B08 Attachment 0001 - Performance Work Statement Draft.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Crane Army Ammunition Activity Process Safety Management 18 June 2024 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA), Crane, IN, operates multiple processes that are covered under the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard [29 CFR 1910.119]. In order to comply with the PSM requirements, the company is seeking to hire a qualified contractor to perform a comprehensive programmatic review of the PSM program to identify gaps, evaluate risks, recommend actions, and take appropriate mitigation measures.

1.0 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of PSM is to stop unwanted release of hazardous chemicals or explosions which could expose employees and others to serious hazards. Proactive identification, evaluation, and mitigation or prevention of releases that could result from a failure of process, procedures, or equipment is required for full compliance.

2.0 SCOPE: The contractor shall perform a comprehensive and systematic review of the PSM Program for all covered processes defined under OSHA standards and Army regulations and implement actions to comply with PSM requirements.

3.0 SPECIFIC TASKS: Crane Army Ammunition Activity anticipates the following to accomplish the objective:

3.1 Evaluating and improving existing safety and health programs to keep employees and their representatives informed of relevant PSM elements, such as but not limited to, training, hazard assessments, and incident investigation findings.

3.2 Developing a process and associated documentation to capture the dissemination of information to employees and receive their feedback.

3.3 Compiling all written process safety information for chemicals, process technology, and equipment into a database on the company network so employees fully understand hazards and safe operations of each process.

3.4 Compiling and developing details on equipment to ensure they are in accordance with appropriate design codes.

3.5 Defining and identifying critical process equipment.

3.6 Developing a process and associated documentation to ensure all training is captured, including informal safety training and engagement of employees, including maintenance.

3.7 Creating a comprehensive checklist for the Pre-Startup Safety Review.

3.8 Consolidating information on how equipment and systems are inspected.

3.9 Evaluating and improving the Management of Change program such that any changes in a process are reviewed for safety impacts and the associated documentation is accessible.

3.10 Evaluating and improving the incident investigation process such that corrective actions are appropriate and resolved in a timely manner in accordance with Army Regulations and the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.119(m).

3.11 Evaluating and improving existing Emergency Action Plans for compliance with 29 CFR 1910.119(n), including responses for small releases and upset conditions.

3.12 Any suggested mitigation actions shall be reviewed and approved by CAAA prior to enactment or declined with comments for further enhancement.

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Crane Army Ammunition Activity 300 Highway 361 Crane IN 47522-5001

5.0 FACILITY ACCESS: The contractor will be granted access to the physical location identified in section 4.0. The Contractor shall access the installation through the Visitors Center and the Crane Gate. The CAAA COR will submit base entry passes with installation host. Should the base visitor access system be inoperable the CAAA COR or other Activity personnel will escort contractor to their place of work. Contractor will provide transportation for their personnel and any associated equipment or resources required to perform service.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: On or before the end of 01 April 2025

6.1 Federal Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on recognized Federal holidays for the applicable years.

6.2 Hours of Operations: The contractor shall be required to meet a variety of schedules to accommodate requirements. Extenuating circumstances may necessitate last minute schedule changes/adjustments. The Government will attempt to notify the contractor in advance to the maximum extent practical. The contractor is responsible for conducting business primarily between the hours of 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Exceptions to this are Federal Holidays, the closing of Government facilities due to local or national emergencies, or administrative closings.

7.0 PERSONNEL:

7.1 The Contractor shall provide personnel with the necessary level of expertise to support the task activities and requirements in this PWS.

7.2 The contractor shall provide a single point of contact that shall serve as the Service Manager for the life of the contract.

8.0 SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

8.1 AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to 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. 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 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil

8.2 Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (CFR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contract 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.

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

8.4 iWATCH Training. 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. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 5 calendar days of new employees commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award.

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

8.6 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations. Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score doesn't show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the "NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology"), include clause 252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor's "system security plan" and "plan of action" for NIST SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.