Attachement 1 - AFDTL Medical Grade Gas - PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PROVIDE AND DELIVER AFDTL

MEDICAL GRADE GASES AND ASSOCIATED CYLINDERS

27 August 2024

1. Description of Services.

1.1. Requirement Background. The Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory (AFDTL) at Joint Base San

Antonio-Lackland, Texas is a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory. The analytical methods and laboratory instruments operated by the AFDTL require the use of high purity medical grade gases.

1.2. Overview. This is a non-personal services contract to provide and deliver various medical grades gases and associated cylinders to the AFDTL. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or 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 personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the service as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

1.3. Description of Services. The contractor shall provide and deliver various medical grade gases and associated cylinders as required by the AFDTL. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, consumables, installation/removal of equipment to support the performance of providing and delivering various medical gases, as required by the Government.

1.3.1. Required medical gases include, but are not limited to, the following:

Nitrogen:

- Medical Grade, 99.0% Purity

- 200 CF “K” cylinder

Nitrogen:

- Ultra High Purity, 99.999% Purity

Helium:

- Ultra High Purity, 99.999% Purity

1.4. Place of Performance. 2480 Ladd St. Bldg. 3750, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236.

1.5. Hours of Performance. The Contractor shall provide qualified and trained personnel to make deliveries between the hours of 0730-1400, Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays, Major Command family days, and/or Executive Order holidays. Any deviation to these days and times must be authorized by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.6. Base Access. The Contractor is responsible for providing personnel qualified to access JBSA-

Lackland. The Government will submit requests for base access visitor passes.

1.7. General Information.

1.7.1. AFDTL Orientation. The AFDTL is a controlled access, secure facility. If desired by the

Contractor, the AFDTL will host a familiarization and orientation session at the outset of the contract. The AFDTL orientation will familiarize the Contractor with the policies and procedures of the AFDTL and may be scheduled by contacting the COR.

1.7.2. The Government will purchase all services and supplies rendered using a Government

Purchase Card (credit card). The Contractor will document services, parts and/or supplies rendered and obtain signature and date on the documentation from authorized government representative for validation of service, parts and/or supplies received. The Contractor will invoice AFDTL for all services, parts and/or supplies, in accordance with their normal scheduled billing practices.

1.7.3. Services performed under this contract have been determined not to be essential for performance during crisis declared by the National Command Authority.

1.7.4. Compliance.

1.7.4.1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Department of the Air Force Instructions

(DAFI), Department of Defense (DoD) Regulations, and AFDTL Operating Instructions.

1.7.5. Conduct Requirements.

1.7.5.1. The Government will restrict the performance on this contract by any individual who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the AFDTL and its population.

1.7.5.2. The Contractor shall not use Government facilities or other Government property for personal use or other business not related to this contract.

1.7.5.3. The Contractor shall not respond to any media inquiries nor provide interviews, comments, or any other responses to the media regarding any subject related to this contract. All inquiries or complaints from the media or other sources shall be immediately relayed to the

COR.

1.7.5.4. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees conduct themselves in a professional manner while on the installation and refrain from disruptive, offensive, or otherwise improper behavior that undermines order and discipline. The CO may direct the Contractor to remove from performance of this contract on this installation any contractor employee engaging in such misconduct.

1.7.5.5. Smoking in Air Force Facilities. Contractors are advised that the Air Force has placed restrictions on the smoking of tobacco products in Air Force facilities. AFI 40-104, Tobacco Free Living, outlines the procedures used by the Commander to control smoking in our facilities. Contractor employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as government personnel. Smoking is permitted only in Designated Tabacco Use Areas.

1.7.5.6. Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Traffic Code. All applicable Traffic Codes will be enforced and apply to all personnel operating vehicles on a JBSA installation. The governing instruction for all Traffic Codes is DAFI 31-218 and Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 31-116. For a complete listing of all JBSA Traffic Codes and all other applicable traffic policies and procedures, please contact the Contracting Office.

1.7.5.7. Cell Phone Usage. Contractors are advised that DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6055.04 prohibits cellular telephone usage when approaching, entering or exiting any installation gate. Cell phone usage by drivers on installations is prohibited in moving vehicles unless used with a hands-free device. The installation Security Forces Squadron (SFS) is strictly enforcing this regulation. Those found in violation of this regulation are subject to be ticketed.

1.7.6. Security.

1.7.6.1. General Security Requirements. The Contractor shall follow all guidelines found in the

Security Requirements for Solicitation and Contract clause.

1.7.6.2. AFDTL Operating Instructions (OI). The Contractor shall abide by the AFDTL’s current

OIs for internal circulation control, the protection of resources, and the regulated entry into Air Force controlled areas during normal, simulated, and actual emergency operations.

1.7.6.3. Removal of Contractor. The Government, through the CO, reserves the right to require immediate removal from contract performance on the installation or any Government facility, any individual whose actions raise reasonable suspicion that patient care or services may be compromised in any way, or that pose a threat of harm to other contractor/Government personnel or self. Removal under other circumstances will be subsequent to, and at the direction of the CO only.

1.7.6.4. If a situation meriting removal occurs as outlined in the previous paragraph, the COR will contact the CO and the Contractor’s representative within twenty-four (24) hours. A meeting may be required with the CO, COR, and contractor representative to discuss further action.

1.7.6.5. The CO will notify the Contractor if and when permanent removal is required. In the event of a disagreement between the Government and the Contractor, the decision of the CO will be final. During the period of time between the removal and the final decision of the CO, the Contractor agrees to provide backup/replacement Contractor in accordance with the terms of this contract.

1.7.6.6. Installation Access. Criminal History Check will be conducted on all employees requiring base access. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, Program Manager, and the Information Protection Office a current list of employees needing access within three (3) working days after receiving award or Notice of Award. The list shall include employee’s name, date of birth, social security number, state driver’s license/state identification number and state of issue. Notifications of contractor employee additions and deletions shall be provided with the same information listed above and within three (3) working days. Within 10 business days after receipt of the list the Government will notify the Contractor that installation access passes are available for those employees clearing the criminal history check. The duration of any pass issued will not exceed one year or the duration of the contract, whichever is shorter. This process will be repeated at the exercise of any option period.

1.7.6.7. Freedom of Information. The Contractor shall not respond to any Freedom of Information

Act request or release any information in response to a Freedom of Information request. Any request for information received by the Contractor under the Freedom of Information Act will be referred to the Contracting Officer.

1.7.6.8. Physical Security. The Contractor shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) procedures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMS) and local search/identification requirements. The Contractor shall safeguard all government property, including controlled forms, provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government training equipment, ground aerospace vehicles, facilities, support equipment, and other valuable materials shall be secured.

1.7.6.9. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately- owned vehicle while on JBSA Lackland.

2. Government-Furnished Property and Services.

2.1. No Government-Furnished Property or Services will be provided for this contract.