EER_PWS_DEC_2024.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Electrical Equipment Repair Services Contract Emergency Electrical Response (EER)

02 Dec 2024

1 Requirement

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Aerospace Systems Directorate (RQ) Integration and Operations Division (RQO) Research Operations Support Branch (RQOO) mission is to provide engineering, project management, R&D support, facility operation, and other technical services for the planning, acquisition, operation, maintenance and repair of R&D support equipment and systems at the AFRL/RQ Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) site.

RQ performs R&D of aerospace vehicle propulsion and other aerospace vehicle systems. As part of this responsibility, the directorate provides and maintains electrical systems and equipment that support RQ’s R&D efforts.

RQ’s rotating equipment alone totals over 100,000 horsepower (HP) with much of the existing infrastructure predating WWII. There are over 50 electrical cubicles and equipment included on a list of over 2000 pieces of electrical gear varying from electromechanical to solid state relays; motors of various age, HP and type; motor control cabinets of various age and size; oil filled and dry type transformers;

circuit breakers from molded case to oil filled; and wire and cabling of all types and age.

To ensure reliability of RQ’s electrical distribution and research support electrical systems and machines, RQOO established AFRL/RQ’s Electrical Emergency Response Contract (EER).

RQOO follows proven electrical O&M practices to set strict requirements to guard and protect valuable RQ R&D high voltage assets against failure.

1.1 The National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) Accredited Company shall Provide and Perform

The NETA Accredited Company shall provide and perform NETA Engineering and NETA Journeyman services. The Contractor shall provide proof that the NETA accredited company performing on the contract is in good standing, has 3 or more years of experience as a NETA accredited company, and a current NETA accreditation certificate.

1.2 EER Client Activity

EER client activity is managed and designated by RQOO and the Contracting Office (PZLEB).

When approved, other AFRL Directorates or government organizations may utilize the EER.

1.3 Non-Personal Services

The Government shall neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to or prepare work schedules for individual Contractor employees. The Contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, or are outside the scope of this task order, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Office (CO) immediately. In the event of staff misconduct, the COR will notify the Contractor immediately.

1.4 Inherently Governmental Functions

The Contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental functions (as defined by FAR Subpart 7.5).

All decisions relative to programs supported by the Contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government. The Contractor shall not counsel, mentor, make judgment and/or discretionary decisions or perform any other activities related to supervision of Government personnel. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute inherently Governmental functions, the Contractor shall notify the CO immediately.

1.5 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)

If an OCI arises, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, the Contractor shall notify the Government CO immediately and shall promptly submit a plan to the CO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the CO and in the event the CO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the CO may affect other remedies as he/she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6 Data Rights

Government shall retain unlimited rights to all data and deliverables developed at Government expense.

At any time and per the Government request, any records, documents, and associated papers shall be available for review.

2 Services Summary

2.1 Government EER Management

RQOO Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) will be appointed in writing by RQ and subsequently delegated responsibilities by a Contracting Officer (CO) to perform specified contract management duties related to technical oversight and administration of this specific contract.

The Government COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance to ensure services are received in accordance with this PWS. The COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through inspection of deliverables and receipt of validated feedback from RQOO’s clients.

2.2 Services Summary

2.2.1 Emergency Response:

• Provide on-site support for electrical emergencies involving AC and DC electrical distribution systems up to 15kV AC and 1000VDC

• Ensure response times as stipulated in the contract to minimize operational downtime and safety risks.

• The contractor shall provide all personnel, services, test equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles necessary for testing, troubleshooting, and repair.

2.2.2 Technical Expertise:

• Deliver highly skilled and certified technicians who are NETA level II, III, or IV certified, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Perform diagnostic assessments, repairs, and restoration services for electrical systems, including but not limited to transformers, relays, circuit breakers, and switchgear.

2.2.3 Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to all relevant safety regulations and industry standards to protect personnel, equipment, and infrastructure.

• Conduct all work in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including electrical codes and safety standards.

2.2.4 Reporting and Documentation:

• Provide detailed reports of emergency incidents, including the nature of the problem, actions taken, and recommendations for preventing future issues.

• Maintain thorough documentation of all services performed, including inspections, tests, repairs, and replacements.

2.2.5 Engineer Review and Recommendations:

• Engineering Review: A licensed electrical engineer shall review test reports and diagnostic data generated during emergency responses.

• Consultation: Facilitate consultations between the engineer and The Government to discuss findings and implement recommendations effectively.

• Analysis and Suggestions: The engineer will analyze the test results and provide professional recommendations for system improvements, preventive measures, and any necessary upgrades to enhance system reliability and safety.

2.3 Technical Objectives

2.3.1 Deliverables:

• Detailed Reports: Comprehensive reports post-incident outlining diagnostics, repairs, test sheets, and recommendations.

• Monthly Contract Financial Reports: Comprehensive report showing all labor hours work, all material costs, and all fees invoiced per month. Invoices shall be submitted in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for payment monthly.

2.3.2 Performance Metrics:

• Timeliness of response and resolution during emergencies.

• Quality and accuracy of technical work and reporting.

• Compliance with safety standards and regulations.

• Client satisfaction and feedback on service effectiveness.

2.4 Operations Security (OPSEC)

Operational Security (OPSEC): Critical Information (CI) associated with any Task Order must be protected to prevent adversary collection and exploitation. The Contractor shall implement security requirements as listed in the unit’s OPSEC Plan, which will be provided as Government Furnished Information (GFI).

OPSEC must be an integral part of our daily activities. As we maintain security on our future technologies that are vital to national interest, we must recognize and prepare for the threat poised against our technology.

Department of Defense policies mandate a high degree of security throughout the acquisition process.

However, heightened security awareness and threat-based countermeasures are particularly essential during the research and development phase when our technology is most vulnerable to espionage, sabotage, or exploitation. It is the obligation of each employee or persons involved on this agreement be constantly aware of and strictly adhere to security requirements designed to protect sensitive unclassified and other information and resources produced by the acquisition, research and development, and technological security efforts outlined in this PWS.

The recipient shall ensure employees receive training and follow appropriate Operations Security (OPSEC) measures during the performance of the agreement.

3 Service Requirements

3.1 General Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all personnel, services, test equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, and subcontracting necessary to provide on-site support for emergency electrical repair and testing services of low to medium voltage systems.

3.2 Type of Services and Equipment Required

NETA services are defined as NETA certified Contractor’s employ NETA Electricians level II or higher.

The contractor shall provide and perform in regard to on call emergency response to bring the facility back to its nominal state of operations:

3.2.1 NETA Electricians Level II or Higher: Commissioning, and Acceptance Testing on motors, motor-generator (M-G) sets; switchgear; motor control equipment; oil, air, vacuum, metal clad and molded case circuit breakers and starters; high voltage DC rectifiers, cooling systems and/or other related specialized equipment, provided in the current revision of the NETA Acceptance Testing Specifications (ATS) shall be accomplished by Electricians NETA Level II or Higher; meter/relay work shall be accomplished by Electricians NETA Level III or Higher;

3.2.2 NETA Electricians Level II or Higher: electrical diagnostics and fact finding, maintenance and repair, and operate, cycle and or test to ensure electrical systems, devices or equipment operate to manufacture’s or design specifications shall be accomplished by Electricians NETA Level II or Higher; meter/relay work, shall be accomplished by Electricians NETA Level III or Higher;

3.2.3 Electricians Level II or Higher: Equipment operations in support of NETA testing actions and system commissioning shall be accomplished by Electricians NETA Level II or Higher; and meter/relay system functional and operational tests along with relay work shall be accomplished by Electricians NETA Level III or Higher;

3.2.4 NETA Engineer and Electricians Level III or Higher: Meter/Relay Repair NETA electromechanical and solid-state meter/relay repair, calibration, and system functional and operational tests shall be accomplished by Electricians NETA Level III or Higher.

3.3 Electrical Equipment and Systems

Types of electrical equipment and systems the EER maintains, services and designs:

3.3.1 Low, and medium voltage wire, cable and terminations.

3.3.2 Low and medium voltage rotating equipment, motor generator sets, controls and protection, motor starting systems including adjustable speed drives and motor control centers, and motor field power supplies and control systems.

3.3.3 Low, and medium voltage supply and distribution equipment and systems.

3.3.4 Low, and medium voltage protection and control systems.

3.3.5 DC systems to include batteries, power supplies, excitation, motor control systems, motors and generators, bus work and circuit breakers supporting DC systems, and other electrical energy sources; e.g., DC supplies into the megawatt range, wet cell and other lead acid batteries and motor generator sets.

3.4 Contractor’s Quality, Safety, Security Standards

3.4.1 Quality Control Standards

Contractor shall follow company-defined quality control standards, practices, procedures, and instructions.

3.4.2 Safety Standards

Contractor shall follow company-defined safety standards, practices, procedures, and instructions.

3.4.3 Security Standards

Contractor derived Security Plan shall define standards, practices, procedures, and instructions relevant to and applied to contractor employees performing jobs and services detailed in the PWS. Security Plan shall detail allocation of responsibilities, authority, and resources for each contractor employee and jobs and services, from the PWS, they are detailed to complete. Additionally, the Security Plan shall ensure all contractor employees:

3.4.3.1 Are only accessing roads, areas, buildings, floors, rooms, hallways or other spaces detailed as part of their scheduled work or job;

3.4.3.2 Use provided keys, key cards or any other form of access entry for access only to roads, areas, buildings, floors, rooms, hallways or other spaces detailed as part of their scheduled work.

3.4.3.3 Are able to identify by sight CORs and all contract employees working the EER;

3.4.3.4 Ensure no others (persons not employed by the contractor) enter areas, buildings, floors, rooms, hallways or other spaces using means of access gained by Contractor employees; and

3.4.3.5 Have all contract documents completed according to times stipulated for these items.

3.5 Contractor’s Employees Work Place Guidance

The contractor shall provide contractor documentation that states employee organizational standards, charts, rules, regulations, codes, technical orders, operating instructions, directive and work agreement documents at the local, state and federal levels for workplace conduct, performance and behavior.

Contractor shall provide documentation of federal, state and local government rules and regulations and Work Agreements defining Contractor personnel break and lunch periods and include these, rules, regulations and Work Agreements.

3.6 Industry Standards (Technical Standards)

Electricians, electrical engineers and any member of the contracted staff responsible for installing, operating, testing, or modifying electrical distribution equipment or responsible for direction of others performing this work under this contract shall apply the most current NETA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 & 70E, and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) standards.

3.7 Standards (Technical Standards & Operating Instructions (OIs)) Contractor personnel shall apply and follow Federal Government, United States Air Force, WPAFB, AFMC, AFRL/RQ, law/manuals and industrial standards.

Applicable Government regulations, directive, and/or guidance, and contract documents will apply to all work performed on Government facilities.

3.8 Location of Work

Location of Work is defined specific to the EER supporting AFRL/RQ’s R&D mission located within Area B of Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Unless otherwise approved by the CO through Contractor requests to alter the Location of Work, Contractor support for the PWS shall be within the Location of Work.

3.9 On-Call Services

Contractor shall provide support for two (2) types of On-Call Services: immediate response and next day response.

3.9.1 On-Call Services supporting electrical failures that need immediate response.

Contractor shall respond and be on-site within four (4) hours of Company POC’s and COR’s phone call. This option will only be utilized in cases of mission critical impact.

3.9.2 On-Call Services supporting electrical failures that can wait until the following business day. A call from COR to the Contractor’s POC will state the issue to be critical but can wait till the following business day with the expectation that a technician will arrive on-site the following business day with adequate time to make repairs by 5PM in order to allow researchers to perform their scheduled equipment runs, barring any delays due to replacement parts that must be ordered to make repairs.

3.10 Holidays

3.11 Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes public holidays for Federal employees, published by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal employees will observe these holidays and it may affect days that are available to perform work.

All services to be performed under the contract have been determined to be non-essential for performance during a crisis or severe weather. In the event of unplanned closure of the Government facility due to natural disasters, military emergency, or severe weather the contractor shall either be notified by the CO, COR, or the local television or radio stations about base closures and delays. The contractor is responsible for notifying its employees about base closures and delays. Contractor employees are not to report to the base if it is closed. and will adhere to delays, unless otherwise specifically instructed to do so by the CO and COR. This latter case would only be necessary if it is determined that contractor operations are necessary to support crisis operations per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3020.37 check, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services during a Crisis, and Air Force implementation thereof.

3.12 Work during Emergency Conditions

There may be occasions when WPAFB will not be closed but performance of services must be altered due to emergency conditions declared by WPAFB authority.

3.13 Work during National Crisis Declared

In the event of a crisis, as defined by the National Command Authority or Overseas Combatant Commander, the government may require the contractor to perform services that are deemed essential for performance according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3020.37. In such cases the contractor shall continue the performance of services as documented in this PWS to support the warfighter, as directed by the CO.

4 Contractor Provided Personnel Requirements

The Contractor shall seek to ensure client satisfaction with professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel and provide documentation and briefings to this.

4.1 Contractor

The Contractor shall adhere to all schedule timelines, milestones, delivery schedules and administrative requirements that contribute to or effect schedule variance, to include scheduled on-time delivery of reports, data products, billing invoices, and action items.

4.2 Contract Service Personnel

The Contractor shall provide personnel for the following services:

4.2.1 NETA: Professional Electrical Engineering (NETA EE)

4.2.2 NETA Electricians Level II or higher

4.3 Contract Personnel General Qualifications

The Contractor shall staff EER with employees that have the knowledge, skills, ability, and the requisite training required for efficient and effective delivery of service under this contract. The Contractor shall, before starting work, provide proof that each employee has requisite current and valid professional certifications, training and work experience detailed in the PWS for the services the employees are to provide. Further, the Contractor shall ensure that employees maintain the requisite current and valid professional certifications and training before starting work. The Contractor shall provide proof that each employee has requisite current and valid professional certifications, training and experience before starting work.

The Contractor shall furnish documentation to substantiate compliance for each Contractor employee by providing certifications, diplomas, and experience.

The Contractor shall certify as to the accuracy and completeness of the furnished documentation.

Contract employees must in-process and out-process through the AFRL/RQ security office. In-processing must be conducted through the security office before any work can begin. Furthermore the Facility Security officer (FSO), must submit a visit request via Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)for all Contractors working on base. At least once a year in January, a new list must be sent to the Government security office with the names of each employee that will be working on base. After the work is completed or if an employee is terminated the Common Access Card (CAC) and lanyard must be turned over to the COR.

Contractor employees requiring access to USAF bases and AFRL/RQ facilities in connection with the work on this contract must be US citizens. Possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to US citizenship. This requirement does not apply to foreign nationals approved by the US Department of Defense or US State Department under international personnel exchange agreements with foreign governments. Any waivers to this requirement must be granted in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to providing access. The above requirements are in addition to any other contract requirements related to obtaining a CAC.

The Contractor shall not divulge any information regarding files, data, process activities/functions, user IDs, passwords, or other knowledge that may be gained, to anyone who is not authorized to have access to such information. Contractor personnel shall abide by all Government rules, procedures, and standards of conduct.

The Contractor shall ensure all personnel employed (Contractor employees) by the Contractor or subcontractors in the performance of this contract, entering the government installation, shall abide by all security regulations of the installation. Government furnished data and information generated by the Contractor as a result of performing these tasks may be sensitive.

Contractor personnel shall not release or remove system documentation, data, or reports generated by or through use of Government systems. This EER contract is a Government System. All Requests For Information (RFI) shall be forwarded to the COR.

4.3.1 The Use of Foreign Nationals

A foreign national is defined as all persons not citizens of, not nationals of, or immigrant aliens to the US Per DoD 5220.22-R, dated 17 Feb 87, paragraph 1-237, Immigrant alien is defined as any person lawfully admitted into the US under an immigration visa for permanent residence. No foreign nationals will be allowed to work on this effort. Only U.S. Citizens are authorized to work on this effort.

4.3.2 Contractor Employees General Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Training):

4.3.2.1 Must have the required skill sets and certifications;

4.3.2.2 Is not a full or part-time employee of the United State Federal Government or US uniform services (Army, Navy/Marines, Air Force, or Coast guard); and

4.3.2.3 Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand American English.

4.4 Company Point of Contact (Key Personnel)

The Contractor shall provide a company point of contact (POC) who will be responsible for all Contractor management. The POC shall serve as the primary point of contact to the COR and the CO for all EER aspects:

4.5 NETA Electrical Engineer (EE)

4.5.1 The NETA EE shall have the following minimum qualifications:

4.5.1.1 NETA EE shall be familiar with and able to utilize the NETA standards and written documents pertaining to the electrical trade and demonstrate these abilities as they relate to scheduling contract services and completion of tasks;

4.5.1.2 NETA EE shall be an employee of the NETA accredited company performing this contract;

4.5.1.3 NETA EE shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with the types of equipment and procedures and quality of results used for NETA Acceptance Testing and NETA Maintenance Testing;

4.6 NETA Electricians

4.6.1 The NETA Electricians shall have the following minimum qualifications:

4.6.1.1 Shall be an employee of the NETA accredited company performing the services detailed in this contract.

4.6.1.2 Must meet the minimum qualifications for Electricians detailed in this PWS.

4.6.1.3 Must have five (5) or more years of experience with electrical testing where NETA or an equivalent accredited testing organization’s practices, rules, and procedures were applied;

4.6.1.4 Must be certified NETA at least Level II certification;

4.6.1.4.1 Four (4) years performing maintenance and repair of equipment of the type related to electrical supply and distribution systems and four (4) years maintaining of AC and DC rotating machinery and associated control circuits; and

4.6.1.4.2 Electrical Protection Relay and Meter Experience - The Contractor shall include on its staff at least one (1) electrician capable of performing meter/relay repair and calibration for electro-mechanical and solid-state meters. This electrician will have at least six (6) years’ experience in electro-mechanical and solid-state meter repair and calibration, and have satisfactorily passed a one-week course at AVO Multi-Amp Company, or the equivalent thereto (as deemed equivalent at the discretion of the COR), on the repair and calibration of protective relays. This electrician shall also have experience using computers to set electronic protection relays and to document relay calibration data.

4.6.1.5 Have a high school diploma or GED;

4.6.1.6 Must be Licensed or qualified as an Industrial Electrician - proof of Journeyman status required and must be documented by completion of a formal US Department of Labor recognized minimum 4-year Electrical apprenticeship or have been entered into and successfully completed a State approved Electrical apprenticeship training program or be able to prove five (5) years of fully successful work experience in an Industrial Electrician’s position;

4.6.1.7 Must have experience in industrial electrical distribution construction;

4.6.1.8 Must have five (5) or more years of experience with industrial electrical work practices of installation where the National Electrical Code and adherence to OSHA regulations were applied;

4.6.1.9 Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with 480 volts or greater power and control systems in an industrial setting;

4.6.1.10 Must have the ability to read and interpret building prints, electrical schematics and diagrams;

4.6.1.11 Must have the ability to properly use the tools and test equipment of the electrical trade to perform scheduled tasks;

4.6.1.12 Must have the ability to work independently and not require guidance once a task is given;

4.6.1.13 Must have good verbal and written communication skills;

4.6.1.14 Must have Electrical Supply and Rotating Machinery Experience.

4.7 Work Stoppage and Workforce Stability

The Contractor shall use their best efforts to avoid work stoppages. The Contractor shall maintain a stable workforce while minimizing turnover and managing their personnel in such a way as to minimize the impact of any turnover and/or disruption to the customer and/or mission. The Contractor shall ensure continuation of services during personnel absences due to sickness, leave, and voluntary or involuntary termination from employment such that there is no negative impact to the Government mission schedule.

4.8 Professional Appearance and Demeanor

Contractor employees, while on WPAFB, shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees, and wear the government provided CAC on a lanyard (provided by the government) on the front of the body where the CAC is visible at all times. The lanyard with CAC attached shall be worn around the neck. One exception is if the lanyard poses a hazard to the owner, and in this specific case the lanyard with CAC is carried at all times in a pocket of the owner. Once lanyard does not pose a hazard it shall be worn as described.

Contractors shall conduct themselves in a professional manner per the PWS requirements and Contractor standards.

4.9 Privacy Act

Work on this EER may require that Contractor personnel have access to information which is subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling this information.

Privacy Act information is considered sensitive and appropriate safeguards shall be implemented by the

Contractor. The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring all Contractor personnel are briefed on and comply with Privacy Act of 1974 requirements.

5 Detailed Requirements

Specific requirements, e.g. WOs and services, are those required by the Government to be performed by the Contractor as detailed in this PWS. Under the direction of the Company POC, the Contractor personnel shall complete service requirements.

The Company POC shall detail, clearly delineating, specific tasks for NETA Level II and Level III electricians.

5.1 Perform Maintenance on Low, and Medium Voltage Electrical Equipment/Systems

5.1.1 Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Repair, NETA/Non-NETA

The Contractor shall perform electrical equipment maintenance and repair services on low voltage systems and loads.

5.1.2 Electrical Equipment Maintenance, Repair and Testing, NETA

The Contractor shall perform electrical equipment maintenance and repair services on RQ’s electrical equipment.

These services specifically include:

5.1.2.1 NETA compliant Acceptance Testing

5.1.2.2 NETA compliant Maintenance Testing

5.1.2.3 NETA compliant Electrical Commissioning Specifications

5.1.2.4 Equipment inspections

5.1.2.5 Preventive maintenance and repairs

5.1.2.6 Problem/trouble diagnostics and repair

5.1.2.7 Equipment modification

5.1.2.8 Equipment calibration

5.1.2.9 Equipment adjustments

5.1.2.10 Equipment overhaul

5.1.2.11 Equipment operation for the purpose of troubleshooting and verification of operability following maintenance

5.1.2.12 Specialized parts adaptation or minor fabrication (primarily using or customizing old parts to make repairs when manufacturer’s parts are no longer available or for configuring custom applications e.g., copper buss bars, hinged boxes, sheet metal, circuit breaker and bucket assemblies and conduit/wire ways)

5.1.2.13 Control and protection equipment replacement, including removal of old equipment and installation of this new equipment

5.1.2.14 The Contractor shall perform third party acceptance testing verifying equipment condition is acceptable to set NETA ATS, MTS and ECS standards prior to obtaining government acceptance.

5.1.3 Provide Electrical Test Equipment, NETA/Non-NETA

5.1.3.1 The Contractor shall provide electrical test equipment that is specialized and intended for use in low, medium, and high voltage applications up to electrical substation level and specific to that detailed in the ANSI/NETA ATS, MTS and ECS for the current year’s standards. The necessary electrical test equipment shall be on site for schedule work Government shared equipment, shared test equipment, may be made available upon request to the COR.

5.1.4 Electrical Meter and Relay Repair, NETA LEVEL III or higher The Contractor shall perform electrical meter and relay calibration, setting, validation and repairs. This work will be performed on electro-mechanical and solid-state meters and relays. Using current testing and other methods the Contractor shall determine, set, and document electromechanical and electronic protection relays, relay calibration data and metering. The Contractor shall provide a cost-effective means to accomplish bench-level repairs of meters and relays that can be readily modified.

5.1.5 Electrical Equipment Testing, NETA LEVEL II or higher

The Contractor shall perform equipment commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance testing.

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5.1.6 Disposal of Electrical Equipment and Materials

The Contractor shall prepare, consolidate, arrange, and organize those materials that are to be disposed of or turned-in through government organizations. The Contractor will coordinate these efforts through the COR.

5.2 Perform NETA Electrical Engineering Services

The Contractor shall provide electrical and power engineering services. These services shall be used, when required, for all phases of NETA acceptance and maintenance of High Voltage Electrical Supply and/or Distribution Systems and Specialized R&D support equipment. Specific detailed support includes evaluation and reporting status of all NETA completed test sheets. The Contractor shall provide Technical Reports/Studies from the engineering services as generated through work initiated/described in this PWS.

The Contractor shall supply detailed documentation for Commissioning Plans, Acceptance Test Plan and Test Procedures, acceptance and maintenance testing, and test procedures and what is to be accomplished by the NETA EE services for support.

5.3 Associated Lists

5.4 Management of Electrical Equipment and Systems Data

5.5 Acquisition Support for EER

5.6 Cleanup of Work Spaces

Cleanup work spaces after work is completed following their company policies and general standards.

5.7 Subcontract Management

The Company POC shall be fully responsible for management, control, and performance of any subcontractor. Use of a subcontractor shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility or accountability in the timely and cost-effective execution of the PWS requirements.

Work performed by subcontractors shall be fully documented by the Contractor. In these cases, the

Contractor shall obtain prior approval from the government of any subcontractor arrangement and shall complete any subcontracting agreement with the subcontractor within 45 days of approval by the government of the subcontracting solution.

6 Environmental Protection

6.1 Hazardous Material Handling The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the waste generated by the processes they use. The Contractor shall ensure that the waste is stored properly and the containers are labeled. The waste will be removed by the contractor upon completion of their tasks.

6.2 Do not discharge fuels, oils, pesticides, or any other toxic or hazardous substance into the storm or sanitary sewers of WPAFB.

6.3 Use all means available and necessary to control dust and prevent erosion on the construction site.

6.4 Open burning is not permitted on base.

6.5 Control litter at all times by keeping it in containers. Remove construction debris from WPAFB and dispose of it in a State approved landfill.

6.6 Coordinate with the 88th Environmental Management Branch, 88th CEAN, (937) 257-7152, prior to the start of any contract involving the removal and disposal of asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, or other regulated hazardous waste.

6.7 No Class I Ozone Depleting Substances shall be used without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

6.8 In the event the Contractor spills or releases any substance contained in 40 CFR 302 into the environment, the Contractor Company POC or its agent shall immediately report to the 88th ABW/CEV at SPILL (937-257-7455). The Contractor shall notify the CO and COR within one

(1) hour of the spill. The Contractor or its agent shall be liable for any spill or release of such substances into the environment.

7 Facilities/Furnishings & Services, Equipment, Data, & Materials

7.1 Facilities/Furnishings & Services

meet the responsibilities of the Contractor. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the Contractor, and the government will assume no liability or responsibility for the Contractor's compliance or noncompliance with such responsibilities, with the exception of the aforementioned responsibility to make corrections according to approved plans of abatement subject to base-wide priorities.

7.1.1 No alterations to the facilities shall be made without specific written permission from the CO; however, in the case of alterations necessary for OSHA compliance, such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Prior to any modification, to include additions of additional furnishings, of the facilities performed by the Contractor at his or her expense, the Contractor must furnish the CO documentation describing, in detail, the modification requested.

7.1.2 Services

7.1.2.1 Utilities: The Government will make available electricity, water, sewage, and

HVAC for buildings containing furnished office spaces. Conservation of Utilities, the Contractor shall comply with all Government utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that prevent utilities waste, outlined as follows:

7.1.2.1.1 Lights shall be used only in areas where and when work is actually being performed.

7.1.2.1.2 Mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems shall not be adjusted by Contractor employees unless authorized.

7.1.2.1.3 Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage.

7.1.2.1.4 Security Police: The Government will provide general on-base Security Police service. Security police for emergencies with base telephone service extension is 911, with any cell phone service it is 257-9111 and for routine calls, using any service, it is 257-6841.

7.1.2.2 Emergency Medical Service: The Government will provide emergency medical treatment and emergency patient transportation service for Contractor personnel who are injured or become critically ill during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall reimburse the government for the cost of medical treatment and patient transportation service at the current inpatient or outpatient rate, as appropriate. Emergency Medical Service for emergencies with base telephone service extension is 911, with any cell phone service it is 257-9111 and for routine calls.

7.2 Base Access

7.2.1.1 Common Access Card (CAC); The CAC is predominately used to gain WPAFB access. But for this contract temporary passes will be utilized for gaining access to the base.

7.3 Shared Equipment

Equipment in this subsection shall be either in the operational control of the Contractor or the operational control of RQOO.

Operational control by the Contractor implies specific to EER use and Contractor’s oversight, signed-out by the Contractor if and when made available by CORs; further, the Contractor shall secure the equipment daily at the end of business and has control over the daily use of the equipment with the understanding that the equipment is to be used solely on WPAFB Area B within RQ facilities, inventoried by the Contractor and Contractor ensures the is in operational use and care by the Contractor per detail in the Contractor’s plans for Care of Facilities/Furnishings & Services, Equipment, Data, & Materials.

7.3.1 Material Handling Equipment (MHE) & Man Lift Platforms (MLPs)

7.3.1.1 MHE – a device wheeled or not and/or motorized or not used to position or place equipment

7.3.1.1.1 Fork Trucks or Lifts

7.3.1.1.2 Pallet Jacks and hand trucks and dollies

7.3.1.1.3 Boom, Jib, Gantry or Rail cranes on fixed systems and or attached to buildings the Contractor shall ask for an RQOO supplied operator.

7.3.1.1.4 Below Hook devices

7.3.1.2 MLP - a mechanical device, not including ladders or step stools of any height measurement, used to provide temporary access for people and materials to inaccessible areas, usually at height.

7.3.1.2.1 Aerial work platform/aerial device or

7.3.1.2.2 Elevating work platform or

7.3.1.2.3 Mobile elevating work platform

7.3.1.3 The Government is able to make available, for the Contractor’s use in performance of this contract, MHE and MLPs on a case by case basis with proper planning by Contractor Company POC. All Government MHE and MLPs shall be inspected and signed off daily as serviceable prior to use and at end of each shift.

7.3.1.3.1 MHE/MLP NOT specific to EER inventories/use - In some cases RQOO will retain operational control of MHE as these are shared resources within RQ and not specifically set aside for EER inventories/use and are required to be scheduled for use in advance through RQOO or the RPBMs (These MHE & MLPs are not for the sole use of the EER but is a shared resource of the Directorate and during heavy use periods the Contractor may be required to rent via subcontract.);

7.3.1.3.2 MHE/MLP specific to EER inventories/use - Unless specific to the EER inventories all MHE and MLP shall be requested in advance and signed out through the proper RQOO authorities. All MHE and MLP shall be reserved in advance to ensure subcontracting or rental services for MHE and MLP are not required. The Company POC or the NETA Foreman shall make the reservations through e-mail 30 days in advance of requested utilization date.

7.4 Data

7.4.1 RQOO will make available to the Contractor the following operational and historical electrical equipment data, i.e., information stored as hardcopy (paper) and as electronic files (softcopy) pertaining to research support and electrical distribution equipment and data systems WOCs, EPM and EER. System (network/server) access as required to perform this work shall also be made available upon Contractor request by e-mail to the CORs.

7.4.2 The Contractor is responsible for obtaining data necessary to perform each task if that data is in the public domain and is not otherwise furnished by the government.

7.4.3 The Contractor’s plan for Data both hard and soft copies and Data systems shall contain:

7.4.3.1 Procedures for managing Data Systems and Data hard and soft copies;

7.4.3.2 Procedures for tracking hard and soft copies;

7.4.3.3 Procedures for inventory to include dates and times and when and what feedback is to be provided to the CORs as to the status of the items inventoried to include managing, maintaining and tracking Data both hard and soft copies;

7.4.3.4 Procedures for Contractor’s employees use and signing out these items; and

7.4.3.5 Quality Control Procedures (QCP) procedures to ensure Contractor’s employees are managing and maintaining these items.

7.5 Contractor Supplied Property

7.5.1 The Company POC shall ensure any and all property brought on to WPAFB is for direct support of the EER and that all property falls within all applicable Government Rules and Regulations.

7.5.1.1

8 APPENDIX 1 - CDRLS

8.1 CDRL A001 Financial Reports

8.2 CDRL A002 Technical Report-Study/Services -TR-S/S (Reports)

8.3 CDRL A003 Security Plan