2. B4225 Washrack Refurbishment PWS.pdf

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Performance Work Statement (PWS) For Aircraft Structural Maintenance Corrosion Section Equipment for Dyess AFB, 7 EMS 26 March 2026

1.0. Description of Services. The primary objective of this performance work statement is to provide an outline of the repair and refurbishment of the currently installed custom built EST Companies LLC Foaming System (EST Part # 25175HWF3X5), in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. This system is utilized for aircraft washing purposes/corrosion prevention and is installed at 7 EMS Corrosion Control Section 998 Avenue B, Hangar 4225, Dyess AFB, TX 79607

1.1. The contractor shall provide supervision, personnel, maintenance equipment, transportation, tools, and labor necessary to remove, transport, deliver, and install the aforementioned items as well as provide training to a minimum of 3 military personnel on the usage and maintenance of the equipment. The contractor will provide all required safety equipment.

1.1.1. Contractor shall provide a comprehensive work plan outlining complete performance within 90 calendar days required for repair, installation, start-up, and training at Dyess AFB, TX by authorized training personnel.

1.1.1.1 On-Site performance and repairs shall be completed within 30 calendar days

System Refurbishment includes the repair and replacement of the following as required to provide a fully functional system returned to a fully operational state. The contractor shall be responsible for all required parts/materials. At a minimum the contractor shall:

a. Refurbishment of Ten (10) Stainless Steel Hose Reel Stand with electric rewind stainless hose Revere reels, or equal

i. All hoses to be leak free

ii. All electric rewinds are fully functional

iii. All wash guns are leak free

iv. Minimum length of 150 ft.

b. Five (5) 4X Revere Stainless-Steel Remote-Control Panels, or equal

i. Ensure all switches and lights are fully functional

ii. Replace all switch and light labels

c. Three (3) Revere Hot Water Wash Systems, or equal

i. Provide and install 6 new complete burner steel pipe coils

ii. Replace all coil inlet/outlet plumbing, fittings, and hoses back to pumps and copper piping.

iii. Check each burner for proper operation, replace gas valves, controllers, thermostats, and wiring as required.

iv. Ensure proper operation of auto start/stop from water cannon gun.

v. Ensure proper operation of each VFD controlled vertical pump

d. Three (3) Revere Foamer Systems, or equal

i. Rebuild foamer system to a fully operational configuration

ii. Provide and install Qty 3 new vertical water pumps

iii. Provide and install Qty 3 new CAT soap pumps with Viton, or equal seals iv Provide and install new flow regulators and pressure control valves

v. Replace all hoses from soap tank to copper pipes

vi. Replumb soap system so that it is configured for Type I soap only, removal all plumbing for Type IV soap system vii Provide solenoids and valves to install push button freshwater flush function for pumps, flush should be integrated into existing control system.

vii. Provide and install 2 new hydro minder mixing valves on soap system

viii. Reset system to correct ratio configuration, contractor to provide required digital flow meters.

e. Revere Wash System Controls and Integration, or equal

i. Replace 3 float switches in 1000 gallon holding tank

ii. Provide and install new 2” water softener on inlet to holding tank to provide softened water for aircraft wash system. Softener to have digital controller. Provide all required plumbing for inlet / outlet / drain. Fill salt tank completely at startup.

iii. Inspect electrical control panel, existing controls scheme is to be utilized. Replace control components as needed to ensure system is fully functional. System may require contactors, breakers, relays, etc.

Contractor is responsible for coordinating with original manufacture to ensure control system within PLC/HMI is maintained.

f. Heavy Duty Air Compressor

i. Provide new 15hp screw air compressor

ii. 120 Gallon receiver tank

iii. Minimum output 120 PSI

iv. Electric Auto drain

g. All required Wash System Piping to make system functional

h. All required Foamer System Piping to make system functional

i. All control wiring to make system functional

j. Compressed Air piping to make system functional

k. The Contractor shall provide weekly progress reports to the COR

l. Provide documentation of settings and all related documents to the system.

m. Contractor shall provide a minimum of a 1 year commercial warranty

n. Contractor shall provide a schedule outlining 12 monthly on-site preventative maintenance (PM) visits to maintain. PM to include water softener salt, all required parts and consumables to keep system fully functional.

1.1.2. Contractor Responsibilities include:

a. Removal of any existing equipment and clearing of the jobsite

b. Any applicable licenses, bonds, permits, or taxes

c. Environmental permits or compliance testing

d. Disposal of all construction refuse

1.2. The Contractor will provide, at no expense to the Government, the repair or replacement of components and equipment due to abuse, misuse, mishandling, deferred or neglected maintenance by anyone employed by the Contractor.

1.3. Contractor Check-in. Prior to the start of installation and repair, the contractor must check in with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at a minimum of 2 weeks prior to on-site performance. The owning organization where the work is to be conducted will ensure personnel are available to facilitate vendor’s needs and oversite.

1.4. Contractor Actions at Worksite. Contractor technicians will maintain 100% accountability and control of all vendor tools and equipment while on the jobsite. At no time should the Government be responsible for lost, damaged, missing tools, equipment, or parts that are property of the vendor on the jobsite. Lost tools and equipment will be immediately brought to the attention of section supervision. Additionally, any debris, trash or replacement parts created by the vendor at the jobsite will be disposed of in accordance with paragraph 1.5.1 of this PWS. Contractor personnel are only to be in their assigned areas and are not allowed in other restricted areas without section supervision approval and/or an escort.

1.5. Contractor Checkout (Job Completion). After finishing

installation/repair/replacement, the vendor must inform the COR. Upon job completion, a representative from the requiring activity and a contracting representative will inspect all work performed and ensure work has been accomplished IAW this PWS and meets requirements necessary for the Government’s quality controls to include a full systems operation/run through.

1.5.1. All work areas will be thoroughly checked upon contractor completion of the job, and the work will not be accepted until all work areas are inspected and accepted by a representative from the required activity. All work areas will be cleared of all contractor generated waste off base IAW applicable state regulations

1.5.2. At contractor checkout, a detailed receipt of work accomplished will be provided to the COR. This receipt will be sent to the 7 EMS Resource Advisor, Contracting Officer, and invoiced IAW FAR 252.232-7003. The contractor is required to invoice through Wide Area Workflow, and this receipt will assist the squadron Resource Advisor to quickly validate, accept and make payment within Wide Area Workflow. Upon completion, Contracting will be notified for a final inspection to take place.

1.5.3 At the time of inspection and acceptance of the system. The contractor shall provide a descriptive and comprehensive inspection checklist and maintenance schedule for above pieces of equipment for this agency to check on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The inspection criteria will be based on manufacturers’ recommendations for inspections based on the above frequencies.

1.6. Service Summary

1.6.1 General

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 but do not represent all contract performance requirements.

All contract performance requirements in this PWS will be monitored.

1.6.2 Performance Evaluation

Performance of a service shall be evaluated to determine whether or not it meets the performance requirements of this contract. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued Corrective Action Reports (CARs), the Contracting Officer shall take appropriate measures according to inspection of services clause in the contract, i.e., FAR 52.246-4, 52.246-5, or 52.212-4(a).

SS

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

PWS

Paragraph

Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)

Quality

Contractor shall perform all prescribed refurbishment to restore wash rack system to full operability.

1.1 Zero deviation from standard

Contractor shall fix any discrepancy that doesn’t meet the objectives outlined within the PWS in shortest time practicable

1.1.1(a) – (f) Repair completed within the specified period of performance

Deliverable

Provide documentation of settings for future use.

1.1(l)

Provided no later then 2 calendar days of the completion refurbishment and acceptance by the government

The contractor must provide comprehensive training to designated personnel

1.1 A minimum of 3 personnel

Schedule

Contractor shall coordinate with COR and facility manager for project scheduling based on hangar availability.

1.3 Zero deviation from scheduling

coordination.

Contractor shall furnish work length estimates prior to scheduling and adhere to the estimates

1.1.1 Acceptable delay for project completion

shall based on contractor scheduling estimates. No minimum length;

contractor may finish as quickly as able.

2.0. Invoicing. Only after all work has been completed will this event be invoiced.

2.1. Invoicing for the initial repair and installation shall be invoiced once work has been inspected and accepted.

2.2. Preventative shall be invoiced monthly basis after confirmation of completion with the COR.

3.0. General Information

3.1. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor may be required to perform service on holidays including but not limited to:

New Year's Day Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Presidents’ Day

Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Juneteenth Columbus Day Veterans’ Day

Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

3.2. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business within maintenance plans, except when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closing, or similar government directed facility closing. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. Hours of operation will be worked out with the Contractor and upon notification of set dates and time for work to be initiated not to exclude normal operations of designated shifts to where no personnel will be present for work to be completed.

3.3. Worker’s Health and Safety: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local legal requirements regarding workers' health and safety. The Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal and safety requirements that apply to his/her activities. These include but are not limited to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations, arc flash training, personal protection training, and equipment to protect themselves and others from unsafe work conditions. The Contractor shall report any accidents or OSHA violations immediately to the appropriate authorities and within 24 hours to the Contracting Officer (CO). All equipment discussed within this contract shall meet all OSHA, EPA, and or any other applicable guidelines. All safety equipment must be used for its intended and

Contract shall submit weekly progress reports to

COR

1.1(m) Submission to be provided no later than the reoccurring Friday 3:30PM CST once performance has begun.

Preventative Maintenance

8 Monitor completion of preventative maintenance

1.1.1(n) Maintenance shall be done according to the offer proposed by the contractor designed purpose. Any unsafe acts by the vendor will be reported to vendor supervision and the CO and may be grounds for contract cancelation

3.4. Security Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with all security controls directed by the Government Site POC (i.e. Facility Manager) or COR.

Vehicles. Each contractor employee driving a privately or company owned vehicle on the installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the state. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seatbelts is mandatory. Any contractor employee cited for driving under the influence will have their driving privileges immediately revoked for a period to be determined.

3.5. Government Property Damage: The Contractor shall record and report, within 24 hours, to the COR and CO, all available facts relating to each instance of accidental damage to government property or injury to either contractor or government personnel. The Contractor shall not perform any work on the damaged equipment/property until released by an authorized government representative. If the Government elects to investigate the accident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the government personnel until the investigation is completed.

3.5.1. Damage to Property or Equipment: The Contractor, at their own expense, shall repair any damage to government property or equipment that can be attributed to the Contractor. Said repairs shall be made by a skilled workman, and to the satisfaction of the CO or a designated representative (COR).

3.6 Contract Personnel

3.6.1 Personnel Roster. The contractor may be required to provide a personnel roster consisting of names and other pertinent personnel data to the requiring activity for the purpose of 100% accountability real-world and exercise situations. The personnel roster shall be updated as individuals are removed and added.

3.6.2 The prime contractor shall identify . The Site POC or alternate(s) shall be on site during duty hours until project completion. The Site POC shall be the interface for all work site communications with the Government, including quality, safety, and discrepancy matters.

3.6. 3 Certifications. Contractor employees shall have current and valid professional certifications and licenses required to perform the work in this PWS, prior to contract award. All certification and licensing requirements by Federal, State, and local agencies shall be complied with at the contractor's expense.

3.6.4 Contractor Qualifications. The contractor shall utilize employees possessing adequate training, skills, and knowledge to perform the requirements of this contract.

3.6.5 Employee Training. The contractor shall give all training required to meet requirements of the PWS unless otherwise specified within the PWS or as otherwise approved by the CO. The contractor shall maintain training and experience records for each employee during the period of this contract that reflect sufficient personnel are qualified to accomplish all tasks required by this contract. Provide status of employee training upon the government’s request.

3.6.6 English Language. Employees who deal directly with customers will be required to communicate clearly and concisely with the customers in English. This requirement is strictly for the purpose of efficiently performing the contract tasks.

3.7 Use of Government Employees.

The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Defense if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in DAFI 64-106, Chapter 1, Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

3.8 Employment of Spouses/Dependents. The contractor shall not employ any person who is a spouse or dependent child of a Department of Defense employee (either military or civilian) when such employee would be placed in a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest by virtue of such employment.

3.9 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, 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. When working in the area contractors will be required to where escort badge.

3.10 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary information. Any potential instance of OCI must be reported to the CO immediately.

3.11 Personal Conflict of Interest (PCI). The term "PCI" means that a contractor employee assigned to the contract has interests which (i) may diminish his/her capacity to give impartial, technically sound, objective assistance and advice in performing this contract, (ii) may otherwise result in a biased work product under this contract, or (iii) may result in an unfair competitive advantage. Any potential instance of PCI must be reported to the CO immediately.

3.12 Privately Owned Vehicles. Each contractor employee driving a privately owned vehicle on the installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the state. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seatbelts is mandatory. Any contractor employee cited for driving under the influence will have their driving privileges immediately revoked for a period to be determined.

3.13. Conservation of Utilities. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

3.14. Environmental Protection. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards that are or may become applicable to contractor’s activities in performance of this PWS. The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent environmental, Dyess AFB TX local laws and regulations, and Air Force policies, instructions, plans, and directives. The Contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on Dyess AFB, TX. The Prime Contractor shall ensure their sub-contractors comply with these specifications.

3.15. Permits. The contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining at its cost and expense any environmental permits required for its operations under the contract, independent of any existing permits held by the government. The contractor acknowledges that the government will not consent to being named a secondary discharger or co-permittee for any operations or activities of the contractor under the contract. In the event the government is named as a secondary discharger or co-permittee for any activity or operation of the contract, the government shall have the right to take reasonable actions necessary to prevent, suspend, or terminate such activity or operations, including terminating this contract, without liability or penalty

3.15.1. Permits. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with Base Civil Engineers (CE) on completion of AF Form 103 Digging Permit before any digging is accomplished. The form(s) shall be submitted at the minimum of 14 calendar days after the award. The contractor shall complete, and process all permits, the AF 332, and AF813 Environmental Study forms to COR approximately six (6) weeks prior to work commencement.

3.15.2 Right to Inspect. The government’s rights under this contract specifically include the right for government officials to inspect upon reasonable notice the work site for compliance with environmental, safety and occupational health laws and regulations, whether or not governmental is responsible for enforcing them. Such inspections are without prejudice to the right of duly constituted enforcement officials to make sure inspections. The government normally will give the contractor 24 hours prior notice of its intention to inspect, unless it determines the entry is required for safety, environmental, operations or security purposes.

3.15.3 Non-compliance. If the contractor is found to not be in compliance with any of these regulations, there may be cause for the facility to shut down until the contractor, when within the contractor’s control or the government, has remedied the problem. Any sanitary deficiencies shall require immediate correction.

3.15.4 Spill Response. The contractor is responsible to report and promptly clean up all spills in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations. In the event that it is necessary to utilize government material, equipment, or personnel to clean up a contractor caused spill, the contractor shall be required to reimburse the government for all associated costs.

3.15.5 Audit. This contract may be subject to audit by any and all cognizant government agencies. The contractor shall make available all records, which it maintains with respect to these contract, to such agencies.

3.15.6. Failure to Insist on Compliance. The failure of government to insist, in any one or more instances, upon performance of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this contract shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of government’s right to the future performance of any such terms, covenants or conditions and the contractor’s obligations in respect to such future performance shall continue in full force and effect.

3.15.7. Green Procurement Program (GPP). The GPP is mandatory federal acquisition program that focuses on the purchase and use of environmentally preferable products and services. Many different items are covered by the GPP. Recycled-content products are designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Bio-based” products made from renewable plant materials are designated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Energy and water efficient products are designated by the Department of Energy (DOE). GPP also requires the government to avoid purchasing Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and EPA-designated priority chemicals.

Environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) is a voluntary program, and it encourage the purchase of goods and services that have decreased effects on human health and the environment (compared to the competing goods and services that serve the same purpose), but are not already required by one of the mandatory GPP elements. (1) Green Procurement is mandated except when the contractor can show that the product with recycled content does not meet intended specifications, has excessive costs, or cannot be delivered in time to support the schedule of the contract. If the contractor is unable to locate a specified product meeting the GPP requirement, identify the issue to the CO or COR for guidance. GPP is based on legal requirements and the Department of Defense facilities are subject to enforcement action if these requirements are ignored.(2) The contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-designated items IAW FAR Clause 52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA- Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. The list of EPA-designated items is available at https://www.epa.gov/smm.comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-cpg-program.

3.16. MISCELLANEOUS PARAGRAPHS:

3.16.1 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoD 5400.7- R/AF Supplement). Any request received by the contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including government/contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the Base FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

3.16.2 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) The contractor shall comply with DoD 5200.48, Department of the Air Force Instruction 16-1403 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and the CUI requirements in this contract. The CUI regulation cited in this paragraph sets policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for CUI in the identification, creation, sharing, marking, safeguarding, storage, dissemination, decontrol, disposition, destruction, and records management of CUI documents and materials and establishes training required Any Contractor employee CUI training required under DoDI 5200.48, Department of the Air Force Instruction 16-1403 Controlled Unclassified Information including initial and annual CUI training shall be accomplished following coordination with the COR/cognizant local CUI authority.

3.16.3 Notification of Debarment/Suspension Status. The contractor shall provide immediate notice to the CO in the event of being suspended, debarred or declared ineligible by any other federal department or agency, or upon receipt of a notice of proposed debarment from another DoD Agency, during the performance of this contract.

3.16.4 Correspondence. The government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

3.16.5 Post Award Conference. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the CO IAW FAR Part 42.5. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

3.16.6 Insurance. The contractor shall obtain the necessary insurance as required by FAR part 28.3. The minimum amounts of insurance will be maintained IAW FAR 28.307-2.

3.16.7. Subcontracting. The contractor shall ensure that any subcontractor providing services on behalf of the contractor has been approved by the CO prior to any such performance. The subcontractor shall not have a negative performance history or be suspended or otherwise prohibited from doing business with the government.

3.16.8. 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 CO. 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.

3.16.9 Fire Prevention. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires in the units and contractor-furnished and government-furnished facilities while performing any work under this contract. In the event fires do occur, the contractor shall immediately notify the Base Fire Department at 911. The contractor shall then notify the requiring activity and the CO. The contractor shall brief and document its employees monthly in fire safety issues and procedures in reporting fires.

3.16.10 Flightline Driving. Employees who are required to drive vehicles on the flight line, cross the runway and shall have a Certificate of Competency, AF Form 483, a valid civilian and military driver’s license, IAW AFMAN 24-306, page 25-1.

3.16.11 Hazardous Materials.

(1) Prior to use, the contractor shall provide the Base Hazardous Material Pharmacy, through the CO and COR, a list of all hazardous materials the contractor brings onto government property and shall submit and AF Form 3952 along with a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each Hazardous Chemical listed in OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. The purpose of the inventory is to provide information for Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting.

(2) Any products that meet the criteria of “Hazardous Waste” must be bar coded and tracked until permanently removed from government property. Criteria for identifying hazardous waste are contained in Subpart C of 40 CFR Part 261. NOTE: Products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) or ozone depleting substances shall not be allowed or approved for use.

(3) The contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees complete the local Air Force Hazardous Communication, HAZMart, and hazardous waste training. The contractor shall appoint a primary and alternate HAZMART and Hazardous Waste monitor.

Monitors are responsible for training all contractor personnel regarding hazardous material containers maintained on base and complete MSDSs immediately upon receipt of new chemicals, products, or materials.

3.16.12 Inclement Weather. If the base closes due to inclement weather, the contractor will be released, by the installation commander, with the general population of the base at no decrement to contract price. The contractor will follow the local procedures for reporting in inclement weather as advertised on local television and radio stations.

3.16.13 Section 508 Compliance. The contractor shall support the government in its compliance with Section 508 throughout the development and implementation of the work to be performed. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires that when federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic information technology, federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who do not have disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to

3.17 Security

3.17.1 General:

3.17.1.1 Compliance with Base Security Regulations and Force

Protection. The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations and with actions dictated by force protection condition changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work.

3.17.1.2. Compliance with Base Traffic Regulations. The contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

3.17.1.3. Prohibition of Weapons on Base. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Air Force installations.

3.17.1.4. Reporting Suspicious Activity. The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Dyess Air Force Base AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at 325-696-2131 in a timely manner.

3.17.1.5. Security Clearances. There are security requirements in the performance of this Task Order. Some of this work may take place in secure areas where Contractor employees shall be escorted at all times. The Contractor shall coordinate access to secure areas at least fourteen (14) calendar days ahead of time. It is the Government's responsibility to provide escorts. The primary contractor shall provide adequately cleared personnel for the performance of this task order.

3.17.1.6. Base Access. The Contractor shall process a SFS Contractor/Vendor/DV Pass Request Spreadsheet and provide to CO and COR within 5 calendar days after contract award. This spreadsheet shall identify the names (as shown on the driver's license), driver's license numbers and state of issue, SSN and birth date of the personnel who will be performing work under this PWS, company name, address, phone number and contract number, start date and end date. This information is required to grant access to the base. If required by the base, the Contractor shall provide identification badges for their employees. All Contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the Government site. The badges shall identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as Contractor and be in accordance with the base regulations.

3.17.2. Additional Security Requirements:

3.17.2.1. Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

3.17.2.2. Contractor Access To Air Force Installations. All contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control, as stipulated in the Installation Commander's memorandum to the 7 SFS Security Forces Office (the AFMAN and memorandum are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the CO upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access and credentials based on information obtained during identity vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

3.17.2.3. Base Access. For contractor personnel who wish to obtain long-term Base access via an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card, IAW Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, the prime contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an AFMC Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work,

3) expiration date (must be on or before contract's expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee's company name.

It is recommended that the prime contractor provide a copy of the request letter to each employee for verification purposes when the employee comes to the Dyess Vistor Center to get their AFMC Form 496 signed. Employees for which no request letter can be found or provided will result in the employee being asked to return on another date/time so verification can be made.

Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the AFMC Form 496 is submitted to the 7 CONS for signature.

Individuals requesting DBIDS passes/cards through AF Form 496s must be on an authorized DD Form 577 signed by the current Commander/Director of the presiding unit.

The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the contractor employee to the Dyess AFB Pass & Registration Office in for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass. Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently should be submitted for a long term base pass.

Visitors/contractors with driver's licenses from ME, MN, MO, MT, and WA (exceptions are EDL-Enhanced driver's licenses from MN & WA) will not be able to obtain base access without another form of identification as an identity proofing document. The list of authorized IDs can be found in the REAL ID Act of 2005. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website to get the latest information, https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories.

During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel. The contractor shall be responsible for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for: 1) any employee who no longer requires access to the work site; 2) upon request by a CO; and 3) upon completion or termination of the contract. The prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of-payment.

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Notification Of Government Security Activity And Visitor Group Security Agreements.

3.18 Safety

It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of and full compliance with OSHA requirements.

Detailed information is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. It is the contractor's sole responsibility for compliance with OSHA, Public Law 91-

596. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, and Air Force Instructions for the protection of their employees while working on an Air Force Installation or property. The protection of contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor. Contractor shall manage all work areas to ensure the safety of building occupants, base personnel, or visitors in or near the areas.

The contractor shall maintain an effective Safety and Health Plan that describes the capabilities and processes to ensure compliance with safety and health requirements during the performance of the work described in the solicitation.

The contractor's plan shall include appropriate measures to ensure the contractor reacts promptly to investigate, correct and track alleged safety and health violations and/or uncontrolled hazards in contractor work areas. Contractor must ensure that personnel are properly trained on the equipment they are tasked to operate. The contractor shall develop site specific mishap reporting procedures which result in damage to government property or injury to Air Force personnel.

These procedures are to be included in the safety and health plan for review. In accordance with AFI 91-202, AFMC Supplement, Safety Program, at the request of the CO, COR, or Safety Office, the contractor shall submit a Safety and Health Plan to the CO for review and acceptance by the safety office.

3.18.1. Safety Equipment. The contractor shall furnish personal safety equipment for its employees in performance of this contract. Safety equipment includes shoes or boots, eyewear, respirators, and gloves.

3.18.2. Safety Threats. The government reserves the right to restrict the employment, under this contract, of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or the operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor shall perform background checks, at contractor's expense, to ensure that said employee has not been convicted of any sexual crime or any crime against children.

3.18.3. Substance Abuse Testing. The consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by contractor personnel, while on duty, is strictly forbidden.

Contractor employees shall be subject to substance abuse testing as a result of a mishap investigation when an individual's actions or inactions are suspected as https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov factors in a mishap sequence. The CO or COR may identify the employees to be tested and the drugs and substances for which those employees must be tested.

The service provider shall accomplish the specified testing using a certified (i.e., a certified lab that meets Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) certification) medical substance abuse testing facility. Results of the test(s) shall be provided to the government solely for the purpose of completing an investigation. The contractor shall immediately remove any employee who is found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

3.18.4. Appearance. Contractor personnel shall present a clean and neat appearance. Contractor's uniform must be easily recognized. This shall be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company and/or by wearing badges that contain the company name and employee name.

3.18.5. Site Coordination. The Contractor shall meet with the base safety officer immediately upon arrival on site for review of the specific safety requirements prior to repair and installation service.

3.18.6. Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation. The Contractor shall record and report all available facts relating to each instance of injury to either Contractor or Government personnel to the Base Safety Office unless otherwise stated in the PWS. The Contractor shall secure the scene of any accident and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the COR.

If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the incident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

3.18.7. Confined Space. The Contractor and their subcontractors entering confined spaces on Dyess AFB, TX are responsible for the Safety of their personnel and for their own confined permit space program as outlined in OSHA

1910.146. All confined space operations must be coordinated with the Wing Safety office and COR, prior to start of work. The primary contractor is responsible for all subcontractors' confined space operations.