Attach 1 - Performance Work Statement (7 Feb 24).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

Innerduct Conduit Space Recovery and Flexible Fabric Innerduct Placement

SERVICES

F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming

7 February 2024

FA461324Q1023

Attachment 1

Table of Contents

1. Description of Services

1.1. Basic Services

1.2. Schedule of Work

1.3. Acceptance

1.4. Deliverables Table

2. Services Summary

3. Government Furnished Property and/or Services

3.1. Government Furnished Property

3.2. Government Furnished Services

3.3. Government Property Incidental to the Place of Performance

4. General Information

4.1. Quality Control

4.2. Quality Assurance

4.3. Security Requirements

4.4. Physical Security

4.5. Operational Security (OPSEC)

4.6. Anti‐Terrorism

4.7. Location/Hours of Operation

4.8. Conservation of Utilities

4.9. Environmental Controls

4.10. Safety Requirements

4.11. Contractor Personnel

4.12. Warranty

5. Appendices

5.1. Appendix A ‐ Regulations

5.1. Appendix ‐ ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1a ‐ Map

1. Description of Services.

Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to perform innerduct conduit removal and placement services at F. E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations and this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide a no‐dig solution to safely remove flexible innerduct from manhole to connecting manhole in accordance with (IAW) Attachment 1a – Map around active fiber cables with little to no load on the line without digging, with no interruption of service, and install outside plant (OSP) fabric mesh solution/innerduct placements from manhole to connecting manhole (IAW) Attachment 1a ‐ Map, located on F. E. Warren AFB communications conduit duct systems.

1.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall remove flexible innerduct from around active fiber cables and put in place outside plant (OSP) fabric mesh solution/innerduct for future cable.

1.1.1. Rigid Innerduct. The contractor shall remove the existing flexible innerduct from around active cables with little to no load on the cables without digging. The cables are in service and there shall be no interruptions of service to perform the work.

1.1.1.1. After flexible innerduct removal, the existing cable in the conduit shall be left in place.

1.1.1.2. The contractor shall be responsible for disposing of the removed flexible innerduct.

1.1.2. Flexible Fabric Innerduct. The contractor shall install two (2) OSP fabric mesh solution/innerduct placements after the removal of the rigid innerduct, one OSP fabric mesh solution/innerduct and one of the detectable OSP fabric mesh solution/innerduct. The OSP fabric mesh solution/innerduct shall be three (3) inch three (3)‐cell OSP fabric mesh solution/innerduct. Each cell shall have a separate color polyester pull tape with a minimum of 1250 foot pounds (568 kilograms) strength.

1.1.3. Workplace Condition. The workplace shall be clean of all debris and restored to its original condition.

1.1.4. Work Area. At day’s end, the Contractor shall remove all debris and surplus materials from the workplace. Safety barriers shall be in place to protect unfinished work site at the end of the day. All open holes or trenches shall be completely enclosed by flexible orange construction safety fencing, or other safety barriers, at the end of the workday. Equipment and materials required to complete the work effort may remain on site as long as they are organized/stored in a manner that does not cause a safety hazard.

The Government is not responsible for lost or stolen materials.

1.1.5. Project Residue. The contractor shall dispose of all project residues in accordance with federal, state, local and base environmental laws and regulations. Removal of all debris, waste, and surplus materials from the immediate work area will take place each and at final project completion.

1.1.6. Laydown and Storage areas. The contractor shall return all government furnished lay‐down and storage areas to their original condition upon completion of the project.

1.1.7. Permits. The contractor shall be responsible to coordinate, complete, and process all permits required to complete the installation.

1.1.7.1. Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, AF IMT 103, shall be submitted through Base Civil Engineering Squadron (BCE) 21 calendar days in advance of digging activities.

1.1.7.2. Confined space entry permit, DAF Form 1024, shall be coordinated through Base Safety Office.

The Contractor shall be prepared to provide proof of their Confined Space Training Program along with the DAF Form 1024 to Base Safety Office 14 calendar days in advance of starting the project.

1.2. Schedule of Work.

The work shall be completed within 50 business days of contract award. Contractor shall propose a schedule of work within seven (7) calendar days of notice of award to the Government Project Manager (PM). The PM will review the proposed schedule of work and will coordinate with the Contractor if the proposed schedule is not feasible. The approved schedule of work will be determined within 14 calendar days of contract award.

1.3. Acceptance.

The contractor shall schedule a final walkthrough with the PM. The walkthrough shall be scheduled at least five (5) calendar days in advance of the project completion date.

1.4. Deliverables Table.

Deliverable Requirement PWS Paragraph Government PoC

Contract Manager Information Within 3 business days of contract award

4.11.1. Project Manager

Schedule of Work Within 7 calendar days of contract award

1.2. Project Manager

Contract Personnel List No later than 14 calendar days before project start date

4.3.1. Project Manager

DAF IMT 103 (Digging Permit) No Later than 21 calendar days before project start date

1.1.7.1. Project Manager

DAF Form 1024 (Confined Space) No later than 14 calendar days before project start date

1.1.7.2. Project Manager

Final Walkthrough Schedule No later than 5 calendar days before project completion date

1.3. Project Manager

Warranty (written procedures) Prior to project completion 4.12.1. Project Manager

Return ID Cards/Base Passes No later than 24 hours after completion

4.3. Security Forces

2. Services Summary.

The contractor service delivery requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to standards of performance required to meet mission needs. For the Performance Objective to be met, service delivery must be in substantial compliance with applicable performance standards. The Performance Threshold describes the minimum overall levels of service delivery required for acceptable quality control. Failure to meet these Performance Thresholds means that contractor Quality Control is unacceptable. The following is a list of the key performance objectives that will be verified as contractually compliant by Government personnel; however, inspection of any contract requirement is authorized.

Performance Objective

PWS

Para.

Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance

SS‐1: Remove flexible innerduct and install OSP fabric mesh solution/innerduct

1.

Services must meet all Service Installation Standards and Requirements as identified or referenced.

Any deviation from standard must be approved by 90 CS.

Periodic Surveillance Final walkthrough Customer Feedback

SS‐2: Submit Deliverables 1.4.

No more than one (1) late deliverable

100% inspection

3. Government Furnished Property and/or Services

3.1. Government Furnished Property.

3.1.1. None

3.2. Government Furnished Services.

3.2.1. Utilities. The Government will furnish the electricity, water, and sewage services (as necessary) for the accomplishment of service IAW this PWS.

3.3. Government Property Incidental to the Place of Performance.

3.3.1. None

4. General Information.

4.1. Quality Control.

The contractor is required to control the quality‐of‐service delivery and offer to the Government for acceptance only services which conform to contract requirements. The overall control of quality must meet the specified performance thresholds for each requirement in the Services Summary.

4.2. Quality Assurance

The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The Government representative will evaluate the contractor’s performance through on‐site inspections and receipt of customer complaints. The Government will inspect each task as completed. The Government will investigate complaints received from customers. The Government representative shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s). Remedies for non‐conforming services will be resolved IAW the applicable Inspection/Acceptance clause attached within the contract.

4.2.1. The services to be performed by the contractor during the period of this contract shall (at all times and places) be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s).

4.3. Security Requirements.

The contractor shall be responsible for all passes issued to his/her employees under this contract.

Applications shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer or designated representative. At the time of application, Security Forces will conduct a background check on employees. Upon termination of employment or contract completion, the contractor shall be responsible for returning identification cards/base passes to Security Forces within 24 hours.

4.3.1. Personnel Information. The Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the Project Manager listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of contractor personnel needing access to the base no later than 14 calendar days before beginning work. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized Contractor personnel must provide a valid driver’s license for each individual and valid vehicle insurance certificate or rental agreement for each vehicle, to obtain access to the base.

4.4. Physical Security.

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

4.5. Operational Security (OPSEC).

The contractor shall adhere to the following minimum requirements in support of this requirement:

4.5.1. Contractor personnel shall not discuss government operations in public or over unprotected or unencrypted communications. Controlled unclassified information (CUI) may only be transmitted as directed in this PWS.

4.5.2. The Contractor shall not post to company websites, publications, newsletters, or other media any images, data or information that reveal sensitive government operations, personnel, equipment, and/or classified or controlled unclassified information. When in doubt, company press releases related to this contract should be coordinated through the COR or CO, as applicable.

4.5.3. Because observation of events, operations, physical changes, etc. may reveal National Security information, specific restrictions are needed to preclude unintentional release of this information to unauthorized parties. Unauthorized disclosure and transfer of National Security Information is punishable under 18 USC § 793. Therefore, contractor personnel shall not disclose to unauthorized third parties, post to unofficial sites (including Social Networking sites) any images, data/information, or observed events that reveal sensitive government operations, personnel, equipment, including, but not limited to:

4.5.3.1. Tactics, techniques and procedures, production, or work schedules, any visible or concealed modifications, upgrades, additions to vessels, aircraft, or weapons or equipment; increases, change, or decreases in work/deployment frequency or government personnel, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft movements; specialized equipment orders, deliveries, shipments, etc. Unauthorized disclosures and attempts to solicit this type of information by unauthorized third parties or others not affiliated with this contract shall be reported to the COR or CO, as applicable.

4.5.3.2. Government issued badges, identification shall be removed and/or concealed from plain sight when off base and shall not be left in vehicles or unprotected areas. Badges and passes may not be duplicated, copied, or loaned to others. Lost or stolen identification badges, vehicle passes etc. will be immediately reported to the COR, CO, and/or Installation Security Office.

4.6. Anti‐Terrorism

4.6.1. Notification: If the Contractor (contract employees/subcontractors) identify any suspicious activity, they shall contact the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) at 307‐773‐3501 (On‐ installation)/Missile Security Control (MSC) at 307‐773‐2701 (Off‐installation) and notify the CO and COR (if appointed) that they contacted the BDOC and/or MSC.

4.7. Location/Hours of Operation.

4.7.1. Location. Place of performance is at F. E. Warren AFB WY. Telework shall not be permitted for this contract.

4.7.2. Normal Hours of Operation. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during normal duty hours (Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1600 hours) of the facility where work is being performed. Any site work requested by the contractor to be performed outside of normal duty hours shall be coordinated with the 90 CS/SCX Project Manager and approved by the Contracting Officer at least seven (7) calendar days in advance. If performance of work outside normal duty hours will be required to meet the scheduled dates stated above, include desired working hours in the offer.

4.7.3. Recognized Holidays. The contractor is not required to provide service on the following days, unless otherwise noted:

New Year's Day (January 1).

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January).

Washington's Birthday (Third Monday in February).

Memorial Day (Last Monday in May).

Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19).

Independence Day (July 4).

Labor Day (First Monday in September).

Columbus Day (Second Monday in October).

Veterans Day (November 11).

Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November).

Christmas Day (December 25).

If the holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

4.8. Conservation of Utilities.

The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions which prevent the waste of utilities which include the following:

4.8.1. Lights shall be used only in areas where and when work is being performed.

4.8.2. Mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems shall not be adjusted by the contractor or by contractor employees unless authorized.

4.8.3. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required use has been accomplished.

4.8.4. Government telephones shall be used only for official Government business.

4.9. Environmental Controls.

4.9.1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable Interstate, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding environmental protection. In the event environmental laws/regulations change during the term of this contract, the contractor is required to comply as such laws come into effect. If there is an increase or decrease in cost because of the change, the contractor shall inform the CO pursuant to notice requirements and negotiate a modification to the contract.

4.9.2. Notification of Environmental Spills. If the contractor spills or releases any substance contained in 40 CFR 302 into the environment, the contractor or its agent shall immediately report the incident to the F.E. Warren AFB Fire Dept at 911 (landline) or 307‐773‐2931 (cell phone). The liability for the spill or release of such substance(s) rests solely with the contractor and its agent.

4.9.3. Hazardous Material (HM). If hazardous materials will be used in the execution of this contract, the contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local regulations concerning the use, storage, and reporting of HM in accordance with AFMAN 32‐7002, Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention. The contractor shall be required to obtain authorization per the Installation Hazardous

Materials Management Program before ordering or purchasing any hazardous product and may not bring a HM onto F. E. Warren AFB property, nor use a HM, until the contractor receives all required authorizations. This authorization process may take up to three weeks.

4.9.4. Green Procurement Program (GPP). In performance of this contract, contractors shall use

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated recycled content products, Information Technology (IT) Energy Star products/appliances, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Designated Energy Efficient Low Stand By Power products/appliances, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Bio based/Bio preferred products, Environmentally preferable products, Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registered products, Water Sense or other water efficient products, non‐ or Low Ozone depleting substances under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP), non or Low toxic or hazardous constituents (e.g. non‐VOC paint) and any other environmentally sustainable product/method, to the greatest extent possible.

4.10. Safety Requirements.

4.10.1. In performing work under this contract, the contractor shall:

4.10.1.1. Conform to the safety requirements contained in the contract for all activities related to the accomplishment of the work.

4.10.1.2. Record and report promptly (within one hour), to the contracting officer or designated

COR, all available facts relating to each instance of damage to Government property or injury to either contractor or Government personnel.

4.10.1.3. In the event of an accident/mishap, take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the accident/mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, and preserve evidence until released by the accident/mishap investigative authority through the CO.

4.10.2. Confined Space.

The contractor and subcontractors entering spaces on F. E. Warren AFB, WY are responsible for the safety of their personnel and for their own permit space program as outlined in DAFMAN 91‐ 203, Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire and Health Standards. All confined space operations must be coordinated with the Base Safety Office prior to start of work. The primary Contractor is responsible for all subcontractor confined space operations.

4.11. Contractor Personnel.

4.11.1. Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager and an alternate who shall be responsible for the performance of the services. The name of the contract manager and alternate shall be provided to the CO in writing three (3) business days after award of the contract. The contract manager and alternate shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

4.11.1.1. The contract manager shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract.

4.11.2. Contractor Employees. the contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4.11.2.1. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges, which contain the company name and employee name in English.

4.11.2.2. The consumption of alcoholic beverages by Contractor personnel while on duty is strictly forbidden. The use of illegal drugs by Contractor Personnel is strictly forbidden. The Contractor shall immediately remove any personnel who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

4.12. Warranty.

4.12.1. Warranty. The contractor shall provide any OEM pass through warranty and standard commercial warranties applicable to the products being purchased at no cost. The warranty shall be at a minimum one year or/and manufacturers standard warranty, whichever is longer. The warranty period shall start from the date of system and/or project acceptance. The Contractor shall provide written procedures and required information for warranty services at or prior to site acceptance to the project manager.

5. Appendices

5.1. Appendix A ‐ Regulations

The following documents are referenced within this document or are hereby recognized as a standard of good practice to be followed during the performance of all work.

18 USC § 793

40 CFR 302

AFMAN 32‐7002, Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention DAFMAN 91‐203, Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire and Health Standards

5.1. Appendix ‐ ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1a – Map