Attachment 1 WCF Towels Rental Laundering PWS_NOV25.pdf

Version: November 2025

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

RENTAL & LAUNDERING OF RAGS/WIPES & TOWELS AT WCF

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract for the weekly rental and laundering of cloth rags/wipes and bath towels for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF). 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.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform weekly Rental & Laundering of Rags/Wipes & Towels at WCF (Services) as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government-furnished property and services.

The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Previous services were obtained through Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) 2031ZA22A00057 Rental & Laundering of Rags/Wipes & Towels at WCF, which has a base year and two option years. The current Call Order (#2031ZA25F00248) will expire on November 27, 2025.

1.3 Objectives: To provide the (BEP) Western Facility with Services in accordance with this

PWS.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all the requirements of Section 5 of this PWS at the BEP WCF in Fort Worth, Texas. The COR shall approve all materials, towels/rags/wipes, and equipment brought onto the WCF. Laundering services of rags/wipes and towels must be performed off site. The BEP WCF does not have laundry facilities on site.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall consist of one (1) base year, and two (2) option years as follows:

• Base Year: February 26, 2026 through February 25, 2027

• Option Year 1: February 26, 2027 through February 25, 2028

• Option Year 2: February 26, 2028 through February 25, 2029

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The

Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements).

The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met.

The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP, at a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting, and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall provide to the Government their quality control documentation. The Quality Control Plan shall be submitted within 10 days of contract award.

After acceptance of the Quality Control Plan the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s (CO) acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This QASP is a Government-only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

1.6.3 Federal Government Holidays: The Government does not anticipate requiring Contractor services on the observed holidays listed below:

Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day 4th day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th day of December

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 4:30 am and 4:00 pm. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the BEP WCF is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government regarding hours of operation for BEP WCF Year End Shutdown (Y.E.S.). For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the BEP WCF is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the BEP WCF is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. Day shift is typically from 6:30 am to 3:00; evening shift is from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, and midnight shift is from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. The Contractor shall supply COR with at least one week’s advanced notice when the pick up/delivery schedule (Section 5.1.9) day changes due to any Contractor holiday observance.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The Services under this contract will be performed at:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF) 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, TX 76131-3304.

The laundering must be performed off-site and the delivery and pick up will take place at the BEP WCF.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: It is anticipated that the BEP will issue a standalone Firm- Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.

1.6.7 Environmental Management System: The BEP WCF has an Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001:2015. An EMS includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing, and maintaining the environmental policy of the BEP WCF. The EMS is designed to ensure all personnel, including contract personnel, whose work activities can cause real or potential significant environmental impact, are aware of how their work supports the EMS and are competent to perform their roles, responsibilities, and authorities while supporting the BEP WCF Mission. Electronic versions of EMS documents may be provided to the Contractor upon request to BEP WCF Environmental Engineering Branch personnel through the CO. The Contractor does not need to be ISO 14001:2015 certified; however, the Contractor's work under this contract shall conform with all operational controls identified in the applicable agency or BEP WCF EMS and provide monitoring and measurement information necessary for the Government to address environmental performance relative to the goals of the

EMS.

1.6.8 Safety Requirements: The following are safety requirements that the Contractor shall adhere to in performing the Services.

1.6.8.1 The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel under his employment are familiar with and obey all applicable regulations of BEP WCF – Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements for Construction and Services.

1.6.8.2 The Contractor shall provide a Safety and Fire Prevention Plan that meets or exceeds OSHA, Federal, State, and local standards (refer to Technical Exhibit 2).

1.6.8.3 The Contractor shall provide specialized Safety Awareness activities for individuals performing lifting, driving, etc.

1.6.8.4 All job site accidents involving bodily injury or damage to equipment shall be immediately reported to the COR (refer to Technical Exhibit 3).

1.6.8.5 Seat belts are to be worn by all Contractor personnel while the Contractor vehicle is in motion at the BEP WCF.

1.6.9 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel shall not divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any information to any third party without prior written consent of the BEP. Contractor personnel shall protect information and treat it as strictly confidential and will abide by the security requirements of BEP.

A violation of this paragraph shall be a material violation of this Contract. Should the Contractor receive or suspect they have learned of sensitive or classified information, the Contractor shall identify and report suspicions to the COR.

Contractor personnel (to include subcontractors) performing work under this contract must have a Low Risk Level background check at the time of start of contract and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

1.6.9.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use under this Contract. This Contract requires access into the Controlled Industrial Area of the BEP. The Contractor personnel shall recognize that BEP deals with sensitive information and other proprietary information, which are valuable, special, and unique assets.

All information pertinent to BEP’s information technology resources is highly sensitive and may not be released to third parties without the express, written consent of BEP. This information requires strict control procedures to preclude unauthorized disclosure or dissemination. Information pertinent to personnel is protected from unauthorized disclosure under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). Contractor personnel shall not divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any information to any third party without prior written consent of the BEP. Contractor personnel shall protect information and treat it as strictly confidential and will abide by the security requirements of BEP. A violation of this paragraph shall be a material violation of this Contract. Should the Contractor receive or suspect they have learned of sensitive or classified information, the Contractor shall identify and report suspicions to the COR. Contractor personnel performing work under this Contract shall be subjects of background investigations, conducted by BEP’s Office of Personnel Security, prior to start of work under this Contract. Each Contractor employee performing under this Contract must successfully complete the Government required background check form at time of contract award and must maintain a “Low Risk Level” of security required for the life of the Contract.

1.6.9.2 Access Requirements: The Government, for the purpose of site access control, operates an entry control point. Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers will be required to show a valid (not expired) government-issued photo identification to enter the BEP WCF or will be denied entrance until clearance is granted by the Personnel Security / COR.

The Government's operation of an entry control point does not relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for the security and control of its own equipment, material, and personnel.

1.6.9.2.1 All Contractor personnel must stop at the Entry Control Point (Vehicle Inspection Building) to receive an "Escorted Visitor Badge" which must be worn at all times while on BEP WCF premise. Escorts will be provided by the BEP WCF.

1.6.9.2.2 Any Contractor personnel who will be on BEP WCF for 30 aggregate days or less in a calendar year will be required to be escorted and receive a Visitor Escort badge.

1.6.9.2.3 Any Contractor personnel who require access to the BEP WCF for more than 30 aggregate days in a calendar year, BEP form 2276, Contractor Access Request (CAR) Form, must be completed. This form is submitted to Personnel Security to request a background investigation on those Contractors that require short term or long-term access to the facility. The Contractor will furnish the names of those personnel meeting this requirement to the COR in advance of any work being started on the contract allowing the Security Office to conduct said checks. No access will be granted to perform work on the contract until they have been cleared by Personnel Security. The Contractor will be notified by the COR when clearance has been granted.

1.6.9.2.4 Any Contractor personnel who require Short Term access which is access on the BEP WCF for more than 30 aggregate days in a calendar year but does not exceed 180 days, must undergo a limited background investigation.

The Contractor will be required to complete a Criminal History Check release form and have an FBI fingerprint check completed. The Contractor must provide proof of citizenship by providing an original or certified copy of a state-issued birth certificate or valid U.S. Passport; or proof of legal residency and employment authorization; an original social security card; and proof of identity such as a valid driver’s license or state identification card. The release forms will be provided to the Contractor during their fingerprint appointment with Personnel Security at the BEP WCF. These Contractors will be issued a Visitor Escort badge.

1.6.9.2.5 Any Contractor personnel who will require Long Term access which is access on site for more than 180 aggregate days in a calendar year or the contract is for 180 days or more, will be required to undergo a (Tier 1) background investigation in addition to the requirements for Short Term access, prior to the beginning of that individual’s work on site. The Contractor will furnish the COR a listing of each employee meeting this requirement. All Contractor personnel that require this type of background investigation will submit an eApplication through use of the Office of Personnel Management’s electronic Questionnaire for Investigative Processing (e-QIP). A point of contact from the company will be required for Personnel Security to furnish information regarding completion of the eApplication and required release forms.

Contractor personnel will have 10 calendar days to complete the eApplication or access to the facility may be denied. If the Contractor fails to complete the eApplication in the allotted time, their profile will be deleted, and the COR will be notified. The COR may resubmit the request using a new CAR form. If the Contractor fails to complete the eApplication on the second request, no further requests can be submitted, and the Contractor will not be allowed access to the BEP WCF to include access as a Visitor.

1.6.9.2.6 Contractors that require a background investigation must submit to the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process and be “identity proofed”. Contractors will be required to provide two valid and unexpired authorized forms of identification with at least one being issued by a federal or state government and- contain a photograph. Those Contractor personnel that undergo a background investigation for long term access will receive a badge with a photograph and will not be required to be escorted in areas where they have badge access.

1.6.9.2.7 BEP WCF has the right to deny access to the facility to anyone who is determined to be unsuitable for access to the facility. The determination of unsuitable does not reflect on the individual's suitability for employment with the contract company, only access to the facility. All operators of motor vehicles shall have a valid and unexpired State Driver's License while operating a motor vehicle on the premises of the BEP WCF.

1.6.9.2.8 All packages carried by persons entering or leaving the BEP WCF must be opened for inspection by the uniformed Police. Personal packages may not be brought into the BEP WCF (except lunches, work clothing, and equipment necessary for work). Unauthorized removal of Government property is punishable by law.

1.6.9.2.9 Escort: All Contractor personnel (except when issued a picture badge) must be escorted at all times while on BEP WCF premises.

1.6.9.2.10 Badge with Photo: Contractor personnel issued this badge may proceed without Bureau employee escort in corridors, warehouse areas, etc., except security areas where entry is controlled by a police check point, or other areas where securities are processed. Personnel issued these badges may escort visitors authorized by the COR in areas where they have badge access.

1.6.9.3 Conduct on BEP WCF property. Contractors are advised to maintain compliance with the following.

1.6.9.3.1 All persons entering the property may be subjected to inspections of their vehicles, personal handbags, briefcases, and other handheld articles.

1.6.9.3.2 Persons in and on the property shall comply with the instructions of BEP WCF Police, other authorized officials, and posted signs or notices.

1.6.9.3.3 Entering or being on the BEP WCF property, or operating a motor vehicle thereon, by a person under the influence of intoxicating beverages, narcotics, hallucinogenic or dangerous drugs, or marijuana, or the consumption of such beverages or the use of such drugs or marijuana in or on the BEP WCF property is prohibited. Intoxicants, nonprescription narcotics, and other controlled substances (21 CFR Part 1308) are prohibited on the BEP WCF property.

1.6.9.3.4 The taking of photographs on the BEP WCF property is prohibited, without the written permission of the Director.

1.6.9.3.5 No person while on the BEP WCF property shall carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed, except for official purposes. According to 18 United States Code, Section 930, “dangerous weapon” means “a weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury, except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less than 2 ½ inches in length.

1.6.10 Special Qualifications: All Contractor personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as such and shall be required to wear identification (ID) badges in a visible location on the front of exterior clothing, above the waist, (except when safety or health reasons prevent such placement). ID badges shall be worn at all times when performing work. ID badges shall have an identification picture, and shall state the name of the individual and the company they represent.

Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on BEP premises.

1.6.10.1 All Contractor personnel shall be trained, qualified, and experienced to perform the Services.

1.6.10.2 All Contractor personnel involved in the day-to-day operations of Services obey all applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations.

1.6.10.3 Due to the sensitivity and security involved, and nature of BEP WCF’s operations, the BEP WCF needs to minimize the number of vehicles allowed access to its facility; therefore, the Contractor shall utilize the minimum number of vehicles necessary to perform these services.

Additionally, the Contractor vehicles that access BEP WCF must not contain materials from other facilities.

1.6.10.4 The Regulations/Publications applicable to this Services effort include, but are not limited to, those listed the table shown in Section

6. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is incorporated by reference; including, but not limited to FAR 52 and FAR 23 (Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace).

1.6.10.5 The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring it is complying with and performing in accordance with any amendments or supplements to such Regulations/Publications as well as any and all superseding documents issued or enacted throughout the course of the performance of the Services.

1.6.10.6 The Contractor shall immediately notify in writing the CO and COR of any change to an applicable Regulation/Publication and any impact in may have on the performance of the Services and/or contractual agreement.

1.6.10.7 The Contractor must possess and/or maintain all required permits, insurance and licenses as required to perform these Services; and must provide such permits, insurance and licenses to the CO and COR according to the timeframes identified in this PWS. The Contractor shall discontinue performance of the Services upon notification by the BEP WCF. At that point, either: 1) at the request of the BEP WCF, the Contractor shall provide for an alternative transporter/subcontractor to perform these Services at no additional cost to the BEP WCF. The alternative transporter/subcontractor shall possess the required permits, insurance, and licenses to perform these Services and be accepted by the COR and approved by the CO prior to starting the work at no additional cost; 2) the BEP Contracting Officer shall designate an alternative transporter/subcontractor to perform the required Services at the expense of the Contractor; or 3) the BEP WCF may terminate this agreement for default. The aforementioned options 1 and 2 are temporary arrangements until such time the Contractor possesses and obtains the permits, insurance, and licenses as required to perform these Services. The requirements discussed above shall not be affected by this failure.

1.6.10.8 Contractor employees performing Services under this Contract will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the Contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in this PWS. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official or other Government Contractor. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this PWS may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any Contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in the

Contract. The Government will control access to the BEP WCF and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

1.6.10.9 All Contractor personnel shall be fluent in the English language both verbally and written and be able to read and understand English.

Contractor personnel shall demonstrate and maintain open and professional communication with other Contractor staff, Government personnel and any other individuals while on the job. In addition, present a neat appearance and maintain a professional standard of conduct.

1.6.11 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation. 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 will 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.

1.6.12 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter by the CO. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. 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, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, 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.

1.6.13 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

1.6.13.1 Contract Account Manager, and Alternate Contract Account

Manager, who shall have 3 years’ experience each to execute this contract. The Contractor shall provide a contract account manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the account manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract account manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract account manager and alternate contract account manager shall be employees of the Prime Contractor. The contract account manager must be accessible to the COR and his/her personnel performing under this effort, and able to ensure contractual and performance requirements are being met. Additionally, he/she must be aware of personnel activities and able to respond in the resolution of issues The contract account manager or alternate shall be available via telephone, e-mail, and physically, if necessary, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.13.2 Delivery Driver. All Contractor and/or subcontractor drivers shall possess an appropriate Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B, depending on the gross weight of the truck. This driver's license shall be with the driver in order to gain access to the BEP WCF.

1.6.14 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel (to include subcontractors) attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractor personnel are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as such and shall be required to wear identification (ID) badges in a visible location on the front of exterior clothing, above the waist, (except when safety or health reasons prevent such placement).

ID badges shall be worn at all times when performing work. ID badges shall have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company they represent. Government issued badges must be returned to the COR or the Police Dept. when Contractor employees are no longer employed by Contractor. A listing of issued identification cards shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor and Subcontractor personnel changes. Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on BEP premises.

1.6.15 Supervision of Contractor Employees: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor employees.

1.6.16 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/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.

1.6.17 Phase In /Phase Out Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 30-day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. To minimize any decrease or stoppage in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services the current contractor will perform their responsibilities throughout the existing contract.

• Incumbent contract is set to expire February 25, 2025.

• Incumbent will pick up all Towels and Rags on February 26, 2025.

• All deliverables (rags, towels, barrels, & gondolas) will need to be delivered

February 26, 2025.

• The Contractor will have access to the facility for the purpose of background investigation and badging credentials. The Contractor will not perform the contract requirement until the contract date is scheduled to begin.

• Within 10 calendar days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit a draft Quality Control Plan intended for use to ensure that all Services are performed as specified. The Contractor shall ensure that all changes are made to this Quality Control Plan as required by the Government.

1.6.18 Permits, Licenses, and Bonding: Notwithstanding other contract provisions, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain in effect all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State, or local government, or subdivision thereof, or of any other duly constituted regulatory authority for the performance of Services hereunder.

1.6.18.1 Permits and licenses shall include but are not limited to those required by the City of Fort Worth, TX, the State of Texas, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910 Regulations. The Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the Services to be performed hereunder and shall ensure that its subcontractors are in compliance as well.

1.6.18.2 All Contractor and subcontractor personnel engaged in the activities specified by this contract shall be required to possess current certificates of training, licenses, permits and bonding as required by the federal, state, county, city, other local jurisdictions and as specified in the Contract for each activity they will be directly engaged in or supervise.

1.6.18.3 The Contractor shall insure that all certificates of training, licenses, permits and bonds are kept current and valid.

1.6.19 Environmental: The Contractor shall comply with and perform the Services in accordance with any and all applicable Regulations/Publications.

Regulations/Publications are defined as any and all applicable Federal, State, Local, and Organizational laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and conditions (i.e., public, and occupational health, safety, and environmental protection, pretreatment regulations, etc.) as well as any and all BEP WCF policies, procedures, guidelines, and requirements that govern the treatment, recycling, storage, transportation and disposal of Excluded Solvent-Contaminated Wipes.

The BEP WCF has an Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001:2015. An EMS includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing, and maintaining the environmental policy of the BEP WCF. The EMS is designed to ensure all personnel, including contract personnel, whose work activities can cause real or potential significant environmental impact, are aware of how their work supports the EMS and are competent to perform their roles, responsibilities, and authorities while supporting the BEP WCF Mission. Electronic versions of EMS documents may be provided to the Contractor upon request to the Environmental Engineering Branch through the CO. The Contractor's work under this contract shall conform to all operational controls identified in the applicable agency or WCF EMS and provide monitoring and measurement information necessary for the Government to address environmental performance relative to the goals of the

EMS.

1.6.20 Safety: The following are safety requirements that the Contractor shall adhere to in performing this service. See Part 7 below, Section 01510 Environmental Health and Safety / 75W-08.0-02 EHS Contractor Requirements for more information.

1.6.20.1 The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel under his employment are familiar with and obey all applicable regulations of BEP WCF – Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements for Construction and Services.

1.6.20.2 The Contractor shall provide a Safety Awareness program that meets or exceeds Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal, State, and local standards.

1.6.20.3 The Contractor shall provide specialized Safety Awareness activities for individuals performing lifting, driving, etc.

1.6.20.4 All job site accidents shall be immediately reported to the COR.

1.6.20.5 Seat belts are to be worn by all Contractor personnel while the Contractor vehicle is in motion at the BEP WCF.

1.6.20.6 All job site spills from Contractor vehicles shall be immediately reported to the COR. The Contractor will be responsible for cleanup of all spills originating from Contractor vehicles.

1.6.20.7 Ensure that each vehicle is equipped with suitable equipment (e.g., fire extinguisher, safety equipment, and spill control and cleanup supplies) to readily respond to accidents or incidents that may occur during the performance of this effort.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1 BEP. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, U.S. Department of Treasury.

2.1.2 CHEMICAL LOGISTICS CENTER: A designated area inside of the BEP WCF where rags/wipes and barrels are stored prior to shipment for laundering.

2.1.3 CONTRACT SPECIALIST. The official Government representative delegated authority by the CO to administer a contract. This individual is normally a member of the appropriate Contracting/Procurement career field and advises on all technical contractual matters.

2.1.4 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

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

2.1.6 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the CO to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.7 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL OR PERSONNEL. All Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, or any other person(s) acting for or on behalf of the Contractor to perform work on this contract.

2.1.8 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

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

2.1.10 FACILTIES AND/OR FACILITY. BEP's Western Currency facility (hereinafter “WCF”), and any changes or improvements thereto, located at 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas.

2.1.11 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT

PROPERTY (GP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

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

2.1.13 MATERIALS. The supplies (e.g., labels and bills of lading) and other necessary materials needed to perform these Services.

2.1.14 NORMAL OPERATING HOURS. Twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, three hundred sixty-five (365) days a year, including all U.S. Government Holidays and BEP’s Shutdown Period. BEP’s Shutdown Period normally occurs between December 25th through January 1st of each Operating Year.

2.1.15 OPERATING YEAR. Twelve (12) calendar months.

2.1.16 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.17 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are acceptable in accordance with established standards and requirements of this contract.

2.1.18 QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST. An official Government representative concerned with matters pertaining to the contract administration process and quality assurance/quality control. Acts as technical advisor to the CO in these areas.

2.1.19 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

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

2.1.21 SERVICES. Any and all necessary services to be performed and any and all Tools and Equipment and Adequate Materials furnished or utilized by the Contractor in the performance of this effort.

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

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

2.1.24 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative ANSI American National Standards Institute BEP Bureau of Engraving and Printing CLC Chemical Logistics Center CLIN Contract Line Item Number CO Contracting Officer CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System DOT Department of Transportation EMS Environmental Management System FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP Government-Furnished Property GP Government Property IAW In Accordance With ICP Integrated Contingency Plan ISO International Organization for Standardization OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PPE Personal Protective Equipment 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 Plan RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RTO Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer TE Technical Exhibit WCF Western Currency Facility

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1.Services: Non applicable.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide storage areas for the Cloth Towels, Rags, gondolas, and plastic rag barrels. Gondolas and laundering facilities will not be provided by the Government. For entry to the facility, a security checkpoint/inspection will be form before entering the property. Once cleared, there is approximately a .02-mile drive from the checkpoint to the loading dock. The driver will be instructed by the Police which bay to use.

Cleared (security) Contractor personnel will not require an escort through the building.

However, there are designated locations for pickup of soiled cloth towels and rags. There will also be designated locations for the delivery of the returned laundered/virgin cloth towels and rags.

3.3 Utilities: Not applicable.

3.4 Equipment: Not applicable.

3.5 Materials: Not applicable.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform the Services.

4.2 Facility Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a Low-Risk facility clearance from the Personnel Security Office after contract award and before performing contract work.

4.3. Materials. The Contractor shall ensure that materials furnished shall conform to all applicable Federal Specifications and shall be approved for use by the Government.

4.4. Equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that vehicles are presentable (no dents, no faded paint, no torn upholstery, no dust, or mud), serviceable, and comply with safety standards of the State of Texas. Contractor vehicles are conspicuously identified with Contractor name or logo on door panels executed to professional graphics standards. Refer to Part 5 regarding gondolas and plastic rag barrels.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1 The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform weekly Rental & Laundering of Rags/Wipes & Towels at WCF (Services) as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as Government-furnished property and services. Note that shop towels are either contaminated with solvent and ink, or with oil and grease. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

5.1.1 White Bath Towels. The Contractor shall provide 24 × 48-inch white pre-washed bath towels (100% cotton). The Contractor shall deliver 1,000 towels each week and 400 additional replacement towels annually. These white bath towels shall be pre-washed prior to use and then delivered weekly to the main employee male and female locker rooms, Electro Machinist locker room, Ink Mill male and female locker rooms, Security Police male and female locker rooms, the WCF gym and the Waste Treatment Plant locker room. The white bath towels shall be cleaned / laundered separate from other color towels and returned dry and folded with the color white or off-white.

5.1.2 Blue/Grey Plate Printing Shop Towels/Wipes. The Contractor shall provide 18 × 30-inch blue/grey shop towels/wipes (100% cotton). The Contractor shall deliver 11,000 blue/grey shop towels/wipes each week and 8,000 additional replacements blue/grey shop towels/wipes annually. These blue/grey shop towels/wipes shall be pre-washed prior to use and then delivered to the WCF receiving area thru Bay #21 or Bay #22, and shall be free of any foreign matter, i.e., debris, dirt, metal particles. All shop towels/wipes shall be delivered dry, folded, and bundled, with 100 rags per bundle. These blue/grey shop towels/wipes will be received by the Plate Printing Office. The Plate Printing Office Supervisor/Designee will retrieve them from the WCF receiving area and will verify blue/grey shop towels/wipes count with COR. The blue/grey shop towels/wipes are used by the press operators to wipe press rollers, printing plates, clean/wash presses, and for general cleaning around press equipment and will typically be soiled with ink and/or solvent. Shop towels/wipes shall not be mixed in any way when delivered. The Contractor shall ensure that the required number of each towel/rag/wipe will be readily available for use each week.

5.1.3 Red Shop Towels/Wipes. The Contractor shall provide 18 × 18-inch red shop towels/wipes (100% cotton). The Contractor shall deliver, 600 red towels each week, and 1,200 additional red replacement towels annually. These towels shall be delivered to the WCF receiving area thru Bay #21 or Bay #22, and shall be free of any foreign matter, i.e., debris, dirt, metal particles. All shop towels/wipes shall be delivered dry, folded, and bundled, with 50 rags per bundle. Shop towels/wipes shall not be mixed in any way when delivered. The Contractor shall ensure that the required number of each towel/rag/wipe will be readily available for use each week. These red shop towels/wipes will be received by the Roller Recovery Office. The Roller Recovery Office Supervisor/Designee will retrieve from the WCF receiving area and will verify red shop towels/wipes count with COR. The red shop towels/wipes are used by the press mechanics to clean/wipe press equipment and will typically be soiled with oil and grease.

5.1.4 Blue/Grey Offset Printing Shop Towels/Wipes. The Contractor shall provide 18 × 18-inch blue/grey shop towels/wipes (100% cotton). The Contractor shall deliver 10,000 blue/grey shop towels/wipes each week and 8,000 additional replacement blue/grey shop towels/wipes annually. These blue/grey shop towels/wipes shall be pre-washed prior to use and then delivered to the WCF receiving area thru Bay #21 or Bay #22, and shall be free of any foreign matter, i.e., debris, dirt, metal particles.

All shop towels/wipes shall be delivered dry, folded, and bundled, with 50 rags per bundle. Shop towels/wipes shall not be mixed in any way when delivered. The Contractor shall ensure that the required number of each towel/rag/wipe will be readily available for use each week. These blue/grey shop towels/wipes will be received by the Offset Printing Office. The Offset Printing Office Supervisor/Designee will retrieve from the WCF receiving area and will verify blue/grey shop towels/wipes count with COR. The blue/grey shop towels/wipes are used to wipe Offset printing plates and printing blankets and will typically be soiled with ink and/or solvent.

5.1.5 White Virgin Shop Towels/Wipes (Ink Mill / Rotary Screen). The Contractor shall provide 18 × 18-inch pre-washed first time only, white shop towels/wipes (100% cotton). The Contractor shall deliver 5,000 white virgin shop towels/wipes each week (to be divided evenly between Ink Mill and Rotary Screen). These white shop towels/wipes shall be delivered to the WCF in laundry bags to the receiving area thru Bay #21 or Bay #22, and shall be free of any foreign matter, i.e., debris, dirt, metal particles.

All shop towels/wipes shall be delivered dry, folded, and bundled, with 50 rags per bundle. Shop towels/wipes shall not be mixed in any way when delivered. The Contractor shall ensure that the required number of each towel/rag/wipe will be readily available for use each week. These white shop towels/wipes will be received by the Ink Mill Office. The Ink Mill Office Supervisor/Designee will retrieve from the WCF receiving area and will verify white shop towels/wipes count with COR. The white shop towels/wipes are used to wipe printing plates and printing blankets and will typically be soiled with ink and/or solvent.

5.1.6 Gondolas. The Contractor shall provide at least 10 individual plastic gondolas (1.5 cu yd. or equal on wheels to hold clean blue/red/white shop towels/wipes), and at least 14 individual large laundry gondolas on wheels (1.5 cu. yd. or equal to hold dirty bath towels in the main male and female locker rooms, Electro Machinist locker room, Ink Mill male and female locker rooms, Security Police male and female locker rooms, and the Waste Treatment Plant locker room). Placement of the gondolas for clean blue/red/white shop towels/wipes will be specified by the COR. Maintenance of the gondolas shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Any damaged gondola shall be repaired immediately, if possible, or removed from service and replaced with a new gondola in order to maintain the total number of gondolas in use circulation. COR reserves the right to reject any damaged gondola from use.

5.1.7 Plastic Rag Barrels. The Contractor shall provide at least 50 individual, 55-gallon plastic rag barrels with lids that twist to lock to hold soiled shop towels/wipes.