Attach 2 - Statement of Work.docx

Statement of Work Outside Storage Field Maintenance

Introduction The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a United States (US) Department of Defense (DOD) agency that provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands during conditions of peace and war. The mission of DLA Distribution is to provide a full range of distribution services using a seamless, tailored, worldwide Department of Defense distribution network that delivers effective, efficient, and innovative support to combatant commands, military services, and other agencies during peace and war.

General DLA Distribution Tobyhanna requires Outside Storage Field Maintenance Services for DDTP Tobyhanna Pa. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, transportation permits, herbicide applicators license, supervision necessary to perform outside storage field maintenance services, complete and in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions herein.

This is a non-personal services contract. The Government shall not exercise any supervision of control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform outside storage field maintenance services located at the DLA Distribution Center Tobyhanna, complete and IAW the terms and conditions specified herein. The Contracting Officer (KO) will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and a Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) who will perform the TPOC/COR duties. All references in this SOW to “Contractor personnel” include both Contractor employees and subcontractors.

1.0 Scope

The Contractor will be responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing Outside Storage Field Maintenance Services at DLA Distribution DDTP Tobyhanna Pa. 18466. See attachment 1 Map of DLA Storage Field location. The Contractor must be must be bonded and have insurance.

The DLA Outside Storage Field grounds consist of gravel areas where DLA assets are being stored. The DLA outside storage areas are overgrown with weeds and other vegetation making it hard for DLA personnel to retrieve materials without the possibility of damaging them. The Contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, supervision, herbicides, transportation and any other or services necessary, to maintain the DLA Outside Storage Fields in such a manner to present a neat and well-maintained appearance. An initial site visit will be conducted to establish an initial and recurring plan to maintain the outside field storage and weed control areas.

All products used are to be environmentally friendly, a list of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of proposed products will be supplied to COR for approval. All products must comply with Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) Environmental Standards. The only herbicide authorized to be used on TYAD is Roundup or suitable substitute. A current copy of the applicators license must be supplied to TYAD Environmental Division before any application of herbicide. The contractor must calculate the pounds of active ingredients used and be reported to TYAD Environmental Division the day of application.

The SDS must be provided by the contractor to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and a Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) where the information will be kept on file in accordance with applicable guidelines of the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard. Requirements pertaining to recordkeeping will be strictly followed.

a. The active growing season at Tobyhanna Army Depot starts in April and runs through October. This will be when the weeds are actively growing. The contractor must cut the weeds as close to the ground as possible but must be less than 4 inches above ground. Trimming must be completed as needed to keep weeds under 4 inches in height. Care must be taken as trimming is done around DLA assets. Clippings must be removed where visible after Trimming. All areas must look well maintained. Contractor shall keep the COR/TPOC informed of maintenance schedules.

b. Edging. Sidewalks, driveways curbs and other concrete or asphalt edges located in the grounds must be concurrent per schedule. Edging will include removal of vegetation from cracks in sidewalks, driveways, and curbs.

c. Grass/Weed Trimming. Grass and weeds must be trimmed around shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, road shoulders and other fixed items.

d. Remove Debris/Police Grounds. The Contractor must perform general litter patrol on all grounds. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the removal and disposal of all natural debris (tree limbs, dry brush, rodent habitats, dead animals, etc.) and manmade debris. All grass clippings must be properly removed and disposed of offsite (not in the office dumpster). Sidewalks and paved areas must be cleaned of all lawn clippings after each mowing. Parking Lots/areas, walks, curb-gutter, sidewalks, and concrete flatwork must be kept debris free (includes bark debris, dust, and dirt). With the debris properly removed and disposed of offsite. Removal of debris and policing of grounds will be concurrent with trimming schedule.

e. Saplings. Contractor shall cut down and remove saplings and other brush in the outside storage areas. The contractor shall cut the vegetation as close to the ground as possible, there may be areas where brush is growing up through assets the contractor will take care not to damage DLA assets while removing the brush and saplings. In situations where damage is possible contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and a Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)as necessary for guidance.

g. Pest control. Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and a Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) when pest control is required.

h. Herbicides. The use of Herbicides is authorized and must comply with Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) Environmental Standards. The only herbicide authorized to be used on TYAD is Roundup or suitable substitute. A current copy of the applicators license must be supplied to TYAD Environmental Division before any application of herbicide. The contractor must calculate the pounds of active ingredients used and be reported to TYAD Environmental Division the day of application.

1.1 Place of Performance

The place of performance is Tobyhanna Army Depot PA.

Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs) may affect access to the host installations and Distribution Center. The FPCON is established by the host installation or higher national command authorities, and the Installation Commander is responsible for implementing the proper response to progressive levels of terrorist threats. FPCONs are normally displayed at most entrance gates, building entrances and office entrances. The Contractor shall adhere to and operate IAW any restrictions imposed as a result of a FPCON. Measures implemented under the various levels of terrorist threat may impact the Contractor’s normal operational approach to distribution services. The Contractor shall ensure that distribution services are sustained during heightened security measures.

1.1.1 Travel

1.2 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall for (1) base year and (4) one-year option periods.

1.3 Hours of Operation

The Contractor shall provide services during normal Government working days, except for Federal Holidays. The hours of operation for each specific Distribution Center will be identified on the individual task order. The Government observes the following federal holidays:

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February (President’s Day) Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday. The Contractor may be required to perform services on these days if an emergency arises. In the event an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States declares Agencies of the Federal Government closed on a Contractor-scheduled service date, the TPOC/COR will advise the Contractor on whether services should be performed for that day or services should be rescheduled.