Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf
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This document is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a non-personal services contract to provide inspection and testing of Aerial Ladders for U.S. Forces Korea Army Garrisons in South Korea. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform operational tests and inspections on Aerial devices located at U.S. Forces Korea Army Garrisons Humphreys, Daegu, Yongsan, and Camp Carroll. The services include visual inspections, non-destructive tests, operational tests, and functional tests to ensure the aerial firefighting equipment is safe and reliable. The contract will be for a one-year performance period, with inspections required annually, after major repairs/overhauls, and when the aerial device could have been subjected to unusual operating conditions. The contractor must comply with NFPA 1911 standards and provide key personnel, including a Level II Non-destructive Testing technician, and submit various deliverables throughout contract performance.
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MAY 2024
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
Annual Certification-Testing and Inspecting Firefighting
Aerial Ladders Republic of Korea AREA 1-4
May 28, 2024
Part 1 General Information
1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.
1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide inspection and testing of Aerial Ladders.
1.2 Background: Aerial Ladders require a yearly certification which is inspection and testing to ensure performance in safety and reliable while responding to an emergency.
1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform operational tests and inspections on Aerial devices located at U.S.
Forces Korea Army Garrisons Humphreys, Daegu, Yongsan, and Camp Carroll. The Contractor shall perform required services in strict compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1911 Section 22 and all other terms and conditions contained herein.
1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide all inspections shall be conducted to NFPA standard and conducted at the following times:
(1) At least Annually.
(2) After a major repair or overhaul.
(3) When the aerial device could have been subjected to unusual operating conditions of stress or load.
1.5 General Information:
1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.
The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within (10 days) after date of contract award (Deliverable # A.001).
The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within (5 days). If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have (5 days) to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than ( 7 days) prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:
(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team;
(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals);
(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;
(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance;
(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items
(Paragraph 1.7 Key Control);
(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided
Equipment / Materials;
(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and
(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.
1.5.1.1 RESERVED.
1.5.1.2 RESERVED.
1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).
1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.)
deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.
1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work (shall not) be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.
When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.
New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th
1.5.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: Work (not shall ) be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.
Designated Holidays:
Date Name of Holiday 1 and *2 January New Year's Day *Last day ofDecember and 1 & 2 January (Lunar Calendar Year)
Lunar New Year Day
1 March Independence Movement Day 8 April (Lunar Calendar Year) Buddha's Day 1 May Labor Day **5 May Children's Day 6 June Memorial Day 15 August Liberation Day **14, 15 and 16 August (Lunar Calendar Year)
Chusok
3 October National Foundation Day 9 October Hangeul Day 25 December Christmas Day
*2 January is not actual ROK legal public holiday but is listed in USFK Regulation 690-1 as official Korean holidays.
**Alternate days off for Lunar New Year, Chusok, and Children's Day will be provided when they fall on Sundays or other Korean public holidays. The alternate days off will be observed on the first non-holiday in the week.
*** Any other day designated as temporary holiday by ROK Government.
1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.
1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0800 to 1630 Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.
1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0800 to 1630 Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.
1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0800 to 1630 Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.
1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: RESERVED.
1.5.5 Training Holidays: Military personnel training holidays are compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday. However, announced training holidays or exodus of military personnel may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.
1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed
1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.
1.6.1 Security Program: RESERVED.
1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED.
1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by AR 604-5, AR 606-15, and USFK Regulation 190-7.Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.
The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.
The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.
1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within 7 days after contract award (Deliverable # B.001). The log must at a minimum contain the following information name, phone number, address and email. The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes to the log (Deliverable # B.002).
1.6.3.1.1 Pass or Badge: In addition, the contractor shall ensure that each of its employees requiring entry possesses an identification badge or pass as may be required: (1) by the Provost Marshall for the area in which the contract work is to be performed, for entry onto U.S.
Army installations. Each employee shall be required to wear his badge upon his person at all
LOCATION BUILDING NUMBER AREA
Camp Humphreys, Pyongtaek 889 III Camp Carroll, Waegwan 323 IV Camp Henry, Daegu 1420 IV USAG Yongsan 4203 II times while on duty within a U.S. Government installation or at such times and places where identification is required. In the event that the Contractor’s employment of anyone for performance of this contract terminates or is suspended, or that any contractor employee otherwise is removed from performance of this contract, the Contractor shall recover from each such employee all identification items, including passes, that tend to associate the employee with this contract, and shall return to the COR any such identification items and passes that the Government previously issued.
1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within 2 business days.
(Deliverable # C.001).
1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within 2 business days. (Deliverable # D.001).
1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: RESERVED.
1.6.4 Background Checks: Favorable local background check must perfomed on each contractor.
1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to U.S and host nation if OCONUS background checks. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within 7 business days. of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (Deliverable # E.001). The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within 48 hours of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number (Deliverable # E.002).
When the Government awards a non-personal services contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable background check would be grounds for termination.
1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Local national and third country national Contractors that work with or teach youths under the age of 18 years are subject to background checks as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. As a minimum prior to beginning performance, Contractors employing local national and third country nationals shall furnish the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager current documents required for working on a US installation, no later than no later than five (5) days after contract award (Deliverable # F.001). Forwarding correspondence from the Contractors shall identify the associated contract number.
1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13.”).
1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.
1.7 Key Control: RESERVED.
1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, 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, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.
1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter.
Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.
1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that 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, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.
1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Level II Non-destructive Testing (NDT) technician. The name of this person and an Alternate Level II NDT technician, who shall act for the Contractor when the Level II NDT technician is absent, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each of these individuals, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than “no later than five (5) days after contract award. (Deliverable # G.001). Acceptance of the CV by the Contracting Officer is required before these individuals are permitted to perform any task on this contract.
Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:
a. Level II NDT technician: The Level II NDT technician should be certified in the test method used, as specified in ASNT CP 189, Standard for Qualification and Certification of Non-destructive Testing Personnel. The contractor shall meet the the following ten (10) listed standards and codes used in manufacturing and testing of Aerial Device Equipment.
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
2. American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
3. American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)
4. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
6. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
7. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
8. Society of Automotive Engineer (SAE)
9. American Welding Society (AWS)
10. Department of Industrial Safety (DIS)
1.10.1 Non-Key Personnel: Trainees and personnel certified to Level I in the test method used shall be permitted to conduct the non-destructive tests so long as they work under the direct and immediate supervision of either a Level II or an ASNT Level III technician holding current certification in the same test method. A list of non-key personnel with resume shall be provided. (Deliverable # G.002). Acceptance of the non-key personnel by the Contracting Officer is required before these individuals are permitted to perform any task on this contract.
Non-Key personnel shall follow all procedures as a key personnel according to this PWS.
1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.
1.12.1 RESERVED.
1.12.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). Contractor personnel shall at all times clearly identify themselves as contractors while performing any duties under this contract in a government workplace. Contractor personnel shall wear a badge, prominently displayed, that clearly identifies the company that they work for and their name / title. In lieu of this requirement, contractor personnel may choose to wear a contractor uniform that also meets the same identification requirements (at no cost to the government).
1.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel throughout Republic of Korea to the following locations: Camp Humphreys, Camp Carroll, Camp Henry, and Yongsan. The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval and authorization at least 30 days prior to scheduled travel. (Deliverable # H.001).
1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): All other direct cost shall be approved by the COR prior to making any purchases. The contractor shall provide receipts to support the approved amount to the COR. Failure to provide approval, authorization and receipts shall be deemed non-compliant for payment acceptance.
1.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.
1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.
1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.
1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than 5 days (Deliverable # I.001) prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.
1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): 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 (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. 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 (Deliverable # J.001) The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. 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.
1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period: RESERVED.
1.21 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:
The contractor shall comply with all pertinent requirements of the U.S. Army and USAG Fire Protection and Safety Regulations or Laws, whichever is more stringent, to ensure compliance by all subcontractors.
1.21.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)), and Republic of Korea applicable Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations.
The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of the EM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:
(a) Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1; will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel (Deliverable # K.001) Specific requirements for development of the Accident Prevention Plan are found in 01.A and Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. EM 385-1-1 is available online at www.usace.army.mil.
(b) Before beginning each activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work, activity hazard analysis (AHA) shall be prepared by the Contractor performing the work activity (See paragraph 01.a.09 of EM 385-1-1);
(c) The Contractor shall require subcontractors to submit their plan of operations showing methods they propose to use in accomplishing major phases of work;
(d) The Contractor shall discuss the plans in conferences convened by the Contracting
Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of operation. Plans shall include all pertinent information such as layout of haul roads, access roads, storage areas, electrical distribution lines, methods of providing minimum exposure to overhead loads, and methods of access to work areas. The plan for accomplishing the initial work phase shall be submitted within fifteen
(15) calendar days after award of the contract. Plans for subsequent major phases of work shall be submitted no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to initiation of work on each major phase; and
(e) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:
(i) Short sleeve shirt;
(ii) Long trousers;
(iii) Steel-toed safety boots; and
(iv) Hard hat.
1.21.1.1 In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes.
The Contractor shall indicate its plan for compliance considering conditions of the work described by the design, technical proposal, operational activities of the Government or others in the area of the work, identification of the coordinator, and implementation of all other accident prevention provisions of this contract.
1.21.1.2 RESERVED.
1.22 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.
1.22.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: The Contractor shall ensure that all of its operations and activities conform to the Republic of Korea major environmental laws and related regulations are as follows:
The Framework Act on Environmental Policy The Environmental Impact Assessment Act The Act on the Integrated Control of Pollutant-Discharging Facilities The Act on the Control and Aggravated Punishment of Environmental Offences The Environment Dispute Mediation Act The Act on Liability for Environmental Damage and Relief Thereof The Framework Act on Sustainable Development The Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Coping with Climate
Crisis The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have received appropriate levels of training in the handling, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous material. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor controlled activities on Republic of Korea military installations.
If contract requires the use of hazardous materials/substances, the Contractor shall, prior to mobilization, inform the Contracting Officer (KO)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of the types and amount of hazardous materials needed to be brought onto the Garrison in order to fulfill their contractual requirements. Contractor shall also provide the Safety Data Sheets, storage requirements and proposed storage locations for the hazardous material.
The KO/COR shall provide a copy of this information to the Garrison Fire Department-DPW and the USAG-LRC (Area I, II, III, IV) Environmental Division.
Prior to contract completion, the Contractor shall remove all hazardous materials and dispose of all hazardous waste (HW) generated in accordance with Final Governing Standards USAG-LRC (Area I, II, III, IV) Environmental Division and applicable Republic of Korea environmental laws/standards. A copy of the HW disposal documents must be forwarded to the HW program manager at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division.
The Contractor shall clean up at its own expense any contamination, including soil and ground water contamination caused by hazardous materials/substances brought onto the garrison, or by his activities. The Contractor must immediately report any hazardous substance spills to the Garrison Fire Department.
1.23 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.
1.23.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within 14 days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 14 days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion (Deliverable # L.001) for each Contractored employee and subcontractored employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 14 days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training (Deliverable # L.002) every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies
If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training.
Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 14 days after completion of the training.
1.23.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within of employment 14 days under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 14 days after completion of the training (Deliverable # M.001) OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 14 days after completion of the training (Deliverable # M.002)
If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training.
Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 14 days.
1.23.3 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 14 days after the contract is awarded and within 14 days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within 14 days after the contract is awarded and within 14 days after new employees commence contract performance (Deliverable # N.001) Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 14 days after completion of the training (Deliverable # N.002) Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site:
http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx
1.23.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training: RESERVED.
1.23.4.1 RESERVED.
1.23.4.2 RESERVED.
1.23.4.3 RESERVED.
1.23.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): RESERVED.
1.24 Authorization to Perform Services in Republic of Korea
1.24.1 Contractors performing services in the Republic of Korea (ROK) shall comply with South Korean laws. The Contractor shall determine whether performance requires registration with South Korean authorities or authorization to do business in Republic of Korea and, if so, shall comply with all requirements. Whether or not registration or authorization to do business is required, the Contractor shall determine what documents or authorization its employees and any subcontractor employees must possess to work in Republic of Korea. The Contractor shall ensure affirmatively that its employees and subcontractor employees possess such documents or authorizations.
1.24.2 Contractor employees who: (a) are not nationals of South Korean or other Asian countries; (b) are not members of the force, the civilian component or their dependents; or c) do not have assimilated status under Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
1.24.3 By acceptance of and performance under this contract, the Contractor affirms that it has complied with the requirements above. Compliance with this requirement and Republic of Korea law is a material contract requirement. Noncompliance by the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier shall be grounds for issuing a negative past performance evaluation and terminating this contract for default.
1.25 Notice to Proceed: RESERVED.
1.26 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: The Contractor certifies that all electrical and electronic equipment and appliances furnished are in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU. For radio transmitting and telecommunication devices furnished in the FRG, the Contractor certifies that all such items have been approved by the Bundesamt fuer Zulassungen. Any penalties for noncompliance imposed by the Government of the European country where the equipment or appliances are delivered or product liability claims caused by interference generated by furnished appliances or equipment are solely the responsibility of the Contractor.
1.27 Government Property and Services: RESERVED.
1.28 Conventional Forces Europe (CFE) Treaty Verification Inspection:Contractor-owned or controlled structures and containers located on U.S. Government installations are subject to short-notice inspections by CFE treaty inspection teams. The Government will endeavor to provide the Contractor as much notice as possible in the event of such inspections. The contractor shall provide access to such structures and containers at the request of the Government. The Contractor shall report such inspections to the KO through the COR in writing within ten (10) calendar days of completion of the inspection. Contractor-owned or controlled structures and/or containers on U.S. installations may have to be inspected to comply with the CFE treaty even if Contractor personnel are unavailable to provide access.
Any costs borne by the Contractor or any impact on contract performance as a result of the inspection will be a matter of negotiation between the Contractor and the KO.
PART 2
DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS
2. Definitions and Acronyms
2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.
Contracting Officer – means a person with the 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.
Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, Contracting Officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing other surveillance support personnel to assist the COR when needed, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”
Contractor – means a supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.
Contractor-acquired Property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.
Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.
Defective Service – means a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.
Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.
Government-furnished Property – As reflected in FAR 52.245-1, Government-furnished Property “means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract
Government Property - means all property owned or leased by the Government.Government property includes both Government-furnishedand Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.
Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.
High Level Objective (HLO) – means a key overarching result-based objective for a project necessary to achieve the project’s vision. HLOs are similar to Level 2 in a Work Breakdown Structure. Each HLO may contain several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective.
Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.
Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.
Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document, and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.
Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.
Statement – means the specific results-based activities required to satisfy HLOs. A statement contains a result, the context of the statement, and the required action(s). Statements focus on “what” is to be accomplished; however they are not prescriptive in describing “how” the outcome is to be achieved. Each HLO may have several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective. Statements are similar to Level 3 in a Work Breakdown Structure.
Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.
Work Day - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.
Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.
2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be included in an acquisition, the following provides a list of acronyms commonly used in the acquisition field.
ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AE Army in Europe AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AHA Activity Hazard Analysis AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation AT Anti-terrorism ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System CAC Common Access Card CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFE Conventional Forces Europe CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DoD Department of Defense DPW Department of Public Works FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FRG Federal Republic of Germany GFP Government Furnished Property HLO High Level Objective HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 IA Information Awareness IAC Installation Access Control IACO Installation Access Control Office
ID Identification IGCE Independent Government Cost Estimate IT Information Technology JTR Joint Travel Regulation JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System KO Contracting Officer LRC Logistics Readiness Center OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OPSEC Operations Security NDT Non-destructive Testing PA Property Administrator PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity RCO Regional Contracting Office SIGE Safety and Health Protection Plan TE Technical Exhibit USAG United States Army Garrison USAREUR United States Army Europe UOM Unit of Measure
PART 3
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES
3. Government Property and Services
3.1 Services: RESERVED.
3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide access to the vehicle locations outlined in this PWS, after all neccessary vetting is done according to this PWS. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.
3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide access to utilities as needed to perform tests.The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves, light switches, etc. after using the required amount to accomplish tasks requiring the use of the utilities.
3.4 Equipment: The government will provide access to the following equipment:
Yongsan 2012 KME 109ft Aerial cat straight ladder
Humphrey 2008 Pierce-Arrow 100ft platform ladder Daegu 2000 E, HP75 One, 75 ft straight ladder Camp Carroll 2001 E, HP75, One, 75ft straight ladder
3.5 Special Tooling and Test Equipment: RESERVED.
3.6 Materials: The Government will provide if requested the last report on the aerial ladders.
3.7 Training: Reference PWS sections: 1.23 for all required trainings.
3.8 Common Access Cards (CAC): RESERVED.
PART 4
CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES
4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services
4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish special tools, hand tools or any material that is needed to certify the aerial ladders.
4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: RESERVED.
4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall provide Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, Office supplies and materials needed in the performance of this contract.
4.4 Vehicles and Equipment: RESERVED.
4.5 Background Checks): The Contractor shall provide Background Checks in accordance with this PWS 1.6.4 and as determined by the Government.
PART 5
SPECIFIC TASKS
5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for testing and inspection on the aerial ladders. The contractor shall develop a four-part integral phase testing and inspection regiment to ensure that the aerial firefighting equipment being used by the Government (Fire and Emergency Services, Fire Station, Yongsan, Humphreys, Daegu, Camp Carroll) is…
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