A02- PWS - Helium Leak Inspection Service_final_8.25.2026_DRAFT.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Helium Leak Inspections

25 August 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Attachment 1 – Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Attachment 2 – Deliverables Schedule and Checklist Attachment 3 – Surveillance Schedule and Inspection Checklist

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General Information: This is a non-personal services contract to provide the Government, Tooele Army Depot (TEAD), with Helium Leak Inspection services for fiscal year 2027 on one-metric ton mercury containers. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service provides shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Introduction of Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other non-personal services necessary to perform Helium Leak Inspections as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified in Part 3, Government Furnished Property and Services. The Contractor shall perform to the requirements and standards specified in Part 2, Specific Tasks.

1.2 Background: Tooele Army Depot (TEAD) is executing the Strategic Mercury Ton Container Assembly & Testing project, which involves the in-house fabrication of one-metric ton containers. As a critical step in the quality assurance process, each newly fabricated container must undergo a certified non-destructive inspection to verify its structural integrity prior to being certified for shipment and service. TEAD does not possess the organic capability, certified personnel, or specialized equipment to perform the required helium leak testing. Therefore, contractor support is required to meet this mandatory inspection requirement.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to acquire certified Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services to perform helium leak testing and inspections on newly fabricated one-metric ton containers. The expected result is the full safety and quality certification of each container, verifying they are structurally sound and airtight for shipment and their intended service.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall perform certified non-destructive helium leak testing and inspection services. Services include all personnel, supervision, equipment, and travel required to inspect 100 newly fabricated one-metric ton containers. The Contractor shall accomplish all tasks specified in Part 2, Specific Tasks. The Contractor shall complete all tasks at the acceptable quality levels (AQL) specified in Attachment 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and provide all applicable deliverables identified in Attachment 2, Deliverables Schedule and Checklist.

1.5 Period of Performance:

The period of performance (POP) shall be for one (1) 12-month (365 day) Base Year, with the requesting POP of 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027.

1.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Government facility, Tooele Army Depot, Building 519, Tooele, Utah.

1.6.1 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If the submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.6.1.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Thursday or following Monday, respectively.

1.6.2 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.6.2.1 Government Facility Office and Operating Hours: The Government facility office and operating hours occur between the hours of 0630 to 1700, Monday through Thursday. The Government facility is closed for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.1.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated to the Contractor.

1.7 Contractor Performance

1.7.1 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0630 to 1700, Monday through Thursday. The Contractor may submit a request to work hours beyond the Government Facility Operating hours identified in paragraph 1.6.2.1; U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.1.1; or when the Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons.

1.7.2 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Work Plan. The plan, as a minimum, shall identify regularly scheduled work (to include location, work to be completed, timeline, etc.) and, if applicable, how the Contractor intends to address and meet increased operations tempo (e.g. Contractor’s need for overtime or extended work hours). If the need for overtime is anticipated, the Contractor must receive approval from the Contracting Officer at a minimum seven (7) calendar days prior to execution in accordance with (IAW) FAR 11.4, Delivery or Performance Schedule.

The Contractor’s proposed Work Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the time of the proposal (Deliverable #A.001).

The Government will review and either accept or return their comments to the Contractor to establish the Final Work Plan prior to implementation. Any proposed change to the accepted Final Work Plan is required to be resubmitted via the COR for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer at a minimum thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above shall apply for review and acceptance of proposed changes.

1.7.3 Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of a quality service/supplies to the Government in accordance with (IAW) FAR 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements.

1.7.3.1 Quality Assurance System: The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Assurance System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor’s existing Quality Assurance System and Quality Control Plan shall be utilized IAW FAR 12.208, Contract Quality Assurance.

The Contractor’s proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the time of the proposal (Deliverable #A.002).

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor to establish the Final QCP prior to implementation. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above shall apply for review and acceptance of proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

(b) How the Contractor shall monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (i.e., timelines, deadlines, and goals).

(c) How the Contractor shall monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses.

(d) How the Contractor shall monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance.

(e) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future.

(f) How the Contractor shall file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.7.3.2 An Analysis of Quality Control and Timeliness of Submittals (i.e. deliverables) shall be provided to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) within thirty (30) days upon completion of each option period or Task Order (Deliverable #A.003).

1.7.3.3 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 clock hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up with written reports within two (2) business days (Deliverable #A.004).

1.7.4 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The purpose of this Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is to identify the methods and procedures the Government will use to ensure it receives the services under this contract as identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The QASP provides the structure for the Government’s surveillance of the Contractor’s performance to ensure that it meets contract standards. The QASP is not part of the contract, nor is it intended to duplicate the Contractor's quality control plan. This QASP is a living document. Flexibility in the QASP is required to allow for an increase or decrease in the level of surveillance necessary based on Contractor performance. Attachment 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) is the list of key performance objectives and standards that must be performed by the Contractor. The PRS details the method of surveillance the COR will use to validate and inspect these key performance elements. Inspection of each element and performance objective will be documented on Attachment 2, Deliverables Schedule and Checklist and Attachment 3, Surveillance Schedule and Inspection Checklist.

1.8 Security Requirements: The following security-related information and requirements provided covers the full spectrum of potential contractors and services and may not fully apply. The Security Office applicable to the installation associated with this PWS will identify the level of secret requirements, supported by the applicable regulations.

1.8.1 Security Program: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract may require active personnel security clearance at a level in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS). IAW DISS/NBIS and Trusted Workforce guidance, the Personnel Security Manager will require position information and a copy of the PWS to complete adjudications for uncleared contractors to determine the individuals’ fitness to work in a contract position on behalf of the Department of the Army. The security requirements are IAW with the DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification. Active personnel security clearance level must be completed prior to contract award and the level of security required must be maintained for the life of the contract.

1.8.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.204-2, Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with DD Form 411, DoD Security Agreement, and the NISPOM, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 24 Feb 2021 to which contractors must implement and comply.

1.8.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.8.3.1 Installation Pass Log: The Contractor shall provide the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within three (3) calendar days after contract award. The log must at a minimum contain the following information: Company Name, Last, First and Middle Names, government issued personal identifier (e.g. Driver’s License, Social Security Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax Identification Number), and Dates requested. The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days of any changes to the log (Deliverable #A.005).

1.8.3.1.1 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing I & R Office, Building 100 within five (5) days (Deliverable #A.006).

1.8.3.1.2 Contract Completion, Termination, or Cancellation: Upon completion, termination or cancellation of this contract and/or task orders, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing I & R Office, Building 100 within five (5) days (Deliverable #A.007).

1.8.4 Background Checks: The Personnel Security Manager applicable to the installation associated with this PWS will identify the level of background check required, supported by the applicable regulation(s). The Personnel Security Manager will determine the extent of background checks requirements and conduct such background checks on all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, and other individuals associated with this contract requiring installation access. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Personnel Security Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Personnel Security Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Personnel Security Manager. The Personnel Security Manager shall forward a copy to the Contractor and the Contracting Office via the COR of each favorable and unfavorable background check identified to the appropriate contract number. When the Government awards a non-personal services contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable background check would be grounds for termination.

1.8.4.1 U.S. Citizen: The Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to U.S background checks. The Personnel Security will determine the extent of background checks requirements and conduct such background checks on all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, and other individuals associated with this contract requiring installation.

1.8.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW AR 190-13, Army Physical Security Program.

1.8.5.1 Key Control: RESERVED

1.8.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: The Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

1.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference virtual meeting convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will appraise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall 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.

1.9.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein to provide effective communication and impart necessary information when requested by the Government.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the Government.

1.10.1 Government Key Personnel: The KO is the only person with the authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. The KO is the only person who can legally commit to the Government and only the KO, as the Government’s agent. The COR designated by the KO is required to perform specific tasks and functions monitoring technical aspects of the contract such as monitor Contractor performance, perform inspection, identification of performance problems early, and assists in contract administration. The Contract Program Manager provides primary contracting program oversight, ensures COR compliance and monitors that the COR’s specific tasks and functions are performed. The Project Manager provides project oversight, nominates the COR, and supports the COR's performance assessment activities. Other key Government Personnel including performance monitors, inspectors, or technical experts may be identified in the QASP. Refer to Part 5 of this PWS for key personnel definitions.

1.10.2 Contractor Key Personnel: The Contractor shall appoint a Contract Manager and Task Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Contractor shall provide the names and contact information for the Contract Manager, Task Manager, and Other Key Contractor Personnel (i.e. Quality Control Manager, Systems Administrator) to the Contracting Officer in writing no later than five (5) days after the contract award (Deliverable #A.008). The Contract Manager and Task Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. Either the Contract Manager or Task Manager shall be available between the hours of 0630 to 1700, Monday through Thursday as identified in paragraph 1.7.1 throughout the execution of this contract.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.11.1 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, or work area, etc.) shall contain identification signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employees to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed identification method shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer via the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name. Requirements for Contractor vehicles are addressed in Part 4, Contractor Furnished Items and Services.

1.11.2 Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW AE Reg. 27-715, Contractor Identification. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall display an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee. Companies with U.S. Government contracts will require their employees to wear these badges visibly when performing work at Government workplaces unless this would be impractical because of mission or safety considerations. The Contractor shall collect all Government issues badges and installation access passes upon completion of the contract or termination of employee as addressed under paragraphs 1.8.3.1, 1.8.3.1.1, and 1.8.3.1.2.

1.12 Contractor Travel: When applicable, Contractor’s travel and mobilization expenses (transportation, lodging, meals, wages, personal expenses, etc.) during the performance of this contract shall be included in the initial proposal. The proposed travel shall to include the projected listing of travel locations, frequency of travel, and number of people required to travel. The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, Travel Costs and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval, authorization, and notification to the COR prior to scheduled travel.

1.13 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor. 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.

1.13.1 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense Imagery Management Operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.13.2 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 averse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and all Contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS. 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 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.

1.13.3 Non-Disclosure Statements: Contractor personnel may be required to provide a signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.14 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): The 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 OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational Conflicts of Interest. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (Deliverable #A.009). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer 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.

1.15 Phase In /Phase Out Period: When applicable, to minimize decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the thirty (30) day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.16 Safety: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable State, Federal and Army safety regulations. In case of emergency, dial 911 from a Depot phone or (435) 833-2911 from a cellular phone. The following information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention requirements covers the full spectrum of potential contractors and service(s) and may not fully apply.

1.16.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, the references contained therein (e.g. EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual). All contractors performing work or supplying services or equipment for TEAD are required to comply with all applicable State, Federal and Army safety regulations.

All Contractors are expected to understand and comply with on-site requirements before initiation of work at the job site. These requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will include:

i. Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities.

ii. Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

iii. Control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) Contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall:

i. Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights.

ii. Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR part 1926 and 29 CFR part 1910.

iii. Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

(c) Contract for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements with any Department of Defense agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of the EM 385–1–1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, in effect before initiation of work at the installation site. An Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1 will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel upon request (Deliverable #A.010). Specific requirements for development of the Accident Prevention Plan are found on 01.A.09 and Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. EM 385-1-1 is available online at www.usace.army.mil.

(d) Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor’s representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the non-compliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause. The Contractor shall complete and provide safety notifications required and will provide documented proof to the Contracting Officer via the COR, no later than three (3) days that such notifications were made (Deliverable #A.011).

(e) The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

1.16.2 Job Hazard Analysis: The Contractor shall submit a job hazard analysis of each major phase of work prior to entering that phase of activity. The analysis shall include major or high-risk hazards, as well as commonly recurring deficiencies that might possibly be encountered for that operation and shall identify proposed methods and techniques to be encountered for accomplishing each phase in a safe manner. The Contractor shall take active participation in the Job Hazard Analysis, including the subcontractor’s work. Prior to start of the actual work, a meeting shall be held with the Contractor, Government, and affected subcontractors to review the Job Hazard Analysis. In addition, job site meetings shall be held to indoctrinate foreman and workers on details of this analysis.

1.16.2.1 Site Safety Plan: Contracts for construction, the Contractor shall have a site-specific safety plan. The plan will be tailored to the project, based on the size and complexity of the construction to be accomplished. A typical safety plan will address such issues as, but will not be limited to:

(a) The company’s safety and health policy.

(b) Company safety inspections of the job site.

(c) Use of personnel protective equipment (PPE).

(d) Safety rules and penalties are associated with not following the rules.

(e) Safety training and frequency (identifying hazards, explaining precautions and proper use of equipment/machinery, and the PPE required for the job (including how to use and maintain PPE).

(f) The steps to be followed are to report unsafe working conditions and practices.

(g) Special hazards.

(h) Hazardous materials (chemical, gases, asbestos, and so on).

(i) Confined spaces.

(j) Lockout tag procedures and so on.

(k) Instruction concerning safe operations and appropriate emergency action in the event of accidental exposure.

(l) Emergency procedures.

(m) Identifying personnel on site who have had first aid training.

(n) Post where communication devices (that is, phones) are located with appropriate phone numbers posted.

(o) Post how to exit the work area in an expeditious and safe manner.

(p) The plan will identify the person with lead responsibility for safety, where protective equipment may be obtained (for example, furnished by the company or required to be provided by the employee, or combination thereof), and the procedures for reporting a safety hazard.

Frequent and regular contractor internal job site inspections should focus on identifying and removing hazards. Whenever possible the inspection will serve as the basis for identifying where hazards have developed or are likely to develop. Based on these inspections the first objective will be to:

(a) Eliminate the hazard or if that is not possible to determine the best means of mitigating the hazard through work procedures, PPE, or other safety equipment.

(b) Observe workers to determine if they are using required safety equipment and that the safety equipment meets OSHA standards. Additional training should be provided for the workers as required to eliminate deficiencies found during the site inspections.

(c) These reports should be required to be retained by the contractor and available for review by the Government as required.

(d) The Contractor’s Safety Plan will explain the disciplinary process that will be followed when the contractor job inspections find violations to the safety rules. The disciplinary process should be included in the employees’ training and reviewed during regular safety briefings.

i. The Government will review the Contractor’s Safety Plan for adequacy, completeness and compliance with OSHA and EM 385–1–1 requirement.

ii. During site visits and inspections, the contractor’s compliance with the safety plan, regulatory safety requirements, and accepted practices will be observed.

iii. Safety violations will be documented and provided to the contracting officer for transmittal to the contractor who will be required to take corrective action.

iv. Depending upon the severity of the findings, follow-up inspections to determine that specific deficiencies have been corrected may be required.

(e) Regular quality assurance inspections by the contracting officer’s representative will include review of the findings to verify that they have been corrected or are progressing on schedule. If it is determined that the contractor is not delivering the level of safety that is required by the contract, the contracting officer will take necessary actions to attain improved contractor performance. All disincentives normally used for nonperformance in other contract areas should be considered for unresolved safety program deficiencies.

(f) A hazard analysis will be performed by the contractor for all major definable phases of work. This analysis will identify all hazards associated with the work progress through the phase and describe how those hazards will be controlled. Normally the analysis is performed by someone knowledgeable of the phase of the work such as the foreman or seasoned journeyman skilled labor. The analysis will be reviewed and signed off by a competent person (when required by OSHA) or a safety and occupational health professional.

(g) The hazard analysis will be the basis for preoperational briefings by supervision to the construction force so that everyone understands the hazards involved and the controls put into place. The hazard analysis will also drive the content of regular safety toolbox meetings as the work progresses.

1.17 Environmental Compliance: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable State, Federal and Army environmental regulations. The following information pertaining to Environmental Compliance requirements covers the full spectrum of potential contractors and service(s) and may not fully apply.

1.17.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: Tooele Army Depot (TEAD) is committed to environmental excellence. This facility maintains an ISO 14001 conformant system. All contractors performing work or supplying services or equipment for TEAD are required to comply with all applicable State, Federal and Army environmental regulations.

All contractors are expected to understand and comply with on-site requirements. These requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Air Pollution: Contractors must not release into the atmosphere and shall take all necessary measures to prevent the release of any air contaminants, regardless of source, that may cause a violation of any state or federal regulations or any TEAD policies.

(b) Water Pollution: Contractors must obtain prior approval from the Environmental Management Division (EMD) for discharging any materials into any on-site sanitary sewer system sinks, drains, clean-outs, or sumps.

(c) Storm Water Pollution: Contractors may not discharge any substance or materials into any storm water drain system located at or near TEAD. There are no exceptions. Visitors’ vehicles may not be washed anywhere on site. Storing materials outside must be kept to a minimum. If materials must be stored outside, prior approval must be obtained from the EMD, the storage area must be kept neat and clean with spill containment, containers must be kept closed, and any material that may present a storm water discharge threat must be stored under cover.

(d) Hazardous Materials: Contractor’s handling, storing and/or otherwise utilizing hazardous materials on depot will not do so without approval of the EMD If approval is granted, all containers must be properly labeled, and a Safety Data Sheet must accompany the material. All Hazardous Materials used at TEAD must be reported to the EMD. Hazardous materials will not be stored by the contractor/vendor in 55-gallon containers or larger. Contractors will not use or store Class I Ozone Depleting Chemicals on depot. Contractors will maintain adequate spill response equipment, supplies for the hazardous materials being utilized, and be responsible for the cleanup and containerization of all hazardous material spilled. Excess hazardous materials will be removed from the depot by the Contractor when they are no longer required for the contracted task.

(e) Solid and Hazardous Waste: Contractors generating solid and/or hazardous waste on depot shall comply with the TEAD Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the TEAD Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan and the conditions listed below:

i. All solid waste will be accumulated in covered containers (dumpsters) provided by the TEAD or in a manner that prevents the release of the waste to the environment. Office or shop containers are to be provided by the contractor. Recyclable material shall be recycled whenever feasible. TEAD will provide bins for recyclable metals.

ii. All contractors generating hazardous waste will accumulate hazardous waste in containers with labels that will be provided by the EMD; at locations approved by the EMD; and transport hazardous waste to the TEAD EMD 90-day yard within 72 hours of the hazardous waste container being filled or exceeding 55 gallons whichever comes first. The EMD will manage and be responsible for the off-site disposal of hazardous waste.

iii. Access to all waste accumulation points shall be provided to the EMD for inspections and/or sampling for waste characterization purposes.

1.18 Required Training: The Contractor shall comply with the following training requirements.

1.18.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training and submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or thirty (30) calendar days after employment of new personnel. Training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months. The Contractor shall provide the COR a copy of the training certificates for its employees no later than five (5) days after completion (Deliverable #A.012).

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR after completion of the training.

1.18.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC Training and submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or thirty (30) calendar days after employment of new personnel. Training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every twelve (12) months. The Contractor shall provide the COR a copy of the training certificates for its employees no later than five (5) days after completion (Deliverable #A.013).

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR after completion of the training.

1.18.3 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training, provided by the Government COR, will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract is awarded and within thirty (30) calendar days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract is awarded and within thirty (30) calendar days after new employees commence contract performance (Deliverable #A.014).

1.18.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training: RESERVED

1.18.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): RESERVED

PART 2

SPECIFIC TASKS

2. Specific Tasks

2.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, and travel to perform certified Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services. The primary outcome is the helium leak testing and quality certification of 100 newly fabricated one-metric ton containers. This service shall be performed within the contract's Period of Performance, with specific dates to be scheduled in coordination with the COR upon completion of the Government's in-house assembly phase. All testing shall be performed in accordance with the technical specifications outlined in Part 2.2 of this PWS and to the standards required by The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (NDT) for a Level II or Level III certified inspector.

Contractor proposal shall provide Deliverables #A.001 and #A.002 at the time of proposal as addressed in Part 1, General Information, paragraphs 1.7.2 and 1.7.3.1.

2.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

2.2.1 Container Preparation and Pressurization

2.2.1.1 Test Plug Installation: The Contractor shall comply with all test plug installation requirements and standards.

(a)STD: Install a custom 3-in. NPT test plug with a rubber gasket into each container.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

2.2.1.2 Container Preparation and Pressurization: The Contractor shall comply with all container preparation and pressurization requirements and standards.

(a)STD: Pressurize each container to 15.0 PSIG ± 0.2 psi using a helium (He) mixture.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

(b)STD: Ensure the air-He mixture inside the container is a minimum of 50% He.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

2.2.2 Leak Test Execution

2.2.2.1 Pressure Hold Testing: The Contractor shall comply with all pressure hold testing requirements and standards.

(a)STD: After isolating the container from the helium source, record an initial pressure reading. After 5 minutes, record a second pressure reading. The pressure shall not decrease by 0.1 psi or more.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

(b)STD: After an additional 30 minutes, record a third pressure reading. The pressure shall not have decreased by 0.1 psi or more from the second reading.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

2.2.2.2 Leak Detection Scanning: The Contractor shall comply with all leak detection scanning requirements and standards.

(a)STD: While the container is holding pressure, use a calibrated leak detector capable of detecting leaks as small as 5E-6 std cm3/sec to search for leaks on all welds and seals. Bubble tests or other liquid indicators are prohibited.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

(b)STD: The minimum acceptable helium detection for a passing container shall be less than 1.0E-5 std cm3/sec after correction for gas concentration.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

2.2.3 Documentation and Reporting

2.2.3.1 Inspection Procedures and Reporting: The Contractor shall comply with all inspection procedures and reporting requirements and standards.

(a)STD: Submit a detailed Leak Test Inspection Procedure prior to the start of work.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

(Deliverable #A.015)

(b)STD: Submit a final Leak Test Inspection Report upon completion of testing for all 100 containers. The report shall list all container serial numbers and their pass/fail status.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

(Deliverable #A.016)

(c)STD: Provide a copy of the leak detector's valid Calibration Certificate with the final report.

AQL: 100% Compliance; Zero Deviation from Standard.

(Deliverable #A.017)

2.3 Service Contract Reporting

2.3.1 System for Award Management (SAM) Service Contract Report (SCR): The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for Helium Leak Inspection services via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields through the following web address: www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking “View Assistance for SAM.gov” which is located at the top of the SAM.gov website. From there, you can the select “Contact Our Service Desk” which will allow you to contact SAM.gov directly. If contract period of performance ends prior to September 30, the Contractor has 30 calendar days from end date of the contract to complete the SAM SCR requirement.

Steps for Submitting a Service Contract Report (SCR)

1. Go to www.sam.gov and log in.

2. Select Entity Registrations and then select Service Contract Reporting.

3. SAM…