Non-Real Property Plumbing Services SOW.docx

FA5000-09-R-0033

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

NON-REAL PROPERTY PLUMBING SERVICES

AT

EDWARDS AFB, CA

20 April 2021 *Revised 13 Aug 2021

Non-Real Property Plumbing Services

Table of Contents

1.4 Place of Performance

1.5 Specific Tasks

3.11 Safety

4.0 SECTION IV SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General This is a non-personnel services contract to provide non-real property plumbing services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Overview Description of Services/Introduction The 412th Electronic Warfare Group (EWG) is soliciting competitive Solicitations (“Request for Proposals” or “RFPs”) for the selection of qualified and capable vendors to provide Plumbing Services to EWG as an Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). EWG does not guarantee any minimum or maximum amount or projects on awarded IDIQ contracts. This Solicitation sets forth the terms, conditions, and requirements for Respondents to be consider for this project. EWG expects to enter into multiple contracts with the selected individuals or firms to provide the services as further defined in this RFP. Contractor shall field verify all dimensions/site conditions prior to start of work. Request Contractor provide professional plumber normal duty day service call hourly rate, along with professional plumber emergency service call hourly rate.

1.3 Inherently Governmental Function The Contractor shall not perform Inherently Governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this SOW.

1.4 Place of Performance The contractor shall perform the services in the Performance Work Statement at non-real property locations around the EWG complex, i.e. B1022A, Edwards Air Force Base, California.

1.5 Specific Tasks Respondent shall provide all supervision, labor, material, equipment, insurance, licenses, bonding and supplies to perform plumbing services at the 412th Electronic Warfare Group. Services include but are not limited to the following:

a) Repair and replace water and sanitary sewer piping, (PVC, CPVC, galvanic pipe, copper tubing, and stainless steel piping), unclog sewer lines.

b) Replacement and modification of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, domestic water, deionized water and R.O. water systems.

c) Welding for pipefitting: Pipefitter must be certified to comply with ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code.

d) Remove and/or install faucets, steam traps, shower diverters, hydration stations, sinks, garbage disposals, tub shoes, shower bases, sink & tub drains, soldered copper pipe, cut and thread piping, remove and/or install soldered, threaded, Viega ProPress systems, remove and/or reinstall plastic PVC piping and fittings on an as needed basis, including emergency work and repairs. All plumbing work to comply with current UPC plumbing code.

e) The Respondent shall also provide electric and gas water heater installation, repair and/or replacement.

f) The Respondent shall have a variety of solutions and ready access to the parts and materials for each subproject installation or repair.

g) The Respondent is responsible for providing all plumbing equipment and materials necessary to complete the work unless specifically excluded in the specific project scope.

h) Landscaping, hardscapes and irrigation systems must be protected from damage with track mats or other acceptable methods. If landscaping, hardscape or irrigations systems are damaged, it is the responsibility of the Respondent to repair and return the area to the original state. Methods and results must be approved by the EWG project manager.

i) Respondent may be required to work in confined spaces. Proper safety and personnel protective equipment shall be utilized.

j) There are two levels of response anticipated, normal and emergency. Normal requests are associated with planned work. Emergency requests will be designated as an emergency by EWG when making the request. All requests not specifically identified by EWG as emergency are normal requests.

k) The Respondent shall be equipped with a staffed telephone service available during the normal working hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday for receiving and making calls. Other office requirements are the ability to send and receive emails. The Respondent shall provide a 24/7 contact to address afterhours and emergency requests

l) The EWG Representative will contact the Respondent with project information. The Respondent or Respondent’s representative shall respond by meeting with the EWG Representative (and possibly the others) to conduct a scope of work validation, site visit, and conference for normal requests. During the meeting, the following are discussed and established:

Project number and title Site investigation Methods and alternatives for accomplishing work per plans and specifications.

Detailed scope of the work, definitions, and refinement of tasks and quantities as required.

Time requirements for completion, site availability.

m) Upon acceptance of the project by both parties, the EWG Representative will initiate the generation of the purchase order for the project.

n) Once the purchase order is issued, the Respondent will begin work as per date range specified with the EWG Representative. The EWG Representative or his/her delegate will perform the Contract administration associated with the project until work completion, including final inspection and acceptance.

o) At time of project completion, the Respondent will submit an invoice for payment to be approved by the EWG Representative’s authority.

p) 412th EWG shall not be responsible for payment of any unauthorized work.

1.5.1 Contractor shall examine the area, site conditions and understand the type of work/services the contractor will be performing. Contractor shall submit a request for information regarding any questions or concerns.

1.5.2 Contractor shall have an appointed designated team lead, at least one for each ten workers and will let the EWG point of contact (POC) know who that person is upon arrival. Contractor personnel shall follow the chain of command with any questions, concerns or issues. All contractor personnel must follow the direction of EWG POC.

1.5.3 Contractor shall provide workers based on the scale of the particular service. All required contractor personnel shall be on site at the designated daily arrival time. The number of workers and the designated daily arrival time will be specified by EWG POC for each effort in advance.

1.5.4 Upon daily arrival at EWG, the contractor team lead shall be required to check in with the EWG POC (Mike Springer or alternate designee) to notify him or her of their crew’s arrival and how many personnel they have with them.

1.5.5 All contractor personnel shall be required to listen to the daily pre brief that will be given at the beginning of each working day. All contractor personnel shall be required to understand the information presented and follow the instructions provided.

1.5.6 Contractor shall be required to work only in the areas designed by the EWG POC in charge of non-reap property plumbing service. Contractor personnel shall be escorted at all times while within the controlled area.

1.5.7 Contractor shall be required to adhere to all safety rules, safety related concerns, security rules, regulation and/or other security related issues briefed to their team upon arrival.

1.5.8 Contractor shall be required to provide a copy of their company’s safety plan that will cover safety concerns related to the type of work support that they will be providing for EWG in advance.

1.5.9 Contractor personnel shall have personal protection equipment (PPE) including gloves, eye protection and work boots while working. Contractor shall provide their own PPE.

1.5.10 Contractor personnel shall immediately notify their team lead, in turn the EWG POC if a safety issue, incident, or anything related to safety occurs.

1.5.11 Contractor shall not damage any material or equipment during this effort. If the contractor damages any items, they may face financial obligations to replace the damaged item. EWG POC will determine if a damaged item needs to be replaced by the contractor.

1.5.12 Contractor shall be notified by the EWG or 412th Electronic Warfare Group Business Division no less than four (4) days before the work is to begin. This work is normally scheduled to take place from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. One or possibly more work days will be requested depending on the service requirements. Government reserves the right to cancel services within a 24 hour notice of the work day.

1.5.13 Contractor shall notify the AFTC Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), in a timely manner concerning any issues that would adversely impact the contractor’s inability to meet and satisfy the requirements of this SOW.

1.5.14 Contractor shall comply with all security related procedures involved with Edwards AFB, CA including but not limited to getting on base and being escorted in controlled areas.

1.5.15 Disposal of waste/excess material: Any waste or excess material resulting from any contract requirement shall be removed and disposed of at a proper disposal site off Edwards Air Force Base by the Contractor in strict accordance with applicable Federal, State, County and local laws. Disposal, discharge, deposit, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any material, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, paint, chemicals, etc. in areas other than proper disposal sites off Edwards Air Force Base shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. If any waste material is dumped in unauthorized areas, the contractor shall remove the material and restore the area to the condition of the adjacent undisturbed area. Contaminated ground shall be excavated, disposed of as directed by the Contracting Officer, and replaced with suitable fill material, compacted and finished to match adjoining surfaces. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, County and Air Force regulations pertaining to disposal of construction debris. Contractor is responsible to develop a recycling/diversion plan and implement a recycling/reuse effort to divert excess material during construction activities and C&D materials from demolition. This plan needs to be submitted to EM Solid Waste for review prior to contract accomplishment. A report of amount recycled and/or diverted is required and should be submitted to EM Solid Waste Manager, as well as to the Contracting Officer at the end of the contract.

1.5.15A Submittal Requirements: The contractor shall furnish the following information to the Contracting Officer:

This information is to be submitted for all materials to be disposed of by the contractor, including hazardous waste as well as demolition debris, and will be submitted and approved before construction work begins. Copies of manifests and inventories of hazardous wastes that were disposed of during the course of the contract must be provided to AFFTC/EM at the conclusion of the contract. The closeout submittal must contain all information required by the initial submittal.

1.6.15BB Disposal of Hazardous Material: The contractor shall comply with all local, State, and Federal laws pertaining to the protection of the environment and emission of hazardous pollutants in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall also provide a copy to the Contracting Officer and the Base Environmental Protection Monitor of all correspondence with local, State, or Federal pollution control authorities. Any hazardous waste generated by the Contractor shall be the Contractor's responsibility to dispose of in accordance with the above mentioned laws. This will include hauling all paint determined as hazardous waste to the nearest Hazardous Waste Dump. The contractor shall coordinate all movement of hazardous waste with AFFTC Hazardous Manager at (661) 277-1410 prior to movement.

1.5.16 Spillage: Special measures shall be taken to prevent paints, chemicals, fuels, oils, grease, etc., from being spilled and particularly from entering surface or groundwater. In the event of paint, fuel, oils, or chemical spill the Contractor shall immediately take containment measures to prevent the spill from migrating and/or entering the base drainage system. Hazardous spill residue shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, State, and Federal laws pertaining to the protection of the environmental and emission of hazardous pollutants in the performance of this contract. Non-hazardous spillage shall be disposed of off base in accordance with paragraph 1.10. All spills shall be reported as soon as possible to Base Environmental Branch and Base Safety at (661) 277-1401 and (661) 277-4640 respectively.

1.5.17 Environmental Protection: For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as a presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to man; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water, and land, and involves noise, solid-waste management and management of radiant energy and radioactive materials, as well as pollutants.

1.5.17A Applicable Regulations: In order to prevent and to provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the construction activities of the Contractor and any subcontractor employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, they shall comply with the applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental; pollution control and lead/asbestos abatement in effect on the date of the solicitation

1.5.17B Protection of Land Resources: It is intended the land resources within the project boundaries of work performed under this contract be preserved in their present condition or be restored to a condition after completion of construction that will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project. Insofar as possible, the Contractor shall confine activities to areas defined by plans and specifications.

1.5.17C Training: The Contractor shall implement an employees environmental awareness program which will be provided to construction and operation employees with information to encourage awareness and preservation of the desert ecosystem and the resources found in the Western Mojave Desert. This information shall be distributed to and discussed with all employees during employee orientation sessions. This information shall also be provided to all visitors and subcontractors that will be on site. The Contractor shall have all persons participating in the environmental awareness program to sign an affidavit declaring that the individual understands and shall adhere to the guidelines set forth in the program material.

1.5.17D Protection of Water Resources: The Contractor shall not pollute streams, lakes, or reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, painting materials, acids, or other harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable conditions will not be created in streams through or adjacent to the project area.

1.5.17E Protection of Fish and Wildlife: The contractor shall at all times perform all work, taking all such steps required to prevent any interference or disturbance to fish and/or wildlife. Fouling or polluting of water will not be tolerated. Wash waters and waste shall be processed, filtered, ponded, or effectively treated prior to their release into any body of water.

15.17F Protection of Air Quality: Contractor shall comply with all air pollution restrictions applicable to this project. Waste materials shall not be burned on Government premises. If the contractor elects to dispose of waste materials, (other than hazardous waste) off Government premises, by burning, he shall make his own arrangements for such burning area and shall be responsible for all permits and conformance to all local, state, and federal regulations.

1.5.17G Protection of Desert Tortoise: Contractor personnel shall not touch, harm, harass, or kill desert tortoise. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of all desert tortoise sightings. The Contractor will be responsible for removing desert tortoises out of immediate danger. Should construction activities threaten the survival of any desert tortoises, those activities shall immediately cease until the Contracting Officer safely removes the tortoise(s). The Contracting Officer shall perform clearance surveys in all areas of planned disturbance. The Contractor will be available to accompany construction crews during period of tortoise activity to provide protection of these animals and their burrows.

1.5.18 Digging Permit: No excavation of any kind shall be performed prior to contractor obtaining a completed Dig Permit. Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all signatures on the Dig Permit form and submitting a completed copy of the form to the Army Corp of Engineers office and CE project manager.

1.5.19 Welding Permit: The contractor shall obtain a welding permit from the Edwards Fire Department, Building 3760, (661) 277-3124, before welding equipment or a cutting torch is used. Request permits 24 hours in advance of need date.

1.5.20 Use of Radioactive Isotopes: Use of equipment containing radioactive isotopes or any nuclear source (such as density testers, moisture detectors, etc.) must be approved by the USAF Radioisotope Committee through the installation Radiological Protection Officer (RPO). If such equipment is to be used in the work, the contractor must notify the RPO, through the Contracting Officer’s designated representative, no less than 14 days before the anticipated use of such equipment, in order that the required approval is obtained. Additionally, during the period of use of such equipment, the RPO is authorized to make periodic checks to insure that proper radiological health precautions are being followed. If the RPO determines that these precautions are not being followed, he will immediately notify the Contracting Officer to initiate corrective action.

1.5.21 No Smoking Policy: There is an Air Force Policy of NO SMOKING in any Government vehicle or buildings in accordance with AFI 40.102 (3 Jun 1994). Smoking is permitted in Designated Areas Only.

1.5.22 Trash and Litter Control: The Contractor shall develop a strict trash and litter control program. The litter control program shall consist of supplying an adequate number of covered trash and litter receptacles in all appropriate locations. The contractor shall take precautions to prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) while working on or around the flight line. All equipment entering designated areas must be inventoried before and prior to leaving the designated areas.

1.5.23 Post Construction Clean Up: The Contractor shall remove and clean up all signs of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, or any vestiges of construction resulting from this contract, upon completion of work as directed by the CEPM Project Manager.

1.5.24: Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited from the work site: Cameras, computers, weapons, video and audio cassette players, recorders and tapes, binoculars, film and computer media.

1.5.25 Safety: The contractor shall ensure that job site cleanliness will be maintained at all times and barricades/safety cones will be utilized to isolate the job site from normal personnel traffic.

SECTION II

2.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES

2.1 Emergency Medical Services Edwards AFB will provide emergency medical services for Contractor personnel in performance of services under this contract base IAW Air Force Instruction (AFI) 41-115 Chapter 1. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for treatment provided at the current reimbursement rate for non-authorized user IAW AFH 41-114, paragraph 42. The Contractor shall provide to the 412th Medical Group, the name of a physician and/or hospital to which injured personnel can be transferred for further treatment and care after receiving initial emergency treatment on base. All mishaps will be promptly reported to the base safety office through the COR.

2.2 Security Police and Fire Protection Phone number for Security Forces Squadron, 661-277-4540.

2.3 Utilities The Government will provide all electricity, water, and sewage at no additional cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish requirements under this SOW.

SECTION III

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 Hours of Operation The Contractor shall perform the services when requested as required under this contract within the hours: 7:30AM-4:30PM Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW 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 are essential.

3.2 Recognized Holidays Contractor is not required/permitted to perform services on the following holidays

*If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

3.3 Personnel Roster The Contractor shall be required to provide a personnel roster consisting of names and other pertinent personnel data to the requiring activity for the purposes of 100% accountability real-world and exercise situations. The personnel roster shall be updated as individuals are removed and added. This roster must be provided daily for each effort.

3.4 Contractor Employees The Government reserves the right to restrict the employment, under this contract, of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or the operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor shall perform background checks, at Contractor's expense, to ensure that said employee has not been convicted of any sexual crime or any crime against children.

3.5 Alcohol/Drug Use The consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by Contractor personnel, while on duty, is strictly forbidden. The Contractor shall immediately remove any employee who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

3.6 English Language Employees who deal directly with EWG personnel will be required to effectively communicate in English. This requirement is strictly for the purpose of efficiently performing the contract tasks.

3.7 Use of Government Employees The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. In addition, the Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Defense if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Chapter 1, Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

3.8 Employment of Spouses/Dependents The Contractor shall not employ any person who is a spouse or dependent child of a Department of Defense employee (either military or civilian) when such employee would be placed in a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest by virtue of such employment.

3.9 Off-duty Military Personnel The Contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to reorder to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the Contractor's ability to perform. However, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

3.10 Privately Owned Vehicles Each Contractor employee driving a privately owned vehicle on the installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the State. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seatbelts is mandatory. Any Contractor employee cited for driving under the influence will have their driving privileges immediately revoked for a period to be determined.

3.11 Safety It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of and full compliance with OSHA requirements. Detailed information is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. It is the contractor's sole responsibility for compliance with OSHA, Public Law 91-596. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, and Air Force Instructions for the protection of their employees while working on an Air Force Installation or property. The protection of contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor. Contractor shall manage all work areas to ensure the safety of building occupants, base personnel, or visitors in or near the areas. Contractor must ensure that personnel are properly trained on the equipment they are tasked to operate. The contractor shall develop site specific mishap reporting procedures which result in damage to government property or injury to Air Force personnel. These procedures are to be included in the safety and health plan for review. In accordance with AFI 91-202, AFMC Supplement, Safety Program, the contractor shall submit a Safety and Health Plan to Contracting for review and acceptance by the safety office prior to contract award.

The contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal report to the CO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the CO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

The contractor shall submit a Safety and Health Plan that describes the capabilities and processes to ensure compliance with safety and health requirements during the performance of the work described in the solicitation. The Contractor must submit a Safety and Health Plan and corresponding site safety checklist to the Contracting Officer (CO) 10 days after contract award. The Contractor’s plan shall include appropriate measures to ensure the Contractor reacts promptly to investigate, correct and track alleged safety & health violations and/or uncontrolled hazards in contractor work areas.

The plan shall:

a. Demonstrate a management commitment to employee safety and health;

b. Identify the application of the safety and health plan to subcontractors;

c. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the following individuals:

Management;

Supervisors;

Employees;

Safety Coordinator;

d. Identify applicable safety rules and regulations;

e. Include a worksite hazard analysis to include base-line hazard identification and required control measures;

f. Include a job site analysis to include hazards of tasks required to control measures;

g. Identify employee safety and health training requirements and the documentation process;

h. Include a workplace inspection frequency, to include identifying the individual conducting the inspections;

i. Include employee hazard reporting procedures;

j. Identify individual(s) responsible for corrective action hazards;

k. Identify first aid/injury procedures;

l. Identify procedures for accident investigation and reporting;

m. Identify emergency response procedures; and

n. Identify the process for tracking controlled hazards in contractor work areas

3.12 Safety Equipment The Contractor shall furnish personal safety equipment for its employees in performance of this contract. Safety equipment includes steel toe boots.

3.13 Safety Threats The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employees are identified to the Contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

3.14 Safety Concerns The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with OSHA standards for the protection of their employees. The contract manager shall ensure specific safety requirements in Air Force technical orders are complied with by Contractor personnel when non-compliance would clearly present the potential to harm or damage Government resources. (AFI 21-101 paragraph 2.16.) The Air Force is not responsible for ensuring that Contractors comply with “personal” safety requirements that do not present the potential to damage Government resources.

The contractor will be required to follow current Health Protection Condition (HPCON) restrictions and sanitization procedures to include social distancing and wearing of Center for Disease Control (CDC) - approved face masks while conducting business on the base or test locations to maintain personal and public health and safety.

Mishap Reporting: The Contractor shall record and promptly report to the CO and Government Program manager (GPM) pertinent facts regarding mishaps involving government personnel or property coincident to work performed as part of the Statement of Work that occur on or off an Air Force installation IAW AFI 91-204, Safety Investigation and Hazard Reporting. In the event of an accident or mishap, the Contractor shall take prudent and reasonable action to establish control of the accident or mishap scene until relieved by the CO and GPM. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident or mishap, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist Government personnel in the investigation until such is complete.

Safety and Health Plan: In accordance with AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, the contractor shall submit a Safety and Health Plan to Contracting for review and acceptance by the 412 TW/SEG prior to contract award. The Safety and Health Plan will describe capabilities and processes to ensure compliance with safety and health requirements during the performance of the work described in the solicitation. The Safety and Health Plan must include site-specific mishap reporting procedures for incidents which result in damage to government property or injury to Air Force personnel.

The Contractor’s plan shall include appropriate measures to ensure the Contractor reacts promptly to investigate, correct and track alleged safety & health violations and/or uncontrolled hazards in contractor work areas. The Contractor’s Plan must include appropriate points of contact (name, position, and contact numbers) for immediate notification should a safety issue be identified.

The Contractor is responsible for establishing these requirements for all subcontractors who qualify as subcontractors under the resulting contract.

Confined Space Requirements: When a contractor will perform work that involves a permit-required confined space entry, the CO or GPM will ensure compliance with the criteria in AFMAN 91-203, 23.8 and the Master Entry Plan of the unit controlling the space. While contractors are responsible for rescue of their personnel, they must be advised that 911 calls will be routed back to Edwards AFB Fire Department Emergency Operations Center. To prevent potential delays, notify the Fire Department at (661) 277-4540/4541 prior to and after entry.

Use of Electromagnetic Emission Devices: Electromagnetic emission devices include radio/RADAR transmitters, navigational aids, instrumentations, signaling, intrusion detection and identification devices, mobile and fixed business radio communication equipment, Military Affiliate Radio Systems, CBs, and amateur radio stations. Use of these devices must be coordinated with 412 TW Weapons Safety if used within the vicinity of any explosive sites or facilities. Provide a list of equipment for review. Contact 412 TW Weapons Safety at 661-810-7585, or email 412TW.SEW@us.af.mil prior to beginning work.

Explosive Operated Hand Tools: Explosive operated hand tools shall not be used without previous approval of the GPM. The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA standards when utilizing explosive operated hand tools. Storage of explosive cartridges on Edwards AFB will be in metal containers and limited to one day’s supply; overnight storage is not authorized. The Contractor shall provide adequate controls to prevent theft/loss of cartridges used on the installation.

3.15 Fire Prevention The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires in the units and Contractor-furnished and Government-furnished facilities while performing any work under this contract. In the event fires do occur, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Base Fire Department at 911. The Contractor shall then notify the requiring activity and the CO. The Contractor shall brief and document its employees monthly in fire safety issues and procedures in reporting fires.

3.16 Insurance The contractor shall obtain the necessary insurance as required by FAR part 28.3. The minimum amounts of insurance will be maintained IAW FAR 28.307-2.

3.17 Inclement Weather If the base closes due to inclement weather, the Contractor will be released, by the installation commander, with the general population of the base at no decrement to contract price. The Contractor will follow the local procedures for reporting in inclement weather as advertised on local television and radio stations.

3.18 Substance Abuse Testing Contractor employees shall be subject to substance abuse testing as a result of a mishap investigation when an individual’s actions or inactions are suspected as factors in a mishap sequence. The CO/FC may identify the employees to be tested and the drugs and substances for which those employees must be tested. The service provider shall accomplish the specified testing using a certified (i.e., a certified lab that meets Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) certification) medical substance abuse testing facility. Results of the test(s) shall be provided to the Government solely for the purpose of completing an investigation.

SECTION IV

4.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW DoDM 5200.08V3_AFMAN 31-101V3, Installation Perimeter Access Control, and 412th Test Wing Integrated Defense Plan (IDP) 31, Volume I (the AFMAN and IDP are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the Contracting Office upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access and credentials based on information obtained during identity vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

Base Access. For Contractor personnel who wish to obtain long-term Base access via an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card, IAW Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, the Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an AFMC Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) expiration date (must be on or before contract’s expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee’s company name.

It is recommended that the Prime Contractor provide a copy of the request letter to each employee for verification purposes when the employee comes to the Contracting Office at Building 2800 to get their AFMC Form 496 signed. Employees for which no request letter can be found or provided will result in the employee being asked to return on another date/time so verification can be made.

Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the AFMC Form 496 is submitted to the Contracting Office for signature.

The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000 for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass.

The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work

Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently should be submitted for a long term Base pass.

The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation. Specific security considerations will be handled on an individual Task Order basis as required.

The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at 661-277-3340 in a timely manner.

The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

No States are subject to Real ID Act enforcement at this time. The Department of Defense will accept standard State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards from all U.S. States and territories as proof of identity. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website to get the latest information, https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories.

Contractor personnel who require routine physical access to the installation shall comply with Level I - Antiterrorism Awareness training requirements. Routine physical access applies to contractor personnel whose contract, performance work statement/statement of work has a 45 day or more period of performance. AT Level I training provides contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible terrorist threats. AT Level I training can be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf for non-Common Access Card (CAC) holders. CAC holders may complete AT Level I training (Force Protection course) via myLearing at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. AT Level I training will be completed by all contractor personnel within 30 days of requiring access and annually thereafter. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit Antiterrorism Representative.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property, equipment and materials provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel.

The Contractor shall be responsible for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for: 1) any employee who no longer requires access to the work site; 2) upon request by a CO; and 3) upon completion or termination of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all Base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of payment.

Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Edwards AFB.

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