DRAFT ITMR PWS OSP Support Contract.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR

COBs’ Communications Infrastructure Installation, Test, Maintenance, and Repair Services (ITMRs)

PART 1

General Information

1. General:

This is a service contract to provide Installation, Test, Maintenance, and Repair (ITMR) support to communications

Layer 1 of the Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model) modifications and additions to the existing copper

Plain Old Telephone Switch (POTS), Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Cabling, CAT5E/6 cable plant(s), and Outside

Plant (OSP) Copper/Fiber optic cabling for four (4) United States military Co-located Operating Bases (COB);

Daegu, Gimhae, Gwangju, and Suwon Air Bases.

1.1 Description of Services:

The contractor shall supply all personnel, transportation, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personal services necessary to provide communications infrastructure installation, test, maintenance, and repair services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform the tasks listed in Part 5 of this PWS to the standards identified in accordance with associated references, regulations, standards, and guides to fulfill all life-cycle operations and maintenance of communications infrastructure. Work under this PWS will support the mission of 607th MMS across the 4 COBs, Korea, by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and data services. The Contractor shall perform Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and other services required to ensure each bases’ Layer 1 of the

Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model) modifications and additions to the existing copper Plain Old

Telephone Switch (POTS), Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Cabling, CAT5E/6 cable plant(s), and Outside Plant (OSP)

Copper/Fiber optic cabling system is operational and useable 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Contractor shall operate and maintain all equipment and IT systems in accordance with (IAW) the Original Equipment Manufacturers’

(OEM) technical manuals and specifications, all publications, technical manuals, and specifications prescribed in Part

6 of this PWS. The contractor will follow all Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (AF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

1.2 Background:

Due to Air Force (AF) manning restrictions, cutbacks, and downsizing, the 607 Materiel Maintenance Squadron

(MMS) and other organizations have been unable to properly install, test, maintain, and repair communications infrastructure to meet mission requirements at four (4) United States military COBs; Daegu, Gimhae, Gwangju, and

Suwon Air Bases. Several lines across the 4 COBs have been unrepaired for greater than 240 days. As a result, more than 15 buildings have lost Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) network connectivity. The last time the

COBs’ cable system was actively maintained was 2015 by one individual. The layout of the COBs cable system is a hybrid mix. Buildings are provided connection by three different methods. The first method is direct buried copper cable or fiber cable. This method runs copper from the initial connection to the endpoint, and the cable is buried directly into the ground. The direct buried fiber cable runs fiber cable from the initial connection to the endpoint, and the cable is buried directly into the ground.

After this method, there are duct systems which run copper and fiber. The duct system is an installed manhole or handhole infrastructure system that has either fiber or copper running through it from the initial connection point to the end point. The duct system is buried underneath the bases’ ground, and at times it is connected. However, there are areas where the manhole or handhole system is isolated from the rest of the system. The manhole and handhole duct system for all of the COBs are not connected. Nevertheless, there are projects in the works to install manhole and handhole duct systems to connect the cable systems throughout each COB. Once installed, the ITMR contractors will be expected to maintain the cable system within the new duct systems. Furthermore, the contractor shall be expected to install, test, maintain, and repair any United States fiber or copper ran in the Republic of Korea Air Force’s

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(ROKAF) manhole and handhole duct systems across the 4 COBs. Currently, there is no U.S. copper and fiber in the

ROKAF’s duct systems, but there is possibility of utilizing the ROKAF’s duct systems in the future.

The last method is aerial ran fiber or copper cable. This method uses poles on the surface, that are similar to power poles, to run copper or fiber cable from the initial connection point to the end point. These are the main three methods used for the cables systems across the 4 COBs. There is one more method that is rare to see which is the fence method.

This method is highly unencouraged, but there are some areas that have copper and fiber running along the perimeter fence. The contractors will be expected to identify the fenced method, and plan to migrate the fenced runs over to one of the three methods above.

1.3 Objectives:

The objective of this contract is to provide Installation, Test, Maintenance, and Repair (ITMR) support to communications Layer 1 of the Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model) modifications and additions to the existing copper Plain Old Telephone Switch (POTS), Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Cabling, CAT5E/6 cable plant(s), and Outside Plant (OSP) Copper/Fiber optic cabling for 607th MMS in accomplishing telecommunications infrastructure installation and sustainment.

1.3.1 Perform ISP and OSP O&M. Contractor shall maintain ISP and OSP in accordance with (IAW) applicable documents listed in Part 6 of this PWS.

1.4 Scope:

The contractor shall perform work on specified Work Orders as directed by the government. Services include, but are not limited to installation, test, maintenance, repair, and relocation of communications infrastructure connected to and in 318 buildings throughout the 4 COBs.

1.5 Period of Performance:

The period of performance for this contract shall be for one (1) base year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

Base Year: 2025

Option Year I: 2026

Option Year II:2027

Option Year III: 2028

Option Year IV: 2029

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall establish, operate, and maintain a highly effective and open quality control program for all services provided under this PWS. The Government will rely upon Contractor documentation for all services performed subject to periodic review and validation. The Contractor shall retain

Quality Control documentation on site in an orderly manner and make it available for Government review. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which the contractor assures that the work complies with the requirements of the contract. The quality control plan (QCP) will be delivered within 45 business days after the contract has been awarded.

1.6.1.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP). Contractor shall develop a highly effective QCP for all services provided under this PWS within 45 business days of contract award. The QCP shall remain in effect during the term of the contract

(including any option periods if exercised). The Contractor shall: maintain the QCP; retain a copy on site; and ensure availability at all times to all members of their on-site staff, as well as the COR and KO. The Contractor’s QCP shall reflect depot-level Contractor logistic support, centralized maintenance and remote monitoring from the AFNET and refrain from relying on Government CORs as a means to ensure their own quality control. The Contractor shall notify the parties specified in this paragraph of any changes to the QCP at least ten workdays prior to implementation of those changes. The contractor’s QCP shall contain, as a minimum, the following items:

1.6.1.1.a. A description of the inspection system to cover all services. Description shall include specifies as to the areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequently of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspector(s).

1.6.1.1.b. A description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed.

1.6.1.1.c. A description of how the records will be kept. Records must document all inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

1.6.1.2 Records of inspections shall be kept and made available to the Government throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure 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 minimum acceptable defect rate(s). According to the

FAR clause 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price, the government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract. Performance will be evaluated, by Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAEs), for those performance objectives listed in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) as well as observation of any portion of the work being performed under this PWS. All surveillance observations will be recorded by the government. When an observation indicates defective performance, the QAE will notify the COR who will require the contract manager or representative to acknowledge receipt of the observation. The acknowledgement of the observation does not constitute contractor concurrence with the observation, only acknowledgement that the contractor has been made aware of the defective performance. Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the SSD or by methods other than those listed in the SDS (such as provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions.

Continued non-performance will result in Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR) submission to the contractor. Any action taken by the KO as a result of surveillance will be In Accordance With (IAW) the terms of this contract.

1.6.2.1 Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAEs):

1.6.2.1.1 The QAEs are representatives of the KO/COR and will participate in the administration of this contract except where exemptions have been approved by the 607 MMS/Comm Flight Commander and the KO.

1.6.2.1.2 The QAEs or alternates will inform the contract manager in person when discrepancies occur and will request corrective action.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: Contractors will abide by the United States Force Korea (USFK) holiday schedule located at http://www.usfk.mil/Resources/USFK-Holiday-Schedule .

U.S. Federal Holidays

New Year’s Day 1 January

Martin Luther King Day 3rd Monday in January

Washington’s Birthday 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day last Monday in May

Independence Day 4 July

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veteran’s Day 11 November

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 December http://www.usfk.mil/Resources/USFK-Holiday-Schedule

R.O.K. Holidays

New Year’s 1-2 January

Lunar New Year 3 days

Independence Movement Day 1 March

Labor Day 1 May

Children’s Day 5 May

Buddha’s Birthday 12 May

Memorial Day 6 June

Constitution Day 17 July

Liberation Day 15 August

Chu Sok 3 days

National Foundation Day 3 October

Christmas 25 December

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0730-1630

Monday through 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 shall not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The

Contractor shall always maintain an adequate workforce 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 are essential.

1.6.4.1. Work Outside Regular Hours: Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officers

Representative approval. Emergency/urgent requests shall be accepted by the contractor 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Some mission situations will require the contractor to work after normal duty hours. These situations may include military exercises, contingency operations, or weather emergencies. When the contractor’s access to a work area conflicts with an Air Force mission requirement, the contractor shall schedule the work to minimize disruptions.

Such scheduling may require work to be accomplished at times other than normal duty hours. Overtime premiums are not reimbursed by the Government under the terms of the contract as it is included within the prices proposed; therefore, change in shift or shift premiums/ reimbursement shall be negotiated solely between the Contractor and its employees

IAW applicable labor laws.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: This contract requires work at multiple locations across the Republic of Korea. The work to be performed under this contract are at Daegu, Gimhae, Suwon, and Gwangju Air Base. Contractors should be present at each installation during business hours, with the exception of Gimhae. Gimhae’s contractors will operate from Daegu AB.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price service contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations and 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. Stated work and associated products shall be performed at the UNCLASSIFIED level. However, some of this work may take place in secure areas where Contractor employees must be escorted at all times. The Contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Office Representative (COR) or the Facility Manager (FM) to access these secure areas at least five (5) working days ahead of time.

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within

Army/Air Force controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors 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, HAF 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. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding 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 in a manner to prevent unauthorized access.

1.6.7.1.1 The Contractor shall process and provide a Site Visit Request/Entry Access Letter (Attachment #

8) to the KO and 607 MMS security office no later than 14 calendar days before contractor mobilization.

Failure to obtain entry approval will not affect the contract price or time of completion.

1.6.7.1.2 Security Clearance: Stated work and associated products shall be performed at the

UNCLASSIFIED level. The contractor shall employ under this contract, individuals who meet the requirements for access to ROKAF and USAF Air Bases. These requirements include, being placed on a valid Entry Authorizations List (EAL) and completing a Korean National Police Agency (KNPA)

Background check. Members without a clean background check will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the military installation’s security office. Additional security clearances may be required for access to restricted secured areas. However, if these clearances are not held by any contractors the government will provide an escort for access to those areas as needed. As a norm, the majority of the work to be carried out under this contract will be outside of any sensitive areas that require additional security clearances or escorts.

1.6.7.1.3 Motor Vehicle Operation: Ingress and egress of personnel will be subject to the security regulations of each COB: ROKAF directed.

1.6.7.1.4 Base speed limits are posted throughout the base and must be adhered to by all personnel.

1.6.7.1.5 Parking is in designated areas only. No parking is permitted in fire lanes, otherwise reserved, or handicapped only parking spaces.

1.6.7.1.6 Traffic accidents should be reported immediately to the COR or designated representative.

1.6.7.1.7 All personnel entering the installation are subject to random vehicle inspections. The purpose of these inspections is to detect the theft of U.S. Air Force and private property, and to detect contraband.

1.6.7.1.8. Access to Restricted Areas: The contractor shall be responsible for arranging base passes and necessary vehicle permits required for access onto any site listed in this PWS.

1.6.7.1.8.1. All contractor employees and representatives shall have in their possession a Korean

Citizens Identification card or appropriate work visa in addition to the above requirements.

1.6.7.1.8.2. The contractor shall submit a list of their employee’s names and contractor’s vehicle license plate numbers to the area COR for approval at least two weeks in advance.

1.6.7.1.8.3. No employee of the contractor shall be allowed entrance to any Government

Installations without approval.

1.6.7.1.8.4. The U.S. Government and the ROKAF will issue all required installation or base passes to contractor personnel and contractor vehicles at no cost to the contractor.

1.6.7.1.8.5. The contractor shall be responsible for all passes issued to their employees or subcontractor employees under this contract. The contractor shall return all applicable base passes, upon termination of employment or completion of this contract, to the appropriate office at each location, as designated by the Contracting Officer Representative, and the contractor shall obtain a certificate of receipt of those passes.

1.6.7.1.9 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security

1.6.7.1.9.1 AT Level I training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Air Force installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT

Level I awareness training within 5 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

1.6.7.1.9.1.1 All contactor personnel will comply with all Antiterrorism/Force Protection measures in the event there is a threat to the installation. Contractor personnel shall complete the Antiterrorism (AT) Level I awareness training. For personnel who do not have access to the Air Force’s Advance Distance Learning System (ADLS) they can receiving this training through ADLS web site.

1.6.7.1.9.2 The contractor and all associated sub-contractors will practice Operations Security. The contractor shall not talk about work outside of the work area nor discuss the work being performed on social media. The contractor shall not take pictures/video (to include operation of dashcams or other recording devices in contractor operated vehicles) inside sensitive locations without prior coordination with the organization's OPSEC representative and contracting officer representative.

It will be the responsibility of the contractor to safeguard all documents provided. Documents will be stored away from view when not being used. Documents, media, drawings, and other associated material that are no longer needed must be destroyed via approved methods.

1.6.7.1.9.2.1 Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete

Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. OPSEC training is available at the following website: http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/

1.6.7.1.9.2.2 Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b. Per AR 381-12, 2-4b: Threat awareness training will be presented only by CI agents who have successfully completed the TARP T3 program and are certified to conduct the training. Non-CI agents assigned to National Guard and USAR units may conduct training as specified in paragraph 1–7. The 902d MI Group T3 training team may be contacted at usarmy. meade.902-migrp. mbx.902d-mi-gp-tarp@mail.mil.

1.6.7.1.9.3 Common Access Card (CAC). Contractors shall obtain base CAC used to gain access to

Suwon AB and the base computer network during the performance period. Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive

2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following:

(1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely;

(2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or

(3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non- DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.6.7.1.9.3.1 For contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication

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http://jko.jten.mil/ http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/ 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.

1.6.7.1.9.4 CACs may be issued for the performance period of the contract only. Contractor personnel will be made aware of the necessity for safeguarding identification cards issued and the requirement for reporting any identification cards lost.

1.6.7.1.9.5 If an employee is dismissed from employment, resigns, or if there is no longer a contractual requirement for the employee, the Contractor Site Manager shall ensure that the employee CAC and any other identification, i.e., vehicle passes, issued to the employee are expeditiously returned to the COR/KO prior to final invoicing and payment. If all identification is not provided, a portion of the final payment will be withheld pending its submission.

1.6.7.1.9.6 Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award. Contractor ensures that personnel accessing information systems have the proper and current information assurance certification to perform IA functions in accordance with DoD 8570.01M, Information

Assurance (IA) Workforce Improvement Program. Contractor personnel shall have certifications prior to assuming contract duties. Contractor personnel who do not have proper and current certifications shall be denied access to DoD information systems for the purpose of performing information assurance functions. Contractor will meet the applicable Information Assurance certification requirements listed below, including:

• DoD approved information assurance workforce certifications appropriate for each category and level as listed in the current version of DoD 8570.01–M.

• Appropriate operating system certification for information assurance technical positions as required by DOD 8570.01–M.

1.6.7.1.9.6.1 All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the

DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in

DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

1.6.7.2. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys and key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality

Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the

Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.2.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the

Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor at the KO’s discretion. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system will be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor at the KO’s discretion.

1.6.7.2.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys and key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.3. Lock Combination: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications infrastructure installation/modification/removal in the Republic of Korea (ROK) or same or similar size and scope of services within the last seven (7) years.

a. The Contractor must possess an ACTIVE business registration in the Republic of Korea (사업자등록증), and

Communications License issued by the Korean Communications Commission (KCC)

(정보통신공사업등록증).

b. The Contractor shall possess an ACTIVE “Communication Infrastructure Business License Certificate”

(기간통신사업사 증명서) issued by ROK “Ministry of Science and ICT” (과학기술정보통신부).

c. The Contractor shall provide “Information and Communication Construction performance confirmation last

3 years” (최근3년간 정보통신공사실적확인서) issued by “Korea Information & communication Construction

Associate” (한국정보통신공사협회).

d. The Contractor shall provide “Certificate of possession of information and communication Engineer”

(정보통신기술자 보유 확인서) issued by “Korea Information & communication Construction Associate”

(한국정보통신공사협회).

e. The Contractor shall provide “Corporate Credit Report” (기업신용보고서) issued by “NICE D&B (Duns &

Bradstreet)” (나이스디앤비).

f. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees with Air Force (AF) Network access complete and maintain latest AF “Cyber Awareness Challenge” professional certification during the execution of this contract.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (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.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration 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 furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, 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.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Prime Contract

Manager (CM), Site Manager, Quality Control Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate 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 shall be available between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except for Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for emergency or administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.6.11.1 Prime Contract Manager (CM) with the following qualifications:

1.6.11.1.1. At least a Bachelor’s degree.

1.6.11.1.2. Demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years in contract management or project management with satisfactory prior experience relating to telecommunications support.

1.6.11.1.3. MUST be capable of reading, writing, understanding, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of contract work. Reports, emails, and other project related documentation must be in English.

1.6.11.1.4. The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours within two (2) hours to meet on the installation with U.S. Air Force personnel (designated by the KO) to discuss problems. After normal duty hours the manager or alternate shall be available within four (4) hours.

1.6.11.2 Site Manager and Alternate Qualifications:

1.6.11.2.1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.

1.6.11.2.2. Demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a site manager in installing, relocating, repairing Outside Plant cables within the last five (5) years from issuance date of the solicitation.

1.6.11.2.3. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The Contracting Officer will require proof of Site Manager’s qualifications prior to awarding the contract.

1.6.11.2.4. MUST be capable of reading, writing, understanding, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of contract work. Reports, emails, and other project related

1.6.11.2.5. Duties: The Site Manager is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating day-today production and schedule adherence on the project.

1.6.11.2.6. Required to attend partnering meetings, and quality control meetings

1.6.11.2.7. Must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted.

1.6.11.3. Quality Control Manager (QCM) and Alternate qualifications: the contractor shall provide a QC Manager with the following qualifications:

1.6.11.3.1. Quality Control (QC) Manager Duties: Provide a QC Manager at the work site to implement and manage the QC program. The QC Manager is required to conduct the QC meetings, perform submittal review and approval, ensure testing is performed and provide documentation required in this contract. The QC Manager is responsible for managing documentation performed by others.

1.6.11.3.2. QC Manager Qualifications: An individual with a minimum of 5 years combined experience as an inspector, QC Manager, or construction manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this contract. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of the EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.

1.6.11.4. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Alternate qualifications: the contractor shall provide a SSHO with the following qualifications:

1.6.11.4.1. SSHO Duties; perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor.

1.6.11.4.2. SSHO Qualifications; An individual with a minimum of five (5) years safety work of a progressive nature with at least five (5) years of experience on similar projects, a minimum of twenty four (24) hours of formal safety training each year for the past five (5) years with training for competent person status for at least the following areas of competency: Excavation, Confined Space, Health Hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents, and personal protective equipment to include selection and use.

1.6.11.4.3. MUST be capable of reading, writing, understanding, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of contract work. Reports, emails, and other project related

1.6.11.5. Asbestos Containing Material (ACM): There are known asbestos-containing-material (ACM) hazards in numerous buildings located throughout U.S. military installations in South Korea. Due to this potential hazard at

U.S. military installations, and unknown ROK military building standards, all buildings shall be initially treated by the contractor as containing ACM. Asbestos contamination is usually in one of the following forms: transit, pipe wrap, duct insulation, floor tile, ceiling tile, asbestos contaminated fiberglass, or debris from deteriorating asbestos.

Above ceiling areas are of special concern and no one should enter the above ceiling areas without proper training.

The contractor shall have personnel who are trained and certified in identifying potential ACM hazards and using the appropriate procedures to protect personnel and the environment when working in areas known to contain ACM.

The contractor's personnel who will be working in these areas shall be certified in accordance with the procedures contained in the EPA Green Book entitled “Managing Asbestos in Place - A Building Owner's Guide to Operations and Maintenance Programs for Asbestos-Containing Materials”, 2QT-2003, July 1990. The contractor shall comply with all Federal, U.S. Government (i.e. USFK Regulation 201-1), and local South Korean Government environmental safety requirements including those dealing with the handling and removal of hazardous waste. The

USAG DPW Environmental office last conducted an ACM survey in 2001 and should be contacted for any updated information when the contractor performs installation work at U.S. Air Force facilities. For installations performed at non-U.S Air Force facilities, the contractor shall identify the appropriate Public Works office to obtain access to building records or ACM studies that may have been conducted by the U.S. or ROK government.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering

Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12.1. Appearance/Identification: Contractor personnel shall present a neat and clean appearance as the job they perform allows. The contractor shall ensure each employee wears an identification badge that shall include the employee’s name, title, employee’s photograph, and contractor’s name. Badges shall be worn upon first day of employment. Badges shall be displayed on a worn outer garment (except when safety is an overriding factor) while working. The contractor’s badge does not replace base access badges issued by the USFK/ROK Air Force. It is the contractor’s responsibility to acquire base access badges for its employees at each location.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: The contractors will be required to acquire and maintain their own personal vehicles to travel to and from their work office, meetings, and work order ticket locations. The contractors will need to obtain and maintain all military installation required driving passes. There will be no dedicated parking. All parking will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: The Government will be paying for the shipping of required hardware, heavy machinery, and maintenance tools to their respective sites. Storage of heavy machinery will be on-site unless government facilities are insufficient for secure and long-term storage. The COR will determine whether the storage area is deemed insufficient for secure and long-term storage. If there is a cost associated with storing heavy machinery offsite the government will pay for it. The contractor must supply their own company vehicles for daily job performance and/or travel use, and if their vehicles are stored offsite the contractor must pay for their vehicles’ storage. The contractor may store their vehicles on-site if they choose. The contractor’s vehicles should be marked with the company logo, so they are readily identifiable as contractor vehicles. Furthermore, if the contractor’s vehicles are stored on-site they shall ensure the storage area is neat, orderly, and kept at a professional standard deemed by the COR.

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and 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 and copyrights 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 will 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. All records, files, documents, and working papers provided by the government and/or generated for the government in the performance of this requirement shall be maintained and disposed of in accordance with the appropriate Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI).

1.6.15.1 Historical Records. The contractor shall develop and maintain equipment historical records detailing upgrades, installations, and reconfigurations. Information must include but not limited to: event date, description of event, model/serial numbers, and costs. These records are to be provided to the COR as permanent records.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: 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 Organizational Conflict of Interests (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. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and 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.

1.6.17 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: In performing work under this contract, the contractor shall:

1.6.17.1 Conform to the safety requirements contained in the contract for all activities related to the accomplishment of the work.

1.6.17.2 Perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA 2206, General Industry, Occupational Safety and

Health Standards (29 CFR 1910) and Korea Environmental Governing Standards by US Force Korea.

1.6.17.3 Develop and provide at the start of the orientation period or the start of the first operational performance period (if there is no orientation period) a safety plan for the protection of government facilities and property and to provide a safe work environment for contractor personnel. (NOTE: FOR NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS, RESERVE THIS PARAGRAPH AND REQUIRE BIDDERS TO INCLUDE THE SAFETY PLAN IN THEIR

TECHNICAL PROPOSALS IF APPLICABLE.)

1.6.17.4 Provide protection to government property to prevent damage during the period of time the property is under the control or in possession of the contractor.

1.6.17.5 Include a clause in all subcontracts to require subcontractors to comply with the safety provisions of this contract as applicable.

1.6.17.6 Record and report promptly (within the same day) to the contracting officer or COR, all available facts relating to each instance of damage to government property or injury to either contractor or government personnel.

1.6.17.7 In the event of an accident or mishap, take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the accident or mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, and preserve evidence until released by the accident and mishap investigative authority through the contracting officer.

1.6.17.8 If the government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident or mishap, the contractor shall cooperate fully and assist government personnel in the conduct of investigation until the investigation is completed.

1.6.18 STORAGE: The contractor shall keep all storage areas free of debris, refuse, spills, leaks, stains, splashes and excessive materials. All storage areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean and safe condition. The contractor, at no additional expense to the government, shall clean up any areas that incur contamination by any hazardous material or substances immediately. Remediation may include subsequent soil analysis if directed by the government. The contractor shall store all hazardous materials in a contractor supplied trailer or storage unit, which shall be leak proof or contain secondary containment devices. The storage unit shall be secured when contract personnel are not present.

1.6.18.1 Contractor-Furnished Hazardous Material. Contractor shall develop this record to document bringing or using hazardous material on Government facilities. Contractor shall develop this record not later than 30 calendar days after contract award and develop and maintain electronic updates to records quarterly thereafter. If no hazardous material is used in performance of the contract during the quarterly period, the Contractor shall indicate

“none” on the applicable quarterly record. The record shall consist of the following:

Section 1, General Information. This section shall contain: Contract number, contract performance period, Contractor's name, date of record, name and phone number of on base Contractor point of contact; emergency phone number; and address or physical location of the Contractor’s on-base field office.

Section 2, Product Information. This section shall contain: product nomenclature, product trade name; product part number, manufacturer’s name and address, physical location(s) of on base usage and storage, description of how product is used; justification for use.

Section 3, Usage/Storage Amount. This section shall contain: unit of measure (e.g., gallons, quarts, pints, fluid ounces, pounds, other (specify), amount brought on installation, amount used during reporting period, amount stored, amount removed, and signature of responsible Contractor.

1.6.19 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring sufficient personnel are assigned to this contract and all personnel are qualified and certified to perform the requirements listed herein, including those qualifications and certifications required by the OEM requirements to maintain, install, or operate the equipment covered by this contract.

1.6.19.1 Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate contract manager

(responsible in the absence of the contract manager) who shall be responsible for the performance of the services.

The names of the contract manager and alternate(s) shall be provided to the KO in writing prior to the beginning of the first performance period. The contract manager and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.6.19.1.1 The contract manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract.

1.6.19.1.2 The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours within two (2) hours to meet on the installation with government personnel (designated by the KO) to discuss problems. After normal duty hours the manager or alternate shall be available within four (4) hours.

1.6.19.2 Contractor Employees: the contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the KO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

1.6.19.2.1 Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees.

This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges, which contain the company name and employee name in English.

1.6.19.2.2 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. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DOD 5500-7-R Joint…