PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Version 1

December 2025

4PWS Ver 1 2025-12

[Cristobal Colon Construction – Earthwork Equipment]

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the delivery, installation, and commissioning of modular facilities at Cristobal Colon as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The project site is located at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón, formerly known as Fuerte/Fort Sherman, on the east side of Calle Sturges along Bahía Limón. U.S. Army troops will conduct construction activities at three (3) designated work areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1. The delivery of leased construction equipment, refueling and replenishing support, and non-potable water for the water trucks will enable U.S. forces to conduct required construction tasks in support of future Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) activities led by the Jungle Warfare Center and the annual exercise. The operation of the water trucks, specifically the provision of non-potable water, will be carried out by the contractor.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this requirement is to provide and deliver leased construction equipment, refueling services, and non-potable water replenishment for water trucks in support of U.S. Army engineer operations at Cristóbal Colón. For the water truck replenishment, the contractor shall be fully responsible for the provision and delivery of non-potable water. However, the operation of the water trucks during construction tasks will be performed solely by U.S. forces. This support enables U.S. forces to meet training and exercise requirements. The contractor shall provide equipment and services only; all JOTC construction tasks will be performed by U.S. forces.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, fuel, transportation, and documentation required to deliver leased construction equipment, non-potable water replenishment, and refueling services in support of troop construction operations at Cristóbal Colón.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance for this contract is from 14 May 2026 to 12 July 2026.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): RESERVED

1.6.1.1 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or

December 2025 service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: RESERVED

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 8:00am through 5:00pm Monday through Sunday, except for recognized holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Cristobal Colon, formally known as Fuerte Sherman/Fort Sherman at the locations show in Technical Exhibit 1.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government plans to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this project.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON: RESERVED

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. Specific information shared by contractor pertaining to security measures, protocols and procedures associated with the protection of facilities, equipment and information will be closely safeguarded and only be shared with individuals who have a need to know. As part of security measures, contractors are required to report any suspicious activity or any attempts by unauthorized individuals attempting to obtain this information via social engineering or other unauthorized methods.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: RESERVED

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall notify the KO and COR of that information within 24 hours {Deliverable A001). The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

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1.6.7.5.2 Remedies: In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts: The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employees performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non-CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access:

RESERVED

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract are eligible for employment in accordance with Panamanian laws and labor regulations. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the KO or COR within 30 days of request.

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems: RESEVED

1.6.7.9 Key Control: RESERVED

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations: RESERVED

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will appraise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following are considered as key personnel to the government: contract manager and alternate contract manager. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor

December 2025 when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR within three

(3) days of notice to proceed {Deliverable A002}. Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between the hours reflected in paragraph 1.6.4.

1.6.10.1. All Contract Managers shall be able to speak, read, write, and understand English at the high school graduate level. A translator will be provided in case of not being able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: RESERVED

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: RESERVED

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Appearance of Personnel. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor personnel present a neat and professional appearance at all times. At all times during contract performance Contractor personnel shall wear as outer wear a shirt or vest with the company logo and name. This includes shirts with sleeves (short or long sleeves). Contractor personnel shall wear long pants, safety shoes, and hard hats in designated areas as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and Army regulations. Offensive pictures, sayings, tank tops, tee shirts, and spandex or similar fabric worn as outerwear are strictly prohibited.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: RESERVED

1.6.12.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: RESERVED

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): RESERVED

1.6.15 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.

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: RESERVED

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery

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Guidelines stated at (www.dimoc.mil/resourcess/limitations/). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.16.3 Information Assurance: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used. As per Office of Management and Budget guidance M-23-13 (27 Feb 2023) the “No TikTok on Government Devices Act” requires ceasing the use and installation removal of the application, and any subsequent product released by ByteDance that has substantially the same functionality and purpose of TikTok, on devices and systems used to process and store DoD related information due to the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data.

1.6.17 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 or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the COR and KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the COR and KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI {Deliverable A003}. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: RESERVED

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and control-access area shall complete AT Level I awareness training withing five (5) calendar days after the contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR and to the contracting officer (KO), if a COR is not assigned, within five (5) calendar days after completion of the training by all employees and subcontractor personnel {Deliverable A.004}. AT Level awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: RESERVED

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: RESERVED

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: RESERVED

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): RESERVED

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: RESERVED

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training: RESERVED

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1.6.20 Overseas Training Requirements:

1.6.20.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling: RESERVED

1.6.20.2 SERE Training: RESERVED

1.6.21 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.21.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.21.2 Vetting: RESERVED

1.6.21.3 Installation Access to DOD Facility or Host Nation Installation): Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S. citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR or KO), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.4 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employees performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.5 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples: RESERVED

1.6.21.6 Medical Travel Requirement: RESERVED

1.6.22 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT): RESERVED

1.6.23 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.6.23.1 (Host Nation) Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with all Panamanian safety laws.

(a) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:

(i) Short sleeve shirt;

(ii) Long trousers;

(iii) Steel-toed safety boots;

(iv) Hard hat.

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1.6.23.1.1 The Contractor shall complete and provide safety notifications required by Panama and will provide documented proof to the Contracting Officer via the COR, no later than ten (10) days that such notifications were made {Deliverable A005}.

1.6.24 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.6.24.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: The Contractor shall ensure that all of its operations and activities conform to the environmental policy requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have received appropriate levels of training in the handling, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous material. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor controlled activities on Cristobal Colon installation are conducted in accordance with the Spill Prevention and Response Plan, Solid Waste Policy, Final Governing Standards, and applicable Panama environmental laws/standards.

If contract requires the use of hazardous materials/substances, the Contractor shall, prior to mobilization, inform the Contracting Officer (KO)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of the types and amount of hazardous materials needed to be brought onto the Garrison in order to fulfill their contractual requirements. The Contractor shall also provide the Safety Data Sheets, storage requirements and proposed storage locations for the hazardous material.

Prior to contract completion, the Contractor shall remove all hazardous materials and dispose of all hazardous waste (HW) generated in accordance with the Government of Panama environmental laws/standards. A copy of the HW disposal documents must be forwarded to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The Contractor shall clean up at its own expense any contamination, including soil and ground water contamination caused by hazardous materials/substances brought onto the garrison, or by his activities. The Contractor must immediately report any hazardous substance spills to the nearest fire department.

1.6.25 Marking of Work Zones: The Contractor shall mark all work zones using two (2) lines of plastic yellow security ribbon. Yellow security ribbons shall be eight (8) cm wide and supported on stable wood stakes. Likewise, the project excavation or high accident risk zones shall be signaled with warning signs or fences as protective measurements by the Contractor.

1.6.26 Construction Operations and Storage Areas:

1.6.26.1 Confinement to Authorized Areas: The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to areas authorized or approved by the COR from information received by local authorities.

U.S. Government agencies shall have access to the premises for official fire, safety, and security inspections and/or to conduct site visits as authorized by the COR.

1.6.26.2 Access to Contractor Storage Yard: The Contractor shall store all materials, tools, and equipment for this project only within the designated storage or laydown area approved by the COR. The Contractor is responsible for securing all contractor‑owned equipment and materials to prevent unauthorized use or safety hazards.

1.6.27 Contractor Vehicles:

1.6.27.1 Vehicular Access: The Contractor shall, and in accordance with any regulations specified by the municipal and local country authorities, use only established site entrances and roadways at both worksite locations.

1.6.28.2 Vehicle list: The Contractor shall provide a list of all vehicles used in the performance of this contract to include vehicle description, valid vehicle registration number, and identification ID card numbers to the COR and KO within fifteen (15) days after contract award {Deliverable A006} and update

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1.6.29 Unforeseen Conditions: The Contractor shall conduct aerial, surface, underground or embedded interference survey to avoid damage to pipes, boxes, cables, utility poles, hoses, wells or other elements in the work area. If a potential interference is found, the Contractor shall give written notice within three (3) working days to the KO/COR in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-2, and prepare information for possible alternatives {Deliverable A007}.

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PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1 Area of Responsibility. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

2.1.2. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.3. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.4. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2.1.5. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.6. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.7. Foreign National. A foreign national is not a U.S. citizen. Green card holders are also identified as foreign nationals. A foreign national is further categorized as either a third country national or a local national based on the person’s citizenship and location of performance of duty.

2.1.8. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.9. Local National. Local nationals are foreign nationals who are citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.10. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.11. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.12. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.13. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

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2.1.14. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.15. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.16. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.17. Third Country National. Third country nationals are foreign nationals who are not citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.18. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.19. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

AFFSSIR Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples ALMS Army Learning Management System ANSI American National Standards Institute AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System AT Anti-Terrorism CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CI Counter Intelligence CLIN Contract Line Item Number CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) DODD Department of Defense Directive DODI Department of Defense Instruction DOW Department of War FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FHP Force Health Protection FCG Foreign Clearance Guide FN Foreign National FY Fiscal Year GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property GFS Government Furnished Services IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With IT Information Technology JOTC Jungle Operation Training Center JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LN Local National LOA Letter of Authorization

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NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology ODC Other Direct Costs OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OPSEC Operation Security PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PRS Performance Requirements Summary PPE Personal Protective Equipment PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity SCR Service Contract Reporting SOP Standard Operating Procedures SPOT Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker TCN Third Country National TE Technical Exhibit TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base U.S.C. United States Code USSOUTHCOM United States Southern Command

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PART 3

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Property (GFP), and Government Furnished Services (GFS)

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: RESERVED

3.2 Facilities: RESERVED

3.3 Utilities: RESERVED

3.4 Equipment: RESERVED

3.5 Materials: RESERVED

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PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, labor, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this performance work statement.

The Contractor shall comply with special considerations, safety program, required insurance and Military Base regulations.

4.2 Facility Security Clearance: RESERVED

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide all fuel required for equipment refueling and all non-potable water needed for soil compaction in support of U.S. Army engineer operations at Cristóbal Colón.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall provide construction equipment for rental to the Government. The Contractor shall also furnish all necessary support for transportation, refueling, non-potable water replenishment, and maintenance of the Government rented equipment. See listed equipment on paragraph 5.1.1.

4.5. Personnel Support (Drivers): The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel, including water truck drivers, to support replenishment and delivery operations. Drivers shall be licensed, trained, and available during designated delivery hours (08:00 am – 5:00 pm) to ensure uninterrupted support to U.S. forces.

4.5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR.

4.5.1 Insurance Damage to Persons or Property: The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or properties at the worksite that occur as a result of the Contractor's own fault or negligence. The Contract shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work sites, the workers, the public, and the property of others. All insurances required by the Government of Panama to operate within the country shall be obtained and maintained as required by the Government of Panama Insurance requirements include but are not limited to Third Party Damage, First Person Fatality, Additional person Fatalities, Criminal court representation and Civil Representation.

4.5.2 Responsibility for Work Performed: The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until final completion and acceptance of the entire project, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted in writing under the contract.

4.6 Contractor Vehicles and Passes: All contractor employees’ and Contractor’s subcontractor vehicles used for the performance of this contract shall comply with all Panamanian Government Regulations. In addition, all vehicles described above must be registered through the Government of Panama. The contractor is responsible for providing maintenance and fuel for contractor vehicles.

4.7 Contractor Records/ Progress Reports: RESERVED

4.8 Contractor Work Schedule: RESERVED

4.9 Procedure Plan: RESERVED

4.10 Product Data Submittal: RESERVED

4.11 Progress Meetings: RESERVED

4.12 Testing Reports: RESERVED

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4.13 As Built Drawings: RESERVED

4.14 Project and Equipment Warranty: RESERVED

4.15 Final Report: RESERVED

4.16 Operation and Maintenance Course: RESERVED

4.17 Repair/Restoration: The Contractor shall repair/restore any damage caused by the contractor or subcontractors to the existing grounds, facilities or property to its original pre-existing conditions.

Contractor shall always comply with special considerations, safety program, required insurance and the Government of Panama regulations.

4.18 Safety: The Contractor is responsible for the safety of their workers. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel wear appropriate safety gear at all times in compliance with all Panama Occupational Safety & Health regulations and ensure all local safety regulations are followed at all times.

4.19 Utilities Connections and Excavations: The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages they incur to utilities and shall repair any contractor caused damages at Cristobal Colon installation worksite at own expense. The Contractor shall always comply with special considerations, safety program, required insurance and Military Base regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the connection of potable water, sewage (if available), and electrical power with local utility companies.

4.20 Utility Service Interruption: RESERVED

4.21 Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance. RESERVED

4.22 Contractor’s Personnel: The Contractor shall provide sufficient number of personnel, properly trained and qualified to perform the requirements of this contract at the worksite location.

4.22.1 Contractor Vehicles and Passes: RESERVED

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PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, and supervision necessary to deliver construction equipment. The Contractor shall provide daily refueling services for all engineering equipment, deliver and refill non-potable water required for soil compaction, and shall refill the water truck with non-potable water as required. For the water truck replenishment, the Contractor shall be fully responsible for the provision and delivery of non-potable water. The Contractor shall also provide two (2) qualified drivers to operate the water trucks during the replenishment and delivery process. The operation of the water trucks during construction tasks will be performed solely by U.S. forces at Cristóbal Colón. The Contractor shall also perform maintenance services on engineer equipment supporting troop construction operations at Cristóbal Colón.

5.1 Equipment Leasing:

5.1.1 Equipment: The contractor shall provide the following rental equipment to the government without operators and provide transportation to and from the work site:

2x Truck Water, Off-highway, 4,800-5,000 gallons, with Cat 621K Tractor 2x Tractor, Crawler (Dozer), 181-250 horsepower (135 – 186 kilowatt) Powershift, low ground pressure (LGP), W/ Universal Blade 2x Roller, Vibratory, Self-Propelled, Single Drum, Smooth. 8-12 Ton, 84" Wide, 3x2 Soil

Compactor 1x Roller, Vibrator, Self-Propelled, Single Drum, Pad Foot, 8-12 Ton, 84" Wide, 3x2 Soil

Compactor 2x Motor Grader, Articulated, 6x6, 12-foot Blade 2x Loader, Front End, Wheel, 5.5 cubic yards (4.2 cubic meters) Bucket, forks, Articulated, 4x4 1x Hydraulic Excavator, Crawler, 57,2000 pounds, 1.56 cubic yards bucket, 22' Max Digging

Depth , with thumb capability 2x Dump Truck, Highway, 32 gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), (14.5) metric ton, 2 Axle, 4x2 with rear 1-13 cubic yards (7.6 - 10.0 cubic meters) Dump Body.

1x Backhoe, front bucket, rear hoe/scoop, forklift capability, 18” bucket 2x Skid steer, bucket, trencher, demo punch, hydraulic system and auger 18”-24” diameter 1x telescoping forklift (Lull equivalent) with front stabilizing outriggers for material handling

(a) Standard: The contractor shall provide two (2) water trucks with the following specifications:

off-highway capable with 4,800-5,000 gallons of water storage capacity. Front and/or rear distribution capability.

AQL: 100% compliance

(b) Standard: The contractor shall provide two (2) bull dozers with the following specifications:

181-250 Horsepower (135 - 186 KW) Powershift, LGP, W/ Universal Blade and ripper.

AQL: 100% compliance

(c) Standard: The contractor shall provide two (2) rollers with the following specifications:

Vibratory, Self-Propelled, Single Drum, Smooth. 8–12-ton, 84" Wide, 3x2 Soil Compactor.

AQL: 100% compliance

(d) Standard: The contractor shall provide one (1) rollers with the following specifications:

Vibrator, Self-Propelled, Single Drum, Pad Foot, 8–12-ton, 84" Wide, 3x2 Soil Compactor.

AQL: 100% Compliance

(e) Standard: The contractor shall provide two (2) articulated motor graders with the following characteristics: 6x6, 12' Blade.

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(f) Standard: The contractor shall provide two (2) front end loaders with the following characteristics: wheeled, 5.5 cubic yards (4.2 cubic meters) Bucket, Articulated, 4x4.

(g) Standard: The contractor shall provide one (1) hydraulic excavator with the following characteristics: crawler, 57,2000 pounds, 1.56 cubic yard Bucket with thumb, 22-foot Max Digging Depth.

AQL: 100% compliance

(h) Standard: The contractor shall provide two (2) dump trucks with the following characteristics:

highway capable, 32 gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) (14.5 metric ton), 2 Axle, 4x2 with rear 1-13 cubic yards (7.6 - 10.0 cubic meters) dump body.

AQL: 100% compliance

(i) Standard: The contractor shall provide one (1) backhoe with the following characteristics: Front side 18” bucket, rear hoe/scoop attachment, forklift capability.

AQL: 100% compliance

(j) Standard: The contractor shall provide two (2) skid steers with hydraulic capabilities and the following attachments and characteristics: bucket, forks, trencher, demo punch, auger tools with 18 and 24" auger bit included.

AQL: 100% compliance

(k) Standard: The contractor shall provide one (1) telescoping forklift material handler (Lull equivalent) with front outriggers for stabilizing material handling AQL: 100% compliance

(l) Standard: The Contractor shall ensure all equipment is fully operational and topped off with fuel so that it is ready for immediate use upon delivery. The Contractor shall complete all outstanding warranty work prior to turnover.

AQL: 100% compliance

5.1.2 Equipment delivery and pickup: The Contractor shall deliver all rented equipment to Cristóbal Colón using Contractor provided transportation. All equipment shall be delivered to a single designated staging area, which will be identified by the COR following contract award. The Contractor shall coordinate all deliveries and pickups with the COR at least 24 hours in advance. The Contractor and the COR shall conduct a joint inventory of all equipment at the time of delivery and at the time of pickup.

(a) Standard: The Contractor shall accomplish all equipment deliveries to the designated staging area at Cristóbal Colón between 08:00 am and 5:00 pm. All deliveries shall be scheduled with the COR, and all equipment shall be delivered no later than the beginning of the performance period.

AQL: 100% compliance

(b) Standard: The Contractor shall accomplish all equipment pickups from the designated staging area between 08:00 am and 5:00 pm on the scheduled pickup day. Final pickup shall occur the day after the end of the period of performance.

AQL: 100% compliance

(c) Standard: The Contractor and the COR shall document all existing equipment damage at the time of delivery and identify any new damage at the time of pickup.

5.2 Water Requirements and Driver Responsibilities

5.2.1 Water requirements. The Contractor shall provide non‑potable water to the work site and shall be fully responsible for the provision and delivery of all water required for water truck replenishment. Water

December 2025 deliveries and replenishment operations shall occur between 08:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and in accordance with replenishment times scheduled by the COR with 24‑hour notice. All water delivered shall meet the volume and quality standards necessary for soil compaction. U.S. forces will operate the water trucks during construction tasks.

(a) Standard: The Contractor shall accomplish all deliveries of water to the work site between 08:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., in accordance with the COR’s scheduled replenishment times issued with 24-hour notice.

(b) Standard: The Contractor shall provide non-potable water and refill the water trucks as required, ensuring the water is suitable for soil compaction and construction activities. All refills shall be delivered at the replenishment time scheduled by the COR with 24-hour notice.

(c) Standard: The Contractor shall ensure all water trucks are refilled to their full operational capacity upon each delivery unless otherwise directed by the COR.

AQL: 100% compliance

5.2.2 Driver Requirement (Replenishment of Water Truck): The Contractor shall deliver non‑potable water to U.S. forces at the construction site at Cristóbal Colón. U.S. forces will operate the water trucks during construction tasks. The Contractor shall provide qualified drivers to support water replenishment only during replenishment times scheduled by the COR with 24‑hour notice.

(a) Standard: The Contractor shall provide qualified drivers to operate the water trucks during the replenishment and delivery process.

AQL: 100% compliance

(b) Standard: The Contractor shall ensure drivers are available at the replenishment time scheduled by the COR and that replenishment is performed promptly in accordance with the COR’s schedule.

AQL: 100% compliance

(c) Standard: The Contractor shall ensure all personnel supporting replenishment are properly licensed, trained, and certified to operate water trucks safely and in compliance with local regulations and site safety requirements.

AQL: 100% compliance

(d) Standard: The Contractor shall meet all replenishment requests made with 24--hour notice by the COR.

AQL: No more than two (2) deficiencies during the period of performance.

5.3 Fuel Requirements:

5.3.1 Refueling: The Contractor shall refuel all leased equipment at the project site every day. All equipment shall be refueled to full capacity.

(a) Standard: The Contractor shall complete refueling of leased equipment every day. Refueling shall occur at the work site between 08:00 am and 5:00 pm and must be coordinated with the COR.

AQL: No more than two (2) deficiencies during the period of performance.

5.3.2 Fuel documentation: The contractor shall document and provide to the COR all fuel receipts for fuel used to refuel leased equipment {Deliverable A008}. Receipts shall clearly identify the date, time, quantity, and type of fuel delivered.

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(a) Standard: The contractor provides fuel receipts to the COR for all refueling requirements within 24 hours of refuel. All documentation shall be complete, legible, and submitted to the

COR.

AQL: 100% compliance

5.4 Maintenance and Vehicle Recovery.

5.4.1 Vehicle maintenance: The Contractor shall ensure all vehicles and equipment are serviceable and free of outstanding recalls at the time of delivery. The Contractor shall provide maintenance support for equipment breakdowns at the project site. The Contractor shall provide replacement equipment for any repairs requiring more than 24 hours to complete at Cristóbal Colón.

(a) Standard: The contractor shall respond to maintenance support requests within three (3) hours of notice by the COR.

5.4.2 Vehicle Recovery: The Contractor shall provide vehicle recovery support for any leased equipment that becomes inoperable at the project site. Recovery operations shall begin within three (3) hours of notification by the COR.

(a) Standard: The Contractor shall begin vehicle recovery operations within three (3) hours of notification by the COR.

5.4.3 Damage Responsibility: The Government shall be responsible for damage to leased equipment caused by Government personnel during the period of performance. The Contractor shall notify the COR of any such damage within 24 hours of discovery and shall provide an estimate for repair costs {Deliverable A009}. Repairs shall not begin until authorized by the COR.

(a) Standard: The Contractor shall notify the COR of Government caused- damage within 24 hours and provide a repair estimate prior to beginning work.

AQL: 100% compliance

5.5 Safety Requirements

5.5.1 The Contractor shall ensure all personnel comply with applicable Panamanian safety regulations, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safe operating procedures for all leased equipment. The Contractor shall immediately report any accidents, injuries, or equipment incidents to the COR.

(a) Standard: The Contractor shall ensure personnel follow all Panamanian applicable safety regulations and required PPE, and reports all accidents, injuries, or equipment incidents to the COR immediately upon occurrence.

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PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS:

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.1.1 DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines

6.1.2 AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

6.1.3 Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for CAC Credentialing Access for Uncleared Contractors

6.1.4 DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

6.1.5 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

6.1.6 Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)

6.1.7 AR 735-5, Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability

6.1.8 DODD 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management

6.1.9 DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

6.1.10 AR 25-2, Information Assurance

6.1.11 DODI 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces

6.1.12 USSOUTHCOM SC Regulation 40-501, Medical Suitability Screening Regulation

6.1.13 DODI 2000.16 DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program

6.1.14 American National Standards Institute Standards (ANSI)

6.1.15 American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)

6.1.16 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

6.1.17 Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

6.1.18 American Concrete Institute (ACI)

6.1.19 American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

6.1.20 American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

6.1.21 American Welding Society (AWS)

6.1.22 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE/SAFE)

6.1.23 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

6.1.24 Federal, State, County, and local environmental regulations. (US and Panama)

6.1.25 EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual (USACE)

December 2025

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit…