Fall Restraint System PWS 2025.pdf

8 April 2025

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CERTIFICATION OF PERMANENT MOUNTED HORIZONTAL

FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Vision Statement The 403d Maintenance Group (MXG) requires the engineering recertification of four (4) fall protection systems. These systems must be certified in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Department of the Air Force Manuals (DAFMAN). Additionally, each system requires a physical inspection to satisfy an annual inspection requirement. At the initial year, engineering recertification and annual inspection is required for the four (4) fall protection systems, an annual physical inspection of the fall protection systems is required for four (4) follow-on years.

1 Introduction The safety of the 403 MXG men and women is of the utmost importance. While supporting the various missions required, it is dually important that the work accomplished in support of the mission is safely executed. Ensure the fall protection systems are certified and inspected regularly as required by OSHA, the ANSI, and the Department of Air Force.

1.1 Scope

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary to inspect and recertify for use 403 MXG fall protection systems in buildings: 4278 Fuel System Repair, 4254 Reclamation and Repair (R&R) Hangar, 4247 Isochronical Inspection (ISO) Hangar, and 4217 Wash Rack. The fall protection systems are extremely important for the safety and health of the technicians working within its confines. During maintenance and wash operations, personnel use these devices to prevent falls of four (4) or more feet per OSHA regulations 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 and DAFMAN 91-203.

2 Performance Requirements

2.1 Non-Personal Services

The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the Contractor's method of performing the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to or prepare work schedules for individual contractor employees. The Contractor shall be responsible for managing its employees and guard against any actions that constitute personal services or give the perception of individual services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (CO) immediately.

2.2 Required Qualifications

2.2.1 The Contractor shall be an authorized, licensed, qualified, and trained to inspect horizontal lifeline equipment, components, and structure in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

2.2.2 The Contractor shall be qualified, authorized, and licensed to reverse engineer horizontal lifeline equipment and structures in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, ANSI Z359, and

DAFMAN 91-203.

2.3 Required Tasks

2.3.1 Annual Physical Inspection and Engineering Recertification

2.3.1.1 Annual inspection of existing installed fall protection rails, connecting devices, and fall arrestors in the identified facilities per manufactory instructions and verify serviceability per fall protection system.

2.3.1.2 Inspect existing installed fall protection rails in the identified facilities mentioned herein per manufactory instructions and recertify them for use.

2.3.1.3 Inspect fall arrestors and connecting devices in the identified facilities mentioned herein per manufactory instructions and recertify them for use.

2.3.1.4 Verify fall protection systems through engineering to meet all required load and force requirements of 29 CFR 1910, ANSI Z359, and DAFMAN 91-203.

2.3.1.5 Provide 403 MXG and 81st Contracting Squadron (81 CONS) a certified load report for each fall protection rail in each facility mentioned herein.

2.3.1.6 Provide 403 MXG and 81 CONS a detailed inspection report with finding (if any) and recommend repairs and the serviceability of each fall protection rail within each facility mentioned herein.

2.3.1.7 Dispose of removed items per applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

2.3.2 Base Period (2025-2026)

The Contractor shall verify and recertify that the fall protection systems of buildings 4278 Fuel System Repair, 4254 R&R Hangar, 4247 ISO Hangar, and 4217 Wash Rack meet the OSHA load rating. The Contractor shall provide a certified document for each of the following buildings:

4278 Fuel System Repair, 4254 R&R Hangar, and 4247 ISO Hangar, stating minimal loading rating.

The Contractor shall physically inspect the fall protection systems in Buildings 4278 Fuel System Repair, 4254 R&R Hangar, 4247 ISO Hangar, and 4217 Wash Rack, certify for use, verify each system meets OSHA, ANSI, DAFMAN standards, and manufacturer requirements to satisfy the annual system inspection and the document for each building shall be provided stating the following of the 403 MXG fall protection systems: repairs required to recertify for use (if any), any additional minor repair requirements needed to maintain system longevity, and a direct statement stating the system is or is not recertified for use.

2.3.3 Option Periods (2026-2030)

The Contractor shall physically inspect the fall protection systems in Buildings 4278 Fuel System Repair, 4254 R&R Hangar, 4247 ISO Hangar, and 4217 Wash Rack, certified for use, verify each system meets OSHA, ANSI, DAFMAN standards, and manufacturer requirements to satisfy the annual system inspection and the document for each building shall be provided stating the following of the 403 MXG fall protection systems: repairs required to recertify for use (if any), any additional minor repair requirements needed to maintain system longevity, and a direct statement stating the system is or is not serviceable use.

2.3.4 Repairs

The Contractor will provide their labor cost per hour per base/option year at the time of solicitation.

Repairs (if required) will require the Contractor to provide a quote detailing the part required and the number of labor hours needed to complete the repair(s). The quote will be sent to 81 CONS and the 403 MXG point of contact (POC) for review. The repair may only be completed once the CO has reviewed and approved the quote. Once the 403 MXG POC accepts the repair, it may be billed against the contract line item designated for repairs for the respective option year.

2.4 Authorized Work

Work shall be accomplished in accordance with all contractually incorporated documents. Unless authorized by a contracting officer, any work accomplished outside of the contractual documents is accomplished at the contractors' own risk and cost.

2.5 Equipment/Performance Location

The fall protection systems are located on Keesler Air Force Base (KAFB), MS in the following buildings: 4278 Fuel System Repair, 4254 R&R Hangar, 4247 ISO Hangar, and 4217 Wash Rack.

The Contractor shall coordinate all work times with the 403 MXG designated POC. All efforts shall be performed Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM local time. Work during holidays or weekends is strictly prohibited.

2.6 Base Access

The Contractor shall obtain personal identification passes for all Contractor Personnel and vehicle passes for all Contractor Personnel’s personal vehicles, to include prospective Contractor Personnel, requiring entry onto KAFB. Contractor Personnel shall submit base access request through the 403 MXG POC to the Security Forces and Pass and Registration. Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license must be presented for all vehicles to be registered. Refer questions regarding base access to 81 SFS/PASS & ID at 228-377-3844.

2.6.1 Background Checks.

A copy of Driver’s License and Social Security card is required for a background check (as necessary). Background checks will be categorized as favorable or unfavorable. Unfavorable background checks contain any one of the “disqualifying factors.” Any person with an unfavorable background check will be denied entry/access to the installation.

2.6.1.1 “Disqualifying factors” include:

a. Barred from entry/access to any military installation or facility.

b. Wanted by federal or civil law enforcement authorities.

c. Name appears on any federal agencies “watch list” or “hit list” for criminal behavior or terrorist activity.

d. Conviction of firearms or explosives violation within the past seven (7) years.

e. Incarcerated regardless of offense or violation.

f. Conviction of aggravated assault, armed robbery, felony drug possession, drug possession with intent to sell, or drug distribution within the past seven (7) years.

g. Conviction of espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism, murder, sexual assault, rape, or child molestation.

h. Terrorist or terroristic threats or repetitive history of criminal history.

i. Currently serving parole or probation for a felony case.

j. U.S. citizenship, immigration status, or Social Security Account Number cannot be verified.

2.6.1.1.1 An unfavorable background check/denial may be appealed through the 81 SFS/PASS & ID. The appeal shall include a signed letter of rebuttal and any associated supporting documentation to the 81 SFS/PASS & ID.

2.6.1.1.2 Given a reasonable cause, condition, or reason, these requirements do not circumvent the installation/location commander’s unilateral authority to deny or withdraw any individual’s entry/access to an installation/location.