Attachment 1 - PWS for CNF Integrated Fire Protection Systems (AUG 2026).pdf

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Performance Work Statement CNF Integrated Fire Protection Systems

General Requirements

This is a non-personal services contract to support multiple fire protection systems for the Forest Service, Chugach National Forest (CNF), Southeast Alaska. The Government shall 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.

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to ensure fire alarm systems (FAS), fire suppression systems (FSS), backflow preventers, and fire extinguishers are fully functional, compliant with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, certified, and ready for emergency use.

2.0 Description of Services

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and all other items and non-personal services necessary to support multiple fire protection systems for the Forest Service, Chugach National Forest, located in Southcentral Alaska. Services include, but are not limited to, inspection, testing, certification, maintenance, installation, repair, replacement, and disposal of fire protection systems and equipment to ensure all units remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. All services shall be performed in accordance with (IAW) this Performance Work Statement (PWS), the manufacturer’s technical manuals for each system or equipment type, and all applicable local, state, and federal standards, laws, and regulations.

3.0 Place of Performance

The work shall be performed at multiple CNF facilities located throughout Southcentral Alaska: Girdwood, Seward, and Cordova. The Girdwood and Seward sites are accessible by road, while the Cordova sites are accessible only via airplane and/or ferry.

4.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance (POP) shall be as outlined below.

Period POP Start Date POP End Date Base Period Date of Award 31 August 2027 Option Period 1 (12-Month Option Period) 1 September 2027 31 August 2028 Option Period 2 (12-Month Option Period) 1 September 2028 31 August 2029 Option Period 3 (12-Month Option Period) 1 September 2029 31 August 2030 Option Period 4 (12-Month Option Period) 1 September 2030 31 August 2031

5.0 Contract Type

The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements, Service Contract with up to a 5-Year Ordering Period. Performance shall be made only as authorized by Task Orders issued IAW the Ordering Clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations Clause or elsewhere in this contract, the contractor shall furnish to the Government all services specified in the Schedule of Items and called for by orders issued IAW the Ordering Clause.

6.0 Government Regular Working Hours

The Government's regular working hours are Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1630, except federal holidays or when the government installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government directed closings.

7.0 Federal Observed Holidays

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When a federal holiday occurs on a Saturday, federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a federal holiday occurs on a Sunday, federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday observance. Below is the list of recognized federal holidays:

Federal Holidays New Year’s Day (January) Juneteenth Day (June) Veteran’s Day (November) Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday (January) Independence Day (July) Thanksgiving Day (November) President’s Day (February) Labor Day (September) Christmas Day (December) Memorial Day (May) Columbus Day (October)

8.0 Government Key Personnel

Contracting Officer (CO): The CO is the only person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts;

make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government; and legally bind the government. The CO shall ensure that the contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The CO shall determine and document the final assessment of the contractor's performance in the government’s past performance tracking system.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): A COR may be assigned to this contract to monitor all technical aspects and assist in contract administration. The COR may be 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 communication with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract;

issue written interpretations of technical requirements (without increasing or decreasing contract scope), including Government drawings designs, and specifications; monitor contractor's performance and notify both the CO and contractor of deficiencies; and provide site entry of contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract or any resulting task orders.

9.0 Contractor Hours of Operations

The contractor is responsible for conducting business during government regular working hours, and to maintain at all times an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS.

10.0 Contractor Key Personnel

Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a Contract Manager and designated alternate, as applicable, who has full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available during the Government's regular working hours.

Quality Control Representative: The contractor shall provide a Quality Control Representative who shall be responsible for the contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed IAW the PWS. The Quality Control Representative shall implement and maintain full compliance of the QCP throughout the contract period.

11.0 Contractor Special Qualifications

The contractor shall, at no additional cost to the government, obtain all licenses and permits required for performance of work and for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

The contractor shall hold a current certification in fire protection services, demonstrate experience with all applicable NFPA and OSHA standards, and maintain the licenses and insurance required to perform inspection, maintenance, testing, and certification of fire protection systems.

12.0 Post-Award Conference and Periodic Progress Meetings

The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office. The CO and/or COR shall meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the CO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

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13.0 Changes

The quantities specified in the Schedule of Items are estimates only and are not guaranteed quantities. The government reserves the right to add, remove, or change the items and quantities to be supplied/serviced under this contract, as required. Price adjustments for these changes shall be based on the rates specified in the Schedule of Items for identical or similar items. Changes will only be authorized by a warranted CO.

14.0 Travel

The contractor is responsible for all travel to and from the designated work site locations.

15.0 Inspection and Acceptance

Any inspection and acceptance will be at the location specified in the contract. The designated COR will act as the representative of the CO for purposes of inspection and acceptance of services to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of the subject contract. The COR has no authority to make any changes to the terms and conditions of the contract.

16.0 Invoicing and Payment

All contractor invoices shall be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (www.ipp.gov) using contract line item numbers (CLINs). The contractor shall be required to establish account(s), access method(s), log-in(s), and necessary training in order to submit invoices through IPP. Invoices not submitted via IPP shall not be accepted or paid.

17.0 Service Interruptions

If any services must be interrupted (even temporarily) due to maintenance of contract work, the contractor shall notify the CO and COR at least 5 business days in advance. If the service is due to an emergency breakdown, the contractor shall notify the CO and COR as soon as practicable.

18.0 Security

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided to the contractor for contractor use under this contract. At the close of each work period, all government property shall be secured.

19.0 Access to Government Facilities

The contractor shall coordinate all contractor personnel access to government facilities with the COR at least 10 business days prior to any scheduled service or visit. Only contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have access to government facilities. If no coordination is made, access will be denied. Contractor personnel entering government facilities shall abide by all security regulations.

20.0 Identification of Contractor Employees

All contract personnel working in situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves by wearing clearly written and visible nametags at all times, as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

21.0 Conduct of Contractor Personnel

The CO may require the contractor to remove from the work site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor employee shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the CO that such action is in the best interests of the government. Such removal from the work site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this PWS.

22.0 Safety

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Contractor activities shall be conducted in a safe manner that minimizes accidents as well as any impacts on Government operations and members of the public. Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards, including safety and occupational health requirements, as well as any additional specific requirement contained in this PWS.

23.0 Storage and Disposition of Materials

The contractor shall not store material and equipment in the work area without approval and coordination with the government. Materials and equipment approved for storage shall be placed in a safe and secure location and shall not hinder service to the equipment. No flammable liquids shall be stored near the equipment. Flammable liquids must be placed in an approved flammable locker. The contractor shall dispose all debris and spent material at an approved off-site location. The contractor shall dispose of all material in an environmentally sound manner at no additional cost to the government.

Technical Requirements

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and all other items and non-personal services necessary to support multiple fire protection systems for the Forest Service, Chugach National Forest, located in Southcentral Alaska. Services include, but are not limited to, inspection, testing, certification, maintenance, installation, repair, replacement, and disposal of fire protection systems and equipment to ensure all units remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. All services shall be performed IAW this PWS, the manufacturer’s technical manuals for each system or equipment type, and all applicable local, state, and federal standards, laws, and regulations.

The contractor will be responsible for visiting each location and inspecting each unit in its installed location. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all services with the COR at least 10 business days in advance.

The work to be performed (type of service, frequency, facility, location, and period of performance) shall be specified and funded at the task order level.

The following establishes the required tasks and the minimum acceptable levels of service.

24.0 Task 1 – Fire Alarm Systems – Annual Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Maintenance

The contractor shall perform inspection, testing, certification, preventive maintenance, and minor repair services to all fire alarm systems (FAS) located at the sites listed in TAB 1 of Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems. Services shall be performed once a year (at intervals of 48-56 weeks) in accordance with NFPA 72.

Inspection, Testing, and Certification: The contractor shall perform annual inspection and testing on all FAS to certify each system in accordance with NFPA 72. Each FAS shall be tagged with date of inspection and technician’s name. An inspection and testing form shall be completed for each FAS (use the recommended NFPA 72 Inspection and Testing Form or an approved equal form). A copy of each completed form and a copy of each FAS certification shall be submitted to the COR in PDF format, via email, no later than (NLT) 10 business days after work performance. The original forms and certifications shall be sent to the corresponding on-site Forest Service Point of Contact (list to be provided after contract award).

Preventive Maintenance and Minor Repairs: The contractor shall perform annual preventive maintenance and minor repairs on all FAS to ensure continuous and reliable operation of the systems. The contractor shall submit a report of the maintenance and repair services performed on each FAS. The report shall be submitted to the COR in PDF format, via email, NLT 10 business days after work performance. At a minimum, the report shall contain the following information: type of work, detailed work description, work results, date and time of work, specific location, and technician’s name. The following work is not considered minor repairs: panel replacement, panel installation, upgrades to FAS, replacement of FAS, and installation of new FAS.

Impairments or Deficiencies: If an impairment or deficiency is discovered during the performance of Task 1, the contractor shall notify the COR within 3 business days of the discovery. If the impairment or deficiency requires work not covered under Task 1, such work shall be handled as Over and Above Work.

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Equipment: Refer to TAB 1 in Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems for a complete listing of all FAS covered under this contract. Additional FAS may be added IAW Section 13.0 of this PWS. FAS listed may also be upgraded during the performance of this contract.

Access to Fire Alarm Devices in Elevator Shafts: There is a fire alarm sensor located at the top of the elevator shaft in the CRD Administrative Office that may require access assistance from an elevator technician. The contractor shall coordinate the inspection of fire alarm devices within elevator shafts with the elevator maintenance contractor, if needed. The COR will provide the point-of-contact information for the elevator maintenance contractor after contract award.

25.0 Task 2 – Fire Suppression Systems – Annual Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Maintenance

The contractor shall perform inspection, testing, certification, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs services to all fire suppression systems (FSS) located at the sites listed in TAB 2 of Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems. Services shall be performed once a year (at intervals of 48-56 weeks).

Inspection, Testing, and Certification: The contractor shall perform annual inspection and testing on all FSS to certify each system in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Each FSS shall be tagged with date of inspection and technician’s name. An inspection and testing form shall be completed for each FSS. A copy of each completed form and a copy of each FSS certification shall be submitted to the COR in PDF format, via email, NLT 10 business days after work performance. The original forms and certifications shall be sent to the corresponding on-site Forest Service Point of Contact (list to be provided after contract award).

Preventive Maintenance and Minor Repairs: The contractor shall perform annual preventive maintenance and minor repairs on all FSS to ensure continuous and reliable operation of the systems. The contractor shall submit a report of the maintenance and repair services performed on each FSS. The report shall be submitted to the COR in PDF format, via email, NLT 10 business days after work performance. At a minimum, the report shall contain the following information: type of work, detailed work description, work results, date and time of work, specific location, and technician’s name. The following work is not considered minor repairs: upgrades to FSS, replacement of FSS, and installation of new FSS.

o Fusible links and CO2 cartridges shall be replaced annually.

Impairments or Deficiencies: If an impairment or deficiency is discovered during the performance of Task 2, the contractor shall notify the COR within 3 business days of the discovery. If the impairment or deficiency requires work not covered under Task 2, such work shall be handled as Over and Above Work.

Equipment: Refer to TAB 2 in Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems for a complete listing of all FSS covered under this contract. Additional FSS may be added IAW Section 13.0 of this PWS. FSS listed may also be

26.0 Task 3 – Backflow Preventers – Annual Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Maintenance

The contractor shall perform inspection, testing, certification, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs services to all backflow preventers (BFPs) located at the sites listed in TAB 3 of Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems. Services shall be performed once a year (at intervals of 48-56 weeks).

Inspection, Testing, and Certification: The contractor shall perform annual inspection and testing on all BFPs to certify each system IAW the most recent editions of ANSI/AWWA C510-97 or ANSI/AWWA C511-97 adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(b) to meet State laws. If the BFP is located in a confined space, the contractor shall follow all OSHA confined space regulations. Each BFP shall be tagged with date of inspection and technician’s name. An inspection and testing form shall be completed for each BFP. A copy of each completed form and a copy of each BFP certification shall be submitted to the COR in PDF format, via email, NLT 10 business days after work performance. The original forms and certifications shall be sent to the corresponding on-site Forest Service Point of Contact (list to be provided after contract award).

Preventive Maintenance and Minor Repairs: The contractor shall perform annual preventive maintenance and minor repairs on all BFPs to ensure continuous and reliable operation of the systems. The contractor shall submit a report of the maintenance and repair services performed on each BFP. The report shall be submitted to the

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COR in PDF format, via email, NLT 10 business days after work performance. At a minimum, the report shall contain the following information: type of work, detailed work description, work results, date and time of work, specific location, and technician’s name. The following work is not considered minor repairs: upgrades to BFPs, replacement of BFPs, and installation of new BFPs.

Impairments or Deficiencies: If an impairment or deficiency is discovered during the performance of Task 3, the contractor shall notify the COR within 3 business days of the discovery. If the impairment or deficiency requires work not covered under Task 3, such work shall be handled as Over and Above Work.

Equipment: Refer to TAB 3 in Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems for a complete listing of all BFPs covered under this contract. Additional BFPs may be added IAW Section 13.0 of this PWS. BFPs listed may also be upgraded during the performance of this contract.

27.0 Task 4 – Fire Extinguishers – Annual Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Maintenance

The contractor shall perform inspection, testing, certification, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs services to all fire extinguishers (FEs) located at the sites listed in TAB 4 of Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems. Services shall be performed once a year (at intervals of 48-56 weeks).

Inspection, Testing, and Certification: The contractor shall perform annual inspection and testing on all FEs to certify each unit in accordance with NFPA 10. The contractor shall inspect the hose and nozzle for cracks, blockages, or other damage; inspect the extinguisher shell for corrosion, dents, or other damage; recharge depleted extinguishers; examine mechanical parts; examine extinguishing agent; and perform hydrostatic testing in accordance with NFPA 10 requirements. Each FE shall be tagged with date of inspection and technician’s name. An inspection and testing summary report shall be completed for each District. A copy of each completed report and a copy of each FE certification shall be submitted to the COR in PDF format, via email, NLT 10 business days after work performance. The original forms and certifications shall be sent to the corresponding on-site Forest Service Point of Contact (list to be provided after contract award).

Preventive Maintenance and Minor Repairs: The contractor shall perform annual preventive maintenance and minor repairs on all FEs to ensure continuous and reliable operation of the units. The contractor shall submit a report of the maintenance and repair services performed on each FE. The report shall be submitted to the COR in PDF format, via email, NLT 10 business days after work performance. At a minimum, the report shall contain the following information: type of work, detailed work description, work results, date and time of work, specific location, and technician’s name. The following work is not considered minor repairs: upgrades to FEs, replacement of FEs, and installation of new FEs.

Impairments or Deficiencies: If an impairment or deficiency is discovered during the performance of Task 4, the contractor shall notify the COR within 3 business days of the discovery. If the impairment or deficiency requires work not covered under Task 4, such work shall be handled as Over and Above Work.

Equipment: Refer to TAB 4 in Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems for a complete listing of all FEs covered under this contract. Additional FEs may be added IAW Section 13.0 of this PWS. FEs listed may also be

28.0 Task 5 – Fire Alarm Systems – Remote Monitoring Services

The contractor shall provide a system that includes the protected premises FAS, through which the operation of circuits and devices is transmitted to, recorded by, and supervised from a supervising station staffed with competent, experienced operators who shall take all actions required by NFPA 72 upon receipt of a signal.

Remote Supervision Station Service Provider: The government provides dedicated telecom lines at all sites, installed and integrated into all fire alarm panels. The contractor shall provide a remote supervision station service provider that notifies the local Fire Department and Forest Service’s Internal Notification List when the fire alarms, and fire sprinklers listed in TAB 5 of Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems are activated. Remote supervision station services shall be operational NLT 30 days after contract award. If there is a change to the remote supervision station service provider at any time during the contract period of performance, the contractor shall notify the COR immediately.

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Remote Supervision Stations and Systems: The contractor shall be responsible to ensure that all remote supervision stations meet the requirements of NFPA 72, Section 26.5, and that all remote supervision systems are up 24/7.

Alarm Notification: Alarm notifications shall be received by the Fire Department having jurisdiction and by the on-site Forest Service Point of Contacts within 15 minutes of the signal being sent by the panel.

Programming/Reprogramming: The contractor shall perform all necessary programming, reprogramming and servicing of supervision-related equipment (panels, dialers, etc.).

Accounts Set Up: The contractor shall set up accounts for remote supervision stations at the sites listed in TAB 5 of Attachment 2 - List of Fire Protection Systems. During set up, the Forest Service will assist with the specific tasks that are required to be performed by the “owner,” as required by the remote supervision service provider.

Signals: Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to a supervising station meeting the requirements of NFPA 72, Section 26.5.

Holds Categories: The remote supervision service shall include the following categories of holds:

o Maintenance Hold: When requested, the supervising station will ignore all Trouble and Supervisory signals for the period of time specified by the person making the request, but not to exceed 48 hours.

o Alarm Hold: When requested, the supervising station will ignore all alarm signals for the period of time specified by the person making the request. The expected length of an alarm hold is 1 to 4 hours, but may vary on a case-by-case basis.

29.0 Task 6 – Over and Above Work (O&AW)

Work not covered under the tasks described above may be designated as Over and Above Work (O&AW). For all proposed O&AW, the contractor shall submit the following information: the type of work required; a detailed description of the work; the specific location; estimated labor hours; materials required; and the proposed cost.

The information provided shall be sufficient to meet contract requirements and allow the CO to authorize the work.

The contractor shall not proceed with O&AW until the Government has reviewed the submitted information. The Government will verify that the proposed work is necessary, is not included under the basic contract line item(s), and that the proposed corrective action is appropriate. The Government will authorize O&AW, as necessary, through contract modifications, task orders, or use of the Government Purchase Card (GPC).

All O&AW shall be performed IAW normal commercial practices using parts specified by the manufacturer or items of equal or better quality. The contractor shall notify the CO and COR of all projected downtime and the estimated time required to complete the work.

Deliverables Schedule

30.0 Key Deliverables

The contractor shall submit an electronic copy of all deliverables to the CO and COR in PDF format and phrased in layperson language. Below is a list of all deliverables outlining each objective and due date.

Deliverable Objective Due 1 Quality

Control Plan

(QCP)

The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective QCP to ensure all services are performed IAW this PWS. The QCP shall detail the procedures used to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall serve as the contractor’s primary method for ensuring that all work complies with the requirements of the contract and any resulting task orders.

The contractor shall submit an electronic copy to the CO and COR NLT 10 business days after contract award. An updated copy shall be provided to the CO and COR as changes occur.

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2 Schedule of Services

The contractor shall provide a timeline for all services to be performed under this contract and any resulting task order, upon request from the COR.

The contractor shall submit an electronic copy to the CO and COR NLT 10 business days after contract or task order award. An updated copy shall be provided to the CO and COR as changes occur.

3 Inspection, Testing, and Certification Reports

The contractor shall report all inspection, testing, and certification performed on each system or equipment.

The report shall include: type of inspection, testing, and certification conducted, date of performance, name of inspector, inspection and testing results, and compliance status.

The contractor shall submit an electronic copy to the CO and COR NLT 10 business days after work completion.

4 Preventive Maintenance and Minor Repairs Reports

The contractor shall report all preventive maintenance and minor repairs performed on each system or equipment. The report shall include: type of service, date of performance, name of technician, and final status.

The contractor shall submit an electronic

5 Hydrostatic Testing Certificates

The contractor shall provide certificates for all equipment successfully passing hydrostatic testing.

The contractor shall submit an electronic

6 Tags The contractor shall provide tags for all systems and equipment. The tags shall indicate service dates and next service due dates.

The contractor shall submit an electronic copy to the CO and COR NLT 10 business days after work completion.

7 Over and Above Work

(O&AW)

Request

The contractor shall provide a work request for all O&AW. The request shall include the type of work required; a detailed description of the work; the specific location; estimated labor hours; materials required; and the proposed cost.

The contractor shall submit an electronic copy to the CO and COR NLT 10 business days from the date the work was discovered.

8 List of Contractor Personnel

The contractor shall provide a list of all contractor personnel assigned to this contract and their point of contact.

The contractor shall submit an electronic copy to the CO and COR NLT 10 business days after contract award. An updated copy shall be provided to the CO and COR as changes occur.

9 Invoices The contractor shall submit all invoices via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) using Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Invoices not submitted via IPP shall not be accepted or paid.

The contractor shall submit all invoices in IPP NLT 10 business days after work completion.

Performance Requirements Measures

31.0 Contractor’s Performance

The government expects the contractor to work at an acceptable performance level throughout the life of the contract, and the contractor’s performance shall be given significant consideration when evaluating recommendations for future government contracts and/or awards.

32.0 Acceptable Performance

Acceptable performance is achieved if 98% of the requirement is successfully satisfied. The contractor’s acceptable performance will be rated in COR reports and in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) as Satisfactory, Very Good, or Exceptional.

33.0 Unacceptable Performance

Unacceptable performance is achieved if less than 98% of the requirement is satisfied (e.g., contract-specified work is incomplete or not performed IAW the PWS, any resulting task order, or applicable manufacturer specifications). If the performance is deemed unacceptable for any objective (required task), the COR will determine the possible cause of this unacceptable performance. Unacceptable performance caused by actions of the contractor shall be reported to the contractor’s on-site representative and request its signature on documentation acknowledging notification. Unacceptable

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34.0 Performance Requirements Summary

Objective Standard Threshold Surveillance Method Remedy 1 Fire Alarm

Systems – Annual Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Maintenance

Services shall be performed IAW Section 24.0 of this PWS, the terms and conditions of the contract and any resulting task order, the manufacturer’s specifications, and all applicable federal, state, and local standards, laws, and regulations.

98% of the requirement satisfied.

Periodic inspections conducted by the COR and/or GTM. The GOV reserves the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

Rework within 24 hours at no cost to GOV for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

2 Fire Suppression Systems – Annual Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Maintenance

Services shall be performed IAW Section 25.0 of this PWS, the terms and conditions of the contract and any resulting task order, the manufacturer’s specifications, and all applicable federal, state, and local standards, laws, and regulations.

98% of the requirement satisfied.

Periodic inspections conducted by the COR and/or GTM. The GOV reserves the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

Rework within 24 hours at no cost to GOV for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

3 Backflow Preventers – Annual Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Maintenance

Services shall be performed IAW Section 26.0 of this PWS, the terms and conditions of the contract and any resulting task order, the manufacturer’s specifications, and all applicable federal, state, and local standards, laws, and regulations.

98% of the requirement satisfied.

Periodic inspections conducted by the COR and/or GTM. The GOV reserves the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

Rework within 24 hours at no cost to GOV for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

4 Fire Extinguishers

– Annual Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Maintenance

Services shall be performed IAW Section 27.0 of this PWS, the terms and conditions of the contract and any resulting task order, the manufacturer’s specifications, and all applicable federal, state, and local standards, laws, and regulations.

98% of the requirement satisfied.

Periodic inspections conducted by the COR and/or GTM. The GOV reserves the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

Rework within 24 hours at no cost to GOV for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

5 Fire Alarm Systems – Remote Monitoring

Services shall be performed IAW Section 28.0 of this PWS, the terms and conditions of the contract and any resulting task order, the manufacturer’s specifications, and all applicable federal, state, and local standards, laws, and regulations.

98% of the requirement satisfied.

100% inspections conducted by the COR and/or GTM. The GOV reserves the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

Rework within 24 hours at no cost to GOV for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

6 Over and Above Work

Services shall be performed IAW Section 29.0 of this PWS, the terms and conditions of the contract and any resulting task order, the manufacturer’s specifications, and all applicable federal, state, and local standards, laws, and regulations.

98% of the requirement satisfied.

100% inspections conducted by the COR and/or GTM. The GOV reserves the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

Rework within 24 hours at no cost to GOV for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

Government-Furnished Property and Utilities

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35.0 Government-Furnished Property

The Government will not provide Government-Furnished Property for the performance of this contract.

36.0 Government-Furnished Utilities

The Government will not provide Government-Furnished Utilities for the performance of this contract.

Definitions, Acronyms, and Applicable Laws, Regulations and Guidance

37.0 Definitions

Acceptance: The act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government, for itself or as agent of another, assumes ownership of existing identified supplies tendered or approves specific services rendered as partial or complete performance of the contract.

Business Day: Refers to any day in which government normal business operations are conducted. For this contract, a business day will be IAW Section 6.0 of this PWS.

Calendar Day: Refers to the period of elapse time, using Coordinated Universal Time or local time that begins at midnight and ends 24 hours later at the next midnight.

Contracting Officer (CO): A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer. "Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)" refers to a Contracting Officer who is administering contracts. "Termination Contracting Officer (TCO)" refers to a Contracting Officer who is settling terminated contracts. A single Contracting Officer may be responsible for duties in any or all of these areas.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): An individual, including a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), designated, and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Contractor: A supplier or service provider that enters into a contract with the Government to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term in this contract refers to the prime.

Day: Unless otherwise specified, it means a calendar day.

Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Equipment: A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

Facility: An establishment, structure, or assembly of equipment designated for a specific function; something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service.

Government-Furnished Property (GFP): 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.

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Government Property: All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both government-furnished property and 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.

Government Technical Monitor (GTM): An individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to assist the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative as an inspector to monitor contractor performance.

Inspection: Examining and testing supplies or services (including, when appropriate, raw materials, components, and intermediates assemblies) to determine whether they conform to contract requirements.

Invoice: A contractor’s bill or written request for payment under the contract for supplies delivered or services performed.

Line Item: the basic structural element in a procurement instrument that describes and organizes the required product or service for pricing, delivery, inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and payment. The use of the term "line item" includes "subline item," as applicable.

Line Item Number (LIN): Either a numeric or alphanumeric format to identify a line item.

Non-Personal Services Contract: A contract under which the personnel rendering the services 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. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

Option: Unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to purchase additional supplies or services called for by the contract, or may elect to extend the term of the contract.

Over and Above Work: Work discovered during the course of performing overhaul, maintenance and repair efforts that is within the general scope of the contract; not covered by the line item(s) for the basic work under the contract; and necessary in order to satisfactorily complete the contract.

Performance Objectives: Describe the work that is to take place.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): Identifies the key performance indicators of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to ensure the contractor meets standards.

Performance Standard: Describe the desired results that are to be achieved. A measure of comparison; an acceptability criterion; a benchmark or yardstick against which a service will be measured.

Quality Assurance (QA): Refers to 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): An organized written document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance. A plan describing how the government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

Quality Control (QC): Refers to the various functions performed by the contractor to control and improve the quality of goods and services provided.

Quality Control Plan (QCP): An organized written document used by the contractor for quality control. A contractor’s internal quality assurance procedures for measuring, tracking, reporting, and analyzing contract performance. A contractor’s QCP is separate from the government’s QASP.

Service Contract: A contract that directly engages the time and effort of a contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply.

Serviceable Condition: Refers to items that are usable; ready for use; in proper operating condition; durable; clean and in good condition; usable for its intended purpose.

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Sub-Contractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privy of contract with the sub-contractor.

Task Order (TO): An order for services placed against an established contract or with Government sources.

Work Request: Document prepared by the contractor which describes over and above work being proposed.

38.0 Acronyms

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer Representative ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

ADEC Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation AGAR Agriculture Acquisition Regulation BMP Best Management Practices CAP Contractor Acquired Property CFE Contractor Furnished Equipment CFM Contractor Furnished Material CFP Contractor Furnished Property CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLIN Contract Line Item Number CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf

CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System DID Data Item Description EPA Environmental Protection Agency

FAPIIS Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FPDS Federal Procurement Data System FS Forest Service

FSH Forest Service Handbook FSM Forest Service Manual GFE Government-Furnished Equipment GFM Government-Furnished Material GFP Government-Furnished Property GOV Government GTM Government Technical Monitor

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 IAW In Accordance With IAS Integrated Acquisition System IPP Invoice Processing Platform N/A Not Applicable

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NLT No Later Than NTE Not to Exceed

O&AW Over and Above Work O&M Operation and Maintenance OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest ODC Other Direct Costs OMB Office of Management and Budget

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PA Property Administrator

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact POP Period of Performance PRS Performance Requirements Summary PUB Publication

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PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Plan SAM System for Award Management SDS Safety Data Sheets SF Standard Form

TBD To Be Determined TBN To Be Negotiated TE Technical Exhibit TO Task Order

USC United States Code USDA United States Department of Agriculture

WD Wage Determination

39.0 Applicable Laws, Regulations, and Guidance

The contractor shall perform the required services IAW the specifications in this PWS, and all applicable federal, state and local standards, laws and regulations. The contractor shall comply with the most current editions of:

ANSI/AWWA: American National Standards Institute/American Water Works Association

ANSI/AWWA C510-97: Standard for Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assemblies

ANSI/AWWA C511-97: Standard for Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assemblies

ICC/ANSI A117.1: International Code Council/ American National Standards Institute, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association, https://www.nfpa.org

NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 17: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 17A: Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 72, Section 26.5: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, Remote Supervising Station Alarm Systems

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, https://www.osha.gov

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157: Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Fire Protection, Portable Fire Extinguishers, https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.157