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U. S. SPACE FORCE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

25 February 2025

OPR and Prepared by:

Darla J. Koski Installation Pest Management Coordinator 30 Civil Engineer Squadron, Operations Flight 1172 Iceland Ave, Bldg 11439 Vandenberg Space Force Base, California Commercial: 805-606-1927 Darla.Koski@spaceforce.mil mailto:Darla.Koski@spaceforce.mil

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Description Page 1 Description Of Services 1 2 Service Summary 3 3 Government Provided Services 3 4 General Information 3 5 Hours of Operation and Federal Holidays 7 6 Health and Safety 7 7 Laws and Regulations 8 8 Pesticides, Mixing and Storage, & Pesticide Reporting 8 9 Licensing, Certification & Insurance Requirements 9 10 Quality Control 9 11 Quality Assurance 9 12 Government Remedies 9 13 Spill or Release and Cleanup Requirements 9 14 Security Requirements 10 15 Vehicles 11 16 Contractor Cost Proposals and Invoice Payments 11 17 Publications 11 18 Deliverables 12 19 Definitions 12 20 Recurring Work - Facilities and Schedule 14 DIVISION 01 Section 01 57 20, Environmental Protection Atch 1

APPENDICES

Air Switch Station Guide Non-Standard Pesticide Request How to Calculate and Report PAI for Pesticide Applications

BACKGROUND. Vandenberg Space Force Base is one of the largest Air Force installations in the United States encompassing 99,579 acres in Santa Barbara County on the central coast of California and is headquarters for the 30th Space Launch Delta, the USSF’s Space Command unit that operates the Western Test Range/Pacific Missile Range (Western Range). It operates as an aerospace center supporting West Coast launches for the USSF, DoD, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and commercial contractors. The three primary operational missions are to launch, place, and track satellites in near-polar orbit; to test and evaluate intercontinental ballistic missile systems; and, to support aircraft operations in the western range (which begins at the coastal boundaries of VSFB and extends westward from the California coast to Hawaii and the western Pacific)

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

1.1. The contractor shall provide all management, licenses, laboratory testing, tools, supplies, equipment, materials, transportation, and labor to develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan that focuses on long-term prevention and control methods at VSFB, California to include on base and associated remote sites as required. This contracts scope of work does not include Military Family Housing or the Commissary.

1.2. Contractor shall provide a complete inspection of the site to identify pest problems, and when the work effort is approved by the government Installation Pest Management Coordinator/contracting officer representative, the contractor shall implement pest control measures to eliminate the pest issue. Contractor shall provide IPM recommendations for structural and procedural changes to prevent pests to the facility manager. It shall be the facility manager’s responsibility to submit a NexGen request for exclusion or facility repair to prevent pest problems. Facility exclusion or repair work is not part of this contract.

1.3. Exterior and Interior pests may include but are not limited to:

animal carcass removal animal trapping ants bats bat guano bedbugs bees and beehives to include cleanup and sanitation beetles birds bird droppings may include cleanup and decontamination bird nest removal and decontamination/cleanup which may require power washing burrowing rodents centipedes cockroaches crickets fleas flies gnats hornets invasive species eradication and control millipedes mosquitoes (egg, larva, pupa, and adult) rodents scorpions snake removal spiders

Termites (does not include structural repair or removal and replacement of infested structural timber) ticks wasps weed and grass herbicide to include roads, parking lots, and the airfield runway

1.3.1. Bird nest shall not be disrupted when there are eggs, and the nest is occupied and active. If any nest is to be removed during nesting bird season (15 February – 31 August) coordinate with Natural Resources/CEIEA to confirm the nest is inactive. Natural Resources phone number is 805-606-5299.

Coordination will be made by the IPMC/COR.

1.4. Vector surveys. Response may require the contractor to monitor the effectiveness of control operations by conducting surveys. Surveys may require specialized traps, knowledge of using those traps, and the ability to handle and identify collected insects. Surveys may be conducted over an extended period of time to ensure effective control and reduction of the health risk posed by pest.

Vector surveys may be required for pest control to identify and assess the presence of disease-carrying vectors. The surveys help in integrated pest management, which focuses on managing the environment to reduce pest populations.

1.5. Pest control may be required in childcare and youth centers, food service facilities, and the dormitories and/or lodging.

1.6. The Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is responsible for coordination with each appropriate Space Force agency, as required. IPMC and the COR can be reached at 805-606-1927, and these personnel are assigned to the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, Service Contracts (30 CES/CEOES).

1.7. All actions must comply with Federal, state and local laws including, but not limited to, applicable parts of 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910

• 29 CFR 1925, Labor, Safety and Health Standards for Federal Service Contracts

• 40 CFR 150-189, Protection of Environment, Pesticide Program

• 49 CFR 171, Transportation, General Information, Regulations, and Definitions

• Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948

• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

• California Regional Water Quality Control Board permits

• HQ AFSPC Policy P01014, dated 24 May 2001 (NPDES permit for Pesticides)

• DoD Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program

• AFMAN 32-1053, Integrated Pest Management Program

• Executive Order 13112 - National Invasive Species Council

• Integrated Installation Pest Management Plan

• Endangered Species Act

• Migratory Bird Treaty Act

• Clean Air Act

• Toxic Substances Control Act

• other DoD directives and instructions, and implementing components directive, instructions, and regulations

1.8. For the definition of Pest and Pesticide, see Section 19.

2. SERVICE SUMMARY.

Performance Objective PWS Para. Performance Threshold Responding to and providing remedy to service requests within the required time frame.

4.5.1 and 4.6 80% of the time.

Customer Complaints

Scheduling pest control jobs. 4.5.1, 4.7, 14.4.1 80% of the time. Customer complaints

All pesticides are mixed and stored off-base. All pesticides are disposed of properly at an approved off-base disposal area.

8.4 100% of the time. Zero violations.

Only Department of Defense and California Approved pesticides are used.

8.1 and 4.4 100% of the time. Zero violations.

Accurate monthly pest reporting submitted by the 5th day of the month for the prior months application.

8.3 Submitted on time 80% of the

time.

IPMC/COR

3. GOVERNMENT PROVIDED SERVICES: Utilities (water and electric).

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Quantity of Work. The number of on-call (as requested) work tasks or service calls will vary from month to month. This contract also has recurring services which can occur monthly, quarterly, or bi-annually, or annually.

4.2. Off-Site Location. Pest control contractor is required to provide pest control services at an off-site location at Pillar Point Air Force Station (PPAFS) which is 280 miles north of VSFB. Rodent control services are required at PPAFS on a recurring basis. The PPAFS facilities track polar-orbiting tracking units for the Western Range. Recurring rodent control services ensure that the DoD mission and/or military operations; high-value structures and property are not impacted by pests.

4.3. Work Standards. The contractor shall comply with industry standards, laws, regulations and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Pest control technicians shall wear the appropriate PPE and all equipment must be in good condition and safe to use at all times.

4.4. Required Approval for Pesticide Products at Contract Award. The contractor will provide the IPMC with pesticide labels and SDSs for all proposed products at contract award. IPMC will validate that pesticides are authorized for use on the VSFB and the state of California. Any request during the contract period to use non-standard pesticides (pesticides that are not included on the DoD approved pesticide list) will be submitted for consideration and approval Prior to use.

4.5. Work Tasks: The work is requested by facility managers and the work task is generated by the NexGen program. On-Call Work Tasks (WT) (also referred to as service requests) are issued to the pest control contractor by the IPMC/COR. Each work task that is received is processed and sent to the contractor via e-mail. The WT will include a Control Number for the service, the name of the requester, contact phone number, the date of request, and include a summary of the work to be performed.

4.5.1. Email response by the contractor is required within 2 hours to acknowledge that the work task has been received. Action is required by the contractor and a site survey will be conducted within 2 business days for routine work and within 2 hours for emergency. Coordination and scheduling with the requester shall be the contractor’s responsibility.

4.5.2. The contractor will provide a cost proposal after an on-site survey within one day of the site visit.

Cost proposal will be submitted to the IPMC/COR by email. Pest control work shall only be accomplished when Approved by the IPMC/COR. And approval email will be sent back to the contractor.

4.6. Emergency Services. In the event of a pest emergency, the IPMC may issue a verbal tasking to the contractor. The contractor shall respond within 2 hours for emergencies that occur during normal hours of operation, and within three hours when outside normal business hours, holidays, and weekends. "Response" shall be the deployment of personnel qualified to treat and resolve the pest emergency. Emergencies may consist of, but are not limited to, bees or wasps, a hazardous vector, and/or any other pest issues that are considered a threat to health and safety, or mission impact.

4.7. Electrical Substations. Pest control at the electrical substations is for rodents, general pest control, and herbicide weed control. These substations may require specialized personal protective equipment (PPE), and require pre-scheduling and coordination for power outages. Specialized PPE is provided by CES personnel for use while working at the substations. Coordination with the appropriate point of contact is required before working at any substation. Electrical Shop phone 805-606-3559.

4.7.1. Rodents. Install and maintain bait stations with DoD approved bait at perimeter CES electrical substations; and, provide trapping on the interior for the control of rodents. Service will be provided on a quarterly basis. Service does not include exclusion or rodent clean-up/decontamination efforts.

4.7.2. General Pest Control. Provide general pest control to include interior/exterior for general pests such as earwigs, ants, spiders, and scorpions, etc. Knock down spider webs. Service will be provided on a quarterly basis. Service does not include exclusion or decontamination.

4.8. Airfield Herbicide. Apply pre- and post-emergent herbicide at the airfield. Treatment will be conducted with the use of truck mounted power sprayers and/or backpacks. Service annually or as otherwise directed. Coordination with the appropriate point of contract is required before working at the airfield. Airfield Management phone number 805-606-6941.

4.8.1. Airfield Access. The airfield runway is the second largest in the Department of Defense. Airfield driver training is required before airfield access will be granted. Personnel must be on an Entry

Authorization List that is authenticated by Security Forces, and an AF Form 1199, Restricted Area Badge, or equivalent item indicating access to the controlled Areas. The airfield requires herbicide treatment to meet Bird/wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Management Program requirements.

4.9. Burrowing Rodent Control (ground squirrels, gophers, moles, mice, rats, etc.):

4.9.1 Grounds will be surveyed, treated, and all mounds, holes, or burrows will be filled and flattened within the treated area. Rodent carcass removal from the treated area(s) is required and it will be the contractor's responsibility to dispose of properly.

4.9.2 Burrowing rodent control with rodenticides near facilities will require one initial treatment with two follow-ups.

4.9.3 For larger areas away from facilities, the contractor shall use a Pressurized Exhaust Rodent Controller (PERC) system as a method for controlling burrowing rodents that uses exhaust to control the rodents. The PERC equipment must be manufactured by a company registered with the EPA.

Contractor must wear appropriate PPE when using a PERC system. The PERC system shall never be used inside any building or near a structure that is either occupied or unoccupied. Operators shall be properly trained in the safe and effective use of the PERC device and follow the manufacturers recommendations for the equipment. All state and county requirements must be met for use of the PERC system. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation mandates the required distance away from facilities for specific types of burrowing rodents and the contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations specific to this type of work. PERC should be All-terrain vehicle (ATV) mounted in order to access areas that are not near a road.

4.9.4. Landfill, Burrowing Rodent Control. Knock down mounds in the areas identified in the map provided by the government. Bait and/or gas pocket gophers at approximately 25 acres, Quarterly.

Perform (2) follow-up visits. Burrowing rodent control at the landfill is required to meet regulatory requirements. Landfill maps will be provided to the contractor before each service. Areas treated will vary based on the landfill manager’s suggestions of the areas to be serviced by the pest control contractor. Coordination with the appropriate point of contract is required before working at the landfill. Coordination with 30 CES/CEIEC, Solid Waste Compliance program manager at 805-606-

4.10. Facility Rodent Control: The contractor will provide facility inspection, provide an initial treatment and two follow-up services. Facility may require clean-up and decontamination efforts for infestation. A second round of treatment (initial and two follow-ups) may be approved when deemed necessary for control. Coordination with the facility manager is required in advance before working at any facility.

4.11. Dead Animals. When a dead animal is inside a facility, all wall cut-outs that are required must be coordinated with the IPMC/COR before work occurs. Most cut-outs must be accomplished by the CES Structures Shop personnel. Any drywall repair work will be accomplished by the CES Shops.

Dead animal carcasses shall be disposed of properly. Coordination with the CES shops will be made by the IPMC/COR.

4.12. Trapping. Animal trapping is required when wildlife enters a government facility or causes mission interruption at its location. Animals must be trapped and released in accordance with state and local laws. All trapping will need to be reported on the monthly pest report.

4.13. Bees. Most bee rescue work is accomplished by a local beekeeper. In times of mission impact or personnel health and safety the bees may need to be exterminated.

4.14. Food-handling Facilities, Child Development Center, and Youth Center. When a service call is requested at one of these facilities, the contractor shall brief the facility managers on appropriate IPM methods to prevent and reduce pest infestations. The IPMC shall coordinate these requests with Public Health (805) 606-0648, prior to any pesticide application. Child Development Center, and Youth Center pest control requires after-hours service while children are not present.

4.15. Flying insect control. Control of mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects may be required at any time, or after a disease outbreak, or increased risk of disease transmission. Control may also be needed following a disaster. Large area adult mosquito or fly control may require the use of hand-held or vehicle-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) foggers which are sprayers that emit small droplets of pesticide which come into contact with flying insects to kill them. ULV equipment requires proper calibration and measurement of the droplet size to be effective. Other operations may include residual application of pesticides in buildings, vegetation, or other unforeseen hazardous situations. Contractors must have the proper equipment in their inventory or have ready access to them. Contractor must have prior experience and the training to effectively and safely use ULV foggers.

4.16. Avoidance of Monarch Overwintering Sites. During the monarch butterfly overwintering season (15 September to 15 March), prior to the application of pesticides to outdoor vegetation, or any aerial spraying of pesticides (using a ULV or otherwise), contact Natural Resources/CEIEA to determine if pesticide application will occur within 500 feet of a monarch overwintering site. If application is required within 500 feet of a monarch overwintering site, coordinate with Natural Resources/CEIEA at 805-606-4198 to avoid/minimize monarch exposure to pesticides.

Coordination will be made by the IPMC/COR.

4.17. Bedbugs. Full cooperation with Public Health is required. Provide detailed inspection and treatment for the elimination of all bedbugs. Provide education and recommendations to facility managers on preventing bedbugs.

4.18. Contract Manager. The contractor shall appoint a member of their team who, irrespective of other responsibilities, shall have defined responsibility and authority to make relevant program decisions, and be able to communicate clearly and effectively with the IPMC/COR. The name of this person, and his/her alternate(s) who shall act on behalf of the contractor shall be designated in writing to the IPMC/COR no later than start date of contract, and within 3 business days of changes in personnel.

4.19. Appointments: The contractor shall coordinate with and schedule an appointment within an appropriate timeframe with the facility manager/requester for all inspections and treatments.

4.20. Missed Appointments. When the contractor cannot make a scheduled appointment, the contractor shall contact the facility manager in advance and reschedule.

4.21. Customer Complaints. The IPMC/COR will document, communicate, investigate, and resolve all nonconformities affecting contractor performance. If the complaint is valid, the contractor may be requested to reperform the service. When justified a corrective action request may be submitted to the contracting officer and issued to the contractor.

4.21.1. Reperformance of Services. Work that is considered nonconforming shall require reperformance. This will be requested by IPMC/COR in writing and shall be completed by the contractor within 36 hours of notification. Reperformance shall be completed at no cost to the government.

4.22. Meetings. Pest control contractor may be required to brief/educate stakeholders at Vandenberg Space Force Base on pest issues of a public health concern or other pest issues.

5. HOURS OF OPERATION AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

5.1. Normal Hours of Operation. The Government’s program office, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, Service Contracts, hours are Monday through Friday, 0700 – 1700, and closed on Federal Holidays.

5.2. Federal Holidays. VSFB observes the following federal holidays.

• New Year’s Day, January 1

• Martin Luther King’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in January

• Washington’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in February

• Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

• Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19th

• Independence Day, July 4th

• Labor Day, First Monday in September

• Columbus Day, Second Monday in October

• Veterans Day, November 11th

• Thanksgiving Day, Fourth Thursday in November

• Christmas Day, December 25th

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY.

6.1. The IPMC/COR shall notify Military Public Health prior to any pesticide application in any food-handling facility, Child Development or Youth Center. Public Health Office 805-606-0648..

6.2. All fumigations shall be coordinated with Military Public Health 805-606-0648; Fire Department 805-606-4680; Security Forces Squadron 805-606-3911; and Base Safety (Occupational) 805-606-8806 – Coordination must occur at least 72 hours in advance. This coordination will be accomplished by the IPMC/COR.

6.3. Electric or battery powered equipment shall be used indoors whenever possible. Internal combustion engines shall not be operated inside buildings unless an exhaust system or other ventilation approved by the base Bioenvironmental Engineer is installed and used.

Bioenvironmental 805-605-5493. This coordination will be accomplished by the IPMC/COR.

6.4. Occupied Spaces. Liquid or aerosol pesticides shall not be applied in occupied spaces when people are present. Dust pesticide formulations shall not be applied in occupied spaces if the dust can be carried by air currents to people. Gel baits, cockroach, rodent traps, and ant bait stations, or other pesticide formulations that do not volatize or drift in air currents may be applied in occupied spaces. Rodent bait stations should not be used inside structures.

7. LAWS AND REGULATIONS

7.1. The contractor shall ensure all pest management operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory requirements, DoD directives, and Air Force requirements in coordination with 30 CES/CEI, Installation Management Flight, and the IPMC/COR.

7.2. The contractor shall comply with all applicable parts of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Part 1910; Title 29, CFR, Safety and Health Standards for Federal Service Contracts, Part 1925; Title 40, CFR Parts 150-189, and Title 49, CFR, Hazardous Materials Regulations, Part 171, while performing work on an Air Force installation, to ensure safe working conditions for contract personnel and a safe environment for the occupants of Air Force facilities.

7.3 Environmental Compliance and Fines. The contractor shall ensure all employees comply with applicable federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory requirements and directives. The government shall retain from amounts otherwise due the contractor an amount equal to any fines assessed against the government that are a result of the contractor’s failure to perform in accordance with the terms of this Performance Work Statement or if a regulatory agency issues a Notice of Violation (NOV).

8. PESTICIDES, MIXING AND STORAGE, & PESTICIDE REPORTING

8.1. Pesticide Selection. All pesticides applied on the installation and remote sites shall be on the current Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) Standard Pesticides List Available to DoD Components and Agencies listing also known as the ‘DoD Approved Pesticide List’. This document will be provided when requested by the contractor.

If the contractor desires to use a pesticide that is not on the DoD Approved Pesticide List, the contractor shall provide the IPMC/COR a Non-Standard request form with the pesticide label and SDS. (The form will be provided to the contractor upon request). This document shall include a comprehensive justification and the benefit gained by using the proposed product verses what is already available (i.e. less active ingredient). The IPMC will submit to the AFCEC Entomologist for consideration and possible approval of the proposed pesticide.

8.2. The contractor shall use methods that are most effective and do not contribute to non-point source pollution. Local policy prohibits any pesticide that may cause secondary poisoning to predators. Pesticides chosen shall have the lowest toxicity, least environmental impact, minimal exposure to non-target organisms and shall rapidly degrade in the environment.

8.3. The contractor shall report all pest control efforts which include all chemical AND non-chemical actions. Reports must be submitted monthly to the IPMC electronically by the 5th day of the month for the prior months service. If there is a delay in reporting, coordination should be made with the IPMC. Monthly reporting facilitates the compliance with Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for the collection and reporting of all pest management activities.

8.4. Pesticide Mixing and Storage. All pesticides shall be mixed and stored off base. All unused pesticides, empty pesticide containers, and residue shall be disposed of off base. In the event the contractor spills or releases any hazardous substance, the contractor shall immediately notify the government and take appropriate action. See Paragraph 13, Spill or Release and Cleanup Requirements.

9. LICENSING, CERTIFICATION & INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1. License and Certification. All contractor personnel who apply pesticides on VSFB shall possess a valid California pest control business license, pest control license or certification.

Pest control personnel shall have a valid California pest control license in the appropriate category for type of work being performed. The State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation Categories for this contract are:

• Residential, Industrial and Institutional (Category A);

• Landscape Maintenance (Category B);

• Right of Way (Category C);

• Aquatic (Category F);

• Health Related (Category K);

• And, Structural Pest Control Board license for General Pests and Termites.

• California Department of Fish & Wildlife Trapping License is required.

The contractor shall obtain any county, local, state, or federal permits required for any work to be done or materials to be used, under this contract. The contractor will prepare, maintain, and/or submit to the appropriate state, local, Air Force, or federal agency, any reports/records required by such agency. The contractor shall provide legible copies of all licenses and certificates to the IPMC within 3 business days after contract award and within 3 business days after receipt of replacement license.

9.2. Insurance. The contractor must demonstrate financial responsibility by providing proof of liability insurance that complies with Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations, Code section 6524, including chemical bodily injury and chemical property damage coverage. And meet any other state or county requirements for liability insurance.

10. QUALITY CONTROL The contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan to ensure systematic inspection of facilities and grounds for pests, a customer service call/emergency response system for pest removal, and a pest prevention education program for facility managers, food handling managers. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective/nonconforming services. Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the IPMC/COR at the beginning of the contract.

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the governments Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

12. GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. The contracting officer shall follow the requirements of FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items (November 2023), for contractor’s failure to correct nonconforming services.

13. SPILL OR RELEASE AND CLEANUP REQUIREMENTS. The contractor shall take immediate action to properly contain, clean up, and make notifications. The contractor shall comply with all environmental spill or release and cleanup regulations. If the contractor incurs a spill or release, they shall immediately notify the 30 CES/CEI, 805-606-1921 or 805-605-2015. If a spill cannot be managed, the IPMC/COR will contact the Command Post, 805-606-9961. Based upon the Reportable Quantity, 30 CES/CEI will determine if an environmental regulatory agency Incident Release Report needs to be prepared and submitted. (Note: If a regulatory agency incident release reporting action is required for the spill or release on VSFB, then 30 CES/CEI is responsible to notify the appropriate regulatory agency within the mandated reporting period).

14. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

14.1. Contractor employees shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation Commander. Contractor shall be aware that entry requirements are subject to change due to installation and world situations. To be granted base access all contractor employees are subject to a background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

14.2. Security access restrictions at the Santa Maria gate (Main Base entry point) require all contractor vehicles (which are the size of a standard commercial bread delivery truck or larger) to enter through the Lompoc Gate exclusively. This entry gate is located at the intersection of Santa Lucia Road and Pine Canyon Road. There is a vehicle check area, and the contractor will be required to pull-off and submit to a vehicle search prior to gaining entry to the base. The contractor should plan and allow for delays because of these mandatory security procedures.

14.3. At contract award, the contractor shall designate, in writing to the IPMC/COR, a Security Manager who shall be the contractor’s point of contact for all security matters. Within 5 working days of contract award, the contractor’s Security Manager shall contact the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Security Manager (located in Bldg 11442), phone 805-605-2059 for assistance in accomplishing contractor personnel security requirements.

14.3.1. All contractor personnel shall be thoroughly briefed by the CES Security Manager on established security requirements and procedures as stipulated in Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD 31-1, Physical Security Program).

14.3.2. The contractor shall brief all employees that they shall immediately leave any area upon notification by the CO, COR, constituted authority, or Security Forces personnel, when directed, as occasional operational requirements, real world activities, or emergencies dictate.

14.4. Contractor performance within Restricted/Controlled (R/C) areas shall require contractor compliance with various levels of security and established personnel security entry control procedures. Contractor employees working in R/C areas shall fluently speak, understand, read, and write English.

14.4.1. The facility manager (work task requester) shall be responsible for providing access, escorts, or temporary visitor access badges for contractor personnel while providing any type of pest control inspection/service. The contractor shall be responsible for scheduling access/escorts/badges by contacting the facility manager at the Entry Control Point of the restricted/controlled area.

14.4.2. At all times while in restricted/controlled areas, contractor employees shall be under direct surveillance of a person from that facility who is authorized to wear a Restricted Area Badge and perform escort duties. Visitor badges issued to contractor personnel shall be returned to the Entry Controller or escort each time the employee completes the duties and leaves the area.

14.4.3. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognized as contractor employees by wearing an identification tag that shall include the company’s name/logo and employee’s name. The contractor shall provide company identification tags at no additional cost to the Government. Upon completion of the contract, or an individual contractor employee’s employment, the contractor shall retrieve all identification media issued by 30th Security Forces Squadron and immediately surrender it to the Government.

15. VEHICLES

15.1. Vehicles used to transport pesticides shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher, a spill containment kit capable of containing any pesticide carried on the vehicle, an emergency eye wash station, at least two gallons of emergency wash water for personal decontamination, a first aid kit and air conditioning. All pesticides carried on vehicles shall be stored in a locked compartment separate from the cab of the vehicle. Vehicles, when left unattended, shall be properly locked and secured. All vehicles shall be maintained with a clean and orderly appearance, free from pesticide residues or grime buildup. Vehicles shall not be cleaned, washed, or rinsed on Government property.

15.2. Contractor vehicles shall have the company name/logo prominently displayed on each side panel of the vehicle while on the installation.

16. CONTRACTOR COST PROPOSALS AND INVOICE PAYMENTS

16.1 The contractor is required to provide a cost proposal for each work task after on-site survey.

The cost proposal shall be on the contractor’s letter head and emailed to the IPMC/COR in Adobe (.pdf) format. No work will be completed without IPMC/COR approval. The cost proposal will include:

• date of inspection

• facility number

• description of service

• level of infestation

• recommended control methods

• a detailed breakdown itemizing the contract line item (CLIN) and pricing that will be used for the service.

• a total cost.

16.2. All on-call service calls will be paid with the government credit card when under $2,500.

A government purchase card (GPC) approval document will be provided to the contractor’s administrative personnel when the work task is complete. The administrative personnel will provide a transaction payment receipt to the IPMC/COR via e-mail in Adobe (.pdf) format. Contractor will maintain a record of each work order and credit card transaction.

16.3. On-call work tasks over $2,500 will be issued by Task Order by the contracting specialist and paid by the government credit card after a Purchase Card Receiving Report is processed in WAWF, as it is required for payment processing.

16.4. All recurring pest control work tasks will be paid in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). When recurring work is coordination and scheduled by the contractor, the IPMC/COR will be notified.

When the work is complete and validated the invoice will be submitted into WAWF for payment.

Contractor will keep a current spreadsheet of all WAWF payments.

17. PUBLICATIONS. The Department of Defense regulations that apply to this PWS are Department of Defense Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program; and, Air Force Manual 32-1053, Integrated Pest Management Program. And the Vandenberg Space Force Base Installation Pest Management Plan.

18. DELIVERABLES.

Para 4.4 All Proposed pesticide labels and SDS to IPMC.

At contract award.

Para 4.15 Contract Manager appointment letter to

IPMC.

At contract award.

Para 8.3 Pest Report includes all chemical and non-chemical efforts to

IPMC/COR.

Monthly. Due by the 5th day of the month for the prior month’s pest control.

Para 9 Licensing, Certifications, and Insurance to

IPMC/COR.

At contract award.

Para 10 Quality Control Plan to

IPMC/COR.

At contract award.

Para 14.3. Security Manager appointment letter to

IPMC/COR.

At contract award.

19. DEFINITIONS.

AFCEC Entomologist. Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) entomologist is a DoD employee and pest management professional who provides technical and management guidance on using installation pest management operations to prevent and control pest and disease vectors. IPMCs point of contact for coordinating and approval of non-standard pesticides.

Contract Manager. The contract manager is an individual who possesses all the appropriate certification in the pest management field who can be delegated to communicate, and act on behalf of the contractor.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR). A Contracting Officer's Representative is a DoD employee who is designated in accordance with DFARS subsection 201.602-2 and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical monitoring or administration of a contract.

Facility Manager. A facility manager (FM) is a military or civilian who is responsible for the care and maintenance of a facility. FMs submit the work tasks requesting specific pest control work in their facility.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM). A scienced-based approach to pest control that uses both prevention and the reduction of pesticides that includes a planned program, incorporating continuous monitoring, education, record-keeping, and communication to prevent pests and disease vectors from causing unacceptable damage to operations, people, property, materiel, or the environment. IPM uses targeted, sustainable (effective, economical, environmentally sound) methods including education; habitat modification; biological, genetic, mechanical, and physical control; and, where necessary, the judicious use of least-hazardous pesticides.

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/201_6.htm#201.602-2

Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC). The IPMC is a DOD employee who is designated in writing by the Base Civil Engineer. This individual has a multitude of responsibilities and is the focal point for any pest control issue. The IPMC works directly with the COR(s) and functions as the liaison between the government and the AFCEC Entomologist.

Non-confirming Work. Any work that does not meet the standards of the requirement, the contract, the government, or the relevant authorities. It can result from poor quality, errors, omissions, deviations, or defects in execution of the work.

Overwintering. Overwintering means monarchs spend the winter at that location. During the winter (starting in September and lasting through March), groups of monarchs gather in clusters in certain groves of trees on VSFB. Those groves of trees are called overwintering sites. In some years, some sites on VSFB may have over 10,000 monarchs! Monarchs will fly up to ~500 feet from their cluster trees to look for nectar from flowers.

Monarchs are proposed for listing as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act, so we want to be sure monarchs aren’t being accidentally harmed by pesticides.

Pest. FIFRA section 2(t) the term “pest” includes “(1) any insect, rodent, nematode, fungus, weed, or (2) any other form of terrestrial or aquatic plant or animal life or virus, bacteria, or other microorganism" with certain exceptions (7 U.S.C. 136(t)).

Pesticide. Defined in FIFRA Section 2(u).

20. RECURRING WORK

CLIN DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE WITH FACILITY NUMBERS

X001 Provide Rodent Control at RGNext Facilities. Service Monthly.

1200, 21203, 21212, 21216; CT-1

21150; Weather Station 6419; Optics Lab

1639: HAIR

6710; RF Labs 872; Garage, TV Van 870; Warehouse 874; Warehouse

907; TPQ-18

644; Research Equipment Storage 475; TV Shop & Outside Plant

441; FMS

425; UPS

935; Trailer, CT-05

510, 511; CT-03

500, 501; ARSR/UPS

181; DOAMS

178; FP16

175; MOTR

75, 70, 64, 63, 73, 59; TRS

X002 Provide General Pest Control at RGNext Facilities. Service on a quarterly basis, four times per year.

21200, 21203, 21212, 21216; CT-1

21150; Weather Station 6419; Optics Lab

1639: HAIR

6710; RF Labs 872; Garage, TV Van 870; Warehouse 874; Warehouse

907; TPQ-18

644; Research Equipment Storage 475; TV Shop & Outside Plant

441; FMS

425; UPS

935; Trailer, CT-05

510, 511; CT-03

500, 501; ARSR/UPS

181; DOAMS

178; FP16

175; MOTR

75, 70, 64, 63, 73, 59; TRS

X003 Provide Rodent Control at RGNext Pillar Point. Service on a quarterly basis, four

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X004 Provide Rodent Control at CES Fire Stations. Service on a quarterly basis, four times per year.

490; Fire Station 44 799; Fire Station 45 860; Hot Shot Crew Quarters 1740 Station 41 1810 Fire station 43 7430; Logistics 10660; Fire Station 42 13730; FD Dispatch Center

X005 Provide General Pest Control at CES Fire Stations. Service on a quarterly basis, four times per year.

490; Fire Station 44 799; Fire Station 45 860; Hot Shot Crew Quarters 1740 Station 41

1810 Fire station 43 7430; Logistics 10660; Fire Station 42 13730; FD Dispatch Center

X006 Provide pre- and post-emergent herbicide treatment at United Paradyne facilities.

Service Semiannually.

974; HSF Oxidizer Operations 976; HSF Fuel Operations 871; Equipment Maintenance 875; Warehouse 878; Warehouse 1705; Base Fuels 8350; Machine Shop

X007 Provide Rodent Control at Electrical Substations. Service on a quarterly basis, four

21170; Substation A 7315; Substation B 1230; Substation C 1847; Substation D 23101; Substation E 12009; Substation F 676; Substation K 727; Substation M 527; Substation N 21166; Switching Station

X008 Provide General Pest Control at Electrical Substations. Service on a quarterly basis, 21170; Substation A 7315; Substation B 1230; Substation C 1847; Substation D 23101; Substation E 12009; Substation F 676; Substation K

727; Substation M

X009 Provide herbicide at Electrical Substations. Service semi-annually.

21170; Substation A 7315; Substation B 1230; Substation C 1847; Substation D 23101; Substation E 12009; Substation F 676; Substation K

X010 Provide Burrowing Rodent Control at Landfill. Service 25 acres on a quarterly basis, X011 Bldg 6447, Military Work Dog training facility. Safety issue for K9s. Service Monthly.

X012 Airfield, Herbicide, 112 Acres, Service Once Annually, or as requested.

X013 Provide Burrowing Rodent Control at Youth Ball Fields. Safety Issue. Service on a quarterly basis, four times per year.

X014 Provide Herbicide Treatment at Air Switch Stations, Qty 47 Air Switches (12kV), 22 acres. Service Semi-annually.

Reference: Air Switch Guide which shows locations.

Herbicide semi-annually to keep a minimum diameter of 10 feet around the platform cleared of all growth

X015 Provide Burrowing Rodent Control at Bldg 16170, Youth Center. Safety Issue.

Service 4 acres on a quarterly basis, four times per year.