FRCASEPWSDraft_12MAR25.docx

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Performance Work Statement For Commander Naval Air Systems Command Fleet Readiness Center Aviation Support Equipment (FRCASE) Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (& Logistic Support (MROL)

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Scope Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Fleet Readiness Center Aviation Support Equipment (FRCASE) mission is to provide agile, relevant, quality Aviation Support Equipment (ASE) maintenance, repair, overhaul and logistics (MROL) services to meet Naval Aviation Enterprise and the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan requirements with improved efficiency and reduced costs. FRCASE provides seamless integrated Support Equipment (SE) MROL services with a goal of reducing repair cycle time while improving the availability of Ready for Use SE in the fleet and its supporting infrastructure. The headquarters element of FRCASE is located aboard the Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Naval Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons Annex, Solomons, MD. FRCASE Solomon’s provides centralized management of multiple FRCASE locations.

This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for ASE MROL. The work includes modernization, conversion, in-service repair, disassembly, and all other categories of MROL as stated. The Contractor shall provide SE Depot level (D-level) and Intermediate (I-Level) scheduled (preventative) and unscheduled (restorative) maintenance; which includes the servicing, functional and operational testing, repair and replacement of unserviceable parts, assemblies, subassemblies and components; making structural repairs, manufacturing of SE parts; incorporation of approved modifications, support configuration, reclamation, and conversions; perform corrosion control to include paint and final finish of SE. This is inclusive of logistical support and capabilities that will complement and enhance the SE repair maintenance functions associated with the COMFRC SE rework and OCS.

Applicable Documents Department of Defense Specifications (and all revisions)

Department of Defense Standards

Other Government Documents (e.g. NAVAIR Documents)

Industry Documents

Maintenance Records, Forms and Technical Data The Contractor shall follow and maintain all technical data, technical manuals, SE bulletins, SE changes, technical directives, drawings, specifications, and standards. Procedures, instructions, and forms will be provided by either the Government Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) identified in GTXT.201-9500 or the Government Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) and shall be utilized in the performance of all work associated with this PWS Any referenced publications used shall include the latest changes.

The FRCASE SOP’s and the NAVAIRINST, 3710.1(series) documents the Government’s management processes that are to be used by the Contractor at FRCASE work locations. The Contractor shall use each FRCASE SOP/ NAVAIRINST, 3710.1(series) as a guideline to develop their Ground Operating Procedures (GOP) and ensure an integrated process interface between their process and the process inputs and outputs as identified in the SOPs.

Requirements General Requirements Compatibility The Contractor shall maintain the capability to prepare documents and software packages compatible with the Government IT environment. The current operating environment required for this contract includes:

Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Project 2010 Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI (reader) Internet access

The Contractor shall maintain the ability to interface with and transfer data to and from requiring office software applications and their upgraded versions. The Contractor shall ensure that all media are virus free when delivered. The Contractor shall maintain the capability to prepare documents and software packages compatible with the Government IT environment through the security classification of Tier-3. The Contractor shall be capable of Internet and LAN communications with the FRCASE. Contractor personnel shall be capable of maintaining real-time communications, both voice and data transfer capabilities, with FRCASE during working hours whether at Contractor work site or on travel.

Work Location, Facilities and Telework Work Location – The work will be performed at FRCASE work locations and customer sites. The FRCASE work location include, but are not limited to the following:

· NRC Solomons, MD (SOLM)

· Marine Corps Support Facility (MCSF) Blount Island, Jacksonville, FL (BIC)

· Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, SC (BFT)

· MCAS Cherry Point, NC (CPNC)

· Support Equipment Rework Facility (SERF) Naval Station Everett, WA (EVRT)

· Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Cheatham Annex Williamsburg, VA (CHT)

· NAS Jacksonville, FL (JAX)

· NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX (JRBFTW)

· SERF NAS Lemoore, CA (LMR)

· NAS JRB New Orleans, LA (NOLA)

· Norfolk Naval Ship Yard (NNSY) Portsmouth, VA (Includes Norfolk Naval Station)

· Naval Air Station North Island, CA (NTHI)

· El Centro, CA (ELCEN)

· OCONUS Locations such as Yokosuka and Sasebo Japan

The Contractor shall have Site Supervisors (BLS-49-1011) at the locations identified above. The Contractor shall designate a non-supervisory site lead for all sites which do not have a site supervisor assigned.

Facilities The Government will provide access to workspaces, telephones, printers, facsimile machines, copy machines, shredders, computers, and network access necessary to carry out assigned tasks.

Meeting Support In support of the tasking outlined in this PWS the Contractor shall have the capability to host and conduct meetings at the unclassified level FRCASE Solomon’s site.

Telework/Remote Work The Contractor may allow employees to telework upon written approval by ASE Leadership and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), telework will be permitted solely on a case-by-case basis and only in exceptional circumstances, including inclement weather resulting in base closure in accordance with PWS paragraph

Contract Status Reporting The Contractor shall provide the following documentation:

Monthly Progress and Financial Status Report The Contractor shall provide a progress and financial status report in accordance with the Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) (Data Item CDRL A00X). The report shall include work accomplished since submittal of the last report, both monthly and cumulative man-hour labor costs expended by labor category and material and travel costs. The Contractor shall report the status of each of the Performance Metrics identified in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Work Schedule to include Compressed Work Schedule (CWS), Holidays, Overtime, and Installation Closure Work Schedule The Contractor shall provide the required services and staffing coverage during normal working hours. Normal working hours are usually 8.5 hours (including a 30-minute lunch break), from 0X00 to 1X00 each Monday through Friday, unless otherwise conducted in accordance with paragraph 3.1.4.1.1 or federal holidays occur as specified in paragraph 3.1.4.1.2. Some supported Government offices have flexibility to start as early as 0600/0630 and end as late as 1800, Monday–Friday.

Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) CWS is an alternative work schedule to the traditional five 8.5 hour workdays (which includes a 30-minute lunch) worked per week. Under a CWS schedule, an employee completes the following schedule within a two-week period of time: Eight weekdays are worked at 9.5 hours each (which includes a 30-minute lunch), one weekday is alternately worked as 8.5 hours (which includes a 30-minute lunch) and one weekday is not worked by the employee. The result is 80 hours worked every two weeks, with 44 work hours one week and 36 work hours the other.

The Contractor may allow its employees to work a CWS schedule provided the requirements of this PWS are met. If the Contractor chooses to allow its employees to work a CWS schedule in support of this contract, any additional costs associated with the implementation of the CWS schedule vice the standard schedule are unallowable costs under this contract and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Additionally, the CWS schedule shall not prevent Contractor employees from providing necessary staffing and services coverage as required by the Government to the COR/Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR).

Holidays The Government observes the Federal holidays identified on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview The Contractor is permitted to observe the above Federal Holidays in accordance with its corporate policy.

Installation Closure When Federal facilities are closed by the Government, or when Federal employees are officially excused from work due to a holiday or a special event, severe weather, a security threat, or any other Government facility related problem that prevents Federal personnel from working at the Government facility, contractor personnel assigned to work at that facility in support of such Federal employees shall follow their parent company’s policies.

While generally contractor personnel may not perform work on-site at a Government facility without oversight from Federal personnel, in very limited circumstances, work being performed by contractor personnel may be deemed mission essential and performance of such mission essential work may be authorized to continue at the Government facility despite the facility being otherwise closed for normal operations. The circumstances permitting work being performed by contractor personnel to be deemed mission essential are extremely limited and generally only apply to performance of efforts related to public health, safety, or matters related to national security. The cognizant Contracting Officer must concur with any determination that work being performed by contractor personnel is mission essential.

Overtime Extended Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) trips abroad necessitating overtime will only be approved upon endorsement by ASE Leadership and the COR. Justification for Overtime must be submitted from Contractor Site Leads, in writing, using the Overtime Sharepoint form, which includes ASE approval. Overtime beyond this scope is not expected for this assignment. If overtime is authorized under this contract, it will be defined at the task order level, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.222-2, Payment for Overtime Premiums.

Other Direct Costs Travel – (CLIN X500) Travel may include general and administrative expenses but shall not include profit or fee. Temporary travel to other locations in support of program tasking is required. If required, temporary travel locations include FRCASE work locations as identified in PWS paragraph XXX or customer worksites. This list is not all inclusive as locations may change over the life of the contract.

The COR/ACOR shall approve all travel performed in support of this IDIQ and associated TO prior to the commencement of the travel.

OCONUS travel may be required in potentially dangerous environments. Contractors may be eligible for Danger Pay as a percent of their basic compensation per Department of State guidelines for Danger Pay.

Synchronized Pre-Deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT), the Contractor may travel outside the continental United States IAW Clauses 252.225-7040 and applicable SPOT clauses incorporated herein, SPOT enables the validation of Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force (CAAF), their authorization and eligibility for access to specific DoD facilities, and their eligibility for specific Government-Furnished Support (GFS). The Contractor shall initiate a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for each prospective traveler. The Contractor shall use the SPOT link https://spot.altess.army.mil to enter and maintain data with respect to traveling and deployed personnel to generate LOA.

The Contracting Officer will provide an LOA for official travel OCONUS, when applicable, supporting the IDIQ and the associated TO. The LOA will identify local authorizations, privileges, etc. as specified by DoD requirements. All defense Contractors working under this IDIQ and associated TO shall carry an LOA, when applicable, with them at all times while deployed OCONUS.

Travel deemed as “urgent” and authorization is approved with supporting documentation up to 24 hours prior to travel. “Urgent” priority can only be determined by the Government. The Government Production Manager will inform the COR of such travel with supporting documentation. The Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) request must provide a detailed estimate IAW the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Travel Authorization The TDY request must provide a detailed estimate IAW the JTR of all airfare, car rental, lodging, etc. All travel requests must be funded prior to performance and shall be performed on a reimbursable basis. The Contractor shall be responsible for making arrangements for all airfare, car rental, lodging and subsistence required. The Contractor shall ensure the workforce maintains an appropriate number of Passports to support overseas travel. The Contractor shall provide all Letters of Identification and Travel Orders to the COR/ACOR via the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for authorization.

Remote MROL Support Site location(s) will be determined and directed by the TPOC in support of a particular work site and will be identified within the travel request and associated work order. The contractor shall submit a travel request (with cost estimate) to the COR via e-mail, detailing the need for Contractor support at the work site destination. After contract funds availability has been verified for usage, The Contractor’s response to the urgent travel request shall be received by the TPOC within 24 hours after approval. Urgent travel will determined and communicated by the Government. Travel will be funded under the travel line item identified in Section B of the contract and shall be IAW clause 5252.232-9509 Travel Approval and Reimbursement Procedures (NAVAIR) Basic (Oct 2013)

Material Incidental material will be required in the performance of this Contact, and all incidental material purchases shall be IAW C-TXT-242.95XX Procedures and Approvals Required Prior to Incurring Direct Material Costs (Sep 2021). All materials not depleted during the performance of this contract shall become Government property upon completion of this contract. The contractor shall transfer all materials not depleted to the COR by way of Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DD Form 250). Material costs may include general and administrative expenses but shall not include profit/fee.

Subcontractors Provisions stated herein shall be clearly and effectively communicated to all subcontractors providing support under this contract. All provisions of this PWS shall flow down to subcontractors providing support under this contract.

Management of Contractor Personnel The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances will the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. The Contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services.

Performance Transition Transition In (CLIN X100)- The Contractor shall submit a Phase-In Transition Plan describing the approach for transitioning work from the incumbent contractor during the mobilization period (CDRL A003). The mobilization period for the incoming transition of the successful contractor will be from date of contract award to the beginning of the period of performance (PoP) (anticipated minimum 45 calendar days). This period shall be utilized to allow the Contractor to attain logistical competence. The mobilization period shall be utilized to hire and train the Contractor personnel and obtain base access (e.g. Common Access Cards (CACs)), certifications and licenses (e.g. Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs), petroleum specialists, forklift operators) and appropriate security clearances. All personnel shall be hired, trained, and in place by the completion of the mobilization period. In cases where the Contractor has hired the incumbent’s personnel, the Contractor shall present documentation to the COR that verifies existing personnel’s qualifications are current and valid. The Government will notify the Contractor if training requirements are modified to ensure that the Contractor meets current qualifications. The Contractor shall submit all Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) for review and approval by the Government Ground & Flight Representative (GGFR) in accordance with NAVAIRINST 3710.1H. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for all MROL and Logistics, in accordance with the PWS upon completion of the Mobilization period. During this period, the Contractor may observe all maintenance tasks being performed by the transitioning Contactor as an On-The-Job Training (OJT) function, provided it does not interfere with maintenance services. (CDRL GOP Procedures) Transition Out (CLIN X200) - The Contractor’s overall transition strategy shall be built around maintaining the mission of FRCASE with minimal impact, not only in terms of timeliness of performance but also to ensure that critical data and knowledge transfer occurs. Upon termination or expiration of the contract, the Contractor shall ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities concurrent with the transition-in process of the successor company, while minimizing impact to the operation. The Contractor shall submit a Phase-Out Transition Plan (IAW CDRL A004), to include the minimum elements listed below:

- Work Turnover: The Contractor shall provide a plan of action to effectively transfer tasked work that is in process at the expiration or termination of the contract to the successor company. Establish and maintain effective communication with the incoming contractor or Government personnel for the period of transition via weekly status meetings.

- Quality Assurance: The Contractor shall provide a plan of action to ensure continuation of quality review processes during the transition period to the successor company.

- Risk Mitigation Strategies: The Contractor shall provide a plan of action to mitigate contract performance risks (quality and schedule) encountered during the transition period.

- Data/Information Transfer: The Contractor shall provide a plan of action for the efficient inventory and transfer of program data to the successor company.

Government Furnished Property (GFP)/Government Furnished Information (GFI)

The Government reserves the right to furnish Government Property and Information on an as needed basis at the TO level. The Contractor will be accountable for and required to manage and track GFP in accordance with applicable Government property clauses and reporting requirements.

If a TO is issued to support the Government with performance solely on-site, the Government will provide access to a Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI)-issued computer, desk, phone, fax machine, copier, scanner, and associated materials. This property is considered “incidental” property per FAR Part 45 and shall not be tracked as accountable to the contract.

NMCI Assets that are removed from the Government location are considered GFP and will be listed as accountable to the applicable TO and shall be managed by the Contractor in accordance with FAR Clause 52.245-1 and will be listed as “Scheduled Government-Furnished Property (SGFP)” as attached to the contract or applicable task order.

The Contractor shall not utilize any GFP and GFI for purposes other than those authorized for the performance of this contract. All GFP and GFI is the property of the U.S. Government and is not to be transferred by any individual or agency, public or private, without the express written approval of the Contracting Officer, except as required for the specific performance of the TOs. The Contractor shall maintain formal records of GFP. The Contractor shall exercise reasonable safeguards and care for the GFP. The Contractor shall comply with the following regulations: FAR 52.245-1, DFARS 252.245-7001, and DFARS 252.245-7002. Disposition of GFP/GFI shall be made at contract completion.

RESERVE

Program Unique Requirements The Contractor shall provide support services for support equipment and associated components and material undergoing MROL at FRCASE and assigned sites. The work includes modernization, conversion, in-service repair, disassembly, and all other categories of MROL as stated. The Contractor shall provide SE Depot level (D-level) and Intermediate (I-Level) scheduled (preventative) and unscheduled (restorative) maintenance; which includes the servicing, functional and operational testing, repair and replacement of unserviceable parts, assemblies, subassemblies and components; making structural repairs, manufacturing of SE parts; incorporation of approved modifications, support configuration, reclamation, and conversions; perform corrosion control to include paint and final finish of SE. This is inclusive of logistical support and capabilities that will complement and enhance the SE repair maintenance functions associated with the COMFRC SE rework and OCS.

The Contractor shall provide support services for support equipment and associated components and material undergoing MROL at FRCASE and assigned sites. The work includes modernization, conversion, in-service repair, disassembly, and all other categories of MROL as stated. The Contractor shall provide SE Depot level (D-level) and Intermediate (I-Level) scheduled (preventative) and unscheduled (restorative) maintenance; which includes the servicing, functional and operational testing, repair and replacement of unserviceable parts, assemblies, subassemblies and components; making structural repairs, manufacturing of SE parts; incorporation of approved modifications, support configuration, reclamation, and conversions; perform corrosion control to include paint and final finish of SE. This is inclusive of logistical support and capabilities that will complement and enhance the SE repair maintenance functions associated with the COMFRC SE rework and OCS.

The Contractor shall provide support services for support equipment and associated components and material undergoing MROL at FRCASE and assigned sites. The work includes modernization, conversion, in-service repair, disassembly, and all other categories of MROL as stated. The Contractor shall provide SE Depot level (D-level) and Intermediate (I-Level) scheduled (preventative) and unscheduled (restorative) maintenance; which includes the servicing, functional and operational testing, repair and replacement of unserviceable parts, assemblies, subassemblies and components; making structural repairs, manufacturing of SE parts; incorporation of approved modifications, support configuration, reclamation, and conversions; perform corrosion control to include paint and final finish of SE. This is inclusive of logistical support and capabilities that will complement and enhance the SE repair maintenance functions associated with the COMFRC SE rework and OCS.

The Contractor shall provide support services for support equipment and associated components and material undergoing MROL at FRCASE and assigned sites. The work includes modernization, conversion, in-service repair, disassembly, and all other categories of MROL as stated.

The Contractor shall provide support labor and material requirements of SE MROL activities which could include scheduling, supply support, maintenance, repair, logistics and administration support.

The Contractor shall evaluate the SE and associated MROL equipment to determine its ability to return to serviceable condition. The contractor shall report the material condition in the Acceptance and Inspection (A&I) report. CDRL The Contractor shall return the SE and associated MROL equipment under the Contractor assignment to a Ready for Issue (RFI) condition within the assigned workload standard / turnaround time as defined at the workload assignment by FRCASE within the Support Equipment Management System (SEMS). If a change in the rework hours for a particular Control Number (CNUM) is approved by the Government Site or Production Lead, the Contractor will populate the Additional Hours Request form with the number of hours that represent the requested change. (CDRL) 3.5 MROL and Logistics support shall be conducted at one of the FRCASE work locations in paragraph 3.3.1, Work Location. Support activities may occur at other Navy and Marine Corps bases (CONUS or OCONUS), other ASE work sites, or aboard naval vessels in port or at sea (CONUS or OCONUS).

The Contractor shall determine the material requirements and develop the parts and material lists required to support MROL production and logistics activities.

The Contractor shall receive authorization for all material procurements through FRCASE in accordance with CTXT.242-9520.

The Contractor shall be responsible for logistical support to develop the listing of items required, recommended source of supply and estimate cost/schedule including items availability via the Naval Supply System. If the item is not available via the Naval Supply System, the Contractor shall notify FRCASE Supply Lead immediately.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the development of all supply and material process requests. The Contractor shall execute all requests via Maximo, NALCOMIS, and Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP) systems to validate requirements and identify alternative parts and sources of supply/repair utilizing technical publications and drawings.

The Contractor shall provide expedited requisition support to include tracking of all requisition statuses and receipts of all material and services requested. The Contractor shall maintain warehouse stocking as per Maximo requirement levels, issue, receive and transfer parts between FRCASE work locations, support warehousing, shipping, Transaction Item Reporting, and individual task order reporting requirements.

The Contractor shall develop cost, and material estimates for the development of Other Customer Support Projects. Identify material requirement availability, sources of repair and cost to acquire materials and any material support issues (i.e., not available in the supply system, inability to identify sources of supply, or a lack of sufficient information to identify the requirement).

The Contractor shall provide and exercise best commercial practices to develop forecasts for material requirements and recommend inventory allowances, for Government consideration, that will enable FRCASE to meet planned workload material requirements. The Contractor shall make forecast and allowance recommendations to the Government Supply and Production Leads to ensure that only the parts necessary to meet production requirements are acquired.

The Contractor shall review, analyze and understand technical publications, detailed schematics, technical drawing packages, and Military/Federal specifications used to validate requirements, and identify discrepancies and make change recommendations to the Government. Any change recommendation should be submitted via JDRS or Government Commodity Manager for review/approval.

The Contractor shall verify/validate all material requirements ordered against end item CNUMs/Maximo Work Orders are in accordance with the approved applicable documents.

The contractor shall create and maintain a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or desk guides that comprehensively outline the processes involved in material processing, material scheduling, maintenance execution management, and planning across all sites managed by FRCASE. These guides will provide a detailed roadmap, specifying steps and delineating the roles and responsibilities of supply personnel. These desk guides shall be maintained with the most current version uploaded to an electronic library (e.g. ASE SharePoint). At a minimum, the desk guides shall be reviewed and validated as current by the Government and Contractor on an annual basis. (CDRL) The contractor shall assist the Government Supply Lead with responding to all Supply-related data calls, validations, and audits requested by various DOD agencies, including NAVAIR, COMFRC HQ, Comptrollers, and NAVSUP, in alignment with their duties and obligations.

The contractor shall provide employees equipped with common tools required for each trade (See Attachment 17 – Minimum Tool Box Requirements). The contractor shall ensure all tools supplied by contractor employees are inventoried and legibly marked prior to entry or use in FRCASE workspaces. Contractor employees shall have adequate safeguards in place to ensure all tools are accounted for and documented on a daily basis. The Contractor shall ensure that all industrial maintenance personnel are equipped with the common hand tools required for their individual specialties, and that all tools are controlled IAW NAVAIRINST 3710.1 (series).

The contractor shall provide an inventory listing of all contractor tools and tool container(s) to FRCASE Central Tool Control and FRCASE QA prior to the start of ordering year one and update the list each time a tool or tool box is added to the inventory or when a tool box is removed. (CDRL Check GOP may be included there) Contractor employees shall comply with clause CTXT.211-9510. The Prime Contractor’s name and the employee’s name shall be visible on the uniform at all times. All costs associated with the maintenance and laundering of uniforms will be at the Contractor’s expense.

The contractor shall assist the Government Supply Lead with responding to all Supply-related data calls, validations, and audits requested by various DOD agencies, including NAVAIR, COMFRC HQ, Comptrollers, and NAVSUP, in alignment with their duties and obligations.

ENVIRONMENTAL and SAFETY REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall provide any outcomes in accordance the submitted Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Plan to the COR/TPOC upon request.

Contractor shall establish a medical surveillance program to ensure that Contractor personnel receive appropriate medical screening per OSHA 29 CFR 1910 for the tasks that they perform under the contract.

The Contractor shall ensure throughout the work day all Contractor workspaces are maintained in a safe condition. The Contractor shall cleanup and remove all trash from assigned work areas at the end of each work shift, or more frequently if needed, to maintain work areas in a safe condition. The Contractor is responsible for the cleanliness of assigned work areas. The Contractor is responsible for securing work areas throughout the work shift and at the close of normal service hours.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Contractor personnel shall comply with all safety and local safety instructions while working or using equipment in conjunction with performance of their duties under the contract, to include the wearing of all PPE required by specific job requirements and compliance with the latest industrial hygiene survey.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety and accountability of all of its employees and shall provide all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) for team members with the exception of the PPE identified to be provided by the Government (see Attachment 14 GFP List and CTXT.242-9520). The Contractor is required to provide all PPE for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers. The Contractor shall use and maintain PPE in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.

The required PPE for all personnel entering FRCASE industrial spaces consists of the following items: Safety Shoes with leather uppers and steel toes minimally meeting ASTM F-2413-2017 (or subsequent series revisions) requirements. Hearing Protection, (i) ear plugs, (ii) ear muffs. Single hearing protection shall be worn by all Contractor personnel working in FRCASE industrial spaces when ambient noise levels equal or exceed 85dB. Single hearing protection consists of ear plugs or ear muffs. Double hearing protection shall be worn by all Contractor personnel working in FRCASE industrial spaces when ambient noise levels equal or exceed 100dB. Double hearing protection consists of ear plugs and ear muffs. Eye Protection with built-in or clip-on slide shields shall meet ANSI/ISEA Z-87.1-2016. Eye protection shall be worn at all times by Contractor personnel working in FRCASE industrial spaces, including marked walkways that pass through industrial areas where power tools and machinery are operated.

Gas Free Engineering The Contractor shall maintain a gas free certification engineering program including, but not limited to, certification of support equipment fuel tank safety, training and certification of personnel, maintenance and calibration of gas free engineering equipment. The Contractor is responsible for maintenance of gas-free test equipment and tank safety certification IAW Ground Operating Procedures prior to contractor personnel entering enclosed spaces. The Government will provide all gas-free certification consumables and equipment.

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Prevention The Contractor shall put procedures in place that aggressively directs actions to identify, eliminate, and report the causes of FOD. FOD presents a risk to equipment and personnel, wastes maintenance man-hours and reduces operational readiness. Preventing FOD is a command wide effort and must be supported by individuals involved with naval aviation, regardless of their duty assignment. FOD prevention shall be in accordance with IAW NAVAIRINST 3710.1H and Contractor Ground Operating Procedures (GOP), chapter 5.

Tool Control Program The Contractor shall establish minimum requirements for controlling tools used by technicians performing maintenance on engines, components, and equipment. The primary objective of the TCP is the elimination of foreign object damage to equipment caused by misplaced tools. TCP shall be IAW NAVAIRINST 3710.1H and Contractor Ground Operating Procedures (GOP), chapter 5.

Hearing Conservation The Contractor shall put procedures in place to identify and mitigate the effects of hazardous noise areas and equipment. The Contractor shall implement strategies that involve noise exposure control, training, audiograms, and injury investigation utilizing OPNAV M-5100.23 Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program Manual and NAVMC DIRECTIVE 5100.8, Marine Corps Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program Manual.

Fire Safety Contractor personnel shall be familiar with the location and operation of firefighting equipment available in and around FRCASE work locations. Contractor personnel shall be familiar with safety equipment (i.e. Automatic External Defibrillator) available in and around FRCASE work locations. Fire lanes shall be kept clear of equipment.

Electrical Safety Contractor personnel shall ensure that support equipment is properly grounded prior to performance of services; Prior to the contractor application of power to any support equipment, or if involved with applying power to the aircraft, the cockpit equipment switch positions shall be verified by contractor personnel for proper settings IAW the applicable checklist for applying ground power (all systems off); Contractor personnel shall not leave any support equipment unattended while power is applied; Contractor personnel are prohibited from using unauthorized electrically powered tools on support equipment at any time; Contractor personnel shall stow all power cables promptly upon completion of use; Contractor personnel shall not work on energized electrical circuits at any time without proper authorization IAW maintenance manuals.

Accident Reporting and Investigation The Contractor shall immediately contact appropriate local emergency responders and secure the accident area and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority as designated by the Safety Officer (such release will be accomplished through the COR). The Contractor shall report within two (2) hours to the COR all available facts relating to each instance of damage to Government property or personal injury.

If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel until the investigation is completed and all action items resolved.

OSHA and EPA Requirements The Contractor shall ensure the following OSHA/EPA requirements are met at each site location as applicable.

The Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring all facility testing, surveys, and remediation as required to ensure they are in compliance with OSHA/EPA standards.

Hazardous Materials The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all requests for these tests, surveys and remediation are submitted in a timely manner into Maximo. Industrial Hygiene Surveys / Compliance Monitoring (as required to include noise levels, toxic chemical and heavy metals exposure testing, air sampling, ventilation / air flow measurements, and dust analysis for heavy metals / asbestos); Hazardous Materials Analysis (to determine waste stream category applicability as non-regulated, regulated, or hazardous waste); Industrial Cleaning / Remediation (to remove heavy metals dust, asbestos, etc. beyond internal capability); Breathing Air Analysis (to include certification of Grade D breathing air, content of oxygen, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, noticeable order, water, and other contaminants including mold). Hazardous Material/Waste Management:

The Contractor shall manage and maintain each of the site’s hazardous material/waste accumulation sites.

The Contractor shall update the system of record for usage and disposal of Hazardous Material/Waste. The Hazardous Material/Waste Management and Control Programs for each of the sites are maintained under the cognizance of the Installation Commanders bases on which FRCASE operates as a tenant activity.

The Contractor shall comply with the installation specific Orders, Instructions, Bulletins and Notices concerning Hazardous Material/Waste Management and Control that are published at those installations.

The Contractor shall make available Hazardous Material/Waste documentation to the COR/TPOC upon request.

The Contractor shall provide personnel responsible for the handling of the hazardous materials and the respective Safety Data Sheet (SDS). This responsibility includes proper training in the handling and disposal of the hazardous materials.

The Contractor shall immediately contact appropriate local emergency responders and secure the accident area and wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority as designated by the Safety Officer (such release will be accomplished through the COR). The Contractor shall report within two (2) hours to the COR all available facts relating to each instance of spillage, damage to Government property, personal injury.

The Contractor shall comply with all FRCASE HAZMAT, environmental and safety instructions specified in work orders and shall keep all work and rest areas in clean, presentable, safe conditions at all times.

The Contractor shall use plainly marked metal waste cans only, fitted with self-closing lids for separate disposal of rags, purple towels, other waste material used in HAZMAT clean up.

The Contractor shall clean up flammable liquids immediately which are spilled or in drip pans that present a fire hazard and use drip or oil pans when performing maintenance. Use only non-combustible absorbent to dry up spills of flammable liquids and used oil receptacles (drip pans, pails, drums, etc.) will be marked appropriately.

The Contractor shall use HAZMAT for the purpose in which it was intended to be used by the manufacturer and IAW applicable Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

The Contractor shall use only authorized HAZMAT on support equipment and components.

The Contractor shall not use fuels as a cleaning solvent.

The Contractor shall store paint, lubricants, and other flammable materials in clearly marked/designated HAZMAT containers and in authorized storage areas.

When handling HAZMAT such as oil, fuel or hydraulic fluid, the fluid shall be drained into an approved Contaminated Flammable Liquid container. Care shall be taken to prevent purple towels, rags and other debris from being emptied in the container. The Contractor shall notify the area supervisor when the container is full. The fluid will be removed by or coordinated to be removed and disposed IAW local installation policy.

The Contractor personnel shall clean and dry drip pans, pails, and drums after being used for holding hazardous liquids and return them to their proper storage area. Rags, purple towels, and other waste material used to wipe oil, fuel and hydraulic fluid spills will be put in the proper flammable/non-flammable hazardous waste material containers located in the work spaces / facilities IAW with GOP.

Security Citizenship Requirements Only U.S. citizens may perform under this contract, unless waived by the Government. If the Contractor cannot find qualified U.S. citizens to perform the work, the Contractor shall submit a citizenship waiver request with justification to the Government Security Office. The waiver request should include:

a. The individual's name, date and place of birth, position title, and current citizenship.

b. A statement that a qualified U.S. citizen cannot be hired in sufficient time to meet the contractual requirements.

c. A statement of the unusual expertise possessed by the applicant.

d. A statement that access will be limited to a specific government contract (specify contract number).

e. A statement that the Contractor has obtained an export license for the information required to perform the contract.

Investigative Requirements Unclassified: All contractor personnel must be eligible to perform Non-Critical Sensitive work as defined by SECNAV M-5510.30C. All contractor personnel executing unclassified tasking under this contract are required to have a favorably adjudicated Tier-3 investigation from the OPM. The Contractor shall submit a request for personnel security investigation to the Government Security Office. The Government Security Office will initiate the contractor employee's Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (eQIP) and perform a preliminary screening of the contractor employee's eQIP for suitability and derogatory information. The contractor employee shall provide all requested information pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Government Security Office may deny the contractor employee access to Government facilities and information and may prohibit the contractor employee from performance of duties for failure to provide requested information or when derogatory or adverse information is present on the contractor employee's eQIP. In such cases, the contractor employee may not perform on the Contract.

Contractor personnel may require access to classified information in performance of this contract up to and including SECRET, with a safeguarding level of SECRET. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all personnel receive the requisite investigation and are favorably adjudicated in accordance with DoDM 5220.22, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual.