Attachment__3_PWS_Facilities_Journeyman.pdf

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

PACIFIC REGION HEADQUARTERS

Facilities Journeyman

Performance Work Statement

1.0 BACKGROUND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy.

As part of this mission, the NWS Pacific Region (PR) Systems Operations Division (SOD) provides facilities support and maintenance for 12 offices in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and Micronesia. In addition to normal building, housing and grounds maintenance, SOD maintains, repairs and provides construction support for weather observation and data collection equipment needed for daily weather forecasting and warning operations.

SOD currently has one facilities engineering chief/supervisor and three facilities engineering technicians (FET) to accomplish the work for the entire region. Based on the current workload/projects and backlog of work, this is not enough resources to accomplish all necessary work to keep operations within the region running. SOD requires one additional facilities journeyman to complete its backlog of facilities work.

2.0 SCOPE

The NWS PR SOD requires contract technical services by a facilities journeyman. This is a full time position. The contractor will report to the NWS PR Facilities Engineering Chief located at the Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center on Ford Island at 1845 Wasp Boulevard, Bldg. #176 Honolulu, Hawaii 96818. The contractor will be assigned to work with the three existing FET’s in teams to execute NWS projects.

3.0 TASKS

3.1 Provide station/office inspections and identify maintenance repair problems.

3.2 Repair and maintain weather service towers and supporting equipment.

3.3 Provide labor related tasks such as fixing access flooring, assembling modular systems furniture and mounting related office equipment for office furniture.

3.4 Provide landscaping maintenance cutting and maintaining trees, shrubs, bushes and grass at PTWC along with miscellaneous landscaping duties.

3.5 Provide labor related tasks such as demolition, lifting, moving, hauling carrying, palletizing, transporting and shipping of materials and equipment.

3.6 Complete basic carpentry tasks such as framing, drywall and cabinetry.

3.7 Complete basic electrical tasks such as electrical wiring, replacing electrical fixtures, power outlets, measuring current and voltage.

3.8 Assist in erecting and building structures such as towers, rain gauges, enclosures and wind sensors.

3.9 Provide preventative maintenance on air conditioning, closed circuit television, security cameras and miscellaneous security monitoring devices.

3.10 Repair and maintain roofs and roofing systems.

3.11 Provide reports, cost estimates and conduct market research on facilities-related work and material.

3.12 Deliver supplies, move items to and from storage and haul rubbish.

3.13 Conduct Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) maintenance, which includes removal & installation of UPS equipment and batteries.

3.14 Any other labor and facilities related tasks or duties as assigned.

4.0 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

4.1 Candidate shall have minimum 5 years of experience with basic plumbing tasks such as plumbing sinks, disposals, sweating copper piping, installing sewer and vent connections. Familiar with reading plumbing piping plans and plumbing isometrics

4.2 Candidate shall have minimum 5 years of experience with basic masonry tasks such as concrete framing, rebar bending, mixing, pouring, floating and finishing concrete.

4.3 Candidate shall have minimum 5 years of experience with labor tasks involving painting, applying, installing and removing: roofing, carpet, vinyl flooring, laminate, wood and access flooring.

4.4 Shall be familiar with producing hazard manifests for disposal of hazardous materials.

4.5 Develop, write, and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instructions, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance.

4.6 Able to lift 50 pounds (unassisted) and carry it a minimum distance of 50 feet.

4.7 Able and willing to climb Rohn equipment towers (and similar), and to assist in spotting a climber. Climbing at heights is a requirement for this position.

4.8 Experience with power tools such as power saws, power drills, cement mixers, chain saws, etc. Candidate shall demonstrate experience by showing their capability through performance.

4.9 Experience in operating machinery such as forklifts, jackhammers, vibrating tampers, chipping guns, backhoes, front end loaders, excavators, breakers, bucket trucks, etc. Candidate shall demonstrate experience by showing their capability through performance.

4.10 Experience driving large trucks and trailers, etc. (A commercial driver’s license is not required). Candidate shall demonstrate experience by showing their capability through performance.

4.11 Experience with carpentry, rough framing, finish cabinetry, ceilings, walls and floors. Candidate shall demonstrate experience by showing their capability through performance.

4.12 Experience with layout of masonry work, concrete framing, rebar bending, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete. Candidate shall demonstrate experience by showing their capability through performance.

4.13 Experience reading and understanding construction and engineering plans and documentation. Experience doing take-offs and cost estimating. Candidate shall demonstrate experience by showing their capability through performance.

4.14 Experience working on electrical wiring, panels, batteries, replacing ballasts, light fixtures and electrical outlets. Experience reading wiring diagrams, one-line drawings, panel schedules and understanding of basic electric circuitry. Candidate shall demonstrate experience by showing their capability through performance.

4.15 Able to articulate and be the lead in running construction projects, ordering, staging, planning, shipping, organizing and leading in a journeyman capacity.

4.16 Experience with hazardous material handling and disposal. Candidate shall demonstrate experience by showing their capability through performance.

5.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The contract personnel shall be certified in operating a fork lift.

5.2 The contract personnel shall have current climbing certification (within 2 years) for

30 foot tall Rohn towers to assist in climbing, spotting and rescuing a fellow climber. Candidate shall be required to work at heights of 30-50 feet, with proper personal protective equipment.

5.3 The contract personnel shall be required to complete NOAA IT security training, NOAA safety and environmental training, Warehouse safety, and Hazardous Communications training.

6.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1 Period of performance:

One (1) one-year Base period with four (4) one-year Option periods.

6.2 Place of performance:

NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center (IRC), Honolulu, HI, 1845 Wasp Blvd, Bldg.

130, Honolulu, HI 96818

6.3 Hours of operation:

The duration of the Contractor’s performance period is based on an estimated regular labor hours for the time period. During this full-time contract, the Contractor shall work up to 40 hours per week during the normal operating hours of the facility, which are a standard eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week. Work schedules should include working within the core hours of the Facilities Office, which are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An alternate work schedule may be requested and approved by the COR or Project Leader, provided the Contractor's work hours do not total more than 40 hours per week/40 hours per week.

The Contractor is not authorized to perform duties under this contract on days when the facility/campus is closed, i.e., Government Furlough, inclement weather, power outages, legal and federal holidays, etc., unless otherwise noted. These will be considered non-working (non- pay) days. In the event of Federal dismissal or facility closure during normal work hours, the Contractor will be notified directly by the NOAA COR or Project Leader to depart from the facility/campus grounds. Should the facility be closed during off- hours, the Contractor will be provided information regarding the site's status to be able to make an informed decision on reporting for work on time or a delayed time period, or non- work status and notifying both the Contractor' s point of contact as well as the NOAA COR or Project Leader.

6.4 Identification of contract employees:

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. A Common Access Card (CAC) must be obtained for performance of service.

6.5 Data rights:

The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

6.6 Security:

Contractor personnel shall have successfully completed all required suitability and security processing prior to entering the Government’s facility. Additionally, Contractor personnel working in any DOC facility for more than 180 days must complete Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Request Forms, Security Coversheet, fingerprint card, and position sensitivity checklist. This information will be provided by the Government COR in accordance with Homeland Security Policy Directive- 12 (HSPD- 12). Contractor personnel shall adhere to all security requirements established at the facility.

6.7 Travel:

6.7.1 Travel is anticipated and authorized. Travel will be coordinated through the COR. Travel costs authorized under this contract shall be reimbursed at cost and in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation (www.gsa.gov/ftr). Any travel conducted prior to the receipt of proper written authorization from the Contracting Officer, will be done at the Contractor’s own risk and expense.

6.7.2 Candidate shall be willing to travel internationally for a minimum of up to

2-3 weeks to areas such as Micronesia, Marshall Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Palau and Saipan.

6.7.3 Candidate shall be willing to travel locally throughout the Hawaiian Island chain for periods of a minimum of up to 2-3 weeks.

6.8 Other direct costs:

6.8.1 Candidate shall from time to time need to purchase supplies, and materials to complete the work. Contractor shall provide means to purchase up to a limit of $5,000 for supplies and materials and will be reimbursed by the

NWS.

6.8.2 Candidate shall monitor expenditures and request prior COR approval for purchases.

6.9 Contract administration:

The COR is responsible for the overall scheduling of the project activity. Regular meetings between the Contractor and the COR will be required to outline a work schedule and prioritize tasks. The Contractor is responsible for scheduling the work to be done each day, within the work schedule of the NWS staff. Contractor personnel may be required to do the work independently, generating high quality results in a timely manner.

Work described herein may require that personnel have access to Privacy Information.

Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a, FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification, and FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act. Contractor personnel are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all subjects and materials.

The Government does not provide insurance to the Contractor and, under most circumstances, is not liable for injuries suffered by the Contractor during the performance of duties.

Overtime is not anticipated nor authorized at this time. If overtime is required, it will be coordinated through the COR and approved on a case-by-case basis by the Contracting Officer via modification. Any overtime worked prior to the receipt of proper written authorization from the Contracting Officer, and the COR will be done at the Contractor's own risk and expense.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES:

The Government will provide at no cost to the Contractor any equipment, supplies, etc.

necessary to conduct these services such as a government-owned PC and peripherals and use of shared printing and copying devices.

8.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Item Performance Objective (Minimum Acceptable

Standard – MAS)

Performance Standard

Method of Surveillance

Deduction from Task order for not meeting

MAS

Sample Size

Frequency

8.1 Respond and address facilities trouble tickets

Timely review of submitted EMRS tickets, respond within 24 hours for non-urgent issues* and within 8 hours of facilities issues requiring immediate attention**.

Respond to ticket within 24 hours and close EMRS ticket within 24 hours of completion

Random Sampling

3% 25% of all

EMRS

tickets assigned

Monthly

8.2 Resolve facilities trouble tickets

Satisfactorily complete trouble ticket to industry standards.

95% of the time

Random Sampling

2% 25% of all

EMRS

tickets assigned

Daily

Item Performance Objective (Minimum Acceptable

Standard – MAS)

Performance Standard

Method of Surveillance

Deduction from Task order for not meeting

MAS

Sample Size

Frequency

8.3 Maintain and support

PR

Facilities

Complete assigned tasks and projects on time

95% of the time

Verbal or written confirmation of completion

2% per task not executed on time.

100% of all tasks assigned

Biweekly report at SOD meeting

*”Non-Urgent issue” is defined as a facilities issue which does not pose an immediate or probable threat to health and safety and/or to failure of station or office operations.

**”Issues requiring immediate attention” is defined as a facilities issue which poses an immediate or probable threat to health and safety and/or to failure of station or office operations.

9.0 DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of

Copies Medium/Format Submit to

Report on all closed Engineering Management Reporting System (EMRS) trouble tickets per PRS #8.1

Monthly 1 Gmail or MS Word document

Regional Facilities Engineering Chief and/or Senior Facilities Engineering Technician

Provide Log report of all completed tasks or assigned. As per PRS #8.3

Monthly 1 Gmail or MS Word document

Regional Facilities Engineering Chief and/or Systems Operation Division Chief

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies

Medium/Format Submit to

Upon completion of travel, submit trip report with pictures and narrative

When returning from assigned travel

1 Gmail or MS Word document

Regional Facilities Engineering Chief and/or Senior Facilities Engineering Technician

10.0 POINTS OF CONTACT:

10.1 Contractor Officer Representative (COR)

Wesley Lum Pacific Regional Facilities Engineering Chief 808-532-5560 office 808-348-5861 l wesley.lum@noaa.gov

10.2 NOAA National Weather Service (Technical POC)

Anson Piimauna Senior Facilities Engineering Technician 808-725-6088 office 808-284-5154 cell anson.piimauna@noaa.gov