ATTACHMENT 01_PWS_Crane Rental with Operator_EFT Ft Polk.pdf

Performance Work Statement

Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) Impact & Explosion Effects Branch (IEEB)

Crane Services with Operator at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Range 16

BACKGROUND:

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) solves the nation’s toughest military engineering challenges. The ERDC develops innovative solutions for the Army, DOD, civilian agencies, and our Nation’s public good. Among these solutions the GSL researches, designs, develops, and tests various materials, technologies, and systems offered by the Government and industry. As part of the R&D efforts, the GSL conducts a variety of field experiments and require crane services. All work to be performed will be during hours approved by the ERDC and deem appropriate.

GSL requires five (5) total days, crane service of a minimum 120-ton crane during the period 12 January 2026 – 13 February 2026 at Range 16, Fort Polk, LA. The ERDC requires a firm fixed price contract for crane services.

SCOPE:

ERDC requires crane services of five (5) non-continuous days, rental of a minimum of 120-ton crane. The contractor services will include lifting a 37,000 lbs. structure at ETF (Previously known as Range 16), from point A to point B four (4) test series as needed before and after shots. All work will be performed during approved hours by ERDC.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

The contractor shall provide all equipment, necessary materials, certified crane operator and rigger to lift the structure. This shall include lifting slings and shackles. More information can be provided on existing lifting eyes, if requested. Four (4) test series will be conducted during the period of performance and the 37,000lbs structure will need to be moved from point A to point B on ETF before and after shots, as needed. This test series will require One (1) 120-ton crane with operator for five (5) non-continuous days. The operator will be required to work no less than 8 hours but not more than 10 hours per day during lift days with a maximum of two (2) hour travel time one-way. Any additional travel time incurred by the contractor will be at the contractor’s sole expense. The contractor has the option to stage/park on site at a designated safe area.

Place of Performance: Fort Polk Installation, Alligator Lake Staging (EFT), 541 North Fort Rd (State Range 469), Leesville, LA 71446

LIFT REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor is required to provide a certified crane operator, lifting slings, shackles, rigger, and cranes capable of lifting two structures according to the following requirements:

• Lift Weight: Approximately 37,000 lbs.

• Lift Distance: Approximately 45 ft from CG of lift object

• Lift Height: Approximately 4 ft off current resting or ground position

• Lift type: minimum of 4 existing lifting points on the steel structures (Vendor provides lifting slings, shackles, and rigger)

Testing & Quality Control: The US Army Engineer Research & Development Center reserves the right to perform inspections and tests to ensure work completed and in compliance with contract specifications.

Safety Requirement: All contractors will conform to Government safety regulations while working on site.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The contractor shall provide crane services during the period of 12 January 2026 – 14 February 2026. Crane services will only be required for five (5) non-continuous days total.

ERDC is requesting flexibility for the exact days and confirm schedule with contractor prior to date services are needed.

Tentative Field-Testing Schedule

• 12-17January 2026 (at least 1 or 2 days of crane service)

• 19-24 January 2026 (at least 1 or 2 days of crane service)

• 26-31 January 2026 (at least 1 or 2 days of crane service)

• 1-14 February 2026 are backup days, due to the unpredictably of field work, primarily due to adverse weather conditions.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY:

The Surveillance Matrix below is the list of performance objectives and standards that must be performed by the contractor. This matrix details the method of surveillance the COR will use to validate and inspect these performance elements. Inspection of each element will be documented in the COR file. Performance objectives define the desired outcomes.

Performance Standards define the level of service required under the contract to successfully meet the performance objective. The monitoring method defines how, when, and what will be assessed in measuring performance. The Government performs surveillance, using this QASP, to determine the quality of the contractor's performance as it relates to the performance element standards. The PRS should be used to form the foundation of the COR's inspection checklist.

Performance Objective

Performance Standards

AQL Monitoring Frequency

Method of Surveillance

Coordinating Crane Service

a) Crane Service schedule as need by

ERDC

b) Range Safety

100%

Continual and random per service days

Failure to deliver will result in invoices not being approved.

Testing & Quality Control

Documentation on all components found to be out of contract specification

100% Continual and random per service days

Failure to deliver will result in

Timely

Submission of Proper Invoice

Invoice Submission 100% Service Completion

Failure to deliver will result in

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to

USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.