Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement_as of 9 Aug 26.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Weed Control and Vegetation Management Services

1.0 General Information

1.1 Introduction

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a comprehensive weed control and vegetation management program for multiple facilities at the 704th Test Group, Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), NM. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform these services.

1.2 Background

Unwanted vegetation growth in gravel and paved areas around facilities presents a fire hazard, interferes with operations, and degrades the professional appearance of the installation. This PWS aims to mitigate these issues through the professional application of herbicides.

1.3 Scope

The Contractor shall deliver pre- and post-emergent herbicide control methods to address broadleaf weeds and grasses. The herbicidal treatment must cover all paved and gravel areas, including but not limited to roads, walkways, storage yards, fence lines, and the immediate vicinities of buildings and equipment as specified in Appendix A.

1.4 Period of Performance

The Period of Performance shall consist of a continuous five (5) year ordering period.

Individual Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) calls may be issued at any time during this 60-month ordering window.

Ordering Period Anticipated Dates

Ordering Year 1 1 October 2026 – 30 September 2027

Ordering Year 2 1 October 2027 – 30 September 2028

Ordering Year 3 1 October 2028 – 30 September 2029

Ordering Year 4 1 October 2029 – 30 September 2030

Ordering Year 5 1 October 2030 – 30 September 2031

1.5 Place of Performance

All work shall be performed at Holloman AFB, NM, at the specific locations detailed in Appendix A.

2.0 Performance Requirements & Deliverables

2.1 Task 1: Herbicide Application

2.1.1 Schedule

Due to an anticipated BPA start date of 1 October, Ordering Year 1 shall consist of one (1) full application during the Fall period (October–November). All subsequent ordering years (Ordering Years 2 through 5) shall consist of a minimum of two (2) full applications per year.

To ensure maximum effectiveness, applications must be administered outside of the New Mexico monsoon season (defined as June 15th to September 30th). Recommended application periods are Spring (March–May) and Fall (October–November).

2.1.2 Technical Specifications

The contractor shall use herbicides that provide both pre-emergent (to prevent new growth) and post-emergent (to kill existing growth) control. Based on historical effectiveness, the following products or their EPA-approved equivalents are recommended:

• Whiteout (EPA REG NO. 34704-1032)

• Pendulum AquaCap (EPA REG NO. 241-416)

• Makaze (EPA REG NO. 34704-890)

• A surfactant/adjuvant such as LI-700

• A visual marking dye such as Turf Trax Blue Dye

2.1.3 Safety and Application

All chemicals must be applied in accordance with EPA regulations and manufacturer instructions. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent drift and damage to non-target vegetation or property.

2.2 Task 2: Performance Warranty

2.2.1 Regrowth Treatment

The Contractor shall provide a two (2) month spot spray warranty after each full application. During this warranty period, the Contractor shall return to treat any new weed growth in the serviced areas at no additional cost to the Government.

2.3 Task 3: Reporting

2.3.1 Service Report

Within 72 hours of completing each application, the Contractor shall submit a detailed service report to the Government point of contact. The report must include the date and time of service, a list of all buildings/areas treated, the types and quantities of chemicals used, and the name and license number of the applicator.

3.0 Contractor Qualifications

3.1 Licensing

The Contractor and all personnel applying pesticides must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) for the duration of the agreement. A copy of this license must be provided with the bid/proposal.

4.0 Additional Information

Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)

a. Contractors shall not:

1. Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.

2. For the purposes of Department of the Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086[AR2]) are Class I ODSs:

a. Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;

3. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-216, and CFC- 217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and

a. Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.

Health and Safety on Government Installations In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

1. Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

2. Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

3. The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

4. Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

Appendix A: List of Treatment Areas

The Contractor is solely responsible for attending the site visit, performing their own measurements for the locations listed below, and developing a proposal based on their findings.

Location/Building Number(s)

NRTF Facilities

BLDG 1262 and BLDG 1258

746 TS Facilities

BLDGs 1254, 1255, 1256, 1260, 1261, 1263, 1265, 1273, 1279, 1280

704 TSS Facilities

BLDGs 1085, 1086, 1088, 1078, TG sign, playground and pavilion

Roadsides from sign to/around 1028, 1020, 1074

BLDGs 1049 and 1051

BLDGs 1022 and 1026 Compound

BLDG 1030 Spraying 50 ft out from building

BLDG 1090 Compound

846 TS Facilities

BLDGs 1172, 1174, 1179 & surrounding areas

BLDGs 1173, 1178, 1185 & surrounding areas

BLDGs 1166, 1604 & surrounding structures

BLDGs 1189 & surrounding area

BLDGs 1175 & 1645

BLDGs 1176, 1167, 1168 area

BLDGs 1177, 1640, 1169, 1157

BLDGs 1151, 1152, 1153 area

BLDGs 1160 & 1159

BLDGs 1625 & adjacent building

BLDGs 1629 & 1627

BLDGs 1161 & 1158

BLDGs 1165 & 1605

East & West Stapp Rail Girder (20 miles)

BLDG 1164

BLDG 1170, BLDG 1171, & Volley Ball Pit

BLDG 1180, BLDG 1183, BLDG 1184, BLDG 1186

Sled Park

Mach 10 Sign