Encl 8 - PWS - Halon Fire Extinguisher Services 25 Aug.pdf

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Halon Fire Extinguisher Services

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Dip Tube Inspection and Six Year Maintenance Services, as defined in this PWS.

1.2 Background: The 172d Airlift Wing has 17 Halon Wheeled Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers require periodic maintenance and inspection. Having these extinguishers functioning properly is critical to flight line operations. Extinguishers are located at 2 sites; fifteen (15) are positioned at the 172d Airlift Wing, Jackson, MS and two (2) positioned at Auxiliary Field, Camp Shelby, MS for a total of seventeen (17) extinguishers.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be completed of the requested service 30 calendar days after delivery of contract.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Reserved

1.4.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will provide visual inspections as needed to ensure that all work described in this PWS are complete.

1.4.3 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays.

The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.3.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.3.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.3.3 President’s Day

1.4.3.4 Memorial Day

1.4.3.5 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.3.6 Labor Day

1.4.3.7 Columbus Day

1.4.3.8 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.3.9 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.3.10 Christmas Day: December 25th

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1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0730 to 1630 on Monday through Thursday, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at 172d Airlift Wing, 141 Military Dr., Jackson, MS 39232, Building 235 or contractor’s place of performance. Due to requirements set forth in T.O 00-25-172, Ground Servicing of Aircraft and Static Grounding/Bonding, a minimum number of nine (9) flight line extinguishers must stay at the 172d Airlift Wing and one (1) flight line extinguisher must stay at Auxiliary Field to continue aircraft maintenance and ensure airfield operations are not hindered.

Alternatively, performance of all work can also be accomplished on site, so airfield requirements are maintained and vendor transport eliminated. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.4.4.1 Reserved

1.4.4.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.3 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times, and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.5 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor 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. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Halon Extinguisher Inspection 3 25 August 2021

Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 Reserved

1.4.5.2 For contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), and applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by a government representative).

1.4.5.3 Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.4 – 1.4.5.13 Reserved

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.1 Reserved

1.4.7 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall ensure all employees possess all required licenses for operating All Equipment used in the performance of this contract.

This does not include education or other qualifications for the position in which the contractor employee is performing, dress codes, or other information. A copy of the operator(s) certification/license(s) MUST be provided to the KO or COR. (NOTE: The Government does not provide training to contractors. Contractors must ensure that any personnel performing under a contract are fully trained, licensed, certified and qualified to provide services.)

1.4.8 – 1.4.10 Reserved

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1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at

FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 – 1.4.15 Reserved

1.4.16 Warranty: Contractor to finish all work in a professional manner, employing best construction practices, using all new materials as approved by the owner (unless otherwise noted). Labor, equipment and materials installed by the contractor shall be guaranteed by the Contractor to be free from defect for a period of one year (unless noted otherwise by specification) from the date of final acceptance.

1.4.17 Environmental Management: The 172nd Airlift Wing is committed to AFPD 90-8 for all base personnel and operations to include construction and all contractors working on behalf of the Government. The primary tenets of AFPD 90-8 are: Environmental Compliance, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement. As applicable, the Contractor is responsible for the following:

1.4.17.1 Provide copies of all Hazardous Material SDS’s (oil, paints, adhesives, refrigerant, etc) to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to use, and provide total usage of each item upon completion and prior to project closeout for required EPCRA 313 tracking. Additionally, any reclaimed or re-used refrigerant must be documented at project closeout by weight, type, and management method.

1.4.17.2 Provide secondary containment for all liquid Hazardous Materials in containers 55 gallons or larger.

1.4.17.3 Track and report amount of waste generated and method of disposal (recycled, reused, or landfilled). All waste must be managed or disposed in a legal manner. Unless specifically noted, all waste belongs to the Contractor. 172nd Airlift Wing’s existing solid waste program, to include green boxes and construction debris containers, SHALL NOT be used for Contractor’s waste unless explicitly authorized in writing.

1.4.17.4 Coordinate and secure MDEQ permits, as applicable, for emissions equipment and Storm Water Construction.

1.4.18 Safety and Fire Prevention: Contractor must comply with all appropriate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) regulations during construction. Contractor shall receive a burn

Halon Extinguisher Inspection 5 25 August 2021 permit from the Fire Department at 172nd Airlift Wing prior to any hot work, welding, or potential fire hazard operations. All personnel working in or around the facility shall be thoroughly briefed on any dangers in the area.

2.1 Definitions:

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

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

2.1.3 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment will be in writing and will state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications.

This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.5 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

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

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

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

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

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

2.2 Acronyms:

AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security

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BI Background Investigation CM Contract Manager COR Contracting Officer Representative DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services KO Contracting Officer NGB National Guard Bureau POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control SSN Social Security Number TE Technical Exhibit

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S):

The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: None

3.2 Materials: Halon 1211 Agent

3.3 Equipment: None

3.4 Services: None

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 Perform Dip Tube Inspection in accordance with (IAW) TCTO 13F4-4-501 and six year maintenance on seventeen (17) Amerex 600k 150# halon fire extinguishers.

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5.1.1 Transfer halon and rebuild defective valves, which includes, new valve stem and o-rings.

5.1.2 Provide and install new discharge hose o-rings, dip tubes requiring replacement (if any), nitrogen.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Date of Publication

Mandatory or Advisory

Website

TCTO 13F4-4-501 12 Mar 2021 Mandatory Excerpt available upon request

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

This PRS includes performance objectives the Government will use to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)

Surveillance Method / By Whom

5.1 Six Year Maintenance

and Inspection

The contractor shall perform teardown and internal parts required for maintenance.

100% Inspection Visual Inspection/

KO/KS/COR