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Summary: Performance Work Statement for FDA Muirkirk Road Complex Operations and Maintenance Services
This is a comprehensive Performance Work Statement (PWS) for routine operations and maintenance services at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Muirkirk Road Complex in Laurel, Maryland, comprising three principal facilities (Module I, Module II, and Beltsville Research Facility) totaling approximately 432,000 square feet across a 198-acre site. The Contractor shall provide continuous 24/7/365 operations and maintenance support including preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, emergency response, and specialized services for all building systems. Key scope elements include HVACR systems maintenance with strict environmental controls for laboratory and animal care facilities; boiler and chiller plant operations staffed by licensed stationary engineers; electrical systems maintenance by licensed electricians; water treatment programs; fire protection and life safety systems; building automation systems; elevator maintenance; laboratory support systems including fume hood and biosafety cabinet certification; and site infrastructure maintenance. The contract period consists of a 60-day transition period followed by a 10-month base period, with four optional one-year periods for a total potential 5-year performance period.
The Contractor must provide minimum staffing including a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager/QA Manager, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Chief Engineer, Lead Engineer, Office Administrator, at least 10 licensed utility operators, multiple licensed electricians and plumbers, HVACR technicians, maintenance mechanics, and subcontracted specialists for Building Automation Systems (3 days/week minimum), Phoenix Controls (1 day/week minimum), Fire Alarm Systems (1 day/month minimum), and Water Treatment (1 day/week minimum). The Contractor furnishes all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and vehicles including a new pickup truck and golf cart. Government provides office/shop/storage space, computers for four key personnel, utilities, communications equipment, and access to the Archibus Facility Management System. Critical requirements include maintaining AAALAC accreditation standards, supporting BSL-2/BSL-3 laboratory operations, complying with extensive federal/state/local codes and standards (OSHA, EPA, NEC, ASME, ASHRAE, NFPA), performing comprehensive water chemistry testing (boiler, chilled water, condenser water, cooling tower systems), annual boiler inspections, steam trap surveys, chiller maintenance by factory-authorized technicians, and annual testing and balancing by certified AABC/NEBB firms. The Contractor must submit detailed transition, preventive maintenance, safety, quality control, environmental management, energy management, and water management plans within 30 days of award and achieve 96% on-time completion of scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
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75F40126R000006 Attachment R1 FDA Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC) Routine Operations and Maintenance Services
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
ROUTINE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FDA Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) laboratory research and animal testing facilities located at:
- 8301 Muirkirk Road (Module I)
- 8401 Muirkirk Road (Module II)
- 8501 Muirkirk Road (Beltsville Research Facility)
Laurel, Maryland 20708
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
January 30, 2026
Performance Work Statement - Operations and Maintenance Services
FDA Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC)
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
1.1.1 Site Overview
1.1.2 Module I (Mod I)
1.1.3 Module II (Mod II)
1.1.4 Beltsville Research Facility (BRF)
1.2 CONTRACT OBJECTIVE
1.2.1 Primary Objective
1.2.2 Facility Performance Requirements
1.2.3 Research Mission Support
1.2.4 Safety and Compliance
1.3 SCOPE SUMMARY
1.3.1 Operations and Monitoring Services
1.3.2 Preventive Maintenance Services
1.3.3 Reactive Maintenance Services
1.3.4 Technical Services by Discipline
1.3.5 Specialized Support Services
1.3.6 Service Delivery Coverage
1.3.7 Contractor-Furnished Resources
1.3.8 Compliance Requirements
1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
1.4.1 Contract Periods
1.4.2 Transition Period Requirements
1.5 SITE INFORMATION AND ACCESS
1.5.1 Site Location
1.5.2 Pre-Proposal Site Visit
1.5.3 Contractor Site Familiarization Requirement
1.5.4 Security and Access Requirements
SECTION 2 - SCOPE & PLACE/HOURS OF PERFORMANCE
2.0 OVERVIEW
2.1 SCOPE OF WORK
2.1.1 General Requirements
2.1.2 Standards and Code Compliance
2.1.3 Site Familiarity Requirement
2.1.4 Standard Work Orders and Day-to-Day Operations
2.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
2.2.1 Primary Location
2.2.2 Facility Components
2.2.3 Site Infrastructure
2.2.4 Off-Site Work
2.3 HOURS OF OPERATION AND COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
2.3.1 Service Coverage
2.3.2 Normal Duty Hours
2.3.3 After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays
2.3.4 Federal Holidays
2.3.5 Staffing Flexibility and Coverage
2.4 WORK ORDER RECEPTION AND MANAGEMENT
2.4.1 Single Point of Contact
2.4.2 Work Request Review and Analysis
2.4.3 Work Request Sources
2.4.4 Work Order Documentation
2.5 SCOPE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
2.5.1 Work Not Included
2.5.2 Government Responsibilities
2.6 CHANGES TO SCOPE
2.6.1 Scope Modifications
2.6.2 Changed Conditions
2.6.3 Additional Services
SECTION 3 - APPLICABLE LAWS/STANDARDS & OPERATING CONSTRAINTS
3.0 OVERVIEW
3.1 FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
3.1.1 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
3.1.2 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations
3.1.3 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
3.1.4 Animal Welfare Act
3.2 NATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS
3.2.1 National Electrical Code (NEC)
3.2.2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
3.2.3 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards
3.2.4 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standards
3.2.5 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards
3.2.6 International Building Code (IBC)
3.2.7 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
3.2.8 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
3.3 STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
3.3.1 Maryland State Requirements
3.3.2 Prince George’s County Requirements
3.3.3 Permits and Licenses
3.3.4 Inspections
3.4 MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
3.4.1 Manufacturer Instructions
3.4.2 Warranty Preservation
3.4.3 Factory-Authorized Service
3.5 OPERATING CONSTRAINTS
3.5.1 Research Operations
3.5.2 Animal Care Facilities
3.5.3 Good Laboratory Practices
3.5.4 Security Requirements
3.6 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE FOR CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS
3.6.1 Hierarchy of Requirements
3.6.2 Most Stringent Requirement
3.6.3 Conflict Resolution
3.7 CHANGES TO APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS
3.7.1 Monitoring Changes
3.7.2 Notification of Changes
3.7.3 Implementation of Changes
SECTION 4 - GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED RESOURCES
4.0 OVERVIEW
4.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)
4.1.1 Definition and Scope
4.1.2 Tools and Test Equipment
4.1.3 Office Equipment and Furniture
4.1.4 Computers and Information Technology Equipment
4.1.5 Safety Equipment
4.1.6 Vehicles
4.1.7 Property Accountability
4.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE)
4.2.1 Definition and Scope
4.2.2 Equipment Categories
4.2.3 Equipment List / Joint Inventory Requirements
4.2.4 Equipment Additions and Deletions
4.2.5 Contractor Maintenance Responsibility
4.2.6 Equipment Manuals and Documentation
4.2.7 Communications Equipment
4.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES (GFF)
4.3.1 Definition and Scope
4.3.2 Buildings and Structures
4.3.3 Site Infrastructure
4.3.4 Contractor Workspace
4.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES (GFS)
4.4.1 Definition and Scope
4.4.2 Utilities
4.4.3 Information Technology Support
4.4.4 Badging and Access Control
4.4.5 Waste Disposal Services
4.5 LIMITATIONS AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
4.5.1 Government Liability Limitations
4.5.2 Service Interruptions
4.5.3 Proper Use Requirements
4.5.4 Security and Protection
4.5.5 Return at Contract End
SECTION 5 - CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS & STAFFING
5.0 OVERVIEW
5.1 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
5.1.1 General Requirements
5.1.2 Material Quality Standards
5.1.3 Spare Parts Inventory
5.1.4 Hazardous Materials
5.1.5 Refrigerants
5.1.6 Water Treatment Chemicals
5.2 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
5.2.1 General Tools
5.2.2 Specialized Equipment
5.2.3 Test and Measurement Equipment
5.2.4 Safety Equipment
5.2.5 Vehicles
5.2.6 Communication Equipment
5.3 KEY PERSONNEL
5.3.1 Definition and Requirements
5.3.2 Project Manager
5.3.3 Assistant Project Manager/ Quality Assurance Manager
5.3.4 Environmental Health and Safety Manager
5.3.5 Chief Engineer/Operations Maintenance Supervisor
5.3.6 Lead Engineer
5.3.7 Office Administrator
5.3.8 Key Personnel Changes
5.4 STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
5.4.1 General Staffing Requirements
5.4.2 Required Positions and Coverage
5.4.3 Qualifications and Certifications
5.4.4 Staffing Summary Table
5.5 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
5.5.1 Background Checks and Badging
5.5.2 Conduct and Performance Standards
5.5.3 Subcontractor Personnel
5.6 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS
5.6.1 Coverage During Absences
5.6.2 Succession Planning
5.6.3 Knowledge Transfer
SECTION 6 - MANAGEMENT & WORK CONTROL
6.0 OVERVIEW
6.1 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
6.1.1 Contractor Organization
6.1.2 Management Responsibilities
6.1.3 Government Interface
6.2 WORK CONTROL SYSTEM
6.2.1 System Requirements
6.2.2 Work Order Types
6.2.3 Work Order Processing
6.2.4 Work Order Documentation
6.2.5 Equipment History
6.3 SCHEDULING AND COORDINATION
6.3.1 Master Schedule
6.3.2 Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
6.3.3 Outage Coordination
6.3.4 Access Coordination
6.4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
6.4.1 Emergency Response Plan
6.4.2 Emergency Notification
6.4.3 Emergency Response Requirements
6.4.4 After-Hours Response
6.5 MEETINGS AND COMMUNICATION
6.5.1 Progress Meetings
6.5.2 Coordination Meetings
6.5.3 Safety Meetings
6.5.4 Daily Communication
6.6 SUBCONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT
6.6.1 Subcontractor Use
6.6.2 Subcontractor Approval
6.6.3 Subcontractor Supervision
6.6.4 Subcontractor Coordination
6.7 CHANGE MANAGEMENT
6.7.1 Contract Changes
6.7.2 Change Requests
6.7.3 Out-of-Scope Work
SECTION 7 - PROGRAMS & PLANS
7.0 OVERVIEW
7.1 TRANSITION PLAN
7.1.1 Purpose and Scope
7.1.2 Transition Plan Contents
7.1.3 Transition Activities
7.1.4 Assumption of Full Responsibility
7.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
7.2.1 Program Objectives
7.2.2 PM Program Plan
7.2.3 PM Scheduling and Execution
7.2.4 PM Compliance
7.3 TRAINING PROGRAM
7.3.1 Training Requirements
7.3.2 Training Program Plan
7.3.3 New Employee Orientation
7.3.4 Job-Specific Training
7.3.5 Safety Training
7.3.6 Certification and License Maintenance
7.4 SAFETY PROGRAM
7.4.1 Safety Program Requirements
7.4.2 Safety Program Plan
7.4.3 Safety Program Implementation
7.5 QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM
7.5.1 Quality Control Requirements
7.5.2 Quality Control Plan
7.5.3 Quality Control Implementation
7.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.6.1 Environmental Compliance Requirements
7.6.2 Environmental Management Plan
7.6.3 Waste Management
7.6.4 Spill Prevention and Response
7.7 ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.7.1 Energy Management Objectives
7.7.2 Energy Management Activities
7.7.3 Energy Reporting
7.8 WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.8.1 Water Management Requirements
7.8.2 Water Management Plan
7.8.3 Water System Monitoring
7.9 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
7.9.1 Emergency Preparedness Requirements
7.9.2 Emergency Response Plan
7.9.3 Business Continuity
7.10 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.10.1 Records Management Requirements
7.10.2 Record Retention
7.10.3 Records Access
7.10.4 Records Turnover
7.11 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
7.11.1 Continuous Improvement Philosophy
7.11.2 Improvement Identification
7.11.3 Improvement Implementation
SECTION 8 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS BY SYSTEM/DISCIPLINE
8.0 OVERVIEW
8.1 ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
8.1.1 General Requirements
8.1.2 Roofing Systems
8.1.3 Exterior Walls and Building Envelope
8.1.4 Doors and Hardware
8.1.5 Windows
8.1.6 Interior Finishes
8.1.7 Painting and Surface Finishes
8.1.8 Stairs and Handrails
8.2 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
(HVACR)
8.2.1 General Requirements
8.2.2 Environmental Control Standards
8.2.3 Air Handling Units and Distribution Systems
8.2.4 Exhaust Systems
8.2.5 Terminal Units and Local Equipment
8.2.6 Refrigeration Equipment
8.2.7 Controls and Instrumentation
8.2.8 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing
8.2.9 Lubrication
8.2.10 Compressors
8.3 BOILER PLANT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
8.3.1 General Requirements
8.3.2 Operational Requirements
8.3.3 Water Treatment
8.3.4 Daily Maintenance Requirements
8.3.5 Periodic Maintenance
8.3.6 Annual Boiler Inspections and Requirements
8.3.7 Steam Distribution Systems
8.4 CILLER PLANT AND COOLING SYSTEMS
8.4.1 General Requirements
8.4.2 Chiller Operations
8.4.3 Chiller Maintenance
8.4.4 Cooling Tower, Condensers, Evaporative Coolers & Condensate Recovery Systems
8.4.5 Chilled Water Distribution
8.4.6 Condenser Water Systems
8.5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
8.5.1 General Requirements
8.5.2 Electrical Distribution Equipment
8.5.3 Lighting Systems
8.5.4 Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs
8.6 EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS
8.6.1 General Requirements
8.6.2 Emergency Generator Maintenance
8.6.3 Transfer Switch Maintenance
8.6.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems (UPS)
8.7 PLUMBING SYSTEMS
8.7.1 General Requirements
8.7.2 Domestic Water Systems
8.7.3 Sanitary Sewer Systems
8.7.4 Specialized Water Systems
8.7.5 Wastewater Pretreatment
8.7.6 Building H – Aquaculture Center Requirements
8.7.7 Restroom Accessories
8.8 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
8.8.1 General Requirements
8.8.2 Fire Sprinkler Systems
8.8.3 Fire Alarm Systems and Controls
8.8.4 Fire Extinguishers
8.8.5 Special Suppression Systems and Ancillary Components
8.8.6 Documentation
8.9 BUILDING AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
8.9.1 General Requirements
8.9.2 BAS Monitoring and Operation
8.9.3 BAS Maintenance
8.9.4 Controls Programming
8.10 ELEVATOR SYSTEMS AND LIFT SYSTEMS
8.10.1 General Requirements
8.10.2 Elevator Maintenance
8.10.3 Elevator Testing
8.10.4 Emergency Service
8.11 LABORATORY AND ANIMAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS
8.11.1 Laboratory Gas Systems
8.11.2 Compressed Air and Distribution
8.11.3 Laboratory Vacuum Systems
8.11.4 Biological Safety Cabinets
8.11.5 Vivarium Equipment
8.12 SITE INFRASTRUCTURE
8.12.1 Grounds and Exterior
8.12.2 Exterior Lighting
8.12.3 Site Utilities
8.12.4 Fencing repair and repair allowances
8.13 NATURAL GAS AND FUEL OIL PUMPING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS
8.13.1 General
8.13.2 Monitoring
8.13.3 Valve Maintenance
8.13.4 Metering and Fuel Inventory
8.13.5 Fuel Oil Storage and Systems Inspection
8.13.6 Natural Gas Line Inspection
8.13.7 Fuel Oil Pumping Stations
8.13.8 System Operations and Spill Response
8.13.9 Compliance and Inspections
8.13.10 UST System Operator Training
8.13.11 Recordkeeping and Reporting
8.13.12 Additional Best Practices
8.14 Government-Owned Diesel Kubota 4x4 ATV Equipment Maintenance
SECTION 9 - ITP MATRIX (INSPECTION, TESTING, AND PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE)
9.0 OVERVIEW
9.1 ITP MATRIX ORGANIZATION
9.1.1 Matrix Structure
9.1.2 Frequency Definitions
9.1.3 Task Scheduling
9.1.4 Task Documentation
9.2 ITP MATRIX BY SYSTEM
9.2.1 ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
9.2.1.1 Roofing Systems
9.2.1.2 Building Envelope and Windows
9.2.1.3 Doors and Hardware
9.2.2 HVACR SYSTEMS
9.2.2.1 Air Handling Units
9.2.2.2 Exhaust Systems
9.2.2.3 Terminal Units
9.2.2.4 Refrigeration Equipment
9.2.3 BOILER SYSTEMS
9.2.3.1 Boiler Operations
9.2.3.2 Steam Distribution
9.2.4 CHILLER AND COOLING SYSTEMS
9.2.4.1 Chillers
9.2.4.2 Cooling Towers
9.2.4.3 Pumps (Chilled Water and Condenser Water)
9.2.5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
9.2.5.1 Electrical Distribution
9.2.5.2 Lighting Systems
9.2.6 EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS
9.2.6.1 Emergency Generators
9.2.6.2 UPS Systems
9.2.7 PLUMBING SYSTEMS
9.2.8 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
9.2.9 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
9.2.10 ELEVATOR SYSTEMS
9.2.11 LABORATORY SUPPORT SYSTEMS
9.3 SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
9.3.1 PM Schedule Development
9.3.2 PM Schedule Balancing
9.3.3 PM Completion Tracking
9.3.4 PM Schedule Adjustments
9.4 EQUIPMENT ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
9.4.1 New Equipment
9.4.2 Equipment Removal
9.4.3 ITP Matrix Updates
SECTION 10 - SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
10.0 OVERVIEW
10.1 SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
10.1.1 Written Safety Program
10.1.2 Safety Responsibility
10.1.3 Safety Meetings
10.1.4 Safety Performance Monitoring
10.2 OSHA COMPLIANCE
10.2.1 General OSHA Requirements
10.2.2 Hazard Communication (OSHA 1910.1200)
10.2.3 Lockout/Tagout (OSHA 1910.147)
10.2.4 Personal Protective Equipment (OSHA 1910 Subpart I)
10.2.5 Confined Space Entry (OSHA 1910.146)
10.2.6 Fall Protection (OSHA 1910.28 and 1926 Subpart M)
10.2.7 Respiratory Protection (OSHA 1910.134)
10.2.8 Electrical Safety (OSHA 1910 Subpart S and NFPA 70E)
10.2.9 Ladder Safety
10.2.10 Machine Guarding
10.2.11 Emergency Eyewash Stations & Safety Showers
10.3 ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT RESPONSE
10.3.1 Accident Notification
10.3.2 Accident Investigation
10.3.3 Emergency Medical Response
10.3.4 Corrective Actions
10.4 SPECIFIC HAZARD CONTROLS
10.4.1 Asbestos
10.4.2 Lead Paint
10.4.3 Biological Hazards
10.4.4 Chemical Hazards
10.4.5 Hot Work
10.4.6 General Welding Requirements
10.4.7 Hot Work Permit Requirements
10.4.8 Hot Work Safety Procedures
10.4.9 System Coordination and Notifications
10.4.10 Emergency Planning and Inspections
10.4.11 Overhead Work and Falling Objects
10.5 SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
10.5.1 General Safety Training
10.5.2 Task-Specific Training
10.5.3 Refresher Training
10.5.4 Training Documentation
10.6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
10.6.1 Environmental Compliance
10.6.2 Pollution Prevention
10.6.3 Waste Management
10.6.4 Spill Prevention and Response
10.6.5 Air Quality Protection
10.6.6 Water Quality Protection
10.6.7 Noise Control
10.7 COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PERSONNEL
10.7.1 Government Safety Personnel
10.7.2 Government Environmental Personnel
10.7.3 Facility Emergency Response
SECTION 11 - PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
11.0 OVERVIEW
11.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)
11.1.1 PRS Organization
11.1.2 Performance Objectives
11.1.3 Acceptable Quality Levels
11.2 RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENTS
11.2.1 Emergency Response
11.2.2 Urgent Service Calls
11.2.3 Routine Service Calls
11.2.4 Preventive Maintenance Completion
11.2.5 Callback Response
11.3 PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE
11.3.1 Surveillance Methods
11.3.2 Performance Metrics
11.3.3 Performance Trending
11.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
11.4.1 Contractor Quality Control
11.4.2 Government Quality Assurance
11.4.3 Deficiency Correction
11.4.4 Acceptance of Work
11.5 PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND REMEDIES
11.5.1 Performance Deficiencies
11.5.2 Corrective Action Plans
11.5.3 Performance Improvement Plans
11.5.4 Remedies
11.6 PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE
11.6.1 Recognition of Excellence
11.6.2 Continuous Improvement
11.6.3 Innovation
11.7 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
11.7.1 Ongoing Performance Assessment
11.7.2 Formal Performance Evaluations
11.7.3 Contractor Input
11.8 PERFORMANCE REPORTING
11.8.1 Monthly Performance Reports
11.8.2 Performance Reviews
11.8.3 Annual Performance Summary
SECTION 12 - DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING
12.0 OVERVIEW
12.1 DELIVERABLE SUMMARY TABLE
12.1.1 Consolidated Deliverables List – Grouped by Frequency
12.2 INITIAL DELIVERABLES
12.2.1 Transition Plan
12.2.2 Organizational Chart
12.2.3 Subcontractor List
12.2.4 Preventive Maintenance Program Plan
12.2.5 Training Program Plan
12.2.6 Safety Program Plan
12.2.7 Quality Control Plan
12.2.8 Environmental Management Plan
12.2.9 Emergency Response Plan
12.2.10 Water Management Plan
12.3 MONTHLY REPORTS
12.3.1 Monthly Performance Report
12.3.2 Monthly Energy Report
12.3.3 Work Order Status Report
12.3.4 Safety Report
12.4 PERIODIC REPORTS
12.4.1 Quarterly Equipment Inventory Updates
12.4.2 Annual Property Inventory Report
12.4.3 Annual Performance Summary
12.5 EVENT-DRIVEN REPORTS
12.5.1 Emergency Notifications
12.5.2 Accident and Incident Reports
12.5.3 Spill Reports
12.5.4 Out-of-Spec Conditions
12.6 REPORT FORMAT AND SUBMISSION
12.6.1 Format Requirements
12.6.2 Electronic Submission
12.6.3 Data Format
12.6.4 Timeliness
12.7 RECORD RETENTION AND AVAILABILITY
12.7.1 Retention Requirements
12.7.2 Government Access
12.7.3 Contract Closeout
SECTION 13 - QUALITY CONTROL AND RECORDKEEPING
13.0 OVERVIEW
13.1 QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM
13.1.1 Quality Control Organization
13.1.2 Quality Control Inspection Plan
13.1.3 Three-Phase Inspection Process
13.2 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS BY WORK TYPE
13.2.1 Preventive Maintenance Inspections
13.2.2 Corrective Maintenance Inspections
13.2.3 Critical System Inspections
13.2.4 New Installation Inspections
13.2.5 Mechanical Room Tours
13.3 DEFICIENCY MANAGEMENT
13.3.1 Deficiency Identification
13.3.2 Deficiency Tracking
13.3.3 Deficiency Correction
13.3.4 Deficiency Trending
13.4 WORK ORDER DOCUMENTATION
13.4.1 Work Order Completion Requirements
13.4.2 Required Work Order Information
13.4.3 Photographs and Attachments
13.4.4 Work Order Quality Review
13.5 EQUIPMENT HISTORY RECORDS
13.5.1 Equipment History Purpose
13.5.2 Equipment History Contents
13.5.3 Equipment History Maintenance
13.5.4 Equipment History Analysis
13.6 RECORD TYPES AND REQUIREMENTS
13.6.1 Maintenance Records
13.6.2 Safety Records
13.6.3 Environmental Records
13.6.4 Training Records
13.6.5 Quality Control Records
13.6.6 Property Records
13.6.7 Administrative Records
13.7 RECORDKEEPING SYSTEM
13.7.1 Electronic Records
13.7.2 Hard Copy Records
13.7.3 Record Organization
13.7.4 Record Protection
13.8 GOVERNMENT ACCESS TO RECORDS
13.8.1 Right of Access
13.8.2 Record Copies
13.8.3 On-Site Review
13.9 AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
13.9.1 Internal Audits
13.9.2 Government Audits
13.9.3 Regulatory Inspections
APPENDIX A - DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS
APPENDIX B – EQUIPMENT LISTING
APPENDIX C - FACILITY DRAWINGS AND MAPS
APPENDIX D - REQUIRED STAFFING TABLE
APPENDIX E - STANDARDS AND CODES REGISTER
APPENDIX F - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)
SECTION 1 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & PROJECT
IDENTIFICATION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes the requirements for comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) support services at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC) located in Laurel, Maryland. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and management to ensure the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all buildings and facilities on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis throughout the period of performance.
The contract title is Standard Work Orders Operations & Support Services, Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC). The FDA Project Number will be assigned by the issuing office, which is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Facilities Engineering and Property Management.
Definitions of key terms and acronyms used in this PWS are provided in Appendix A.
1.1 BACKGROUND
1.1.1 Site Overview
The FDA Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC) is a 198-acre FDA-owned site located in Laurel, Maryland between U.S. Route 1 and the Baltimore Washington Parkway (I-295). The complex consists of 432,000 square feet of research laboratory space supporting mission-critical research for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its program research offices. The site comprises 195 acres of land with three principal facilities located at 8301, 8401, and 8501 Muirkirk Road.
1.1.2 Module I (Mod I)
1.1.2.1 Facility Characteristics
Module I is located at 8301 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708. The facility was constructed in 1984 and dedicated in August 1990, consisting of 246,853 gross square feet. Module I houses research programs for the Human Foods Program (HFP).
1.1.2.2 Research Mission
Research conducted at Module I is designed to provide credible scientific information upon which informed decisions can be based. These facilities permit the Agency to improve its science base and prepare for the challenges of the 21st century. Animal studies are conducted according to contemporary scientific standards and in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, with the flexibility to keep pace with technological developments.
1.1.2.3 Research Areas
Research is directed to assess significant health questions in areas that include pharmaceuticals, drug interaction, toxicology, drug chemistry, and food nutrition. The facility is accredited by the American Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC).
1.1.3 Module II (Mod II)
1.1.3.1 Facility Characteristics
Module II is located at 8401 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708. The facility consists of 18 buildings totaling approximately 100,406 gross square feet and is designed with the most modern equipment available to facilitate the research mission. Module II houses the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
1.1.3.2 Mission and Responsibilities
CVM is responsible for assuring the safety and efficiency of food, drugs, and food additives that will be given to animals. These include animals from which human foods are derived, as well as companion animals. This component of the regulatory testing group performs bioassays using animals. CVM is presently AAALAC accredited.
1.1.4 Beltsville Research Facility (BRF)
1.1.4.1 Facility Characteristics
The Beltsville Research Facility is located at 8501 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708. Operational since 1964, the facility consists of 35,061 gross square feet. The facility houses research programs for CVM and Office of Inspections and Investigations
(OII).
1.1.4.2 Facility Components
The BRF includes the main research building, which was renovated in 2014, a mechanical equipment building, a small block storage building, a maintenance building, three Hazmat containment units used for processing hazardous waste, one machine shop/fitness center building, and one steel storage building.
1.1.4.3 Special Considerations
Certain systems at the Beltsville Research Facility (BRF), including abandoned piping and heating distribution systems, contain asbestos. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR upon discovery of any friable suspect material. The COR and CO may direct asbestos abatement through a work order.
1.2 CONTRACT OBJECTIVE
1.2.1 Primary Objective
The objective of this contract is to ensure the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all buildings and facilities located at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC). The Contractor shall provide comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) support services on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis to maintain optimal facility performance and readiness throughout the period of performance.
1.2.2 Facility Performance Requirements
The Contractor shall maintain optimal facility performance throughout the period of performance, ensure facility readiness to support mission-critical research, and maintain all systems in safe and operational condition.
1.2.3 Research Mission Support
The Contractor shall support ongoing laboratory research activities, maintain environmental conditions required for animal care and use, ensure compliance with good laboratory practices, and maintain AAALAC accreditation standards.
1.2.4 Safety and Compliance
The Contractor shall maintain compliance with all applicable codes and regulations, ensure safe working conditions for government and contractor personnel, maintain life safety systems in operational readiness, and protect the environment and prevent pollution.
1.3 SCOPE SUMMARY
1.3.1 Operations and Monitoring Services
The Contractor shall provide a fully trained workforce of engineers, technicians, tradesmen, support personnel, subcontractors and management staff to ensure continuous and satisfactory operational performance on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis. All personnel must possess the required security clearances as well as the educational and technical qualifications necessary to perform their assigned duties.
The Contractor shall not deviate from, alter, or re‑interpret any PWS requirement without prior written approval from the CO. The Contractor shall accept direction, instruction, and authorization only from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the OFEMS Building Managers, and only for matters that are within the scope of this contract. The Contractor shall not accept direction from, nor communicate regarding work scope, operations, maintenance activities, or system changes with, any other Government personnel unless expressly authorized in writing by the CO. Any direction or request that is outside the scope of this contract, or that would modify contractual requirements, pricing, or performance, shall be issued only by the Contracting Officer (CO) through a formal contract modification. Unauthorized or out-of-scope direction shall not be acted upon. All inspection, testing, maintenance, and corrective actions described in this PWS are mandatory requirements unless explicitly stated otherwise. Descriptive language does not limit Contractor responsibility. Failure to perform required inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, or corrective actions shall constitute a performance deficiency subject to corrective action.
The Contractor shall also be solely responsible, at no additional cost to the Government, for providing all labor, supervision, and coordination required to support planned or unplanned system shutdowns, personnel escorts, and building or system coverage necessary to facilitate capital improvement projects, energy improvement projects, renovations, repairs, or any other Government-directed facility improvement activities.
This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, staffing for off-hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency conditions; maintaining operational oversight of affected buildings and systems; providing qualified personnel to escort Government staff, contractors, inspectors, or vendors; and ensuring safe isolation, monitoring, and restoration of systems.
Such labor and support shall be provided as required by the Government and shall not entitle the Contractor to additional compensation, premium pay, overtime charges, change orders, or contract modifications.
1.3.2 Preventive Maintenance Services
The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) program for all equipment, building and structures preventive maintenance, mechanical systems preventive maintenance, electrical systems preventive maintenance, specialized systems preventive maintenance, and PM documentation and recordkeeping.
1.3.3 Reactive Maintenance Services
The Contractor shall provide service calls and work order response, emergency repairs and callbacks, routine repairs and maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting and repair. Any deficiencies identified shall be corrected promptly, with conditions affecting safety, system reliability, regulatory compliance, or health risk corrected immediately.
1.3.4 Technical Services by Discipline
The Contractor shall provide architectural and structural maintenance, site and exterior maintenance, mechanical systems including HVACR, steam, boilers, chillers, and compressed air, electrical systems including distribution, emergency power, and lighting, building automation and control systems, fire protection and life safety systems, vertical transportation including elevators, and plumbing and water systems.
1.3.5 Specialized Support Services
The Contractor shall provide laboratory support equipment maintenance, animal facility environmental controls, laboratory gas systems, specialized water systems including reverse osmosis, de-ionized, and distilled water systems, and wastewater pretreatment operations.
1.3.6 Service Delivery Coverage
The Contractor shall provide 24 hours per day, 7 days per week service coverage, holiday and weekend coverage as required, and emergency callback capability.
1.3.7 Contractor-Furnished Resources
The Contractor shall provide all labor including skilled trades, technicians, operators, and management staff, all materials and supplies, all tools and equipment, all vehicles and transportation, all permits and licenses, all certifications and training, and all supervision and management necessary to perform the services required by this PWS.
1.3.8 Compliance Requirements
All work shall comply with local, county, state, and federal codes and regulations, ASTM standards, OSHA requirements, National Electrical Code (NEC), ASME standards, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices. In the event of conflicting requirements, the more stringent code or standard shall apply.
1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
1.4.1 Contract Periods
The period of performance consists of a Transition Period from date of award through sixty (60) days, a Base Period after the transition period of sixty (60) days continuing for ten (10) months thereafter, Option Period 1 from Month 13 through Month 24, Option Period 2 from Month 25 through Month 36, Option Period 3 from Month 37 through Month 48, and Option Period 4 from Month 49 through Month 60.
1.4.2 Transition Period Requirements
During the sixty (60) day transition period, the Contractor shall mobilize personnel and resources, complete required training and badging, conduct facility and equipment walkdowns with incumbent contractor if applicable, develop and submit required plans and procedures, establish work management systems and processes, and assume full operational responsibility by day 60. Detailed transition requirements are specified in Section 7 (Programs & Plans).
1.5 SITE INFORMATION AND ACCESS
1.5.1 Site Location
The primary address is FDA Muirkirk Road Complex, 8301-8501 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708. The site is located between U.S. Route 1 and the Baltimore Washington Parkway (I-295), approximately 15 miles northeast of Washington, DC and approximately 20 miles south of Baltimore, MD.
1.5.2 Pre-Proposal Site Visit
A pre-proposal site visit will be scheduled for all potential offerors. Details regarding date, time, and registration requirements will be provided in the solicitation. Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit to familiarize themselves with the facility layout and conditions, observe existing equipment and systems, understand access requirements and restrictions, and ask questions about the facility and requirements.
1.5.3 Contractor Site Familiarization Requirement
The Contractor acknowledges that they have visited the site or have had the opportunity to visit the site and are aware of all aspects of the existing conditions, needs, and requirements stated in this PWS. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining all requirements including materials, tools, and equipment needs, supply requirements, regulatory compliance requirements, required certifications and licenses, vehicle and transportation needs, workforce requirements including engineers, technicians, tradesmen, and support personnel, subcontractor needs, and management staff requirements.
1.5.4 Security and Access Requirements
1.5.4.1 Badging Requirements
All contractor personnel require FDA-issued identification badges for facility access.
Badge requirements and processes are detailed in Section 5 (Contractor-Furnished Items & Staffing).
1.5.4.2 Restricted Areas
Certain areas of the facility have restricted access due to ongoing research activities, animal care facilities subject to AAALAC requirements, secure storage areas, and sensitive research equipment. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and Building Managers before accessing restricted areas. Contractor personnel required to enter restricted areas shall be identified to the Government at start-up or upon employment. All personnel entering restricted areas shall comply with applicable FDA standard operating procedures. Showering is generally not required unless specified for certain procedures.
SECTION 2 - SCOPE & PLACE/HOURS OF PERFORMANCE
2.0 OVERVIEW
This section defines the complete scope of work, place of performance, hours of operation, and coverage requirements for operations and maintenance services at the Muirkirk Road Complex. The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, labor, permits, hauling, equipment, shipping, delivery, and supervision for protecting existing equipment and all other Government property.
2.1 SCOPE OF WORK
2.1.1 General Requirements
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive operations and maintenance support services to ensure the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all buildings and facilities at the MRC. The scope encompasses all systems, equipment, and infrastructure necessary to support the mission-critical research activities conducted at the facility.
2.1.2 Standards and Code Compliance
The Contractor shall be certified and ensure all work adheres to local, county, ASTM, OSHA, NEC, ASME, and other applicable codes and specifications as listed and identified in Section 3 (Applicable Laws/Standards & Operating Constraints) or the overall contract Performance Work Statement. In the event a conflict arises over workmanship, the more stringent code shall be adhered to.
2.1.3 Site Familiarity Requirement
The Contractor has visited the site and is aware of all aspects of the existing conditions, needs, and requirements stated in this PWS. The Contractor shall be responsible for all requirements in the PWS to determine materials, tools, equipment, supplies, regulatory compliance, certifications, licenses, vehicles, and a fully trained workforce of engineers, technicians, tradesmen, support personnel, subcontractors, and management staff to ensure continuous and satisfactory operational performance on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.
2.1.4 Standard Work Orders and Day-to-Day Operations
The Contractor shall deliver the full range of operational and maintenance services throughout the period of performance. The scope of work identifies key day-to-day operations that are standard orders to the contract in Operations and Maintenance support services. This includes preventive maintenance, operations, and support services that will be standard to the contract with detailed requirements per section as specified in Section 8 (Technical Requirements by System/Discipline). The Contractor shall not substitute personnel with individuals who do not possess equivalent or superior qualifications, certifications, and experience without prior written approval from the CO.
2.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
2.2.1 Primary Location
All work under this contract shall be performed at the FDA Muirkirk Road Complex located at 8301-8501 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708. The place of performance includes all buildings, structures, grounds, and infrastructure within the 198-acre site boundaries.
2.2.2 Facility Components
The place of performance encompasses the following facilities as described in Section
1.1 (Background):
2.2.2.1 Module I
8301 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708. Total area of 246,853 gross square feet housing Human Foods Program and Office of Inspections and Investigations research programs.
2.2.2.2 Module II
8401 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708. Consisting of 18 buildings totaling approximately 100,406 gross square feet housing the Center for Veterinary Medicine.
2.2.2.3 Beltsville Research Facility
8501 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708. Total area of 35,061 gross square feet housing Center for Veterinary Medicine research programs.
2.2.3 Site Infrastructure
The place of performance shall include all site infrastructure supporting the three facilities, including but not limited to central utility plants and associated systems;
distribution systems for steam, chilled water, compressed air, natural gas, electricity, domestic water, wastewater collection and pretreatment, and storm water management;
as well as roads, parking areas, exterior lighting, perimeter fencing and gates, landscaped areas, and all other related site improvements and utilities essential to facility operation.
2.2.4 Off-Site Work
The Contractor may perform certain administrative, procurement, or preparatory work at off-site locations. However, all operational, maintenance, and direct support activities shall be performed at the MRC. The Contractor shall maintain an on-site presence as specified in Section 2.3 (Hours of Operation and Coverage Requirements).
2.3 HOURS OF OPERATION AND COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
2.3.1 Service Coverage
The Contractor shall provide operations and maintenance services on a continuous basis, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year including Federal holidays.
This continuous coverage is essential to support the mission-critical research activities and maintain facility safety and environmental conditions.
2.3.2 Normal Duty Hours
2.3.2.1 Definition
Normal duty hours are defined as Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding Federal holidays. During normal duty hours, the Contractor shall maintain full staffing levels to support preventive maintenance activities, reactive maintenance, routine operations, administrative functions, and coordination with Government personnel.
2.3.2.2 Staffing During Normal Duty Hours
During normal duty hours, the Contractor shall ensure that all positions identified in Section 5 (Contractor-Furnished Items & Staffing) are filled and that personnel are available to respond to service calls, emergency conditions, and routine operational needs. The Contractor’s on-site Project Manager or designee shall be available during all normal duty hours.
2.3.3 After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays
2.3.3.1 Continuous Operations Coverage
The Contractor shall provide continuous staffing for all critical building systems requiring twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day per week monitoring and operation, including but not limited to boiler plant operations, chiller plant operations, building automation system monitoring, water treatment operations, wastewater pretreatment operations, and emergency response capability. The Contractor shall deliver the same level of service on holidays as is required during non-regular working hours to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Any additional days declared under a Presidential Executive Order shall be treated in the same manner as weekends.
2.3.3.2 Callback and Emergency Response
The Contractor shall maintain callback capability 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to respond to emergency conditions outside normal duty hours. The Contractor shall provide contact information for emergency response and shall respond to emergency callbacks within the timeframes specified in Section 11 (Performance Management) and detailed in Appendix F (Performance Requirements Summary).
2.3.3.3 Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
Due to ongoing research activities, the Contractor shall be prepared to schedule preventive maintenance and other work outside normal duty hours. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and Building Managers to minimize disruption to research operations. No additional overtime compensation will be paid for routine maintenance or continuous utility operations performed outside normal Government business hours.
2.3.4 Federal Holidays
Federal holidays observed by the FDA are not considered normal duty hours. However, the Contractor shall maintain continuous operations coverage on Federal holidays as specified in Section 2.3.3.1. The Federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
2.3.5 Staffing Flexibility and Coverage
2.3.5.1 General Staffing Requirements
The Contractor shall ensure that all positions are fully staffed at all times. To meet this requirement, the Contractor may utilize part-time rovers, cross-trained personnel, or subcontractors to provide coverage during employee absences, extended leave, weekends, and holidays. The use of rovers or part-time staff does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to maintain required service levels and response times.
2.3.5.2 Building Automation System Coverage
In addition to general facility operations coverage, the Contractor shall provide a Building Automation System (BAS) operator on site three (3) days per week. The BAS operator must be employed by a company independent of the on-site contractor to ensure objective system monitoring and optimization.
2.3.5.3 Controls Contractor Coverage
The Contractor shall provide a Phoenix-authorized contractor on-site one (1) day every week to perform service calls and programming for the Phoenix control systems. This specialized coverage ensures that proprietary control systems are maintained by factory-authorized technicians.
2.4 WORK ORDER RECEPTION AND MANAGEMENT
2.4.1 Single Point of Contact
The Contractor shall maintain a single point of contact continuously during normal working hours on-site at the facility for reception of all work requests and orders. A Contractor representative shall reside in the Project Manager’s Office during normal hours to receive, process, and otherwise manage all incoming work requests including ones received from the FDA’s Employee Resource & Information Center (ERIC) ERIC Call Center.
2.4.2 Work Request Review and Analysis
The Contractor shall review each work request for completeness, understanding, and clarity. The Contractor shall analyze each work request thoroughly, breaking all tasks down to the simplest elements possible. This analysis shall include identification of required labor skills, materials, tools, estimated duration, and any special requirements or constraints.
2.4.3 Work Request Sources
Service calls shall be placed directly to the Contractor via telephone or email by the COR or Government building managers. Miscellaneous Utility Work Orders will be issued to the Contractor by the COR or designated Government Representative.
Emergency work orders may be initiated by any authorized Government personnel and shall be responded to immediately regardless of source.
2.4.4 Work Order Documentation
The Contractor shall document all work orders in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 6 (Management & Work Control) and Section 13 (Deliverables & Reporting). Work order documentation shall include request date and time, requestor information, description of work, priority level, labor hours expended, materials used, completion date and time, and any follow-up actions required. Contractor personnel shall avoid blocking hallways with carts, supplies, or equipment. “Caution – wet floor” signs shall be used whenever slippery floor conditions are identified.
2.5 SCOPE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
2.5.1 Work Not Included
The following work is specifically excluded from this contract scope unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer through a contract modification:
2.5.1.1 Major Capital Improvements
Major capital improvements or facility expansions that exceed the maintenance and repair threshold are not included in this scope. Such projects will be contracted separately or issued as modifications to this contract at the Government’s discretion.
2.5.1.2 Research Equipment
Maintenance and repair of laboratory research equipment, scientific instruments, and specialized research apparatus owned by individual research programs are not included unless specifically identified in Section 8 (Technical Requirements by System/Discipline) or the Government Furnished Equipment List (Appendix B).
2.5.1.3 Information Technology Systems
Maintenance and repair of computers, servers, network equipment, telecommunications systems, and other information technology equipment are not included in this scope.
However, the Contractor is responsible for coordinating with IT personnel when building systems interface with IT infrastructure.
2.5.1.4 Custodial Services
General custodial and janitorial services for Government-occupied spaces are not included in this scope. The Contractor is responsible only for cleaning services in Contractor-assigned spaces as specified in Section 8 (Technical Requirements by System/Discipline).
2.5.1.5 Grounds Maintenance
Landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, and general grounds maintenance are not included in this scope except as specifically related to facility infrastructure such as clearing snow or other items from mechanical equipment and maintaining drainage areas.
2.5.1.6 Pest Control
General pest control services are not included in this scope. However, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of any pest infestations discovered during maintenance activities and shall coordinate with Government-contracted pest control services to facilitate access and remediation.
2.5.2 Government Responsibilities
2.5.2.1 Facility Access and Badging
The Government shall provide facility access and badging services for Contractor personnel in accordance with established security procedures. The Government is not responsible for delays caused by Contractor personnel failing to obtain required badges or clearances in a timely manner.
2.5.2.2 Utilities
The Government shall provide utilities including electricity, water, natural gas, and telecommunications to support Contractor operations. The Government is not responsible for interruptions in utility service due to circumstances beyond Government control.
2.5.2.3 Workspace
The Government shall provide office space, shop space, and storage space for Contractor personnel and equipment as specified in Section 4 (Government-Furnished Resources). The Contractor shall maintain Government-furnished spaces in clean and orderly condition.
2.5.2.4 Coordination
The COR will coordinate with building occupants as needed to facilitate Contractor access for maintenance activities. The Contractor shall provide reasonable advance notice to the COR for non-emergency work requiring access to occupied spaces or system shutdowns.
2.6 CHANGES TO SCOPE
2.6.1 Scope Modifications
Only the Contracting Officer has authority to modify the scope of work. Changes to scope shall be implemented through formal contract modifications in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations. The Contractor shall not perform work outside the defined scope without written authorization from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not substitute labor categories, qualifications, certifications, or staffing levels without prior written approval from the CO.
2.6.2 Changed Conditions
If the Contractor encounters conditions that differ materially from those indicated in the contract or that are of an unusual nature and differ materially from conditions ordinarily encountered in work of the character provided for in the contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR in writing. The COR will evaluate the condition and coordinate with the Contracting Officer regarding appropriate action.
2.6.3 Additional Services
The Government may request additional services not specifically identified in this PWS through issuance of work orders or contract modifications. The Contractor shall provide fair and reasonable quotes for any additional services in accordance with Section 3 (Prime Contractor Responsibility) and Section 6 (Management & Work Control).
SECTION 3 - APPLICABLE LAWS/STANDARDS & OPERATING
CONSTRAINTS
3.0 OVERVIEW
This section identifies the applicable laws, codes, standards, regulations, and operating constraints that govern the performance of work under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements and shall maintain awareness of changes to applicable laws, codes, and standards throughout the period of performance. A comprehensive list of applicable standards and codes is provided in Appendix E (Standards & Codes Register).
3.1 FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Applicable Publications, Regulations, and Standards include, but ar
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