Attachment I - Performance Work Statement (PWS).pdf

PEST MANGEMENT SERVICES

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

USAG Ansbach, Germany

08 September 2025

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1.0 General Information:

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services:

4.0 Contractor Furnished Equipment and Items:

5.0 Specific Task and Standards:

6.0 Operations:

7.0 Applicable Publications: (Current Editions)

1.0 General Information:

Scope:

The contractor shall provide non-personal service for pest control within the USAG Ansbach. Services include insect control, rodent control, removal of wasp nests, transfer bee hives and hornet nests, removal of oak procession caterpillar, carcass removal, pigeon control in buildings, providing monthly and quarterly surveillance in food and nonfood areas as well as sniffing dogs for detection of bed bugs if required.

Objectives:

The contractor shall provide Pest Control Services to maintain the Army Garrison Ansbach in proper and safe conditions.

The contractor shall utilize Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) techniques in the overall pest surveillance and pest control program in order to be more effective and prevent little to no risk to personnel and the environment.

Period of Performance:

1. Base year: 01 December 2025 – 30 November 2026

2. Option year 1: 01 December 2026 – 30 November 2027

3. Option year 2: 01 December 2027 – 30 November 2028

4. Option year 3: 01 December 2028 – 30 November 2029

5. Option year 4: 01 December 2029 – 30 November 2030

Contractor Work Plan (CWP):

The Contractor shall develop and follow a Contractor Work Plan (CWP) to accomplish the requirements of this contract (Deliverable A001).

1.4.1 The Contractor shall develop and maintain a detailed Contractor’s Work Plan (CWP).

The CWP shall specify the schedule, technical approach, and resources required for the planning, execution, and completion of the performance objectives. The CWP shall address continuous monitoring, pest response and removal procedures, record keeping, warranties, education, and communication to installation personnel to prevent nuisance pests and disease vectors in and around any facility located on the USAG Ansbach. The Contractor may review the installation’s historical records of pest activity and abatement actions, survey facilities and grounds, and consult with the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) in development of a plan.

1.4.2 The Contractor shall submit a draft of the CWP, with proposed pesticide labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), within ten (10) calendar days of contract award.

The draft CWP and any subsequent revisions are subject to review and approval, through the Contracting Officer (KO) and the designated contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.4.3 The Contractor shall submit the final CWP within 30 days of receipt to the Contracting Officer (KO) and their designated contracting Officer Representative (COR). The final CWP shall include labels, Material Safety Data Sheets, and the planned pesticide use proposal (an electronic document provided by Government) and comply with all applicable local, state, and Federal regulations.

Quality Control Plan (QCP) The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) days after the date of the contract award (Deliverable A002).

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have three (3) days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than thirty

(30) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor.

The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

a. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

b. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals)?

c. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses?

d. How will the Contractor monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including DOCPER processes/approvals throughout contract performance?

e. How will the Contractor ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.8.18 Key Control)?

f. How will the Contractor identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future?

g. How will the Contractor file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years?

1.5.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within one (1) hour of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within two (2) days (Deliverable A003).

Place of Performance:

The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at all USAG Ansbach installations (i. e. Barton, Bleidorn, Katterbach, Illesheim, Franken Kaserne, Oberdachstetten, Shipton, Urlas). The Contractor shall provide the KO with a schedule no later than (10) workdays prior to commencing work. Schedule shall outline tasks to be performed by specific building/areas and identify the timeline for the task to be accomplished. The KO will provide the Contractor with requirements to make changes to the schedule as they occur.

License and Certification:

The Contractor shall provide its business license (i.e. Trade Certificate - Gewerbeschein), a Controller, “Geprüfter Schädlingsbekämpfer/in IAW Bundesverordnung of 09/1984) and the membership of the “German Pest Control Association” (Deutscher Schädlingsbekämpferverband, DSV) to the KO with the proposal (Deliverable A004).

All Contractor personnel who apply pesticides shall have full commercial certification.

Neither private applicator certification nor registered technician certification is acceptable.

Proof of certification shall be provided to the COR and after contract award, and annually by the end of the performance period. The Contractor shall ensure that the licenses/certificates and training of Contractor personnel are kept current (Deliverable A005).

Traffic Flow:

The Contractor shall maintain the free flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic while conducting pest management service tasks.

Restoration of Real Property Damage:

Any damage to Government Real Property by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored to the original state at no additional cost to the Government (e.g., structural damage, damage to landscape or fencing, et al). The contractor shall be held liable for any damage to people, pets and non-target components of the environment caused by contractor carelessness.

Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meeting:

The Contractor Shall attend the post award conference convened by the Contracting Activity or Contract Administration Office as agreed upon and stated in the contract award document.

1. When the KO, COR, and DPW management meet with the Contractor to review the Contractor’s performance, written minutes of the meeting will be recorded by the Government and signed by the Requirements Authority (RA) and the KO.

2. The written minutes will be distributed within five (5) business days after the meeting.

3. If any party does not concur with any portion of the minutes, the non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the KO/COR within two (2) workdays following receipt of the minutes.

4. Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination and cooperation between the Government and the Contractor.

Specific Contractor Requirement, Roles, and Responsibilities:

1.11.1 Residency:

1. All Contractor employees shall be holder of a German work permit.

2. RESERVED

3. RESERVED

1.11.2 Contractor Hiring Restriction:

The Contractor shall not hire or subcontract with off-duty or former Government employees whose employment would result in a conflict of interest as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (Deliverable A006). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

In the event the Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participating in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.11.3 Contractor Identification:

1. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel are identified as a Contractor to distinguish themselves (e.g., badge, company logo, or uniform) from Government employees.

2. The Contractor shall ensure all correspondence and reports produced are marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is disclosed.

3. Contractor-owned/leased vehicles and trailers shall be clearly identified.

1.11.4 Standard of Conduct:

1. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the

Government. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation.

2. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance.

3. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner.

4. The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security.

5. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC §423, Procurement Integrity.

6. The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

7. The removal of such a person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide personnel to perform adequate and timely service.

1.11.5 Contractor Key Personnel:

Contractor shall provide a resume of key personnel, who will be designated in writing, shall ensure all technicians are “Certified Pest Controller” (Geprüfter Schädlingsbekämpfer/in) IAW Bundesverordnung 09/1984.) All certificates shall be submitted to the COR after the contract award. (Deliverable A005) These key personnel shall be available during normal duty hours.

These individuals designated as key personnel shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

1.11.6 Project Manager (PM) and Alternate PM

The Contractor shall provide a PM and an alternate PM who is responsible for the performance of the work. The PM/alternate PM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract. The PM/alternate PM shall demonstrate technical skills and knowledge in the Pest Control Field. The contractor shall provide proof that the PM/alternate PM possesses a minimum of two (2) years’ experience within the last eight (8) years preceding the issuance of this solicitation, working as a PM/alternate PM within this trade to the KO with their proposal. The name of the PM shall be provided to the KO. The PM/alternate PM shall be present, on-site and available during normal duty hours. In circumstances when the PM is not available, the Contractor shall designate and alternate who can perform the same duties during the absence. (Deliverable A007)

Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) On an ongoing basis, the Contractor shall review the IPMP to ensure actions follow the document. Electronic copies of the IPMP are available upon request.

Hours of Operations:

Normal hours of operation are between the hours of 07:30 – 16:00, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays or when the Government facilities are closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall perform control operations during extended hours as identified in this contract or with approval from the KO or COR.

1. The Contractor shall coordinate with COR (Contracting Officer Representative) to establish a schedule to conduct business if services are required outside of normal hours of operation.

2. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when Government facilities are not closed for the above reasons.

Recognized Federal US Holidays:

Except as otherwise specified, routine work shall not be scheduled on holidays or holidays observed in lieu thereof.

Federal Government holidays are:

New Years Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 3rd Monday of January Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth 19th day of June 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

1.14.1 Host Nation Holidays:

New Year’s Day January 1st Epiphany January 6th Good Friday Varies Easter Monday Varies Labor Day May 1st Ascension Day Varies Whit Monday Varies Corpus Christ Varies Day of German Unity October 3rd All Saints’ Day November 1st 1st Christmas December 25th 2nd Christmas December 26th

Historic District:

The Contractor shall not perform any work that would alter the exterior appearance of any structure in this area without obtaining specific written permission from the Government, or the designee. The Contractor shall replace material, if replacement is necessary, with new material that duplicates the original material as closely as possible. New material must be approved by the KO or COR and the Government.

Environmental Protection Policy Regulation/SOP:

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, Host Nation, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations concerning environmental protection, hazardous and toxic materials, pesticide usage, pesticide spill, and pesticide fires. All environmental protection issues shall be coordinated with the COR.

Safety Plan:

The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety plan for its employees (Deliverable A009).

1. Medical Surveillance of Pesticide Applicators: The Contractor shall provide medical surveillance for all personnel applying pesticides IAW USAG Ansbach PMP guidelines, including initial physical exams, annual physical exams, and monitoring of cholinesterase levels. Results of exams and blood tests shall be maintained for review. The Contractor shall submit a statement to the KO/COR annually confirming the medical surveillance is performed and a list of employees subject to the surveillance within 10 days upon completion of medical surveillance (Deliverable A008).

2. The Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the KO/COR for review and acceptance within 30 business days after contract award (Deliverable A009).

3. Revisions shall be submitted to the KO/COR five (5) business days prior to the effective date of change (Deliverable A010).

Key Control:

The Contractor shall establish a control system to ensure that no keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are stolen, lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized people.

The Contractor shall comply with all Army Regulations related to key control.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards.

1. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated.

2. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the CWP.

3. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

Security Requirements:

The security measures utilized on USAG Ansbach change as needed to meet the current security threat in the nation. The KO or COR will keep the Contractor informed of any security or Threat Conditions level changes as they apply to the Contractor. The Contractor shall follow the security measure in place.

In the event of a National Defense Emergency affecting USAG Ansbach, the DPW POC will immediately notify the contract POC. At that time, the contractor shall take immediate steps to cease all activities on the installation(s) and will cause all personnel to leave the installation(s) property until notice is given by the installation and USAG Ansbach POC that National Defense Emergency conditions are no longer in effect.

1.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 Training:

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates 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 05 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (Deliverable A011). AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam

1. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures:

Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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.

2. If access to a computer is not available, the Government will provide AT Level I training for Contractor employees within 30 business days after the contract starts and maintain a copy of the attendance roster for one (1) year.

Any Contractor hired after contract start will be required to receive AT Level I training within 30 calendar days either online or as provided by the Government. The Contractor must present the training certificate to the COR within 05 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (Deliverable A009).

1.19.2 Operational Security:

Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees, to include subcontractor’s employees, must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training within 30 calendar days of contract award and annually thereafter. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors is available at the following website: http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html

The Contractor shall provide either certificates of completion or dates of attendance at the (Explain how/where this training is provided. Installation Specific), for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and to the Contracting officer, with 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (Deliverable A012).

1.19.3 Physical Security:

At the close of each work period, the contractor shall ensure government facilities, equipment, and materials are secured.

1.19.4 iWATCH:

The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. The training shall be completed within 30 calendar days after the start of the contract and within 30 days after new employees commence contract performance. Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource website:

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram /default.aspx.

The contractor shall send to the KO or designated Government representative/COR via both electronic and paper copy within 30 calendar days of completion of training (Deliverable A012).

1.19.5 Local Health Protection Conditions:

Contractor will comply with all national and DoD policies with regard to health protection issues including pandemic outbreaks. Local Health Protection Conditions (HPCON) change based on risk levels in the surrounding area USAG Ansbach and in cooperation with local, state and national guidance. The Contractor shall comply with installation and higher headquarters policies aimed at mitigating the spread of dangerous communicable diseases.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

Definitions:

Ability One Commission - Formally known as “The Committee For Purchase For People Who

Are Blind Or Severely Disabled”. This is the independent Government Agency responsible for the Ability One Program. (For more information, go to website http://www.AbilityOne.gov)

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) - The AQL is the maximum percent defective (or the number of defects per hundred units) that, for purposes of sampling inspection, can be considered satisfactory.

Building - A permanent structure, set on a solid foundation, designed for a life span in excess of 25 years.

Call Outs - Call outs may be requested for tasks identified as a standard or enhanced service.

These can include non-recurring requests for special events, spills, and events that may be recurring on an unscheduled basis such as cleaning before and after services which do not have a set, predetermined schedule.

Certified Applicator/Operator - Any individual who applies pesticides must be by host nation law standards a German “Certified Pest Controller” (Geprüfter Schädlingsbekämpfer/in).

Child, Youth, and School Services (CYS) - Overarching naming convention for Child Development Center (CDC); Youth Activity Center; and School Age Services (SAS) is Child, Youth and School, Services (CYS); shall be used when referencing all programs.

Contracting - 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.

Contracting Administrator – A person who administrates the contract from the time it is awarded to its conclusion.

Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) - Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

Contracting Officer (KO) – 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

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such an 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 the authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

Contractor Work Plan (CWP) - A Contractor-developed document submitted as part of the Contractor proposal that describes how the requirements of this contract will be met. The plan establishes strategies and methods for conducting a safe, effective, and environmentally sound IPM program.

Deficient Service - A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

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

EPA – Environmental Protection Agency – The federal agency delegated authority to enforce the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

Facility Manager — A person responsible for organizing, coordinating, and controlling the care of a facility.

Government Furnished Property (GFP) - Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government Property - All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government- furnished property and Contractor-acquired property.

Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Government Project Manager - The DPW Operation and Maintenance Division, Project Engineer/Technician assigned to manage this PWS.

Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) – The individual designated by the installation commander to oversee the installation pest management program.

Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) – A long-range, comprehensive planning and operational document that establishes the strategy and methods for conducting a safe, effective, and environmentally sound IPM program. Written IPMPs are required to establish and implement an installation pest management program. The Installation Pest Management Plan (IPMP) for the US Army Garrison Ansbach describes the installation's pest management requirements, outlines the resources necessary for surveillance and control and describes the administrative, safety, and environmental pests. Pests included in the plan are weeds and other undesired vegetation, medically important pests, crawling insects (ants, crickets, cockroaches, etc.), mice, rats and other vertebrate pests. Without control, these pests could interfere with the military mission, damage real property, increase maintenance costs and expose installation personnel to diseases. Pests IAW with FGS are: C11.2.8. Pests. Arthropods, birds, rodents, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, algae, snails, marine borers, snakes, weeds, undesirable vegetation, and other organisms (except for microorganisms that cause human or animal disease) that adversely affect the well-being of humans or animals; attack real property, supplies, equipment or vegetation;

or are otherwise undesirable.

Integrated Pest Management – A planned, incorporating continuous monitoring, education, record keeping, and communication to prevent pest and disease vectors from causing unacceptable damage to operations, people, property, material, or the environment. The IPM strategy uses targeted, sustainable, economical, environmentally sound methods including education, habitat modification, biological control, genetic control, cultural control, mechanical control, physical control, regulatory control, and, where necessary, the judicious use of the least hazardous pesticides.

Legal and Other Requirements - Applicable Federal, State, local, DoD and Army laws, codes, regulations and other requirements.

Loss of Government Property - Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

o Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search.

o Theft.

o Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or o Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair. The Contractor shall prepare damage reports monthly and submit to COR.

Material - Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) – A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides basic information on a material or chemical product. A MSDS describes the properties and potential hazards of the material, how to use it safely, and what to do in an emergency.

Non-Personal Services - The personnel rendering the services are not subject; either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) - Identifies the key service outputs of the Contractor.

Pests – Arthropods, birds, rodents, nematodes, and other organisms (except for human or animal disease-causing organisms) that adversely affect readiness, military operations, or the well-being of personnel and animals; attack or damage real property, supplies, equipment, or vegetation; or are otherwise undesirable.

Pest Management – The prevention and control of disease vectors and pests that may adversely affect the DoD mission or military operations; the health and well-being of people; or structures, material, or property.

Pests of Medical Importance – Pest that are producing direct effects to public health similar to public health animal pests who are producing indirect effects (disease transmission).

Pesticide – Any substance or mixture of substances, including biological control agents, that may prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests and are specifically labeled for use by the EPA.

Also, any substance or mixture of substances is used as a plant regulator, defoliant, desiccant, disinfectant, or biocide.

Pesticide Applicator – Any individual who applies pesticides must be by host nation law standards a German “Certified Pest Controller” (Geprüfter Schädlingsbekämpfer/in)

Physical/Community Fitness Centers - Physical/Community Fitness Center facilities may include a gymnasium, athletic courts, work out areas, weight rooms, showers, restrooms, locker rooms, indoor handball courts, whirlpool, sauna, administrative space, and storage space. Outdoor fitness/recreation facilities, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, ice- and/or roller-skating rinks, physical educational training facilities, and buildings that house a fitness center are not included.

Physical Security - Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

Property - All tangible property, both real and personal.

Property Records - Records created and maintained by the Contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

Provide - To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in

Contractor-acquired property.

Public Health Animal Pests – Pests causing indirect effects to the public health. Public Health

Pests are IAW IPMP: Flies, fleas, bedbugs, mosquitoes, Zika virus mosquitoes, oak procession caterpillar and similar public health pests.

Public Traffic Areas - Lobbies, hallways, corridors, stairwells, meeting rooms, and lavatories.

Project – Items selected for order on each individual Task Order.

Quality Assurance (QA) – The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) – A person designated by the KO to monitor Contractor performance. May also be designated PMQAE (Pest Management QAE).

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) - An organized document written by the

Government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

Quality Control - All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Real Property – DoD lands, building, structures, utility systems, surfaced areas, and improvements. Includes equipment affixed and built into a facility as an integral part.

Rodent – As applies to this contract – A mouse, rat, or other rodent as approved by the CONTRACTING OFFICER OR THEIR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE or Installation Pest Management Coordinator. Does not include European mole (Talpa europaea), true shrew (Soricidae), marten (Musteldae).

Sensitive Property - Property potentially dangerous to public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or waste, or precious metals.

Scheduled Services - Recurring pest control services outlined below and in the specific tasks stated in this contract.

Service Order – Pest control services that is not considered scheduled service.

Spill Plan - A plan designed to identify steps to prevent the discharge of one or more hazardous substances that adversely impact, or threaten to adversely impact, human health, welfare or the environment and requires an immediate response.

Subcontractor - One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Surveillance – Thorough inspections or surveys made before and after pest management treatments to determine the presence and prevalence of pest or disease vectors.

Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) - A secure web system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows Government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows Government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

Workday - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise (Installation specific or as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement).

2.2 Acronyms:

AR Army Regulation ACC Army Contracting Command ACS Army Community Service ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative ANSI American National Standards Institute AQL Acceptable Quality Level AR Army Regulation ATO Anti-Terrorism Officer CAP Contractor Acquired Property CDC Child Development Center CFE Contractor Furnished Equipment CFM Contractor Furnished Material CFP Contractor Furnished Property CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLIN Contract Line Item Number CLS Common Levels of Support CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System CWP Contractor Work Plan DA Department of the Army DES Directorate of Emergency Services DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense DoDI Department of Defense Instruction DoDM Department of Defense Manual DOL Department of Labor

DPW Directorate of Public Works ENV Environmental FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards FPCON Force Protection Condition GFE Government-Furnished Equipment GFM Government-Furnished Material GFP Government-Furnished Property GOV Government HEPA High-Efficiency Particulate Air HQDA Headquarters Department of the Army HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning IAW In Accordance With IG Inspector General IICRC Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration

Certification IMCOM Installation Management Command ISSA International Sanitary Supply Association KO Contracting Officer LOR Legal and Other Requirements N/A Not Applicable NLT Not Later Than OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and

Hawaii) OPSEC Operational Security OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PAM Pamphlet PFC Physical Fitness Centers PIEE Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment PL Public Law PM Project Manager POC Point of Contact PoP Period of Performance PRS Performance Requirements Summary PUB Publication 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 SAM System for Award Management SDS Safety Data Sheets

SF Square Foot SPM Surveillance and Performance Monitoring SSP Service Support Program TARP Threat Awareness and Reporting Program TE Technical Exhibit U.S.C. United States Code VIP ‘Very Important Person WAWF Wide Area Work Flow WD Wage Determination YC Youth Centers

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services:

Property:

The Government will provide storage areas to store equipment related to the performance of this contract. The Government will issue keys for the storage areas. It’s prohibited to store pesticides in the provided storage areas. The Contractor shall follow key control standards per the Key Control Plan (PWS para 1.17).

The storage is immovable property owned by the Government and thus considered Real Property.

Equipment:

The Government will not provide any equipment.

Services:

The Government will not provide any services.

3.3.1 Utilities:

The Government will provide all utilities in the facility for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in the PWS. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves, light switches, etc. after using the required amount to accomplish tasks requiring the use of the utilities.

Materials:

The Government will not provide any materials under this contract.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Equipment and Items:

The Contractor shall furnish all plant, facilities, vehicles, equipment, fuel, materials, and services except those designated herein as being Government furnished.

Classified Controlled Facility Clearance:

RESERVED

Materials:

The Contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies required to perform work under this contract except that which is furnished by the Government (see Part 3). The Contractor shall provide all supplies, tools and clothing (including personal protective clothing and equipment for Contractor employees when required by Host Nation Law to meet the terms of the contract (Pesticides, etc.).

Equipment:

The Contractor shall ensure all equipment shall meet applicable Federal, State, local, DoD and Army laws, codes, regulations and other requirements. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain or have backup capability to provide continued service in the event primary equipment or vehicles are down for extended maintenance or repairs. Equipment failure shall not alleviate the Contractor from performing any requirement contained in this contract. Equipment shall include all necessary and customary hand and mechanical appliances routinely used for pest management operations (vehicles, etc.)

4.4.1 Unserviceable Contractor Equipment

Contractor furnished equipment or items, inoperable or unserviceable for whatever reason including failure to meet Federal, State, or local safety requirements, shall be removed from the installation within twenty-four (24) hours after failure except items undergoing maintenance by the Contractor in Government provided facilities.

Equipment that is not repaired within thirty (30) calendar days will be removed from the installation.

5.0 Specific Task and Standards:

Work Management:

The Contractor shall plan, program, coordinate, estimate, and schedule for all levels of work as specified. All aspects of the work management shall be incorporated into the CWP.

5.1.1 The Contractor shall meet with the COR a minimum of one time per workday, at a location to be determined at the start of the contract period. At this meeting, the Contractor shall pick up approved service order requests. The Contractor shall also meet with the COR during this time to discuss any issues related to any service order work.

5.1.2 During the daily meeting, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a completed work log for all services completed since the previous daily meeting (Deliverable A014).

The log shall include service order number or scheduled maintenance, facility number, requested service, performed services, completion date and time, and the facility’s Point of Contact (POC) name and telephone number.

5.1.3 The Contractor shall complete an individual service ticket for each service performed.

The ticket shall have all information required, location of service, service performed, materials used, total cost, and applicator’s signature. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the service ticket to the COR (Deliverable A015).

Indoor Pest Control:

The Contractor shall notify the COR prior to scheduled application of any pesticides (no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the application of any pesticides) and shall post any appropriate warning to ensure personnel safety.

Fleas/bed bugs must be reported within one (1) workday to the COR and Preventive medicine personnel in order to determine the level of flea infestation and requirements for flea control prior to initiation of an insect control program.

5.2.1 Preparation Instructions:

Prior to scheduled application, the Contractor shall provide the customer with instructions on how to prepare for pesticide application. The customer shall be informed prior to the work if he/she needs to perform certain tasks such as turning off air handler units or turning off gas supply to stoves. Instructions shall include the recommendation that customers vacate the treated area, if required, for an industry-accepted time based on the type of treatment, in order to allow pesticide odors to dissipate. A point of contact shall be provided to answer occupant questions.

5.2.2 Clean-Up Instructions:

At the time of notification, the Contractor shall prepare and furnish the occupants with written instructions regarding exposure to and clean-up of residual sprays or baits, including instructions on the ventilation of treated areas if applicable.

5.2.3 Ant Control:

The Contractor shall control ants in all Post buildings. The occupant will perform surveillance and control of infested areas with sticky traps; however chemical control shall be performed by the Contractor if Self-Help efforts are ineffective.

5.2.4 Spider Control: RESERVED

5.2.5 Other Household Nuisance Pests:

The Contractor shall control other household nuisance pests, including silverfish, earwigs, ground beetles, and other outdoor invading household pests. Control of pests shall be performed IAW the USAG Ansbach IPMP or IAW standard industry practice if not covered by the IPMP. The Contractor shall provide service on an as needed basis for the control or prevention of food, fabric, paper, or other stored product infesting pests, including, but not limited to, carpet beetles and silverfish. Pesticides shall not be applied to exposed food materials or food handling equipment.

5.2.6 Non-Fumigation Control Methods:

Methods to be used for the control of stored product pests include: Freezing the infested items to destroy the pests and then discarding the items, Sanitation, Spatial or spot treatments of affected areas, including the use of pheromone traps or chemicals.

Plan and Manage the Indoor Pest Management Program:

The Contractor shall submit to the COR a monthly Pest Management Maintenance Record, which includes a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled). The submittal shall begin ten (10) days after the award and by the 15th each month for the duration of the contract. The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions (Deliverable A013).

Food Handling Establishments:

5.4.1 The Contractor shall provide pest control inspections at all food handling establishments monthly and treat as required. Food handling establishments are shown in Technical Exhibit (TE) C.

5.4.2 The Contractor shall control infestation of insects and rodents IAW IPMP.

5.4.3 The Contractor shall conduct inside treatment of childcare development centers only when children are not present in the facilities. Childcare center spraying shall comply with AR 608-10, Child Development Services and TG 2 “Integrated Pest Management in Child Development Centers and Schools, November 2016 and Host Nations laws.

5.4.4 The Contractor shall monthly set and check traps or use other approved methods in food storage areas to protect stored products. The Contractor shall not use toxins for pest control in food preparation areas or floor space in common areas such as hallways.

Traps located outdoors shall be placed in bait stations to protect non-target animals.

Bait stations shall be secured against removal. Approved insecticides shall be used as the method of treatment. In addition, the Contractor shall provide and maintain continuous surveillance tools (e.g., sticky traps) at all operational food service facilities as necessary.

5.4.5 Instruction for Food Service Managers:

In conjunction with each work assignment, the Contractor shall instruct the managers of each food service facility in proper sanitation and Self-Help techniques required to suppress pest populations, thereby reducing potential for development of pesticide resistance. Pesticides shall not be applied to exposed food materials or food handling equipment.

5.4.6 Flies:

The Contractor shall inspect for flies during monthly food handling establishment inspections. The Contractor shall provide pest control based on inspection results. The Contractor shall provide fly control in and around food service areas. The Contractor shall provide additional control as needed IAW the IPMP.

5.4.7 RESERVED

5.4.8 Outdoor Pest Control: RESERVED

Outdoor Pest Management:

The Contractor shall control public health animal pests. The Contractor shall submit to the COR a weekly Pest Management Schedule of outdoor pest management activities, which includes a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled).

The submittal shall begin ten (10) days after award and no later than the 10th of each month thereafter. The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions. Required inspections shall be performed concurrently whenever possible. The contractor shall be held liable for any damage to people, pets, wildlife, ornamental plants, bees and non-target components of the environment caused through contractor carelessness.

5.5.1 Service Calls: The Contractor shall respond IAW the Priority of the OWO.

5.5.2 Reporting: See Deliverables in other sections of this PWS.

5.5.3 Trees and Shrubs Pests:

A variety of insects and other arthropods diseases occasionally become pests of trees and shrubs. When directed by the COR, the Contractor shall control trees and shrubs pests, to maintain a pest free environment. The Contractor shall treat pests attacking trees before pest infestation causes irreversible damage. The Contractor shall also perform visual inspections of improved ground areas in conjunction with each treatment to ensure that pest infestation of trees and shrubs is minimized.

o Oak procession caterpillar:

The nest shall be removed as directed by the COR and as specified in the Performance Work Statement. In addition, all surrounding hairs from caterpillar shall be vacuumed.

a. Removal of oak procession caterpillar nest up to 6 m height can be performed with a ladder.

b. Removal of oak procession caterpillar nests over 6 m height must be performed with crane with basket.

5.5.4 Mosquito Larvae: RESERVED

5.5.5 Adult Mosquitos / Asian Tiger Mosquito:

The Contractor shall provide special traps in outside areas garrison wide…