CJ700094J_MICC_PWS_Tower_Ladder_Inspection.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

TOWER AND LADDER SAFETY SYSTEM INSPECTION.

CJ700094J

BLDG’s: 7187, 7202, B7201, C7297, 7164, A7180, A7108, RANGE 46.

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide tower and ladder safety system inspection. 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 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tower and ladder safety system inspection as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: This is a new service to inspect approximately eight (8) communication towers, guy wires, and the ladder safety systems on Fort Campbell, KY.

1.3 Objectives: This service contract will ensure that the communication towers and ladder safety systems are structurally sound, and safe to use and are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

1.4 Scope: Services include the inspection of communication towers and the ladder safety systems.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) five (5) year ordering period.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 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. 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.

1.6.2 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).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0730-1600 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.

For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. 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 for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.4.1. Installation Access: In order to gain access to Fort Campbell, KY non-Federal Government and non-DoD issued Identification (ID) cardholders require identity proofing and vetting to determine fitness and eligibility for access. Specifically, a check of records through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III) is the Army's minimum background check for the entrance onto Army installations for non-Common Access Card (CAC) holders, to include entrance of visitors.

Fort Campbell applies the following non-Federal Government cardholder criteria to determine the authorized type of access control credentials:

a. Contractors AIE Extended Pass or 1-Day Pass

b. Sub-Contractors AIE Extended Pass or 1-Day Pass

c. Vendors AIE Extended Pass or 1-Day Pass

d. Suppliers AIE Extended Pass or 1-Day Pass

e. Service Providers AIE Extended Pass or 1-Day Pass

f. Visitors (Case-by-Case Basis) 1-Day Pass

g. Privatized Business Partners AIE Extended Pass or 1-Day Pass

1.6.4.2. Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligibility: Authorized contractor personnel requiring access to two (2) or more DoD-controlled installations/facilities on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more; OR an individual requiring both access to a DoD-controlled installation/facility and onsite/remote access to DoD or Army controlled information networks on behalf of the Army REQUIRE a favorable NACI background investigation. Buildings or activities where special security measures (i.e., Controlled Access Areas) are employed may be considered a “separate facility” from the installation, IAW the determination of the command leadership for the particular building/activity.

1.6.4.3. Initial issuance of a CAC requires the completion of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check with favorable results and the successful submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) (equivalent or higher) background investigation to the Army’s investigative service provider, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), via the U.S. Army Personnel Security Investigation Center of Excellence.

1.6.4.4. To process the NACI, a Background Investigation Worksheet, (FC FM 255), and proof of citizenship is required. The following are the only documents allowed for citizenship verification: birth certificate, certificate of citizenship-INS, certificate of naturalization, certification of birth-Form DS-1350, certification of birth-Form FS-545, passport and the report of birth abroad-Form FS-240.

1.6.4.5. The COR is responsible for completion and submission of the “Initiation Packet” consisting of each individuals completed FC FM 255 and citizenship documentation.

1.6.4.6. The COR submits the completed packet to the DPTMS Security & Intelligence Division (SID) for review. Following review by the SID, the COR will be contracted by the SID to have the individual make an appointment for fingerprinting. At the appointment, the SID representative will verify the information provided by the individual, take and submit digital fingerprints, and explain the remaining process.

1.6.4.7. The COR is responsible for completion and submission of FC FM 190-5 to the Installation Access Control requesting extended passes for duration of approved contract for individuals who pass NCIC background check.

1.6.4.8. Contractor personnel who are ineligible for a Common Access card (CAC) will be required to either obtain a daily visitors pass or have COR complete FC FM 190-5 requesting an extended pass.

Credential Holders

Vendors, suppliers, contractors, sub-contractors and service providers with Automated Installation Entry (AIE) credentials may enter the installation operating single rear axle small to medium vehicles through any Access Control Point (ACP). Single axle trailers may be towed by AIE ID cardholders that are operating small to medium vehicles through the above-mentioned ACPs. AIE credential holders operating large multiple rear axle commercial vehicles or towing multiple axle trailers of any type are required to access the installation through ACP 7 or ACP 10. A large commercial vehicle is generally greater than 27 feet in length (cab and cargo area), generally has multiple rear axles and is designed for large load transportation and delivery. Examples include, but are not limited to: semi-trailers, delivery trucks, heavy equipment movers and other vehicles of similar size, shape or design.

Non-Credential Holders

Vendors, suppliers, contractors, sub-contractors and service providers operating small to medium single rear axle privately owned passenger type vehicles may obtain a one-day pass at the Gate 4 or Gate 7 Visitor Control Center. Hours of operation are VCC 4 24/7, VCC 7 0500-1300, seven (7) days a week and Gate 7 Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) Lane 1300-2100 seven (7) days a week. Personnel operating the abovementioned vehicles may use the one (1) day pass for access at any ACP. All occupants of the vehicle must have either a one (1) day pass or an installation approved DoD issued identification card. All visitors and contractors will be vetted with an NCIC III check.

Vendors, suppliers, contractors, sub-contractors and service providers operating commercial vehicles or towing trailers of any type may obtain a one (1) day pass at the Gate 7 Commercial Vehicle Inspection checkpoint. The Gate 7 Commercial Vehicle Inspection checkpoint is operational from 1300-2100, seven

(7) days a week. Personnel operating the abovementioned vehicles may only enter the installation at the Gate 7 Commercial Vehicle Inspection checkpoint. All occupants of the vehicle must have either a one (1) day pass or an installation approved DoD issued identification card.

1.6.4.9. REAL ID Act – 8 January 2016:

Background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 establishes minimum standards for the production and issuance of state- issued driver’s licenses and identification cards, which include requirements for a photograph and certain biographic information, such as name, DOB, gender, height, eye color & address. State-issued driver’s licenses and identification (ID) cards from states not meeting the standards cannot be used for accessing Federal facilities beginning 10 Jan 2016, unless the issuing state’s compliancy deadline has been extended by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

1.6.4.10. Current Status: DoD, like all other Federal agencies, is prohibited from accepting non-compliant driver’s licenses. Therefore, visitor control centers will no longer accept a non-REAL ID driver’s license or ID card for physical access. Unless the individual possesses one of the authorized government-issued ID cards delineated in Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-012, the individual will need to present one of the documents below from Attachment 4 of DTM 09-012) to prove identity in order to be issued a temporary installation pass:

• United States Passport or United States Passport Card

• Permanent Resident Card/Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)

• Foreign passport with a temporary (I-551) stamp or temporary (I-551) printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa

• Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766)

• In the case of a nonimmigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status, a foreign passport with Form I-94 or Form I-94A bearing the same name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the alien’s nonimmigrant status, as long as the endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restrictions or limitations identified on the form.

• School identification card with a photograph

• U.S. Military or draft record

• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Cards

• Transportation Worker Identification Card

• Native American Tribal Document

1.6.4.11. All persons requesting unescorted access will continue to be vetted through the NCIC, prior to being issued a locally produced ID or pass. If a visitor requesting access does not have REAL ID Act compliant form of identification and cannot provide supplemental identity proofing documents, they must be escorted at all times while on the installation.

1.6.4.12. For the most current information concerning state-by-state compliance with the REAL ID Act, please visit https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories.

1.6.4.13. Access procedures for all personnel may change at any time due to installation security requirements.

1.6.4.14. Search and Seizure: Contractor and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering the confines of Fort Campbell and upon leaving in accordance with applicable regulations.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Campbell, KY.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a (Type of contract to be determined by CCE and the customer).

1.6.7 Security Requirements: N/A

1.6.7.1 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.

1.6.7.2 Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.2.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.7.2.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations. N/A

https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: N/A

1.6.9 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.

1.6.10 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.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: 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 0730-1600, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 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.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: N/A

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: N/A

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.16 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 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 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: N/A

1.6.18 Antiterrorism (AT) Operations Security (OPSEC) and Explosives Safety Training

1.6.18.1 AT Level I Training: This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 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 KO, if a COR is not assigned within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil

1.6.18.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. 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.

1.6.18.3 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: This standard language text required US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees to make available and to receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) being the local point of contact.

1.6.18.4 iWATCH Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local 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 15 calendar days of contract award and within 5 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 15 calendar days after contract award.

iWATCH Awareness for contractors is available at the following website https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors/

1.6.18.5 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems (IS): All contractor employees with access to a government IS must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors/

1.6.18.6 For Contracts that Require an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan: The contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per

AR 530-1.

1.6.18.7 For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. OPSEC Awareness for contractors is available at the following website: https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors/

1.6.18.8 For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

1.6.18.9 For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Certification: Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.18.10 For Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force: DFARS Clause 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that authorize contractor personnel to accompany US Armed Forces deployed outside the US in contingency operations; humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or other military operations or exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. The clause discusses the following AT/OPSEC related topics: required compliance with laws and regulations, pre-deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required.

1.6.18.11 For Contractors 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.

1.6.18.12 For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information: Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

1.6.18.13 For Contracts That Require Explosives Safety Training: 3Rs (Recognize, Retreat, Report) Explosives Safety Training. All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, performing on-site work shall take the 3Rs Safety Training. Training must be completed by on-site personnel prior to the commencement of on-site work. The 3Rs Safety Training is available at the following website:

https://www.denix.osd.mil/uxo/3rs-training/index.html. Certificates of completion are valid for 1 year and training must be updated annually during the on-site performance of work. Completed certificates shall be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) if requested.

https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors/ https://www.denix.osd.mil/uxo/3rs-training/index.html

1.6.19 Emergency Services

1.6.19.1 The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

1.6.19.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. 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.

2.1.2. 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.

2.1.3. 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.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.6. 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.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

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

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

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

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: N/A

3.2 Facilities: N/A

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide basic utilities which are available for general use within the buildings on Fort Campbell, KY. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices.

The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4 Equipment: N/A

3.5 Materials: N/A

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: N/A

4.3. Materials: The Contractor is required to provide all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their employees.

4.4. Vehicles and Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all necessary vehicles (no GSA vehicles provided to Contractor for use on this contract) and equipment to perform the work described in this PWS.

All Contractor provided vehicles and equipment shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle or equipment and present a neat, professional appearance. Contractor's vehicles and equipment used in the performance of this contract shall meet all local traffic, safety, and environmental requirements. Vehicles and equipment found to be unsafe shall be removed from the installation and replaced. The Contractor shall not use any Government-owned tools, materials, or parts to maintain Contractor vehicles and equipment without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The COR may inspect the Contractor’s vehicles and equipment at any time.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services for the inspection of communication towers and the ladder safety systems, along with submitting reports that clearly communicates any and all deficiencies’, discrepancies, or any potential hazards with the communication towers on Fort Campbell, KY.

5.2. The contractor shall submit an annual ground check, tower, guy wire, and ladder safety system inspection report with pictures to the COR that provides detailed information on the condition of a tower, its components, and any potential safety concerns. This includes a visual inspection of the tower, including any visible damage or deterioration, as well as a review of the tower’s structural components, hardware, and lighting. The report shall also include the results of any tests or measurements taken, along with any recommended repairs or maintenance.

5.2.1. The contractor shall inspect the communication tower structures at 7164, 7187, 7202, A7108, A7180, C7297, D7201, and Range 46 annually. In accordance with (IAW) ANSI 14.3.

5.2.2. Contractor shall inspect guy wires on Range 46 annually, this requires checking for damage such as corrosion, fraying, peening, as well as verifying the tension of each wire. The contractor shall ensure that the wires meet the manufacturer’s specifications to ensure the tower remains standing and safe. IAW TIA- 222G.

5.2.3. The contractor shall inspect the ladder safety systems at towers 7164, 7187, 7202, A7180, C7297, D7201, and RANGE 46 annually.

52.4. The contractor shall perform annual ground checks on the grounding system for each tower.

Contractor shall provide a detailed report to DPW and ATC Systems Maintenance branch.

5.2.4. Inspections shall be completed by a qualified person with at least five (5) years of tower and ladder safety inspection experience, and all inspection shall be in accordance with (IAW) ANSI 14.3 standards.

5.2.5. The contractor shall ensure a placard is filled out and placed on the tower once the inspection is complete. The label shall include but not limited to the inspector’s name, inspection date, and inspection time.

5.2.6. The contractor shall ensure that all reports submitted to the government are reviewed and signed by a professional engineer certifying the inspections.

5.2.7. The contractor shall ensure that all employees, attachments, accessories, and related equipment are in compliance with federal and state safety regulations, rules, laws, and codes.

5.2.8. The contractor shall submit and coordinate with Contractor Officer Representative (COR) for the inspection schedule on the communication towers and the ladder safety system.

5.2.9. The Contractor may be called to perform inspections outside of their routine inspection schedule.

This will be requested by DPW Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), and payment will be rendered by Government Purchase Card (GPC). The Contractor shall provide an itemized quote listing all deficiencies and/or damages(s) found.

5.3. CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR): The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or also know as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data;

(5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.2. ANSI-ASC A14.3 Section 7 - American National Standard for Ladders – Fixed –Safety Requirements.

6.3. ANSI/ASSE Z359.16 - Safety Requirements for Climbing Ladder Fall Arrest Systems.

6.4. ANSI/ASSE Z359.18 - Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectors for Active Fall Protection Systems.

6.5. ANSI/ASSE Z359.15 - Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems.

6.6. ANSI/ASSE Z359.6 - Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems.

6.7. OSHA: 1926.502 “M” - Fall Protection Systems.

6.8. OSHA: 1910.27 - Fall Arrest Systems.

6.9. OSHA: 1926.1053 - Fixed Ladder Safety Devices.

6.10. ANSI A10.48 – Criteria for Safety Practices with the Construction, Demolition, Modification and Maintenance of Communication Structures.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Technical Exhibit 3 – Estimated Workload Data

7.4 CJ700084J_Attachment_1_Drawings

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)

1BStandard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be

“Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall conduct tower and ladder safety system inspection.

As defined in PWS para. 5.2.1.

Compliance at least 95% of the time. If non-compliance is discovered, contractor will notify COR and resolve non-compliance

Random Sampling, 100 Percent Inspection, Periodic Surveillance, Customer Complaint

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Format Submit To

1) QCP

PWS para 1.6.1.

NLT 10 business days following award.

Updates/changes: Within five (5) business days prior to implementation

1 Electronic Copy

Digital

COR

2) AT Level I Training PWS para 1.6.18.1.

NLT 30 calendar days following contract award.

New Employees: Within five (5) calendar days prior to employee starting to work

3) iWatch Training PWS para 1.6.18.4.

NLT 30 calendar days following contract award.

New Employees: Within five (5)

4) OPSEC Training PWS para 1.6.18.7.

NLT 30 calendar days following contract award.

New Employees: Within five (5)

5) IA/IT Training PWS para 1.6.18.8.

NLT 30 calendar days following contract award.

New Employees: Within five (5)

6) Explosives Safety Training PWS para 1.6.18.13.

NLT 30 calendar days following contract award.

New Employees: Within five (5)

7) The Contractor shall provide an itemized report of all deficiencies.

PWS para. 5.2.

Within 72 hours after completion of services.

8) The Contractor shall provide an inspection schedule.

PWS para. 5.2.8.

NLT ten (10) calendar days prior to employees starting to work

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3

ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA

0BITEM

NAME

ESTIMATED QUANTITY

1 Contractor shall conduct ladder safety systems inspections on communication towers at Fort Campbell, KY.

Approx. 7 Annually

2 Contractor shall conduct inspections communication towers at Fort Campbell, KY.

Approx. 7 Annually

3 Contractor shall conduct tower inspections on Range 46 communication towers at Fort Campbell, KY.

Approx. 1 Annually