ATTACHMENT 01 PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Consolidated USFK C4I Communication Tower Maintenance FY23

PART 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL:

This is a non-personnel services contract to provide the Communication Tower Maintenance for 41st Signal Battalion C4I ISP/OSP C4I mission support in South Korea. The Government will 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.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, supervision, logistics, other items, and non-personal services necessary to maintain C4I Communication Towers in FY23 designated sites which are CASEY TCF, CASEY TV HILL, CONCORD, HUMPHREYS AM, RICHMOND sites. and shall perform as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

1.2 Background:

The 41st Signal Battalion owns, operates, and maintains 29 C4I Communication Tower sites for USFK throughout the Korean Peninsula. This maintenance requirement is ISO C4IM (v7) Function 701.3.8 Communications Towers as a baseline service and regulatory maintenance management per AR 750-1. Perform maintenance on C4I communications towers including physical and visual inspection of all metal surfaces for cracking, peeling, rust, and damage to paint; physical and visual inspection of structure to determine structural integrity to withstand forces to the structure from wind, rain, ground movement, and other natural occurrences. This requirement is for a Contractor to provide repair, lead abatement removal, and painting services of towers specified in the PWS including NETCOM Tower Program requirements.

1.3 Objectives:

This requirement supports NETCOM Regulation 750-1 Material Maintenance, Section IX-Antenna Structure (Tower) Maintenance Utilities Reliability returning 1st Signal Brigade peninsula C4I mission availability and NETCOM Communication Tower maintenance requirements.

1.4 Scope:

Contractor shall provide the C4I Communication Tower Maintenance service for FY23 target sites specified in PWS

5.1 that are assigned to this project and support to align NETCOM OPORD 220607-10G4 Towers Program as below.

a. Lighting Protection, Bonding & Grounding

b. Beacon and Side Marker Light LED replacement

c. Cable Tray Maintenance

d. Tower Structure Safety Inspection

e. Tower Painting

1.5 Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be 10 months after contract award.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control:

a. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

b. The contractor’s quality control program is how the contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract.

c. The plan shall clearly describe the contractor’s quality control methods and practices such as standardized procedures to monitor performance, identify discrepancies, and take corrective action to prevent re-occurrences.

d. The Quality Control Plan (QCP) shall be delivered within fifteen (15) days after contract award. Two (2) copies of a comprehensive written QCP and digital copy shall be submitted to COR within five (5) working days for the Contracting Officer’s approval when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor will receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to QC system.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance:

a. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under the contract IAW the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). QASPs are considered to be "living documents," dynamic, adaptable, and subject to modification based on Contractor performance surveillance results.

b. The QASP is not part of the PWS and will not be issued with the solicitation. The QASP focuses on the procedures and processes the Government will implement to assure the Contractor is performing IAW the performance standards within the PWS.

c. The Government plan defines the criteria of how the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated, the frequency of surveillance, and the items to be inspected. Although the Government will develop a QASP, Government surveillance of Contractor performance is not limited to the QASP, or the performance objectives, outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

d. The Government retains the right to evaluate all services based on contract terms and conditions. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If any of the services performed do not conform to contract requirements, the Contractor shall perform the services again at no additional cost to the Government.

e. Government personnel will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will notify the Contract Manager (CM) on the defective performance that was observed.

f. Acknowledging the observation does not necessarily constitute concurrence with the observation, only acknowledgement that they have been made aware of defective performance. Immediate response to correct all validated discrepancies will be done within 48 hours.

1.6.3. Recognized Holidays:

WORKDAYS, HOLIDAYS, AND WORK HOURS U.S. AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA (ROK)

U.S. Government legal holidays are as follows:

(1) 1 January (New Year's Day)

(2) 3rd Monday, January (Dr. King’s Birthday)

(3) 3rd Monday, February (President's Day)

(4) Last Monday, May (Memorial Day)

(5) 3rd Monday, June (Juneteenth)

(6) 4 July (Independence Day)

(7) 1st Monday, September (Labor Day)

(8) 2nd Monday, October (Columbus Day)

(9) 11 November (Veterans' Day)

(10) 4th Thursday, November (Thanksgiving Day)

(11) 25 December (Christmas Day)

ROK legal holidays are as follows:

(1) 1 and 2 January (New Year)

(2) Lunar New Year

(3) 1 March (Independence Movement Day)

(4) 1 May (Labor Day)

(5) 5 May (Children's Day)

(6) Buddha's Birthday (8 April on the Lunar calendar)

(7) 6 June (Memorial Day)

(8) 15 August (Liberation Day)

(9) Chu-Suk (14, l5 and 16 August on the Lunar Calendar)

(10) 3 October (National Foundation Day)

(11) 9 October (Hangul Proclamation Day)

(12) 25 December (Christmas Day)

1.6.4. Hours of Operation:

The contractor shall be conducting business between the hours of 0800 hours through 1700 hours except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. However, Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) and service orders may require the contractor to perform work or reduce risk during nonstandard work hours, these hours will be coordinated with the COR prior to executing or servicing the order.

1.6.5. Place and Performance of Services:

The contractor shall provide C4I Communication Tower Maintenance service in CASEY TCF, CASEY TV HILL, CONCORD, HUMPHREYS AM, RICHMOND sites facilities specified in PWS para 5.1.

1.6.6. Security Requirements:

A secret-level security clearance is not required; however, the contractor is required to comply with the physical security as provided below.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures:

a. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and local security policies and procedures. The Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification (PIV) requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and local policy.

b. The COR will request changes in Contractor security matters or processes if the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation changes.

c. Motor Vehicle Operators Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid driver’s license, certificates, and permits applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

Contractor Vehicle Registration:

The Contractor shall submit required documents to register Contractor-owned or operated vehicles and trailers operating on the installation within 7 working days from the beginning of Phase-In Period for COR review and sponsor’s approval.

Contractor Background Check:

The Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements, to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

Visitor Access Request:

The Contractor shall provide the required information for US government C4I facility visitor access request to COR fourteen (14) days prior to facility access based on US government security office guideline and template.

Escort Privileges:

a. The Contractor shall be authorized escort privileges only for people working on this contract and only during hours stated under this contract.

b. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the escorting official always has full control of all individuals.

c. Any individual found on the installation unescorted shall be removed from the installation and the escort official's escort privileges shall be withdrawn. Any individual removed from this installation shall not be authorized further access to the installation(s).

Restricted Areas:

In the event that services to be performed entail continuing access to restricted areas, all contractor personnel shall be required to have US government escort and oversight based on US government security office guideline and Visitor Access Request (VAR).

1.6.7. Physical Security / Anti-Terrorism Training

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use, if provided. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

iWATCH Training:

The Contractor shall brief the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the RA’s Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) to all the Contractor’s employees and associated subcontractors. This training is used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. The Contractor shall complete the training within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and within five (5) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT thirty (30) calendar days from the beginning of phase-in Period.

AT Level I Training:

This provision/contract text 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 to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within fourteen

(14) calendar days from the beginning of Phase-In Period. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the KO.

1.6.8. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings.

a. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5.

b. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems,

c. If any outstanding issue occurs, appropriate action will be taken to resolve. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.7 Government Roles and Responsibilities

The following provides the roles and their respective authority during the performance of the contract:

1.7.1. Contracting Officer (KO):

The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes. The KO will approve all submittals and plans required in this PWS.

1.7.2. Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this contract. Additional Government personnel may be assigned to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR, and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoDI 5000.72, DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification and DFARS 201.602-2. The COR will provide support 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.

1.7.2.1. Technical Inspector (TI):

The Technical Inspector (TI) will be designated by 1st SIG BDE CDR to serve as on-site representative to assist COR in monitoring contractor activities, conducting random inspections and to report any deficiencies and issues arise within their respective areas to COR for resolution.

1.7.3. COR Authority:

A letter of designation will be issued to the COR by the KO. A copy of the letter will be sent to the Contractor. 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 regarding cost, quantity, or schedule of the resulting order.

1.7.4. COR Functions:

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract;

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements; monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.8 Contractor Special Qualifications:

1.8.1. Prime Contractor Requirement

a. The Contractor shall provide ACTIVE “Communication Infrastructure Business License Certificate”

(기간통신사업사 증명서) issued by ROK “Ministry of Scient and ICT” (과학기술정보통신부).

b. The Contractor shall provide “Information and Communication Construction performance confirmation last 3 years” (최근 3년간 정보통신공사실적확인서) issued by “Korea Information & communication Construction

Associate” (한국정보통신공사협회).

c. The Contractor shall provide “Certificate of possession of information and communication Engineer”

(정보통신기술자 보유 확인서) issued by “Korea Information & communication Construction Associate”

(한국정보통신공사협회).

1.8.2. Key Personnel

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government.

Contract Manager (CM) Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM) / Safety Manager

a. Contract Manager (CM) i Contract Manager (CM) shall be employed by the prime contractor. The contractor shall provide a CM who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The CM shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract.

ii The CM is responsible for the overall management, in terms of technical quality, cost and schedule. The contractor maintains progress reports, inspection reports and leads the quality control team assigned to projects delivering timely and effective services.

iii The CM demonstrates familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within C4I communication system maintenance. The CM reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified contract objectives and modifies or changes methodology, as required, to redirect activities and attain objectives. Finally, the CM prepares project deliverables and reports for COR and KO and serves as client POC on contract progress from start to completion.

iv The CM shall have professional experience including the ability to read and interpret in English documents, as well as communicate effectively with stakeholders. The Contractor will provide a CM capable of project management in maintenance, installation and repair of multiple maintenance and construction projects.

v The Contractor shall provide following information for CM qualification.

Education: A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree is required.

Experience: the CM shall have at least three (3) years of experience as a CM position within the last five

(5) years in maintenance, installation, and repair of C4I communication infrastructure projects.

b. Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM)/Safety Manager i The contractor shall provide a Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM) /Safety Manager who shall be responsible for quality control of the performance of the work and oversight US government OSHA Tower safety requirements.

ii The CM is responsible for the overall management, in terms of technical quality, cost and schedule. The

CM will coordinate and monitor the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of maintenance projects. The contractor maintains progress reports, inspection reports and leads the quality assurance team assigned to projects delivering timely and effective services.

iii The Contractor shall provide following information for CQCSM/Safety Manager qualification.

Certification: ACTIVE Industrial Engineer Industrial Safety (equivalent or higher Certification) issued by

Human Resource Development Service of Korea.

Education: A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree is required.

Experience: the CQCSM/Safety Manager shall have at least three (3) years of experience as a CQCSM/

Safety Manager position within the last five (5) years in years in maintenance, installation, and repair of C4I communication infrastructure projects.

c. The Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the key personnel are essential. The contractor shall notify any changes in writing to COR and KO prior to the changes in personnel become effective within 30 calendar days.

1.8.3. Subcontract Management.

If the Contractor subcontracts part of the work to be executed within this contract, the Contractor (Prime) has total responsibility of subcontractor’s performance, and the U.S. Government will not supervise subcontractor. The prime contractor shall submit the Subcontract Management Plan to COR within 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.8.4. Current Employment Validation.

The contractor shall provide a copy of Qualification of National Health Insurance Service

(건강보험자격득실확인서) to validate current or previous company/organization employment.

1.9. Contractor Employees.

1.9.1. Identification of Contractor Employees.

a. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression to the public that they are Government officials.

b. The contractor personnel shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.9.2. Contractor Identification.

a. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel be identified as a Contractor to distinguish themselves (e.g., badge, company logo, or uniform) from Government employees.

b. The Contractor shall ensure all correspondence and reports produced are marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is disclosed.

1.9.3. Standards of Conduct.

a. The Contractor shall not in any way represent the United States (U.S.) Government, or that it has the authority to contract or procure supplies for the account of the United States of America (USA).

b. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation.

c. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance.

d. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security.

e. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC 423, Procurement Integrity. The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

1.9.4. Organizational Conflict of Interest.

a. Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (example; cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5.

b. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI.

c. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the

OCI.

1.9.5. Contractor Business Relations.

a. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirements of this PWS. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification to a degree acceptable to the Government.

b. The Contractor shall provide to the COR corrective action plans, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors within two (2) days or at a mutually agreed upon date.

c. The Contractor shall ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor and/or subcontractor personnel.

1.9.6. HAZCON/ASI Coordination.

The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate with the COR/TI to minimize downtime and disruptions to the C4I facility mission.

1.9.7. Damage Caused by Contractor.

Damages caused by Contractor employees shall be repaired at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall notify the COR and return the damaged area to its previous condition. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the repair work.

Contractor Damage Report.:

The Contractor shall submit a monthly damage report to the COR that annotates the damage, corrective action, and date corrected.

PART 2. DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor.

A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer (KO).

A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the Contracting Officer to administer the contract. Such appointment will be in writing and will state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical assistance to the Contractor as long as that assistance is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. Defective Service.

A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. Deliverable.

Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.6. Key Personnel.

Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. Physical Security.

Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. Quality Assurance.

The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. Quality Control.

All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. Subcontractor.

One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privilege of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. Work Day.

The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. Work Week.

Work week is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

AC Alternating Current ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement ANSI American National Standards Institute AR Army Regulation ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers ASI Authorized System Interruption ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM American Society for Testing & Materials AWG American Wire Gauge CATV Community Antenna Television CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CCSTV Closed-Circuit Security Television CCTV Closed-circuit television CEC California Energy Commission CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial Off the Shelf CP TANGO Command Post Tactical Air Naval and Ground Operations DA Department of the Army DC Direct Current DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DDC Direct Digital Controller DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense EM Engineering Manual EPP Environmental Protection Plan FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFI Ground Fault Interrupt HAZCON Hazardous Condition

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers KO Contracting Officer LCS Logistics Cost Sharing LLR Low Level Radioactive MIL HDBK Military Handbook MIL STD Military Standard NEC National Electrical Code NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA MG National Electrical Manufacturers Association Motor and Generators NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTP Notice to Proceed OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PCBs Polychlorinated Biphenyls PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PVC Polyvinyl chloride PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RC Room Criteria REC Record of Environmental Consideration ROK Republic of Korea SW Switch TE Technical Exhibit TI Technical Inspector TIA Telecommunications Industry Association TM Technical Manual UFGS Unified Facilities Guide Specifications UL Underwriters Laboratory UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply USACISA-P United States Army Command Information System Agency- Pacific VAR Visitor Access Request

PART 3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services.

The Government will provide coordination to include POCs for each site. COR will submit the Visitor Access Request (VAR) on the contractor’s behalf.

3.2 Facilities.

The Government will provide to use USAG Humphreys 1st SIG BDE warehouse for the parts and material shipping, receiving and temporary storage functions.

3.3 Utilities.

The Government will provide the Contractor access to all the utilities and resources to complete the contract objectives.

3.4 Equipment. Not Applicable

3.5 Materials. Not Applicable

PART 4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all C4I Communication Tower supplies, equipment, material, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 5 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable.

4.3 Equipment: Contractor will have to procure decommissioning materials and equipment.

4.4 Expenses: All expenses for materials, equipment or services required to conduct the course shall be borne by the contractor and shall be included in the firm fixed price.

4.4.1 Travel, lodging and meals for contractor staff.

4.4.2 Purchase and delivery of all materials and equipment required to conduct MW system decommissioning.

PART 5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Site Location and Physical Access

5.1.1 The contractor shall follow the 41st Signal Battalion and 1st signal Brigade C4I site security and access procedures as they now exist or may be amended from time to time.

[TABLE 5-1] Site Location Information and Tentative Schedule

Site Location Height

(Ft) Site Access

Control Physical Access Coordination

Schedule (Tentative)

CASEY TCF

(CP CASEY)

50 US ARMY

USANEC-CASEY Operations Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award 41st Signal Battalion S3 Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award

Q3 CY23

CASEY TV HILL

(CP CASEY)

120 US ARMY

USANEC-CASEY Operations Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award 41st Signal Battalion S3 Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award

Q3 CY23

CONCORD

(CONCORD)

140 US ARMY

USANEC-CASEY Operations Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award 41st Signal Battalion S3 Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award

Q4 CY23

HUMPHREYS AM

(USAG HUMP)

200 US ARMY

USANEC-HUMPHREYS Operations Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award 41st Signal Battalion S3 Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award

Q1 CY24

RICHMOND

(DAEJEON)

110 US ARMY

USANEC-HUMPHREYS Operations Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award

Q2 CY24

41st Signal Battalion S3 Camp Humphrey, Korea Phone: To Be Provided after Contract Award

5.1.2 The Contractor shall provide personal information including, but not limited to, employee name, personal mobile phone number, home address, and Korean Identification Number for each employee working on the tasks covered by this PWS. And require including vehicle information that will used in the future for base access and parking permissions in each location as below.

[TABLE 5-2] Contractor Physical Access Request

Required Information Description Format / Example

FIRST NAME Contractor first name in passport GILDONG

LAST NAME Contractor last name in passport HONG

TITLE Contractor Job Title ex. Project Manager

UNIT Contractor Company Unit or Section ex. Service Division

COMPANY Contractor Company Name N/A

KID (Korean Identification No.)

Contractor Korean ID (First 7 digit)

YYMMDD-X

ADDRESS Contractor Home Address N/A

MOBILE PHONE NO. Contractor Mobile Phone No. 010-XXXX-XXXX

VEHICLE PLATE NO. Contractor POV Plate No. Ex. 163 어 1345

VEHICLE MODEL/MFR

Contractor POV Model / Manufacturer ex. Sportage / KIA

VEHICLE TYPE/COLOR

Contractor POV Type / Color ex. SUV / White

5.2 Specific Task - General

5.2.1 The contractor shall provide all materials and specialized services required to support C4I Communication Tower owned by the 41st Signal Battalion. Each C4I Communication Tower sites Target maintenance services is as below.

[TABLE 5-3] Target C4I Communication Tower Maintenance Services

SITE Maintenance Services

CASEY TCF

(CP CASEY)

a. Lighting Protection, Bonding & Grounding

b. Beacon and Side Marker Light LED replacement

c. Cable Tray Maintenance

d. Tower Structure Safety Inspection

e. Tower Painting

CASEY TV HILL

(CP CASEY)

a. Lighting Protection, Bonding & Grounding

b. Beacon and Side Marker Light LED replacement

c. Cable Tray Maintenance

d. Tower Structure Safety Inspection

e. Tower Painting

CONCORD

(CONCORD)

a. Lighting Protection, Bonding & Grounding

b. Beacon and Side Marker Light LED replacement

c. Cable Tray Maintenance

d. Tower Structure Safety Inspection

e. Tower Painting

HUMPHREYS AM

(USAG HUMP)

a. Lighting Protection, Bonding & Grounding

b. Beacon and Side Marker Light LED replacement

c. Cable Tray Maintenance

d. Tower Structure Safety Inspection / Guy Wire Tensioning

e. Tower Painting

RICHMOND

(DAEJEON)

a. Lighting Protection, Bonding & Grounding

b. Beacon and Side Marker Light LED replacement

c. Cable Tray Maintenance

d. Tower Structure Safety Inspection

e. Tower Painting

5.3 Specific Task – Lightening Protection, Bonding Grounding

5.3.1 Contractor shall maintain the lightening protection and bonding grounding system to ensure that it is functioning correctly. This system is critical in protecting the tower and antenna from lightning strikes, power surges, and other electrical events.

5.3.2 All tower grounds must be checked and repaired if needed using exothermic welds.

5.3.3 Grounding must be validated by certified personnel. When guy wired are replaced, the contractor shall ensure tension requirements are met and the turnbuckles are greased.

5.3.4 Contractor shall provide C4I communication tower grounding resistance report and course of action.

5.4 Specific Task – Beacon and Side Marker Light LED replacement

5.4.1 Contractor shall replace tower light system, Beacon and Side Marker Light, to brand new LED light system comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular 47 CFR §§ 17.21-17.58.

5.4.2 Contractor shall install the UL Listed 110V power outlet with outdoor / waterproof certified in C4I Communication Tower area.

5.4.3 Contractor Shall provide ENG-FORM 4025 with product technical specification for COR/TI review and approval process.

5.5 Specific Task – Cable Tray Maintenance

5.5.1 Contractor shall perform the visual inspections: conduct visual inspections to identify any signs of damage or wear and tear in cable tray system including bending connection point.

5.5.2 Contractor shall repair cable tray system damaged area based on visual inspections: replace bolt and nuts, bended area.

5.5.3 Contractor shall provide proper cable connection and sealing for C4I facility cable entry point.

5.6 Specific Task – Tower Structure Safety Inspection / Guy Wire Tensioning

5.6.1 Contractor shall perform Visual Inspections: conduct visual inspections to identify any signs of damage or wear and tear. This includes checking for rust, corrosion, cracks, and loose bolts. Early identification of such issues can help prevent significant damage and costly repairs in the long run.

5.6.2 Repair/replace antenna footings and guy anchor points to comply with safety regulations and engineering structural requirements, if needed.

5.6.3 Bolts, nuts and washers holding the tower sections must be checked including torque values, also cleaned, or replaced as required.

5.6.4 All “U” bolt clamps made from treated rod shall be replaced with galvanized or stainless steel.

5.6.5 Repair of tower includes ladders, cages, walkway handrails, tower safety devices, and tower structural components.

5.6.6 Clean the tower and antenna support structures to remove debris, bird droppings, and other foreign objects.

The accumulation of these materials can create a hazard, affect signal transmission, and lead to structural damage.

5.6.7 Check and adjust the tension of the guy wires to ensure that the tower remains stable and upright. Improper tension can lead to instability, which can result in damage or collapse.

5.6.8 Conduct a structural analysis of the tower and antenna support structures to identify any potential issues.

This analysis helps us to identify if the structure is still fit for purpose or if any upgrades or repairs are required.

5.6.9 Contractor shall restore the structures as near as possible to the original configuration.

5.6.10. Contractor shall provide a copy of the inspection report in electronic format along with photos to the COR within 30 days after the inspections. at a minimum the contractor shall include the results of the following inspection tasks:

a. Visual tower inspections for connection and structural flaws.

b. Guy line tension check.

c. Visual anchor inspection.

d. Bolt and nut torque check.

e. Tower lighting check.

f. Tower vertical/level check.

g. Visual and electrical grounding and bonding checks

5.7 Specific Task – Tower Painting

5.7.1 Phase I: Tower Scrapping

a. Scraping of towers is required and shall comply with USFK, U.S. and ROK laws and/or regulations for removing lead-based paint and disposing of residue, then prime and paint towers.

b. Prior to painting, the contractor shall detach the transmission lines, inter bay cables and power dividers in order to clean, prime and paint behind them.

c. The contractor shall insure that the cables are not detached from more than three existing attachment points at any one time.

d. The contractor shall insure that the antenna coaxial connectors do not support the coaxial cables at any time.

e. When paint is completely dry, these items are to be securely fastened to their original positions.

f. Under no circumstances shall antenna fasteners, straps, feed connectors, transmission lines, guy wires or guy wire elements or inter-bay cables be painted.

g. The Contractor shall perform the following services in a professional manner providing materials and tools such as force fixtures and sanding tools to minimize vibrations, shocks or any other deleterious effects on the performance and service life of the tower.

h. Replaced sections shall be painted to match existing paint scheme on tower structure. Repair free standing steel tower structures as needed.

5.7.2 Phase II: Tower Surface Cleaning

a. All tower surfaces shall be scrapped.

b. The contractor shall perform the lead abatement in accordance with UFGS 02 82 33. 13 20 (Removal/Control and Disposal of Paint), UFGS 02 83 13. 00 20 (Lead in Construction and Disposal), and HED 2092 exposure assessment for workers exposed to lead-containing paint.

c. The abatement worker shall complete training required by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1025(1), 29 CFR1910.1200** or Korean Equivalent.

d. Only individuals trained in assessment and removal shall be allowed to conduct lead-based paint activities.

e. This surface preparation shall be continued to the extent required to remove all old paint to galvanized finish. Any surface showing rust shall be taken down to bare metal and bright metal surface revealed.

f. Any rust beneath the paint shall be removed and the metal sanded to obtain a bright metal surface. Particular attention shall be given to cleaning the edges of all tower’s structural members.

5.7.3 Phase III: Primer

a. Primer shall not be lead-based. Contractor shall provide a manufacturer test report to the COR for approval showing that there isn’t any lead in the primer prior to application.

b. Before applying the primer, all powered paint particles, dirt, oil, grease, bird droppings, or other surface contaminates shall be removed using brushes, rags and appropriate solvents for cleaning steel.

c. The primer coat shall not be applied until the tower has been inspected by the COR who will confirm that the tower is ready for primer coat.

d. Before any finished paint is applied to the tower, the primer paint must be completely dry.

5.7.4 Phase IV: Painting

a. Painting: Lead-based paint shall not be used to paint the towers. Contractor shall provide a manufacturer test report to the COR for approval showing that there isn’t any lead in the paint prior to application.

b. The communication towers shall be painted with the correct pattern in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration’s Publication No. AC 70/7460-IL.

c. One (1) primer coat, SSPC Paint 5 and two (2) finish coats shall be applied, TT-P-59 (orange) and TT-P-102 (white).

d. Alternately spaced bands of orange shall be applied to the tower structure with no bands being more than 100 feet or less the 1 ½ feet in width.

e. Painting shall not be accomplished when the outside temperature is below 7 degrees Centigrade or when a sharp drop in temperature is forecasted.

f. No painting shall commence when the structure is wet.

g. The tower structures together with associated items such as ladders; cages, walkway handrails; etc. shall be painted in accordance with international civil aviation organizations’ norms for aircraft hazards.

h. All surfaces shall be painted except, antennas, antenna supports (which fasten antennas to towers), wave guide supports, lightning rods, transmission lines, inter-bay cables, fanner straps, feed connectors, guy wires and guy wire elements and safety tracks.

i. Final coats of paint shall not be applied without the inspection and approval of the COR; and will be a minimum of 1/64” thick over the entire surface of the towers.

j. Upon completion of the tower painting the concrete base of the tower will be painted in grey upon final inspection by COR.

k. Paint colors and patterns shall be selected by the COR/ACOR.

l. The contractor shall replace or repair parts if they are found to be defective or damaged during the painting process, to include ladders, cages, walkway handrails; etc.

m. The Contractor shall provide all replacement and repair parts required, replace antenna mounting hardware with galvanized or stainless-steel hardware, and remove all unnecessary metal, such as pipes, antennas and mounting hardware identified by COR.

5.7.5 Phase V: Completion Mark and Cleanliness of Working Area

a. The contractor shall mark each tower upon completion of work. Towers shall be marked with the following:

1. Marking Plate Material: METAL

2. Marking Plate Size: ANSI D (34 X 22 Inch / 559 X 864 mm) or 600 X 900 mm

3. Color Scheme: UFC 3-120-01 DESIGN: SIGN STANDARDS Change 3, 12 December 2017

b. All cloth, cotton waste, oil, paint, thinner or any other combustible material shall be placed in closed metal containers and stored as designated by the COR.

c. Upon completion of work, all staging, scaffolding and containers shall be removed and sites shall be left in a clean condition.

[SAMPLE_5.1] COMPLETION MARK

5.7.8 Contractor Shall provide ENG-FORM 4025 with paint manufacturer product technical specification including MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for COR/TI review and approval process.

5.8. Contractor Qualification and Safety.

5.8.1 The contractor shall, at its own cost, be trained and certified to fulfill the requirements of this project.

5.8.2 The contractor shall ensure that all of the work done shall be done by qualified and experienced personnel.

5.8.3 The contractor and all employees working on site shall comply with all applicable health and safety regulations including, but not limited to, rules and regulations of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the local health and safety regulations of the Republic of Korea.

5.8.4 The contractor and all employees shall comply at all times with standards regarding work activities in and around the radio transmission facility including, but not limited to, OSHA General Industry Standard 29 CFR

1910.268 sub-section p.

5.8.5 The contractor shall ensure that all employees are familiar with the hazards associated with exposure to radiofrequency (RF) radiation and the precautions that must be taken when working in a "controlled" RF environment as described in FCC Rules, Part 1, section 1.310, as the same exists or may be amended from time to time.

5.8.6 Safety; EM385-1-1, General Safety Requirements, OSHA Standards 29 CFR Part 1910 and 1926, and any other applicable ROK safety laws shall apply to tower/antenna maintenance so as not to endanger lives or cause injuries to personnel.

5.8.7 The contractor shall always conduct operations in a safe manner and in accordance with all safety requirements and provisions. All personnel under contract shall have the appropriate training as required by applicable U.S., Federal regulations, and local law.

5.8.8 The contractor shall provide proper warning barricades, and/or lighting, marking on hazardous areas to alert pedestrians or vehicular traffic of work being performed.

5.8.9 Extreme caution shall be taken during adverse weather conditions, to prevent accidents or injury to personnel.

5.8.10 Towers shall be grounded at all times when work is being performed.

5.8.11 In the event of an accident or incident, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR or Contracting Officer. Where applicable the contractor shall provide for appropriate emergency first aid kit.

5.8.12 The contractor shall clean up target microwave tower site after project completion.

5.9 Contractor Report requirement

5.9.1 Maintenance Project Schedule & Safety Plan: Contractor shall provide a C4I Communication Tower Maintenance Schedule and Safety Plan within 14 calendar days after contract award including following information.

a. Project Schedule Chart

b. Safety Manager Designation

c. Incident Reporting Procedure

d. Emergency Plan

e. Working Site Safety Plan (Safety Sign & etc.)

f. Fall Protection Plan and Safety Gear list.

g. Safety Risk Management Process

h. Hot Work Permit Plan

i. Daily Checklist

5.9.2 Project Progress Report: Contractor shall provide a daily progress report of each individual Tower Maintenance project including following information.

j. Date

k. Project Site

l. Weather Condition

m. Temperature/Humidity

n. Safety Incident

o. Tower Maintenance Project Progress Status

p. Site Photos

5.9.3 Project Completion Report: The contractor shall provide the Tower Maintenance project completion report per each site including following information.

a. Tower Maintenance Project Completion

b. Contractor QC Inspection Report

c. Government QA Inspection Report

d. Certificate of project Completion

PART 6. M/W SITE TECHNICAL REFRENCES – SITE DRAWINGS

[Reference 1: C4I Communication Tower Drawing - CASEY TCF]

: Will be provided after contract award due to security reason.

[Reference 2: C4I Communication Tower Drawing - CASEY TV HILL]

[Reference 3: C4I Communication Tower Drawing: CONCORD]

[Reference 4: C4I Communication Tower Drawing: HUMPHREYS AM]

[Reference 5: C4I Communication Tower Drawing: RICHMOND]

PART 7. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

7.0 Applicable Publications (Current Editions)

7.1. The Contractor shall abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

PUBLICATIONS TITLE

TM 5-618 Paints and Protective Coatings

FED-STD-595B Color Used in Government Procurement

DOD-P-15328D solvent (wash coat)

TT-P-641G / TT-E-489J paint primer / paint, enamel, (white 17875 / orange 12197 / grey 16251)

FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No: 70/7460-

IL

Obstruction Marking and Lighting

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70 National Electrical Code 2017

NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace 2017

Engineering Manual (EM) 385-l-1 Safety and Health Requirements

AC 7017460-Lk Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular

Army Regulation (AR) 385-10 The Army Safety Program

Army Regulation (AR) 200-1 Environmental Protection and Enhancement

Army Regulation (AR) 385-40 Accident Reporting and Records

FM 11-487-21 Standard Installation Practices: Antenna Systems-Anchors and Supports

FM 11-487-27 Standard Installation Practices: Erection of Steel Towers

TWEIA-222 F Structural standards for steel antenna towers and antenna supporting structures

Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)Standards

- Part 1926.62 For Construction

TIA-607-C (Revision of TIA-607-B) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and…