A03 - Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement - IDIQ.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Facility Environmental Compliance, Planning, and

Resiliency Technical Support IDIQ Basic PWS

PWS - Facility Environmental Compliance, Planning, and Resiliency Technical Support ii

CONTENTS

Contents ........................................................................................................................................... ii Technical Exhibit Listing .................................................................................................................. iii

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Background

1.3 Description of Services

1.4 Objectives

1.5 Scope

1.6 Period of Performance

1.7 Contract Type

1.8 Place of Performance

1.9 Telework

1.10 Hours of Operation

1.11 Recognized Holidays

1.12 Quality Control/Assurance

1.13 Personnel Matters

1.14 Security

1.15 Contract Administration

1.16 Contractor Travel

1.17 Other Direct Cost (T&M and LH)

1.18 Data Rights

1.19 Conflict of Interest

2. DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.1 Definitions

2.2 Acronyms

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1 Services

3.2 Facilities

3.3 Utilities

3.4 Equipment

3.5 Materials

3.6 Property

3.7 Information

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 General

4.2 Clearance

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Environmental Compliance

5.2 Planning and Resiliency

5.3 Incident Response and Recovery

5.4 Natural Resources

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5.5 Outreach and Event Planning

5.6 New Hire Orientation and Training Plan

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6.1 Applicable Publications (current editions)

6.2 Environmental Compliance

6.3 Incident Response and Recovery Planning

6.4 Natural Recourses

6.5 Outreach and Event Planning

7. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

Technical Exhibit 3 – Estimated Workload Data

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction

This is a non-personal services contract to provide Facility Environmental Compliance, Planning, and Resiliency Technical Support. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Background

Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) maintains and operates Department of Defense (DoD) facilities within the National Capital Region (NCR) and at the Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC) in Adams County, Pennsylvania and Washington County, Maryland. The purpose of this contract is to provide environmental, planning, and resiliency technical support primarily at the Pentagon, Mark Center, Defense Health Agency Headquarters (DHHQ), and RRMC. Occasional work may occur at other WHS owned and/or leased facilities within the NCR. The contractor shall be able to provide and manage full-time, on-site support staff to assist the civil service staff of the Standards and Compliance Division (SCD) at the Pentagon and the Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Division at RRMC. The contractor shall also have subject matter experts and additional technical support staff from off-site to provide responsive support for all ongoing projects.

This contract assists in meeting FSD’s mission to ensure the 24/7/365 readiness of the Pentagon Reservation for DoD and National Leadership to execute their mission responsibilities, and provide the DoD workforce, predominantly in the National Capital Region (NCR) at supported locations, safe, secure, healthy, resilient, energy efficient and operationally effective working environments. Support efforts include multimedia environmental compliance, resiliency, natural resources, incident response and recovery, planning, and communications.

1.3 Description of Services

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform the technical support services as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.4 Objectives

The objective of this contract is to:

• Ensure all WHS operations and projects are compliant with all applicable environmental statutes.

• Meet resiliency, planning, and conservation goals set by the DoD.

• Provide event planning, outreach, and communications support.

• Provide incident response and recovery.

1.5 Scope

The Contractor shall perform the specific tasks as described in Part 5 of this PWS. Individual task orders with detailed scopes of work will be issued that fall within the Part 5 Specific Task descriptions. The work shall be performed with a combination of on-site staff, subject matter experts, and specialized subcontractors. The task orders shall also provide details regarding deliverables, schedules, and places of performance.

1.6 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be for one 12-month Base Year, plus four 12-month option years, with one 6-months extension period. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

• Base Year

• Option Year I

• Option Year II

• Option Year III

• Option Year IV

• Six (6) months extension

1.7 Contract Type

The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price - Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

1.8 Place of Performance

Most of the work is anticipated to be performed at DoD facilities at RRMC, the Mark Center, DHHQ, or the Pentagon site. The Pentagon site is defined as the Pentagon, the Heating & Refrigeration Plant, the Incinerator Plant, the Remote Delivery Facility, Metro Entrance Facility, the Pentagon Athletic Center, the North Village, and associated structures on the Pentagon campus. RRMC is approximately 80 miles from the Pentagon.

1.9 Telework

The COR will determine whether the work to be performed can be successfully accomplished offsite.

Teleworking must be accomplished at no additional cost to the Government and with no detrimental impacts to contract performance. Contractor personnel may be required to report onsite to a government facility to perform services at any time as required by the KO or COR.

1.10 Hours of Operation

The Contractor is responsible for providing services, between the hours as early as 6:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) to as late as 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

Washington Headquarters Services facilities are smoking restricted workplaces. Due to the nature of the work, facilities, and requirements, Contractor staff may only smoke outside in designated smoking areas.

The Contractor shall establish normal operating hours under this contract that will occur sometime between 6:00 am and 5:00 p.m. The Contractor’s Program Manager (PM) and the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall consult and coordinate on any proposed alternate work schedules that may be arranged depending on the operational tempo/needs of the mission.

1.11 Recognized Holidays

Government personnel observe the following holidays as governed by 5 U.S.C. § 6103. Government facilities will be closed and unavailable to Contractor personnel:

• New Year’s Day

• Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Washington’s Birthday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth National Independence Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

Note that if the date falls on a Saturday, the Government holiday is the preceding Friday. If the date falls on a Sunday, the Government holiday is the following Monday.

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

• Any other day designated by Federal Statute

• Any other day designated by Executive Order

• Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

1.12 Quality Control/Assurance

1.12.1 Quality Control

The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it ensures that its work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The quality control plan (QCP) is to be delivered within thirty days after contract award with copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within five working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to its quality control program.

1.12.2 Quality Assurance

The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s)

1.13 Personnel Matters

1.13.1 Key Personnel

Before replacing any Contractor employee designated as key personnel, the Contractor shall notify the COR and KO in writing at least 30 calendar days in advance. The Contractor’s request shall include a written justification along with the of the proposed key personnel substitution. All proposed personnel substitutions shall possess qualifications that are equal to or exceed the minimum requirements of the PWS. The Contractor shall not unilaterally change its key personnel without written approval from the

KO.

1.13.2 Key Personnel Titles

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

• Program Manager

• SME Engineer (Compliance)

• SME Scientist (CBRN)

• SME Scientist (Drinking Water)

• Senior Cultural Resources Professional

• Senior Scientist (Compliance)

• Senior Scientist (Tank Management)

• Senior Scientist (Resiliency)

• Senior Scientist (NEPA)

• Senior Engineer (Stormwater)

• Senior Engineer (Energy)

• Senior Communications Specialist

• Mid-Level Scientist (RRMC)

• Mid-Level Scientist (HRP)

1.13.3 Contract Staffing

The Contractor shall provide a contract manager (Program Manager) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate (Deputy Program Manager) who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for contractor personnel are listed below, with key personnel noted:

a. Program Manager

Duties: Ensures the requirements within the PWS are being met and serves as the primary point-of-contact for the COR. Holds routine meetings with onsite contractor staff to review performance and the requirements of active task orders. Meets with the COR and other government Program Managers on a routine basis to ensure the contractor staff are meeting the requirements of the active task orders. Manages project schedules, sets priorities, and tracks budgets. Performs technical reviews and ensures quality of all deliverables while working in conjunction with the Quality Control Manager. Manages subcontractors and deploys staff (onsite and offsite) where needed to most efficiently complete task order requirements.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience, including 10 years in program management (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > shall have a minimum of 13 years of relevant work experience, including 10 years in program management (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a Key Personnel position

b. Deputy Program Manager

Duties: Supports the Program Manager and able to serve as a backup during times when the Program Manager is unavailable (e.g., vacations) or when two simultaneous meetings are occurring (e.g., one at the Pentagon and one at RRMC) that require Program Manager participation. Ensures the requirements within the PWS are being met and serves as a secondary point-of-contact for the COR.

Holds routine meetings with onsite contractor staff to review performance and the requirements of active task orders. Meets with the COR and other government Program Managers on a routine basis to ensure the contractor staff are meeting the requirements of the active task orders. Manages project schedules, sets priorities, and tracks budgets. Performs technical reviews and ensures quality of all deliverables while working in conjunction with the Quality Control Manager. Manages subcontractors and deploys staff (onsite and offsite) where needed to most efficiently complete task order requirements.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, including 5 years in program management (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, including 5 years in program management (along with a master’s degrees in engineering or science).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

c. Quality Control Manager

Duties: Assists in all areas related to success of project execution and management. Ensures proper procedures are in place and followed to meet quality requirements for all aspects of contractor support. Ensures qualified staff are performing technical analyses, calculations, and deliverable preparation. Audits quality control documentation.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, including 5 years in quality control management (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, including 5 years in quality control management (along with a master’s degrees in engineering or science).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

d. SME Engineer (Compliance)

Duties: Provides expertise in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels in accordance with PWS section 5.1. Meets with regulators, operations staff, and WHS leadership. Provides strategies and action plans to assist in keeping WHS compliant with all environmental mandates. Senior reviewer for all draft deliverables, including reports, presentations, permit applications, and databases.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and an active professional engineering (PE) license < OR > master’s degree in engineering and an active professional engineering (PE) license.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 13 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degrees in engineering and an active professional engineering (PE) license).

Specific Classification(s): This is a Key Personnel position.

e. SME Scientist (CBRN)

Duties: Provides expertise in the planning and, if necessary, the execution of WHS support to response and recovery operations associated with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. Identifies agencies, provides meeting support, and coordinates activities from within DOD and throughout the federal, state, and local governments. Writes CBRN plans and participates in drills and exercises. Assists with threat assessments and mitigation strategies. Provides expertise in areas associated with health exposure, decontamination of personnel and facilities, levels of personal protective equipment (PPE), sampling strategies and techniques, field testing, laboratory analysis, quality assurance, clearance goals, and waste disposal.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 13 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a Key Personnel position.

f. SME Scientist (Drinking Water)

Duties: Supports compliance with all drinking water regulations laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels in accordance with PWS section 5.1 of the PWS, dealing with drinking water compliance. Provides expertise in investigation and planning of sampling protocols for drinking water systems. Conducts review of water system designs and aids in system commissioning.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 13 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

g. Senior Scientist (Compliance)

Duties: Supports compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels in accordance with PWS section 5.1. Meets with regulators and operations staff.

Interacts on a daily basis with operations staff to assist in keeping WHS compliant with all environmental mandates. Prepares reports, presentations, permit applications, design review comments, and databases. Performs internal compliance assessments and auditing.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a Key Personnel position. This is a hybrid position that includes up to three days per week at the Pentagon.

h. Senior Scientist (Tank Management)

Duties: Supports compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels in accordance with PWS section 5.1.6 dealing with petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL), including above ground and underground storage tanks, fueling and transfer operations, spill plans, pollution prevention, and contingency planning. Meets with regulators and operations staff to assist in keeping WHS compliant. Prepares reports, databases, and all associated regulatory documentation. Performs internal compliance assessments and auditing.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

i. Senior Scientist (Resiliency)

Duties: Supports facility resiliency programs and initiatives in accordance with PWS section 5.2.3 dealing with resiliency, including providing technical support to implement the requirements for resilient planning, design, construction, and operations related to federal buildings and property. This includes conducting project reviews, conducting research, providing training, and tracking ongoing initiatives and programs.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a Key Personnel position.

j. Senior Cultural Resources Professional

Duties: Supports compliance with all applicable cultural resource laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels in accordance with PWS section 5.2.2. This includes providing technical support to implement the requirements for cultural and historic resources management. Prepares reports, presentations, permit documentation, design review comments, and all associated regulatory documentation.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architecture, Historic Architecture, Archaeology, or History < OR > a master’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architecture, Historic Architecture, Archaeology, or History.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science). Shall meet Secretary of Interior (SOI) Qualification Standards, published in 1983.

k. Senior Scientist (NEPA)

Duties: Supports compliance with all NEPA laws and regulations in accordance with PWS section 5.2.1 dealing with NEPA. This includes providing technical support to implement the requirements for NEPA. Prepares reports, presentations, documentation, design review comments, and all associated documentation. Aids in development and revision of the NEPA program as rule changes occur.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a Key Personnel position.

l. Senior Engineer (Stormwater)

Duties: Supports compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels in accordance with PWS section 5.1.3 dealing with stormwater management, the Pentagon’s municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit, low impact development, best management practices, the DOD Chesapeake Bay Program, and pollutant reductions for total maximum daily loadings (TMDL). Meets with regulators and operations staff to assist in keeping WHS compliant. Prepares reports, presentations, databases, permit applications, permit compliance documentation, design review comments, and all associated regulatory documentation. Performs internal compliance assessments and auditing.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and an active Certification of EIT or PE License < OR > master’s degree in civil engineering and an active Certification of EIT or PE License.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (along with the civil or Environmental engineering bachelor’s degree and an active Certification of EIT or PE License) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree civil or Environmental engineering and an active Certification of EIT or PE License).

m. Senior Engineer/Scientist

Duties: Supports compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels in accordance with PWS section 5.2. Meets with regulators and operations staff.

Interacts on a daily basis with operations staff to assist in keeping WHS compliant with all environmental mandates. Supports the resiliency and natural resources programs. Prepares reports, presentations, permit applications, design review comments, and databases. Performs internal compliance assessments and auditing.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

n. Senior Engineer (Energy)

Duties: Supports energy efficiency and resilience programs. Develops strategies and oversees work performed by the contractor team. Provides technical support in areas such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, building control systems, chillers and chilled water distribution, boilers and steam distribution, utility metering, lighting, emergency power, data centers, life-cycle cost assessments, and third-party performance contracting. Performs construction design reviews.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an active professional engineering (PE) license < OR > a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and an PE license.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (along with the mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree and PE license) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and PE license).

o. Senior Communications Specialist

Duties: Supports outreach, training, and event planning in accordance with section 5.5 of the PWS.

Meets with SCD Division Director and Branch Managers to plan and coordinate communication team efforts. Plans and organizes events, provides logistical support, creates promotional and educational materials, and provides updates to web sites.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree < OR > master’s degree.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (along with the bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (along with the master’s degree).

Specific Classification(s): This is a Key Personnel position. This is a hybrid position that includes up to three days per week at the Pentagon.

p. Mid-Level Scientist (RRMC)

Duties: Supports compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels in accordance with PWS sections 5.1 and 5.2. Meets with regulators and operations staff. Interacts on a daily basis with operations staff to assist in keeping WHS compliant with all environmental mandates. Supports the RRMC stormwater management, best management practices, DOD Chesapeake Bay Program, and other compliance programs. Prepares reports, presentations, permit applications, design review comments, and plan updates. Performs internal assessments and auditing.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a Key Personnel position. This is for one full-time onsite position at

RRMC.

q. Mid-Level Scientist (HRP)

Duties: Supports compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels for industrial operations, in accordance with PWS section 5.1. Meets with regulators and operations staff. Interacts on a daily basis with operations staff to assist in keeping WHS compliant with all environmental mandates. Areas of support include the chiller plant, boiler plant, incinerator, and other utilities. Prepares reports, presentations, permit applications, design review comments, and databases. Performs internal assessments and auditing.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > a master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a Key Personnel position. This is for one full-time onsite position at the Pentagon.

r. Mid-Level Engineer/Scientist

Duties: Supports compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels for the Pentagon, Mark Center, and DHHQ. Meets with regulators and operations staff. Interacts on a daily basis with operations staff to assist in keeping WHS compliant with all environmental mandates. Prepares reports, presentations, permit applications, design review comments, and databases. Performs internal assessments and auditing.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering < OR > master’s degree in engineering or science.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience (along with the engineering or science bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree in engineering or science).

Specific Classification(s): This is for one full-time onsite position at the Pentagon.

s. Mid-Level Communications Specialist

Duties: Supports outreach, training, and event planning. Plans and organizes events, provides logistical support, creates promotional and educational materials, and provides updates to web sites.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree < OR > master’s degree.

Experience: Shall have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience (along with a bachelor’s degree) < OR > Shall have a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience (along with a master’s degree).

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a hybrid position that includes up to three days per week at the Pentagon.

t. Junior Engineer/Scientist

Duties: Supports compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels in accordance with PWS section 5.2. Meets with regulators and operations staff.

Interacts on a daily basis with operations staff to assist in keeping WHS compliant with all environmental mandates. Supports the resiliency and natural resources programs. Prepares reports, presentations, permit applications, design review comments, and databases. Performs internal assessments and auditing.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering degree.

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a hybrid position that includes up to three days per week at the Pentagon.

u. Junior Communications Specialist

Duties: Plans and organizes events, provides logistical support, creates promotional and educational materials, and provides updates to web sites.

Education: Shall have a bachelor’s degree.

Clearance: Able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Specific Classification(s): This is a full-time onsite position at the Pentagon.

v. Administrative Assistant

Duties: Supports engineering and science project teams with administrative support, including data entry and producing reports, memos, graphs, and presentation slides. Coordinates meetings, site access, network account requests, and badging requests.

Experience: Shall possess experience with Microsoft Office software and Adobe.

1.13.4 Identification of Contractor Employees

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear badges that are visible above the waist in the performance of this service.

1.13.5 Special Qualifications

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing full-time personnel to perform task order requirements while working from Government office space. All personnel shall be US citizens, literate in English, and possess any required licenses and/or certifications. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a contingency plan adequate to ensure there will be no interruption of services due to labor disruption within the Contractor's own labor force. The Contractor shall employ or have a contractual relationship with qualified personnel according to the categories listed in the Personnel Duties and Qualifications section (1.13.3) below to conduct the services required under this PWS. Although proposed Contractor personnel may meet the qualifications presented below, the Government has sole discretion to determine if proposed personnel will be acceptable to complete the services requested.

The Government will make this determination by reviewing certifications, interviewing prospective personnel, and checking references to ensure that personnel will satisfy WHS requirements. The COR for this contract will provide all official written correspondence to the contractor on acceptance or non-acceptance of proposed personnel.

1.14 Security

1.14.1 Security Level

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have a Secret level security clearance at time of the proposal submission and shall maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254.

1.14.2 Physical Security

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.14.3 Key Control

The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.15 Contract Administration

1.15.1 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. 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 apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.15.2 Phase-in/Phase-out Period

To minimize any 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 incoming Contractor shall become familiar and execute with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. During the phase-out period, the exiting Contractor shall coordinate with incoming Contractor as necessary to ensure a smooth transition of performance.

1.16 Contractor Travel

Travel is required to various CONUS/OCONUS locations as determined by the Government. In addition, some local travel may be required in conjunction with this task. Travel will not exceed the estimated amount of $8,000.00 for each performance period. The contractor shall provide a written request (e-mail) for travel to the COR prior to finalizing any travel arrangements. All travel requires prior Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

The Contractor shall be reimbursed for actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable travel costs incurred during performance of this effort in accordance with the FAR 31.205-46 "Travel Costs." Requests for approval of costs in excess of maximum per diem rates in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR 31.205-46(a)(3) must be submitted to the COR for final approval prior to commencement of travel.

All local travel in support of this contract (i.e., any travel within a 50-mile radius of the NCR) is included in the price of this contract and is not reimbursable. All local travel costs shall be borne by the Contractor, nor will the Government reimburse Contractor personnel commuting costs (i.e., parking expenses, public transportation fares such as Metro, Virginia Rail Express, vanpool or bus, and/or highway tolls, etc.).

1.17 Other Direct Cost (T&M and LH)

This category includes items such as reproduction, materials, sampling supplies, and shipping expenses associated with activities such as deliverable preparation, training, and sampling.

1.18 Data Rights

Data Right language and DFARS clause 252.227-7013 have been removed.

1.19 Conflict of Interest

1.19.1 Organizational/Personal Conflict of Interest

Contractor and Subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5 as well as personal conflicts of interest. Using the Contractor OCI/ COI Disclosure Form, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential conflict and shall promptly submit the conflict-of-interest disclosure form to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such conflict.

The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be reviewed and accepted/rejected solely at the discretion of the Government, and in the event the Government unilaterally determines that any such conflict 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 conflict.

In addition, Contractors shall conduct internal reviews as necessary to identify financial interests and determine if any personal conflicts of interest exist or may arise. The Contractor shall ensure that the organization has analyzed each financial disclosure to determine whether actual or potential conflicts exist. Information should be gathered and analyzed for all governing body members (e.g., board of directors, trustees, etc.) and principals of the organization as defined by FAR 52.203-13 and for each manager and key personnel who would be or are involved with the performance of the contract.

All Contractor and Subcontractor employees supporting this contract shall sign the WHS AD non-disclosure agreements.

2. DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.1 Definitions

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR – A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER – A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note:

The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer Representative – An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the Contracting Officer to assists in administering the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE – A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5 DELIVERABLE – Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 KEY PERSONNEL – Contractor personnel required to be used in the performance of the contract as indicated in the Key Personnel section listed in the PWS.

2.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE – The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP) – An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.9 QUALITY CONTROL – All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.10 SUBCONTRACTOR – One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the Subcontractor.

2.1.11 WORK WEEK – Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms

ACHP Advisory Council on Historic Preservation AST Aboveground Storage Tank CAC Common Access Card CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear CMR Contractor Manpower Reporting CFR Code of Federal Regulations COMAR Code of Maryland Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CPARS Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System CS Contract Specialist DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification DHHQ Defense Health Administration Headquarters DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DHS Department of Homeland Security DMR Discharge Monitoring Report DOD Department of Defense DODI Department of Defense Instruction EA Environmental Assessment ECM Energy Conservation Measure EIS Environmental Impact Statement EISA Energy Independence and Security Act EIT Engineer in Training EO Executive Order EPA Environmental Protection Agency EPAct Energy Policy Act EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act ERCIP Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program ESA Endangered Species Act ESH Environmental, Safety, and Health Division at RRMC ESPC Energy Savings Performance Contract FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FATF Facility Accessibility Task Force FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact FY Fiscal Year GIS Geographic Information System HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard HRP Heating and Refrigeration Plant HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning IDIQ Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LCCA Life Cycle Cost Analysis LDA Land Disturbing Activity MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act

MDE Maryland Department of the Environment MOU Memorandum of Understanding MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System NCR National Capital Region NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest ODS Ozone Depleting Substances OSD Office of the Secretary of Defense PADEP Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection PE Professional Engineer PFPA Pentagon Force Protection Agency PIN Personal Identification Number POL Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants PPE Personal Protective Equipment POC Point of Contact PPD Presidential Policy Directive PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program REC Record of Environmental Consideration ROD Record of Decision RRMC Raven Rock Mountain Complex SAIA Sikes Act Improvement Act SCD Standards and Compliance Division SDS Safety Data Sheet SHPO State Historic Preservation Office SIR Savings-to-Investment Ratio SME Subject Matter Expert SPCC Spill Prevention, Countermeasure, and Control Plan SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan TE Technical Exhibit TMDL Total Maximum Daily Loading TRI Toxics Release Inventory UESC Utility Energy Service Contract UFC Unified Facilities Criteria USGBC U.S. Green Building Council UST Underground Storage Tank VAC Virginia Administrative Code VDEQ Virginia Department of Environmental Quality WAWF Wide Area Work Flow WHS Washington Headquarters Services

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1 Services

The Government will provide basic services to phones, desks, utilities, information technology, and general office supplies) while working in Government facilities.

3.2 Facilities

Basic facilities such as workspace and its associated operating requirements (i.e., phones, desks, utilities, information technology, and general office supplies) will be provided while working in Government facilities. The Government will provide office space of up to nine (9) cubicles at the Pentagon, one (1) at the Heating and Refrigeration Plant (HRP), and one (1) at RRMC including: workspace, computers with the same software programs and capabilities as Government, and access to an area network printer.

Additional office space will be subject to availability.

3.3 Utilities

All utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4 Equipment

For employees working on site, the Government will provide computers, network printer access, photocopier access, and telephones with voicemail. Projectors and will be issued as needed.

3.5 Materials

The Government will provide paper for reports and office supplies as needed.

3.6 Property

The Government will provide laptops and monitors, as needed.

3.7 Information

The Government will provide applicable standard operating procedures, guidance documents, manuals, and policies that are necessary for conducting work outlined in this PWS.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 General

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, software and/or software licenses if applicable and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Clearance

The Contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Washington Headquarters Services, as stated in the attached DD 254. The Contractor's employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office at time of award.