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Sheep Grazing Services Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement

Contract #

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SHEEP GRAZING SERVICES

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE

5 August 2026

60th Civil Engineering Squadron

Table of Contents

1. PURPOSE, DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES, AND REQUIRED TASKS

1.1. PURPOSE

1.2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED TASKS

1.4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

2. GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

2.1. BASE SUPPORT SERVICES

2.2. UTILITIES

3. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND QUALIFICATIONS

3.1. CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

3.2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

3.3. ON-SITE SHEPHERD

4. SAFETY/ENVIRONMENTAL

4.1. GENERAL

5. REQUIRED MEETINGS AND BRIEFINGS

5.1. POST AWARD ORIENTATION/CONFERENCE

5.2. PROJECT MEETINGS

6. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

6.1. SURVEILLANCE

6.2. METHODS

6.3. PERFORMANCE METRICS

7. GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND SECURITY INFORMATION

7.1. PUBLIC DISCLOSURES

7.2. HOURS OF OPERATION

7.3. WORK COORDINATION

7.4. WORK AREA

7.5. REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT DISPOSITION

7.6. WARRANTY

7.7. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CRISIS DECLARED BY THE NATIONAL COMMAND

AUTHORITY

7.8. GOVERNMENT DATA RIGHTS

8. FIGURES AND TABLES

APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

APPENDIX B: GRAZING MANAGEMENT PLAN

1. PURPOSE, DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES, AND REQUIRED

TASKS

1.1. PURPOSE

The purpose of the sheep grazing services is to manage vegetation through prescribed grazing at Travis Air Force Base (TAFB). The Contractor will graze sheep to reduce hazardous fuel loads for wildfire mitigation and to suppress the growth of invasive plant species. These services will decrease overall wildfire risk to protect public health and safety, and control non-native growth across the installation.

1.2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall perform targeted sheep grazing services, prioritizing bulk biomass and fuel load reduction as the primary objective. Invasive species suppression shall be integrated as a secondary, subordinate benefit where operationally feasible. While sheep shall serve as the primary grazing method, co-grazing arrangements utilizing cattle may be permitted solely upon prior coordination and the written approval of the TAFB Natural Resource Manager (NRM) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor shall actively coordinate with the TAFB NRM and COR to establish the location, intensity, and approved livestock composition for all grazing operations.

Currently, TAFB has eleven (11) grazing pastures which are suitable for grazing operations (Figure 1). Grazing shall comply with the 2024 TAFB Grazing Management Plan, which outlines Animal Unit Month (AUM) and land use regulations for each pasture (Table 2). The Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring grazing at each location and coordination with NRM/COR when livestock should be rotated. Contractor shall provide an on-site shepherd which will manage the herd 24 hours a day for 7 days a week basis. The Contractor shall provide an RV/trailer for the shepherd's living accommodation, which can be parked in pre-determined locations closest to the pasture where the animals are located.

The Contractor is responsible for complete mobilization and demobilization of animals, staff, and all equipment on and off the installation. Foreign nationals may be approved as shepherds, however, will be subject to background checks and necessary access procedures. The COR/NRM will submit any application for base access. The Contractor shall have and maintain all licenses and certificates required to perform all work requirements in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall, provide everything needed to perform grazing at TAFB, as defined in the PWS except as specified in the PWS as Government furnished property or services. The contractor will be held liable for any damages to government property as a result of work activities including but not limited to the items covered in Section 2 below. All work performed by the Contractor in the PWS shall conform to the applicable latest editions of the following specifications and standards but not limited to:

- Travis AFB Engineering Specifications section 01 56 00 Environmental General requirements.

- Travis AFB Grazing Management Plan Version 2, 2024.

- Travis AFB Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan.

- Travis AFB Invasive Species Management Plan.

1.3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED TASKS

The Contractor shall perform the following core tasks to fulfill the grazing requirements at Travis

AFB:

1.3.1. Mobilization, Demobilization, and Access

The Contractor shall transport all animals, personnel, RVs/trailers, and required equipment to and from the installation. Prior to mobilization, the Contractor shall provide all necessary information to the COR to facilitate base access applications and background checks for all personnel, including foreign national shepherds. The contractor shall coordinate with COR for locations of RV/Trailer staging. The contractor shall provide all medical certificates and documentation required to graze and transport livestock in the State of California (e.g. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, brand inspection, USDA Identification, etc.).

Documentation will be required per shipment/herd, unless designated otherwise by State or Federal Regulations. If the Government exercises the option for cattle co-grazing, the contractor must additionally provide proof of all cattle-specific vaccinations and tests (e.g., Brucellosis, Trichomoniasis) as applicable.

1.3.2. Prescribed Grazing and Rotation Management

The Contractor shall execute grazing within the designated pastures in strict compliance with the land use regulations in the 2024 TAFB Grazing Management Plan and other applicable environmental specifications. Sheep shall be utilized as the primary grazing method; however, co-grazing utilizing cattle may be integrated only upon prior coordination and written approval from the

COR.

The Contractor shall actively monitor forage conditions and coordinate directly with the COR to determine grazing intensity, livestock composition, and execute timely herd rotations. In general, the Residual Dry Matter (RDM) range shall be maintained between 500–2,000 lbs./acre for each pasture, unless otherwise directed by the COR to meet specific fuel load or ecological targets.

The Contractor shall utilize a phased rotation strategy to graze designated pastures throughout the performance period. While more than one pasture may be grazed simultaneously—particularly when utilizing smaller pasture units— the precise grazing strategy, sequence, and timing shall be finalized and coordinated during the post-award project kickoff meeting.

The contractor shall provide an on-site shepherd to actively manage, contain and care for the herd on a 24/7 basis. The contractor shall park the shepherd’s RV/trailer only in pre-determined, Government approved locations nearest the active grazing pasture. The contractor shall provide all necessary resources, water, and care to sustain the herd independently, ensuring operations do not cause damage to government property (See Section 2.2 for Utilities Provided for livestock).

1.3.3. Project Management

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive project management and administrative oversight to ensure the successful execution of this contract. The Contractor shall act as the primary liaison to ensure seamless coordination between the Contractor's field staff and the COR for all operational movements, livestock rotations, and base access requirements. The Contractor shall provide regular status updates to the COR regarding herd locations and current RDM levels and shall notify the COR and Contracting Officer (CO) immediately if any issues, incidents, or emergencies involving animals, staff, or equipment in the field occur. Additionally, the Contractor shall attend all mandatory kick-off and progress meetings as requested by the Government, and ensure all invoicing is submitted accurately and timely in accordance with the terms of the contract.

1.4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract shall be a seasonal window of approximately four (4) months (120 calendar days). The base year of this contract will begin with a fall/winter graze, with an approximate performance window of September through December. The base year may also include a spring grazing event, if funds are available. For all subsequent option years, the schedule will transition solely to a spring grazing regimen, with an approximate performance window of February through May. Due to the seasonal nature of vegetation growth, the exact start dates shall be determined by the COR/TAFB NRM based on forage conditions. The CO will issue a formal Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the contractor at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the designated start date. The contractor shall complete all required tasks outlined in section 1.3 above within this designated 120-day performance window.

1.5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance shall be Travis AFB, California. Grazing operations shall be strictly confined to the eleven (11) designated pastures, totaling approximately 540 acres, as mapped and defined in the 2024 TAFB Grazing Management Plan (Figure 1). However, the Government is not obligated to utilize all eleven pastures each year; the specific pastures, acreage, and location of active grazing will be determined annually or seasonally based on forage conditions, funding, and base operational needs. Less acreage may be made available for grazing at the sole discretion of the COR/NRM.

All livestock offloading, equipment storage, and staging activities shall occur only within specific areas pre-approved in writing by the COR. The contractor, equipment, and livestock are strictly prohibited from entering any other base location outside the designated grazing footprint and approved transit routes.

2. GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

2.1. BASE SUPPORT SERVICES

The Government will provide emergency medical treatment and emergency patient transportation service for contractor personnel who are injured or become critically ill during the performance of this contract. The contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of medical treatment and patient transportation service at the current in-patient or outpatient treatment rate, as appropriate. The Contractor shall notify the COR of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment within 30 minutes of incident. Fire prevention and protection. Fire department telephone extension is 424- 4911 for emergencies. The Government will provide general on-base telephones for emergencies.

2.2. UTILITIES

The Government will not furnish utility services, including electricity, potable water, or waste hookups, for the Contractor’s RV/trailer or human consumption. The Contractor shall be completely self-sufficient in providing all utilities necessary for the shepherd’s living accommodations. Temporary connections to Travis AFB utility systems are strictly prohibited.

Livestock Water Exception: The Government will allow the Contractor access to existing water troughs located in most grazing pastures, which shall be used solely for watering the livestock (See table 7 in GMP for locations of water infrastructure). In the event a designated grazing pasture does not have an existing or functional water trough, the Contractor is solely responsible for procuring, transporting, and managing all required water for the livestock at no additional cost to the Government.

3. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND QUALIFICATIONS

3.1. CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide personnel possessing the skills, knowledge, and training to satisfactorily perform the services required. Personnel performing work under this PWS shall remain employees of the Contractor (or Subcontractor) and shall not be considered employees of the Government.

3.2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The project manager shall oversee all work being performed by the on-site shepherd throughout the duration of the contract at Travis AFB. The project manager should be the primary point of contact for all updates, or issues arising with work occurring on base. The project manager shall also oversee making sure grazing is coordinated and in compliance with the land use regulations stated above. The project manager shall also oversee attending project update meetings, and preparation and submitting invoices and other related contracting documents or deliverables.

3.3. ON-SITE SHEPHERD

The shepherd shall remain on site on a 24/7 basis to maintain and monitor the herd of sheep. The shepherd shall be trained and qualified in all techniques required for sheep grazing to remain effective and in compliance with the land use regulations described above in section 1. The shepherd will coordinate on-site conditions with the project manager who will then coordinate with the CO/COR for any issues needing assistance. The shepherd will reside on a RV/trailer that will be staged in pre-determined locations closest to the pasture where sheep are actively located.

4. SAFETY/ENVIRONMENTAL

4.1. GENERAL

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal (DOW/USAF), State, and Local regulations, 60 AMW Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP) and DIVISION 01 – GENERAL SECTION 01 56 00 ENVIRONMENTAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Env Specs) and with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The protection of Contractor employees shall exclusively be the obligation of the Contractor. The Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the Contractor’s compliance or noncompliance with such responsibilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing Contractor employees with all necessary personal protective equipment and site-related safety equipment to perform services.

5. REQUIRED MEETINGS AND BRIEFINGS

5.1. POST AWARD ORIENTATION/CONFERENCE

A post award “Kick-Off” orientation/conference shall be held via teleconference or face-to-face as determined by the CO/COR within 10 days after the contract award. The purpose of this conference is for the Government and Contractor to discuss contract administration, Government expectations, and the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP).

5.2. PROJECT MEETINGS

The Contractor shall conduct a project meeting as needed or as requested by the government via teleconference or in person with the Government to discuss any contract issues, work schedule, and coordination plans.

6. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

6.1. SURVEILLANCE

Verification of performance objectives and surveillance for sheep grazing services will be accomplished by the COR. COR will perform inspections and surveillance IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), which shall contain the information within PWS Table 1:

Services Summary. The COR will evaluate Contractor performance of the services listed in Table 1: Services Summary to determine if the performance thresholds are met, and all surveillance shall be documented with the QASP checklist.

All actions taken by the Contractor to correct deficiencies found by the Government as a result of quality assurance surveillance, and by the Contractor as a result of quality control, shall be at the Contractor’s own expense, and without additional reimbursement by the Government.

Defective repairs shall be accomplished (referred to as a “callback”) within five (5) business days. Re-performance is the preferred method of correcting any unacceptable performance. If performance is still unacceptable after a callback, the Contractor may be issued a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR), which is a report citing unsatisfactory services or performance for which the Contractor is responsible under the PWS.

6.2. METHODS

Surveillance methods include periodic surveillance, monthly meeting and briefings, periodic surveys, and customer complaints. Surveillance methods can change after contract award based on, but not limited to, acceptance of the Contractor’s QCP or Contractor performance.

6.3. PERFORMANCE METRICS

Performance of a service shall be evaluated to determine whether or not it meets the established performance threshold (see PWS Table 1). The performance of the Contractor will also be measured using periodic customer satisfaction surveys. Re-performance is the preferred method of correcting any unacceptable performance.

TABLE 1: SERVICES SUMMARY

SS#

Performance Objective PWS

Section

Performance Threshold, Remedy and Acceptable Quality Level

Surveillance Method

Technical/Quality of Service 100% of required staff, equipment, and livestock are on-site and operational by the start of the Period of

Performance.

Mobilization, Demobilization, and Access

No more than one customer complaint per month.

1 The contractor shall mobilize, demobilize, and coordinate base access for all staff, equipment, and livestock to perform the tasks outlined within the PWS.

1.3.1 Remedies:

a. Contractor shall provide a written Corrective Action

Plan within 5 business days from CO and/or

COR notification.

b. Re-performance within 3 days of notification

Periodic Surveillance

100% compliance with all land use and environmental regulations.

Grazing and Herd Management

No more than one customer complaint per month.

The contractor shall graze livestock in compliance with the Grazing Management Plan and in coordination with the Travis

COR.

1.3.2 Remedies:

a. Contractor shall provide a written Corrective Action

Plan within 5 business days from CO and/or

COR notification.

b. Re-performance within 3 days of notification

Periodic Surveillance

Management

Project Management

The contractor shall provide project management duties including accurate invoices, attendance at all mandated meetings, reporting incidents, and ensuring proactive coordination with project staff.

1.3.3

100% of required tasks.

No more than one customer complaint per month

Remedy:

Contractor shall provide a written Corrective Action

Plan within 5 business days from CO and/or

COR notification.

Periodic

Surveillance

7. GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND SECURITY

INFORMATION

7.1. PUBLIC DISCLOSURES

The Contractor shall not make a public announcement or disclosure relative to information contained or developed under this contract, except as authorized by the CO/COR.

7.2. HOURS OF OPERATION

Maintenance, periodic inspection, and repair services are normally provided during non-peak hours and working days, excluding legal Federal and National holidays. The Contractor shall coordinate the work schedule with the CO/COR identified in the contract. Travis AFB is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

10.2.1 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:

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

7.3. WORK COORDINATION

The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the CO/COR at least [five (5) days] in advance with the exception of Service Calls. Coordination for Service Calls follows the procedure in PWS Section 8.1. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by the Contractor resulting from failing to coordinate work with the CO/COR. If the Contractor plans to use radio/CB transmissions in the performance of work, radio transmission frequency must be approved by the CO/COR.

7.4. WORK AREA

The Contractor shall at all times keep work areas free from any accumulation of debris, waste material, rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials. Upon completion of the job or when away from the work area, the Contractor shall leave the work area and its premises in a clean, neat, safe, and workmanlike condition. The Contractor is responsible for removal and proper disposal of all job-related waste material from the worksite. The Contractor shall be responsible for all work area, traffic barricades, and traffic flagging operations when required.

7.5. REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT DISPOSITION

The disposition of all replaced equipment including batteries shall be coordinated with the CO/COR as identified in the contract. Unless the CO/COR states in writing that the replaced equipment shall be turned in to the CO/COR, the Contractor shall properly dispose of the equipment or hazardous materials such as fuel or sludge off-base.

7.6. WARRANTY

IAW FAR 12.404(b), the Contractor shall provide at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public in customary commercial practice.

At a minimum, the Contractor shall provide a one-year parts and labor warranty for all components installed during the performance of the contract. The warranty shall commence upon replacement of parts or system completion and acceptance. System acceptance is defined as written acceptance by the CO/COR. After being notified of a problem with a component under warranty, the Contractor shall investigate the issue and respond to the CO/COR within twenty-four (24) hours, to include weekends. For warranty documentation, refer to PWS Sections 6.3 and 7.1.1.

7.7. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CRISIS DECLARED BY THE

NATIONAL COMMAND AUTHORITY

Contractors providing services designated as essential by a Department of Defense Component shall be expected to use all means at their disposal to continue to provide such services, IAW the terms and conditions of the contract, during periods of crisis until appropriately released or evacuated by military authority. The services provided for by this contract shall be deemed mission-essential during crisis and emergencies and shall continue normal operation. See Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clause 252.237- 7023, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, in the contract.

7.8. GOVERNMENT DATA RIGHTS

The Government will retain rights to all documents, materials, electronic files, and configuration data produced under any resulting Task Order. All documents and materials under any resulting contract will 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 shall not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the CO.

All materials supplied to the Government will be the sole property of the Government and shall not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

8. FIGURES AND TABLES

Table 2. Estimated grazing capacity in Animal Unit Months (AUM) for Travis AFB Pastures based on RDM calculations.

Pasture Livestock Type

Size (acres)

RDM Range (lbs/acre)

Estimated AUM per acre

Estimated AUMs

1 Cattle or Sheep 178.7 500-2000 1.9 339.5

2 Cattle or Sheep 81.9 500-2000 1.9 155.6

3 Cattle or Sheep 14.9 500-2000 1.9 28.3

4 Cattle or Sheep 1.6 500-2000 1.9 3.0

14 Cattle or Sheep 106.7 500-2000 1.9 202.7

15 Cattle or Sheep 9.5 500-2000 1.9 18.1

16 Cattle or Sheep 62.2 500-2000 1.9 118.2

17 Cattle or Sheep 5.6 500-2000 1.9 10.6

18 Cattle or Sheep 28.8 500-2000 1.9 54.7

19 Cattle or Sheep 36.6 500-2000 1.9 69.5

20 Cattle or Sheep 18.4 500-2000 1.9 35.0

APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

Animal Unit Month (AUM): A standard grazing metric defined as the amount of dry forage required to sustain one mature 1,000-pound cow for a period of one month.

Contracting Officer (CO): Individual responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting and compliance with the contract terms, safeguarding the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship, ensuring that the Contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract, and determining the final assessment of the Contractor’s performance.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Individual responsible for providing continuous program and technical oversight of the Contractor’s performance, reporting early identification of performance problems to the CO, and documenting Contractor performance.

Damage to Government Property: Damage or abnormal deterioration caused by physical abuse or negligence.

Natural Resource Manager (NRM): Individual responsible for running the Natural Resources program at Travis AFB which includes wildland fire and grazing management.

Performance Work Statement (PWS): A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that clearly describes the government's required results (outcomes) rather than the specific methods or processes for performing the work.

Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor’s program of action to effectively and efficiently manage the quality of performance objectives relating to standards of performance and inspections necessary to assure that the service satisfy the requirements from concept through validation.

Residual Dry Matter (RDM): A standard grazing management metric defined as the old herbaceous plant material (forage) left on the ground prior to the autumn rainy season. It is measured in pounds per acre (lbs./acre) and serves as a key indicator of grazing intensity, soil protection, and fuel load management.

CDR Contract Discrepancy Report CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOW Department Of War FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation IAW In Accordance With NRM Natural Resource Manager NTP Notice To Proceed PWS Performance Work Statement

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Plan USAF United Stated Air Force

APPENDIX B: GRAZING MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX B: GRAZING MANAGEMENT PLAN