PWS Horizontial Baler - 18 Sep 2026.pdf

Performance Work Statement for

HORIZONTAL SIDE EJECT BALER

Final 18 September 2026

1.0 Description of Services

1.1 Objective(s): This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the services required for the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform all work required for the delivery, installation and startup of a horizontal baler at the Recycle Center, Bldg. 1568, located on Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB), Jacksonville Arkansas.

1.2 Benefit to United States Air Force (USAF): consolidate recyclable waste, reducing overall refuse volume, and minimizing landfill footprint to optimize recycling center efficiency, lower municipal solid waste transportation costs, and support Air Force environmental sustainability.

1.3 Background: Horizontal baler will be located at building 1568. The facility operates Monday-Friday from 7am to 3:30pm. It is a direct replacement for an existing unit in the facility.

2.0 Services Summary

2.1 Summary Notes: Baler will be used in an interior environment in a heated but not air-conditioned environment and must be able to withstand Arkansas weather conditions (temperature ranging from 20°F to 120 °F). The machine will include the following at a minimum:

2.2 Service Requirement

Purchase one (1) EXCEL Manufacturing Automatic Horizontal Closed in Baler Model EX63 or equal. Or equal salient characteristics:

STANDARD BALER SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

HEIGHT 62” Loading 52 1/2” Frame (158cm)

LENGTH 179” (455cm)

WIDTH 77” (196cm)

CHAMBER 47”L (119cm) x 60”W (152cm) x 30”H (76cm)

FEED OPENING 54”W (137cm) x 35”L (89cm)

BALER SHIPPING WEIGHT 18,960 lbs. (8,600kg) (as shown)

PUMP 34 gal. (130 liters) Pressure Compensated Horsepower Limited Piston Pump, 4,000 PSI Rated

DIRECTIONAL VALVE D08 Pattern, Hi-Flow Cushion Shift Design

CYLINDERS (2) 6” (15cm) Bore x 74” (188cm) Stroke x 4” (10cm) Hard Chrome Rod

OIL RESERVOIR WITH HEATER 105 gal. (399 liters)

DOOR LATCH CYL. 4” (10cm) Bore x 6” (15cm) Stroke x 2” (5cm) Rod

MOTOR TEFC 208, 230, 460 Volt, 60 Hertz, 3 Phase

ENCLOSURE NEMA 12 Rated, UL Approved

CONTROLS UL/CUL/CE Approved, NEMA 12 Rated, PLC Controlled operation.

HYD SYSTEM PRESSURE 3,000 PSI (207 BAR)

OVERALL PLATEN FORCE 159,400 lbs. (72 tons)

PLATEN PSI 92 PSI (6.33 BAR)

CYCLE TIME 29 sec. - 21 sec. Short Stroke

TARGET BALE SIZE 60”L (152cm) x 48”W x 30” H Max, Full Ejection

TARGET BALE WEIGHT 1200 – 2000 Pounds

BALER TIE SETUP Six Fully Guided Wire Tie Slots

WEAR GUIDES for RAM Hardox 400 Material

WARRANTY 1 Year Labor, 2 Year Parts, 3 Years Structural and Hydraulics including Cylinders

Purchase one motorized EXCEL model 4815 heavy-duty, industrial-grade slider-bed above ground infeed conveyor or equal: Or equal salient characteristics:

STANDARD CONVEYOR SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

BELT WIDTH 48”

CONVEYOR LENGTH 15 to 18 feet long

BELT CLEATS 3”H Spaced at 30” Intervals

MOTOR 2 HP High-Efficiency Gear Motor with Dual V-Belt Reduction

REDUCER Dodge TXT 225

SPEED Variable Speed for Material Pacing

SAFETY FEATURES UL-approved controls with Emergency Stop Button and Emergency Stop Bar Across Conveyor

CONSTRUCTION Heavy-Duty Structural Design with 16” Sides Above Belt, Full Belt Flashing and Self-Cleaning Under-Belt System

Includes full turn-key factory setup/testing and training at the end facility

2.3 The Contractor shall provide the following incidental service requirements.

2.3.1. Delivery: The Contractor will deliver the baler to Building 1568. The Contractor shall remove the existing baler and conveyor and install the new unit and conveyor. Direction will be provided with coordination from Recycle Center staff.

(1) Off‐Loading: Ground Level. There is no loading dock available.

(2) Delivery Period: 150 Calendar Days after Award.

(3) Notification: A 14‐day lead time notification to the Government is needed prior to shipment arrival; along with the Contractor’s proposed setup/installation schedule.

2.3.2 Set up and Installation: The Contractor will unload the baler near the set‐up location using its own equipment. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to manage removal of packing/unloading/loading materials and putting them in the proper container at the recycling center.

(1) Power: The Contractor shall install the baler per manufacturer’s requirements, to include hookup to disconnect box by qualified installer(s).

(2) Installation Surface: Concrete Pad. The Contractor shall install the baler and conveyor per manufacturer’s specifications, to include bolting the baler to the concrete pad.

2.3.3 Start‐up and Basic Operator Training: The Contractor shall provide a turn-key installation and run a minimum of two (2) bales through the machine to ensure proper operational functionality. During this time, the Contractor will train a minimum of two on‐site staff on basic manufacturer operations and maintenance necessary for operations.

3.0 Government Property

3.1 Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall be responsible for Government property in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and as specified in the contract/order.

3.2 Government Property to be Provided: Government property to be provided includes:

None

3.3 Return or Retention of Government Property: The existing baler shall remain at the recycling facility and will be disposed of properly by the recycling center.

4.0 General Information

4.1 Continuation of Mission-Essential Services During a Crisis: The Functional Commander/Director has determined these services are not mission-essential and will not continue in the event of a crisis.

4.2 Security Requirements

4.2.1 Security Regulations: The Contractor shall ensure personnel, information, system, property, facility and, if applicable, international security requirements are met. The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on a Government facility comply with the security requirements of the facility.

4.2.2 Operations Security (OPSEC): The purpose of OPSEC is to reduce the vulnerability of USAF missions to adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. DoDD 5205.02E and DoD Manual 5205.02-M require contractors supporting DoD activities to use OPSEC to protect critical information for specified contracts, subcontracts, and information used in the performance of duties in support of Air Force requirements/missions. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel who perform work on (or in) a Government facility comply with the OPSEC procedures and training requirements of the facility as specified in AFI 10-701.

4.2.3 Security Clearance: It is not expected contractor/subcontractor personnel will require security clearances for proper accomplishment of contract/order requirements.

Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall not be authorized access to classified information and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified items or be permitted to work on classified projects and/or programs without an appropriate security clearance and a need-to-know.

4.2.3 Security Incident or Violation: The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Security Office of any potential or actual security incident or violation.

4.2.4 Access to Government System(s): Access to Government system(s) will not be required to perform tasks under the contract/order.

4.2.5 Access to Government Facility or Military Installation: The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who require access to a Government facility or military installation comply with the security requirements of the facility or installation.

4.2.6 Identification (ID) Card/Badge

4.2.6.1 The Contractor shall ensure an ID card is obtained by all contractor/subcontractor personnel who require recurring access to a Government facility, but not local area network

(LAN) access. All personnel entering Little Rock AFB must be a United States Citizen and have a REAL ID or driver’s license issued from their home state or a current United States passport.

Non-US citizens: Getting authorization to base may take up to 30 days with proper authorization.

Email address to start the pass process is: 19SFS.VCC.Requests@us.af.mil or the contractor shall submit a letter to the COR or Government Representative, listing all contractor/subcontractor personnel requiring access to Little Rock AFB. The COR or Government Representative will approve the request and forward it to the issuing/registration office for processing. Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall report to the issuing/registration office to obtain the ID card(s).

4.2.6.2 The Contractor shall submit a letter to the PCO immediately if contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require access, upon transfer/termination of contractor/subcontractor personnel or upon completion/termination of the contract/order. The letter shall identify the name(s) and social security number(s) of the contractor/subcontractor personnel. The Contractor shall return the ID card(s) to the issuing/registration office upon expiration, upon transfer/termination of contractor/subcontractor personnel, or once contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require access to the facility. The Contractor shall return all ID cards to the issuing/registration office upon completion/termination of the contract.

4.3 Environmental Management System (EMS): Contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on any Government facility shall comply with the EMS requirements established by Little Rock AFB Environmental.

4.3.1 Hazardous Material Identification: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required to be with the installed of all potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls. SDSs must be submitted by the contractor to the CO upon contract award for review by HAZMO personnel.

4.3.2 Spill Response: The contractor is responsible to report and promptly cleanup all spills in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations, in the event that it is necessary to utilize government material, equipment or personnel to clean up a contractor-caused spill, the contractor shall be required to reimburse the government for all associated costs.

4.4 Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs: Not required in this contract.

4.5 Safety

4.5.1 The Contractor is subject to all installation fire, safety, security, and traffic regulations.

4.5.2 The Government contracts on the understanding that the Contractor is complying with applicable laws concerning workplace safety.

4.5.3 The Contractor is subject to all citations and penalties for violation of applicable workplace safety laws. The burden of compliance rests with the Contractor. Enforcement of workplace safety laws is the responsibility of the agency specified in the applicable law.

4.5.4 The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of hazards in Contractor operations that endanger Government personnel or property and require appropriate action. This provision does not constitute assumption of liability for Occupational Safety and Health compliance on the part of the Government or negate other agency responsibility for enforcement of applicable laws.

4.5.6 Accident prevention principles must be thoroughly integrated into all operations. Unsafe conditions and practices, as identified by the designated representative, must be corrected immediately.

4.5.7 Contractor Employees: While on the installation, the contractor shall not employ people for work on this contract if such employee is identified with the contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the organization or by wearing appropriate badges containing the organization's name and the employee's name. Contractor personnel must wear issued base identification cards while on the installation.

4.6 Inspection of Services: In accordance with the Inspection of Supply/Services clause(s) identified in the contract/order, the Government reserves the right to inspect Contractor performance.

4.7 Service Contract Reporting: Not required in this contract.

4.8 Invoicing/Payment and Receipt/Acceptance: The Contractor shall submit/process payment requests and receipt/acceptance documents via WAWF.

4.9 Quality Control Plan/Quality Management System (QMS): Not required in this contract.

4.9.1 The Government reserves the right to request corrective action if the quality system fails to meet objectives. The Contractor shall permit the program office or its designated representative to periodically review its quality program.

4.10 Trafficking in Persons: The Contractor shall comply in accordance with the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract as it relates to Trafficking in Persons. Additional information about Trafficking in Persons is available at the site for the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. http://www.state.gov/j/tip.

4.11 Holidays and Facility Closings: Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall observe federal holidays and facility closings as authorized for government personnel. Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall only be permitted access to Government facilities when Government personnel are present.

4.12 Counterfeit Electronic Parts: The Contractor shall establish and maintain a counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system to mitigate the risk of counterfeit electronic parts (made in China) being installed in end items or otherwise entering the USAF/DoD inventory.

4.13 Reports: Contractor shall provide complete and comprehensive report on all systems upon installation documenting proper operational functionality.

4.14 Warranty: The Contractor shall provide at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the public in customary commercial practice. Minimum warranty: 1 Year Labor, 2 Year Parts, 3 Years Structural and Hydraulics including Cylinders.

** Damaged/scratched/dented/broken equipment shall not be accepted. The Contractor is responsible for replacing equipment at no additional costs to the Government. **

5.0 Appendices

Appendix A: Appendix A: Example of Horizontal Side Eject Baler with Conveyor Appendix B: Commander’s Environmental Statement

Appendix A: Example of Horizontal Side Eject Baler with Conveyor

Appendix B: Commander’s Environmental Statement