Attachment 001 Fuel Line Testing and ATG Certification.pdf

Attachment 001 Statement of Work Fuel Line Testing and ATG Certification

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) USDA-ARS, Manhattan, KS

2/2/2024

1. Scope of Work: Provide underground Fuel Line Pressure Testing (UST System Tightness Test and Function

Test) from the tanks to the polisher and the common header lines from the tanks to the building (Two Lines).

Inspections and tests shall be done per KDHE requirements. Complete and provide ATG Certification for 1 Veeder Root ATG (Electronic Release Detection Equipment Test). Submit documentation of line test and ATG certification to KDHE (KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENERGY) using KEIMS (KANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) and email a copy to USDA. The objective of this contract is to support mission accomplishment by verifying the fuel oil system is in compliance with KDHE requirements for NBAF.

2. Background: The NBAF is the nation first integrated agricultural and zoonotic disease, research, diagnostics, training, and evaluation (RDT&E) facility with the capability to address threats from high-consequence zoonotic disease agents and foreign animal disease (FAD) agents. The fuel oil supply system consists of five (5) 40,000-gallon tanks with a total of 31 sumps and 5 spill basins. Contractors associated with the inspection maintenance and modification of the fuel oil system should fully understand the construction types, maintenance, and inspection methods associated with these types of systems. The facilities will be occupied during the execution of this work. The NBAF campus address is 1980 Denison Ave., Manhattan, KS

3. CLIN 0001 Technical Requirements/Tasks: The contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, for the following inspections/tests:

3.1. UST Fuel Line Testing to meet KDHE requirements (UST System Tightness Test and Function Test):

3.1.1. Provide fuel line testing for 2 (two) lines

3.1.1.1. The contractor shall also provide 100% of their own PPE equipment to include but not limited to the following that may be required to safely access the sumps:

3.1.1.1.1. Tripod, safety harnesses, yo-yo system to tie off to a concrete block with an anchor point, air quality monitor, sump exhaust fan system,

3.1.2. Provide ATG certification for 1 (one) Veeder Root ATG (Electronic Release Detection Equipment

Test)

3.1.3. All test report documentation shall be submitted to KDHE using KDHE approved forms through

KEIMS and a courtesy copy provided to NBAF within 7 days.

3.2. The Contractor shall provide at his own expense all insurances, licenses, and permits as required by the

State, Counties, Municipalities.

3.3. The period of performance (POP) shall be 37 calendar days.

3.3.1. Fuel Line Testing must be completed within 30 days of contract award and reports submitted to KDHE using KDHE approved forms within 7 days of testing. A duplicate copy of the report is to be submitted to USDA for our records.

3.4. The Contractor is responsible for providing services between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the USDA-ARS facility is closed due to unforeseen facility closings.

Unforeseen facility closings: meaning when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Contractor will be notified by the COR of the NBAF closure.

3.5. the Contractor shall provide the CO a list of all employees who will perform work under this contract. The list shall include name and work assignment of each employee. The Contractor shall maintain revisions and updates to this list and submit them to the COR monthly.

3.6. Personnel employed by the Contractor or any representative of, or agent of the Contractor, entering this facility shall comply with the facility security regulations. The Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet facility access requirements as performed by the facility security office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by USDA-ARS Security office. Each person accessing the site will be required to provide personal details, (full name, DOB, SSN, DL#) and will undergo a routine background check, such as a National Agency Check with additional inquiries, which may include a criminal and credit check. Details required for the check should be submitted the security office NLT 5 days prior to the visit. Results of this check may return earlier. However, it should not be planned to have results earlier than 5 days. Contractors needs to follow Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 102-74, Subpart C Rules and Regulation Governing Conduct on Federal Property.

3.6.1. Contractor shall submit information to the COR to complete the site access request form 36 Five

(5) days prior to planned arrival.

3.6.2. Contractor shall have all employees who plan to come on site complete a background investigation. The cost of the background check will not be the responsibility of the contractor, NBAF will pay for the background check. A link to this website will be made available after contract award.

3.7. If, while on site the contractor/vendor will have access to sensitive information, they must complete a National Disclosure Agreement, along with the required training. This training will most likely be completed by reviewing a series of slides covering the topics of the definition of controlled unclassified information (CUI), access, handling, distribution, storage, and destruction of CUI. Each person will acknowledge receiving and understanding the training on the NDA. The process should not exceed two hours. Acknowledgement and completion of the NDA will be turned in with the form required for the background check. Results will be returned through the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

3.8. All work must meet ARS 242.1M P&P titled “ARS Facilities Design Standards” found at https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pdf/242-01m.pdf , in addition to meeting all Local, State and

Federal codes, and latest IBC codes.

4. Government Furnished: Sanitation, water, and electricity will be made available onsite.

4.1. Observed Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Juneteenth MLK day Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

5. Deliverables / Schedule: Timely submission of deliverables is essential to successful completing this contract.

Schedules for deliverables are specified in the table below and as indicated in the specifications. All deliverables shall be prepared and submitted according to format, content, and schedule described in the specifications.

Item No.

Deliverable

Objective

Due

2 UST Fuel Line Testing

Complete fuel line testing and ATG Certification for 1 Veeder Root ATG

Test completed NLT 30 days after contract award and report submitted using https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pdf/242-01m.pdf

KDHE forms within 7 days of test