bldg. 101 Chemical Sewage Treatment PWS 2026.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) For

Building 101 Pit Raider Supply Contract

Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland

Work order#: Not required for QUTS funded action Project Manager: Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Prepared by: Bruce L. Beaver, (301) 619-0506, bruce.l.beaver.civ@army.mil Date: 02 10 2025

1. Background:

Building 101 handles the main flow of raw sanitary sewage from the main installation and pumps it out to the Fort Detrick off site Wastewater Treatment Plant. With out using chemicals to break up the coagulation of solid waste the station has become inundated with solid materials historically. Thus, the pumps fail and are unable to pump the sewage upstream to the WWTP “Wastewater Treatment Plant” This has caused hazardous material spill over and contamination of the area surrounding the pump station.

1.1 Objectives:

Provide the ordering and supply of chemicals to Fort Detrick, Building 101 for treatment of Building 101 Pump Station raw sanitary sewage in an expedient, stabilized, steadfast fashion ensuring chemicals are always in supply and available to carry out the daily missions of the Pump Station.

1.2 Description of Services/Introduction:

The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform supply of Pit Raider product equivalent or better as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor will perform to the standards in this contract.

Deliverables Schedule

1.3.6 Delivery Schedule: Deliveries (every month) will be made to Building 101, Fort Detrick as specified in this PWS. Quantities and deliveries will vary. Minimum anticipated deliveries and quantities are specified in the above technical exhibit. Maximum deliveries and quantities could be up to 10% more than what is specified in this technical exhibit. All quantities and deliveries shown will and can vary by + or – 10% per the government’s needs at any given time throughout the Period of Performance of this contract.

1.4 Period of Performance:

The Period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year and Four 12-month Option Years. The period of performance dates will be determined at the time of award.

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP):

The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in “Performance Requirements Summary”. The QCP shall be submitted with the proposal. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system. QC plan will be delivered fourteen days after notice to proceed per awarded contract base year.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance:

The government shall evaluate the contractor’s p performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays:

Contractor is not expected to perform on recognized holidays.

Inauguration Day (As Applicable) Juneteenth Day

1.5.4 Hours of Operation/Place of Performance:

The contractor is responsible for conducting supply and services between the hours of 0700-1700 hours Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this performance work statement when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.5.5 Type of Contract:

The government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract

1.6. Security Requirements:

Contractor personnel or any representative of the Contractor entering Fort Detrick shall abide by all security rules and regulations. The Contractor shall carry passes issued by Fort Detrick for all vehicles entering the base, whether company-owned or employees’ private vehicles.

1.6.1. Physical Security:

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.2. Gate Access Requirements:

IAW Army Directive 2014-05 all personnel desiring unescorted access to Fort Detrick will enter the installation through an authorized Access Control Point (ACP) and be vetted using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) interstate Identification Index (III). The Installation Commander will, in the absence of a waiver deny uncleared contractor, subcontractor and visitors unescorted access to the installation based on the results of the NCIC-III check that contains credible derogatory information. Such derogatory information includes, but is not limited to the following:

1.6.2.1.

The NCIC III contains criminal arrest information about the individual that causes the installation Commander to determine that individual present a potential threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety on the installation.

1.6.2.2.

The Installation is unable to verify the individual’s claimed identity in the attempt to gain access.

1.6.2.3.

The individual has a current arrest warrant in NCIC, regardless of the offense or violation.

1.8.2.4.

The individual is currently barred from entry or access to a federal installation or facility.

1.8.2.5.

The individual has been convicted of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production, or possession of child pornography trafficking in humans, drug possession with the intent to sell or drug distribution.

1.6.2.6.

The individual has a US conviction for espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism, or murder.

1.6.2.7.

The individual is a registered sex offender.

1.6.2.8.

The individual has a felony conviction within the past 10 years, regardless of the offense or violation.

1.6.2.9.

The individual has been convicted of a felony firearms or explosives violation.

1.6.2.10.

The individual has engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.

1.6.2.11.

The individual is identified in the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) as known to be or suspected of being a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity.

1.6.2.12.

Individual is barred from Fort Detrick.

1.6.3. Access Denial Waiver Process:

In cases where unclear contractor, subcontractor is denied access based on derogatory information obtained from an NCIC or NCIC III check, the Installation Commander shall offer an Access Denial Wavier Application packet only if the individual request a waiver.

1.6.4. Anti-terrorism Security Requirements:

The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Directorate of Operations Protection Branch Visitor Center and Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements 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. The COR is responsible to make sure items selected on this sheet are complied with. All access control requirements are to be adhered to. All contractors and sub-contractors need to be vetted through the visitor center, and obtain visitor passes to work on post. COR needs to conduct spot checks at work sites to make sure contractors are in compliance with visitor requirements and responsibilities. AT Level 1 and iWatch Awareness training assist in informing the contractor that at some times Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAM) may be in effect, where their vehicle may be checked, ID cards validated, security checks done by COR and Police. Gate operations could be affected based on the FPCON or RAM. COR is responsible depending on the length of this contract with signing at least one contractor up for safety messages for weather or incident alerts, that POC will be responsible for notifying the other contractors by phone tree or other means. The COR is also responsible for ensuring if any blueprints that show information outside of the scope of work that they are either collected back at the end of the job or destroyed.

1.6.4.1. Anti-Terrorism Level (1) One Training.

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or 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 applies. All contractor employees must complete annual AT Level 1 awareness training. Annual training is to be conducted in the anniversary month it was initially completed. 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 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I Training is now conducted on the Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) site. For those that have a CAC, AT Level I can be accessed via https://jkodirect.jten.mil For those personnel that do not have a CAC they can utilize the below instructions to complete, i.e., contractors etc.

Google JKO and begin the process from there. http://jko.jten.mil Clicks:

2. No DOD CAC.

3. I am a US mil, government civil servant or contract employee.

4. I've been directed to take required training on JKO.

5. Courses.

6. I do not have a .MIL, .GOV, or.NDU.EDU address or I am a Multi-National Student.

7. Fill out the contact sheet and email to sponsor (In my opinion this is the COR) 8. Sponsor will email to the JKO help desk. (Again, in my opinion this is the COR) Approval

1) Help desk sends non-CAC user an email with User ID.

2) Help desk will send a separate email with an electronic token to register a new password (token is good for 24 hours).

3) New User follows the instructions in the email and enters a new password.

4) User will need to enroll in Course # JS-US007-14 (User has up to 1 year to complete the course) (Contractors need to follow the requirements outlined in the AT/OPSEC cover sheet and complete it in 30 days).

If training is required in a non-English language, please contact Fort Detrick ATO at usarmy.detrick.usag.mbx.dptms-antiterrorism@mail.mil.

1.6.4.2. iWatch Awareness Training.

The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided in this PWS by the Fort Detrick ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report on suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR no later than 5 calendar days after completion. All training materials can be found at AT Awareness Information: iWatch: http://www.detrick.army.mil/ready/iwatch.cfm and iSalute: http://www.detrick.army.mil/ready/iSALUTE.cfm

1.6.5. Operational Security (OPSEC) Requirements:

Personal information or information considered critical to the installation's operations released intentionally or unintentionally could have direct consequences for military and government personnel as well as our critical operations. Therefore, the contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding personal information and information considered critical to the Fort Detrick's operations. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC), new contractor employees must complete Annual OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. All contractor employees shall adhere to USAG Fort Detrick OPSEC policies, regulations, and guidance. OPSEC awareness training is required when working with personal information (Social Security Number, date of birth, etc.) or on government systems that are considered critical to the installation's operations. Contractor personnel shall not release any personal or operational information (No photography) to the general public, press, or any other personnel or organizations without prior approval from the USAG Command.

1.6.5.1. OPSEC Awareness Training:

New contractor employees and subcontractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC awareness training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. Annual training is to be conducted in the anniversary month it was initially completed. 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 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. (http://www.detrick.army.mil/dptms/pdf/OPSECTrainingContractors.pdf)

1.6.5.2. OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure:

The contractor shall follow the Fort Detrick OPSEC SOP while performing work on Fort Detrick.

1.6.5.3. Industrial Personnel Security:

IAW AR 380-67, AR 380-49 and DOD 5200.2-R, all contracts, classified, sensitive but unclassified and unclassified are required to contain a security clause. : IAW Army Regulations 380-67, 380-5 and 380-49, the Contractor shall ensure all personnel performing under this contract have a completed National Agency Check with Local Checks (NACLC) or Unclassified contracts require a NACI and that it contain no unfavorable information and has been completed by Office of Personnel Management and/or adjudicated by Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) prior to the start of the contract. The security requirements must be maintained for the life of the contract, and citizenship will be verified by presenting an original birth certificate or a valid US Passport or the original Naturalization Certificate to the USAG Security Office at the time of in processing for all contract personnel assigned to the contract. In order to maintain the security requirements any derogatory information, to include law enforcement issues, mental health issues, or alcohol/drug related issues discovered during the performance of this contract must be reported to the USAG Security Office.

1.6.5.4. Information Security: IAW AR 380-5, National Security Information (NSI)(I.E. classified information) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) will be always protected, IAW DoD5200. 01, Vol. 1-3, and AR 380-5. NSI must be placed in storage in a GSA approved security container or having it under the personal observation and physical control of a cleared individual at all times. CUI must be protected at all times, must be placed in locked storage(I.E. locked cabinet, office) or having it under the personal observation and physical control of an individual at all times. No NSI or CUI can leave government control or post without Garrison Commander or Installation Security Manager approval.

1.6.5.5. Threat Awareness Reporting Program:

For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b of the AR 381-12.

1.6.5.6. Search and Seizure:

Contractor personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering the confines of Fort Detrick and upon leaving the confines of Fort Detrick.

1.6.5.7 Environmental Protection:

The Contractor shall manage all waste generated by any work performed under this contract in accordance with all applicable Federal (Clean Air Act; Toxic Substances Control Act; Solid Waste Disposal Act; Resource Conservation Recovery Act; Clean Water Act; Safe Drinking Water Act) and State laws and regulations; Executive Orders, or other types of rulings having the effect of the law. In case of a conflict among these laws and regulations, the most stringent law or regulation shall apply.

1.6.5.8. Environmental Management System:

Fort Detrick has implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) to address the environmental impacts of its activities. All Contractors performing work at Fort Detrick must be aware of and understand Fort Detrick's Environmental Policy. Contractors are responsible for ensuring environmental practices conform to Fort Detrick’s EMS.

1.6.5.9. Solid Waste and Recycling:

The Contractor shall recycle materials, such as, cardboard, paper, aluminum/metal cans, plastic, and glass jars/bottles, scrap metal, concrete, asphalt, and manage solid waste generated during the project in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations. The Contractor shall provide the Government with records of the type, weight, and disposal/recycling location for all recyclable materials and solid waste sent offsite for recycling and/or disposal.

Contractor shall, Monthly, submit a solid waste disposal report to the Contracting Officer's Representative. For each waste, the report will state the classification (using the definitions provided in this section), amount, location, and name of the business receiving the solid waste. Examples include wood waste, pallets, metals - steel, copper, wastepaper, cardboard, glass, and refuse, etc.

Maintain an inventory of nonhazardous solid waste diversion and disposal of construction and demolition debris. Submit a report to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

Include the following in the report: Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Disposed in landfill [tons],[cubic yards], as appropriate C&D Debris Recycled [_____] [cubic yards][tons], as appropriate Total C&D Debris Generated [_____] [cubic yards][tons], as appropriate Waste Sent to Waste-To-Energy Incineration Plant (This amount should not be included in the recycled amount) [_____] [cubic yards][tons], as appropriate

1.6.5.10. Hazardous Waste:

The Contractor shall manage hazardous waste in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations. The contractor may not sign waste profiles or manifests on behalf of Fort Detrick. Contractor must follow Fort Detrick’s Manifest SOP.

1.6.5.11. Hazardous Material:

The Contractor shall furnish and store all hazardous materials in a storage container or other secondary containment system. Maintenance of on-site equipment is not authorized.

1.6.5.12. Special Qualifications:

The contractor personnel shall establish and maintain a recognized certification by the State of Maryland to handle and deploy chemicals in the State of Maryland. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees possess and maintain current certification during the execution of this contract.

1.6.5.13. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings:

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.5.14. Primary Point of Contact (POC).

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the provided service or work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The POC and alternate shall be designated in writing to the Contracting officer at least 24 hours after contract award.

1.6.13 Key Personnel:

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Project Manager and onsite technicians. Projected replacement of key personnel must be submitted in writing to the COR and Contracting Officer for approval 30 days prior to a replacement. All key personnel must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.

1.6.14 Identification of Contractor Employees:

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.14.1. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

1.6.15 Contractor Travel:

Travel cost will be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interests:

Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) 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. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.17 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

The COR will be nominated by the requiring activity and appointed by the contracting officer by separate letter. A copy of the COR’s appointment letter will be sent to the awarded Contractor, identifying the designated duties and limitations of the COR. The COR is authorized to conduct oversight on any and all tasks or requirements and report observations to the Contracting Officer. The COR is not authorized to change any terms or conditions in the contract that pertain to cost, schedule, performance, quality, quantity, or other legal aspects of the resulting order.

1.6.18 Contract Manpower Reporting:

"The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mill.

1.6.19 Phase In/Phase Out Period

To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 30 day phase in / phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

NCR – National Capital Region

DoD – Department of Defense

IAW – In accordance with

PWS – Performance Work Statement

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): A representative from the requiring activity assigned by the Contracting Officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the contractor

Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the Performance Work Statement.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

Quality Control. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.1 General

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 5 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance

N/A

4.3. Materials

The Contractor must be able to deliver batches of chemicals to B9255 warehouse on a regular basis (every 4 months) and to further distribute individual 5-gallon buckets to designated locations on a monthly, or 4-month basis as required with a functional pump and container.

4.4. Equipment

The Contractor will provide any, and all deployment equipment as well as any ancillary components needed to deploy and maintain the use of the Grease-B-Gone product or its equivalent or better, for the active life of this contract. This will include but is not limited to pumps, hoses, buckets and any other equipment necessary to ensure product is flowing into the drainage systems at the proper quantities to maintain a free flow of sewage / drainage in the systems the product is being deployed.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 BASIC SERVICES.

The contractor shall provide Pit Raider chemicals to Fort Detrick and provide operational distribution as specified below:

5.2 - SPECIFIC TASKS: Plant Delivery Requirements, must include cost inclusive inspections, the contractor will provide the following:

5.3. Perform regular inspections to ensure product being used is in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

5.4. Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, transportation and tools for transferring and handling chemicals, such as pumps and smaller daily use containers.

5.5. Must be able to deliver chemicals within a 12-hour window after phone call.

5.6. Must be within a 3-hour driving radius of Fort Detrick and be able to provide deliveries on call.

5.7. Must be able to provide onsite technical support regarding the provided chemical within a 12-hour window.

5.8. Must Provide Safety Data Sheets.

5.9. Chemical usage must be at least as efficient as, or better than what is currently in use if a switch of vendor or chemicals occur (ex. If the balance of a chemical is made up with water and the new chemical has a higher percentage of water it may run through the system quicker requiring us to use more chemical at a quicker rate).

5.10. Contractor will utilize PIEE WAWF for the submission of invoices. Link is as follows https://piee.eb.mil/ . Instructions for invoice submission can be found per the link provided for submission of invoices against this contract.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

N/A

6.1.1 Regulations and Directives

Applicable Publications.

AR 200-1 JUN 89 Environmental Protection & Enhancement X

AR 385-1 FEB 89 Army Safety Program OCE Supply (February 1979) X

DA CIR A-76 FEB 80 Industrialized Activities and Labor Relations Commercial X Industrial-Type Activities (CITA) (February 1980) X

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

PWS Part 5

PRS # 2

The contractor must provide technical support in accordance with PWS paragraph 5.7

PRS # 3

Contractor must provide chemical quantities and viscosities in accordance with. PWS Para 5.9

Complies with DoD, Army Policy and Regulations listed in Part 6 of the PWS except AR25-1.

Types of Surveillance to select from:

Random Sampling: Appropriate for frequently recurring tasks. Evaluate randomly selected samples of the lot to determine the acceptability of the entire lot.

Random Inspection Guide, Method of surveillance, Lot size, Sample size, Performance requirement, Sampling procedure, Inspection procedure 100 Percent Inspection: Appropriate for tasks that occur infrequently. Inspect and evaluate performance each time task is performed Periodic Surveillance: Evaluation of samples selected on other than 100% or statistically random basis. (i.e. monthly, quarterly, semi-annually etc.)

Validated Customer Complaint: Complaints must be validated.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1