1701 PWS Water Meter Calibration FY26 v4.pdf
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This is a Performance Work Statement for water meter calibration services at Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) in Massachusetts, dated 22 January 2026, with Project ID 1701 and prepared by 66 ABG/CEOES.
The contractor shall inspect, test, and calibrate eighteen (18) water meters located at various HAFB facilities, including twelve (12) meters on HAFB proper, two (2) in the Massport tarmac area, two (2) at FamCamp, one (1) at the FamCamp Water Treatment Facility, and one (1) on Wood Street in Bedford, MA. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, hoses, gauges, test equipment, safety equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Services must comply with manufacturer specifications and industry standards including NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements. The contractor must submit an inspection, test, and calibration schedule for government approval, provide a field test report for each meter within seven (7) days of testing, and submit annual updates. The contractor's facilities must be located within sixty (60) miles of HAFB Civil Engineering Headquarters. The contract period runs from September 26, 2026, through September 25, 2031, with normal working hours from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
The PWS emphasizes strict safety and security compliance, including confined space entry procedures that require pre-briefs with the COR, Safety Office, and Fire Department in accordance with DAFI 91-202 and DAFFARS Clause 5352.223-9001. The contractor bears sole responsibility for OSHA compliance and must report any incidents involving property damage, personnel injuries, or environmental impacts within five (5) days. All contractor personnel require REAL ID-compliant identification, security clearance procedures, and contractor identification badges. The contractor must employ a technically trained and experienced workforce and maintain housekeeping standards per industry and OSHA requirements. Government-furnished services include security forces, fire and emergency services, emergency medical services, utilities, workspace, and refuse collection, though the contractor is responsible for any additional utility services beyond what is provided.
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| 2026 Appendix A - Water Meters - Updated.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2026 Meter Calibration Bid Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
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CUI
SERVICES
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
22 January 2026
Project ID: 1701
Project Title: Water Meter Calibration
Prepared By: 66 ABG/CEOES
1.0 Description of Services
1.1 The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, hoses, gauges, test equipment, hearing protection, eye protection (including prescription safety glasses), materials, supplies and parts, transportation, and other incidentals necessary to travel to Hanscom Air Force Base (“HAFB”), MA, to inspect, test, and calibrate eighteen (18) water meters: twelve (12) meters on HAFB, two
(2) meters in Massport tarmac area, two (2) meters at FamCamp, one (1) at the Water Treatment Facility at FamCamp, and one (1) meter on Wood Street, Bedford MA. (Precise locations will be provided at the time of scheduled service.) The contractor shall provide a field test report for each water meter tested within seven (7) days of testing. All services and parts provided under this contract must comply with the terms and conditions herein, the manufacturer’s equipment specifications, and this Performance Work Statement (“PWS”). The contractor’s geographical proximity to the Civil Engineering Headquarters located on HAFB shall be within sixty (60) miles.
1.2 Requested Service: Inspect, test, and calibrate specified water meters as required by manufacturer’s recommendations, at minimum. Submit an inspection, test, and calibration schedule, field test reports, and annual updates. See Appendix A for a complete list of water meters.
1.3 Confined Space: This contract has the potential for entry into permitted and non-permitted confined space areas. In Accordance With (“IAW”) Department of the Air Force Instruction (“DAFI”) 91-202, The U.S. Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, and Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DAFFARS”) Clause 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations, permit-required confined space areas will necessitate a pre-brief prior to the start of any service. The pre-brief will include the contractor, Contracting Officer Representative (“COR”), Safety Office, and Fire Department. It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) (Public Law 91-956). The pre-brief will inform the contractor of any known hazards and the contents of the space. Additionally, the contractor will be briefed on precautions and procedures implemented by 66 Air Base Group Civil Engineering (“66 ABG/CE”) to protect Air Force workers. The Fire House Representative will confirm the confined space entry location and either approve or disapprove use of the rescue team supplied by the installation Fire Emergency Services (“FES”) Flight. At the conclusion of the contract, an after-action brief will be required where the contractor will provide information regarding hazards encountered or created in space(s). The COR will contact the Contracting Officer (“CO”) and Air Base Group Safety team (“ABG/SE”) immediately if an unsafe act or procedure is performed by the contractor. Safety Office Phone Number 781 225 7233.
2.0 Quality Assurance
2.1 Civil Engineering COR will monitor and evaluate the contractor’s performance to ensure services are received. The contractor is responsible for their quality control. The COR will evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the contractor’s quality control program. The COR may inspect each task in progress or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures or customer complaints.
Likewise, the COR may decrease the number of quality control inspections if performance allows.
3.0 Safety
3.1 The primary safety interest of the COR is to ensure contractor operations in service of the contract do not result in direct or indirect hazard to Hanscom AFB personnel or property, and to provide safety program guidance necessary to accomplish this objective.
3.2 Contractor Safety: The contractor is solely responsible for site maintenance, project execution, and employee protection, and must adhere to all relevant safety standards, including NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, AND OSHA (Title 29 of Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) Parts 1910 and 1926).
The contractor shall be responsible for the safe conduct of all craftsmen, laborers, and subcontractors. It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to ensure that all safety requirements are met. In the event of an emergency, call 911. If dialing from a base landline phone, call 9911.
3.3 Mishap Reporting: In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall report to the contracting officer within five (5) days any incidents involving damage to Air Force property or equipment; on-the-job injuries to contractor personnel; accidents resulting in death, injury, or occupational disease; or adverse environmental impacts. All provisions in DAFFARS Clause 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations apply to this contract.
4.0 Continued Use of Facilities
4.1 During this contract, the buildings will continue to be occupied. Work will be performed in an orderly manner with minimum disturbance and inconvenience to the occupants and patrons. The contractor will confine and limit contractor personnel to only those areas required for performing the work. If a walkway or entrance is under maintenance or is inoperable, contractor will erect temporary barriers/warning signs advising users that it is unavailable for use.
4.2 Housekeeping: The contractor shall keep the work areas clean and neat in accordance with
Industry Standards, OSHA, fire and safety standards, and PWS.
5.0 Performance Objectives
Service Summary
Performance Objective and Performance Threshold PWS Paragraph
SS 1. • 100% of specified water meters will be inspected, tested, and calibrated.
• 100% of specified water meters will be inspected, tested, and calibrated in accordance with contractor-submitted and Government-approved schedule.
1.1, 1.2.
SS 2. • 100% of contractor operations shall comply with all applicable confined space entry requirements.
1.3.
SS 3. • 100% of meters tested shall require contractor provide water meter field test reports.
• 100% of field test reports shall be provided within seven (7) days of actual test.
1.1, 1.2.
6.0 Government-Furnished Property and Services
6.1 Government Furnished Property is not applicable to the performance of this contract.
6.2 Government Furnished Services are applicable during the performance of this contract.
6.2.1 Security Police: The government will provide general on base Security Forces service.
The Security Forces’ telephone number is 911 for emergencies.
6.2.2 Fire and Emergency Services: The government will provide general on-base fire protection services. The contractor shall comply with fire prevention rules and regulations enforced by the Hanscom AFB Fire Prevention Branch. Call 911 for emergencies. For routine fire prevention matters and/or calls to dispatch, call 781-225-3330.
6.2.3 Emergency Medical Service: The telephone number is 911 for emergencies.
6.2.4 Utilities: The government will furnish utility services. These utilities include natural gas, electricity, water, and sewer for the sole purpose of completing this contract. If the contractor requires additional utility services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to provide additionally required utility services. Contractor shall use due care and diligence in efforts to conserve utilities to reduce utility costs.
6.2.5 Refuse Collection: The government will provide refuse collection services limited to the extent provided in the Base Refuse Collection Contract for government provided facilities.
The government will only allow non-hazardous refuse to be emptied into the nearest authorized refuse dumpster for trash collection. Do not use government dumpsters for collection of construction debris.
6.2.6 Workspace: The government will provide adequate workspace around the equipment area.
7.0 Period of Performance
7.1 The Period of Performance of this contract will be September 26, 2026, to September 25, 2031.
7.2 Hours of Operation: Normal working hours at Hanscom AFB are from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
7.3 Holidays: Hanscom AFB recognizes the holidays below:
7.3.1 New Year’s Day – 1 January
7.3.2 Martin Luther King Day – 3rd Monday in January
7.3.3 George Washington’s Birthday – 3rd Monday in February.
7.3.4 Memorial Day – last Monday in May.
7.3.5 Juneteenth – June 19th.
7.3.6 Independence Day – 4 July.
7.3.7 Labor Day – 1st Monday in September.
7.3.8 Christopher Columbus Day – 2nd Monday in October.
7.3.9 Veteran’s Day – 11 November.
7.3.10 Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in November.
7.3.11 Christmas Day – 25 December.
7.4 If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on
Sunday, the following Monday will be observed.
8.0 Installation Access Requirements
8.1 The contractor shall comply with requirements and procedures IAW Department of the Air Force
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DAFFARS”) 5353.242-9000, Contractor Access to Department of the Air Force Installations.
8.2 Prior to visiting Hanscom AFB to perform any work, contractor shall contact the CEOES
Representative/(COR) to coordinate access to the base as well as to the building(s) where the work shall be performed.
8.3 A list of the names of the workers shall be required to gain access, and passes shall be distributed at the visitor’s building at Sartain Gate (Building 1617, Old Bedford Rd, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731).
8.4 Workers shall have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, REAL ID-compliant state identification card, or valid passport.
8.5 If bringing a vehicle on base, the contractor will need proof of registration and insurance of that vehicle.
8.6 Contractor personnel shall comply with the directives pertaining to operation of Personally Owned
Vehicles on Hanscom AFB per DAFI 31-204 (in its entirety), Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision.
8.7 Contractor employees must have identification that readily identifies them as contractors.
8.8 During the contract, certain areas/sites may be restricted or closed to contractor personnel.
8.9 In addition, unscheduled gate closures may occur at any time and personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience delays.
8.10 The Government is not responsible for any cost or lost time associated with obtaining passes or added vehicle inspections incurred.
8.11 The contractor is responsible for immediately returning all access badges for personnel who no longer work for the contractor.
8.12 The contractor is responsible for immediately returning all access badges after completion of the contract.
8.13 More information about base access can be found at the following link:
https://www.hanscom.af.mil/Units/66th-Security-Forces-Squadron/.
8.14 The contractor shall comply with all requirements for installation entry.
9.0 Listing of Contractor Employees
9.1 The contractor shall not employ persons on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, and general wellbeing or operational mission of the installation and its population.
9.2 The contractor shall not employ persons on this contract if such employee is of any threat to the wellbeing and safety of children.
9.3 The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to the DoD 5500.7-R Joint Ethics Regulations (“JER”).
9.4 In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in DAFI 64-106, Contractor Labor Relations Activities.
9.5 The contractor shall be prohibited from employing off-duty CORs who are surveilling any contracts or sub-contracts awarded to the contractor.
9.6 All contractor employees shall require suitable attire, depending on particular condition, occasion, place, or job assignment.
9.7 All contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a professional, courteous manner.
9.8 The selection, assignment, reassignment, transfer, supervision, management, and control of contractor employees in performance of this PWS shall be the responsibility and prerogative of the contractor; however, the contractor shall comply with the requirements set forth in this PWS and Hanscom AFB regulations concerning conduct of employees as referenced herein.
9.9 The contractor shall employ and maintain a technically trained and experienced workforce.
10.0 Appendices
10.1 Appendix
*END OF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT*
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