Attachment 0001 - Performance Work Statement Final_27FEB2024.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

CRANE B104 ACCUMULATOR NETWORK REMOVAL FY24

PROJECT NUMBER USA 2024-001

1. BACKGROUND/EXISTING CONDITIONS. Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) located in Martin County, Indiana has a need for equipment decommissioning work to safely and effectively remove obsolete processing equipment from the B104 facility complex at CAAA. The B104 facility currently houses an obsolete explosive vacuum accumulator network that is connected to the production building. It is the intent of CAAA to renovate the production building for future operations which necessitates the need for a controlled removal of the obsolete explosive accumulator network. CAAA has decided that the network must be removed with personnel at a remote distance (K24) from the explosive hazard due to the age and unknown contamination.

The equipment decommissioning shall include the removal of all equipment and process lines necessary to create the required facility space for a new prototype energetic solids accumulation system to be installed. This includes removal of all vessels, pumps, and lines interconnected to the obsolete Energetic Solids Accumulation network that remains at the B104 complex. The obsolete Energetic Solids Accumulation network equipment needing to be removed has handled a large amount of various energetic solids consisting of powders, residues, and fragments of explosives that were common from the 1940s to present day during its operational life. Due to unknown levels of internal contamination, all equipment and process lines to be removed shall be segmented and/ or accessed utilizing remotely operated high-pressure waterjet than be removed and reduced to a form CAAA deems acceptable for decontamination processing at the CAAA flashing range.

While it is more complex than this, the obsolete Energetic Solids Accumulation network can be described as a network of vacuum hoses and pumps that collect the energetic material from various workstations where it then goes through the lines and eventually collects in a centralized bin where it can be safely removed from the building and disposed of properly.

It is unknown that exact length or volume of the obsolete Energetic Solids Accumulation network. It is thought that some energetic material has collected on the walls of the Accumulation lines thus reducing the effective diameters of the lines. It is unknown if this energetic material will stay on the pipe walls when removal occurs or if it will become detached in chunks or crumble and become an airborne dust. As a result of this, the contractor should treat the removal of all portions of the obsolete Energetic

Solids Accumulation network with utmost precautions. CAAA has theorized that the most effective way to remove the network would be by segmenting the obsolete Energetic Solids Accumulation network into manageable sections and sizes couples with the utilization of remotely operated high-pressure waterjet technology would yield the best results. CAAA is open to alternative means and techniques if they are more efficient.

Additionally, there is a need to accumulate all waste materials generated in a form acceptable to CAAA. Once accumulated, CAAA will then take possession of all the waste materials generated and appropriately handle all the waste disposal activities according to CAAA policies.

A contractor will be contracted to utilize remote operated high pressure waterjet to segment the accumulator network into pieces that are easily manageable for a safe removal by personnel and transported for subsequent disposal on-site at CAAA. This proposed accumulator network removal work cannot be completed with any other operations, explosive or inert, taking place at the B104 facility. Work schedules must be coordinated to ensure only one explosive operation at a time is occurring. This project will be accomplished in a two-phase approach. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 tasks are included in this PWS.

2. REGULATORY CONCERNS. The contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations when performing project tasks. The contractor shall obtain and comply with authorizations from Federal, State, and municipal agencies, as required. The contractor shall ensure that all applicable analytical laboratory site requirements are met. The contractor shall coordinate all planned work activities and all aspects of regulatory compliance with JMC Contracting Officers Representative (COR) before mobilizing to the site. The contractor shall ensure that the waste is properly profiled and meet the Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for the chosen local disposal facility.

2.1. The items listed in paragraph 7 have been identified as non-recoverable explosive contaminated material.

3. COORDINATION. The contractor shall be given point of contact (POC) information upon award of contract. All other coordination will be through the Contracting Officer, Bryce Willett; Email bryce.t.willett.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist, Bridget Garnica; Email bridget.m.garnica.civ@army.mil.

3.1. The contractor shall coordinate all travel and on-site schedules with the COR established in the contract.

4. MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES. The installation shall provide access to the following items while on government property to complete the required work:

a. Copy machine use

b. Restrooms

c. Telephone, for local calls

d. Loading ramp (as needed)

e. Disconnected electrical service (and wiring) from the vacuum pumps

f. Lock-Out locks and tags to Lock-Out the power to all rooms to be worked within

g. Waste packaging containers for the liquid and solid wastes

h. An identified accumulation area with proper containment barriers within the complex for removed equipment

4.1. The contractor shall supply all other services, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to complete this PWS.

5. PERSONNEL. All contractor personnel performing on-site activities will have current 29 CFR OSHA training for working with hazardous materials. The JMC COR may provide on-site support and oversight if needed or required. CAAA personal will be present during the preliminary site visit to and provide access to the accumulator network to take measurements and get a detailed understanding of the accumulator network as well as the extended site visit to remove the accumulator network. The contractor shall not assume that the COR will provide additional labor during the contactor’s on-site work.

6. INVENTORY: CAAA requests the disposal of the entirety of all components possibly used as part of an explosive accumulator network inside an explosive rated production building where open powder is and has been prevalent. The exact size and length of the accumulator network, contamination within the accumulator network, and explosive composition within the accumulator network is unknown.

7. TASKS. The contractor shall:

7.1. Phase 1 Tasks:

a. Upon receipt of the requirements, review the performance work statement and description of the inventory. Offeror shall propose an estimated timeframe for completion of Phase 1.

b. Evaluate all information and propose the most cost-effective method to use remote operated high pressure water jet to segment and remove at a remote distance (K24) no closer than 52 feet from operational area for 10 lbs NEW 1.1.

c. SECONDARY SITE VISIT SCHEDULE: This secondary site visit is optional. The contractor shall notify the COR with the following information at least 30 calendar days before on-site work will be performed. This task will be critical to gaining unrestricted and timely access to the site.

i. Date and time of arrival at the site

ii. Number and names of personnel

iii. Length of stay

iv. Any special instructions such as installation equipment required for performance of the project, etc.

d. Have or obtain required permits (that the JMC does not acquire), licenses, and authorizations from federal, state, and municipal agencies necessary to complete this effort.

a. The contractor will need to notify the COR of what permits are required as part of Phase 1 as well as which of these permits are already obtained by the contractor, which permits will need to be obtained and the timeframe it will take to obtain the permits.

e. The proposed site visit cannot be completed while any explosive operations are currently taking place at the facility.

f. Measure and document the length of contaminated piping to be removed, the number of vacuum pumps, accumulators, and other items.

g. Predict the number of remote operated high-pressure water jet cuts required to segment the piping into four foot lengths.

h. Estimate the time required to complete the removal project.

i. Develop and submit a technical and cost proposal for the Phase 2 tasks below.

7.2. Phase 2 Tasks: Phase 2 shall only be executed after the COR technically evaluates and agrees to the cost and technical proposal submitted as a Phase 1 deliverable. Offeror shall propose an estimated timeframe for completion of Phase 2.

a. SCHEDULE BASE ACCESS: Notify the COR with the following information at least 30 calendar days before on-site work is scheduled to begin. This task will be critical to gaining unrestricted and timely access to the site.

i. Date and time of arrival at the site

ii. Number and names of contractor personnel

iii. Length of stay

iv. Any special instructions such as installation equipment required for performance of the project, etc.

b. Mark all water jet cuts to be made on accumulator network.

c. Cover/tarp any existing equipment or panels within the rooms that cannot be removed.

d. Cover/seal any floor drains.

e. Establish remote work station area per local requirements (K24 for 10 lbs NEW of 1.1).

f. Set up environmental containment barriers and tarps for personnel/forklift traffic throughout the work area.

g. CAAA will:

i. Disconnect any electrical service (and associated wiring) from the equipment

ii. Lock-Out power to all rooms that are going to be experiencing the removal

iii. Supply waste packing containers for the liquid and solid wastes

iv. Identify a designated accumulation area within the vicinity of the B104 complex for removed items

v. Remove any site impediments (doors, doorframes, windows, etc) and provide access to any necessary utilities to perform the work (explosion rated electrical, water, and air)

h. Any and all support equipment for remote operated high pressure water jet shall be load tested, documented, and a visible tag by the contractor prior to use in the project. The equipment shall be load tested to withstand twice the expected support requirement.

i. Explosion proof cameras and lights are the only electrically driven devices to be utilized within the rooms where accumulator network is to be removed. Any other devices shall be pneumatically powered.

j. The contractor shall hold a Pre-operational walk through with the COR once all equipment is functionally tested and prior to removal effort start up.

k. Each pipe shall be supported in multiple spots wherever possible during the process of the water jetting.

l. The support shall be accomplished by using adjustable pipe rests to keep the pipe in its current position until the cuts are made and it can be secured with two safety ropes to control the lowering of the pipe segment to the ground by operational personnel.

m. For any exterior transfer lines, the contractor shall utilize common industrial material handling equipment vehicles to perform the operations. These vehicles may be a combination of all-terrain forklifts and man lifts to support the external piping, cutting equipment, and also lift personnel to the locations required for set-up.

n. Ground below any exterior cutting operations shall be covered with plastic tarps or similar to collect any contaminated water and solids generated by the cutting process. They will be directed to an accumulation basin that can periodically be transferred over into hazardous waste drums.

o. Prior to each segmented cut, the pipe will be bonded to a facility grounding connection. The high pressure water jet head is to be grounded as well to mitigate any electrostatic discharge conditions during the pipe cutting.

p. Once the segment has been removed, the ends shall be covered with plastic and taped by the contractor to prevent escape of internal contamination during the transit from the accumulation zone and disposal site. Any vessel openings shall be covered with plastic and taped as well. All materials generated from the removal project site will be labeled, handled, transported, and disposed of as material deemed as an explosive hazard at the Ammunition Burning Grounds (ABG) at CAAA.

q. The following items are expected to be removed:

i. Accumulator supply pipes

ii. Accumulator connection pipes

iii. Accumulator internals such as access doors, filter socks, collection bins

iv. Accumulator discharge pipes

v. Accumulators

vi. Vacuum pumps that shall be dismantled if possible prior to removal

vii. Vacuum pump supply and discharge piping

viii. Exterior transfer pipe network

ix. Production building pipe network

x. If an item such as a flange through the structure of the building cannot be removed, every effort to clean and cap the item shall be taken

r. Upon the full completion of the tasks, the contractor shall then:

i. Spray-down of high-pressure waterjet equipment and supports from the ceiling to the floors

ii. Disconnect high-pressure water jet equipment and remove from the site

iii. Spray-down of operational room walls to floor

iv. Vacuum all solid and liquid waste from the operational room floors

v. Transfer all solid and liquid wastes into CAAA supplied containers/drums/packaging

vi. Submit a formal Work Summary report to CAAA for approval

s. CAAA will then:

i. Inspect the work area for concurrence with task completion

ii. Transfer removed equipment and piping for disposal

iii. Transfer all waste for disposal

iv. Perform any project closeout tasks to finish the project such as reports, reviews

8. PERMITS. The contractor shall coordinate obtaining proper permits, authorizations, waste tracking permits and disposal permits with the COR.

9. OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES. In accordance with the Defense Appropriations Act, the contractor, in performing the efforts as defined by this scope of work, shall in no way construe the Government direction as supporting, suggesting, or directing the use of ozone-depleting substances. The contractor shall specifically bid and perform all contractual efforts in compliance with this act.

10. COST BREAKOUT: If the contractor needs to subcontract certain elements of the project, the contractor proposal shall break-out all costs for performing the project to include all sub-contracted costs supported by documentation. This information not only informs the COR of the cost, but it allows the contractor to incrementally invoice for portions of the project completed prior to full project completion. This information also allows the COR to provide accurate feedback to our customers.

11. AT Level I Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 05 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil

11.1. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9 or NAF Clause BI.142, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

11.1.1. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

11.2. iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 5 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the JMC COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

11.3 OPSEC. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contractor award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 530-1.

11.4 OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. OPSEC

Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees, and Contractors is available at the following website: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm

11.5 HANDLING or ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); (2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. No specific or additional environmental compliance requirements have been identified for this PWS. The contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws as stated in Paragraph 2 of this PWS. Reference Paragraph #12 on Environmental Checklist. All contractor personnel performing on-site activities will have current OSHA training as stated in Paragraph 5 of this PWS.

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm