1. Performance Work Statement (PWS).docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Contents

Project Title Air Quality monitoring

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

Provide operational service support to an air quality testing station that operates in partnership with the University of California (UC) Davis. Site maintenance and on ground operations are covered under the hosting unit (Mark Twain National Forest) and the testing instruments, troubleshooting, and instrument replacement parts are covered by the Partner (UC Davis).

Contractor Requirements

2.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Air Sample Frequency Air quality sampling must be performed every Tuesday of the month for 12 months of the year. A calendar showing when the operator is able to perform the functions within the sampling days is attached and will be provided by the U.C. Davis at the beginning of every year.

Air Sampling Air quality sampling must be performed every Tuesday of the month for 12 months of the year. On weeks that Tuesday is not feasible, other days maybe be an option depending on what week of the month it is. A calendar of the year is provided to the contractor by UC Davis to highlight what days the sampling can be performed. The contractor shall ensure that the air sampling is done on the appropriate days that are allowed. The USFS will have a backup copy of the calendar if needed.

Mailing of Samples The contractor will be set up as the contact for the delivery of the shipment of the box with the new air quality filters. The contractor will also be responsible for mailing in the used filters every three weeks, which will be shipped in a box that is provided with a prepaid mailing label. This will need to be shipped from a UPS shipping location.

3.0 Deliverable / Schedule

4.0 Government Furnished

All equipment that will be needed to perform the air samples will be provided by the Air Quality research business, UC Davis. If a piece of equipment is no longer functional, it is the contractor’s responsibility to report the issue of concern to UC Davis and work with them to correct the problem. If a new piece of equipment is needed or modules need to be replaced to support the air quality sampling, it is the contractor’s responsibility to install the piece of equipment while working with UC Davis.

UC Davis will provide all parts, replacement components, and instructions on how to disconnect and reconnect the item(s) of needed replacement. In the event air monitor equipment needs repair, a modification will be executed on that CLIN for the respected period of performance. Since replacement parts will be provided, Contractor should provide their hourly rate.

The contractor should also take note of any damage and/or repairs to the building structure that houses the instruments. If an issue occurs the contractor needs to notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to resolve the issues as soon as possible. This inspection is only for the building structure that houses the instruments and not any other building or structure on site.

5.0 Security Requirements

The contractor is responsible for securing the facilities when leaving the facilities. The location of the tower is located inside a cattle pasture. Upon completion of the air sampling, the contractor will lock the air quality building with a combination lock that is provided by the US Forest Service. A combination lock is also provided on the gate, that enters the fenced in area below the tower, that will also need secured upon leaving the facilities. The contractor will also be responsible for closing the cattle gate which is located at the road entrance and making sure that the chain and wire are both securely fastened to prevent cattle from entering the roadway.

6.0 Performance Requirement Measures

% for NOT meeting the Task

Failure to send off the filters or instrument parts in a timely fashion of 7 business days.

7.0 Mandatory Contractor Training

After award, the contractor must ensure their employees (including subcontractor personnel) complete the training course(s) listed below in the frequency identified. The contractor must maintain records of course completion and provide them to the Contracting Officer Representative upon request.

In accordance with DR3640-001 Identity, Credential, and Access Management (06/08/21) United States Department of Agriculture Office of Safety Security and Protection (OSSP) Version 3.0 June 2020 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A sponsor will decide if you need a LincPass/AltLinc through the process of a credential risk assessment using the USDA Credential Matrix to determine if a person requires a LincPass/AltLinc. Through the Risk Assessment, other determining factors for the requirement of a LincPass/AltLinc include:

· The Employee requires a Level 2 eAuthentication account, a USDA email address, or access another protected IT resource

· If the Employee has access to sensitive information,

· If the Employee requires unescorted access to areas within Mission Critical or National Capital Region (NCR) facilities or as determined by an agency’s local risk assessment process

Below is the USDA Credential Matrix that Sponsors use to determine the type of credential a person may require.

Table 1: USDA Credential Matrix

Badge No Badge

IT & Unaccompanied Physical Access Required < 6 Months

X

No IT Access Required & Unaccompanied Physical Access Required

X

No IT Access Required & Accompanied Physical Access Required

X

No IT or Physical Access Required

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