2017_Pressure_Vessels_PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT

FOR

INSPECTION AND TESTING of

PRESSURE VESSELS

PREPARED BY:

66 CES/CE

1 May 2017

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

1.1. Scope: The contractor shall provide all management, labor, tools, equipment, test equip-ment, supplies, Personal Protective Equipment, materials, parts, transportation and other inci-dentals necessary to travel to Hanscom AFB, MA, to perform testing of the pressure vessels base wide. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all services and parts provided under this contract are in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined herein and conform to the manufacturer’s equipment specifications, AFI 32-1068, NBIC, ASME, NFPA and this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.2. Requested Service: The contractor shall inspect and test all heat exchangers, compres-sors, safeties and flash tanks per the requirements of AFI 32-1068. The contractor is responsible for all coordination required to perform inspection/testing. It shall be assumed that no inspec-tions have been performed. The contractor shall perform the quantities listed in accordance with the bid schedule and contract for each CLIN. The contractor is responsible for restoring equipment to its original condition including insulation.

1.2.1. For flash tanks, heat exchangers and compressors the contractor shall perform a type VC inspection every year with UTM (ultra sonic thickness measurement) of the pressure shell.

1.2.2. The contractor shall report all pressure vessel inspections on AF IMT 1222, Boiler or Pressure Vessel Inspection Report. The contractor shall promptly notify CE when a pressure vessel is unsafe to operate. The contractor shall put a copy of the inspection report in a pro-tective casing supported to the pressure vessel and appropriate for the environment. Casing must be approved by the government representative before mounting. Submit a Final Pres-sure Vessels Inspections Report, with all unit inspection reports assembled in one document, within 14 days following the final field inspection.

1.2.3. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating required outages. Work shall be performed in a manner to minimize the impact. The contractor will be responsible for making the systems safe before performing work. A gantt style schedule shall be provided outlining when work will occur in each location. Photographic documentation shall be provided for each inspection.

1.2.4. Confined Space: This contract has the potential for entry into permitted and non-per-mitted confined space areas. Permit required confined space areas will require, IAW AFI 91-203, The U.S. Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, and AFFARS Clause 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations, a prebrief prior to the start of any service which includes the contractor, COR, Safety Office and Fire Department. It is the contractor’s sole responsibility for compliance with OSHA (Public Law 91-956. The prebrief will inform the contractor of any known hazards and the contents of the space. Additionally, the contractor will be briefed on precautions and procedures implemented by 66 ABG/CE to protect Air Force workers. The Fire Chief will coordinate the confined space entry contract and either approves or disapproves use of the rescue team supplied by the installation FES

Flight. At the conclusion of the contract, an after-action brief will be required where the con-tractor will provide information regarding hazards encountered or created in the space(s).The COR will contact the CO and ABG/SE immediately if an unsafe act or procedure is per-formed by the contractor.

1.3. Quality Assurance: According to the contract’s inspection clause, the government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract. The COR is a representative of the Contracting Officer (CO) and will participate in the administration of this contract. Any mat-ter concerning a change to the scope, prices, terms or conditions of this contract shall be re-ferred to the CO. All services to be performed by the contractor will be subject to review by the CO or COR. The contractor shall provide an answer to a submitted Corrective Action Re-port (CAR) and Customer Complaint Form from the COR within one (1) working day from receipt. The contractor shall provide written response addressing the root cause, corrective ac-tion and preventive actions (s).

1.4. Continuation of Essential Services during Crisis: This requirement has been deter-mined not to be essential and does not require continued support during a crisis as define in DFARS Clause 252.237-7023.

1.5. Hours of Operation: The contractor shall perform work Monday thru Friday, under this contract during the following hours: 07:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays.

Work required to be performed outside of these hours shall only be done after approval from the contracting officer.

1.5.1. HOLIDAYS.

Hanscom AFB recognizes the following holidays:

New Year’s Day - 1 January Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January Washington’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - last Monday in May Independence Day - 4 July Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day - 11 November Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - 25 December

If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled ser-vice day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day post the holiday observance.

1.6. Contractor Personnel: The contractor shall not employ persons on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security and general wellbeing or operational mission of the installation and its population. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the em-ployment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to the DoD 5500.7-R Joint Ethics Regula-tions (JER). In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities. The contractor shall be prohibited from employing off-duty COR’s who are serving any contracts/subcontracts awarded to the Contractor. All contract employees depending on particular condition, occasion or place, or job assignment shall require professional, suitable attire. All contractor employees shall con-duct themselves in a professional, courteous manner. The selection, assignment, reassignment, transfer, supervision, management, and control of contractor employees in performance of this PWS shall be the responsibility and prerogative of the contractor; however, the contractor shall comply with the requirements set forth in this PWS and Hanscom AFB regulations concerning conduct of employees as referenced herein. The contractor shall employ and maintain a techni-cally trained and experienced work force.

1.7. Environmental Protection and Safety: The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and requirements regard-ing environmental protection and occupational safety and health. The contractor shall comply with any laws or regulation changes during the term of this contract. The contractor shall fol-low manufacturer’s guidelines and professional recommendations for control of humidity, temperature, cleanliness and materials handling (including hazardous materials). Compliance with Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) Hazardous Materials Operations Plan (HMOP),Change 9, dated December 2016, is required.

1.8. Hazardous Material (HAZMAT): The contractor shall not store chemicals/HAZMAT on Hanscom AFB. All chemicals/HAZMAT shall be approved prior to being transported on base for use by any contractor. The contractor shall prepare and submit to the COR, ten (10) calendar days after contract award date, one (1) each, Chemical/Hazardous Material Request Authorization Form (Air Force Form 3952) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical, material and substance proposed to be used in performance of this PWS. The QAE will for-ward the completed AF Form 3952(s) and SDS to 66 ABG/CEAN for approval. The contrac-tor shall not transport or use any chemical, material or substance on Hanscom AFB before written approval is provided by 66 ABG/CEAN. Contractor shall maintain copies of SDS(s) for all chemicals. The SDS(s) shall correspond with the manufacturers of the chemicals on hand. Manufacturer, material, and SDS shall match. NOTE: SDS refers to manufacturer SDS. Once material is approved for use, contractor shall contact base Environmental Man-agement (EM) (66 ABG/CEAN) and provide a list of all material. 66 ABG/CEAN shall de-termine any additional material requirements based on the hazard code of the material

1.9. Hazardous Waste: Contractor shall dispose of any spent/processed chemical solutions and used rags in waste drums located in the shop/area where the work is being performed.

1.10. Discharges: Any discharges into industrial waste treatment plant (IWTP) or sanitary sewer shall be done in accordance with Hanscom Industrial Waste Water Discharge Permit as instructed by 66 ABG/CEAN. The contractor shall maintain records of written authorization issued by 66 ABG/CEAN for discharges into IWTP and sanitary sewer.

1.11. Spills: Upon occurrence of any spills that could enter the storm system or cause any harmful environment effects, the contractor shall immediately call 911 to report the incident.

When possible, the contractor shall use a base telephone to receive help from Hanscom AFB

911. If using a cell phone, request Hanscom AFB 911. The contractor shall report all environ-mental violations to the COR. The contractor shall submit a typed or written report about the incident within four (4) clock hours. The contractor shall provide five (5) copies of the written report. The contractor shall provide one copy to the CO, two copies to the COR, a copy for Unit Environment Coordinator (UEC) and a copy for record. The format of the report shall be left up to the contractor, but the report shall contain the following information.

1.) Name and contact number of person reporting the spill 2.) Date and time of incident 3.) Location and source of spill 4.) Substance or pollutant spilled 5.) Amount spilled and the rate of discharge 6.) Any damages or injuries involved 7.) Extent of the area impacted 8.) Potential hazards 9.) Action taken 10.) Organizations contacted 11.) Remarks Section - that addresses the cause of the spill (e.g. human error, equipment) and whether 911 was called and which agencies responded.

1.12. Housekeeping: The contractor shall keep the work areas clean and neat in accordance with Industry Standards, Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), fire and safety standards and this PWS.

1.13. Tool Control and Accountability: While performing contract services in or around Maintenance Production Shops including Ramp areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 21-101_AFMC Sup 1, 21-101, Chapter 10 (all paragraphs). The contractor or contractor’s personnel shall inventory the container or bag of tools at the beginning of each work day and at the end of each work day. Contractor personnel shall immediately notify the COR of any tools that are missing or lost from the work area or container (i.e. tool or job box or tool bag). The COR will report to appropriate government personnel of any missing con-tractor’s tool(s) not located within one hour after notification of lost or missing tools.

1.14. Privately Owned Motor Vehicles (POV): Contractor personnel shall comply with the directives pertaining to operation of POVs on Hanscom AFB per AFI 31-204 (in its entirety), Motor Vehicle Traffic supervision.

1.15. Visitor Pass: The contractor shall comply with requirement and procedures IAW FAR 5353.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. A list of names will be required to gain access to the installation Passes shall be distributed at the visitor’s center at the Vanden-berg gate. Workers shall have proof of identification as well as a valid license, registration and insurance if bringing a vehicle onto base. Contractor employees must have identification read-ily identifies them as contractors. During the course of the contract, certain areas/sites may be restricted or closed to contractor personnel. The contractor shall comply with all requirements for entry. In addition, unscheduled gate closures may occur at any time and personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience delays. In order to maintain accountability once gaining access onto Hanscom AFB, Contractor shall immediately sign the logs at Building 1810, indicating time and date of arrival. Before departure, Contractor shall again sign the logs indicating the departure time, as well as the work performed and the buildings worked in. A copy of a signed work receipt on Contractor’s letterhead detailing work performed shall also be given to the Civil Engineering Government Representative or left in the log book prior to de-parture.

1.16. Foreign National(s): The contractor shall notify the COR before sending a Foreign National representative to perform services. Special rules apply for foreign national(s) visit-ing a US Government facility.

1.17. Health and Safety on Government Installation: In performing work under this con-tract on a Government installation, the contractor shall comply with federal, state and local regulations regarding occupational safety and health and the specific health and safety require-ments established by this contract. The contractor shall notify the COR of any injuries that occur to contractor personnel while on the installation. The contractor shall notify the COR of damage to government property or equipment during the execution of the contract.

1.18. Emergency Procedures: Contractor employees shall follow the direction of Govern-ment employees in regards to emergency evacuation procedures, i.e. fire, tornado, active shooter and bomb threats. It is the contractors’ responsibility to account for their employees following an emergency evacuation. Contractor personnel shall participate with government personnel in all fire and tornado drills and at no additional cost to the government.

1.19. Partnering Agreement: The contracting officer may require a partnering agreement be-tween the government and the contractor to ensure joint cooperation and a sound partnership of all parties involved in the execution of this contract. Partnering is the creation of a government-contractor relationship that promotes achievement of mutually beneficial goals. It involves an agreement in principle to share the risks involved in completing the project and to establish and promote a nurturing partnership environment. Representatives from each organization are en-couraged to participate in developing the partnering agreement. Suggested representation is the civil engineer manager, the government inspector, the government contract administrator, the contractor’s manager and the contractor’s quality control person. All costs for the partnership agreement should be shared equally between the government and contractor. This group is responsible for developing a formal partnering agreement that should be signed by all parties involved. The agreement should contain as a minimum: specific goals to be reached and a list of objectives to reach the goals, a set of metrics to evaluate the objectives, a frequency for meetings to review the metrics, and a statement of cooperation to execute the terms of the agreement.

SECTION 2

Performance Assessment

The contractor shall be aware that in the absence of any contract requirement from the Service Summary does not detract from its enforceability nor limit the rights or remedies of the gov-ernment under any other provision of the contract. The contractor shall ensure the following service summary requirements are accomplished.

2.0. Service Summary

SS

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

PWS

PARAGRAPH

PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

SS 1.

Inspect and test all heat exchangers, compressors, safeties and flash tanks per the requirements of AFI 32-1068. Replace all insulation removed for test-ing.

1.2 90% Compliance

SS 2.

Perform a type VC inspection every year on flash tanks, heat exchangers and compressors with UTM (ultrasonic thickness measurement) of the pressure shell.

1.2 90% Compliance

SS 3.

. Report all pressure vessel inspections on AF IMT 1222, Boiler or Pressure Vessel Inspection Report.

1.2.2 90% Compliance

SS 4.

Put a copy of each unit inspection report in a pro-tective casing supported to the pressure vessel and appropriate for the environment.

1.2.2 90% Compliance

SS 5.

Provide photographic documentation for each in-spection. Within 14 days of final inspection, sub-mit a complete final inspection repor.

1.2.3 90% Compliance

SS 6.

Confined Space: All contractor operations shall comply with confined space entry require-ments as applicable.

1.2.4 100% Compliance

SECTION 3

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1. Government Furnished Property (GFP): Government Furnished Property is not ap-plicable to the in the performance of this contract.

3.2. Reserved.

3.3. Government Furnished Services: Government Furnished Services are applicable dur-ing the performance of this contract.

3.3.1. Security Police: The government will provide general on base Security Forces service.

The Security Forces’ telephone number is 911 for emergencies, for crime in progress 781-225- 5613 and 781-225-5613 for non-emergency calls.

3.3.2. Fire and Emergency Services: The government will provide general on-base fire pro-tection services. The contractor shall comply with fire prevention rules and regulations en-forced by the Hanscom AFB Fire Prevention Branch. Call 911 for emergencies. For routine fire prevention matters and/or calls to dispatch, call 781-225-3330.

3.3.3. Emergency Medical Service: The telephone number is 911 for emergencies.

Note: Calling 911 from a cell phone will be received by off base emergency 911 system, causing a delay in response time by emergency personnel. When possible use a base telephone to re-ceive on base help.

3.3.4. Utilities: The government will furnish utility services. These utilities include natural gas, electricity, water and sewer for the sole purpose of accomplishing this contract. If the contractor requires additional utility services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to pro-vide. Contractor shall use due care and diligence in efforts to conserve utilities to reduce utility costs.

3.3.5. Refuse Collection: The government will provide refuse collection services limited to the extent provided in the Base Refuse Collection Contract for government provided facilities.

The government will only allow non-hazardous refuse to be emptied into the nearest authorized refuse dumpster for trash collection. Do not use the government dumpsters for collection of construction debris.

3.3.6. Workspace: The government will provide adequate workspace around the equipment area.