Fall Protection Certification PWS Sept 2024 Final.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

INSPECTION, REPAIR, TESTING AND

CERTIFICATION

OF

FALL PROTECTION

AT

176WG JBER

06 September 2024

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

INSPECTION, REPAIR, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION

OF FALL PROTECTION AT JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-

RICHARDSON, ALASKA

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to maintain continuous and safe operations of Hangar fall protection systems located at 176 WG JBER, Alaska. The scope of performance includes, but is not limited to: the inspection, testing, repair, and certification of Hangar fall protection located at Building 17508 (Hangar 21), JBER, Alaska. The contractor shall perform site visits as necessary to determine access for testing, perform detailed drawing reviews, detailed condition, and dimensional inspections of the equipment. The contractor shall perform calculations and generate testing procedures to verify the structural integrity and load ratings of the equipment and building supporting structure. The contractor shall design and fabricate test fixtures, as required. The contractor shall evaluate each component of each fall protection system, including terminal and intermediate anchors, wire cables, shock absorbers, hardware, and the structural attachment of each system to the building structure. The contractor shall perform field testing by simulating load ratings from the buildings. No equipment will be dropped from any building without prior approval from 176 WG JBER.

1.1 The contractor shall have extensive experience evaluating and certifying fall protection systems IAW ANSI Z359 standards.

1.2 1.1.2. The contractor shall:

•Verify existing calculations •Identify missing calculations required by regulation and/or required to determine safe operation and perform missing calculations on the system as it is currently built .•Evaluate each component of each fall protection system, including terminal and intermediate anchors, trolleys, lanyards, shock absorbers, hardware, and the structural attachment of each system to the building structure.

•Identify any discrepancies needed to bring the system into safe and regulatory compliance.

•Review local practices, training programs, and procedures to ensure they are functional and being used in accordance with design criteria and applicable regulations.

•Provide a final report detailing the results of their review and validation process, including any recommendations or findings, within 45 days of the contract start date (ADC). The report shall comply with DAFMAN 91-203, ANSI Z359 and all relevant regulations and standards, including OSHA and Air Force regulations.

Note: that these buildings are may be located inside the Restricted Area (RA) and require additional security checks or coordinated escorts for access to the site.

1.3 REPAIRS. The contractor shall repair all mechanical / structural / safety deficiencies as a result of the inspection, testing, and certification procedures with the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). For all repair work, the contractor shall provide a detailed written repair quote to the CO and request authorization to proceed. The written repair quote shall include, at a minimum, the following:

a complete listing and estimated cost of all material, the labor hours needed to complete the repairs, and the projected time the equipment will be out of service.

The contractor shall be financially compensated for material and labor costs only if CO authorization is granted. At no time shall work be completed without CO approval. The contractor shall provide a repair completion report for all repairs to the COR in accordance with par. 1.3.

1.4 CERTIFICATION. The contractor shall certify each fall protection system to ensure that all units have passed the requirements of DAFMAN91-203(March 25 2022), OSHA 1910 Subpart D Walking-Working Surfaces, OSHA 1910.28 Duty to have Fall Protection and Falling Object Protection, OSHA 1910.140 Personal Fall Arrest Systems, ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code, and manufacturer’s recommendations. See Appendix D for Standards. The contractor shall physically attach outdoor/weatherproof labels with certification dates for each of the fall protection systems that pass certification. The contractor shall provide a certification document / report for each fall protection system to the

COR.

1.5 REPORTS / DOCUMENTATION. The contractor shall prepare and submit legible reports and documentation detailing all certification, maintenance, modification, and repairs to each fall protection system. The report shall include, but may not be limited to: a complete listing of all items inspected and any discrepancies that were found, as well as a detailed list of all parts installed or replaced, the parts cost, and the actual man hours used. The contractor shall also provide a list identifying any hardware that should be replaced in the future along with a timeline to complete these replacements. The report shall be approved by a registered professional engineer, who meets the definition of qualified person from ANSI Z359. The contractor shall prepare a document binder for each fall protection system. This binder will have all certified system drawings/ blueprints, design specifications, document all equipment and its compliance with the regulation and standards listed above, and any other required documents for a 5 year recertification, At no time will any maintenance, modification, or repair be considered complete until a report has been received and accepted by the COR.

The contractor shall provide any preventative maintenance, inspection / testing, repair, load testing, and certification conducted on fall protection systems and to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) upon request and after contract completion.

2.0 RESERVED

3.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. All

reasonable quantities of utilities will be available to the contractor without charge.

Any temporary lines and connections that may be required shall be installed, maintained and removed by the contractor at his expense and in a manner satisfactory to the COR.

3.1. RESTRICTED AREA (RA) BADGES. The government shall furnish a Restricted Area Badge (AF Form 1199A) to all authorized contractor employees with proper security clearances and a validated need for access to RA areas to perform maintenance services.

3.2. RESTRICTED AREA ESCORTS. The Contractor shall

provide escort services for contractor employees to provide maintenance services within base restricted areas. The contractor is required to obtain restricted area badges for employees. The contractor shall obtain the appropriate number of employees with badges to escort the workforce.

3.3. PHYSICAL SECURITY. The contractor shall be held fully accountable for any failure to maintain the physical security of all base restricted areas, secured facilities or sites that they are responsible for providing services within.

The contractor shall be responsible for the safekeeping and inventorying of all government-furnished keys and combinations issued for the performance of services within secured areas. All losses or damages caused by the contractor, or by the contractor’s failure or negligence in maintaining proper security of these areas will be paid for by the contractor. Upon termination or completion of the contract, the contractor shall secure the previously issued keys and return them to the COR or CO within twenty-four (24) hours.

GENERAL INFORMATION

4.0. HOURS OF OPERATION. The normal hours of operation for the contractor to perform normal maintenance and repair services required under this contract are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The contractor is not required to provide normal service on the following days: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The COR or CO must approve in advance, excluding legal holidays, any exceptions to work hours and designated workdays. The contractor shall submit their request to COR and CO no later than two (2) working days in advance of the requested change(s). LIMITATIONS : Due to the operational requirements of the aircraft hangar, the contractor may need to schedule their site visits and inspections around maintenance activities. The contractor should be prepared to adjust their schedule as needed to accommodate maintenance activities, as well as any potential changes in schedule based on mission support requirements. The contractor will generally only have access to the hangar during regular working hours of Monday to Friday, 7:30a-4:30p Any work outside of these hours will require additional coordination and approval from the building manager and maintenance chief.

4.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. The contractor and their employees shall always comply with all base regulations and shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Uniforms, badges, and good behavioral conduct will be mandatory. The contractor shall provide a complete and current employee roster of employees working under this contract to the COR and CO within ten (10) working days of the contract award. The contractor’s employee roster shall identify the primary and alternate site manager or foreman and the Quality Control inspector and their telephone or beeper numbers. As required, the contractor shall provide updated copies of their employee roster to the COR.

4.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Government controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. 1b. For Contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 10-245, AFI 31-101 and AFMAN 31-113), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. Antiterrorism Awareness Level I Training (AT Level I). This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within a US Government controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to US Government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I training within XX calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. AT Level I may be accomplished by a Level I qualified instructor, completing the Force Protection computer-based training (CBT) course on the Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS), or Joint Knowledge Online at http://jko.jten.mil. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit AT Representative.

4.3. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS AND

IDENTIFICATION. All contractor employees shall wear a distinctive company logo on their outer garment at all times. The contractor employee shall be neat and professional in appearance and meet current commercial standards. In addition, the contractor’s employees shall wear a company-issued identification badge with the company’s name, employee’s name and employee’s photo prominently displayed on their outer clothing.

4.4. TOBACCO POLICY. The contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees only use tobacco products at designated smoking areas.

4.5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTS. The contractor shall

perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal report to the CO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the CO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

4.6. HIRING GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL. The contractor is restricted from hiring the COR, inspectors, monitors or any other government employees whose employment could result in conflict of interests in accordance with DOD 5500.7R.

4.7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS / VEHICLES AND PASSES. Access

and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

4.8. The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

4.9. The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and [insert any additional requirements to comply with local security procedures] to obtain a vehicle pass.

4.10. During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

4.11. When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with (insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and DODMAN5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program, citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable).

4.12. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

4.13. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

4.14. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CRISIS DECLARED BY

THE NATIONAL COMMAND AUTHORITY OR THE LOCAL

INSTALLATION COMMANDER. This service does not meet the criteria for continuation of performance during a crisis.

4.15. EXECUTIVE ORDER (EO) 13423 (Strengthening Federal

Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management). The contractor shall assist in compliance with this EO through the:

(a) Use of products with post-consumer recycled content

(b) Use of products that are recyclable

(c) Use of low toxicity or non-toxic products

(d) Use and installation of low-maintenance products

5.0. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. The contractor is

required to comply with all applicable bases, local, state and Federal environmental laws and regulations, including Air Force Instructions, in effect at the time of performance of this contract. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and complying with any required operating permits. The contractor shall be responsible and liable for penalties, fines, or environmental damage claims that may be required or assessed by the local, state or Federal governments as a result of the contractor’s performance, or failure to perform, during the course of this contract. The government will inspect for environmental compliance at their discretion and will notify the COR of any discrepancies found. In addition, the contractor may be subject to contractual sanctions including, but not limited to, termination, suspension, and debarment and adverse past performance assessment. Environmental Appendix – Reference Appendix C.

5.1. SOLID WASTE. The contractor is responsible for the proper handling and disposal of solid waste. The contractor shall also be responsible for any enforcement action that may be taken by the State of Alaska, other State or the Federal Government related to handling, transportation and the proper disposal of solid waste materials. If notification, certifications, documentation, manifests, permits or any other written materials are required by law to be obtained, prepared and/or submitted, the contractor shall prepare same and provide a written copy to the COR. Any action, which violates permit requirements for compliance, must be reported to the Environmental Flight immediately.

5.2. NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPILLS. In the

event that the contractor spills or releases any un-permitted substance, hazardous substance or hazardous waste into the environment, the contractor shall immediately report the incident to the Fire Department, the COR, and the CO.

The contractor shall be liable for the costs of clean up and remediation of any spills or the release of such substance into the environment. The government shall provide the contractor with the following utilities: electricity, and water. The government will only provide reasonable amounts in accordance with the PWS.

5.3. MATERIALS. All materials used in the performance of services on the installation shall be in compliance with industry standards, local, Federal and State laws, and will be used according to manufactures' recommendations.

Materials will be used for intended purposes and will be stored and utilized in accordance with industry standards. The contractor will submit Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials to be used fifteen (15) days prior use for approval by the COR.

6.0. APPENDICES:

A. STANARDS

APPENDIX A: STANDARDS

• 1910 Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces

• 1910.21 - Scope and definitions.

• https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.21

• 1910.22 - General requirements.

• https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.22

• 1910.23 - Ladders.

• https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.23

• 1910.24 - Step bolts and manhole steps.

• https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.24

• 1910.25 - Stairways.

• https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.25

• 1910.26 - Dockboards.

• https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.26

• 1910.27 - Scaffolds and rope descent systems.

• https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.27

• 1910.28 - Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.28

• 1910.29 - Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.29

• 1910.30 - Training requirements.

• https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.30

• 1910.140 - Personal fall protection systems.

• https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.140

• DAFMAN91-203

• https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_se/publication/dafman91-https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910SubpartD https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.21 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.22 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.23 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.24 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.25 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.26 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.27 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.28 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.29 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.29 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.30 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.30 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.140 https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_se/publication/dafman91-203/dafman91-203.pdf

203/dafman91-203.pdf

• ANSI Z359

• https://store.assp.org/PersonifyEbusiness/ASSP-Store/ANSIASSP-Z359-

Fall-Protection-and-Arrest-Standards-Package/ProductDetail/26525559 https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_se/publication/dafman91-203/dafman91-203.pdf https://store.assp.org/PersonifyEbusiness/ASSP-Store/ANSIASSP-Z359-Fall-Protection-and-Arrest-Standards-Package/ProductDetail/26525559 https://store.assp.org/PersonifyEbusiness/ASSP-Store/ANSIASSP-Z359-Fall-Protection-and-Arrest-Standards-Package/ProductDetail/26525559