Demolish Heat Detectors

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Demolish Heat Detectors services in Hanger 199 at Cannon AFB, NM prepared IAW the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will NOT be issued. The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), no. FA4855-13-T-0007, incorporating provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DPN) 20130808, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2013-0327. This procurement is a total small business set-aside IAW FAR 19.502-2(a). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), the size standard of which is $14,000,000 in annual receipts (not to exceed). DESCRIPTION: Demolish Heat Detectors in Hanger 199 REQUIREMENTS: Contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, transportation, tools and materials necessary to provide the following services: CLIN 0001: Demolish Heat Detectors Description: Demolish Heat Detection System in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) Unit of Issue: Monthly ATTACHMENTS: The following items are available in attachment form to this combined synopsis/solicitation: 1) PWS Demolish Heat Detection H199 (22 Aug 13)- 8 Pages 2) AS-Built Drawings (for reference only)- 8 Pages 3) Demolition Drawings H199 (22 Aug 2013)- 5 Pages SITE VISIT: A site visit is scheduled for 4 September 2013 at 0900 MDT at Hanger 199, Cannon AFB; interested contractors must contact the POCs listed at the bottom of this notice for more information and to coordinate attendance. Attendance to the site visit is not mandatory but highly encouraged. Submit any questions to the attention of SSgt Benjamin L. Crain via email benjamin.crain@cannon.af.mil or Ms. Dawn M. Armant via email dawn.armant@cannon.af.mil. No questions shall be accepted after 3:30 PM MDT, September 6, 2013. This notice will be amended with any questions and answers or new information at the site visit. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Notice to all Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government anticipates award of this contract on 23 September, 2013 with performance start date of 25 September, 2013. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Include DUNS number and CAGE code in quote. For how to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code go to www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Hanger 199, Cannon AFB, NM PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Desired period of performance: 25 Sept 2013 through 23 Jan 2014 DEADLINE: Offers AND completed Representations and Certifications (if not available in SAM), are due by 4:30 PM MDT on September 18, 2013. Only written quotes will be accepted. Submit quotes to SSgt Benjamin L. Crain via email benjamin.crain@cannon.af.mil or Ms. Dawn M. Armant via email dawn.armant@cannon.af.mil. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following FAR, DFARS and AFFARS provisions and clauses apply: Reference the attached document titled, "FA4855-13-T-0007 Combo Synopsis/Solicitation with All Clauses and Provisions," available online at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation MAY 2011 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUL 2013 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items JAN 1999 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items JUL 2013 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JUN 2013 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent DEC 2007 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright Infringement DEC 2007 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements APR 1984 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-13 Inspection--Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements AUG 1996 52.246-25 Limitation Of Liability--Services FEB 1997 52.247-12 Supervision, Labor, or Materials APR 1984 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV 2011 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A ALTERNATE A, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAY 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2013) (DEVIATION) (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(i) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) Reserved. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 1989) In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 21.00+Fringe Benefits 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 19.23+Fringe Benefits HEALTH & WELFARE: $3.81 per hour or $152.40 per week or $660.40 per month (End of clause) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications. (DEC 2012) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- Person-- (1) Means-- (i) A natural person; (ii) A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, financial institution, insurer, underwriter, guarantor, and any other business organization, any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, and any governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (iii) Any successor to any entity described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this definition; and (2) Does not include a government or governmental entity that is not operating as a business enterprise. Sensitive technology-- (1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-- (i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or (ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and (2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)). (b) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov. (c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with 25.703-4, by submission of its offer, the offeror- (1) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran; (2) Certifies that the offeror, or any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran's ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and (3) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $3,000 with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at http://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/t11sdn.pdf). (d) Exception for trade agreements. The representation requirement of paragraph (c)(1) and the certification requirements of paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this provision do not apply if- (1) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-4, 52.225-6, 52.225-12, 52.225-24, or comparable agency provision); and (2) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material. (End of provision) 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/these address(es): FAR--http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html DFARS--http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfdfara.htm AFFARS--http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfaffara.htm (End of provision 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/these address(es): FAR--http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html DFARS--http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfdfara.htm AFFARS--http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfaffara.htm (End of clause) 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause) 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (MAY 2002) ALTERNATE III (MAY 2002) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause -- (1) "Components" means articles, materials, and supplies incorporated directly into end products at any level of manufacture, fabrication, or assembly by the Contractor or any subcontractor. (2) "Department of Defense" (DoD) means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and defense agencies. (3) "Foreign flag vessel" means any vessel that is not a U.S.-flag vessel. (4) "Ocean transportation" means any transportation aboard a ship, vessel, boat, barge, or ferry through international waters. (5) "Subcontractor" means a supplier, materialman, distributor, or vendor at any level below the prime contractor whose contractual obligation to perform results from, or is conditioned upon, award of the prime contract and who is performing any part of the work or other requirement of the prime contract. (6) "Supplies" means all property, except land and interests in land, that is clearly identifiable for eventual use by or owned by the DoD at the time of transportation by sea. (i) An item is clearly identifiable for eventual use by the DoD if, for example, the contract documentation contains a reference to a DoD contract number or a military destination. (ii) "Supplies" includes (but is not limited to) public works; buildings and facilities; ships; floating equipment and vessels of every character, type, and description, with parts, subassemblies, accessories, and equipment; machine tools; material; equipment; stores of all kinds; end items; construction materials; and components of the foregoing. (7) "U.S.-flag vessel" means a vessel of the United States or belonging to the United States, including any vessel registered or having national status under the laws of the United States. (b)(1) The Contractor shall use U.S.-flag vessels when transporting any supplies by sea under this contract. (2) A subcontractor transporting supplies by sea under this contract shall use U.S.-flag vessels if-- (i) This contract is a construction contract; or (ii) The supplies being transported are-- (A) Noncommercial items; or (B) Commercial items that-- (1) The Contractor is reselling or distributing to the Government without adding value (generally, the Contractor does not add value to items that it contracts for f.o.b. destination shipment); (2) Are shipped in direct support of U.S. military contingency operations, exercises, or forces deployed in humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or (3) Are commissary or exchange cargoes transported outside of the Defense Transportation System in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2643. (c) The Contractor and its subcontractors may request that the Contracting Officer authorize shipment in foreign-flag vessels, or designate available U.S.-flag vessels, if the Contractor or a subcontractor believes that -- (1) U.S.-flag vessels are not available for timely shipment; (2) The freight charges are inordinately excessive or unreasonable; or (3) Freight charges are higher than charges to private persons for transportation of like goods. (d) The Contractor must submit any request for use of other than U.S.-flag vessels in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days prior to the sailing date necessary to meet its delivery schedules. The Contracting Officer will process requests submitted after such date(s) as expeditiously as possible, but the Contracting Officer's failure to grant approvals to meet the shipper's sailing date will not of itself constitute a compensable delay under this or any other clause of this contract. Requests shall contain at a minimum -- (1) Type, weight, and cube of cargo; (2) Required shipping date; (3) Special handling and discharge requirements; (4) Loading and discharge points; (5) Name of shipper and consignee; (6) Prime contract number; and (7) A documented description of efforts made to secure U.S.-flag vessels, including points of contact (with names and telephone numbers) with at least two U.S.-flag carriers contacted. Copies of telephone notes, telegraphic and facsimile message or letters will be sufficient for this purpose. (e) The Contractor shall, within 30 days after each shipment covered by this clause, provide the Contracting Officer and the Maritime Administration, Office of Cargo Preference, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590, one copy of the rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bill of lading, which shall contain the following information: (1) Prime contract number; (2) Name of vessel; (3) Vessel flag of registry; (4) Date of loading; (5) Port of loading; (6) Port of final discharge; (7) Description of commodity; (8) Gross weight in pounds and cubic feet if available; (9) Total ocean freight in U.S. dollars; and (10) Name of the steamship company. (f) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in subcontracts that are for a type of supplies described in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause. (End of clause) 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (NOV 2012) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA ombudsmen, Col Tara L. Morrison, HQ AFSOC/A7K, 427 Cody Avenue (Bldg 90333), Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-5407, Phone: (850) 554-3990, DSN: 579-3990, Fax: (850) 884-2476, Email: Tara.morrison@hurlburt.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) 5352.209-9001 POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ALT 1 (Oct 2010) (b) The organizational conflict of interest clause in this solicitation may not be modified or deleted. (End of clause) 5352.223-9001 HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS (NOV 2012) (a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall: (1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and (2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes. (b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract. (c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract. (End of clause) 5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (NOV 2012) (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass, and contact the contract administrator for clarification and questions. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. (End of clause) CAFB 2009-1 VPP Elements for Requirements Documents (6 APRIL 2009) Service and construction requirement documents shall include the following specifications for "applicable contractors:" 1. DEFINITIONS: Applicable contractors. These requirements apply only to contractors whose employees work more than 1000 hours per quarter on a government installation, Days Away, Restricted, and or Transfer Case Incident Rate (DART). Number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, and/or job transfer that a site has experienced in a given time frame. Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR). Total number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees that a site has experienced in a given time frame. 2. Cannon AFB is in the process of pursuing VPP recognition or has already been recognized under the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). VPP impacts all "applicable contractors" operating on Air Force Installations. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of VPP as well as full compliance with OSHA requirements. Contractors (to include applicable contractors), whether regularly involved in routine site operations or engaged in temporary projects such as construction or repair, must follow the safety and health rules of the installation or VPP site. Detailed information on VPP is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html. 3. Applicable contractors are required to submit their TCIR and DART rates and OSHA Form 300A annually to the contracting office for consolidation and submission as part of the installation's annual VPP Safety and Health Management report. TCIR and DART rates are due by the 15th of January of each year. 4. An applicable contractor's Quality Control Plan must identify the processes and procedures the contractor will use to track compliance with the Safety and Health Plan, and the process and procedures that will be used to correct violations. 5. It is the applicable contractor's sole responsibility for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Public Law 91-596). The contractor must submit a Safety and Health Plan and corresponding site safety checklist to the contracting officer 10 days after contract award. The contractor's plan shall include appropriate measures to ensure the contractor reacts promptly to investigate, correct and track alleged safety & health violations and/or uncontrolled hazards in contractor work areas. Additional, installation specific references and policies may be included/attached to this section. The plan shall: 5.1. demonstrate a management commitment to employee safety and health; 5.2. identify the application of the safety and health plan to subcontractors; 5.3. identify the roles and responsibilities of the following individuals: 5.3.1. Management; 5.3.2. Supervisors; 5.3.3. Employees; 5.3.4. Safety Coordinator; 5.4. identify applicable safety rules and regulations; 5.5. include a worksite hazard analysis to include base-line hazard identification and required control measures; 5.6. include a job site analysis to include hazards of tasks required to control measures; 5.7. identify employee safety and health training requirements and the documentation process; 5.8. include a workplace inspection frequency, to include identifying the individual conducting the inspections; 5.9. include employee hazard reporting procedures; 5.10. identify individual(s) responsible for corrective action hazards; 5.11. identify first aid/injury procedures; 5.12. identify procedures for accident investigation and reporting; 5.13. identify emergency response procedures; and 5.14. identify the process for tracking controlled hazards in contractor work areas 6. An applicable contractor is responsible for establishing these requirements for all subcontractors who qualify as applicable contractors under the resulting contract. CAFB 2012-03 Contractor Manpower Reporting (19 Nov 2012) The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the United States Air Force via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.ecmra.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October* of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the CMRA help desk. *Reporting Period: Contractors are required to input data by 31 October of each year. However, due to the delayed implementation, input of FY12 data is required by 31 March 13. ...