Attachment 0001 - Rigging BOA PWS 24 June 2025 (F).pdf

Crane Army Ammunition Activity

Rigging, Relocation and Support Services

Basic Ordering Agreement – Performance Work Statement

24 June 2025

1.0 BACKGROUND AND REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Background: Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) is a tenant activity located within Naval Support Activity Crane (NSA), located in southern Indiana. Crane Army Ammunition Activity seeks to establish a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to provide rigging, relocation and support services for various locations within NSA Crane.

Individual task orders issued off this basic ordering agreement will be unique to the tasks required to be performed and will vary in nature. A specific Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be encompassed with every task order.

Due to the sophisticated nature of the requirements, a site visit will be required from all prospective bidders during the solicitation stage of each task order. This will ensure the bidder is aware of the various locations and any special considerations needed to complete the tasks outlined. No site photos will be allowed or provided for this project.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary rigging equipment and machinery to safely and efficiently perform the scope of work. This includes, but is not limited to, lifting equipment with a capacity ranging from a minimum of 4,000-pound (4K) forklift up to and including a crane capable of lifting 50,000 pounds (50K). All equipment must be in good working condition, properly maintained, and compliant with applicable OSHA standards and manufacturer specifications. Equipment shall be operated by qualified personnel with appropriate certifications and experience.

Contractor acknowledges that work may be performed in various buildings and environments, including but not limited to warehouses, manufacturing facilities, commercial structures, and outdoor job sites. Contractor shall ensure that all equipment and operations are suitable for the specific conditions of each location, including limited access areas, uneven surfaces, variable weather, and other site-specific challenges. All work shall be conducted in a manner that prioritizes safety, minimizes disruption, and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

1.2 General Description: To provide rigging, crane, and material handling support as needed to relocate, demo, and install machinery and machinery support equipment.

Relocated equipment can include conveyors, extruders, mixers, ovens, tables, drilling machines, spray booths, presses, compressors, and other common manufacturing machines and other specialized equipment. These specifications will be provided at each task order level. These services will occur as needed when in-house resources are unavailable. Unavailability can be caused by scheduling conflicts, insufficient capacity, lacking necessary equipment, or lacking necessary skills to perform the work when it is needed. This contract will allow outsourcing of this work, when required, without excessive wait times.

1.2.1 Crane Army Ammunition Activity will be responsible for the disconnecting of all connected main utilities from equipment prior to the commencing of work.

1.3 Requirement: The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, consumables, tools, and equipment to accomplish the work. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Standards referenced in paragraph 2 of this PWS. The contractor is responsible for the supervision of all employees engaged in executing the work effort as well as those who may be subcontracted to perform work.

1.3.1 Execution: The contractor shall commence work within 10 business days from the date of each TO award, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). The contractor shall diligently pursue the work effort during normal business hours.

Normal business hours are listed in Section 2.3 of this PWS. Postponing or interrupting work for a period exceeding 24 hours shall be for the purpose of obtaining replacement components, materials, or equipment.

The contractor is responsible for analyzing the job to determine the proper procedures, tools, personnel, equipment, and materials needed to demo, install, or relocate the machinery in question. The contractor will be afforded a reasonable period to complete the work and will be specified at each TO level. If the contractor is unable to complete the needed work in a timely fashion, or lacks the required technical expertise, the contractor may subcontract as needed to complete the work. The contractor will use industry standard good practices to disassemble, lift, rig, transport, set, and reassemble machines as needed.

1.3.2 Place of Performance: The contractor shall perform the work on site at any location within Crane Army Ammunition Activity; postal address 300 Highway 361, Crane, Indiana, 47522.

2.0 PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULING OF WORK: The procedures for performance under this BOA and proceeding task orders are as follows:

2.1 Contractor Response Time: The contractor shall commence services within 10 business days of task order award, unless otherwise agreed upon by the COR and

PCO.

2.2 Customer Service Report: After completion of the services at each TO level, the contractor shall prepare a Customer Service Report (CSR) for the work performed. The report shall contain the date(s) of service, contract number, work request number, description of work performed, materials provided and their costs, labor hours expended, and labor rate charged. The CSR shall separately identify normal labor hours, and outside of normal labor hours. The CSR shall reference and attach the PCO approval for all work hours outside of normal hours. The CSR shall also include actual invoices for all materials listed. The contractor shall provide the CSR, with associated backup to the COR within seven (7) days of service completion.

2.3 Normal Service Hours: Services shall normally be performed between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, Eastern Time. CAAA does not operate on Fridays. Work scheduled outside these normal hours, as well as on Federal holidays, shall be pre-approved by the PCO Contracting Officer and shall not commence without said pre-approval.

2.4 Federal Holidays: The contractor’s performance shall not be required on the Federal public holidays listed below. Holidays occurring on weekends will be observed as directed by the Federal calendar (5 U.S.C. 6103).

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth Christmas Day

Independence Day

If these holidays fall on a Friday or Saturday, the preceding Thursday will be observed.

If these holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed.

2.5 Outside of Normal Service Hours Pre-Approval Process: The contractor shall obtain prior approval from the PCO for all service hours scheduled for outside the normal service hours (as delineated in Section 2.3) at least two working days prior to the proposed deviation. The contractor shall e-mail the request for outside of normal service hours to the PCO; the request shall include the Work Request identification number, date of proposed work, and estimated total labor hours. The contractor shall not engage in work outside of normal hours unless prior approval is obtained from the PCO. PCO approval documentation shall be submitted with the associated CSR for COR approval (see Section 2.2).

2.6 Installation Closures: When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the contractor shall:

1. Reschedule the work to be performed the following day unless the following day is a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal Federal holiday, and when routine work is not scheduled for that day; or

2. Reschedule the work on any day mutually satisfactory

2.7 Notice of Possible Delays: During the time a contractor is working on the base, they may from time to time be working in an area where munition test exercises are conducted. While it is not the base’s policy to interfere with a contractor during these test exercises, delay may occur. These delays may involve contractor personnel being withdrawn from an area or being denied access for a period of time. The length of time and frequency of these delays will be held to a minimum. No claim shall be submitted for less than five (5) man-hours per month. Claims may be submitted under the Changes Clause of the contract.

2.8 Inclement Weather Delay: If the contractor determines unsafe weather conditions for continued operations, then the contractor shall notify the PCO if inclement weather suspends operations within 24 hours. The contractor shall resume operations with PCO approval.

2.9 Acceptance: The COR shall indicate the Government’s acceptance of services under this contract by signing the CSR. The COR will retain one copy of the report, and the contractor shall use their copy for purposes of invoicing the Government. The CSR shall be submitted with the invoice into the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for billing purposes.

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1 Facilities: The contractor shall be liable to the government for damage to Government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or grounds caused by the contractor, their employees or their methods and materials used. The contractor shall repair damages at their own expense, within 10 working days, or the Government will repair the damage and deduct the cost from the payment due to the contractor. The contractor shall provide a verbal report to the COR within four normal working hours of occurrence, and a written damage report within three normal working days explaining the circumstances of the accident and the extent of damage.

The Government will not be responsible for loss or damage to property, or injuries to people which may arise from, or be incident to the use of the facilities by the contractor, their employees, and/or others who may be on the premises, and the contractor shall hold the Government harmless from any and all such claims.

3.2 Utilities: Where available, electric utilities may be furnished to the contractor without charge. The contractor shall provide all connections to utilities except final tap to overhead power lines, which shall be connected by the base in compliance with all applicable codes, requirements and standards.

3.3 Services: Limited emergency first aid, to prevent loss of life or limb, is available for contractor personnel at the Navy Clinic for injuries sustained in the performance of duties. This service is normally available from 0700 - 1500, Monday through Friday;

closed on weekends and holidays. To request emergency ambulance service during clinic hours, dial 9-1-1. For life threatening emergencies after duty hours, contractor personnel should dial 9-1-1. For any other injury, contractor personnel should obtain medical care off-post. FAR 52.236-13, “Accident Prevention,” will be incorporated into this BOA. The requirements of the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 or EM 385-1-1, whichever one is the most current, General Safety Requirements, whichever is the most stringent, shall be followed.

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Protection of Government Property: During work execution the contractor shall take special care to protect Government property including furniture, walls, and baseboards, and other surfaces. Accidental splashes shall be removed immediately.

Damage resulting from contractor operations shall be repaired by the contractor, including painting, refinishing, or replacement (if necessary), at no additional cost to the Government.

4.2 Tools, Equipment, and Material: The contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the work. All tools and equipment shall be in good condition and pass all necessary inspections required for service. All OSHA required safety equipment and features must be installed and operational on all tools and equipment used to perform the work. Rigging devices shall meet OSHA 1926.251 requirements available at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.25. The contractor shall inform the COR of any special, non-catalog fixtures or devices used for lifting and rigging prior to use. The contractor shall obtain COR approval for tool and material purchases that exceed $200.00 that will be charged to the job. All approvals shall be obtained in writing prior to the commencement of work and shall be submitted with the associated Customer Service Report (see Section 2.2). The contractor shall have remote operation machinery skate capability. Other tools and equipment that may be needed by the contractor depending on the job may include but are not limited to various ropes, slings, shekels, lifting eyes, chains, lifting beams, spreader bars, rough terrain cranes, forklifts, carry deck cranes, truck mounted cranes, jacks, skates, and clevises.

4.3 Work Site Identification: The contractor shall post at the work site a neatly lettered sign on a durable material not less than 24 inches wide and 18 inches high with the following:

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.25 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.25

a) Project title

b) Contractor Name and Telephone Number

c) COR name and telephone extension

4.4 The Government will not be liable for loss or damage to the contractors or contractor employee’s property, equipment, or materials or the contractors privately owned possessions while stored or located on the installation.

5.0 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The contractor and their employees shall know where fire alarms are located and how to turn them on. Contractor employees operating critical equipment shall be trained to properly respond during a fire alarm or fire per local activity instructions.

5.2 Fire or flame producing devices will require approval of PCO and Fire Chief. See Section 7.5.1 – Hot Work Permit.

5.3 Smoking will be permitted only in authorized/ designated smoking areas with the approval of the PCO. Smoking is not permitted inside or within 50 feet of any Arsenal building.

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement, or Status-of-Forces Agreement.

Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200- 1, and any specifications within this contract to the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

6.2 Competency Training for Contractor Personnel: Contractor shall not allow personnel to perform any activities and/or tasks on AMC installations without proper and adequate qualifications or job competency training. In the event of any identified noncompliance, the Contractor shall, if requested, provide proof of contract personnel training or qualification (individual name, training/qualification type, training/qualification certificate, and date of training/qualification) to perform those contract activities associated with the identified noncompliance.

6.3 Generation of Solid Waste: Contractor shall remove from the installation and dispose of all solid waste generated, which cannot be recycled to an approved and permitted off-post disposal facility.

6.3.1 Debris: Contractor shall make every effort to divert construction, demolition debris, and all other solid waste to comply with the Army Integrated Solid Waste Management Policy.

6.3.2 Recycling: Prior to removing any waste from the installation for disposal, the Contractor shall coordinate with the installation Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Manager, Designated Government Representative (DGR), and the COR to arrange for recyclable materials to be removed and diverted from the waste stream.

6.3.3 Record Keeping: Submit in writing the quantities of waste removed and recycled to the DGR and/or COR on a monthly basis. The submittal shall include the date of disposal/recycling, the disposal/recycling facility, the types of material disposed/recycled, and the quantities of materials disposed/recycled by weight.

6.3.4 Reduction: The Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by the contract.

This includes collection, separation, and processing products or other materials recovered from solid waste streams for use in the form of raw materials.

6.3.5 Prevention: The Contractor shall make maximum effort to reduce and prevent waste.

6.4 Generation of Hazardous Waste: Contractor shall assign all hazardous waste management responsibilities to the appointed Environmental Compliance Designee (ECD). Contractor shall contact the DGR and/or COR to obtain technical assistance from the Environmental Office for assisting the ECD with achieving and maintaining compliance with hazardous waste storage and disposal requirements. Contractor shall properly profile all waste generated as part of this contract to determine if any waste is hazardous waste as defined by 40 CFR. Contractor shall accumulate hazardous waste prior to disposal shipment in a satellite accumulation point at or near the point of generation or in a less-than-90-day site, in accordance with Federal, State, Army, and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement or Status-of-Forces Agreement. The Contractor shall properly package the hazardous waste and complete the hazardous waste manifest, then take the manifest to DGR for approval and signature prior to removing any hazardous waste from the installation. Contractor shall contact DGR to obtain the installation’s hazardous waste EPA Identification Number for the hazardous waste manifest. The Contractor shall notify the DGR 24 hours prior to removing any hazardous waste from the installation. The contractor shall remove and dispose of manifested hazardous waste generated by contract activities from the installation to an approved off-post permitted hazardous waste disposal facility. The DGR shall assist contractors with profiling their waste upon request.

6.5 Use of Hazardous Materials: Contractor shall assign all hazardous materials management responsibilities to the appointed ECD. Contractor shall contact the DGR or

COR to obtain technical assistance from Environmental Office for assisting the ECD with achieving and maintaining compliance with hazardous material storage, issue, use, and disposal requirements. Contractor shall submit to the COR and/or DGR a hazardous material inventory. The hazardous material inventory will be submitted 30 days prior to commencement of work for contracts that exceed 180 consecutive days.

The inventory list will contain the hazardous material type and maximum quantities of materials anticipated to be stored on-site. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable ID such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. The Contractor shall maintain copies of Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials used and stored on-site during performance of the contract. Contractor shall not supply or deliver any hazardous materials or chemicals to an installation that are listed on EPA toxic chemical list without prior written approval from DGR and/or COR.

6.6 Prevention of Spills: Contractor shall adopt the installation's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) if transporting, processing, storing, or in any way managing hazardous waste, hazardous material, petroleum-oils-lubricants, or other restricted items. In case of a spill, the person in control of the spill site or their designated representative shall take appropriate action to protect workers and bystanders; contain the spill (if it can be done safely); secure the spill site; restrict ignition sources; and immediately contact the installation Fire Department by dialing 9- 1-1.

6.7 Universal Waste / e-Waste Management: Universal waste including but not limited to some mercury containing building products such florescent lamps, mercury vapor lamps, high pressure sodium lamps, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT), batteries, aerosol paint containers, electrical equipment containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls PCB), and consumed electronic devices, shall be managed in accordance with applicable environmental law and installation instructions.

6.8 Pollution Prevention / Hazardous Waste Minimization: Minimize the use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste. Consult with the CAAA Environmental Office (812) 854-3404), Matthew Brindle (812) 854-8625, or Sam Lannan

(812) 854-6106 for suggestions and to obtain a copy of the installation's pollution prevention/hazardous waste minimization plan for supporting waste minimization goals.

6.9 Corrective Action for Noncompliance: Contractor shall, when given a verbal and/or written notice of environmental noncompliance or nonconformance by the COR, take immediate corrective action. Failure or refusal to comply promptly may be grounds for the PCO to invoice for the appropriate contractual remedies. This may cause all or part of the work to be stopped immediately until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

7.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Contractors must follow Army and CAAA safety regulations/rules IAW AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program. Contractors and subcontractors are required to maintain effective safety and health programs.

7.1.1 Contractors must provide Safety & Occupational Health (SOH) protection to contractor personnel equal to that provided to CAAA personnel; meets the requirements of OSHA standards; provides information on emergency procedures (e.g., evacuations, weather restrictions, etc.).

7.1.2 Contractor's SOH programs will be periodically reviewed by CAAA Safety for: injury and illness rates, submission of reports, etc. This review will fulfill the COR Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) responsibility to ensure contractor safety responsibilities are clearly spelled out and enforced, as referenced in: CFR 1910 / 1926; CFR 1960: 1960.1; DoDI 6055.01: Enclosure 3:

Section 8(C)(2)(a) / Enclosure 3: Section8(h) / Enclosure 5:; AR 385-10: Ch 1: 1- 4 (s)(5) / Ch 1: 1-4 (v)(2-3) / Ch 1: 1-5 (jj)(2-3) / Ch 3: 3-5 (a)(6-7) / Ch 3: 3-7 (g) / Ch 4: Contractor Safety (required) / Ch 5: 5-8 (a) / Ch 11: 11-1 / Ch 11: 11- 5(b)(5) / Ch 17: 17-6 (d) / Ch 17: 17-10(a); DA PAM 385-10: Ch 2: 2-2(f) / Ch 3:

3-6 / Ch 4: Contracting Safety; and ISO 45001-2018: 8.1; 8.1.4.2; 7.3.

7.1.3 Equipment shall be maintained in a safe operation condition at all times.

Equipment shall be stored in designated areas. The contractor shall secure vehicles and mobile equipment by removing the keys from key operated ignition or by other physical means when not in use. Electrical equipment must operate using existing building circuits. The contractor shall prevent the operation of electrical equipment which requires power exceeding the capacity of existing building circuits.

7.1.4 Worksites shall be kept free of debris and material which would cause injury to workmen or others in the area. When deemed advisable by the PCO, signs shall be posted to warn of specific hazards

7.2 Contractors will report their Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR) and Days Away Restricted or Transferred (DART) rates annually to the COR, except in cases of contract work less than one year in duration, in which case the COR will request contractor TCIR and DART rates on a schedule adjusted to the anticipated duration of work.

7.3 CAAA reserves the right to have the COR or other designated personnel audit or inspect contractor reports to verify that contractors are identifying, tracking, and abating or controlling hazards in their work area(s).

7.4 The COR will provide contractors with the CAAAR 385-10 Safety Manual and will ensure oversight, coordination, and enforcement of CAAA safety and occupational health expectations.

7.4.1 Contractors may contact CAAA Safety with questions or requests for support at the Safety Hotline, 812-854-3404.

7.5 Special Circumstances:

7.5.1 Hot Work statement: Contractor will notify the COR if there is hot work involved in the repair so that the COR can notify CAAA Safety and the Navy Fire Department for permits. Notification will be presented to the COR by the Contractor as advance as possible. No hot work will be allowed without a Hot Work Permit.

7.5.1.1 Hot Work Permit: before using any spark producing devices or open flames either inside or outside of work areas, the contractor shall obtain an executed hot work permit from the NSA Crane Fire Department, through coordination with the COR. A new permit shall be obtained on a daily basis. Upon completion of hot work operations, the contractor shall notify the Post Fire Department and remain on site until the Post Fire Department conducts an inspection of the area.

7.5.2 Residue statement: Anytime a Contractor encounters a residue they need to cease work and notify the COR to have it cleaned. The COR will notify them when they can restart work.

7.6 Overhead Electrical Lines: Hoists, cranes, derricks, or similar equipment shall not be operated where it is possible to bring any part of the machine, suspended load or lines closer than 10 feet to power lines unless the lines have been de-energized and grounded.

7.7 Applicable Standards: The following two (2) standards (version in effect on date of solicitation issuance) shall be adhered to in the performance of work under this PWS:

U.S. Department of Labor Standards

OSHA standards:

OSHA 1910 – General Industry

OSHA 1926.251 – Rigging Equipment for Material Handling

Requests for copies for the above standard can be made to:

Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

7.8 Other: Other safety measures the PCO may determine to be reasonable and necessary for the protection of personnel and property will be enforced.

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

8.1 This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated subcontractor 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, 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.

8.2 Screening Standards: 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 (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. The contractor shall submit the following information to the COR no later than 10 days after the task order award:

name, address, and citizenship status of each employee retained in performance of this contract. Contractor personnel must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency status prior to being admitted to the base. All personnel are subject to search of people and vehicles at any time by the Government.

Prior to entry, 48 hours’ notice, minimum, is required to process the gate pass form for access to NSA Crane. The contractor will be required to submit all applicable and requested information including full name, email address, phone number, company, reason for the visit, date(s) of visit, nationality and citizenship or legal permanent resident status to the COR.

8.3 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contract or status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All contractor and subcontractor employees working under this contract shall be identified by a distinctive nameplate, emblem, or patch attached in a prominent place on an outer garment. Employee identification shall not be substituted for Arsenal badges.

8.4 Access and General Protection/ Security Policy and Procedures: The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and local security policies and procedures. The contractor workforce shall comply with all Personal Identify Verification (PIV) requirements as directed by the Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarter Department of the Army (HQDA), and local policy. The COR will request changes in contractor security matters or processes if the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation changes.

8.5 Motor Vehicle Operators: Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicle, shall possess a valid driver’s license, certificates, and permits applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated. The company name shall be displayed on the contractor’s vehicles in a manner and size that is clearly visible. All vehicles shall display a valid state license plate and shall be maintained in good repair.

8.6 Insurance Liability

8.6.1 Workers Compensation and employer’s liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers’ compensation and occupational disease statues. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statues, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so comingles with a contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker’s compensation to be written by private carriers.

8.6.2 General liability: Bodily injury insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence is required.

8.6.3 Automotive liability: automotive liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy is required. The policy should provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles in connection with performing the task orders. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on the policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

The contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements, to be accomplished by the Security Office.

8.7 Physical Security: The contractor shall safeguard all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. The contractor shall secure government facilities, equipment, and materials at the close of each work period. The contractor will be provided with a government furnished on-site staging area for necessary supply materials. The contractor shall secure the area at the closure of each work period. The contractor shall be solely responsible for any loss or damage of equipment and material. The contractor shall ensure debris of any type will be disposed of according to local policies and directives.

8.8 Security Training

8.8.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I Awareness training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. 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 10 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.

8.8.2 Access and General Protection/ Security Policy and Procedures:

Contractor and all associated subcontractor 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, 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.

8.8.3 For Contractors That Do Not Require CAC, But Require Access to 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 (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.

8.8.4 iWatch Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO). This local 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 10 calendar days of contract award and within 10 calendar days http://jko.jten.mil/ of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 7 calendar days after contract award.

8.8.5 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.

8.8.6 Disclosure of Information: The contractor and their employees shall not disclose or cause to be disclosed any information concerning the operations and activities within NSA Crane located at Crane, Indiana. Disclosure of such information may subject the contractor or his agent to criminal liability under Title 18, Section 793 and 798 of the United States Code.

9.0 GENERAL WORK RESTRICTIONS

9.1 Procuring Contracting Officer: The contracting officer is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this BOA and following task orders, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the PCO. In the event the PCO makes any change at the direction of any person other than the PCO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the PCO. All contract administration will be affected by the PCO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the PCO and COR. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without written modification of the contract, executed by the PCO authorizing such changes.

9.2 Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

9.2.1 The PCO will appoint a COR during the performance of this contract.

Additional Government personnel may be assigned to assist in contract oversight in accordance with AR-70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. The COR will provide assistance in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems. The COR will perform IAW the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter.

9.2.2 COR Authority: A letter of designation will be issued to the COR by the PCO. The letter of designation states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost, price estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions with regard to cost, quantity, or schedule of any resulting order.

9.2.3 The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

a) Assure the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract

b) Perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance

c) Maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract

d) Issue written interpretations of technical requirements

e) Monitor contractor’s performance and notifies both the PCO and contractor of any deficiencies

9.2.4 The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

9.2.5 The COR is responsible for verifying that the contractor correctly posts monthly invoices in the Department of Defense Receipts and Acceptance System, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). As the Certified Inspector and Acceptor, the COR certifies work completion, accepts the invoice, and enables contractor payment through WAWF.

Appendix A - Performance Requirements Summary

Performance Requirements Summary Performance Objective Performance

Standard Acceptable Quality Level

Monitoring Method

PWS Para 1.1 Requirement

The Contractor shall provide all necessary rigging equipment and machinery to safely and efficiently perform the scope of work. This includes, but is not limited to, lifting equipment with a capacity ranging from a minimum of 4,000-pound (4K) forklift up to and including a crane capable of lifting 50,000 pounds (50K). All equipment must be in good working condition, properly maintained, and compliant with applicable OSHA standards and manufacturer specifications.

Equipment shall be operated by qualified personnel with appropriate certifications and experience.

100% compliance with contract requirements.

Customer Feedback as requested or provided by technical POC or

COR.

PWS Para 1.3.1 Execution

The contractor shall commence work within 10 business days from date of each TO award, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).The contractor shall diligently pursue the work effort during normal business hours.

Normal business hours are listed in Section 2.3 of this PWS.

Postponing or interrupting work for a period exceeding 24 hours shall be for the

100% compliance with contract requirements

Customer Feedback as requested or provided by technical POC or

COR.

purpose of obtaining replacement components, materials, or equipment.

PWS Para 2.9 Acceptance

The COR shall indicate the Government’s acceptance of services under this contract by signing the CSR. The COR will retain one copy of the report, and the contractor shall use their copy for purposes of invoicing the Government. The CSR shall be submitted with the invoice into the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for billing purposes.

100% of the time, with no exceptions

Wide Area Workflow Notification to acceptor/COR