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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) BAGRAM SOLID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

PART 1

1. GENERAL: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements to provide Solid Waste Removal services to Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan.

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 perform solid waste removal services as defined in this PWS, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services in Part 3 of this PWS. Food and billeting will not be provided to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall obtain all licenses/permits including but not limited to Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) required business permits and GIRoA National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) required waste permits, approvals, notifications, and other documentation necessary to properly conduct the services in this contract, at no additional cost to the United States Government (USG).

1.2 Background: Open burning of solid waste is commonly used during contingency operations as an expedient way to reduce the volume of solid waste generated until other more environmentally preferable methods can be employed. United States Central Command has regulated that bases in Afghanistan with a population exceeding 100 personnel for more than 90 days shall cease operation of burn pits. This contract provides a means for BAF to manage its solid waste in accordance with the Army and DoD regulations and directives.

1.3 Objectives: The Contactor shall perform the following services:

1.3.1 Pickup solid waste at BAF daily or at such intervals as specified by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to prevent accumulation of refuse. Contractor shall pick up solid waste (as defined in the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD)), including but not limited to recyclables, compost materials, and WWTP (wastewater treatment plant) sludge from designated areas at BAF. This includes the SWMC (Solid Waste Management Complex), the overflow area where solid waste has been staged for removal, the WWTP, and the debris field adjacent to the ASP. The KO or COR may designate other areas of pickup, as necessary.

1.3.2 Transport and dispose of solid waste in accordance with all applicable GIRoA laws, rules, and regulations.

1.3.3 Record and report daily volume of all solid waste picked up and transported under this contract. Record and report daily weight of solid waste picked up from the SWMC. Overflow area waste will not be weighed, but volumes shall be estimated. Record the daily volume of sludge removed from the wastewater treatment plant.

1.3.4 Compile and report monthly a Contractor performance self-assessment certification report, complete with solid waste disposal records that demonstrate that the solid waste is being disposed of in an environmentally sound and legal manner consistent with contract requirements.

1.4 Scope: This contract is to provide solid waste pick up and removal services at BAF, Afghanistan. Solid waste to be removed will be staged at one main location (as specified) on BAF referred to as the Solid Waste Storage Area (SWSA). There will also be an alternate area to support heavy overflow from deconstruction waste. The Contractor shall be responsible for making all arrangements for safe and sanitary removal and transportation of solid waste from BAF in an environmentally responsible manner in accordance with all applicable regulations of GIRoA and local laws, regulations or requirements. The Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, and personnel necessary to safely load, remove and transport solid waste from BAF to the point of disposal, except for those items specified in Part 3 as Government furnished property, equipment and services. All Contractor equipment shall be in an operational condition and safe for use. All Contractor vehicles and equipment is subject to inspection by Base security and the Contracting Officer Representative/Assistant Contracting Officer Representative (COR/ACOR) for health, safety, and security reasons. Any equipment inspected and found to be unsafe or a danger to the environment shall be removed from service, replaced and deemed unauthorized for use until repaired. Repair or replacement of equipment will be at no additional cost to the contract price.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) twelve (12) month period with three (3) six (6) month options.

1.6 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services as well as include safeguards for proper collection, transport and disposal practices. The Contractor’s final QCP shall be submitted for review within fifteen

(15) days of the contract date and shall be made available to the KO, COR, or ACOR. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor must receive the KO’s acceptance in writing for any proposed changes to the submitted quality control system.

1.6.1 Quality Assurance: The USG will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the USG 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 level of acceptable performance.

1.6.2 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at BAF.

1.6.3 Periodic Progress Meetings: The KO, COR, and other USG personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the COR will apprise the Contractor of how the USG views the Contractor's performance. The Contractor shall identify problems or potential problems immediately to the COR or the Contracting Officer instead of waiting for a progress meeting. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the USG.

1.6.4 Record Keeping: The Contractor shall maintain records and provide to the COR daily reports of the quantities of waste transported off of BAF. Reports shall be filed daily, representing the volume and weight (only from the SWMC) of the different materials transported off BAF on the preceding day. This would include, but not limited to volume of: wood, plastics, food waste, metals, cardboard and any other waste from the SWMC, volume of sludge removed from the wastewater treatment plant, volume of any other debris moved from BAF. The Contractor shall maintain records and provide to the COR monthly reports of the volume of waste received and the final waste disposal site for that waste. This includes the volume of recycled materials sold. Contractor shall also provide in their monthly report the total number employees including: red badge truck drivers, yellow badge escorts, administrative staff, landfill/compost workers, and any other workers associated with this contract. Reports shall be filed the 15th day of the month and will contain the contract performance records for the preceding calendar month

1.6.5 Inspections: All facilities, disposal or otherwise, utilized by the Contractor in the execution of this contract shall be made available at any time without prior notice for inspection and/or site visits by the KO, COR, ACORs, or other inspector authorized by the KO, COR or ACOR. Authorized inspectors identified by the KO or COR shall be permitted to take photographs, video, samples, notes, and other information as required to report on the method and place of the solid waste disposal.

1.6.6 Contractor’s Monthly Self-Assessment Certification. The Contractor shall maintain a record that shows through disposal site receiving records and digital photographs that it is disposing of the solid waste in a location compliant with the contract and in an environmentally sound and legally compliant manner. The Monthly report shall detail any vehicles that were out of service, the status of vehicle repairs and if other vehicles were placed into service during the month. The Contractor’s proposals shall include a proposed template of the report content. At a minimum the report shall include digital photographs of the Contractor’s trucks delivering and dumping their loads, digital photos of the landfill area, and digital photos of the composting area. The contractor shall also provide digital photos of the storage area of their recyclable material removed from BAF including but not limited to cardboard products, hard plastics, plastic bottles, metal products, and wood products. These photographs shall be made with a camera capable of automatically placing a date and time stamp on the photo as well as a location stamp with designation on a map and latitude and longitude. This report will contain the statement of the Contractor’s certification of completeness and accuracy, and will be submitted by the 15th of each month. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for any inappropriate disposal practices or for disposal that is not in accordance with the contract.

Inappropriate or illegal disposal practices shall be considered a serious breach of this contract and shall be cause for cancellation of this contact. The Contractor shall not bring cameras onto BAF.

1.6.7 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. 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; assist the KO with issuing written interpretations of technical requirements; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies;

and coordinate availability of USG furnished services and property. A COR appointment letter, which shall be 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 contract or task order.

1.6.8 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the USG:

Contract Manager Alternate Contract Manager Site Manager

The Contractor shall identify and provide acceptable qualifications for the following individuals that the Contractor intends to utilize in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall also provide the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for all of the individuals in these positions and keep the COR updated as changes occur. (All emails should be valid formats compatible with U.S. Government systems/MS Outlook.)

1.6.9 The Contract Manager: 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 Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Contract Manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The Contract Manager, or Alternate Contract Manager, shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract, shall be fluent in English and shall be technically versed and proficient in all aspects of solid waste management as it pertains to the performance of this contract. The Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager shall be available during the hours of 0800 to 1900 daily.

1.6.10 The Site Manager: The Site Manager shall be available to coordinate on-site performance of the contract on BAF. The Site Manager, who shall be versed in conversational English, shall be the Contractor’s representative to BAF personnel. If the Site Manager is not fluent in English, Pashto, Dari, Urdo, Pashiae and Farsi, as necessary, the Contractor must provide at his own expense, an interpreter that is available during the hours of 0800 to 1900 daily. The Site Manager shall interface directly with the designated COR, as well as coordinating on site issues as required with the BAF Garrison Command, security personnel and/or the Garrison Public Works Department. The Site Manager is responsible for ensuring the contract requirements are followed at all time by employees on this contract.

1.6.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel on BAF shall wear a distinctive uniform that includes the name of the Contractor’s company on the uniform. The Contractor shall submit photograph(s) of the uniform to be worn by their employees within thirty (30) days of the NTP. This uniform should be worn at all times the Contractor is present on BAF. If an employee is terminated or resigns during the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for confiscating and accounting for the uniform, vest and other items to the KO.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the USG. The term used in this PWS refers to the prime Contractor.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer (KO). 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 USG appointed by the KO to provide surveillance of the Contractor’s performance under 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 the 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

PWS.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Identification of Contractor personnel who the USG considers as key personnel to the performance of this contract.

2.1.7. Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.8. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.9. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.10. Solid Waste Storage Area(SWSA). A sub-area within the SWMC (Solid Waste Management Complex) The SWSA includes the storage area for segregated recyclables, B-hut debris, and raw waste (see attached map), but does not include the incinerators, sorting barns, baler pads, and other areas of the greater SWMC.

2.1.11. Solid Waste Management Complex (SWMC). See attachment for reference.

2.1.12. SubContractor. One that enters into a contract with a Prime Contractor.

2.2. Acronyms:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation BAF Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan CDR Contract Discrepancy Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 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) 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 SWMC Solid Waste Management Complex SWSA Solid Waste Storage Area TE Technical Exhibit USG United States Government

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Medical: Contractor personnel shall be authorized medical care in emergencies to prevent loss of life, limb, or eyesight. Hospitalization is limited to stabilization and short term medical treatment with emphasis on returning the individual to duty. Contractor shall provide medical care for all other duty related situations. Contractor shall be responsible for providing first aid kits for employees in the Contractor’s trucks. Medical care provided by the USG to the Contractor and its employees is a cost to the Contractor and reimbursement for services rendered shall be collected from the Contractor.

3.2 Fuel: The USG will not provide fuel for the Contractor’s hauling vehicles. The USG shall however, provide fuel to be used for Contractors equipment (front-end loaders and excavators) that is stationed at BAF for the sole purpose of loading solid waste into the vehicles used by the Contractor for solid waste hauling. Any USG fuel used by the contractor will be charged as a deduction to the monthly invoice.

3.3 Non-potable water service: Non-potable water service shall be provided to fill and refill Contractor provided non-potable water tank(s) maintained at the SWSA. Any such tanks must pass technical inspection prior to filling.

3.4 Facilities: The USG will provide a lot for storage of Contractor’s equipment at BAF.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Food and Shelter: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all employees food and shelter, as necessary. The USG will not provide facilities for shelter under this contract.

4.3 Vehicles and Equipment: The Contractor shall provide vehicles and equipment of sufficient size, type and quantities to support the requirement of this PWS. All vehicles must be in operable condition and meet local vehicle requirements. Vehicles shall present a neat appearance and have the companies name and vehicle number permanently affixed on all four sides, for easy identification. All vehicles shall be operated in accordance with BAF traffic regulations. Missing or damaged vehicles shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the USG. The Contractor shall be responsible for all vehicles while in transit inside BAF.

4.4 Vehicle Operators: The Contractor shall supply sufficient safe, operable vehicles, and qualified and licensed operators for the equipment. This information shall be presented as part of the Contractor’s proposal and will be a factor in the technical evaluation. In the event that a vehicle operator ceases to be licensed by Afghan authorities, or is cited for driving or security infractions by military authorities, the Contractor shall take immediate action to remove that person from operator duties, without further request by the USG.

4.5 Cameras and Photographs: The Contractor shall provide digital cameras for use in compiling required reports to the COR, showing the solid waste disposal site, the compost pile, and the storage areas of recyclable materials. The camera shall be capable of automatically placing a date and time stamp on the photo. In the monthly report the Contractor shall provide a map with location showing latitude and longitude to identify when and where the photograph was taken. The Contractor is not permitted to possess cameras on BAF.

4.6 Employee Screening: The Contractor shall vet each worker under this contract. Screening shall be done to meet the requirements of BAF. The Contractor shall provide personnel information to the BAF security manager as requested.

4.7 Medical Screening: Workers are to be medically screened for tuberculosis (TB) at no cost to the USG. Any laborer that tests positive for TB shall not be employed by the Contractor. Laborers who are ill shall not be permitted access to BAF until such time that they are healthy again.

4.8. COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a report which identifies how it is meeting the requirements of FAR clause

52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and U.S. Central Command Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (CJTSCC) clause 5152.222‐5900 (or successor clause), Prohibition Against Human Trafficking, Inhumane Living Conditions, and Withholding of Employee Passports, which are incorporated in this contract. The report shall also address compliance with the PWS/SOW CTIP requirements. This report shall not replace or serve as a substitute for the notification required by FAR clause 52.222‐50. With each report the contractor shall:

(a) Certify that the contractor and all subcontractors are not utilizing unlicensed recruiting firms or firms that charge illegal recruiting fees.

(b) Provide a copy of the license for each recruiting firm utilized by the prime contractor, or a subcontractor at any tier, with the initial report, with updated copies provided as changes in recruiting firms occur.

(c) Certify that all contractor and subcontractor employees working in Afghanistan are properly reported in SPOT.

(d) Certify the minimum square feet of living space that each contractor and subcontractor employee has, and shall provide photographs of living quarters of their lowest‐paid male and female contractor and subcontractor employees.

(e) Certify that living quarters, including restroom and bathing facilities, are completely segregated by gender.

(f) Certify that each contractor and subcontractor employee has all required and current visas.

(g) Explain how the contractor and each subcontractor employee have met and are meeting the requirements at CJTSCC clause 5152.222‐5900 (b)(1) through (6).

(h) Inform the Contracting Officer of how the contractor and each subcontractor is meeting the requirements at FAR 52.222‐50(c), and provide copies of the documents they use in notification.

4.9. Contract Manpower 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 will report all contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://cmra.army.mil.

The required information includes:

(1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative;

(2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

(3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

(4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e‐mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data;

(5) Estimated direct labor hours (including subcontractors);

(6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including subcontractors);

(7) Total payments (including subcontractors);

(8) Predominant Federal Service Code(FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor if different);

(9) Estimated data collection costs;

(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 subcontractors perform work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using the standardized nomenclature provided on the website);

(12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

(13) Number of contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (per country). As part of this submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will 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 field on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring filed from a contractor’s systems 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. *Note: Information from the secure website is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the contractor name and contract number associated with the data.

4.10 SYSTEM FOR INSTALLATION ACCESS TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, BASES, AND

PROJECT SITES IN AFGHANISTAN (APR 14)

1. U.S. and NATO Commanders have an “inherent authority” to maintain law and order, security, and discipline necessary to protect the inhabitants of military installations. This authority allows commanders to control access and administration to a military installation and to bar contractors (business entities) and any/all contractor employees from a military installation. A commander’s inherent force protection (FP) authority is independent of an agency’s contracting authority.

2. The vendor acknowledges, by submitting a proposal/offer, that the work requires the prime contractor and all sub-contractors to have access to a U.S. and/or NATO military installation.

3. Contractors and sub-contractors are required to register for installation access in the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) or the Joint Contingency Interagency Installation Access System (JCIIAS);

whichever is operational at the time of proposal submittal. Upon activation of the JCIIAS, Vendors may verify their registration and installation access status at https://www.jccs.gov/OLVRCAC/bta_jccs_login.aspx by selecting the JCIIAS module and logging in with their user name and password.

a. Contractors and subcontractors that have “registered” and obtained a “pending installation access” or an “approved for installation access” status will be authorized access to U.S. and NATO military installations [and project sites] in Afghanistan.

b. Contractors and subcontractors who have a “registered” status and a “barred from installation access” status in JCIIAS will not be authorized access to U.S. and NATO military installations [or project sites] in Afghanistan.

(1) Contracting officers may not award contracts to contractors who require but do not have the ability to access the work site. Contracting officers may terminate contractors when contractors lose the ability to access the work site.

(2) Contractors must direct subcontractors who have been barred to immediately withdraw from military installations. A prime contractor that fails to take immediate action to remove a barred subcontractor may be terminated for cause or default.

4. A U.S. or NATO Commander’s FP installation access determination is completely unrelated to contracting regulations regarding suspension and debarment authority. Contractor queries related to U.S. installation bar actions must be directed to the USFOR-A Provost Marshal. Contractor queries related to NATO installation bar actions must be directed to the ISAF Joint Command Provost Marshal.

5. Definitions:

a. “Approved for Installation Access” means evaluation of the vendor’s registration indicated it was accurate and complete, and the commander has authorized installation access to U.S. and coalition military installations, bases, and project sites in Afghanistan.

b. “Registered in the System for Installation Access” means the vendor has entered all mandatory information outlined in the JCIIAS vendor registration instructions, including but not limited to:

providing corporate and financial information, identification and classification codes, company point of contact information, and affirmation the vendor has received registration confirmation for its firm and all sub-contractors. A “registered” status means all mandatory fields have been validated as complete.

c. “U.S. military installation” means a base, camp, post, station, yard, center, or other activity under the operational control of the Secretary of a military department or the Secretary of Defense, without regard to the duration of operational control.

d. “NATO military installation” means a base, camp, post, station, yard, center, or other activity under the operational control of a NATO Commander, without regard to the duration of operational control.

PART 5

5. Specific Tasks:

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1. Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide services for solid waste removal at BAF, Afghanistan. Execution of this contract will be under specific supervision of the Contracting Officer for this location.

5.2. Functions. The contract calls for several basic functions which are required in accordance with its scope.

These include:

5.2.1 Load and transport up to a pre-designated volume of solid waste daily to prevent accumulation.

5.2.2 Transport solid waste to licensed permitted disposal or recycling facilities for ultimate disposal in accordance with all applicable GIRoA laws, rules, and regulations.

5.2.3 Ensure that the Contractor’s designated Solid Waste Storage Area (SWSA), alternate overflow storage area, and sludge at the wastewater treatment plant (when requested to be removed) are completely cleaned of solid waste daily up to the maximum volume specified.

5.2.4 Record daily and report monthly volume and weight (SWMC only) of solid waste transported and disposed under this contract.

5.2.5 Compile and forward a monthly Contractor performance self-assessment certification report, complete with photographs and solid waste disposal records, that demonstrate that the solid waste is being disposed of in an environmentally sound and legal manner consistent with contract requirements.

5.3 Collection. Solid waste pickup and removal is required seven (7) days a week unless otherwise specified. All receipt of solid waste will be performed during the times to be specified in Sec 5.3.1. The Contractor will be provided a designated pick-up location referred to as the SWSA or alternate overflow area located on base. Solid Waste will not be allowed to accumulate and the Contractor is required to remove up to its designated daily volume of solid waste each day. Solid waste removal, access to the base will be through the BAF truck entry point (currently Entry Control Point (ECP)-3), and collection will occur at a designated solid waste storage area (SWSA) the overflow area on BAF, the WWTP, or any other location on BAF designated by the CO or COR (see attachments, this PWS).

5.3.1 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business and providing services in accordance with the contract specifications between the hours of 1900 through 0500 for operating at the SWMC. The Contractor shall operate at the wastewater treatment plant (removing sludge) and the debris field during daylight hours. The Contractor shall coordinate its regular and routine solid waste collection pickups with the COR. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce and equipment fleet for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS.

5.3.2 Daily Maximum. The Contractor shall be responsible to collect and transport up to two-thousand, two hundred (2,200) cubic meters of solid waste from BAF per day. For solid waste collection efforts, a maximum of 40 trucks will be allowed to enter BAF, in accordance with BAF access rules. The carrying capacity of the trucks shall be sufficient to collect up to a maximum of 2,200 cubic meters per day of solid waste.

5.3.3 SWSA. BAF will prepare a SWSA and loading area at the SWMC for use by the Contractor. Bulk trash removal services shall require the Contractor to have a loader, or other equipment as proposed by the Contractor, available during loading of the Contractor’s transports.

5.3.4 Daily cleaning of SWSA. All solid waste deposited in the SWSA, or the overflow area, by the USG is to be removed daily, up to the daily maximum amount. Waste will be contained to the extent possible within the SWSA or the overflow area as applicable. Contractor will be responsible for cleaning up waste that is spread outside of the designated area as a result of contractor movement and loading of waste material.

5.3.5 Transport of Solid Waste. The USG is not responsible for loading and securing the cargo on trucks furnished by the Contractor. The Contractor will provide straps or tie-downs. While solid waste is in transit, the Contractor shall cover and configure the loads so that no material is lost. The Contractor shall pick up all and any solid waste that falls off the vehicle while transporting it off the Base for disposal, from the SWSA to its final destination at a permitted disposal location. The Contractor shall reimburse the USG for any damage to USG property caused during the collection, transport or disposal operations by the Contractor or Contractor’s authorized representative. It is anticipated that on occasion ECP-3 at BAF may be closed to inbound and outbound traffic, and as a result no solid waste pick up or transport may occur during times of ECP-3 closure. In the event entrance or egress to BAF is limited, the Contractor will be responsible to ensure service resumes as soon as entry/egress is permitted.

The contractor is to anticipate up to 2-5 hours of in-processing to bring vehicles on BAF, and up to 1-hour of out-processing time at ECP-3 for their convoy of trucks.

The contractor shall possess and maintain a license from the Afghanistan National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) authorizing the Contractor perform waste management services.

5.3.6 Excluded/Sensitive Material: The Contractor is prohibited from knowingly removing the following items from BAF: hazardous waste or hazardous material; ammunition or any type of military ordnance; serviceable military equipment; military uniforms; used petroleum, motor oil & lubricants; lead acid batteries; used grease; off-specification or mixed fuels; or used oil filters. The Contractor shall report immediately to the COR the discovery or presence of any of these items in the solid waste stream. (Note that cooking oil is not an excluded item and is allowed to be removed.)

5.3.7 Recyclable Scrap: The Contractor shall take sole responsibility and ownership of all solid waste taken off BAF.

The contractor will take ownership of recyclable scrap until the USG decides otherwise. This contract in no way limits BAF’s ability to continue, modify or establish a recycling program or to segregate and use recyclable materials. This contract in no way limits the Contractor’s prerogative to segregate recyclable and reusable material from the waste stream for its own use and resale prior to disposal. The Contractor shall verify that proper recycling has taken place, by providing official sales receipts from the licensed recycling site.

5.3.8 Disposal: Solid waste leaving BAF and its proper disposal is solely the responsibility of the Contractor. Disposal of solid waste shall be in a manner fully consistent with all applicable GIRoA laws and regulations as well as local ordinances as they apply. The site operator where the solid waste is disposed must be in possession of a current and valid license as required by Article 31 of the Afghanistan NEPA. The Contractor must be authorized to dispose of solid waste at the licensed disposal site. A copy of an authorization document from the disposal site licensee shall be included in the Contractor’s submittal. Unacceptable methods of disposal shall be grounds for a cure notice and termination of the contract. Unacceptable methods include, but are not limited to illegal dumping on unauthorized private or public lands, or dumping into a body of water such as a wadi, lake, or river. The Contractor shall verify that proper disposal of waste has taken place, by providing official disposal receipts from the licensed disposal site. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to acquire approval and/or make payment for the disposal site as necessary. The USG will not indemnify or assume responsibility for violations of laws, regulations or ordinances due to actions of the Contractor.

5.3.9 Inclement Weather Schedule: The Contractor shall make every attempt to collect and remove trash off BAF during inclement weather except in cases of unduly severe weather and as authorized by the contracting officer.

Make-up collections shall be within 24 hours of the termination of the severe weather.

5.4. Security Requirements: Contractors and Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must maintain the level of security specified for the life of the contract as required for vehicle and personnel access to military facilities. Failure of admittance of Contractor staff to BAF due to any security reason (such as inadequate badging or biometrics) shall not be basis for a claim by the Contractor. BAF will specify its unique security requirements and procedures for Contractor compliance. Contractor personnel are not authorized to wear any type of military uniform or carry any type of weapon or firearm. There shall be no exceptions to this policy. The Contractor is solely responsible to ensure its employees have the proper credentials to access BAF to perform the contract requirements.

5.4.1 Contractor shall vet each worker under this contract. At a minimum, Contractor shall perform background checks and screening of each worker to include (1) Obtaining national identification number, (2) Family background information (3) place of residence (4) photo identification, (5) determining if any individual is blacklisted due to enemy activity. Contractor shall provide copies of the above documentation to the COR and BAF Force Protection prior to commencing of the period of performance.

5.4.2 Security Precautions: The Government may, at any time, terminate this Contract if the Contractor and/or its personnel act contrary to force protection standards. All Contractor personnel will be subject to random screening to ensure that they do not have anti-coalition and/or subversive intentions. Personnel who fail a screening shall be immediately removed from BAF. No Contractor personnel shall have in their possession maps of the installations (whether professionally or personally made), cameras, or other memory type devices. Personnel found in possession of such materials will be immediately removed from BAF.

5.4.3 Conduct of Contracted Personnel: The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor immediately remove from employment under this contract any employee for reasons of misconduct, security breaches, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents. The USG shall immediately confiscate all badges and escort employee from BAF. Contracted personnel are not authorized any communication, video, or photographic devices on BAF. All violations will be reported to the servicing unit and COR. The device will be immediately confiscated. There shall be no exceptions. The laborer’s badge shall be properly annotated and violations shall be grounds for termination of employment under this contract. Weapons of any type, to include knives, are not to be in any contracted personnel’s possession. Violations are grounds for terminations of employment under this contract. At no time, without authorization from the servicing unit or COR, will a laborer purchase any items from the local economy for any U.S. Soldier. The following items are forbidden on the project site, or in the possession of any person or including contracted laborers on BAF:

a. Alcohol (beer, wine, liquor, etc)

b. Illegal Drugs (marijuana, opium, hash, heroin, cocaine, etc)

c. Prescription Drugs (not dispensed from a licensed pharmacy, DoD facility, or not prescribed to the individual in possession)

d. Drug Paraphernalia (pipes, bongs, cigarette paper etc)

e. Local Tobacco Products not sealed in original packaging f.

Pornography

g. Cell or Satellite Phones (with the exception of USG-authorized devices permitted for official use)

5.4.4 BAF Access: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining Base access for both vehicles and personnel as needed to perform work required under this PWS. Entry would be through ECP-3 (see Section 5.3). Access to the SWSA will be controlled by military personnel. The Contractor, or his authorized representative, will be required to submit to inspection, show proper documentation, and be limited to escorted movement within BAF. Personnel must be approved by the USG and be registered. The Contractor needs to ensure that transporters are aware of possible security required delays and the potential for a time lag between arrival and loading of haul trucks. Delay for entry is not a basis for claims.

5.4.5 Procedures to Obtain Badging: The Contractor is responsible to ensure its employees have the proper credentials to access BAF to perform the contract requirements. In order to obtain entry to BAF, the Contractor must contact the BAF Joint Badging Office for forms, procedures, and instructions. The point of contact for the Joint Badging Office shall be provided by the COR. Failure to follow site specific procedures will result in delay.

Delays due to badging shall not be a basis for a claim by the Contractor.

5.4.6 The Contractor shall provide a list of all personnel that will be involved in this project. The list must include the first and last name and Tazkara numbers of all Afghan citizens. List the badge number and expiration date of all employees with a red or yellow Bagram Airfield Access badge. For non-Afghan citizens, list their first and last name, country of origin and passport number. All Afghan local national (LN) Contractor employees must be eligible for a Bagram Airfield Red or Orange access badge. All third country nationals (TCN's) must be eligible for a Bagram Airfield Red, Orange, or Yellow access badge. Contractor personnel shall comply with Bagram Airfield Contractor Escort policy and all security policies. Violations of these policies may result in terminating the contract.

Compliance with security requirements shall not be the basis for failing to complete work in the required time period. Confine operations to areas within contract limits indicated. Contractor personnel found outside of the prescribed work area or otherwise in violation of any security requirements will be detained and removed from the site.5.4.7 No later than two (2) weeks prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to complete Bagram Airfield badge applications. The Contractor shall provide an employee list of names to include ID card numbers, if appropriate. The Contractor will work with the COR to obtain temporary badges as needed and schedule Human Support Team (HST) interviews. Employees will interview with HST at the appointed time. The Contractor should be aware that the badging process can take up to three (3) weeks so that early badge submission will enable work to start on time.

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures for the management of solid waste. The Contractor shall be familiar with and understand the applicable rules for the contract and shall abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures applicable to this contract. In the event that applicable governing regulations and/or directives conflict, the more stringent of the governing regulations and/or directives shall take precedence.

a) Afghanistan Environmental Law http://www.afghan‐ web.com/environment

b) USFOR-A Environmental Standard Operating Procedure, June 2012

c) CENTCOM Contingency Environmental Standards, Central Command Regulation 200-2, 26 March

d) Federal Acquisition Regulations are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

e) Army Regulation 385-10, Army Safety Program

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 Requirement

Performance Standard

Frequency of Measurement

Method of Surveillance

Compliance (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, or Marginal Satisfactory

Contractor shall pickup solid waste from the Contractor’s designated SWSA, alternate overflow storage area, and sludge at the wastewater treatment plant daily as required.

PWS paragraph number

1.3.1 and 5.2.1

The Contractor shall provide complete solid waste pick-up of a designated volume at the interval specified in the contract. Solid Waste shall not be allowed to accumulate.

Daily Customer Feedback;

Random monitoring

Satisfactory

Contractor shall ensure the SWSA, alternate overflow storage area, and sludge at the wastewater treatment plant is cleaned at the end of each day. PWS paragraph number 5.2.3

The Contractor shall remove 100% of solid waste (up to the daily maximum) from the SWSA and overflow areas, and shall ensure that all refuse is removed.

Daily Customer Feedback;

Random monitoring

Satisfactory

Transport solid waste safely and without loss of load to a disposal facility for ultimate disposal in accordance with all applicable GIRoA laws, rules, and regulations.

Contractor transported the solid waste safely and without loss of load and disposed of at a disposal facility in accordance with all applicable GIRoA laws, rules, and regulations.

Biweekly Customer feedback;

Periodic inspection;

Random Monitoring

Satisfactory

Contractor shall record and report daily volume and weight of solid waste transported, disposed and recycled under this contract.

Contractor provided accurate daily and monthly reports on volume and weight of solid waste. Daily reports due the day following transport and monthly reports due the 15th day of the following month.

Daily and Monthly

100% Inspection

Satisfactory

Compile and forward a monthly Contractor performance self-assessment certification report complete with solid waste disposal records that demonstrate that the solid waste is being disposed of in an environmentally sound and legal manner consistent with contract requirements.

Contractor provides a monthly self-assessment certification report complete with documentary evidence of contract compliance by the 15th of each month.

Monthly 100% Inspection

Satisfactory

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

DELIVERABLE FREQUENCY # OF COPIES MEDIUM/FORMAT SUBMIT TO

Daily report in which the Contractor shall record and report daily volume and weight of solid waste transported under this contract.

Provided daily. One copy Electronically in PDF to the COR.

COR

Monthly report in which the Contractor shall record and report monthly volume and weight of solid waste transported under this contract and verifies that it was properly disposed of.

Provided by the 15th of every month.

One copy Electronically in

PDF to the COR.

COR

C T I P report for Combating Trafficking in Persons (See Section 4.8)

Quarterly One Copy Electronically in PDF to the COR

COR

Monthly Contractor performance self-assessment certification report complete with solid waste disposal records that demonstrate that the solid waste is being disposed of in an environmentally sound and legal manner consistent with contract requirements.

Provided by the 15th of every month.

One copy Electronically in

PDF to the COR.

COR

Bulk Scrap Wood/MetaI

Dropoff Area and Recyclables Staging