A1_Performance Work Statement (PWS).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Command Wide Requirement for Safety Footwear

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Industrial Safety footwear to protect employees from foot injuries. The Government requires Safety footwear, sold from a contractor-owned, contractor operated, trailer or truck suitable for dispensing footwear at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division 9500 MacArthur Blvd. West Bethesda, MD. Services will be provided as two on-site visits to NSWCCD Bethesda and two on-site visits to NSWCCD Detachment Norfolk during the ordering period. The purpose of this requirement is to procure approximately 200 pairs of safety footwear for technical personnel under this BPA. The ordering period is anticipated to run from date of award through 30-September-2023.

2.0 OPTION: This BPA will include an option for an additional year ordering period to allow for one annual visit over a three day period (ref section 4.1.1, 4.2.1).

3.0 BACKGROUND: As part of NSWCCD’s commitment safety NSWCCD employees are to be provided safety footwear as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which conform to consensus standards in OSHA Standard 1910.136. Much of what NSWCCD does is industrial in nature and recognizing that PPE footwear wears out over time, there is a continuous need to buy safety footwear for new employees, new missions, and replace worn out safety footwear.

4.0 OBJECTIVE: In compliance with Command Wide mandatory requirement of safety footwear for technical personnel these on-site visits are intended to provide the workforce access to a wide variety of safety Footwear styles and sizes. Thereby, allowing NSWCCD personnel easy and efficient ability to try-on and obtain safety footwear on the spot via a Contractor provided/operated Footwear Truck/Mobile.

4.1 The contractor shall provide two (2) onsite footwear truck/mobile visits to NSWCCD at the

West Bethesda, MD site during the ordering period.

4.1.1 If the Government chooses to exercise the optional ordering period the contractor shall provide one scheduled visit to NSWCCD West Bethesda, MD within the ordering period year. The visit will be for a total of not more than three business days that will be scheduled within one Monday – Friday period.

The days need not be consecutive and shall be scheduled in the same manner as the base award.

4.2 The contractor shall provide two (2) onsite footwear truck/mobile visits to NSWCCD Detachment Norfolk, Naval Station Norfolk, VA site during the ordering period.

4.2.1 If the Government chooses to exercise the optional ordering period the contractor shall provide one scheduled visit to NSWCCD Detachment Norfolk, Naval Station Norfolk, VA within the ordering period year. The visit will be for a total of not more than three business days that will be scheduled within one Monday – Friday period. The days need not be consecutive and shall be scheduled in the same manner as the base award.

4.3 The contractor shall coordinate site visits with the Government Point of Contact / NSWCCD designated representatives at least 30 days in advance to allow time to schedule personnel and advertise the visit. Dates are anticipated to be scheduled quarterly.

4.4 Contractor will stock and make available for purchase a variety of styles, colors, sizes, and brands from at least two different nationally recognized major manufacturers of safety footwear in both women and men’s footwear. Government estimates approximately 200 pairs of footwear in total will be required.

4.4.1 All footwear provided must meet, at a minimum, one of the following consensus standards called out by OSHA Standard 1910.136 – Standard Foot protection.

At least one of each pair of footwear shall be stamped, stitched, or have a sewn-in label on the inside that indicates that the footwear meets the ASTM requirements.

a. ASTM-2413-18, “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for

Protection (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear”

b. ASTM F-2412-2005, "Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection," and

ASTM F-2413-2005, "Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear," or

c. ANSI Z41-1999, "American National Standard for Personal Protection -- Protective Footwear," or

d. ANSI Z41-1991, "American National Standard for Personal Protection -- Protective Footwear,"

4.5 When footwear is not available for issue the same day, the Contractor shall deliver the footwear to the employee at no additional cost. Orders not available for same day issuance (backorders) normally shall be filled and delivered within 3-5 business days of order receipt.

If an order should take longer than 30 days, the employee and the Government Point of Contact / NSWCCD designated representative must be notified.

4.6 The Contractor shall assist the Government employees in fitting footwear and will recommend the proper size of footwear. The Contractor shall provide all measuring devices and fitting tools required to provide the employee with the best fit.

4.7 In order to accommodate NSWCCD authorized allowance, the Contractor shall provide at least 5 different styles of safety footwear that do not exceed $225.00 per pair of safety footwear.

4.8 The Contractor shall provide the Government Point of Contact / NSWCCD designated representative a receipt for each footwear purchase identifying the following (ref: CDRL A001):

Government Employee Name Government Employee Dept Code Government Employee Work Address (for backorders orders only) Date Footwear Details (Style, Stock Number, and/or Description) Size Footwear Cost Government Employee Signature NSWCCD Designated Representative Signature

4.9 The pricing shall not exceed the PPE allowance.

4.10 If the issued footwear does not fit properly, the Contractor shall replace “unworn” footwear.

Unworn is defined as showing no evidence of wear or soiling, such as when worn on carpeting only. Contractor return policy shall apply.

4.11 Contractor shall warrant that products shall be free of manufacture defect. If a manufacturer’s defect or material failure is discovered within 90 days of footwear issue the Contractor shall replace defective products at their expense within 30 days from the date the defect/material failure is reported. (e.g. heel comes loose, soles delaminate, or stitching separates)

4.11.1 The Contractor is not required to issue replacement footwear at the Contractor’s expense if excessive wear or abuse such as cuts, burns from heat, or chemical contamination is apparent. If disagreements arise, the Contractor will direct the employee to the Government Point of Contact / NSWCCD designated representative with details of the disagreement.

4.12 The Contractor’s standard commercial return policy will apply to all employee footwear purchases. The policy must be clearly displayed.

4.13 Contactor shall provide his own power for illumination, heating, and cooling. The

Government will provide access to a restroom at no charge to the Contractor.

4.14 Contractor shall provide a point-of-contact to include name, title, phone number and email address to the Government Point of Contact / NSWCCD designated representative upon Award.

5.0 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: N/A

6.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: N/A

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY/INFORMATION: N/A

8.0 DELIVERABLES: The contractor shall provide deliverables as described in the PWS/SOW and

CDRLs. Format and delivery schedule for deliverables will be outlines in the CDRLs.

Number Name A001 Receipts for purchases

9.0 GOVERNMENT POC / NSWCCD DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE:

Provided at time of award.

10.0 SITE LOCATIONS:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817

NSWCCD Detachment Norfolk Naval Station Norfolk Pocahontas Ave Bldg. V47 Norfolk, VA 23511

11.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/ORDERING PERIOD:

Date of Award through September 30, 2023

12.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall coordinate arrival of the footwear mobile/truck with the Government Point of Contact / NSWCCD designated representative who will arrange an escort to meet the vendor’s vehicle at the gate and then be escorted to the designated location on base.