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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR INDEFINTE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) FOR FY22-27 TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES AND SUSTAINABLE RANGE PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENTS

1. General:

This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year ordering period for performance-based work to provide support for the FY22-27 Training Support Services and Sustainable Range Program requirements. The maximum amount of this contract shall not exceed $49M. The purpose of this contract is to provide for the full range of environmental, range and training land support services, and implement recommendations per inspections and/or studies coupled with Sustainable Range Program (SRP) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support to U.S. Army Training Support Systems Execution Commands (ACOM’s) including Forces Command (FORSCOM) which is headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and consists of more than 750,000 Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve (USARC), and U.S. Special Operations Command (USASOC) soldiers. ACOM is further defined as the units and installations assigned and aligned to the Operational mission including FORSCOM, USASOC, USARC and National Guard units/organizations where operations, training and training capabilities are shared, or training is conducted jointly. The environmental, training and range support services consist of, but is not limited to, environmental restoration, environmental conservation and compliance, pollution prevention, erosion and sediment control, storm water and water reuse, quality assurance, facilities maintenance, inspections, data collection and studies, energy management, strategy development, refurbishment (decontamination and retrofit) of obsolete target lifters/equipment, professional services provided by subject matter experts (SME) in gunnery qualifications standards to support range lands sustainment through range re-configuration, range related requirements development, assurance and compliance, training development, target layout, and emplacement verification. Incidental construction is related to environmental restoration, conservation compliance, reconfiguration, rehabilitation, transformation, modernization, and other range related requirements.

The SRP includes the core programs (the range and training land program (RTLP) and integrated training area management (ITAM) program). SRP functions include range design and development; target systems and targetry; training instrumentation systems; facilities for urban operations training, including breech and shoot houses, and training land management. These items are sorted and managed under one of three SRP sub-programs: range operations, range modernization, or ITAM. SRP is resourced for Army-wide implementation within the training program execution group (TT PEG).

Sustainability services include support related to ranges and training lands. This work consists of, at a minimum, preliminary assessments, site inspections, training land restoration and remediation, erosion techniques, NEPA related work, re-vegetation of training lands, feasibility studies, and site removal actions as well as anomaly avoidance and construction support. Other potential work under this contract is related to restoration, renovations, repairs and modernization of existing training facilities and all potential sustainable construction.

The contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, supplies, personnel, all other services, and Subject Matter Expertise support outlined in this statement of work and as specifically identified in the individual task orders. The services required by this contract will be provided for the customers of the Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)’s Training Systems Support (TSS) and the Sustainable Range Program (SRP) which integrates mission support with environmental requirements as they are executed and managed at the ACOM/installation level (FORSCOM, USARC, USASOC and CEHNC-ISI). There are multiple places of performance which are determined at the time of task order solicitation/award however, work location will be at installations supporting the ACOM’s, their direct reporting units, and Huntsville Center of Mandatory Expertise (CONUS). The Contractor may be required to perform tasks on-site or at their own facilities.

Task orders may use performance-based work statements (PWSs). A PWS structures all aspects of a project around the purpose of the work to be performed and does not dictate how the work is to be accomplished. It is written to ensure that contractors are given the freedom to determine how to meet the Government’s performance objectives and provides for payment only when the results meet or exceed these objectives. It maximizes contractor control of work processes and allows for innovation in approaching various work requirements. A PWS emphasizes performance that can be contractually defined so that the results of the contractor’s effort can be measured in terms of technical and quality achievement, schedule progress, or cost performance. The goal of Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA) is to:

a. Save money by reducing contract costs from elimination of unnecessary effort, through innovation by the contractor, and by reducing Government surveillance.

b. Enable Government to shift its emphasis from processes to outputs.

c. Hold contractors accountable for the end results.

d. Ensure that contractors are given the freedom to determine how to meet Government’s performance objectives.

e. Provides for a more cohesive and comprehensive evaluation and solution that remains consistent across multiple ACOM installations.

2. Performance Work Statement:

The time frame and specific procedures for each item of work will be described in the individual task order. The description of stated herein provides a general understanding of the contractor functions to be performed. Individual task orders will contain the specific requirements. Technical requirements described herein in no way limit the activities that may be required under the terms of this contract.

2.1. Sustainable Range Program Support:

The Sustainable Range Program Support includes science to support operational and environmental characteristics of its ranges and training land assets including environmental impacts of live-fire, integrated management of functions to support the training mission, and outreach which educates the public on the need for live-fire training to improve their understanding. Support will include environmental sustainability and stewardship, analysis of Army actions impacting the environment, sustaining facilities, and quantifying shortfalls in support of the two core Programs, Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) and Range and Training Land (RTLP).

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541330, Engineering Services, was considered and selected since this industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) provision of advice, preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of preliminary and final plans; (2) provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services; and (3) engaged in applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the development and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems.

2.2. Range and Training Land Support:

The Training Support includes an assortment of programs and initiatives supporting a wide variety of critical functions and capabilities to enhance operations and readiness. At a minimum, work may include office automation, customer interface, and technical support. This could include, but is not limited to, training research, training development, range configuration, gunnery qualifications standards, assurance and compliance, range related requirements development, range modernization and master plans, target layout, emplacement verification, range assessments, repository maintenance, trail restoration/maintenance, creating catchments, revegetation, low water crossing and other sustainability practices, database maintenance and input to various databases tracking programs. General administrative support may include technical assistance in the organization and maintenance of the official filing systems and repository; data gathering and data entry into the various databases. General technical support may include project oversight, technical document reviews, prepare scope of work and estimates, and prepare statistical reports.

2.3. Environmental Compliance:

The Contractor shall be capable of performing a wide range of environmental restoration, environmental conservation and compliance, pollution prevention, erosion and sediment control, storm water and water reuse, quality assurance, facilities maintenance, inspections, and restoring training land. The Contractor shall be capable of conducting engineering analysis, prepare concepts and cost estimates associated or related new/future projects along with the environmental impacts assessment. The Contractor shall be capable of implementing repairs, upgrades, and improvements for the ranges. Examples of some of the work that may be required are listed below. These examples are not intended to be all inclusive.

a. Ensuring that the conditions and solutions are in compliance with Federal, State, and/or local regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, preparation of documentation for air permits or command strategies, inspecting permitted facilities, and implementing corrective actions to reduce or minimize impacts to components and training lands.

b. Complying with Federal, State, and/or local hazardous waste handling and disposal regulations. This potentially includes actual disposal of hazardous wastes generated by others.

c. Complying with Federal, State, and/or local water quality regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, drinking water systems, local water tables, water runoff retentions/systems, and stormwater systems and upgrades.

d. Establishing and/or upgrading extensive databases. Some of these databases will be integrated with GIS systems.

e. Installation sustainability and environmental management system initiatives, to include facility maintenance databases, quality assurance, inspection, matrix, and higher reporting of facility readiness.

f. Identify requirements and support the training input to the Installation Natural Resource Master Plan (INRMP) and Integrated Training and Management.

2.4. Environmental Restoration:

The Contractor shall be capable of providing innovative technologies, as well as traditional methods of site investigation and remediation. Examples of some of the environmental restoration work that may be required are listed below. These examples are not intended to be all inclusive.

a. Develop site specific work plans with accompanying subplans. These subplans include, but are not limited to, such documents as a revegetation plan, a site safety and health plan, a Contractor quality control plan, and an erosion control plan.

b. Demolition, removal, decontamination, treatment, transport and/or disposal of manmade structures. Manmade structures include, but are not limited to, buildings, sumps, tanks (both aboveground and underground), drums, and transformers. Additionally, these manmade structures may contain, or be contaminated with, asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, petroleum products, or other solid or hazardous wastes.

c. Provide comprehensive base Training environments in order to rehabilitate, reconfigure, and transform training level facilities while achieving an environmentally sensitive solution.

d. Ecosystem restoration and Natural Resources Management, including, but not limited to, management of invasive species and wetland restoration or techniques to avoid damage to wetlands.

2.5. Environmental Conservation:

The Contractor shall be capable of performing a wide range of environmental conservation work. The Contractor shall be capable of implementing repairs, upgrades, and improvements associated with range and training lands. Examples of some of the environmental conservation work that may be required are listed below. These examples are not intended to be all inclusive.

a. Perform natural resource studies and investigations and reviews of natural resource programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Interact with local, state, and Federal agencies in relations to natural resource programs.

b. Perform wetlands studies, and investigations, reviews of wetlands programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, and preparation of wetlands permits.

c. Perform wetland mitigations and restoration. This includes, but is not limited to, wetland mitigation and/or purchase of wetland credits.

d. Prepare National Environmental Policy Act documentation.

2.6. Pollution Prevention:

The Contractor shall be capable of performing a wide range of pollution prevention work. The Contractor shall be capable of implementing repairs, upgrades, and improvements associated with pollution prevention work. Examples of some of the pollution prevention work that may be required are listed below. These examples are not intended to be all inclusive.

a. Perform work to prevent and reduce the impacts of spills and provide repair services in support of the operation and maintenance of fuel systems.

b. Perform work to prevent, reduce or eliminate the impacts of storm water, erosion, and sedimentation. This includes improvements to storm water infrastructure systems, tank trails, tank trail crossings, reactive targetry, and training access areas.

c. Decontamination, maintenance, repairs, and rehabilitation of Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment including targets and ancillary equipment.

3. Administrative Requirements:

Complying with Federal, State, and/or local laws and regulation. Contractor must ensure projects are completed in sufficient detail as outlined in Training Circular (TC)-25-8, Training Circular 25-8-1, Army Regulation (AR) 350-19, Army Regulation 350-52, Army Regulation 210-21, Army Regulation 38 all applicable federal, state, local laws, and regulations. This work will include, but is not limited to, strategies, studies, range upgrades/modernization, implementing corrective actions in training lands such as expansion, repairs to soil berms, clearing and grubbing follow applicable regulation. Nothing in this contract shall relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to comply with these laws and regulations.

Environmental Projects: The Contractor, the Contractor’s subcontractors, and the Contractor’s suppliers shall perform all work in full compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations including the following: pertinent Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Transportation requirements, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery. Any incidents of spills, releases, or noncompliance with regulations noted by the Contractor shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer with written notice provided as soon as possible thereafter. Nothing in this contract shall relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to comply with these laws and regulations. Further, the Contractor shall obtain all environmental permits, licenses, and/or certificates required by each task order. When required, the Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform the work as defined in each task order Scope of Work. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with 40 CFR Parts 190 through 289 and 49 CFR Parts 100 through 177.

Progress Reports and Payment Requests: A progress report shall be submitted to the Savannah District Project Manager (a specific Project Manager will be assigned for each task order) once each month during each task order period. The report shall describe the work completed during the reporting period and give the project status on a percentage basis of the total amount of work completed. The report shall include a Gantt chart (in Microsoft Project format) showing all project deliverables, the overall project schedule, and the work accomplished to date. A payment request shall also be submitted to the Savannah District once each month. The percent claimed for payment shall coincide with the performance report. The performance report and payment request should be mailed to the attention of the designate Project Manager at the following:

Savannah District Corps of Engineers

ATTN: CESAS-PM-H

P.O. Box 889 Savannah, GA 31402-0889

4. Project Documentation:

4.1. Meeting Minutes.

The Contractor is to provide a record for all meetings, telephone conferences, and other discussions or verbal directives, in which the Contractor or a representative of the Contractor participated. The records shall be dated and submitted in accordance with specific instructions contained in each individual task order. At a minimum these records shall identify the participating personnel, subjects discussed, conclusions reached, and assigned actions.

4.2. Project Records.

The Contractor shall assemble and index all records obtained or developed by the Contractor in the performance of each task order. At the completion of the work on the task order, the Contractor shall place all the original records, including the index into secure boxes for transport to a location as directed by the COR. The Contractor shall retain a copy of all project deliverables and the project record index. The Contractor shall not retain any other records or copies of records except with permission of the Contracting Officer.

4.3. Confidentiality.

All documents and information developed or obtained by the Contractor shall be considered privileged information of the United States. The Contractor shall not release or allow access to this information outside of the Government officials as designated by the Contracting Officer, its own officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors who need the information for the performance of the work. All requests for the release of information shall be referred by the Contractor to the USACE PM. The PM will coordinate the request with the appropriate officials for reply. The obligation to maintain the confidentiality of information extends beyond the completion of the contract and individual task orders, until released by the Contracting Officer or as determined by a United States court of competent jurisdiction. See Clause at DFARS 52.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION, Section I.

5. Contract Deliverables.

The contractor shall submit all deliverables in draft and final format as required within the specific instructions of each task order, including the format, number of copies, and distribution. At a minimum, all final copies of documents shall include one copy in PDF format (*.pdf) submitted on CD-ROM disk. Drawings shall be submitted as determined by individual customer requirements or as the District incorporates updated versions of its software.

5.1. CADD Files:

When required and requested in a task order, all CADD files (survey and topographic data, remedial action design drawings, contaminant migration maps and models, etc.) shall be digitized into files compatible with Microstation vector format (or other format if directed in the individual task order). Specific design file features will be provided in the individual task orders. CADD files shall also meet any upgrade to all Corps of Engineers systems throughout the duration of the contract.

5.2. Electronic Files:

All final reports and documents, including laboratory analysis data, shall be submitted on CD in MS Word and/or MS Excel or other approved format.

6. Government Furnished Information:

Specific Government furnished information for each item of work will be described in the task orders. In general, the information will consist of topographic maps, information gathered during previous investigations (e.g., results from environmental compliance audits and surveys, geologic logs from wells or borings, results from any previously conducted soil and groundwater sampling and chemical analyses, etc.), available hydrogeologic information, and utility maps and clearances.

7. Task Orders:

As the needs of the Corps of Engineers are defined, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of a need through the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) Letter. A PWS attached to the RFP Letter will provide the Contractor with a description of the services to be provided for the prospective task order. A copy of the wage determination will also be furnished from the area where the work will be performed. The Contractor shall then prepare the proposal for accomplishing the task by preparing and submitting sufficient documentation (including identifying all subcontractors and associated costs) to accomplish the required task, using the fully burdened labor rates negotiated for the basic contract. Profit will be negotiated separately for each task order. G&A on direct costs will be negotiated separately for each task order. The proposal provided by the Contractor shall provide a detailed breakdown of the costs, which includes level of effort (by labor category listed in the Schedule, Section B), including identifying all subcontractors and associated cost, and any required travel or special equipment or supplies. The proposal shall include a minimum of two (2) competitive quotes for any subcontracting being proposed. These quotes will be furnished to the Government as part of the cost proposal. Each of these quotes shall be broken down into distinct equipment costs and installation costs in terms of man-hours, dollars, and skills. In cases where the contractor intends to hire a discipline to perform work and the rate has not been established under Schedule B of the contract, the rate will be negotiated. The type of discipline required will determine the type of overhead to be applied. It is recommended that this rate be negotiated before hiring of the discipline takes place. Hiring before a rate has been negotiated will not justify fair and reasonable cost. The proposal will be used to establish the Contractor’s capability to perform the work and as a basis for negotiating the cost of the work. The time required for receipt of the Contractor’s proposal will be identified in each RFP Letter. Upon receipt of the Contractor’s proposal the Corps of Engineers will review the proposal documents for adequacy and completeness.

In addition to the unit prices specified in the Schedule, Section B, out-of-town travel expenses which have been negotiated as part of the task order will be reimbursed. Cost for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses will be in accordance with per diem rates for travel set forth in the Government’s Joint Travel Regulations.

Equipment and Special supplies (ODC’s), when required for special tasks, will also be reimbursed under this contract. The requirement and cost for equipment usage and special supplies will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and must be approved as part of each task order. Note: Specialized equipment and supplies are those above and beyond what is normally encountered for performance of a task.

Work will only be ordered through the issuance of individual task orders. All task orders issued will be for the services specified therein and will be in accordance with the fixed rates established in Section B of the Schedule. The cost of work that is not covered by the fixed rates in this contract will be negotiated on an individual task order basis.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative named in the task order will be responsible for the administration of task orders placed hereunder. The Contracting Officer Representative does not have authority to modify any provision of this contract. Any request for deviation from the terms of this contract or any task orders issued hereunder must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for contractual action.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative upon completion of each individual task order. The Contractor shall give advance notice of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection.

A DD Form 1155 will be issued for each task order. Each task order will include:

a. Date of task order; contract number; task order number; task order price or performance data; accounting and appropriation data; and any other pertinent information. Delivery or performance shall be specified in each task order issued hereunder.

b. The specific PWS related to the work covered by the task order and any other special technical requirements, instructions, or clearances.

8. Technical Requirements:

8.1.

8.2. Safety and Health:

This subsection describes, in general terms, the minimum Contractor safety, health, and emergency response requirements associated with this contract. The Contractor shall have an ongoing Safety and Health Program meeting the requirements of the OSHA standard, 29 CFR 1910.20, 29 CFR 1910.21, and 29 CFR 1910.120. In addition, whenever work is to be performed at an uncontrolled hazardous waste site, the contractor shall prepare, implement, and enforce a site-specific Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP). The Contractor shall ensure that the subcontractors, suppliers, and support personnel follow all safety and health provisions.

8.3. Safety and Health Program:

The Corps of Engineers reserves the right to review the Contractor’s corporate “Safety and Health Program.” The Contractor shall incorporate any additions or revisions required by the Contracting Officer.

Prior to any field activities, the contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) which addresses the field activities anticipated. The contractor shall develop and implement an APP which includes a Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) as an appendix. The APP/SSHP shall address all occupational safety and health hazards (traditional construction as well as contaminant related hazards) associated with field activities. The APP/SSHP shall cover each SSHP element in Section 28.B.02 of EM 385-1-1 and each APP element in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. SSHP elements that overlap with APP elements need not be duplicated in the APP/SSHP, provided each safety and occupational health issue receives adequate attention and detail and is documented in the APP/SSHP. The APP/SSHP shall be developed under the direct supervision of a qualified Safety and Health Manager (SHM). On-site activities shall not commence until the plan has been reviewed and accepted. On-site implementation and enforcement of the APP/SSHP shall be managed by a qualified Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). See Section 28.C of EM 385-1-1 for SHM and SSHO qualifications and experience requirements.

8.4. Site Safety and Health Plan:

For each action at an uncontrolled hazardous waste site (or when directed in the specific task order), the Contractor shall prepare a written Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) that complies with the specific task order. Acceptance of the Contractor’s SSHP is required prior to start of field activities. The Corps of Engineers reserves the right to visit and/or inspect site work at any time and reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in his SSHP and operations as necessary to assure the safety and health of all persons on or near the site.

8.5. Regulations:

The Contractor’s Safety and Health Program shall comply with and reflect the following applicable regulations and publications:

a. OSHA Standards, 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926.

b. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1.

c. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulation “Safety and Occupational Health Document Requirements for Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Ordnance and Explosive Waste (OEW) Activities,” current date.

d. NIOSH/OSHA/USCG/EPA Document, “Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities,” October 1985 (DHHS Publication No. 85-115).

e. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause “Accident Prevention” (52.236-13).

f. Other relevant Federal, State, and local regulations.

8.6. Responsibility:

The overall responsibility for the development, implementation, and continued enforcement of the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program and Site Safety and Health Plans lies with the Contractor.

The Contractor shall implement and oversee the Safety and Health program and to develop, implement, and sign all Site Safety and Health Plans (SSHP). Any changes to the established Safety and Health Program or SSHPs shall be at the direction and approval of the CIH. The CIH will not necessarily be required to be on site during site activities but shall be readily available for consultation when required.

During work at an uncontrolled hazardous waste site (or when required by the specific task order), the Contractor shall utilize a trained, experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to assist in the continued implementation and enforcement of the approved SSHPs. A SSHO shall be assigned to each site during work activities on a full-time basis and shall be either a Contractor employee or a subcontractor who reports to the Contractor in matters pertaining to site safety and health.

8.7. Geology:

This subsection describes, in general terms, the technical geological description and requirements for subsurface sampling associated with this contract. Specific geotechnical requirements will be described in each task order. The contractor [or his subcontractor(s)] should be capable of but not be limited to the following types of drilling techniques: air rotary drilling (both air hammers and air rotary bits), reverse circulation drilling, dual wall or dual-casing drillings, rock drilling/coring (both coring and boring), and soil drilling (mud rotary and hollow stem augers). Drilling operations may be required from both truck mounted rigs and ATV mounted rigs. Drilling operations will be performed for the purposes of obtaining samples for both geotechnical and chemical analysis as well as monitor well installation/abandonment, extraction/supply well installation, and reinjection well installation.

Undisturbed soil sample borings shall be performed in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Manual (EM) 120-2-1907, Soil Sampling. An undisturbed sample boring shall be any manually or mechanically driven boring made to obtain soil and rock sample which, when tested, shows properties as close to the “in situ” properties as any sample that can be obtained. Undisturbed sampling shall be continuous and shall produce samples that are continuous from the existing ground surface to the full depth of the boring, except where cohesionless materials are encountered.

Rock sampling shall be done in accordance with EM 1110-2-1801, Geologic Investigations.

Accurate inspector’s logs and records of all work accomplished shall be maintained. Complete, legible copies of these logs and records shall be provided to the Corps of Engineers upon completion of the work.

8.8. Engineering and Environmental:

This subsection describes, in general terms, the engineering and environmental expertise to be associated with this contract. The expected engineering expertise consists of, but is not limited to, environmental engineering (e.g., site investigations, sustainable design, etc.), civil engineering (e.g., site investigations, feasibility studies, etc.), mechanical engineering (e.g., sustainable design IAW training requirements), electrical engineering (e.g., sustainable design IAW training requirements), and cost engineering (e.g., cost estimating for studies). The “design” work will generally be the minimum amount necessary by the contractor to show they have the proper understanding of the work to be accomplished in accordance with training standards and performance specification. In the event the contractor is requested to prepare a complete design, the design will be incidental to other services being performed by the contractor and connected to training regulations. The expected environmental expertise consists of, but is not limited to, environmental engineers, wetlands specialists, biologists, risk assessors, training specialists, environmental scientists, and environmental planners.

9. Contractor Personnel and Qualifications:

The Contractor shall furnish sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel at all times to insure performance of the work in accordance with the delivery schedule. All work under this contract shall be conducted in a professional manner that will provide the highest degree of precision and accuracy obtainable for the task being performed. All quality control limits required in each task order and set in the work plan shall be strictly adhered to. Any deviation shall be reported immediately in writing to the Contracting Officer and either the deviation approved, or an alternate plan agreed upon and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer before the work can continue. If either the quality standards are not met or the Contractor fails to report and receive written approval for all deviations and alternate plans, the work in question shall be repeated in a satisfactory manner on a mutually agreed upon schedule at no additional cost to the Government.

The U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) trains and prepares a combat ready, globally responsive Total Force in order to build and sustain readiness to meet Combatant Command requirements. These requirements are unique because Training Support Systems-Enterprise (TSS-E) and Sustainable Range Program are specifically military programs unique to the military, therefore, require specialized expertise or subject matter expertise (SME) of master gunners to provide knowledge of platforms, specifications, current regulation/training circulars to ensure assessments and evaluations of ranges meet valid training requirements. Master gunners have advanced universal gunnery methodologies, gunnery training with a focus on vehicle mounted machine gun weapons systems, and the planning and implementation of gunnery training programs and platforms. For purposes of this solicitation, the master gunner SME will be referred to as a trainer specialist and can be used interchangeably.

The trainer specialist support facilitates a broad area of support for the command’s interaction with the TSS-E, which is an integrated training support structure that encompasses the management of TSS products, services, and facilities that support the operational, institutional, and self-development domains and SRP Programs. The trainer specialist must be able to provide utilization analysis and knowledge in the application of resourced training support requirements to enable training. The mission of the master gunner is to train the unit for combat and act as subject matter expert for all weapon system platforms. SME capability allows required expertise to provide support to Sustainable Range Program Live Fire Training Investment Strategy.

Personnel Requirements:

The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel (both Contractor and subcontractor) working at an uncontrolled hazardous waste site (or when specifically required by the task order) have 40 hours of OSHA health and safety training and a valid certificate as mandated by 29 CFR Part 1910.120. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing all necessary worker safety protection equipment and training. CPR training, first aid training, respirator training, and respirator fit testing must be documented by the Contractor.

9.1. Program Manager:

The Contractor shall appoint a Program Manager to serve as a single point of contact and liaison between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer or representative (i.e., Corps of Engineers Project Manager) for all work required under the contract. Upon award of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately provide the Contracting Officer with the name of the individual so designated, in writing. The Contractor’s Program Manager will be responsible for the complete coordination of all work developed under the contract. All work will be accomplished with adequate internal controls and review procedures, which will eliminate conflicts, errors, and omissions, and ensure the technical accuracy of all reports, designs, drawings, and specifications.

9.2. Project Manager:

Unless otherwise required in the individual task order (i.e., some task orders may require different expertise), the Contractor’s Project Manager for each task order shall have a bachelor’s degree plus three years of relevant technical, professional or management positions or 4.5 years of similar experience. Manages multiple projects/programs or functional areas/groupings of professional and technical personnel. Experienced in developing task performance schedules to manage high group productivity, developing, and implementing operational procedures, work controls, and other standards to achieve acceptable performance levels and quality standards. Demonstrated knowledge of project planning and management methods and techniques. Highly effective in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with employees, managers, and clients. Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and assistance in solving problems. Prepares project status reports. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure that goals and objectives for the project are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities and within established time limits and funding constraints. Provides business, technical, and personnel management for multiple projects.

9.3. Trainer specialist:

Military service (or retirement from Military Service preferred), Army Safety Certifications, Army School trained in either Armor or Infantry specialties. Trainer Specialist I will have a minimum of 6 years direct involvement in the Army's Range & Training Land Program/Sustainable Range Program.

Trainer Specialist II and Trainer Specialist III will have a minimum of 8 years and 12 years respectively. Preferred Major Army Command experience or equivalent. Senior corporate training representative at critical or highly sensitive installations or remote locations, including Direct support agencies. Acts as corporate level contact in the field with customer and contractor personnel, exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and mature judgment, conforming to corporate level policy directions without direct supervision. Directs and/or facilitates regular, special, and integrated meetings or briefings on training requirements, impacts and futures. Prepares and conducts special reports and presentations for inclusion into senior Army command reviews and decision-making processes. Knowledgeable in a wide range of tasks involving weapon systems, military operations both in the field and at home station, training safety, instrumentation and target systems, training facility modification and modernization processes and procedures, range maintenance and range operation, target matrices, Line of sight computation and safety surface danger zone analysis. Compiles, validates, and verifies the consistency of a variety of technical documents such as Department of the Army Pamphlets, Training Circulars, Field Manuals and Regulations. Provides work leadership to lower-level employees. Performs other duties, as assigned.

9.4. Subject Matter Expert/Trainer Specialist:

Contractor must have qualified Subject Matter Expert/Master Gunner (J3 or KA8 only) functional support to help design/layout ranges to ensure design meets training requirements and ensure specific siting, terrain, environmental restrictions, and user meet training objectives as outlined in TC-25-8, TC 25-8-1, and AR 350-19. Personnel must reflect two or more of the following experiences/assignments to be considered SME/ Master Gunner “qualified” for the Sustainable Range Program:

a. Assigned as Master gunner w/ Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) of A8/K8/J3 at brigade (BDE) operations level or higher.

b. Master Gunner who has directly supported Huntsville (MCX) Design directly or as a A/E Design Team Functional Support on a Training Facility MILCON project within the previous 2 years.

c. Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) certified Functional Administer (FA).

d. Range Officers Professional Development (ROPD) training at “Range Manager” levels or higher.

e. Assignment as an Installation Range Management Officer for tenure of 5 or more years.

f. Army Command (ACOM) or higher-level Sustainable Range Program (SRP) management assignment with a tenure of 36 months or more.

g. Previously have served as a voting member, with 36 months as a member, in at least one of Training Support Systems Configuration Management Work Groups’ (CMWG) to ensure knowledge of the process.

9.5. Registered Professionals:

When required by state or federal regulations and when requested by the Corps of Engineers, the Contractor shall provide, as a minimum, Registered Professional Geologists, Registered Professional Hydrogeologists, Registered Professional Geotechnical Engineers, Registered Professional Chemical Engineers, Registered Professional Environmental Engineers, Registered Professional Civil Engineers, Registered Professional Mechanical Engineers, Registered Professional Electrical Engineers, Certified Industrial Hygienists, and Analytical Chemists, each having a minimum of two years of environmental project experience as described in paragraph C.2 of this document. At a minimum, and as appropriate, registration shall be required in the following states and territories: Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

9.6. Drilling Inspector:

The drilling inspector will provide full time oversight during subsurface drilling and shall hold a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, geology, or engineering geology. The inspector must have a minimum of one year’s experience in shallow drilling and sampling for engineering and environmental projects. The inspector must also be knowledgeable in the Unified Soil Classification System. State registration may be required for some sites.

9.7. Regulatory Specialist:

The Contractor shall designate a single point of contact for all regulatory matters and complete manifest requirements, in accordance with the approved statement of work, Contractor’s approved SSHP, Sampling and Analysis Plan, and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor will coordinate review and approval for all manifests with the Contracting Officer.

9.8. Quality Control:

Professional level skills and management practices are required in the performance of the contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall establish an effective quality control program to assure that the end products meet professional standards and comply with the contract requirements. The Contractor’s senior quality control individual shall report to a senior company officer. The quality control and production management chains-of-command shall be mutually exclusive.

9.9. EOD Supervisors and Specialists requirements shall be IAW DDESB Technical Paper 18.

10. Security:

The Contractor shall provide site security (e.g., fencing or guard service) as required by each individual task order. However, as a minimum the Contractor shall maintain the site and all other Contractor controlled areas in such a manner as to minimize the risk of injury or accident to site personnel or others who may be in the area. When work is performed at a Federal, State, or local installation or facility, the Contractor shall comply with all security requirements of that installation or facility.

11. Waste Management:

The Contractor shall follow proper waste management procedures. Waste disposal shall fully comply with appropriate Federal and State regulations controlling hazardous waste classification/disposal, land disposal restrictions, and CERCLA waste management.