Fort Bragg Perimeter Fence Maintenance and Repair

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Technical Exhibit 4_Fence Specifications_Perimeter Fence Maintenance.pdf", appears to be a technical exhibit detailing fence specifications. While the exact purpose within a specific solicitation is not detailed, such exhibits typically provide detailed technical requirements, specifications, or standards for materials, construction, or maintenance related to fencing.

• Fence Specifications: Likely includes details on types of fences, materials, dimensions, installation methods, and performance requirements.
• Perimeter Fence Maintenance: May outline specific maintenance procedures, schedules, or requirements for perimeter fences.
• Technical Details: Contains technical data, drawings, or standards relevant to the construction or maintenance of fences.

Bidders responding to an opportunity that includes this exhibit must carefully review its contents to understand the precise technical requirements for any fencing work. This includes understanding the types of fences to be installed or maintained, the materials to be used, and any specific maintenance obligations. Failure to comply with these detailed specifications could lead to non-compliance with the solicitation's requirements and impact proposal evaluation or contract performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides maps and associated distances for various perimeter fence lines and routes within Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty). It appears to be an attachment to a larger solicitation or contract, likely related to perimeter fence maintenance or security.

• Maps: Aerial views of different areas within Fort Bragg, highlighting specific routes or fence lines.
• Distances: Calculated lengths of these routes or fence lines, provided in miles and sometimes feet or kilometers.
• Locations: Identifies specific areas such as "Main Post," "Linden Oaks," "Ammo Supply Point," "Simmons AAF," and "Camp Mackall," among others.
• Routes: Delineated paths, often with markers indicating measured segments and total distances.

This document is crucial for bidders involved in opportunities related to perimeter fence maintenance, security, or any service requiring knowledge of the physical layout and distances across Fort Bragg. It provides essential data for:

• Scope Assessment: Understanding the extent of areas to be covered.
• Resource Planning: Estimating travel time, personnel, and equipment needs.
• Proposal Development: Accurately pricing services based on the physical scope of work.
• Site Familiarization: Visualizing the operational environment.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for comprehensive management, supervision, and execution of maintenance, repair, and inspection services for approximately 80 miles of perimeter fence, including all gates, across multiple locations at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and surrounding areas.

• Maintenance and Repair: Includes fence, gates, posts, braces, rails, tension rods, wires, and accessories. Specific repair tasks include addressing breaches with rebar and ensuring proper spacing and securing of fence components.

• Clear Zone Maintenance: Maintaining a minimum 4-foot clear zone on the outside and inside of the perimeter fence, extending vertically up to 10 feet above the fence. This includes trimming trees and removing vegetation.

• Inspections: Monthly inspection of the entire perimeter fence for damage, vegetation in the clear zone, and erosion. Immediate notification to the COR of any issues.

• Vegetation Management: Weekly inspection, trimming, and vegetation clearing schedule.

• Chemical Application: Requires COR approval for any proposed chemicals, adherence to the Fort Bragg Integrated Pest Management Plan, and use of licensed applicators. Extreme caution must be taken to prevent contamination.

• Erosion Control: Repairing eroded areas to original slope or condition, including filling with structural fill and placing topsoil.

• Repairs: Zero deviation from performance standard for fence repairs, with immediate notification to COR of security breaches.

• Clear Zone: No more than 5% deviation from performance standard for clear zone maintenance.

• Inspections: Zero deviation from performance standard for monthly fence and gate inspections.

• Restricted Access Signs: No more than 10% deviation from performance standard for attaching restricted access signs.

• Herbicide Application: Zero deviation from performance standard when applying herbicides.

• Erosion Control: No more than 5% deviation from performance standard for repairing eroded areas.

• Service Calls: Response times vary by priority (Priority 1: 2 hours, 24/7; Priority 2: 24 hours, business hours; Priority 3: 24 hours, business hours). Completion times also vary (Priority 1: 24 hours; Priority 2: 7 working days; Priority 3: 30 working days).

• Work Area Cleanup: No more than 5% deviation from performance standard, with all areas free of vegetation, trash, and debris.

• Period of Performance: Base period of 12 months with 4 option years of 12 months each.

• Place of Performance: Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield (Pope AAF), Camp Mackall, Simmons Army Airfield (Simmons AAF), Vass Road Ammo Supply Point (Vass Road ASP), and Linden Oaks, North Carolina.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with a cost-reimbursable line item for Other Direct Costs (ODCs).

• Security: Contractor must develop and implement a physical security plan, comply with identity verification requirements, and complete Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training and iWatch training.

• Personnel: Employees must be legal U.S. residents and able to communicate in English. Key personnel include a Project Manager (PM) and Assistant Project Manager (APM).

• Quality Control: Contractor must provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Deliverables: Numerous deliverables are specified, including security plans, training certificates, pass logs, resumes, QCP, phase-in/phase-out plans, accident reports, safety plans, spill plans, and monthly reports.

• Environmental Compliance: Adherence to environmental objectives, including maximizing utilization of preferable and bio-based products, and minimizing hazardous waste.

• Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Reimbursement for authorized repair/replacement parts and materials. ODCs must be pre-approved by the COR.

• Traffic Flow: Ensure uninterrupted flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

• Property Damage: Contractor is responsible for restoring any damage to Government Real Property caused by their operations.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only to gauge industry interest and capabilities for Perimeter Fence Maintenance and Repair at Fort Bragg. The U.S. Government desires to procure these services on a small business set-aside basis, provided at least two qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information to support a set-aside. This notice does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation, nor will the government pay for any information submitted.

• Service: Perimeter Fence Maintenance and Repair
• Location: Fort Bragg
• Current Contract: W91247-21-C-0032
• NAICS Code: 561730, Landscaping Services (Size Standard: $9.5 million)

1. Firm Details: Name, POC, contact info, DUNS, CAGE, small business status (including certifications like SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), and NAICS code.
2. Competition Interest: Indicate interest in competing as a prime contractor and any subcontracting, joint venture, or teaming plans.
3. Past Experience: Detailed information on similar projects (prime or subcontractor), including size, scope, complexity, timeframe, and certifications.
4. Commercial Availability: Data to determine if the service is commercially available, including pricing, basis for pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and warranties.
5. Structuring for Competition: Recommendations on how to structure the contract to facilitate small business competition.
6. Restricting Competition: Identification of any conditions or actions that may unnecessarily restrict competition.
7. Improvements: Recommendations for the approach, specifications, or draft PWS/PRS.

• Interested small businesses should provide the requested information to support a potential small business set-aside.
• Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the Governmentwide Point of Entry for future solicitations.
• Not responding does not preclude future participation.