I_A_02_Performance_Work_Statement_Rev02.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) For Non-Sewer Portable Latrines, Hand Wash Stations

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

For Non-Sewer Portable Latrines, Hand Wash Stations

MAY 28, 2025

PHASE IN PERIOD

1 APR 2026 – 30 APR 2026

60 MONTH ORDERING PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1 MAY 2026 – 31 MAR 2031

PART I

General Information

1. General Information: This is a non-personal services contract to provide lease non-sewer portable latrines and hand wash stations. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract provider providing leased latrines and hand wash stations herein. Contractor is responsible for providing leased equipment to the Government.

1.1 Description of Leasing of Latrines and Hand wash stations Service/Introduction: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the requirement to provide non-sewer portable latrines and hand-wash stations in support of the training and facilities at various sites within the National Training Center (NTC) and Fort Irwin, California. Specifically, latrines and hand-wash stations shall be placed throughout the entire NTC, Barstow/Daggett, Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Yermo, and the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) located in Victorville, California.

1.2 Background: Fort Irwin & the National Training Center is a world-class training center for America's Military, known for its excellent desert training, vast recreational opportunities, and history. The mission of the NTC is to provide tough, realistic, joint and combined arms training in multi-national venues across the full spectrum of conflict set in a contemporary operating environment to assist Commanders in developing trained, competent leaders and Soldiers by presenting them with current problem sets to improve the force and prepare for success in the Global War on Terrorism and future joint battlefields.

1.3 Scope: This requirement is to provide non-sewer portable latrines and hand wash stations in support of the training mission at various sites within the boundaries of the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin and surrounding areas described in paragraph 1.1. Lease of portable latrines and hand wash stations include delivery, relocation, and pick-up/removal of maintained usable leased equipment.

Latrines and hand wash stations are to be in a usable/functional status at all times during the lease period.

Historically the ratio of latrines has been one (1) latrine for every 25 males or 18 females. Hand wash stations have been approximately one (1) for every ten (10) latrines. Combined requirements typically consist of placement of 700.14,000latrines and hand wash stations simultaneously.

1.4 Objectives: Desert sand-colored latrines and hand wash stations are required in keeping with the desert background, which aids in making the training environment as realistic as possible and does not present a distraction. Desert terrain conditions consist of open areas, mountain ranges, valleys and hills.

In many areas, the terrain is rough and there are no paved roads outside of the main cantonment area.

Temperatures average from a summer high of 120 degrees Fahrenheit to a low in winter of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Average precipitation is 4 to 6 inches per year. High severe winds are common.

Period of Performance (POP): The Government anticipates award of a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base year with four (4) ordering periods beginning the date of award.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) 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 that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

1.5.1.1 The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall submit their QC Plan as part of the contractor’s proposal. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within fifteen (15) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 30 days to submit a Final QCP. After the receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 30 days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes.

1.5.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.5.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor’s Quality Control Team.

1.5.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.5.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.5.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work; including inspection and testing. Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.5.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.5.2 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 must 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 the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Federal Holidays: The contractor shall be required to provide non-sewer portable latrines and hand-wash stations on holidays. The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.)

deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Day 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following:

1.5.4.1 Government Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, during daylight hours, including Saturday, Sunday and Federal and local holidays with the exception of a Government facility closure due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The contractor will adhere to the national emergencies guidance and contact the KO for further instructions. Contingency operating hours will be in conjunction with the operational tempo of the tasking and needs of the installation per Task Order.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: Reserved.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.4.3.1. Contractor Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Work Plan.

The plan, as a minimum, shall identify regularly scheduled work (to include location, work to be completed, timeline, etc). The contractor proposed Work Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review within thirty (30) Days after date of contract award. Deliverable #1. the Government will review and either accept or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) days. The Contractor shall then have 3 (3) days to submit a Final Work Plan. Any proposed change to the accepted Final Work Plan is required to be resubmitted via the COR for review and acceptance by the

Contracting Officer at a minimum thirty (30) days

1.5.5 Training Holiday: Reserved.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: Portable latrines shall be delivered on a Task Order basis at various sites within the boundaries of the National Training Center (NTC) and surrounding areas of Fort Irwin, California.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters:

1.6.1 Security Program: Reserved.

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance is a Tier 1 Non Sensitive Position Level. This means at minimum personnel must have a National Agencies Check Inquiry in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential”, “Secret”, or “Top Secret.” The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the DOD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), and the NISPOM rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 28 Feb 2026. The NISPOM is the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to which contractors must implement and comply.

1.6.2.1 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 30 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.3 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director Of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9), Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.3.1 Escorts: Reserved.

1.6.3.2 Installation Access Pass: In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an initial Installation Pass Request within three (3) calendar days after contract award (Deliverable #2) and see Attachment #8 for Installation Access Pass Memorandum example). The Access

Pass Memorandum must at a minimum contain the following information Personnel Full Last and First Name, State Driver license and Date of Birth. The Access Pass memorandum shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Access memorandum shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes (Deliverable #2).

1.6.3.3 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within seven (7) days.

1.6.3.4 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within seven (7) days.

1.6.3.5 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: Reserved.

1.6.4 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.4.1 FPCON BRAVO is the current Force Protection Condition (FPCON): In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures:

Reserved.

1.6.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements. Reserved.

1.6.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.6.2 Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access:

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) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), 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.

1.6.7 Access to Government Information Systems: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter. Deliverable #8.

1.6.8 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13).

1.6.9 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issues access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

1.6.9.1 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. Awareness/training shall includes, but not be limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator.

1.7 Key Control: Reserved.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter.

Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.9.1 Type of Contract: The Government intends to award a firm fixed priced IDIQ contract. The ordering period for this contract is for one (1) base year with four (4) option year periods from date of award. Ordering against this contract will be limited to MICC-Fort Irwin contracting activities only.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

Contract Manager/Alternate Program/Contract manager. The Contractor shall provide a Program/Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Program/Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Program/Contract Manager is absent, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each of these individuals, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than five (5) days after the contract award. The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager shall be available during the number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

a. Contractor Manager: Must demonstrate at a minimum of three years of experience of working as a Contract Manager and be able to provide resumes that demonstrate experiences with Handwash stations and Latrine distribution.

b. Alternate Manager: Must demonstrate at a minimum of two years of experience of working as a Manager and be able to provide resumes that demonstrate experiences with Handwash stations and Latrine distribution.

1.11 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 must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.12 Uniform: Reserved.

1.12.1 Contract Travel: Reserved

1.13 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Reserved.

1.14 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.15 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.16 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/, the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.17 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than {Insert number of days} {Insert Deliverable #} prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.18 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.19 Information Assurance: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as DoD SAFE at at https://safe.apps.mil, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.20 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work 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 OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (Deliverable #9). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect 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. OCI Mitigation Plan is submitted the Contractor to the Contracting Officer during the time of Proposal.

1.21 Phase In /Phase Out Period: To minimize decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the thirty (30) days phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.22 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.22.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52 236-13, Accident Prevention (January 2025). The requirements under FAR 52.236-13, but are not limited to the following:

Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of FAR 52.236.13; will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel (Deliverable #10). Accident Prevention Plan is due thirty (30) days after award to the KO or COR.

1.22.1.1 In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes.

1.22.1.2 The Contractor shall indicate its plan for compliance considering conditions of the work described by the design, technical proposal, operational activities of the Government or others in the area of the work, identification of the coordinator, and implementation of all other accident prevention provisions of this contract.

1.22.1.3 The Contractor shall complete and provide safety notifications required local, State and Federal authorities and will provide documented proof to the Contracting Officer via the COR, no later than seven (7) days, Deliverable #5) that such notifications were made.

1.23 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.23.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: Reserved.

1.24 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements:

1.24.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within thirty (30) days (Deliverable #8) after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or thirty (30) days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion (Deliverable #8) for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within thirty (30) days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training (Deliverable #8) every twelve

(12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies.

1.24.1.1 If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within thirty (30) days after completion of the training (Deliverable #8).

1.24.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) days of employment under this contract (Deliverable #8). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within thirty (30) days after completion of the training (Deliverable #8). OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months (Deliverable #8). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within thirty (30) days after completion of the training (Deliverable #8).

1.24.2.1 If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within thirty (30) days after completion of the training (Deliverable #8).

1.24.3 iWATCH Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or Area - As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) days after the contract is awarded and within thirty

(30) days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within thirty (30) days. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within thirty (30) days after completion of the training (Deliverable #8).

1.24.4 Information Assurance (IA) / Information Technology (IT) Training; Reserved.

1.24.5 Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS): Reserved.

1.24.5 Combating Trafficking in Persons: The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government's zero tolerance policy described in FAR 52-222-50c paragraph (b) the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy within 30 days of employment under the contract. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) days after the contract is awarded and within thirty (30) days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within thirty (30) days. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within thirty (30) days after completion of the training (Deliverable #8).

1.24.6 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): Within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract and require a security clearance, shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the Government Representative within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (Deliverable #8). TARP training is available at the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) https://www.lms.army.mil/. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained3 yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local Counter Intelligence (CI) Officer at their assigned location for classroom training and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the CI Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 30 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.24.7 NTC Safety Range Training: The Contractor shall ensure all employees attend and complete the NTC Range Safety Course within 30 days of employment under the contract. Contractor is responsible to contact Range Operations at (760) 380-3878 and schedule the course for their employees.

1.24.7.1 If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the Range Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within thirty (30) days after completion of the training (Deliverable #8).

1.24.8 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Reserved.

1.25 Government Property and Services: Reserved.

1.26 Safety Requirements:

1.26.1 The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA, State, U.S. Army Fort Irwin, CA and other applicable industry safety standards.

1.26.2 The Contractor shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance.

1.26.3 The Contractor shall report all accidents and occupational illnesses immediately to the Fort Irwin Safety Office through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

1.27. Task Order Placement Procedures:

1.27.1. Task orders will be awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505, Ordering.

1.27.2 Ordering Procedures: See Attachment 6, Non-Sewer Portable Latrines, Hand-Wash Stations, Task Order Contract Ordering Guide for placing individual task orders.

2 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor. means 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 Contracting officer (KO) – means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government...

2.1.3 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart

202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, Contracting Officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing other surveillance support personnel to assist the COR when needed, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

2.1.4 Contractor-acquired Property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.5 Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

2.1.6 Defective Service – means a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.7 Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.8 Government-furnished Property – As reflected in FAR 52.245-1, Government-furnished Property “means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract

2.1.9 Government Property - means all property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.10 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evacuated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in 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.

2.1.11 Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.12 Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

2.1.13 Point of Contact. POC must have authority to act on behalf of the organization.

2.1.14 Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

2.1.15 Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.16 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document, and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

2.1.17 Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.18 Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.19 Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.20 Work Day - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.2.21 Work Week - NTC Fort Irwin workweek is specified as Sunday – Saturday as per Task Order.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be…