Attachment 2 - PWS_Live Task Order_Seed Project_Final_16 OCT 2020.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Army Environmental Compliance and Conservation Services (ECCS) - Seed Project

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL:

This is a non-personnel services contract to provide environmental compliance and conservation services at Army installations. 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 Environmental Compliance and Conservation Services (ECCS) – Seed Project as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: This contract is to provide support for environmental compliance and conservation services at Army installations as described in the scope. Services include Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) updates, an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Stormwater Assessments, and an optional task for stormwater plan and/or permit updates.

1.3 Objectives: This contractor shall provide a range of environmental compliance and conservation services to include:

Updating an Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP);

Development of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the INRMP update in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA);

Stormwater assessment of existing permits and permitted activities; and

An optional task to update required stormwater plans and/or permits.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall have the capability and experience to perform program evaluations, inspections, mapping, and plan/permit review and development. Specific work to be completed includes:

Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP): Provide a full update of an existing INRMP for Fort Irwin, CA in accordance with 16 United States Code (USC) 670a-f (Sikes Act), Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4715.3, Army Regulation (AR) 200-1, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife guidance documents. Updates also include mapping.

Environmental Assessment (EA): Development of a complete EA, to include associated documentation and public engagement documents and actions, and execution of the EA process, in accordance with 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 651 for the Fort Irwin

INRMP.

Stormwater Phase I Assessment: Provide a full assessment of the stormwater program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This includes a review of State of Maryland permitting requirements for industrial and municipal stormwater; review of associated management plans to ensure all permit requirements are being met, to include recommendations on ways to minimize the requirements or regulatory footprint; a site visit to validate that all permitted facilities/areas require permitting; inspect all post construction best management practices (BMPs) to include those at Adelphi Laboratory Center, MD (approximately 430 total); and recommend addition or removal of BMPs used to meet permit requirements.

Stormwater Phase II (Option): Optional task to complete a full revision of any stormwater management plans required for Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD based on recommendations from the Phase I Assessment. This option also includes assistance as needed with permit renewal/change applications, research pollutant removal BMPs necessary for permit compliance, sampling plan development, or other tasks to improve the stormwater program.

1.5 Period of Performance: The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year (12 Months) Option Year 1 (12 Months)

1.5.1 Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan and Environmental Assessment: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months.

1.5.2 Stormwater Phase I Assessment: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months.

1.5.3 Stormwater Phase II (Option): The period of performance shall be for one (1) 12-month option year.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control The contractor is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all work performed under this PWS, for compliance with all parts of the Task Order, and for properly identifying the requirements of all applicable laws and regulations. The contractor shall correct all deficiencies identified by the COR, AEC PM or its own QC review relating to the completeness or accuracy of the work, compliance with the Task Order, and/or applicable laws and regulations.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor shall not perform work at the installation on the following recognized holidays unless it is necessary to execute the requirements of the contract, provided that proper arrangements have been made and it is agreed upon by the COR.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (local) Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility 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 Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, Adelphi Laboratory Center, Maryland; Fort Irwin, California; and at off-site contractor facilities when not conducting site visits.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a task award in the ECCS MATOC Fixed Firm Price.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Refer to base contract.

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.2 Key Control. Not applicable.

1.6.7.3 AT Level 1 Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after task order start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. This is an annual requirement. The contractor shall submit certificates annually of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil.

1.6.7.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.7.5 iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. iWatch training is available at the following website: http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx

1.6.7.6 ATCTS. All contractor employees with access to a government information systems must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the Information System and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.7 OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained with 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

1.6.7.8 Cyber Awareness Information Assurance (IA) and Information Technology (IT). All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 which must be completed upon contract awards.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: Special qualifications or certifications needed are outlined in Section 5 of this PWS.

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

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. 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, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies 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.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: Refer to base contract.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: The contractor will be required to travel within the continental United States during the performance of this contract to conduct site visits for specific tasks. The contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR. Travel will be limited to those locations outlined within this PWS.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: This category includes travel (outlined in 1.6.13), reproduction, and shipping expenses associated with site visits to installation facilities and production of documents as outlined in the PWS. These costs must be preapproved by the contracting officer.

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, 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.

1.6.16 Geospatial Data Generation: The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable federal, DoD, and Army geospatial data standards for tasks and deliverables in this PWS. Spatial data must be compliant with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment v3.1 Army Adaptation.

Spatial data must meet the requirements of the associated Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), available via the Installation Geospatial Information & Services Army Knowledge On-line (AKO) Page at https://www.ako2.us.army.mil/local/acceptance.htm. If the attribute data being collected as part of the PWS does not match one of the required columns listed in Table 4 of the QAP, then a separate business table with the custom data may be created, using the data layer primary key as the join attribute. If no QAP exists for the data layers developed, the Contractor shall meet the minimum requirements listed in Attachment C.3. Each geospatial data set shall be accompanied by metadata conforming to the Metadata Requirements for Army Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S) Geospatial Data. The horizontal accuracy of any geospatial data created by the contractor shall be tested and reported in accordance with the National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy (NSSDA) and the results shall be recorded in the metadata. All data must have a datum of WGS84 and a defined projection. Army technical experts will independently review Contractor work to ensure compliance with all spatial data requirements. Installation subject matter experts will review Contractor work and validate geospatial data. Validated data will be submitted to the COR for inclusion in the Army geospatial database of record.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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

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

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment 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.

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

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

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

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

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AEC Army Environmental Command

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement APG Aberdeen Proving Ground AR Army Regulation BLM Bureau of Land Management BMP Best Management Practice CAD Computer Aided Design CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense DoDI Department of Defense Instruction DOPAA Description of Proposed Action and Alternatives EA Environmental Assessment ECCS Environmental Compliance and Conservation Services EIS Environmental Impact Statement FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FNSI Finding of No Significant Impact GIS Geographic Information System HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HQDA Headquarters, Department of the Army IDDE Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination IMCOM Installation Management Command INRMP Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan IPR In-Progress Review KO Contracting Officer MCM Minimum Control Measure NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NOA Notice of Availability NOI Notice of Intent OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs O&M Operations and Maintenance P2 Pollution Prevention PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PMP Project Management Plan POC Point of Contact POP Period of Performance PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RASP Recovery and Sustainment Partnership SIC Standard Industrial Classification SOP Standard Operating Procedure SWMP Stormwater Management Plan

SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan TE Technical Exhibit USC United States Code USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service VEC Valued Environmental Components

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide access to appropriate personnel to conduct interviews concerning Installation activities and operations applicable to the PWS.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide access to facilities or sites for inspection and review purposes as applicable under this PWS.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide all utilities in the installation’s facilities for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS as applicable. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4 Materials: The Government will provide copies of existing plans (INRMP, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, Stormwater Management Plan, and others as applicable to the PWS); permits;

applicable data layers (Geographic Information System (GIS)) for map updates; and any other pertinent documentation required to complete tasks outlined in this PWS.

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 work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.3. Equipment: The Contractor shall any required equipment to meet the requirements under this PWS.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide environmental compliance and conservation services at Army installations as described in this PWS. Services include Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) updates, an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Stormwater Assessments, and an optional task for stormwater plan and/or permit updates.

5.2. Project Management Support

5.2.1. Kick-off meeting: Within fifteen (15) business days after the award of contract, one (1) conference call shall be held between the contractor Program Manager (PM), Army Environmental Command (AEC), the COR, and applicable installation representatives to discuss the tasks within this PWS. The AEC PM will coordinate a date/time with the attendees, initiate the call, and provide the agenda items at least three (3) business days prior to the call to the contractor PM. The contractor PM should provide any specific topics they would like added to the agenda within one

(1) day of the call. The agenda will include but is not limited to: identification of points of contact that will be involved with the project; background, goals and objectives, expectations, review procedures and deliverables; procedures for coordinating site visits; procedures for obtaining installation documentation; methods for transferring documents; and deliverable, timeline, or other concerns. The contractor shall be responsible for preparing minutes of the call and submitting them electronically within four (4) business days following the call to AEC PM and the COR.

5.2.2. Project Management Plan (PMP): No later than fifteen (15) business days after the Kick-off meeting, the contractor shall prepare and submit electronically a Project Management Plan for review and approval by the AEC PM and the COR that provides a clear direction and understanding of how the work will be accomplished, who will perform the work, and an initial schedule for completion of the work. Upon receipt of comments from the AEC PM and the COR, the contractor shall coordinate with the AEC PM on any outstanding issues. The contractor shall incorporate comments and provide the revised PMP to the AEC PM within five (5) business days of final coordination activities. The AEC PM will approve the final PMP.

The PMP shall contain a milestone schedule for the completion of each task outlined in this PWS.

The contractor shall revise the schedule from time to time as directed by the COR to accommodate major schedule-changing events driven by AEC. The following shall be addressed as part of the Work Plan:

A description of the technical and management approach;

Milestone schedule for each task outlined in this PWS;

Qualifications of individuals who will be responsible for each task;

Quality Control procedures;

Health and Safety Plan;

A description of the process to provide status reports to the COR to include the frequency and content of status reports; and Any other relevant information that conveys the Contractor’s management approach

5.2.3. Monthly Progress Reports. The contractor shall provide the COR a single monthly progress, status, and management report. The report shall include: the status of deliverables; work completed; work accomplished for tasks in which a payment is being requested in the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system; projected work to be completed in the following month; and, if applicable, an updated project schedule presented in a standard format (e.g., Gantt) for conveying any schedule changes agreed upon by the Government. The report shall be as concise as possible highlighting important progress, identifying potential issues (and plan for their resolution) as well as key upcoming activities or events. If no work is performed during this period, the Contractor shall so indicate in a brief report. The report is due the fifth (5th) business day of every month for the previous month and shall be delivered via e-mail.

5.2.4. Developing, Editing, and Formatting Deliverables.

5.2.4.1. The Contractor shall provide assistance and support which includes, but not be limited to drafting documents/plans; drafting Army responses to comments received; incorporating appropriate appendices to the documents/plans; document preparation, editing, formatting, grammar, resolution of document section inconsistencies; and figure/table/map preparation and revisions. For maps to be generated by the Contractor, applicable Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) data layers will be provided by the Government to the Contractor. Documents must be succinct, concise, and to the point.

5.2.4.2. Professionally accepted scientific approaches for data collection and analysis shall be used.

Information collected shall be valid and have relevance towards the applicable document/plan/action. Data shall include applicable existing documentation, studies, surveys, or related material. Data shall include input related to the document/plan/action submitted by the installation, to be provided by the Government at or before the kick-off meeting. The Contractor is responsible for identifying data gaps, with the recognition that not all gaps may be able to be addressed. The installation will provide relevant installation documents, data, and records, as appropriate. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any other relevant documents, data, and records. It is assumed that the Contractor’s professional affiliations and expertise will enable the Contractor to obtain critical documents, data, and records generated by non-military sources.

5.2.4.3. As the Contractor supports development of the EA, the Contractor shall analyze the proposed action and alternatives to determine and/or predict impacts to the human or the natural environment. The Contractor shall describe the current state of the resources, ecosystems and human communities. The Contractor shall identify the important cause-and-effect relationships between the proposed activities and resources, ecosystems, and human communities through all phases of the proposed project and its operational components. The Contractor shall determine the magnitude of significance of cumulative effects. If applicable, the Contractor, in consultation with the Government, shall develop appropriate mitigations based on assessing the consequences of the proposed action and alternatives. Best management practices shall also be identified and discussed with the project proponent so that associated costs are part of the overall project planning process. Adequacy of the mitigations and best management practices will be validated by the COR.

5.2.4.4. The Contractor shall ensure that all deliverables are complete, clear, concise, grammatically correct, and understandable to a non-technical person. Regardless of the number of authors involved in developing documents/plans, the Contractor shall seamlessly meld the sections into one readable document, ensuring the analysis contained adequately addresses all applicable requirements, and ensuring consistency both in content and format. Information (maps and figures) included in documents/plans shall be appropriate for public release and not impair military operational security. Drawings, photographs, and text shall be of a quality suitable for reproduction. Map figures shall meet Government standardizing CAD and GIS requirements and format. Both the maps and data layers shall be deliverables under this contract.

Formatting and editing shall include material that was changed during the document revisions or new material added to the document.

5.2.4.5. Unless otherwise specified, hard copy documents shall be bound with a protective cover on the front and back, and the front cover being of high quality. Hard copy documents shall be printed duplex and in black and white on 8.5 x 11 inch recycled paper, except when it’s appropriate to do otherwise. Once all documents/plans are deemed final, the Contractor shall also provide all appropriate CAD and GIS data and map/figure products on CD to the COR.

5.2.5. Document Distributions, CDs and Hard Copies. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall be responsible for the distribution and mailing of hard copies, CDs, and stakeholder notification supporting this PWS, and associated CAD and GIS data layers and map/figure products, as directed by the COR.

Certain tasks in the PWS require specific distribution. Requirements are outlined in the respective section.

Each distribution and mailing (e.g., CD or hard copy) shall include an accompanying cover letter. The Government will provide all required addresses for all mailings. Mailing shall be completed within four (4) calendar days of the Government’s notice to distribute the documents/CDs and issue the letters/postcards.

5.3. Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP): The contractor shall provide a full update of an existing INRMP for Fort Irwin, CA in accordance with 16 United States Code (USC) 670a-f (Sikes Act), Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4715.3, Army Regulation (AR) 200-1, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife guidance documents.

5.3.1. The contractor shall provide an up-to date INRMP for Fort Irwin, CA. Validate that the requirements of all applicable natural resource regulations, current, and future management concerns are included in the update. The Contractor shall provide assistance and support which includes, but not be limited to: drafting the full INRMP; drafting Army responses to comments received; incorporating appropriate appendices to the INRMP; document preparation, editing, formatting, grammar, and resolution of document section inconsistencies; and figure/table/map preparation and revisions.

5.3.1.1. The contractor shall specifically create and draft a section in the INRMP entitled “Desert Tortoise Recovery and Sustainment Partnership (RASP) Initiative. The section shall contain three

(3) subsections listed below:

The Biological Opinion;

The Section 7(a)(1) Program for desert tortoise intended to accomplish the RASP

Memorandum of Understanding’s (MOU) conservation objective; and Recovery Accounting Framework which will describe the framework for quantifying and tracking beneficial effects of actions taken under the Section 7(a) (1) program.

5.3.2. The contractor shall coordinate with all applicable installation staff to compile and review current and historical information regarding the natural resources program for inclusion in the INRMP update. The contractor shall obtain all Threatened & Endangered Species field monitoring data from Fort Irwin staff. The contractor shall synthesize the data into tables, graphs, and maps to describe the data and species trends. The synthesis shall be an appendix to the INRMP. Data provided shall be considered sensitive. The contractor shall refer all queries regarding this information or derivative information to Fort Irwin for action. The contractor shall protect the data and derivatives from release.

5.3.3. The contractor shall provide updated maps, figures and photographs as necessary for the INRMP update. For maps to be generated by the Contractor, existing applicable GIS data layers will be provided by the Government to the Contractor. Map figures shall meet Government standardized GIS requirements and format. Both the maps and data layers shall be deliverables under this contract. Data provided shall be considered sensitive. The contractor shall refer all queries regarding this information or derivative information to Fort Irwin for action. The contractor shall protect the data and derivatives from release.

5.3.4. Preliminary Draft INRMP:

5.3.4.1. The contractor shall prepare and provide a Preliminary Draft INRMP within 120 days following the kick-off meeting. The Preliminary Draft INRMP will be available for review and comment by the AEC, IMCOM, and Fort Irwin prior to release of the Draft INRMP to other agencies. The contractor shall provide electronic copies (4) of the Preliminary Draft INRMP in an easily editable format such as Microsoft Word and/or PDF to include maps, photos, and supporting documentation. Number draft lines for easy review and comment.

5.3.4.2. The contractor shall compile and track comments received as a result of Government review of the Preliminary Draft INRMP; recommend and track responses to comment; and participate in any needed IPRs/comment resolution meetings to address and resolve any outstanding comments. Within ten (10) business days after the contractor receives Government comments, the contractor shall provide the Government a comments/response matrix highlighted the issues expected to be discussed at the IPR/comment resolution meeting.

5.3.5. Draft INRMP:

5.3.5.1. The contractor shall prepare and provide a Draft INRMP which incorporates Government comments received and resolved through the IPR/comment resolution meeting. The contractor shall provide electronic check copies (3) of the Draft INRMP to AEC, IMCOM, and Fort Irwin for review within thirty (30) business days from the IPR/comment resolution meeting. Within five (5) business days of receiving approval by the Government for further distribution, the contractor shall provide additional electronic copies (3) to the USFWS, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for review and comment. The contractor shall provide the electronic copies of the Draft INRMP in an easily editable format such as Microsoft Word and/or PDF to include maps, photos, and supporting documentation. Number draft lines for easy review and comment.

5.3.5.2. The contractor shall compile and track comments received as a result of Government review of the Draft INRMP; recommend and track responses to comment; and participate in any needed IPRs/comment resolution meetings to address and resolve any outstanding comments.

Within ten (10) business days after the contractor receives Government comments, the contractor shall provide the Government a comments/response matrix highlighted the issues expected to be discussed at the IPR/comment resolution meeting.

5.3.6. Draft Final INRMP:

5.3.6.1. The Contractor shall prepare the Draft Final INRMP which incorporates Government and other Agency comments received and resolved through the IPR/comment resolution meeting. The Draft Final INRMP shall be made available for Government review within thirty (30) business days following the final IPR/comment resolution meeting. The Contractor shall include the consolidated and completed comment matrix when submitting the Draft Final INRMP. The draft final INRMP shall be provided in electronic copy (4) in an easily editable format such as Microsoft Word and/or PDF to include maps, photos, and supporting documentation.

5.3.6.2. The Government will provide the Contractor comments on the draft final INRMP to the Contractor within thirty (30) business days of document receipt. If additional revisions to the draft final INRMP are required, the contractor shall incorporate the necessary changes and provide a revised Draft Final INRMP within ten (10) business days of receipt of final comments. The draft final INRMP shall be provided in electronic copy (6) in an easily editable format such as Microsoft Word and/or PDF to include maps, photos, and supporting documentation.

5.3.7. Final INRMP: The contractor shall provide a final update to the draft final INRMP based on the Environmental Assessment process outlined in Section 5.4 below and any other applicable government comments. The contractor shall provide the Final INRMP to the Government within thirty

(30) business days following the close of the public review process for the EA. If additional revisions are needed to the Final INRMP, the contractor shall incorporate the comments and provide a revised Final INRMP within ten (10) business days of receipt of final Government comments. The Government will be responsible for staffing and obtaining signature pages from the appropriate agencies.

5.3.7.1. Upon receipt of the completed signature page, the Contractor shall incorporate the signed signature pages into an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the document and provide a final, searchable PDF file(s) to the Government within one (1) business day of Contractor receipt of the signed signature page. The signed signature page shall also be incorporated into the hard copies of the Final INRMP.

5.3.7.2. The Final INRMP shall be provided by the contractor to Fort Irwin for distribution in both hard copy (8) and electronic copy (8) in an easily editable format such as Microsoft Word and/or PDF to include maps, photos, and supporting documentation within fifteen (15) business days from receipt of the signature page. Hard copy documents shall be manuscript bound with a protective cover on the front and back, and the front cover being of high quality. Hard copy documents shall be printed duplex and in black and white on 8.5 x 11 inch recycled paper, except when it’s appropriate to do otherwise. Once all documents/plans are deemed final, the Contractor shall also provide all appropriate CAD and GIS data and map/figure products on CD to the COR.

5.4. Environmental Assessment (EA): The contractor shall develop a complete EA, to include associated documentation and public engagement documents and actions, in accordance with 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 651, for the Fort Irwin INRMP.

5.4.1. The Environmental Assessment process shall include preparing a draft EA (with an environmental analysis discussion included) and a draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI);

an approved EA and draft FNSI that will be made available to the public; and an EA update (if warranted) and final FNSI.

5.4.2. It is assumed that an EA and FNSI is the appropriate level NEPA analysis and the likely outcome of this project. This assumption does not indicate that the Army presupposes, or has decided, that a FNSI will be the outcome of this analysis and the Contractor is not directed by contract to that result. As with any EA, this EA may lead the Army to understand that further environmental analysis is required. The Army will make this decision. If the Army determines that an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required, the Contractor may be directed to draft a Notice of Intent (NOI), rather than a FNSI. References within this performance work statement (PWS) to performance objectives and standards, period of performance (POP), and deliverables that refer to the FNSI generally apply to an NOI should the Army determine that an EIS is required.

5.4.3. Preliminary Draft Description of Proposed Action and Alternatives (DOPAA):

5.4.3.1. The contractor shall prepare and provide the preliminary draft DOPAA (consisting of the first two chapters of the EA, and including purpose, need, screening criteria, and proposed action and alternatives) to be available for review and comment by the Government. The DOPAA shall be submitted for review at the same time as the Draft INRMP (within 150 days following the kick-off meeting). The contractor shall provide electronic copies (4) of the preliminary draft DOPAA in an easily editable format such as Microsoft Word and/or PDF to include appropriate maps, photos, and supporting documentation. Number draft lines for easy review and comment.

5.4.3.2. The contractor shall compile and track comments received as a result of Government review of the preliminary draft DOPAA; recommend and track responses to comment; and participate in any needed IPRs/comment resolution meetings to address and resolve any outstanding comments. Within ten (10) business days after the contractor receives Government comments, the contractor shall provide the Government a comments/response matrix highlighted the issues expected to be discussed at the IPR/comment resolution meeting.

5.4.4. Preliminary Draft EA and Preliminary Draft FNSI:

5.4.4.1. The contractor shall prepare and provide preliminary drafts of the EA and Draft FNSI which incorporates preliminary draft DOPAA Government comments received and resolved through the IPR/comment resolution meeting. The preliminary drafts of the EA and Draft FNSI shall be available for review and comment by the Government within thirty (30) business days following the final IPR/comment resolution meeting. The Contractor shall include the preliminary draft DOPAA consolidated and completed comment matrix when submitting the preliminary drafts of the EA and Draft FNSI. The

Preliminary Draft EA and FNSI shall be submitted for review at the same time as the Draft Final INRMP.

The contractor shall provide electronic copies (4) of the preliminary drafts of the EA and Draft FNSI in an easily editable format such as Microsoft Word and/or PDF to include appropriate maps, photos, and supporting documentation. Number draft lines for easy review and comment.

5.4.4.2. The contractor shall compile and track comments received as a result of Government review of the preliminary drafts of the EA and Draft FNSI; recommend and track responses to comment; and participate in any needed IPRs/comment resolution meetings to address and resolve any outstanding comments.

Within ten (10) business days after the contractor receives Government comments, the contractor shall provide the Government a comments/response matrix highlighted the issues expected to be discussed at the IPR/comment resolution meeting

5.4.5. EA and Draft FNSI

5.4.5.1. The contractor shall prepare and provide the pre-check copy EA and Draft FNSI (of which the approved EA and draft FNSI would be made available for public review), which incorporates Government comments, received and resolved through the IPR/comment resolution meeting held on the preliminary drafts of the EA and Draft FNSI. The pre-check copy EA and Draft FNSI shall be available for review and comment by the Government within thirty (30) business days following the IPR/comment resolution meeting held on the preliminary drafts of the EA and Draft FNSI. The Contractor shall include the preliminary drafts of the EA and Draft FNSI consolidated and completed comment matrix when submitting the pre-check copy EA and Draft FNSI. The contractor shall provide electronic copies (4) of the pre-check copy EA and Draft FNSI in an easily editable format such as Microsoft Word and/or PDF. Number draft lines for easy review and comment.

5.4.5.2. The contractor shall compile and track comments received as a result of Government review of the pre-check copy EA and Draft FNSI; recommend and track responses to comment; and participate in any needed IPRs/comment resolution meetings to address and resolve any outstanding comments. Within five

(5) business days after the contractor receives Government comments, the contractor shall provide the Government a comments/response matrix highlighted the issues expected to be discussed at the IPR/comment resolution meeting.

5.4.5.3. The contractor shall prepare and provide the check copy EA and Draft FNSI (of which the approved EA and draft FNSI would be made available for public review), which incorporates Government comments, received and resolved through the IPR/comment resolution meeting held on the pre-check copy EA and Draft FNSI. The check copy EA and Draft FNSI shall be available for review and comment by the Government within five (5) business days following the IPR/comment resolution meeting held on the pre-check copy EA and Draft FNSI. The Government will review and validate that the document is ready for publication. If the Government indicates additional edits are necessary, additional IPRs via telecom will be utilized to discuss and resolve additional issues and comments. If additional IPRs are required, they shall be held at the earliest convenience of the Government. If necessary, submissions by the Contractor shall occur within one (1) business day of the conclusion of the preceding IPR. The contractor shall provide hard copies (4) and electronic copies (4) of the check copy EA and Draft FNSI in an easily editable format such as Microsoft Word and/or PDF within ten (10) business days after final IPR/comment resolution meeting. Number draft lines for easy review and comment.

5.4.5.4. The timeline may include several weeks for Army staffing actions to have the EA appropriately signed, approving the release of the EA and Draft FNSI to the public. The Government will be responsible for staffing, and will commence prior to the Contractor delivery of the check copy EA and Draft FNSI.

5.4.5.5. Upon receipt of the signed EA signature page, the Contractor shall incorporate the signed signature pages into an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the document and provide a final, searchable PDF file(s) to the Government within one (1) business day of Contractor receipt of the signed signature page.