BLS - Performance Work Statement.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Basic Life Support

For

Tamiok Strike 2023 (TkS23)

130th EN BDE, 84th EN BN

Part 1 General Information

1. Introduction: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Basic Life Support. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Background: A contract was requested for Basic Life Support package in Papua New Guinea for exercise Tamiok Strike(TkS23) in July, 2023. It is a mobilized camp outfitted to provide basic life support for 170 personnel throughout Camp Aruma, Taurama Barracks, Port of Moresby; Igam Engineer Yard, Igam Barracks, Lae; and Camp Key, Moem Barracks, Wewak from 15JUL-13AUG23. The service included tents, handwashing stations, latrines, portable A/Cs, bulk non-potable water, ice, prime power generators, grey/black water removal, trash removal, and laundry service.

1.2 Responsibilities: The Contractor shall assume total responsibility for all requirements stated herein on the commencement date of the performance period. The Contractor shall perform as specified in this Contract and under the direction of the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.2.1 Work Responsibility: The Contractor shall perform all work and assume responsibility for planning, programming, administering, managing, and executing all functions necessary to provide the services specified in this PWS. The Contractor shall conduct work in accordance with this PWS and all applicable United States (U.S.) and local laws, regulations, standards, provisions, and directives to include applicable publications in Part 6. The Contractor shall ensure that all work meets the level of service, performance standards, or tolerances specified in the PWS or in applicable referenced documents. Some services under this Contract may be performed at designated facilities, or portions of installations, by in-house Government personnel or by other contractors.

1.2.2 Administrative Responsibility: The Contractor shall perform all related administrative actions required to provide services or perform work such as material requisitioning, quality control (QC), financial control, meetings, and correspondence. The Contractor shall also maintain accurate and complete records, files, and libraries of documents to include all U.S. and local regulations, standards, provisions, codes, laws, technical manuals, and manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations that are necessary and related to the functions being performed. The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare required reports, and submit information as specified by the Deliverable Schedule presented in Technical Exhibit 2 of this PWS.

1.3 Objectives: The objectives of this service are outlined in Part 5 of this PWS.

1.4 Functional Areas: The functional areas where work shall be performed are outlined in Part 5 of this PWS.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be specified in Part 5 of this PWS.

1.6 Management and Administration:

1.6.1 Phase in /Phase Out Period: Not Applicable

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1.6.2 Contractor Management: The Contractor shall perform continual management of the functional areas contained in this PWS and shall provide a Contract Manager available during normal duty hours. The Contract Manager shall conduct overall management coordination and shall be the central point of contact (POC) with the Government for performance of all work under the PWS. At the Post Award conference, the Contractor shall submit to the COR, in writing, the name, title, office, home and mobile telephone number of the Contract Manager. A Contractor employee shall be designated to act for the Contract Manager when work is being performed outside of duty hours, or during the Contract Manager’s absence. Both the Contract Manager and the Contractor employee filling in for the Contract Manager, shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all Contract matters relating to daily operation of this Contract.

1.6.3 Contractor Responsiveness: The Contract Manager or designated alternate shall be available for telephone communication or site attendance, with the COR, as required by the COR, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A personal answering service is permitted at other than normal Contract workdays and work hours for receipt of COR emergency response work requirements, provided that the Contract Manager or designee responds to all calls within a time not to exceed two hours after notification of the call by the answering machine and/or service. The Contract Manager and any individuals designated to act in that capacity shall have full authority to contractually bind the Contractor for prompt action on matters pertaining to execution of the PWS.

1.6.4 Meetings, Conferences, and Briefings: The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.6.5 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business as necessary in order to meet the requirements outlined in this PWS. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.6 Recognized U.S. Holidays: The Contractor shall be required to provide services on official holidays, if requested.

Memorial Day

1.6.7 Recognized Local National Holidays: The Contractor may be required to provide services on official holidays, if requested.

1.6.8 Quality Control: 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

1.6.9 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s 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).

1.6.10 Place of Performance: The place of performance for this service shall be specified in Part 5 of this PWS.

1.6.11 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order

1.6.12 Security Requirements: The security requirements are in accordance with the following Anti- Terrorism/Operations Security considerations.

1.6.12.13 For Contract Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country: DFARS Clause 252.225- 7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the US. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non-contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

1.6.13 Base Access: The Contractor shall provide the names and copy of photo identification for all contractors conducting work on site specified in paragraph 1.6.10, Place of Performance, above. Contractor will be required to show proof of identification before being granted access. Contractors are advised that badging for citizens/residents of certain countries is restricted or unavailable. Contractors must contact the Badging Office to obtain a list of restricted countries and any applicable waiver processes. The contractor is responsible for all required coordination with local national military and authorities, to obtain base passes or Area Passes that provide appropriate access for their drivers and vehicles to military facilities. Should the contractor have difficulty obtaining the necessary passes, they must contact the Contracting Officer immediately.

1.6.14 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.6.15 Key Control: Not Applicable

1.6.16 Special Qualifications: Not Applicable

1.6.17 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.

1.6.18 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.19 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract Manager/Alternate contract manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1.6.20 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. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges.

1.6.21 Contractor Travel Contractor travel will not be separately priced. All Contractor travel shall be calculated into the overall price.

1.6.22 Other Direct Costs: Not Applicable

1.6.23 Data Rights: Not Applicable

1.6.24 Organizational Conflict of Interest: 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 affect 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.

1.6.25 Safety: All contracted personnel shall comply with the Army Safety Program AR 385-10 and DA PAM 385-10. The contractor shall ensure that each employee is equipped with U.S. and Local National Safety equipment including but not limited to: protective clothing, eye protection and hearing protection in accordance with (IAW) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29 Part 1910 (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS). They must adhere to any additional Local National standards imposed on the contractor that are in addition to the U.S. standards listed in the CFR above.

1.6.25.1 Safety Plan and Program: The contractor shall be subject to routine safety inspections from the US and Local Government. Inspection checklists are available upon request and are derived from DA PAM 385-10. The Contractor shall develop a Safety Plan IAW DA PAM 385-10.

1.6.26 Environmental Compliance: The contractor shall be responsible for the proper handling, storage, and preparation for disposal of all hazardous materials used in performance of this contract in accordance with the installation's hazardous material procedures. Hazardous material and waste shall be turned in to a designated and authorized collection point only. The contractor shall maintain clean and safe working areas, to include immediate cleanup of any hazardous material spill or other hazards in the Contractor’s working area. Working areas are subject to inspection by US and local Government officials.

1.6.26.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: In the performance of this contract the Contractor shall ensure that all hazardous material will be disposed IAW all US and local environmental laws and regulations.

1.6.27 Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy: The contractor shall comply with and ensure all employees comply with the Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy outlined in Attachment 3 of this document. The contractor shall annually train all employees to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment. This training must, at a minimum, ensure that all contractor employees understand the definitions and policy outlined in Attachment 3. Each employee’s compliance with this training requirement shall be reported to the Contracting Officer prior to the employee being allowed access to the worksite. The contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer immediately of:

Any information it receives from any source (including host country law enforcement) that alleges a contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee has engaged in conduct that violates this policy.

Any actions taken against contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this policy.

PART 2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

Contractor - A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Contracting Officer - A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

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

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

Key Personnel - Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

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

Quality Assurance - The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

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

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

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

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

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

3.1 General: N/A

3.2 Secret Facility Clearance: N/A

3.3 Materials: N/A.

3.4 Equipment: N/A

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

4.1 General: N/A

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: N/A

4.3 Materials: N/A

4.4 Equipment: N/A

PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The contractor shall provide services for land clearing, vector control / fumigate basic life support area, tents, latrines, hand-washing stations, vector control, trash service and laundry services.

5.1.1 Descriptions: The equipment and services that may be used in this service includes, but is not limited to, the services listed in the table below.

5.1.2 Tents with HVAC, Lighting, Floors and Power Outlets:

5.1.2.1 Nine (9) tents for 170 Soldier’s sleep area in Camp Aruma from 19 July – 13 August 2023. Tents shall include Ventilation and Air Conditioning, internal lighting with on/off controls, temporary tent flooring, and power outlets. Contract will require installation, de- installation, maintenance of the generators so that they are operational at all times, FUELING, preventative maintenance, and repair or replacement of any equipment, if necessary. Entrance to the tent must be able to be fully-closed by means of a fully-enclosed zipper latch or a swinging door. Tent delivery, operation and removal shall be inclusive of the following: full maintenance and repair, installation and removal of tentage, wiring, lighting, wiring, flooring, and miscellaneous materials inclusive of tentage, structure, HVAC systems; replacement in inoperable or compromised parts and components; 1 each 5lb. ABC Fire Extinguisher that is fully serviceable per tent. Tent color will be white, green, black, grey, or brown.

5.1.2.2 Dimensions. Contractor will provide tents that will fit within the nine (9) tent pad with the dimensions of 19 feet (6 meters) by 30 feet (18 meters). Tent Ceiling will be a minimum of 6.5 feet (2 meters).

5.1.2.3 Power. Contractor will provide adequate power generation and wiring to support HVAC, lighting, and power supplies within the tents. All maintenance, FUEL, and wiring will be provided by the contractor. Circuit breakers will be installed on all power circuits to ensure circuits trip if shorted, for safety. The generator must have supplemental power supplies that has a transformer of enough watts to power the tent and have 220v input two (2) prongs, 110v output with three (3) prongs. The generator will have its own panel distribution box and switch. Tents must include operational power outlets approx. every 5 ft. (1.5 meters). Generation must be provided to power outlets, light set, and a/c units

5.1.2.4 Ventilation and air conditioning. Contractor will provide ventilation, and air conditioning in the tents which will provide climate control to within 2 degrees Celsius of 21 degrees Celsius. Power generation, wiring, and installation for ventilation and air conditioner will be provided by the contractor. Must have working A/C. Must have a generator that is serviceable with the capability to provide power for 24hrs.

5.1.2.5 Lighting. Tents must have proper lighting that provides clear visibilities inside the tent.

5.1.2.6 Additional Power. Contractor will provide each tent with an additional 5 Kilowatts of power generation to provide 10x power outlets within the tent. Power outlets will be 110V.

5.1.2.7 Flooring. Contractor will provide each tent with temporary flooring across the entire bottom of the tent to keep Soldiers off the ground in case of rain. Must include all weather durable flooring.

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5.1.3 60K Minimum Generators

5.1.3.1 60K minimum requirement for three (3) locations listed in 5.1.12 below: one (1) at Camp Aruma, PoM, one (1) at Igam Engineer Yard, Lae, and one (1) at Camp Key, Wewak. Generator, 220-volt output, wired for three (3) phase (380-volt, 220-volt, 110- volt output). Includes: delivery, installation, routine maintenance, repair/replacement as necessary and pick-up. Generator must be capable of synchronization for operating in series or parallel. Generator must be capable of operating for 23 hours per day with 1 hour for maintenance. Contractor must provide a minimum four (4) 50-ft extension cords with enough power boards to support twenty (20) 110-220VAC US outlets with surge protection. Contractor must respond to maintenance calls within four (4) hours and provide a hazardous material/waste containment mat. Vendor will provide FUEL. Contractor shall provide uninterrupted power. Contractor shall ensure generators are delivered with all necessary parts in accordance with the operator’s manual and must have a full tank of FUEL. The U.S. Government shall not be responsible for returning generators with a full tank or pay to RE-FUEL the equipment at the end of the Period of Performance. Contractor shall be responsible to RE-FUEING generators. See 5.1.11 Performance Schedule/Location for locations and periods of performance.

5.1.3.2 Transformer; 3000 watt converts 220v to 120v; 220v input with two (2) prongs, 110v output with three (3) prongs. Includes delivery and pickup. U.S. to EURO Electric AC Wall Plug adapters and U.S. to EURO Electric AC power strips

5.1.4 Portable Latrines / Hand Wash Stations

5.1.4.1 Contractor shall provide twelve (12) Western style portable chemical toilet with a seat, lockable from the inside; Includes installation/de- Installation; Daily cleaning 0900-1100am, five (5) rolls of toilet paper per day, Repair or replacement as necessary. Defective latrines will be rejected by the government and replaced by the vendor at no expense to the government. Portable latrines will be placed and secured in order to prevent tipping or falling over. See 5.1.11 Performance Schedule/Location for locations and periods of performance.

5.1.4.2 Contractor shall provide two (2) hand washing stations in good and serviceable condition, without holes, cracks, or leaks. System should be completely self-contained, without sewer or plumbing connection required. Shall include minimum of three (3) hand wash basins with receptacles for paper towels and soap dispensers. Daily cleaning, replacement of paper towels, and restocking of soap. One (1) will be placed next to the portable latrine at GRTD, one (1) will be placed in the mess hall at Camp Aruma. Water shall be clean non-potable. Units will be free of dirt, debris, mold, film, scum, algae, plants, or animals.

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5.1.5 Laundry Services

5.1.5.1 The contractor shall provide laundry service (not dry cleaning) based on individual call. The contractor is responsible to provide all collection, distribution, transportation, and laundry service to support this requirement. The contractor shall provide all necessary supplies (i.e. laundry tags, receipts, etc.) to support the operation of this service requirement. Contractor will supply a bag to place dirty laundry into. See 5.1.11 Performance Schedule/Location for locations.

5.1.5.2 The Contractor is responsible to conduct joint inventory and inspection of each laundry bag and issue an itemized receiving receipt/tag to each person dropping off their laundry. Each receipt/tag will be signed by the Soldier or Civilian and an authorized representative from the contractor. A maximum of twenty (20) items of clothing will be inside the bag (two socks are considered one (1) piece of clothing). All laundry shall be returned no later than seventy-two (72) hours after the joint inspection. All laundry shall be cleaned, folded, and returned to the proper individual. Prior to issuing the laundry back to the proper individual, a joint inspection will be conducted to ensure nothing is missing and all items belong to the appropriate individual. Upon completion of the joint inspection, the receipt will be signed by the Soldier or Civilian and an authorized representative from the contractor.

5.1.5.3 Contractor will maintain a log for all receipts and disbursements. The contractor will be assigned an area where they are responsible to setup the laundry drop-off and pick-up site. Pick-up and Drop-Off will be conducted between the hours of 0800-1000 and 1700-1900; unless otherwise stated in the call. The contractor is responsible to coordinate all delivery with the COR. The contractor is responsible for providing a daily receipt and issuance report by-name to the COR.

5.1.5.4 The Contractor shall be held liable for missing articles of clothing as it correlates to the itemized receiving receipt/tag. If items are lost, damaged, or returned to the wrong Soldier or Civilian, the Government reserves the right to ask for consideration at fair market value. The contractor shall not be required to pay Soldiers or Civilians directly for lost or damaged items. Soldiers and Civilians that have experienced a loss or damaged item/s will utilize the military claims process. The contractor will establish a lost & found in an attempt to reconcile lost/misplaced items if this instance occurs. The contractor shall provide a lost and found for misplaced items and provide any non-delivered items to the COR at the conclusion of performance.

5.1.5.5 The contractor shall operate a receipt and issuance kiosk for the intake and disbursement of laundry items, not to exceed twenty (20) pieces per bag. The contractor shall maintain accountability of all items and not intermingle bags contents during cleaning. The contractor shall maintain joint inventory records throughout the execution of the period of performance. Report all inconsistencies in joint inventories at the end of daily operations to the COR.

5.1.6 Trash Removal Services

5.1.6.1 Contractor shall provide trash cans with 32-gallon capacity. Trash cans shall include a lid with security-locking feature that locks in odors and must feature reinforced handles. Contractor shall service each trash receptacle daily and provide new, clean trash bags to be replaced. Contractor shall remove all trash daily between the hours of 0900 – 1100am, unless the camp OIC/NCOIC or COR coordinates a different time. The contractor shall dispose of trash in accordance with all local laws. See 5.1.11 Performance Schedule/Location for locations.

5.1.6.2 Camp Aruma, Taurama Barracks (PoM): Total seventeen (17) trash cans. Contractor shall provide: one (1) trash receptacle per hand wash station, three (3) trash receptacles at the mess hall, one (1) trash receptacles per portable latrine/shower trailer, three (3) total. Contractor shall provide nine (9) trash cans to be placed in each of the sleeping tents.

5.1.6.3 Enginner Yard, Igam Barracks (Lae): Total ten (10) trash cans. Contractor shall provide: two (2) trash receptacles at the mess hall/gazebo, one (1) trash receptacles per portable latrine/shower trailer, three (3) total, and four (4) trash receptacles in the sleeping tents/area.

5.1.6.4 Camp Key, Moem Barracks (Wewak): Total seven (7) trash cans. Contractor shall provide: one (1) trash receptacles at the mess hall, one (1) trash receptacles per portable latrine/shower trailer, three (3) total, two (2) trash receptacles in the sleeping quarters.

5.1.6.5 Goldie River Training Depot (GRTD), Taurama Barracks (PoM): Total one (1) trash can. Contractor shall provide: one (1) trash receptacle at the hand wash station.

5.1.7 Grey and Black Water Waste Removal

5.1.7.1 Sanitary sewage waste (black water), waste water from shower/latrine facilities and any other areas where waste water may accumulate or is identified by the COR as waste water (grey water) shall be disposed of only through pre- approved disposal locations as authorized by the Government of Papua New Guinea. The Contractor shall have the proper equipment installed in its tankers to handle this waste water so that no damage is caused by the release of these elements into Papua New Guinea’s sewer systems. Contractor shall provide dump/disposal receipt to the COR weekly. The Contractor shall obey all Papua New Guinea laws regarding the proper handling of waste water including the disposal of such material and the specifications of waste water trucks. See 5.1.11 Performance Schedule/Location for locations and periods of performance.

5.1.7.2 All work will be conducted in accordance with the contract and all applicable Federal, Military and local laws, regulations, codes, or directives. No waste water liquids shall dump in, on, or around the properties associated with any military establishment in Papua New Guinea. Contractor shall clean-up any waste spills caused by equipment defects. In the event accidental or deliberate spillage of waste water, the Contractor shall notify the COR immediately and the Contractor shall initiate immediate efforts to abate, contain and remediate the spill. If the Contractor fails to report the spill or refuses to clean the spill, the Contractor shall be liable for the costs, which shall be deducted or off set from the contract price.

5.1.7.3 The Contractor shall provide continuous collection, removal, and disposal services of black/grey water liquids at all areas within the camp regardless of weather, holidays or time of day. The Contractor shall be prepared to remove so that the tanks reach more than 75% capacity of each black/grey tank a day. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting all black/grey waste water tanks and that they are timely and properly emptied. Any tank that overflows, as a result, of the Contractor’s failure to monitor the waste water tank level may result in the termination of this contract.

5.1.7.4 The Contractor shall pump black/grey water out of areas that require waste water removal to include but is not limited to septic tanks, all buildings, structures, man holes, lift stations, excessive amounts of standing water, pipelines, and all other areas identified by the COR. Trash and debris removed from these areas shall be placed in a suitable container and disposed of. Contractor shall respond within four (4) hours to service any full tank or specific areas as designated by the COR. Contractor shall report to designated USG representative prior to collection of any black/grey water to verify tanker is empty at the discretion of the COR. Contractor shall report to designated USG representative prior to leaving Camp to verify tanker is full of black/grey water at the discretion of the COR.

5.1.7.5 The tanker containers shall be marked “BLACK/GREY WASTE WATER” in English. The Contractor shall conduct sanitizing and decontamination services for all waste water tankers. The Contractor shall ensure that the outside of all waste water tankers are pressure washed monthly to ensure gauges are free of dirt and grime to allow visibility of the level of contents to be measured during routine and during random inspections by the COR. The Contractor shall provide signed documentation from the Contractor QA/QC or PM personnel verifying and confirming services of this nature to the COR.

5.1.7.6 Contractor shall provide minimum operational waste water removal capabilities needed to balance average daily peak demands on the waste water removal system, and to provide emergency waste water removal to accommodate the camp. The Contractor shall remove waste water daily. Due to the nature of military operations, camp population will fluctuate and in turn, the amount of waste water needing to be removed will also fluctuate. The Contractor shall monitor all waste water storage tanks to ensure that at no time shall any tank exceed 75% capacity. Ultimately, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all waste water storage tanks are kept as empty as possible at all times regularly monitoring the capacity levels of each tank. The Contractor shall provide 24-hour service for removal of waste water on-site to be adjusted as determined by the COR. The Contractor shall respond within four (4) hours to any request from the COR to service any tank that has reached a 75% capacity level.

5.1.8 Portable Air Conditioner Unit

5.1.8.1 Contractor shall provide portable air conditioner unit to power supply and/or FUEL to operate. Portable air conditioner shall be able to provide cooling 200 square foot area. Portable air conditioner shall have control valve adjust temperature to desired level. Portable conditioner shall have automatic emergency shut-off. Ten (10) portable air conditioners will be placed in the sleeping tents/area for Igam Engineer Yard at Igam Barracks, Lae and four (4) portable air conditioners will be placed in the sleeping area in Camp Key, Moem Barracks, Wewak. See 5.1.11 Performance Schedule/Location for locations and periods of performance.

5.1.9 Non-potable Bulk Water and Ice

5.1.9.1 The contractor shall supply non- potable water for on-site non-potable water-holding tank that can store approximately 3,200 gallons per tank at each location listed in 5.1.11 Performance Schedule/Location. If the capability is available, connect to a continuous potable water supply at the vendor’s expense. Each site has water tanks for shower and toilets use that can store approximately 2,300 gallons of water at each location described in 5.1.12 Performance Schedule below in Camp Aruma, Taurama Barracks, Engineer Yard, Igam Barracks and Camp Key, Moem Barracks. The contractor shall coordinate with the OIC or COR prior to off-loading water. Due to the nature of military operations, camp population will fluctuate and in turn, the amount of water needed will fluctuate.

5.1.9.2 If continuous water supply is unavailable contractor shall ensure that water level in the tanks, at each location, do not reach less than 30% available at any one time. Contractor shall check the water levels daily to ensure the water levels meet the minimum amount of no less than 30% full.

5.1.9.3 Water tanks at each location shall be cleaned and sanitized before the initial filling with water. According to US military doctrine, TB Med 577 Sanitary Control and Surveillance of Field Water Supplies, contractor and US military personnel shall test the water to ensure that it meets the criteria listed in chapter 4 and that the water must maintain a minimum FAC residual of 1 milligram per liter (mg/L) (or 1 part per million (PPM) after a 30-minute contact time for it to be acceptable for showering and personal sanitation. Contractor must place signs on the doors of every latrine and above sinks that say “NON-POTABLE WATER. USE ONLY BOTTLED WATER TO BRUSH TEETH.” Reference: TB MED 577

**Legend:

TDS = total dissolved solids; P/A = presence/absence; DPD = N,N- diethyl-p-phenylenediamine;

AWT – advanced water testing Notes: These parameters should be monitored weekly during the initial phase of field operations, and monthly as the theater matures and the water system is stabilized.

AWT samples are collected using the deployment field water sample kit available from USACHPPM, described in para 4-12, and submitted to a fixed facility laboratory for analysis.

Where a host nation distribution system or the tactical water distribution system (TWDS) is used.

Includes representative sampling of water buffalos, Hippos, and other storage tanks not connected to or part of a distribution system (e.g., 10 percent).

5.1.9.4 Non-potable water is defined in general, water that is not safe to drink. In the operational environment, water from any source that has not been approved by PM or another local medical authority for use as drinking water.

5.1.9.5 Non-potable Bulk Ice

5.1.9.6 The contractor shall deliver 200 liters (441lb) of ice each day to each location specified in 5.1.11. All ice drops shall be delivered to the OIC at each location and period of performance listed in the 5.1.11 Performance Schedule/Locations below. Ice shall be tubed or cubed; not one large block. Contractor shall coordinate with the location’s OIC or COR prior to delivery of ice. Ice will be used for medical necessity as the temperature will be in the mid-80s while SMs will be conducting long days of training and minimal shade. Due to the nature of military operations, camp population will fluctuate and in turn, the amount of water needed will fluctuate.

5.1.10 Ice Cooler

5.1.10.1 Contractor shall provide one (1) enclosed Ice Cooler with a capacity of at least 200 liters to each specified locations provide in 5.1.12 Performance Schedule/Locations.

5.1.11 Performance Schedule/Locations:

Bulk Ice 10 x 4.5L (10lb) bag of ice/ daily

Cooler to store to store ice (200L)

5.2 Delivery / Removal:

5.2.1 All equipment shall be placed and ready for use no later than 1200 of the first day of the period of performance.

5.2.2 The contractor shall coordinate with the COR at each site to ensure correct placement at each location.

5.2.3 The contractor and COR will conduct a joint inspection of the equipment upon delivery to ensure the equipment is serviceable prior to installation at the specified locations. At time of delivery, the contractor shall complete a joint pre-inspection with the COR verifying that items have been delivered, are in the correct location, and are operational in accordance with the contract. The contractor shall also provide a copy of the post inspection sheet. The contractor must stand by until these inspections are complete. Items may require relocation within the same general area at no additional expense to the government.

5.2.4 All equipment shall be removed from all locations no later than 1600 the day after the period of performance. Trash receptacles shall be removed at the same time as the hand wash stations. The government is not liable for usage, theft, loss, damages, or replacement costs should the contractor fail to remove equipment within the specified time.

5.2.5 The contractor and COR will conduct a joint inspection of the equipment upon removal. The contractor shall complete a joint Post-inspection with the COR verifying that items have been recovered in good condition. The contractor shall also provide a copy of the post inspection sheet.

5.3 Servicing and Maintenance:

5.3.1 Servicing. Latrines and hand washing stations shall be cleaned and emptied daily of all waste between 0900-1100am. All supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, clean water, etc.) will be replenished at time of service. Latrines and hand wash stations shall be removed of all necessary grey water and trash in accordance with local law.

5.3.2 Maintenance. The contractor shall make necessary repairs to equipment upon identification of deficiencies. The contractor shall make repairs identified by the COR within 24 hours. The contractor shall respond to emergencies within four (4) hours when notified by the COR or contracting officer.

5.4 Claims:

5.4.1 Claims must be provided to the COR and contracting officer. Claims shall be submitted with a copy of both joint pre-inspection and post-inspection checklists.

5.4.2 If a claim is submitted, it shall require the joint inspection pre-and post- inspection/ acceptance sheets to accompany the claim form. Both shall be provided to the Contracting Officer at the time of claim submission. The pre-and post- inspection/acceptance sheets shall only be signed by the authorized receiving representative that is indicated in the contract. Inspection/acceptance sheets shall be signed and dated. Both parties’ names shall be printed legible and signed.

5.4.3 If a claim is submitted without the pre-and post-inspection/acceptance sheets, the claim is subject to be denied.

5.4.4 The contractor must submit their claim invoice in the following format:

Item Description

VIN/Serial Number

Concise Damage Description to include date

Repair and Material Cost

5.5 Permits:

5.5.1 Contractor shall submit a request to obtain all appropriate permits required to fulfill the requirements of this PWS. The contractor shall not perform any work required by the issuance of a permit prior to obtaining the required permit.

PART 6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

TB MED 577 Sanitary Control and Surveillance of Field Water Supplies

6.1 Contractor Adherence: The contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. The personnel working on this contract are not engaged in intelligence gathering operations involving the Local Government or its citizens. Each contractor is screened through extensive background checks and submitted to intensive periodic investigations conducted by the U.S. Government to ensure they are trustworthy. Further, each is fully trained on safeguarding information. Any contractor under this contract suspected of engaging in the monitoring local citizens will immediately be removed from the contract and if found to be in violation, will likely be released from employment and prosecuted under the appropriate provisions of US and local law. In all aspects of the services provided, local law will be respected and obeyed to the fullest extent.

6.2 Applicable Forms: All required forms can be located at the following link: http://www.apd.army.mil.

PART 7 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Technical Exhibit List:

7.1 Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Technical Exhibit 3 – Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy

7.4 Technical Exhibit 4 – Emplacement Map

7.5 Technical Exhibit 5 – Basic Life Support Set-up

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.

1) PWS Part 1 Management and Administration Contractor shall comply with PWS provisions relating to Management and Administration operations.

Monthly COR PRS inspection checklist Pass / Fail criteria. Document Number:

Inspection Checklist.

2) PWS Part 1 Management and Administration Contractor shall…