DRAFT

Solid Waste Management Services

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Unites States Army Garrison Rheinland - Pfalz (USAG RP)

04 September 2026

Table of Contents

1.0 General

1.8.1 Place of Performance

1.8.2 Recognized Holidays

1.8.3 Hours of Operation

Installation Closures Emergency Delays and Support

1.8.4 Type of Contract

1.8.5 Security Requirements

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures Physical Security Security Training Key Control Lock Combinations. Reserved

1.8.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

1.8.7 Government Roles and Responsibilities

Contracting Officer (KO) Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

1.8.8 Specific Contractor Requirements, Roles, and Responsibilities U.S. Residency. Reserved Contractor Hiring Restrictions Contractor Identification Standards of Conduct Contractor Key Personnel Phase In /Phase Out Period Emergency Services Accident Reporting Environment and OSHA

Asbestos Awareness

1.8.9 Environmental Compliance

1.8.10 Safety Data Sheets

1.8.11 Quality Control Plan (QCP):

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

2.1.1 Agricultural solid waste

2.1.2 AbilityOne Commission

2.1.3 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

2.1.4 Baler

2.1.5 Bulk container

2.1.6 Call Outs

2.1.7 Classified Waste

2.1.8 Cleaning

2.1.9 Collection

2.1.10 Compartmentalized Vehicle

2.1.11 Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste

2.1.12 Contractor

2.1.13 Contractor Acquired Property (CAP)

2.1.14 Contracting Officer (KO)

2.1.15 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

2.1.16 Corrugated Box

2.1.17 Cost Analysis

2.1.18 Deficient Service

2.1.19 Deliverable

2.1.20 Disinfect

2.1.21 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2.1.22 Equipment

2.1.23 Food Waste

2.1.24 Generation

2.1.25 Government Furnished Property (GFP)

2.1.26 Government Property

2.1.27 Government Project Manager

2.1.28 High-grade Paper

2.1.29 Industrial Solid Waste

2.1.30 Infectious Waste

2.1.31 Legal and Other Requirements (LOR)

2.1.32 Loss of Government Property

2.1.33 Material

2.1.34 Materials Recovery Guidelines

2.1.35 Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

2.1.36 Non-hazardous solid waste (NHSW)

2.1.37 Non-Personal Services

2.1.38 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

2.1.39 Physical Security

2.1.40 Post-Consumer Waste (PCW)

2.1.41 Property

2.1.42 Property Records

2.1.43 Provide

2.1.44 Public Traffic Areas

2.1.45 Quality Assurance (QA)

2.1.46 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

2.1.47 Quality Control (QC)

2.1.48 Real Property

2.1.49 Recoverable Resources

2.1.50 Recyclable Materials

2.1.51 Residential Solid Waste

2.1.52 Sensitive Property

2.1.53 Separate Collection

2.1.54 Service Calls

2.1.55 Sludge

2.1.56 Soil

2.1.57 Storage

2.1.58 Subcontractor

2.1.59 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

2.1.60 Workday

2.1.61 Work Week

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services

3.3.1 Serialized Containers. Reserved

3.3.2 Container Inventory. Reserved

3.3.3 Container Upkeep. Reserved

3.3.4 Dump Trucks

4.0 Contractor Furnished Materials and Equipment

4.3.1 Unserviceable Contractor Equipment

5.0 Specific Tasks for General Solid Waste Management

5.1.1 Deliverables

5.1.2 Co-mingling Waste

Outside Normal Duty Hours

5.2.1 Scope

Ordnance Hazardous Materials Scavenging

5.2.2 Schedules

Recycle/Refuse Collection Schedule Specific Tasks Routes/Schedules Submittals Weekly Refuse Work Schedule Changes to Pick-up Schedule

5.2.3 Recycle Support

Recyclables Segregation

5.2.4 Collection Containers

Container Management Containers and Installation Access Containers in Field Training Areas HAZMAT in Containers Container Approval Serviceable Containers Container Lids Evaluating Containers Container Replacements

Container Spillage Condition Complaints Container Cleaning Schedule

5.2.5 Collection Vehicles

Vehicle Maintenance Unserviceable Vehicles Scales

5.2.6 Special Events/Tasks

Special Events Planning: Reserved

Additional Services

5.2.7 Airfields. Reserved

5.2.8 Other Events

Storms and Natural Disasters Inclement Weather Planning Inclement Weather Delay Unscheduled Clean-Ups: Reserved Examples of Scheduled and Unscheduled Requirements Emergency Work Installation Closures

5.2.9 Reports

Invoicing and Monthly Summary Report Work Control, Records, and Reports Plan (WCRRP) Container Condition Report Weekly Skip Reports Regulatory Agency Inspections Contractor Management Reporting

Other Reports

6.0 Applicable Publications (Current Editions)

7.0 Mandatory Records and Report Forms

8.0 Attachment/Technical Exhibits (TEs)

1.0 General.

This is a non-personal services contract to provide Solid Waste Management Services for the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz.

• The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers.

• The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

• Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

• The Contractor shall be a “Waste Management Company” (“Entsorgungsfachbetrieb”), certified in accordance with § 56 German “Closed Substance Cycle Waste Management Act” (“Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz”), and the German “Waste Management Company Ordinance” (“Entsorgungsfachbetriebeverordnung – EfbV”). The certificate shall be presented to the KO and COR at the Post Award Conference and at the beginning of each Option Year (Deliverable A012).

• The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to complete the requirements as outlined and defined in this PWS.

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 all solid waste management service tasks and frequencies as described and defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Part 5 Specific Tasks and Part 8 Attachment/Technical Exhibits, TE-4 Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste Management Services Performance Task and Frequency Standards, except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services in Part 3. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and frequencies in this PWS.

Background.

Waste avoidance, recycling, and segregation is mandatory in Germany. Collection and removal of refuse and recyclables, in accordance with Host Nation and US-Army laws and regulations, are basic elements for clean, safe, and healthy installations.

Objectives.

The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished as fulfillment of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, directives, instructions, manuals, and other requirements (LOR) (See Definitions & Acronyms, 2.2 Acronyms - Legal and Other Requirements) to include, but not limited to the documents in Part 6 Applicable Publications. The Contractor shall establish a safe and reliable system for the collection of recyclables, the pick-ups, the transportation, the treatment, the storage, the segregation, the recycling / disposal for USAG RP Installations. 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).

TE-4 Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste Management Services Performance Task and Frequency Standards identify tasks and frequencies for minimum performance standards.

Scope.

The Contractor shall perform Solid Waste Management services in accordance with the PWS and the technical exhibits, including the Enterprise Municipal Solid Waste Management Services Performance Standards. During performance of the contract, the Government reserves the right to relocate, combine, or eliminate pick-up stations and/or add/delete level of maintenance services required.

• Services include:

o Scheduled solid waste collection and diversion/disposal, and maintenance services (for all specified collection stations and equipment).

o Special Event Support.

o As Ordered / Requested Task.

• Services do NOT include:

o Collection of any type of waste other than non-hazardous solid waste, recyclables, and waste for fuel.

Period of Contracted Work

Ordering Period 1/ Base 06 May 2027 – 05 May 2028 Ordering Period 2 06 May 2028 – 05 May 2029 Ordering Period 3 06 May 2029 – 05 May 2030 Ordering Period 4 06 May 2030 – 05 May 2031 Ordering Period 5 06 May 2031 – 05 May 2032

Traffic Flow.

The Contractor shall maintain the free flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic while conducting Solid Waste Management service tasks.

Restoration of Real Property Damage.

Any damage to Government Real Property by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored to the original state at no additional cost to the Government (e.g., structural damage, damage to landscape or fencing, et al).

General Information.

1.8.1 Place of Performance

The work to be performed under this requirement will be performed throughout various USAG RP Installations within the County of Kaiserslautern as listed in Attachment 5, Recycling Container Inventory & Pick-up Schedule. Attachment 5 is a living document and subject to change during the life of this contract without a contract modification. Notification of any changes in the number of bins, containers, compactors, pick-up frequencies, portable step pedestals, and types of waste will be immediately conveyed to the COR for pre-approval.

The Installations are:

• Breitenwald Training Area – L465, 66849 Landstuhl

• Landstuhl Hospital (LRMC), Dr. Hitzelberger Strasse, 66849 Landstuhl

• Landstuhl Heliport, L470, 66949 Landstuhl

• Miesau Ammo Depot, Bahnhofstrasse, 66892 Bruchmühlbach-Miesau

• Sembach Kaserne, Am Heuberg, 67681 Wartenberg-Rohrbach

• Weilerbach Storage Area, 67685 Kaiserslautern

The Contractor shall perform a continuous service in all weather conditions, open areas, and controlled areas requiring additional access control.

The Contractor shall provide the KO a schedule no later than ten (10) working days prior to commencing work. Schedule shall outline tasks to be performed at specific collection stations and identify the timeline for maintenance task to be accomplished. The KO will provide the Contractor with requirements to make changes to the schedule as they occur.

1.8.2 Recognized Holidays.

Work shall not be performed on local Host Nation and US holidays occurring during the normal work week unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Instead, the Contractor shall perform services the day before or after the holiday (just as established German practice).

National and local holidays in RP are:

New Years Day - January 1st Good Friday - varies Easter Monday - varies Labor Day - May 1st Ascension Day - varies Whit Monday - varies Corpus Christi - Varies Day of German Unity - October 3rd All Saint’s Day - November 1st 1st Christmas Day - December 25th 2nd Christmas Day - December 26th

US holidays:

New Years Day - January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day - 3rd Monday in January Presidents’ Day - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - Last Monday in May Juneteenth - June 19th Independence Day - July 4th Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day - November 11th Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - December 25th

1.8.3 Hours of Operation.

Normal hours of operation are between the hours of 07:00 hrs. and 17:00 hrs., Monday through Friday, excluding German and US Federal holidays or when the Government facilities are closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

• The Contractor shall coordinate with COR to establish a schedule to conduct business if services are required outside of normal hours of operation.

• The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when installations are not closed for the above reasons.

• When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

Installation Closures.

When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor shall reschedule the work to be performed the following day unless the following day is a Saturday, Sunday, a recognized Federal holiday, and when routine work is not scheduled for that day; or reschedule the work for the next business day following the closure.

Emergency Delays and Support.

• If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions or work environment is cause for an interruption of services, the Contractor shall notify the KO/COR within two (2) hours prior to curtailing operations (Deliverable A001).

• The Contractor shall obtain KO approval to resume operations.

• The Contractor shall coordinate with the DPW designated representative(s) in preparation for and during emergency operations situations such as inclement weather, flood, active shooter, fire or other emergency situations.

1.8.4 Type of Contract.

The Government intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Unit Price (FFUP) Task Order (TO). The quantities stated in Attachment 3 – Estimated Workload Data are not to exceed quantities. When performing a task order, the Contractor is only entitled to payment for the quantity of units performed and accepted by the Government at the stated FFUP. The Contractor is not entitled to payment for units not performed and the Contractor shall not tender for acceptance, nor shall the Contractor be entitled to payment for any units in excess of the quantity ordered. The Contractor shall notify the KO and COR in writing when the actual units performed under an order for any item equals 80% of the quantity ordered for that item. The Contractor is not obligated to perform services under this contract to the extent doing so would cause the Contractor to perform more than the quantity ordered unless the KO:

(i) notifies the contractor in writing that the quantity has been increased

(ii) provides a revised quantity for performing the order, and

(iii) allots funding on the order for the revised quantity.

Each unit price is fixed and not subject to any adjustment based on the Contractor's cost experience in performing the contract or in the event the actual quantity of services performed in an order varies from the quantity ordered.

1.8.5 Security Requirements.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

Contractor and all associated Subcontractors’ employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (i.e., FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas are limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings, and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any Subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any Subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

Installation Pass Log In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within five (5) working days after contract award (Deliverable A010). The log must at a minimum contain the following information:

• Name (Last, first, MI), country of citizenship, Personal ID number, supporting document expiration date, residence permit required, work permit required, date of birth, weight, height, eye color, hair color, time/day access is required, Army Installation(s) the access is requested for, sign-in privileges, License number, country, make, model, year, body type, color.

The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) working days after any changes to the log (Deliverable A010).

Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within five (5) working days. Proof of the turn-in of the Installation Pass to the IACS office shall be sent to the COR.

Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within five (5) working days. Proof of the turn in of the Installation Pass to the IACS office shall be sent to the COR, Background Checks: Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 604-1 provides guidance pertaining to background checks for U.S. and Host Nation Contractors.

Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Local national and third country national Contractors are subject to background checks as determined by the COR. As a minimum prior to beginning performance, Contractors employing local national and third country nationals shall furnish the Contracting Officer via the COR current documents required for working on a US installation, no later than ten (10) working days after Contract award (Deliverable A011). Forwarding correspondence from the Contractors shall identify the associated contract number. The COR will determine the favorability of the Good Conduct Certificate (Polizeilichen Fuehrungszeugnis) and notify the Contractor. The Contractor shall forward a copy of unfavorable Good Conduct Certificate (Polizeilichen Fuehrungszeugnis) to the Contracting Officer via the COR within five (5) working day of receipt, identifying such with the appropriate contract number.

Physical Security.

At the close of each work period, the Contractor shall ensure Government facilities, equipment, and materials are secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13). For reasons of force protection, the Contractor shall guarantee the equipment used for these services shall be stored at a secured facility at the end of each working day. For example, “lantern-parking” is prohibited.

Security Training.

In the event of a National Defense Emergency affecting USAG RP Installations, the USAG RP Installation POC will immediately notify the contract POC. At that time, the Contractor shall take immediate steps to cease all activities on the installation(s) and will cause all personnel to leave the installation(s) property until notice is given by the installation and USAG RP POC that National Defense Emergency conditions are no longer in effect.

1.8.5.3.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training.

IAW Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 2000.16, Vol. 1 DoD Antiterrorism Standards and Army Regulation (AR) 525-13 Antiterrorism, all Contractor employees, including Subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete Antiterrorism (AT) Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contract employee and Subcontractor employee to the KO and COR within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and Subcontractor personnel on a recurring annual basis. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following site:

https://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html (Deliverable A002).

If access to a computer is not available, the Government will provide AT Level I training to Contractor employees within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start and maintain a copy of the attendance roster for one (1) year. Any Contractor hired after contract start will be required to receive AT Level I training within 30 calendar days either online or as provided by the Government. The Contractor must present the training certificate to the KO and COR within 30 calendar days (Deliverable A002).

1.8.5.3.2 Suspicious Activity Reporting Program Training:

The Contractor and all associated Subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program.

This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. The training can be found at:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vlzYhQp7fPw This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract is awarded and within thirty (30) calendar days after new employees commence contract performance. Verification of the training (a letter listing all employees participating in the training) shall be provided to the KO and COR within five

(5) calendar days after completion of the training (Deliverable A003).

1.8.5.3.3 Operational Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training.

All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty

(30) calendar days of employment under this contract (Deliverable A004). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) calendar days after completion of the training (Deliverable A004).

OPSEC Level I training is available at https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/opsec/index.htm. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months (Deliverable A004). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) calendar days after completion of the training (A004). If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.8.5.3.4 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program Training.

For all DA Contractors. Training will be completed within 30 calendar days of assignment or employment to an organization and will undergo live environment TARP training will be completed annually IAW AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program. The Contractor shall provide either certificates of completion or dates of attendance at the Garrison RP for each affected Contractor employee and Subcontractor employee to the KO and COR, with 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and Subcontractor personnel (Deliverable A005).

1.8.5.3.5 Local Health Protection Conditions

The Contractor will comply with all national and DoD policies with regard to health protection issues including pandemic outbreaks. Local Health Protection Conditions (HPCON) change based on risk levels in the surrounding area USAG RP and in cooperation with local, state and national guidance. The Contractor shall comply with installation and higher headquarters policies aimed at mitigating the spread of dangerous communicable diseases.

Key Control.

The Government will issue no keys, key cards nor combinations to the Contractor.

https://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html https://www.youtube.com/embed/vlzYhQp7fPw https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/opsec/index.htm

1.8.5.4.1 Lost Keys. Reserved

1.8.5.4.2 Prohibited use of Government provided keys or key cards. Reserved

Lock Combinations. Reserved

1.8.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings.

The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the Contracting Activity or Contract Administration Office as agreed upon and stated in the contract award document.

• When the KO, COR and DPW management meet with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance, written minutes of meetings will be recorded by the Government and signed by the Requirements Authority (RA) and the KO.

• The written minutes will be distributed within five (5) working days after the meeting.

• If any party does not concur with any portion of the minutes, the non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the KO/COR within two (2) working days following receipt of the minutes.

• Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination and cooperation between the Government and the Contractor.

1.8.7 Government Roles and Responsibilities.

Contracting Officer (KO).

The KO is the only person authorized to make any changes in any of the requirements listed on this PWS;

notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the

KO.

• In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk and expense of the Contractor.

• All contract administration will be affected by the KO.

• Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO.

• No changes in or deviations from the terms and conditions shall be affected without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes.

• The KO will approve all Deliverables and plans required in this PWS.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this requirement.

• Additional Government personnel may be designated to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70- 13 Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions.

• Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoDI 5000.72, Department of Defense (DoD) Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification.

• The COR will aid in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems.

• The COR will perform IAW the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter.

1.8.7.2.1 COR Authority.

A letter of designation will be issued to the COR by the KO.

• A copy of the letter will be sent to the Contractor.

• The letter of designation states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost, price estimates, or changes in delivery dates.

• The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions with regard to cost, quantity, or schedule of the resulting order.

1.8.7.2.2 COR or Designated Government Representative Functions.

The COR or designated Government representative shall monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

• The COR or designated Government representative is authorized to perform the following functions:

o assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract;

o perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

o maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract;

o issue written interpretations of technical requirements;

o monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and

Contractor of any deficiencies;

o coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property and provides direction or assistance for site entry requests of Contractor personnel.

1.8.8 Specific Contractor Requirements, Roles, and Responsibilities.

U.S. Residency. Reserved

Contractor Hiring Restrictions.

The Contractor shall not hire or subcontract with off-duty or former Government employees whose employment would result in a conflict of interest as defined in DOD 5500.7-R Joint Ethics Regulation 30 August 1993, to include change dated 17 November 2011.

Contractor Identification.

The Contractor shall ensure that personnel be identified as a Contractor to distinguish themselves (e.g., badge, company logo, and/or uniform) from Government employees.

• The Contractor shall ensure all correspondence and reports produced are marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is disclosed.

• Contractor-owned/leased vehicles and trailers shall be clearly identified.

Standards of Conduct.

Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government.

The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation.

• The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance.

• The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner.

• The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security.

• The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC §423, Procurement Integrity.

• The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

• The removal of such a person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide personnel to perform adequate and timely service.

Contractor Key Personnel.

The Contractor shall provide an up-to-date list with names, addresses etc. of all Subcontractors and Partners involved in and used for all services described in this PWS (such as collection, transportation, recycling / disposal, treatment, storage, and segregation of surrendered goods and types of waste) within five (5) working days after contract award. The Contractor shall maintain this list and report any changes to the KO and the COR within five (5) working days of any changes. The Contractors shall report any changes of the company name, the address, changes in internal company responsibility, and takeover, to the KO and the COR within five (5) working days of any changes (Deliverable A018).

The Contractor shall provide a listing of key personnel who will be designated in writing, to the KO and COR within five (5) working days after contract award (Deliverable A009). These key personnel shall be available during normal duty hours.

These individuals designated as key personnel shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

1.8.8.5.1 Project Manager (PM)/Alternate Project Manager (APM).

The Contractor shall provide a PM and an Alternate PM who is responsible for the performance of the work.

• A minimum of two (2) years of documented experience of relative Solid Waste Management service and scheduling of workflow is required.

• The PM/APM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract.

• At the post award conference, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer and the COR, in writing the PM and the APM (Deliverable A007).

• The Contractor shall provide written notice to the KO and the COR prior to changing CM or ACM no later than five (5) working days prior to the change (Deliverable A007). The CM or his/her alternate shall respond within one (1) hour to the KO or the COR when requested.

• In the circumstances when the PM is not available, the Contractor shall designate an alternate who can perform the same duties during the absence.

1.8.8.5.2 Quality Control Manager (QCM).

The Contractor shall designate a full-time QCM on site during normal duty hours.

• As a minimum, the QCM shall have at least two (2) years of documented relative Solid Waste Management services experience and shall be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Contractor's Quality Control Plan.

1.8.8.5.3 Quality Control Inspectors (QCI).

The Contractor shall designate QCI personnel sufficient to monitor Contract work to assure compliance with Government requirements.

• Depending on the size of the contract, the QCM may also serve as the QCI.

Phase In /Phase Out Period.

To minimize decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the thirty (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. The Contractor shall prepare and submit within ten

(10) working days after contract award to the KO and COR, a Phase In/Phase Out Plan to be implemented by the Contractor (Deliverable A006).

• The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in and phase-out period to ensure that the services are maintained at the required level of proficiency.

• During the phase-in, the Contractor shall observe all operations pertinent to the requirements of the PWS.

• The Contractor shall commence all operations required by this PWS by the end of phase in period.

• On the initial day of performance, the Contractor shall provide a workforce which is fully qualified and capable of performing all work required under this contract.

• During the thirty (30) working day transition period immediately prior to the end of the previous contract, the Contractor shall permit the successor Contractor (and the successor Contractor's employees) to observe and become familiar with any and all operations under the contract

• The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the successor Contractor during Phase Out and the Government so as not to interfere with future work or duties.

Emergency Services.

1.8.8.7.1 Emergency Medical Treatment.

The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any incident requiring immediate emergency medical treatment.

• If injuries are incurred while an employee is performing work under this contract, the Contractor shall verbally notify the KO/COR no later than (NLT) two (2) hours after an emergency medical event, followed by a documented summary of events (Deliverable A013).

Accident Reporting.

• The Contractor shall comply with Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for record keeping and reporting of all accidents resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact.

• The Contractor shall provide a verbal report to the KO/COR within two (2) hour of each such occurrence followed up by an email documenting each such occurrence (Deliverable A014).

• The Contractor shall adhere to reporting of mishaps IAW AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program (Chapter 3 Accident Investigation and Reporting, Chapter 4 Contracting Safety) and DA Pam 385- 40, Army Accident Investigations and Reporting.

Environment and OSHA.

IAW para. 1.4 Scope, any apparent conflict between compliance (with such local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations) and the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO and authorized representative(s) (i.e., Environmental Officer, Safety Officer, and COR) verbally.

• The Contractor shall notify the KO and authorized representative(s) via email outlining the details for each said conflict such that a final resolution is derived.

• The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs that result from violations of, or failure to comply with para. 1.4 Scope.

1.8.8.9.1 Safety.

The Contractor shall guarantee and document “Safety at Work” (UVV) for all containers, bins, compactors, and portable pedestals. The containers, bins, and compactors shall be in a good shape, maintained, state-of-the-art, labeled (Attachment 8), and shall at all times comply with all German law specifications and safety standards during the Period of Performance (POP) of this contract.

The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government and Contractor property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed under this contract.

• The Contractor shall comply with AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program.

• All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO to halt any and all Contractor performance until such unsafe conditions are corrected.

• The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract.

• Upon discovery of a serious hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO/COR verbally followed up with an email notification (Deliverable A016).

1.8.8.9.2 Safety Plan.

The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety plan for its employees.

• The Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the KO/COR for review and acceptance within thirty (30) working days after contract award (Deliverable A017).

• Revisions shall be submitted to the KO/COR five (5) working days prior to the effective date of change (Deliverable A017).

1.8.8.9.3 Spill Plan.

The Contractor shall comply with the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (Attachment 7).

• The Contractor shall submit a Spill Plan to the KO and COR for approval within 15 working days after contract award (Deliverable A021).

• The Contractor shall verbally notify the KO and COR, followed by written notification as required in the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Spill Plan, whether the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances

1.8.8.9.4 Spill Responsibility

The Contractor and/or Subcontractor shall have a serviceable, compatible, and operable spill kit(s) on-site to capture and contain a spill or release. The Contractor is solely responsible for cleanup and proper disposal of all spills or leaks during the performance of this contract that occur because of, or are attributed to, the actions of its agents, employees, or Subcontractors to the satisfaction of the U.S. Government and at no additional cost to the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall clean up spills and releases to the satisfaction of the COR and Installation Environmental Office to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall dispose of all spill residues and debris at no additional cost to the U.S. Government and must be removed off-site within 72-hours of the cleanup.

Asbestos Awareness.

IAW 29 CFR 1910.1101 Asbestos, all personnel that may come into contact with asbestos while performing work duties shall attend asbestos awareness training annually.

• This training course is targeted at employees who may disturb asbestos containing materials while performing normal work duties.

• This includes all Solid Waste Management personnel.

1.8.9 Environmental Compliance.

The Contractor shall implement the following environmental objectives in accordance with FAR 23.4; FAR 23.7; FAR 52.223-1 through 52.223-5; and based on EPA-issued guidance):

• Maximize the utilization of environmentally preferable products.

• Maximize the utilization of bio-based products. See USDA-designated items at http://www.biopreferred.gov or 7 CFR part 3201.

• Maximize the reutilization of nonhazardous and recovered materials.

• Eliminate or reduce the generation of hazardous waste and the need for special material processing

(including special handling, storage, treatment, and disposal).

1.8.10 Safety Data Sheets.

For materials that have Safety Data Sheets (SDS) associated with them, the Contractor shall submit the SDS to the KO and COR for approval within five (5) working days after contract award.

• The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable requirements of the Installation Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

• The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, training, transportation, and equipment for the handling and storage of hazardous materials or toxic materials.

1.8.11 Quality Control Plan (QCP):

The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within thirty (30) working days after date of contract award (Deliverable A008). The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within five (5) working days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have five (5) working days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than ten (10) working days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables

(etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals).

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses.

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(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid processes/approvals throughout contract performance.

(e) How the Contractor will inventory, and track maintenance of all Government Provided

Equipment/Materials.

(f) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(g) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

Definitions

2.1.1 Agricultural solid waste

The solid waste that is generated by the rearing of animals, and the producing and harvesting of crops or trees

2.1.2 AbilityOne Commission

Formally known as “The Committee For Purchase For People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled”. This is the independent Government Agency responsible for the AbilityOne Program. (For more information, go to website http://www.AbilityOne.gov)

2.1.3 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

The AQL is the maximum percentage defective (or the number of defects per hundred units) that, for purposes of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory.

2.1.4 Baler

A machine used to compress solid waste, primary materials, or recoverable materials, with or without binding, to a density or from which will support handling and transportation as a material unit rather than requiring a disposable or reusable container. This specifically excludes briquettes and stationary compaction equipment which is used to compact materials into disposable or reusable containers.

2.1.5 Bulk container

A large container that can either be pulled or lifted mechanically onto a service vehicle or emptied mechanically into a service vehicle.

2.1.6 Call Outs

Call outs may be requested for tasks identified as a standard or enhanced service. These can include non-recurring requests for special events, spills, and events that may be reoccurring however on an unscheduled basis such as solid waste management before and after flights which do not have a set, predetermined schedule.

2.1.7 Classified Waste

Waste material that has been given security classification in accordance with 50 U.S.C. 401 and Executive Order 11652.

2.1.8 Cleaning

Removing waste materials, spillage, stains, soil, and dirt. May be accomplished by chemical or mechanical means.

2.1.9 Collection

The act of removing solid waste (or materials which have been separated for the purpose of recycling) from a central storage point.

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2.1.10 Compartmentalized Vehicle

A collection vehicle which has two or more compartments for placement of solid waste or recyclable materials. The compartments may be within the main truck body or on the outside of that body as in the form of metal racks.

2.1.11 Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste

The waste building materials, packaging, and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, and demolition operations on pavements, houses, commercial buildings, and other structures.

2.1.12 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.

2.1.13 Contractor Acquired Property (CAP)

Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.14 Contracting Officer (KO)

A person with authority to enter, 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.

2.1.15 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO 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.

2.1.16 Corrugated Box

A container for goods which is composed of an inner fluting of material (corrugating medium) and one or two outer liners of material (linerboard).

2.1.17 Cost Analysis

A study that compares the costs of the present waste collection and disposal system with segregation and sale of recyclable materials. It shall include all capital, operating and overhead costs (i.e., separation methods, storage and transportation costs and costs to upgrade collection and disposal practices to comply with EPA's requirements) taking into account credits for revenue from sales of military recyclables and savings from diverting recycled materials from disposal.

2.1.18 Deficient Service

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

2.1.19 Deliverable

Objective evidence that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured items such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.20 Disinfect

This is the process of removing dirt and bacteria, with physically removing debris and bacteria with a chemical solution, killing any remaining germs on surfaces, which further reduces any risk of spreading infections and/or diseases.

2.1.21 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

An independent agency in the executive branch of the federal Government charged with controlling and abating environmental pollution.

2.1.22 Equipment

A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.23 Food Waste

The organic residues are generated by the handling, storage, sale, preparation, cooking, and serving of foods; commonly called garbage.

2.1.24 Generation

The act or process of producing solid waste.

2.1.25 Government Furnished Property (GFP)

Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.26 Government Property

All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.27 Government Project Manager

The DPW Engineering Division, Project Engineer/Technician assigned to manage this PWS.

2.1.28 High-grade Paper

Letterhead, dry copy papers, miscellaneous business forms, stationery, typing paper, tablet sheets, and computer printout paper and cards, commonly sold…