Attch 1_PWS Transformer Switch.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND

QJKL 25-0019 Emergency Replace ATS, B821

25 August 2025

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

1.1 Introduction. The contractor shall procure a suitable Automatic Transfer Switch to replace the current failed ATS. Removal and disposal of the existing ATS is required prior to installation of the new.

1.2 Scope of Work. This Performance-based Work Statement (PWS) describes the services required to/for 934 CE. These services include: Hardware procurement, demolition/removal of the failed ATS, Installation of the new, field testing and verification, and site cleanup.

1.3 Organization. The AFRC organization with primary responsibility for this requirement is 934th Civil Engineer Squadron.

1.4 Place of Performance. These services will be performed at Bldg. 821 located on the Minneapolis/St. Paul ARS, Minneapolis, MN 55450.

1.5 Required Services.

Specific services are as follows:

1. Procurement of Procurement of Automatic Transfer Switch, 208V, 4-Pole, Non-SE NEMA 1, Deluxe engine exerciser and relay expansion module.

2. Procurement of all necessary conduit, connections and fittings, power feeder, and load wiring.

3. Extend generator feeder from stairwell gutters to new ATS.

4. Removal of the existing ATS.

5. Installation of the new ATS with wiring and feeder replacement, as needed.

6. Testing and certification of the new ATS by a qualified electrician with 5 years of experience.

7. Fully integrate and function test the Automatic Transfer Switch via field verification to and from generator/domestic power.

8. Provide operator training by the contractor to 934 CE personnel. Training shall include standard operation procedures and troubleshooting the ATS.

9. Contractor will coordinate ALL power disruptions with 934 CE and 934 PK prior to installation to minimize impacts to the USAF mission. Installation may need to be conducted during a weekend.

10. Contractor shall warranty the new Automatic Transfer Switch for a period of not less than 1 year to include defects in material or workmanship.

2.0 SERVICES SUMMARY (SS)

2.1 Applicable Documents: If there is a conflict between codes, regulations and specifications, the most stringent requirements shall apply at all times. Documents listed by and/or provided by the Government are for reference only and do not relieve the contractor from adherence with applicable codes not specifically addressed. Where conflicts between the drawings and specifications occur, specifications shall govern IAW FAR 52.236-21.

2.2 Background: The ATS to be replaced does not automatically switch from domestic power to the generator. Due to the age of ATS, individual replacement components are no longer available.

2.3 General Expectations of Work: As part of the proposed effort, the contractor shall implement means and methods that will limit disturbance to base activities to the greatest extent practicable throughout the performance. The government provided documents and existing field conditions shall be reviewed by the contractor to identify any potential discrepancies and develop necessary requests for information (RFI) prior to construction mobilization. The repair efforts shall be in strict accordance with the SOW. Substitutions and/or deviations will not be accepted unless approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing. Ancillary efforts required to access and complete the work not specifically listed in the task description shall be anticipated and accounted for in the contractor’s proposal documents. The task descriptions below are summaries of work to be completed to integrate the existing controllers into the EMCS front-end.

The Period of Performance (PoP) shall be no more than 14 calendar days from issuing the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The contractor shall provide a construction schedule with proposal breaking out all keywork features along with a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways. A free zone will be set-up during the PoP.

2.4 Work Tasks

Refer to section 1.5.

3.0 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND SERVICES

GFP is defined as property in the possession of or acquired by the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. If the equipment is located on a government site or installation, used within the location or remains accountable to the Government, it is not considered GFP. Contractor will track, secure and account for all GFP/GFM IAW clauses contained within the contract.

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Post Award Meeting. The Contractor shall attend a one (1) day post award kick off meeting convened and hosted by the Contracting Office. Locations and time of meeting will be communicated after award. The meeting will provide an orientation and overview of the contract scope, terms and conditions and will detail the roles and responsibilities of AFRC team members to include contract closeout.

4.2 Training Requirements The contractor shall have:

a. At a minimum 5 years of electrical experience related to power distribution systems and/or automatic transfer switch installation.

4.3 Contractor Identification. The Contractor personnel shall wear contractor-provided identification at all times while in government facilities so as to distinguish themselves from Government employees. Contractor personnel shall always identify themselves as Contractor support to avoid potential misrepresentation as Government personnel or to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely amongst government personnel.

Electronic mail signature blocks shall identify their company affiliation. Where practicable, Contractor personnel occupying collocated space with their Government program customer shall identify their workspace with their name and company affiliation.

4.4 Federal Holidays: The Minneapolis Air Reserve Station observes the following Federal Legal Holidays:

New Year’s Day 1 Jan Martin Luther King Birthday Third Monday in Jan Presidents Day Third Monday in Feb Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in Sep Columbus Day Second Monday in Oct Veterans Day Second Monday in Nov Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in Nov Christmas Day 25 Dec

4.5 Work Schedule: The contractor’s normal duty hours shall be no earlier than 0700hrs and no later than 1530hrs Monday – Friday while performing duty on station, excluding federal holidays. The contractor may work on programming and design at any time outside normal duty hours at his primary business location. The contractor may not perform duty during UTA weekends. If the contractor needs additional time on station, including outside of normal business hours, the contractor will coordinate with CE. Requests to work outside of normal business hours must be submitted to CE at least 3 business days in advance for consideration.

In the event of a government operational shutdown, this work could be deemed mission essential in order to prevent catastrophic mechanical failure in any of the 934th facilities. If a government continuing resolution budget should occur during the POP, the work shall continue due to this contract being fully funded upon award.

4.6 Continuation of Mission-Essential Services During a Crisis. The Functional Commander or civilian equivalent has determined, by placing the decision in writing, that all of the contractor services performed under this contract are not mission-essential and will not continue in the event of a crisis.

4.7 Non-personal Services. The Government will neither supervise contractor personnel nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor personnel. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its personnel and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. The Contractor shall notify the AFRC/PKA CO immediately if any task requires action by the Contractor personnel that constitutes, or are perceived to constitute personal services.

These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, i.e. inherently governmental functions. All decisions relative to the EMCS Upgrade supported by the Contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

4.8 Security. The Contractor shall comply with all security regulations and directives identified herein and other security requirements as shown elsewhere in this contract.

4.8.1 Controlled Unclassified Information. The Contractor shall mark, handle and safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with the DoD Manual 5200.1-M, Volume 4, DoD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). if applicable.

4.9 Physical Security Program.

4.9.1 Installation Perimeter Access Control. The requirements for installation perimeter access are detailed in Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clause 5352.242-9000 entitled, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, in Section I, Contract Clauses, of the basic contract. Contractors merely requiring unescorted access to the installation to perform services, that don’t require access to classified information or network access, will be vetted IAW AFM 31-113, para 4.3 and issued a DBIDS Identification Card. The Contractor is only allowed to visit the installations specified in the contract and/or DD254.

4.9.2 Resource Protection and Integrated Defense. The Contractor shall safeguard all government property in accordance with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and any forms provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall immediately report all thefts, vandalism, or destruction of property and equipment (Government or Contractor owned) to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of this contract.

4.9.3 USAF Restricted Area and Controlled Area Access. The requirements for USAF Restricted Area and Controlled Area access are detailed in AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and governed at each installation by the Integrated Defense Plan, if required. The contractor shall be escorted by authorized 934th civilian or military personnel with restricted area credentials. Once the “Free Zone” is established, the contractor may enter and leave the “Free Zone” during the hours of operation as agreed upon by the Installation Commander and Security Forces.

4.10 Health & Safety Program. The Contractor is responsible for the safety and health of their personnel and protection of the public on Government work sites (DODI 6055.1, Paragraph E5.1). The Contractor shall maintain a health and safety program that meets OSHA standards. If the AFRC/PKA CO notifies the Contractor of a potential OSHA violation, the Contractor is obligated to comply with the applicable OSHA regulations.

4.10.1 Incident or Mishap Procedures. The Contractor shall immediately call 911. The Contractor shall within one (1) hour notify the AFRC/PKA CO, AFRC/CES COR and AFRC/SEG of all mishaps or incidents for damage to government property. This notification requirement shall also include physiological mishaps/incidents. A written or email copy of the mishap/incident notification shall be sent within three (3) calendar days to the AFRC/PKA CO (with copy to AFRC/CES COR) who will forward to AFRC/SEG. For information not available at the time of initial notification, the Contractor shall provide the remaining information not later than twenty (20) calendar days after the mishap, unless extended by the AFRC/PKA CO. Mishap notifications shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

(A) Contract, contract number, name and title of person(s) reporting

(B) Date, time and exact location of accident/incident

(C) Brief narrative of accident/incident (events leading up to the accident/incident)

(D) Cause of accident/incident (if known)

(E) Estimated cost of accident/incident (material + labor to repair/replace)

(F) Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in the accident/incident

(G) Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

(H) Other pertinent information

The Contractor shall, in the event of an accidental incident/mishap, take reasonable action to establish control of the incident/mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, and preserve evidence until released by the incident/mishap investigative authority.

4.10.2 Fire Emergencies. The Contractor personnel shall dial 911 to report fire related emergencies.

4.10.3 Fire Protection and Prevention Program – Minneapolis/St. Paul ARS, Minneapolis, MN. All Contractor personnel performing work on properties under jurisdiction of the Minneapolis/St. Paul ARS shall be responsible for fire safety and compliance with all applicable OSHA, State, Air Force, AFMC, and base regulations and directives. The Contractor personnel shall attend a contractor's briefing on fire safety prior to any work. The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel and sub-contractors under their control are briefed on fire prevention practices in accordance with Robins AFBI 32-2001, Fire Protection Operations & Fire Prevention Program. The Contractor personnel who work on Minneapolis/St. Paul ARS, Minneapolis, MN are required to take annual fire prevention refresher training in accordance with AFI 32-2001.

4.11 Department of Labor (DoL) Inspection of Contractor Operations. The Contractor is subject to DoL inspections and enforcement by OSHA health and safety officials while performing work on a Government installation. The OSHA health and safety officials may access workplaces on Government installations at any time, scheduled or unscheduled, during regular work hours. The OSHA health and safety officials must meet security requirements to enter restricted or classified areas. The Contractor shall notify the AFRC/PKA CO and AFRC/CES COR upon notification of a visit.

4.12 Trafficking in Persons: The Contractor shall comply in accordance with the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract as it relates to Trafficking in Persons. Additional information about Trafficking in Persons is available at the site for the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. http://www.state.gov/j/tip http://www.state.gov/j/tip