MDG Waste - PWS (29 June 20).pdf

Performance Work Statement

36 MDG Medical Waste Pick-Up and Disposal

36 MDG/SGSMF

United States Air Force

29 June 2020

1. Description of Services

1.1. The contractor shall provide all tools, parts, equipment, materials, transportation, personnel, labor, supervision, and management necessary to perform pick-up and disposal of hazardous medical waste, at the following address for the 36th Medical Group (36 MDG), on Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam:

36 MDG/SGSM

Unit 14010 / Building 26001 Carolines Ave, AAFB Yigo, GU 96929

1.2. The Contractor shall pick-up medical waste from Andersen AFB, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 36th Medical Group Biohazard Waste Storage Container; building 26001. Loading and unloading of medical waste is the sole responsibility of the contractor. Any damages, or spillage, incurred during loading, unloading, or transport shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.2.1. The Contractor shall coordinate pick-up of medical waste bi-weekly (every 2 weeks).

1.2.2. Contractor shall pick-up additional medical waste upon request due to any contingencies, exercises, or unforeseen events.

1.2.3. Service shall not be required on Federal holidays.

1.2.3.1. Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.2.4. The Contractor shall coordinate pick-up and delivery times with the Government point of contact.

1.3. The Contractor shall abide by 49 CFR 173.197, Regulated Medical Waste, in regards to pick-up, transportation, loading, unloading, packaging, and marking/labelling of medical waste.

1.3.1. Contractor shall provide two 90-gallon, or equivalent in volume, containers for storage.

1.3.2. The waste containers shall be clean and debris free. The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules governing regulated medical waste for generators, transporters and/or treatment facilities for the duration of this contract.

1.3.3. Containers shall be weighed at pick-up prior to leaving the pick-up location, with both the Government point of contact and the Contractor verifying the correct weight.

1.3.4. The Contractor shall use packaging with UN compliance symbols on it or provide documentation of testing for the containers that meet the requirements stated in 49

CFR 173.197.

1.3.5. Performance requirements of packaging group II are the following: must be rigid, leak resistant, impervious to moisture, of sufficient strength to prevent tearing or bursting, sealed to prevent leakage, puncture resistant, break resistant and tightly lidded or stoppered.

1.3.6. Furthermore, infectious waste containers must either have a DOT Infectious Waste Substance label or an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Biohazard marking.

1.3.7. All labels, markings, shipping papers and orientation markings are marked on the outer packaging. The contractor shall provide the labeled hazardous waste containers prior to and continuing for the duration of the contract to include a 30-day period following the contract termination date

1.4. The contractor shall submit monthly invoices for the amount of hazardous medical waste picked-up at the above location (see paragraph 1.1.). The invoice amount shall be calculated at the agreed upon rate per pound and fractions. Invoices shall be sent by the Contractor so they are received by 36th Medical Group Facility Management no later than the fifth business day of each month.

2. Methods of Surveillance:

2.1. Periodic Surveillance: The Government POC assigned shall inspect Contractor pickup and delivery activities basis for adherence to cleanliness, finish, packaging/bundling, agreement of pickup and delivery counts or weights, and adherence to delivery schedules.

2.2. Validated Customer Complaints: This method is initiated when the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) receives a customer complaint. If the complaint is validated, it results in a required service being re-performed to the performance standards as stated in the PWS and Services Summary without additional expense to the Government. The Contracting Officer shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaints.

3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

3.1. Listing of Employees: The Contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees that require access to AAFB. The list shall include the employee's name and social security number. The list shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and sponsoring agency security manager. An updated listing shall be provided when an employee's status or information changes; i.e., terminated for cause, reassignment, retirement, etc., or when a new employee is added.

3.2. Pass and Identification Items: The Contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees. Employees shall only be granted access to the installation to perform functions directly related to their respective contract.

3.2.1. All contractor employees requiring access to AAFB shall be identified on an AAFB Visit Access Request (VAR) form. The Contractor shall submit a completed VAR through the Contracting Officer to 36 SFS Pass and Registration (36 SFS/S5AV) NLT 7 duty/business days, for foreign nationals 14 duty/business days, prior to requiring access to the installation.

3.3. Retrieving Identification Media: The Contractor shall return all identification media from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires; i.e., terminated for cause, reassignment, retirement, etc. The Contractor will notify the Government immediately (within 24 hours) when unable to retrieve identification media from contract employees.

3.4. Travel Restrictions: Contractors are prohibited in areas of the installation other than their appropriate place of work and the routes to and from installation entry/exit points.

3.5. Traffic Laws: The Contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations. Traffic regulations include, but are not limited to:

3.5.1. Employees shall wear a seatbelt when operating or riding in any military, contractor-owned, or privately-owned vehicle while on the installation.

3.5.2. Speed limits on AAFB are 30 miles per hour (MPH) unless otherwise posted. Be aware of reduced speed limits and exercise caution when driving in base housing and school zones.

3.5.3. All vehicle operators on the installation shall not use cell phones unless the vehicle is safely parked or unless they are using a hands-free device. The wearing of any other portable headphones, earphones or other listening devices (except for hand-free cellular phones) while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited.

3.5.4. Contractor personnel are subject to random personnel and vehicle searches. If contractor personnel refuse to be searched, they will be denied entry to the base, and may result in loss of base driving privileges and debarment from the base.

3.6. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition: Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on AAFB.

3.7. Reporting Requirements: Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

3.8. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property and Controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

4. General Information

4.1. Contract Manager. The contractor shall designate a contract manager who will be responsible for performance of services. Upon contract award, the contractor shall submit the name and phone number of the contract manager, in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contract manager shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to the contract. The contract manager shall be available, either in person or by telephone, during normal business hours to discuss performance with Government personnel. The contract manager and alternate(s) contract manager must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

4.2. Contractor Personnel Qualifications. The contractor shall ensure all employees are fully qualified, and if necessary, certified to perform the services required by the contract.

4.3. Delays. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any delays in performance.

4.4. Safety. The Contractor shall comply with applicable laws and safety regulations.

Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor, and the Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the Contractor’s compliance or non-compliance with such responsibilities. The Contractor is responsible for providing contractor employees with all necessary personal protective equipment.

4.5. Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises. In accordance with Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Subpart 237.76, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, the Government has determined that contract services described in this PWS are mission essential and do require the contractor’s continued support during a crisis.