SOW_Israel_BLS_Bunkers.pdf

ASG-J Directorate of Public Works // Israel BLS Bunkers // FY27

Statement of Work Israel BLS Bunkers

Israel

As of 12 November 2026

Points of Contact

Statement of Work Preparer:

CPT Jakeisha S. Harrison Deputy Director Public Works ASG Jordan

DSN: 318-820-6031

Email: jakeisha.s.harrison.mil@army.mil

DPW Reviewer MAJ Joseph T. Schmuelling Director Public Works ASG Jordan

DSN: 318-820-6002

Email: joseph.t.schmuelling.mil@army.mil

PART I – General Requirements

1. General Requirements.

1.1. For the purposes of this document, United States Government (USG) refers to the United

States Government and the Department of Public Works (DPW) or their designated representative. Contractor refers to the Contractor, Subcontractor, Contractor and Subcontractor employees, personnel, tools, and equipment. This document provides a general overview of the scope of work to be performed in accordance with USG and Israeli administrative codes, in addition to Israel and local government administration codes and generally accepted engineering and construction practices.

1.2. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision and labor necessary to construct 10 new bunkers in Israel. The Contractor shall construct and install bunkers IAW the provided preliminary design and this Statement of Work (SOW).

Reference photograph and provided preliminary drawings for specific locations of this SOW.

1.3. Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with this SOW. Contractor shall coordinate all work with the DPW and is subject to the work schedule as stated in this document and the delivery schedule contained in the contract. Contractor shall be solely responsible for receiving any permits necessary with cost for the completion of the facility to include connecting to base electrical, water, and sewer. Contractor is responsible for submitting a 60%, 90% and 100% designs during the planning, designing and construction phase.

Additionally, the contractor must submit project as built including all related completed delivered tasks with operational manual, guidance, warranty and all related documents.

1.4. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for meeting all Israel construction codes.

Additionally, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for complying with the International Building Code (IBC) and all referenced standards throughout this SOW. When two codes conflict, the US Engineer will decide which code takes precedence.

1.5. The Contractor shall provide all engineering, supervision, labor, parts, equipment, tools, supplies, all incidentals and perform a physical survey of the site of the work to be accomplished. The objective of this project is to construct 10 new bunkers in Israel and pass all inspections by USARCENT representatives. All work shall be fully coordinated through the DPW and completed in accordance with applicable manufacturers' installation procedures and the specifications included in the SOW.

1.6. All material and work stipulated in this SOW is to be delivered and constructed in Israel.

1.7. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, expertise, supervision, communication, and all other items and services as necessary to complete the work described in this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract. The Contractor shall execute all work in a timely, safe and professional manner, in accordance with the applicable specifications, plans, drawings, and industry standard construction practices and techniques.

1.8. All increases, decreases, or modifications to the requirements specified in this Statement of Work must be directed by the Department of Public Works (DPW).

1.9. The USG will assign a DPW representative to provide technical surveillance of the workmanship, inspection of the materials, and validation of Contractor compliance with the SOW. The assignment of a DPW representative to oversee this project is done at the sole benefit of the USG. Furthermore, the designation of a DPW representative in no way authorizes anyone other than the DPW to commit the USG to changes in the terms and conditions of the SOW. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance with this

SOW.

2. Period of Performance. The Contractor shall follow the Period of Performance (PoP) in the terms and conditions of the ACSA agreement. All deviations from this timeline shall be approved by the DPW.

The Contractor shall provide any necessary documentation and evidence that pertains to reasons for not following the PoP. The USG reserves the right to negotiate an acceptable PoP.

2.1. Upon award, the successful offeror will have 15 days to complete the badging and worker permit request process and complete a preconstruction conference with the DPW, engineer of record, and the DPW representative.

2.2. Following completion of these tasks, but no later than 15 days after award, the DPW will issue a combined design-construction NTP. The Contractor will follow the requirements for the NTP located in “Part III, Para 2” and “Part V – Schedule of Submittals” The total period of performance is 45 days.

3. Disposal and Hazardous Materials Requirements.

3.1. The Contractor is responsible for the collection and off-base disposal of all debris, rubble, residue, and non-salvageable, unusable, and waste material generated by the Contractor in the performance of work under this contract. All such materials shall be disposed of at an off-base landfill by the Contractor or at an on-base location specified by the DPW, if approved. All disposal sites used must have valid approval or permits equivalent to Israel regulatory standards for the specific types of waste being disposed of at those locations. The Contractor is not permitted to deposit any such materials in the air base’s trash collection containers or at any other location on the air base without prior approval by the DPW. Disposal of materials shall be in accordance with all applicable host nation and international laws. The Contractor shall exercise due diligence to ensure that their operations keep clean and free of trash and debris at all times. Loose materials must be secured at all times.

3.2. Hazardous Materials. Materials classified as hazardous by rules, regulations, laws, and/or the

Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD) shall be handled and processed for disposal in accordance with those rules, regulations, laws, and/or OEBGD. The Contractor is responsible for all such materials that are residual from Contractor-furnished supplies and materials, which were brought to the job site by the Contractor as well as any such materials identified in this document or the drawings.

3.3. In the event the Contractor brings any hazardous material on to the project site, the Contractor shall notify the DPW of the approximate quantities of the material to be used on the project and will supply a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of those materials in English.

3.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for the covering of open bodied vehicles transporting any material likely to create air pollution or become debris while on base.

3.5. All mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, trash, or spills caused by the contractor (including Sub-

Contractors and suppliers) on a street or parking lot, used as access to the work site or staging area, shall be cleaned off the same day or as soon as practicable or requested by the DPW.

3.6. The Contractor shall immediately report to the DPW to discuss any issues or incidents which may indicate potential imminent risk to USG personnel or the environment. Following the notification, the Contractor shall be available to the DPW for instructions regarding remediation of the release. Contractor should be aware of “you spill, you dig” policies, which means if you are the cause of the spill then you are responsible for cleanup, related to working on the project site and be prepared to respond to a release caused by the Contractor’s personnel. To report a release or spill, contact the USG escort immediately.

4. Workplace Safety. The Contractor is responsible for the safety of their workers and the safety of all personnel in the vicinity of the project location. The Contractor shall ensure that vehicles are operated safely and professionally at all times. Spotters are required when backing up vehicles. The USG reserves the right to halt work if unsafe workplace practices are discovered. Work shall remain halted until the safety issue is resolved to the USG’s satisfaction.

4.1. Smoking is prohibited inside buildings and within 15 meters (50 feet) of flammable and combustible liquids. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.

4.2. The prevention of fire is imperative during construction projects. The Contractor is responsible for enforcing fire safety in his work area. The Contractor shall have serviceable fire extinguishers readily available at all times near flammable materials or equipment.

Extinguishers shall be supplied by the Contractor. The Contractor shall report all fires to the USG escort. Upon discovery of a fire, yell “Fire, Fire, Fire”, notify the USG escort and evacuate the area.

4.3. If any item is discovered that may be unexploded ordinance, immediately alert the USG escort.

The USG escort will contact appropriate agencies.

5. Contractor Furnished Items and Services. The Contractor shall furnish everything needed to perform all work under this statement of work and associated drawings, unless otherwise specified. All materials provided by the Contractor shall be new and match or exceed industry standard for projects of similar size and complexity. The Contractor’s equipment shall be in good repair and operate safely and efficiently. The USG reserves the right to inspect the Contractor’s equipment and/or tools. At no additional cost to the USG, the Contractor shall remove unsafe items from the job site. The Contractor shall provide any and all individual safety equipment necessary to comply with all local USG safety requirements.

6. The material specifications included in this Statement of Work include numerous references to U.S.

testing standards from organizations such as the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

If the Contractor proposes the use of a non-U.S. standard (e.g., British or European standard), a copy of the standard must be provided to the USG in English as a submittal for approval. Additionally, the submittal shall include a narrative comparing the key requirements (between the U.S. and the proposed standard) and justifying why any differences are acceptable.

7. Prohibited Material. The Contractor shall not use any products that contain mercury, lead, hexavalent chromium, toluene, asbestos, chlorinated solvents, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), hydrolysable chlorine derivatives, nor any ethylene-based glycol ethers and their acetates. When tested, the lead content shall not exceed 0.06% by weight of the dry film and the test for chromium content shall be negative. All refrigerants and other materials must comply with the provisions of the 1987 Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment.

8. Security Requirements.

8.1. The Contractor shall follow existing security procedures and instructions applicable to US installations in Israel. The Contractor is required to provide any and all materials as required by security personnel. The Contractor is responsible for providing required documents in a timely manner to maintain the submitted work schedule. Delays caused by documents not being submitted early enough are the responsibility of the Contractor.

8.2. The Contractor will need to submit their CV, identification of the business owner, identification of all employees that will be accessing the project site throughout the contract, and all vehicle registration documents for vehicles that will be used with pictures of the vehicle. This information will be compiled and sent at one time to the DPW or designated representative no later than 20 days after ACSA agreement award. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide additional personnel information on Foreign National (FN) and/or Local National (LN) personnel as requested by the DPW.

8.3. Contractor and all associated Subcontractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation security office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification as directed by installation policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the USG may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

8.4. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the USG representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

8.5. The contractor shall adhere strictly to existing security procedures and instructions applicable to accessing the project location. Contractor personnel attempting to access the project location shall hold a current, valid identification (ID) and/or Driver’s License and shall be in possession of all necessary material delivery documentation including, but not limited to:

material description, quantity, and source. The USG shall not be liable for delays resulting from pass coordination/approval. Contractor shall allot time into its schedule for obtaining base access.

9. Emergency Situations. Installation access may be restricted at any time. Restricted access is reserved for emergency actions, exercises, or increased installation security.

10. Contractor Responsibility.

10.1. The Contractor is responsible for the wellbeing of their workers. The USG will not be responsible for supplying food or water to workers. The Contractor should bring enough food and water for their workers to last the entire workday.

10.2. The Contractor shall provide an on-site manager that can make decisions for the Contractor and who is responsible for the performance of the work. The on-site manager shall be designated in writing when the ACSA agreement is awarded and must always be present during work hours. The on-site manager shall read, write, and speak fluent English.

Additionally, the on-site manager shall have sufficient technical knowledge with regard to the requirements prescribed in this Statement of Work. The identified USG representative shall have the right to request a replacement of any individual not deemed acceptable to the USG at any time.

10.2.1. If more than one supervisor/foreman is required for various phases, or if the supervisor/foreman is to be replaced, the Contractor shall provide the necessary documentation for each supervisor/foreman upon request of the DPW. An approved supervisor and/or foreman will be on site at all times to oversee and supervise all aspects of construction.

10.3. All design and engineering work required to complete the scope of work outlined in the ACSA agreement shall be performed under the supervision and review of a degreed and licensed engineer. This requirement applies to all structural, mechanical, civil, water and electrical calculations and drawings. All calculations and drawings shall be signed by the design engineers. Qualifications and experience of the design engineer shall be submitted to the DPW no later than five days afterward of the ACSA agreement or upon request of the DPW.

10.4. All materials and articles requiring approval shall be submitted by the Contractor using the AF

Form 3000. The Contractor shall provide the USG submittals/samples outlined in Part V at a minimum. Any material supplied without or before USG approval is subject to rejection, at no cost to the USG. The Contractor shall submit material samples and related calculations to the DPW for approval a minimum of five (5) calendar days prior to procurement and placement of that particular material. Upon review by the USG, the submittal along with any comments will be returned to the Contractor within five (5) calendar days. If required, the Contractor shall modify the submittal per USG’s comments and resubmit within five (5) calendar days.

Upon final approval, the Contractor shall commence with the delivery and/or service accordingly.

10.5. Pre-Construction Meeting. The Contractor shall be required to meet with the DPW, DPW representative, and other USG personnel as required prior to the commencement of any work in order to coordinate the project construction. Topics of discussion will include: Hours of work; lay-down and storage areas; work area limits; safety compliance; emergency and routine evacuation of the work area; and any other topics deemed necessary by the DPW or the DPW representative.

10.6. Site Measurements. The Contractor shall conduct a physical survey of the actual site performed by a professional land surveyor to verify locations of existing objects, structures, and buildings, as well as existing utilities, to include but not limited to power cables, communication cables, sewer and water lines prior to the start of construction. Utilities that are shown in any attachments or plans are approximate locations; the Contractor shall identify all conflict locations in the field prior to construction. The Contractor shall submit a list of items that will need to be moved by the USG as required to accommodate the construction work to the DPW in writing for coordination and approval.

10.6.1. All site measurements and physical survey shall take place by Contractor after the award of the ACSA agreement but prior to the start of construction.

10.6.2. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to identify and develop a complete list of all conflict locations. Project delays due to the Contractor’s failure to identify a conflict will not be grounds for additional time and/or equitable adjustment.

10.7. The Contractor shall not start work or incur any cost on this ACSA agreement until a notice to proceed (NTP) is issued by the DPW.

10.8. Standard Material & Workmanship. All materials and supply accessories (post braces, truss rods, and miscellaneous accessories) shall be new and standard products regularly used for commercial construction and of similar size, style and complexity in Israel. Workmanship shall be comparable to commercial construction performed in Israel and comply with standards contained in this SOW. Any welding shall be performed by a properly trained and certified welder; certification must be provided by the follow organizations or equivalent:

American Welding Society, International Institute of Welding, European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting, The Welding Institute; if an equivalent institution is provided the US Engineer will determine the suitability of the welder’s certification credentials and will have final approval. The USG shall review materials and inspect work for compliance with these standards. Work not in accordance with the SOW or approved submittals will be rejected at the discretion of either the DPW or DPW representative.

10.9. All materials used shall be new, free of defects, and in good condition. All materials shall conform to the specifications unless otherwise approved by the DPW. The Contractor shall remove defective materials from the site at no additional cost to the USG. The facilities provided by the Contractor shall be of reasonable quality and durability as determined by the USG, suitable for constant use, with minimal maintenance for 10 years.

11. Final Inspection: To be performed by the Contractor in the presence of the Department of Public

Works or designated representative. The Contractor shall provide the Department of Public Works a consolidated inventory of all installed equipment, operations manuals at the final inspection.

11.1. Parts, Service and Operation & Maintenance Manuals: Standard Parts, Service and Operation

& maintenance manuals shall be submitted to the Directorate of Public Works in English for both hard copy and electronic PDF format to include the following:

11.1.1. Manufacturer’s technical catalogues, dimensional drawings and wiring diagrams for each and every type of equipment installed.

11.1.2. Operating instructions for various equipment and systems included in the installation work.

11.1.3. Parts, Service and Maintenance manuals for all equipment and systems included in the installation work, which require regular and specialized maintenance. These manuals shall include as a minimum, all scheduled service required, and a suggested inventory of parts required for the maintenance of the units for a period of 5 years.

11.2. Furnishings and Equipment List: Contractor shall provide a complete list of furnishings and equipment purchased for construction of the project. List shall be numbered and include, name, make, model, dimensions, manufacturer, quantity, item cost and total cost for the item in USD. List shall be subtotaled for equipment and sub-totaled for furnishings with a total cost for both at the bottom of the list. List shall be provided to the Department of Public Works as one electronic English PDF copy prior to the final inspection. The contractor shall be prepared to provide up to three (3) hard copies for government agencies and end users.

11.3. As-Built Drawings: Contractor shall provide two (2) electronic copies of as-built drawings to the DPW seven (7) days prior to construction completion. Once electronic copy will be in DWG format, the other will be in PDF format. Contractors shall provide up to three (3) hard copies of as-builts during the final inspection.

END OF SECTION

PART II – General Project Requirements

1. Requirements Summary:

1.1. Construct 10 fully operational Indirect Fire (IDF) Bunkers in Israel as specified in Part V.

Work shall include the below, but is not limited to, procurement and installation of concrete C-channels, procurement and installation of Alaska barriers, and procurement and installation of sandbags and sniper screen in accordance with PART VI and includes all site preparation necessary for construction. See PART VI for detailed proposed designs.

2. Site Preparation

2.1. General:

2.1.1. The Contractor shall ensure that all approved materials, approved hardware and approved equipment in sufficient quantities and capacities are on site for proper installation prior to beginning of any phase of the construction. The contractor shall be responsible for identifying and coordinating with DPW or designated representative for the relocation of stored materials that could interfere with the proposed construction.

2.2. Construct 10 x 3-channel Indirect Fire (IDF) Bunkers: Construction includes material storage preparations, office preparations, and work related to waste disposal, procurement, and assembly. Furthermore, material procurement will be a critical aspect of the project, necessitating the sourcing and acquisition of high-quality materials, equipment, and components essential for construction. Following the procurement of all required material the contractor will be fully responsible for the assembly of all parts, materials, tools, labor, expertise, and the commissioning of the system according to SOW PARTS III-V.

2.3. Demolition: The contractor shall demolish and/or remove existing barriers, preexisting structures, and all other visible and non-visible barriers, as required, in order to start the project construction, with the approval of the USG engineer.

PART III – Engineering Requirements

1. The specifications included in this SOW include numerous references to U.S. testing standards from organizations such as the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). If the Contractor proposes the use of a non-U.S. standard (e.g., British or European standard), the request must be submitted and approved by the USG prior to use.

2. Review conferences shall be held on base or via email for each design for submittal. The Contractor shall bring the personnel that developed the design submittal to the review conference. The conferences shall take place the week after the design review is complete. The purpose of the design review conference is to allow the Contractor an opportunity to ensure the design direction is in accordance with the USG’s overall intent. The design responsibility remains the responsibility of the Contractor. The outcomes from the design review conferences shall be completed on the basis of the overall future design effort. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that submittals comply with the ACSA agreement documents. USG review, clearance for construction, or approval by the DPW shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of any errors or omissions in such drawings, nor from responsibility of complying with the requirements of this contract. USG review, clearance for construction, or approval shall not be construed as a complete check but shall indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are all satisfactory. The Contractor shall provide 60%, 90% and 100% design drawings. Final drawings shall include design of all architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and Life, Health, Safety protection elements. Special attention must be provided to the fire protection design, and a licensed Fire Protection Engineer shall approve documents before they are submitted to the USG. The Contractor shall work with the USG to address or correct any comments. Three opportunities for design review shall be conducted prior to construction; this set during the following In Progress Reviews (IPRs).

3. Material Shipping, Handling, and Storage

3.1. Package and deliver components, sheets, metal panels, and other manufactured items so as not to be damaged or deformed and protected during transportation and handling.

3.2. Stack and store metal materials horizontally on platforms or pallets, covered with suitable weather-tight and ventilated covering to ensure dryness, with positive slope for drainage of water. Store in a manner to prevent bending, warping, twisting, and surface damage. Do not store metal wall materials in contact with other materials that might cause staining, denting, or other surface damage. Retain strippable protective covering on metal materials for entire period up to installation.

3.3. Proceed with installation preparation only when existing and forecasted weather conditions permit Work to proceed without water entering into the existing panel system or building.

PART IV – Electrical, Mechanical, Fire

1. No Electrical, Mechanical, or Fire requirements exist for this project.

PART V – Structural Works

1. General requirements:

1.1. Construct 10 bunkers in Israel locations to be directed by a DPW representative.

1.2. All bunkers will adhere to the following technical standards:

1.2.1. Each Bunker shall consist of 3 sections of Concrete Channeling.

1.2.2. The concrete channels will be installed such that no gaps exist between them.

1.2.3. Alaska barriers will be installed 1 meter from the entrance of the bunker.

1.2.4. Place 3 layers of sandbags, for a minimum of 18 inches or 45.75 centimeters of sandbags, on the roof of bunkers. The sides of the bunkers shall have at minimum of 1.2 m of sandbags.

1.2.5. Alaska barriers shall be installed at each entrance/exit. Ensure the Alaska barriers are placed on level ground with metal brackets at the base to secure sniper screen after sandbags are placed. Sandbags shall be at least 1m on 3 sides and at a height of 2m.

1.2.6. Place the bunkers in the specified, leveled positions with the base of the Alaska barriers placed 4’6” (137cm) from the C-channel.

1.2.7. Bunker Doors shall be installed IAW the plans/specifications provided in this SOW.

Bunker doors shall be filled with concrete or sand after complete installation. Contractor shall provide all hardware necessary to complete installation of bunker doors to bunker IAW attachment C of this SOW.

1.2.8. Installation of doors and fitting will occur No Earlier Than the 28-day cure time necessary for proper concrete strength and include washers at both sides of bolt contact to ensure distribution of load and reduce blow out. Bolts will be tightened to proper torque IAW design requirements.

1.2.9. Adhere to all other specifications detailed in parts B and C of this SOW.

1.3. Contractor shall provide results of flexural and compressive strength test from manufacturer prior to bunker placement.

PART VI –Design

Figure 1: Bunker Layout - Profile Detail

Figure 2: Bunker Layout – Cross-Sectional Detail

Figure 3: C- Channel Detail

FRONT VIEW

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

3D Notes:

1) Concrete Grade:- 3500 PSI (C24/30 MPa) Min.

2) Reinforcement Grade:- 60KSI (420 MPa)

3) Concrete Cover:- 5cm Min.

4) Lifting Handles: 3/8" (9.53mm) PC Strands, Grade 270 KSI (1860 MPa)

Figure 4: Alaska Barrier Detail

Plan View Sandbags

Figure 5: Bulkhead Door Front Dimensions