Atch 1-SOW_LZ-DZ Clearing.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

LANDING ZONE (LZ)/DROP ZONE (DZ) MAINTENANCE

347TH OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON

13 March 2024

Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

1.0. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

1.1. The contractor shall provide all management, labor, equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to ensure requirements are performed, on private land in the counties of Columbia (FL), Atkinson, Echols, and Clinch (GA). For general locations, see Appendix A (pg. 7).

1.2. Damage to Property. Any damage caused by the Contractor or its employees to Government property (to include facilities, fences, equipment, plants, turf, and personal property of base tenants/employees) due to Contractor performance of PWS requirements shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Representative of any damage. Any damage by the Contractor to Government, tenant, or employee property shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

1.3. The Contractor shall coordinate availability of a sufficient quantity of equipment and vehicles to effectively fulfill the scope of this contract. Equipment failure or maintenance requirements shall not alleviate the Contractor from meeting the performance standards contained in this contract.

1.4. Miscellaneous Requirements.

1.4.1. Practice water conservation.

1.4.2. Turn off unnecessary lights.

1.4.3. Report fire hazards, unsafe conditions, and items in need of repair to the Government

Point of Contact (POC).

1.4.4. Turn in lost and found articles to the Government POC.

1.4.5. The Contractor shall perform the tasks described in this PWS in a manner which minimizes the amount of waste generated.

1.5. The Contractor shall notify the COR of any condition, including adverse weather or special requests from Government personnel, that may interrupt or delay performance of the requirements in this SOW. Once the condition is resolved the Contractor shall resume work as soon as practical. When this period exceeds 24 hours the Government POC, in coordination with the Contract Administrator/Contracting Officer (CO), must approve the delay.

1.6. Drop Zone and Helicopter Landing Zone Recurring Maintenance. Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZs) are defined as areas used primarily for Helicopter Landing and training. Drop Zones (DZ) are defined as areas primarily used for C-130 drop training of personnel and sandbags. These nine (9) areas are privately owned but under lease agreement with the 23d Wing. Precise locations and photos are included in the attachment to this document. The seven

(7) HLZ’s and two (2) DZ’s shall be maintained clear to specifications mechanically or by hand. R ecurring maintenance will be performed as needed per request of the 347 OSS/OSK, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the resulting contract for this requirement.

Maintenance on the nine (9) parcells shall consist of removing new saplings that may return after initial clearing. Mowing to return grass to a height of no more than six (6) inches, leveling of ground or filling of holes in areas as needed, and removal of any debris located on the HLZ’s/DZ’s larger than twelve (12) inches in length. If new holes or ruts are created while performing maintenance on the landing zones, they shall be filled and leveled. When maintenance of the landing zones is performed, the contractor shall coordinate with the PRIVATE LANDOWNERS.

• Langdale POC: Mr. Jim Barret Email: jbarrett@thelangdalecompany.com Phone Number: (229) 356-1993

• Westervelt POC: Mr. Will Ficklin

Email: WFicklen@westervelt.com Phone Number: (678) 603-9007

All work must be coordinated with the above mentioned POCs or their designated representatives so that they are aware of the contractor’s timeframe, work schedule, and may provide necessary accommodations to assist the contractor in fulfilling requirements.

Accommodations may consist of unlocking gates so that contractors will be able to access landing zones and providing exact locations of where debris is to be buried/burned.

2.0. CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPLIANCE.

2.1. Proof of insurance must be provided by the Contractor as stated in this contract and shall provide notification that such insurance shall be maintained in at least the amounts and types as stated in FAR 28.306 and during any modifications and or time extensions. Georgia Workers’ Compensation Insurance, or letter of reciprocal agreement with another state shall be maintained on this contract for and during the entire performance period and for any modifications and or extensions granted. All work will be completed and inspected prior to payment by the Government by the Contracting Officer, Contract Administrator, and the 347th Operations Support Squadron POC, Master Sergeant John C. Rosenberg or designated representative.

3.0. MOBILIZATION.

3.1. The Contractor shall provide a Mobilization Plan as part of the quotation package that outlines how long the LZ/DZ maintenance/clearing will take to complete and the plan to phase-in to accomplish all requirements referenced in this SOW. This plan shall also include the name of the Contractor’s Contract/Project Manager, who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Contract/Project Manager, or their alternate, shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating directly to the daily operation of this contract. The Contract/Project Manager must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English mailto:jbarrett@thelangdalecompany.com mailto:WFicklen@westervelt.com language.

4.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

4.1. All work shall be completed in accordance with all applicable OSHA safety standards, occupational health standards, EPA regulations, and acceptable industry standards.

4.2. Hours of Operation. Work may be completed at any time from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Monday-Friday, as long as work does not impede logging operations. Reference coordination required at section 1.6. with private landowners.

4.3. Federal Holidays. During the period of performance, the Contractor may choose to observe any or all of the 11 federal holidays listed below:

4.4. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately-owned vehicle while visiting Moody AFB.

4.5. Pass and Identification Items. The Contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and non-Government- owned vehicles. A background check may be required for Contractor employees.

4.6. Traffic Laws. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all federal, state, local and base traffic regulations. The use of cell phones without a true "hands-free" device, while operating any vehicle, low speed vehicle (golf cart, mower, tractor, etc.), or cycle is prohibited on all DoD installations. Violation shall result in denial/revocation of installation driving privileges.

4.7. Contractor Employees. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees. This shall be accomplished through the wear of a company badge, distinctive clothing, overcoats, rain gear, or hats, bearing the company name or logo. The coloring or design of the items selected should be such that it identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection.

4.7.1. The Contractor shall not employ persons identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational mission of the installation or its population.

4.7.2. Employment of Government Employees. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Defense (DoD), either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with Title 5, USC, Section 5536, DoD 5500-7-R (1993), as amended, and service directives.

4.7.3. Contractor personnel shall comply with all installation and facility safety and security regulations, as well as the health, safety, and security provisions of the contract. Contractor personnel shall report security or safety problems to the local police or CO as appropriate.

4.7.4. Should personnel vacancies occur that may impact contract performance, the Contractor shall replace personnel without interruption of services required by this contract.

4.8. Government Performance of Services During Labor Strikes

4.8.1. The services called for under this SOW are of critical importance to the Air Force, and the Government reserves the right to take over performance in the event of a labor strike by the Contractor’s employees which impairs the Contractor’s ability to satisfactorily perform the contract. In such event, the Government may elect to perform services with exclusively Government personnel in accordance with AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities, paragraph 2.2.

4.8.2. Under such circumstances and at the direction of the CO, the Contractor agrees to remove its non-striking force from the performance site and not to interfere in any way with Government performance.

4.8.3. Contractor further agrees under such circumstances to permit the Government to use any essential Contractor-furnished property. The Government will equitably compensate the Contractor for use of such property.

4.8.4. Contractor shall not be entitled to payment for any performance period or parts thereof during which the Government assumes performance.

4.9. Acceptable Performance. Acceptable performance is achieved when the Contractor’s performance meets the contract standards as outlined in this SOW.

4.10. Unacceptable Performance. Unacceptable performance exists when the Contractor does not meet the contract standards as outlined in this SOW.

5.0. GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT.

The following individuals will be points of contact for this requirement:

POC Office Symbol Phone

MSgt John Rosenberg 347OSS/OSK (229) 257-9930 john.rosenberg.1@us.af.mil SrA Tiffany Turgeon 23 CONS/PKB (229) 257-9754 tiffany.turgeon@us.af.mil Mr. Gerard Entwisle 23 CONS/PKB (229) 257-2509 gerard.entwisle.2@us.af.mil

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mailto:john.rosenberg.1@us.af.mil mailto:tiffany.turgeon@us.af.mil mailto:gerard.entwisle.2@us.af.mil

APPENDIX A

Approximate location of HLZ’s/DZ’s:

HLZ 42 N30 42.05 W082 44.27 (2 acres)

HLZ 43 N30 43.06 W082 45.91 (2 acres)

HLZ 44 N30 44.40 W082 56.78 (2 acres)

HLZ SCHOTT N30 35.045 W082 31.363 (2.5 acres)

HLZ KENNEDY N31 12.32 W82 58.483 (1 acre)

HLZ DUTCHY N30 42.707 W82 51.917(1 acre)

DZ KIGHT N30 39.358 W82 52.193 (4 acres)

DZ FEVER N30 50.873 W82 53.077 (3.5 acres)