment must be clean and free from water, oil, mud, and debris and able to be certified for hot work. Full Government Acceptance. Government Representatives to perform 100 Percent inspection. PRS # 2. The Contractor shall provide a certificate from certified marine chemist indicating two (2) ballast tanks and surrounding areas are safe for hot work The contractor must provide written certification that all compartments are safe for hot work. Full Government Acceptance. Government Representatives to perform 100 Percent inspection.
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