PWS_LMRAntenna UPDATED 8-27-2026.docx

SECTION 1: PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT LMR Antenna Replacement

PART 1 – GENERAL

1. GENERAL: If there is conflict among any law, regulation, specification, standard, or policy, the most stringent will apply. The following provisions apply to the performance of work under this contract:

1.1. SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish, replace, test, and commission all supplies, parts, materials, tools, support equipment, labor, vehicles, hoisting equipment, and any other equipment necessary to perform Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Antenna Replacement services at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209. The Contractor shall decommission and remove the existing LMR antenna and install a new TX RX Systems Model 101-68-10-0-03 broadband fiberglass omni-directional antenna (or Government-approved equivalent). All work shall be executed in strict adherence to Motorola R56 Grounding Standards, ANSI/TIA-222-H structural standards, and VA Hospital operational requirements.

1.1.1 Only companies with verifiable experience in antenna installation and removal on communications systems will be considered qualified for this bid. All personnel shall be trained & certified as required by OSHA and VA Hospital regulations. Certificate of Insurance is required.

1.1.2 The Contractor shall ensure that a complete submittal packet to include as-builts, system data, equipment info, before and after photos and test reports be provided. Prior to the commencement of any physical work, this packet must be submitted to the Government and the VA Hospital for review and approval, and must also include:

A comprehensive Hoist Plan.

A Safety Plan detailing fall protection protocols and floor protection measures for the roof.

A complete inventory listing of all equipment and supplies being used (including mounting devices, electrical equipment, certified personal protective equipment (PPE), and fall protection gear).

Emission/frequency information, including a comparative analysis detailing any potential interference from the new antenna in comparison to the currently installed unit.

1.1.3 Pre-Installation Storage & Delivery: If the replacement antenna or associated project materials require storage prior to the scheduled day of installation, they must first be delivered directly to the Network Enterprise Center (NEC) located at 301 John Warren Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11252. The Contractor remains responsible for coordinating the delivery and safe receipt of the items with the COR and NEC personnel.

1.2. HOURS OF OPERATION: Contractor operating hours shall be consistent with normal core duty hours of Fort Hamilton and the VA Hospital, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Normal core duty hours are 0900-1600 for Fort Hamilton. Contractors must also abide by any additional duty hour limitations by the VA Hospital. However, all on-site work and installation operations at the VA Hospital shall be conducted exclusively on a weekend between the hours of 0800 and 1630 (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) to ensure clinical operations are unaffected. Days/hours may exclude Government holidays.

1.3. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: For the purpose of this contract, the term “Contractor personnel” applies to all Contractor employees, Subcontractor employees, or any other person(s) acting for or on behalf of the Contractor to perform work on this contract.

1.3.1. Project Manager: Prior to contract performance, the Contractor shall designate in writing, to the Contracting Officer, a Project Manager (PM), who shall be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and supervision of the work performed. The PM shall have knowledge of the terms and conditions of the contract. This PM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract. The PM shall be available, by phone, anytime Contractor personnel are performing services.

1.3.2. Contractor Employee

1.3.2.1. General Qualifications: Contractor employees shall be trained, qualified, certified and/or licensed under the requirements specified in this contract prior to starting work. The Contractor shall maintain records of training qualifications, certifications, and licenses and provide them to the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor shall ensure that the employees remain fully qualified to perform work under this contract. The Contractor shall maintain the work force in such a manner as to ensure that the employees remain fully qualified. The Contractor shall only employ persons able to speak, read, write, and understand English for those positions interacting with Government personnel, and where English is used or essential to provide the product, record, data, information, or service. Contractor personnel shall be physically capable of performing work under all climatic conditions.

1.3.2.2. Specialized Qualifications: Contractor shall meet any specialized requirements as outlined by the VA Hospital.

1.3.3. Employee Conduct: The Contractor shall not allow any employee to perform work who has illegal possession of, or who is under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Government rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirements, which are in place or issued during the contract term shall be applicable to all Contractor employees or representatives who enter the Installation or who travel using Government transportation. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements shall be grounds for removal (permanently or temporarily as the Government determines) from the work site. Individuals who violate such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements may be denied access to the Installation and the VA Hospital, either temporarily or permanently. Contractor personnel receiving driving under the influence (DUI) conviction may be prohibited from driving on the installation and the VA Hospital.

1.3.4. Employee Appearance: Contractor employees shall be appropriately dressed including any necessary individual protective clothing and equipment.

1.3.5. Personnel Constraints/Conflicts of Interest: The Contractor shall not hire for this contract, any person whose employment would result in a conflict of interest, or employment which is prohibited by Department of Defense Regulation 5500.7‑R entitled "Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)", Dated November 17, 2011.

1.3.6. Personnel Safety: The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and VA Hospital laws and regulations including, but not limited to environmental, safety, and occupational health laws and regulations. The Contractor shall follow all VA Hospital safety and operational requirements.

1.3.6.1. Special VA Safety Coordination: The Contractor shall actively coordinate and comply with the VA Hospital Safety Office. This includes conducting a mandatory in-person coordination and safety briefing with the designated VA Hospital Safety Point of Contact (POC) on the day of the installation, prior to commencing any physical work.

1.3.6.2. Roof & Floor Protection: The Contractor shall adhere strictly to the approved Safety Plan regarding roof safety, ensuring all personnel are equipped with certified fall protection gear and that specialized floor/surface protection is deployed on the roof surfaces to prevent physical damage to the VA Hospital roof structure during transit and installation.

1.4. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT REPORTING:

1.4.1. The Contractor shall report serious accidents and incidents incurred while performing work under this contract immediately by the most expeditious means possible but not more than one hour following the accident or incident to Emergency Services, VA Hospital Safety Office and Contracting Officer. Serious accidents and incidents include, but are not limited to, those defined in AR 385-10 and AR 190-40 respectively or referenced in other applicable directives. Examples are as follows: One or more lives lost, one or more persons critically injured, three or more persons hospitalized due to one incident, property damage estimated to exceed $2,000, fire causing major damage to structures, equipment, or vehicles, and HAZMAT, hazardous substances, and HAZWASTE incidents.

1.4.2. Record of Injury Form: Immediately after a job-connected injury, the Contractor shall prepare a record of the incident/accident and forward it to the COR. The COR will forward the incident/accident report to the Command Safety Office. If more information is required, the Command Safety office will coordinate with the COR for the required information.

1.5. CLAIMS LIABILITY ARTICLE: The Contractor shall indemnify, save harmless, and defend the Government from and against any and all claims, damages, actions, debts, liabilities, and attorneys' fees arising out of or in any manner predicated upon loss of or damage to the property of, and injury to or death of any and all persons whatsoever, in any manner caused or contributed to by the Contractor, his agents, servants, employees or Subcontractors while in, upon, or about the military installation wherein this work is located, or while going to or departing from the same; and to indemnify and save harmless the Government from, and on account of damage of any kind which the Government may suffer as the result of acts of negligence, fraud or misconduct of any of Contractor's agents, servants, employees, or Subcontractors in or about said military installation.

1.6. SECURITY, INSTALLATION ACCESS AND CONTROL, AND TRAINING:

1.6.1. Anti-terrorism (AT) Level I training: All Contractor employees, to include Subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and Subcontractor employee in WAWF with their invoice for the applicable invoicing period. If requested by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall also submit certificates of completion to the COR or to the contracting officer within 5 days of request. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil

1.6.2 Access and General Protection Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation and VA Hospital access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office (PMO), Director of Emergency Services (DES), or VA Hospital Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements of FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract/task order, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.3. OPSEC Training Requirement: All Contractor employees, to include Subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army installation, facility, controlled access area, and/or installation computers shall complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 days after contract start date. The Contractor shall provide either certificates of completion or dates of attendance at the Garrison's Workforce Development quarterly training, for each affected Contractor employee and Subcontractor employee to the COR, within 15 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC Level 1 training is available on AKO (ALMS), at the Multipurpose Auditorium (MPA) Garrison quarterly mandatory training, or DOD Civilian/Contractor training at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm.

1.6.4 Access to Protected Information. Protected information means all non-public information, including, but not limited to, trade secrets or proprietary information of other Contractors, Government source selection information, Privacy Act or personally identifiable information (PII), or any other information with distribution limited by the Government. If, during the performance of this requirement, Contractor personnel obtain access by any means to protected information, they shall not disclose, publish, divulge, release, or make known, in any manner or to any extent, the information except as necessary to carry out duties under this contract. Protected information shall be given only to persons specifically granted access to this sensitive information and may not be further divulged without specific prior written approval from an authorized U.S. Government individual. Further, contractor employees may use any non-public information for official/authorized Government purposes, and they shall not use the information for their personal gain, the gain of their employer, or the gain of anyone else. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any potential organizational conflicts of interest created by any such access; however, a nondisclosure agreement will not overcome an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. Moreover, the Trade Secrets Act prohibits releasing proprietary information without the owner’s consent. Accordingly, all Government Contractors are required to mark their proprietary information, and any time the Contractor is given inadvertent access to such marked information, the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer of the access.

1.6.5. The contractor shall agree that any data furnished by the government to the contractor shall be used only for performance under this PWS, and all copies of such data shall be returned to the government upon completion of this effort.

1.6.6. Privacy Act. All contractor personnel assigned to this contract will have access to information that may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all assigned contract employees are briefed on Privacy Act requirements.

1.6.7. The contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable Security policies and directives. Personnel who knowingly violate security policies or directives are subject to immediate removal from any compensated work relating to this contract.

1.6.8 Contractor Identification Requirements. In accordance with FAR 37.114(c), all contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious are required to identify themselves as such to avoid being mistaken for Government officials. Contractors performing work at Government workplaces shall provide their employees with an easily readable identification (ID) badge indicating the employee’s name, the contractor’s name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee. Contractors shall require their employees to wear the Contractor ID badges visibly along with the Government issued CAC card and/or special access badges when performing work at Government workplaces. Contractor personnel shall also ensure that all e-mails, documents, or reports they produce are suitably marked as Contractor products and/or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All signature blocks on e-mails shall indicate that the sender is a Contractor employee and include the Contractor's company name.

1.6.8.1 Contractor personnel who are retired military shall not use their retired military rank/titles while working in an official role as a Government contractor on this contract.

1.6.9. Organizational Conflict of Interest: The Contractor will receive no privileged, proprietary, or otherwise sensitive information without the Government’s knowledge and without both the Government and Contractor implementing appropriate safeguards or agreements thereon. Contractor will not divulge any information accessed and obtained during the course of performing this task to other Contractor staff or anyone outside the Government. Specifically, in addition to any organizational conflict of interest provision, Contractor employees assigned to this contract where there will be privileged, proprietary or otherwise sensitive information will be required, prior to working, to sign a non-disclosure statement for the Government agreeing not to share any information or data with other Contractor personnel not assigned to the project or, if assigned to the project, who has not signed a non-disclosure statement. The signed nondisclosure statements will be furnished to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to contract performance.

1.7. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE:

1.7.1. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations covering environmental protection. In case of a conflict among these laws and regulations, the most stringent law or regulation shall apply. If a Federal, State, or regulatory agency assesses any fine, penalty, or fee against the Government that is attributable to Contractor noncompliance with any environmental law or regulation, the Contractor shall indemnify the Government for the amount of the fine and other Government costs attributable to the violation (e.g., the cost of cleaning up a hazardous waste spill). In the event of Contractor noncompliance with any applicable environmental law or regulation, the Contracting Officer will determine whether the Government or the Contractor is responsible for abating or correcting the violation. This provision is not intended in any way to waive the Government’s rights under any other provision of this contract.

1.8. TOXIC/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

1.8.1. Solid Waste: The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all solid waste generated.

1.9 REPORTS:

1.9.1. The Contractor shall complete responses in a timely manner to all requirements for reports and requests for information and data, both one-time and recurring.

1.10. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP): The Contractor shall maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires upon request. The Contractor shall submit its QCP to the Contracting Officer no later than five calendar days after the initial request is made. The format of the QCP shall be in Microsoft Word on company letterhead.

PWS PART 2: DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1. DEFINITIONS: The definitions set forth below are those unique to this contract. Definitions for technical terms or words that are included in this contract can be found in the technical documents referenced in the individual functional areas of the PWS. The definitions provided below are oriented to Fort Hamilton’s PWS. In many cases, definitions are specific by situation. The listing of definitions is not all-inclusive, but it has been derived from official publications (e.g., regulations and technical manuals) when available.

Army Regulations (ARs): Publications issued by Department of the Army (DA) which are directive in nature and contain missions, responsibilities, policies, and administrative procedures necessary to ensure uniform compliance with those policies.

Business Day: Monday through Friday, except for Government recognized holidays.

Contracting Officer (KO): An individual with the authority to enter, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): An individual from the functional activity appointed by the Contracting Officer and delegated specific authority to monitor contract performance and to perform specific contract administration functions.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A formal method documenting unsatisfactory Contractor performance (contract deficiencies and defects against the AQL) in the contract file.

Defective Service: A unit of service, which contains one or more defects and does not conform to specified requirements.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Provides uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal Government.

Hazardous Waste: A waste as defined in title 40, CFR, Part 261.3. Special handling procedures and disposal facilities are required for their disposal in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS identifies key performance indicators and standards that represent logical service outputs that will be evaluated by the Government to assure the Contractor is fulfilling the terms of the contract.

Performance Standard: A measurable output or result associated with the performance-based description of a requirement found in the PWS.

Performance Threshold: The Performance Threshold is the lowest case quality level (percent) of defective outcomes/service that the Government indicates will be accepted using acceptable sampling techniques and procedures. However, the Contractor is still expected to meet the performance standard outlined utilizing the re-work process at no additional cost to the Government.

Quality Control: Those actions taken by the Contractor to control the in-process performance of goods or services to ensure that contract quality standards are met.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance.

2.2. ACRONYMS: For the purpose of the resultant contract, the acronyms listed below shall apply:

PWS PART 3: CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3.1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, supervision, materials, and services necessary to perform the requirements of this contract.

3.2. PERMITS, TAXES, LICENSES, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall, at his own expense, obtain all necessary permits, give all notices, pay all license fees and applicable taxes, comply with municipal, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations applicable to the business carried on under this contract. The Contractor is solely responsible for identifying, applying for, obtaining, and securing any and all permits required by the VA Hospital to safely and legally execute the work under this contract at no additional cost to the Government.

3.3. CONTRACTOR OWNED PROPERTY:

3.3.1. Condition of Property: All Contractor property shall be in an operable condition and meet all applicable Federal, State, Local, and Installation requirements for its operation. Equipment shall also have complete and intact design and safety features as if they were new excluding the appearance of fair wear and tear on the equipment.

3.3.2. Identification and Markings:

3.3.2.1. Equipment: All Contractor furnished equipment shall be inscribed, engraved, stamped, or otherwise permanently marked to identify it as Contractor Owned property. The method of marking and information shall be at the Contractor's discretion except that it shall minimally identify the name of the Contractor’s concern.

3.3.2.2. Vehicles: The Contractor shall provide and maintain sufficient vehicles required to fulfill the terms of this contract. Contractor Vehicles shall bear the name of the Contractor's concern on both right and left side of the vehicle. Identification affixed to vehicles shall be in bold text letters not less than one half (1/2) inch in stock and not less than three (3) inches high. Color and style of text are at the Contractor's discretion providing the text is in clear and sharp contrast to the surrounding area.

3.3.2.3. Operation: All Contractor owned equipment shall be operated according to applicable Federal, State, Local, and Installation laws and regulations as they apply to the equipment. This includes the requirement that Contractor personnel shall be adequately trained and possesses all necessary licenses, certification, or other required documents to operate the equipment.

3.3.3. Contractor Equipment and Supplies Listing: The Contractor shall provide a complete listing of all equipment and supplies utilized under this effort to the COR and the VA Hospital Safety Office. This includes, but is not limited to, detailed parameters for hoisting rigging, electrical installation tools, certified personal protective equipment (PPE), and fall protection equipment.

PWS PART 4: SPECIFIC TASKS

4.1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall perform a turnkey LMR antenna replacement. The Contractor shall furnish and replace, at its own expense, all supplies, parts, materials, tools, support equipment, labor, vehicles, hoisting equipment, and any other equipment necessary to perform Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Antenna Replacement service at the VA Hospital, Fort Hamilton.

4.1.1 Only companies with verifiable experience in antenna installation and removal on communications systems will be considered qualified for this bid. All personnel shall be trained & certified as required by OSHA and VA Hospital regulations. Certificate of Insurance is required. Only personnel possessing current certifications in tower climbing and proper use testing equipment shall perform the technical execution.

4.1.2 The Contractor shall safely dismantle and remove the existing LMR antenna, mounting hardware, and top weatherproofing. All removed components shall be properly disposed of off-site in accordance with local, state, and federal EPA regulations.

4.1.3 Scheduling Constraints: All physical execution of work at the VA Hospital site shall occur strictly on a weekend during the hours of 0800 and 1630 (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM), ensuring minimal disruption to weekday clinical and administrative hospital operations.

4.1.4. Vibration and Noise Control: The Contractor shall perform physical operations in a manner that minimizes operational vibration and acoustic noise. The Contractor shall coordinate any noise- or vibration-producing activities with the COR at least one (1) week prior to commencing work, ensuring the hospital can provide advance notice to clinical staff and affected departments.

4.2. LOG IN–OUT: The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) prior to beginning any work on this project.

4.2.1. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) prior to beginning any work on this project.

4.2.2. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the COR at least one week prior to commencing work.

4.2.3. The Contractor shall coordinate the final functionality testing with the COR via e-mail at least 1 day prior to work completion.

4.2.4 The Contractor shall contact the designated Point of Contact (POC) when crews start work and when they complete work. The NEC (Network Enterprise Center) shall be notified upon arrival at the site and prior to any setup.

4.2.5. Mandatory Day-of-Work Safety Meeting: The Contractor shall conduct an in-person coordination and safety meeting with the designated VA Hospital Safety Point of Contact (POC) on the day of the installation prior to commencing any physical setup or physical work.

4.2.6. Pre-Installation Storage and Delivery Coordination: In the event that the replacement antenna requires storage prior to the physical day of installation, the Contractor shall deliver the equipment directly to the NEC at 301 John Warren Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11252. The Contractor must coordinate with the NEC and COR at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance to arrange drop-off, verify shipping documentation, and secure safe receipt of the components.

4.3. ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS The new antenna shall be a TX RX Systems Model 101-68-10-0-03 or a Government-approved equivalent meeting or exceeding the following RF parameters:

4.3.1. RF Performance and Emissions Verification: The Contractor shall evaluate and verify that the emission parameters of the replacement antenna do not introduce electromagnetic interference with active medical machinery or critical communication systems within the VA Hospital structure, compared to the baseline parameters of the legacy unit.

4.4 ANTENNA REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT:

4.4.1 The Contractor shall remove the existing LMR antenna and properly dispose of it in accordance with all applicable regulations.

4.4.2 The Contractor shall provide and operate all necessary hoisting and safety equipment for the removal and installation of the antenna. All hoisting operations shall be strictly executed in accordance with the approved Hoist Plan, incorporating roof floor protective layering to safeguard roof structural membranes from damage. The Contractor shall select hoisting equipment with appropriate reach and weight capacity to safely access the roof. The Contractor shall actively coordinate hoisting logistics and placement with VA Hospital Security near the VA loading dock to ensure that equipment/location does not block hospital ambulance routes, emergency drop-offs, or essential medical transit paths.

4.4.3 The Contractor shall install the new antenna in accordance with manufacturer specifications and all applicable codes and standards. The Contractor shall execute the installation utilizing the following technical mandates:

4.4.3.1 Mounting: Secure the antenna to the existing structure utilizing manufacturer-approved mounting brackets, torqued to precise manufacturer specifications.

4.4.3.2 Weatherproofing: All RF connections (antenna-to-jumper and jumper-to-mainline) shall be weatherproofed utilizing a three-layer system (electrical tape, butyl mastic tape, and a final layer of electrical tape coated with UV protectant) or an industry-approved cold shrink sleeve.

4.4.3.3 Grounding: The antenna and support pipe shall be bonded to the site's master ground bar (MGB) or existing grounding system utilizing solid copper wire, strictly adhering to Motorola R56 grounding guidelines.

4.4.3.4 Cabling: Ensure proper bend radii are maintained on all coaxial cables to prevent impedance mismatches or damage to the dielectric core.

4.4.3.5. Roof Restoration and Weatherproofing: The Contractor shall seal, weatherproof, and fully restore any structural penetrations, membrane disturbances, or modifications made to the roof during the installation process to maintain the watertight integrity of the VA Hospital structure, in strict compliance with VA facilities guidelines.

4.4.3.6. Alignment and Pointing: The Contractor shall physically align and point the newly installed antenna to maximize coverage efficiency and optimize RF signal strength parameters.

4.4.3.7. Line Sweep Testing: The Contractor shall perform professional sweep testing on all newly installed coaxial cables, RF lines, jumpers, and connectors to verify the absence of structural core damage, severe bends, kinks, or impedance mismatches, and compile the documented sweep reports for submission.

4.4.4 Prior to final acceptance and invoice approval, the Contractor shall provide a digital Commissioning Package to the COR containing the following:

4.4.4.1 Photographic Evidence: High-resolution color before and after photos of the work area, installed antenna, torqued mounts, weatherproofed connections, and grounding bonds. Delivered to the COR 3 Business days post-installation.

4.4.4.2 Warranty Documentation: Manufacturer warranty certificates for the antenna and a 1-year workmanship warranty from the Contractor. Delivered to the COR 3 Business days post-installation.

4.5. CLEAN UP: The Contractor shall clean up all debris, weatherproofing scraps, and discarded materials resulting from operations at the end of each workday. No open burning or on-site dumpster usage is permitted. The Contractor shall ensure that no loose metallic objects, zip ties, mounting hardware, or trash are left behind on the roof surface. All discarded materials and decommissioned components shall be completely hauled off-site and disposed of by the Contractor. The Contractor shall utilize before-and-after photographs of the work area to verify to the COR and VA Hospital Safety Office that the structural roof area has been left free of debris and is completely undamaged.

PWS PART 5: FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

5.1. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: Beyond the observance of Federal Holidays or uniquely occurring national events, the Contractor may observe other dates of public or religious significance; however, the occurrence and observation of such shall not relieve the Contractor from full performance of any contract requirement or specified delivery dates. Federal Holidays are as follows:

PWS PART 6: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

6.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY:

Table 1: Performance Metrics Quality Control/Performance Metrics: This table will be used by the Government to gauge and record the effectiveness of the contractor in the fulfillment of the requirements of this PWS to ensure that quality control and quality assurance metrics are met to the Government’s standard.

No Deviation COR confirmation

No Deviation COR confirmation

No Deviation COR confirmation with documented test

No Deviation COR confirmation

Table 2: Workload Data

SECTION 2: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. INSPECTIONS: Government inspections are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures. The Government will perform quality assurance (QA) of the Contractor's performance under this contract using various methods of surveillance. The COR may compare results of inspections performed by the Contractor’s inspectors with the actual conditions observed during Government inspections. The Government reserves the right to conduct 100% inspections.

2. ACCEPTANCE: The Government will accept all work when the Contractor performs and completes the work within the standards described in the PWS.

3. NON-CONFORMANCE: Failure by the Contractor to perform the work in accordance with the Performance Work Statement shall be considered a non-conformance, shall constitute a contract deficiency, and may be grounds for contract deduction.

4. GOVERNMENT'S RIGHTS: The rights of the Government and remedies described in this section are in addition to all other rights and remedies set forth in these documents. Specifically, the Government reserves its rights under the Terms and Conditions clause; reference FAR Clause 52.212-4. Any deductions shall reflect the reduced value of services performed under the contract. The Contractor shall not be relieved of full performance of the services hereunder. The Government may modify the type and frequency of inspection of items.