HVAC System Cleaning Services SOW.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

HVAC System Cleaning Services (18 June 2026)

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform HVAC system and bathroom exhaust fans cleaning services in Bldgs 48 and Bldg 31, as defined in this PWS.

1.2 Background: This requirement is to perform HVAC system and bathroom exhaust fans cleaning in bldgs. 48 and 31 in order to meet air quality standards as defined in the NADCA Standards for assessment/cleaning/restoration of HVAC Systems.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 2 months

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0700 -1600 on Monday through Friday, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at various locations on base. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Teleworking is not authorized.

1.4.1.1 Telework: The Government does not permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement. In furtherance of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), a telework program may be enacted to ensure that the Government's mission-critical operations stay operational during times of national emergency or incidents of national significance. Telework shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.1.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.1.3 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation, which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee from Government property or revoke access to Government systems for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.2.3 President’s Day

1.4.2.4 Memorial Day

1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th

1.4.2.6 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.2.7 Labor Day

1.4.2.8 Columbus Day

1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.2.11 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.3 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s).

1.4.5 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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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. When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with the government escort.

5. 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.

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

1.4.5.2 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) (Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-245, AFI 31-101 and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 31-113), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative)

1.4.5.3 Reserved

1.4.5.4 Reserved.

1.4.5.5 Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.6 Reserved

1.4.5.7 Reserved

1.4.5.8 Reserved

1.4.5.9 Reserved

1.4.5.10 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 224.103 Personally Identifiable Information and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised.

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.1 Reserved

1.4.6.2 Lock Combinations: The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no lock combinations are revealed to unauthorized persons. The contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

1.4.7 Reserved

1.4.8 Post Award Conference and Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post-award conference convened by the Contracting Officer (KO) in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other applicable Government personnel may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor’s performance, and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of any operational or performance issues being experienced. The Contractor shall promptly resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR, to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Reserved

1.4.13 Reserved

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.4.15 Reserved

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.3 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.4 Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.5 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.6 Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.7 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.8 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.9 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms:

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: Not Applicable

3.2 Materials: Not applicable

3.3 Equipment: Not applicable

3.4 Services: Not applicable

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E): Not applicable.

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Reserved

4.3 Reserved

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor/manpower and appropriate license(s)/qualification(s) necessary to Perform HVAC System Cleaning Services for buildings 38 and 41.

5.1 Clean Ductwork: The Contractor shall clean all supply and return ducts in accordance with recognized industry standards (e.g., NADCA ACR Standard).

5.1.1 Air-Volume Control Devices: The Contractor shall mark the position of all dampers and air-directional mechanical devices inside the HVAC system prior to cleaning. Upon completion of cleaning, the Contractor shall restore all devices to their exact pre-marked positions.

5.1.2 Particulate Collection: Where particulate collection equipment exhausts inside the building, the Contractor shall utilize HEPA filtration with a minimum 99.97% collection efficiency for 0.3-micron or larger particles. When exhausting outside the building, the Contractor shall operate mechanical cleaning equipment only with containment filtration in place. The Contractor shall position outdoor exhaust equipment downwind and away from building air intakes and entry points.

5.1.3 The Contractor shall protect surrounding areas, equipment, and furnishings from dust and debris during cleaning. Following duct cleaning operations, the Contractor shall clean all adjacent areas. Cleanup shall include vacuuming or sweeping floors and wiping down all horizontal surfaces soiled during the cleaning process.

5.1.4 Debris Disposal: The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all debris, dirt, and waste materials accumulated during the cleaning process in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

5.1.5 Odor and Vapor Control: The Contractor shall employ effective measures to control, contain, and minimize odors, chemical fumes, and mist vapors within the facility during the cleaning process.

5.1.6 Joint Inspection: Prior to the completion of work in each building, the Contractor and a representative from Base Civil Engineering (BCE) [or the designated COR] shall conduct a joint visual inspection of the ductwork to verify cleaning meets contract specifications.

5.2 Clean Ceiling Diffusers, Air Intakes, and Grates: The Contractor shall vacuum all grates, diffusers, and air intakes. Following vacuuming, the Contractor shall wash these items with soap and water, rinse, and thoroughly dry them. If the item is designed to be removable, the Contractor shall remove it prior to washing and reinstall it after it is completely dry.

5.2.1 Operational Controls and Cleanup: All work performed under Section 5.3 shall adhere to the area protection, debris disposal, ceiling tile replacement, odor control, and particulate collection requirements established in Sections 5.1.1 through 5.1.5.

5.3 Exhaust Fans: The Contractor shall clean the grates on all exhaust fans in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 5.2. Following grate removal, the Contractor shall vacuum or brush the internal components, fan blades, and housing, and then wipe down these components with a damp cloth and approved cleaning solution. The Contractor shall clean the connected exhaust ductwork, reinstall all components, and verify that the exhaust fan is fully functional upon completion.

5.3.1 Operational Controls and Cleanup: All work performed under Section 5.3 shall adhere to the area protection, debris disposal, ceiling tile replacement, odor control, and particulate collection requirements established in Sections 5.1.1 through 5.1.5.

5.4 Cleaning Products:. All cleaning products utilized by the Contractor shall be commercial-grade, non-toxic, and specifically formulated for HVAC/exhaust system applications. The Contractor shall submit Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all proposed chemicals to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for approval prior to the start of work.

5.5 Report: The Contractor shall submit a written cleaning report to the COR within five (5) business days of work completion. The report shall be delivered electronically (PDF format) and must include:

· Before-and-after photograph documentation of all cleaned ducts, diffusers, grates, and exhaust fans.

· A summary of cleaning activities completed.

· Documentation of any pre-existing system damage or operational concerns identified.

· A log of any ceiling tiles replaced due to contractor operations.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Federal Acquisition Regulation https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html or https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars

Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm

DoDM 1000.13-M-V1 DoD Identification (ID) Cards (Enclosure 2, paragraph 3.b) 01/23/2014 (Change 1: 07/28/2020) http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors (paragraph 9) August 2013 http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201-2.pdf

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoDI 5200.46 DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the Common Access Card (CAC) 09/09/14 (Change 1: 05/04/2018) https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors 08/27/2004 https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12

DoDI 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs 01/29/2019 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/

DoD 5400.11-R Department of Defense Privacy Program 05/14/2007 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management

10/05/2020 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodd/

DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program 12/19/2005 (Change 4: 11/10/2015) https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) 02/28/2006 (Change 2: 05/18/2016) https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

AFI 10-245

Antiterrorism 03/28/2013 (Certified current 03/30/2017) https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFI 31-101

Security Forces Standards and Procedures 08/18/2020 https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFMAN 31-113

Security Forces Standards and Procedures 03/05/2013 Change 1:

12/02/2015 https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFPD 17-1

Information Dominance Governance and Management 04/12/2016 https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFMAN 17-1301

Computer Security (COMPUSEC) 02/12/2020 https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

AFI 10-701

Operations Security 7/24/2019 (Change 1:

06/09/2020) https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=-1&modID=449&tabID=131

National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA): “NADCA General Specifications.

https://nadca.com/

National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA): “Assessment, Cleaning & Restoration of HVAC Systems https://nadca.com/

6.1 Applicable Forms: Forms applicable to the PWS are listed below:

Barnes ANG Base Entry Authorization List

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) This PRS includes performance objectives the Government will use to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

PWS

Paragraph

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

5.5 Report

Ver. October 2022