PWS _RNEC Absolyte Battery.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REGIONAL NETWORK ENTERPRISE CENTER (RNEC)

ABSOLYTE VALUE REGULATED LEAD-ACID (VRLA)

BATTERY CELLS RELACEMENT

29 SEPTEMBER 2025

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to Furnish and Labor to install new Absolyte Value Regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative – terminate plate, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff for one (1) Communication Node, Building 1014. The new battery cells shall be the same brands and equal in amp-hours and not refurbished or renewed. The contractor shall reconnect existing Alarm/control cable hardness on each battery cell and reinstall Ni-Cad Neutra Mat as defined in this PWS. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Upgrade the Fort Carson Regional Network Enterprise Center (RNEC) 48V Direct Current (DC) emergency power backup battery cells systems for one (1) Communications Node. The current 48V Direct Current (DC) battery cells are over 12+ years old and due to environmental changes and causing the failure of these battery cells. The battery cells currently support the emergency backup systems for all Telephone and Network services throughout Fort Carson areas. If batteries are not replaced the chance of critical failure is inevitable causing telephone and Network services outage.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide, delivery, and installation new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative – terminate plate, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff for one (1) Communications Node on Fort Carson containment area. The contractor shall ensure the new battery cells are configured and connected to the existing power supply and control system, maintaining a minimum of 54 volts DC throughout the system, upon completion of this contact.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide non-personal services. Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing the labor to install, transporting new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative – terminate plate, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff one (1) Communication Node on Fort Carson, CO. Contractor must transport all materials and hardware to the site location.

The battery cells shall be the same brands name and equal in amp hours. The battery cells shall not be refurbished or renewed.

Absolyte VRLA Battery cells model and requirements – Model 100G29- One (1) String of 24 each.

The contractor shall confirm the purchase order on hand before transport and installation the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells at each job site.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells for cracks, leakage, bulges, swelling, which indicate potential internal damage. If damage is noted, immediately request an inspection by the carrier and file a concealed damage claim. Replace with new Absolyte VRLA battery Cells.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new modular steel tray housing for staining from leaking battery cells and damage to the steel tray housing, Inspect the terminals and connection for cleanliness and corrosion buildup can hinder proper battery function. If there is a deficiency, the battery cell shall be replaced.

The contractor shall confirm that all miscellaneous hardware components are onsite.

The contractor shall be responsible for all necessary equipment for transportation loading and unloading new Absolyte VRLA battery cells and components to the site location.

The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for dismantle and removal of existing GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative – terminate plate, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff from the Communications Node.

The contractor shall remove existing Alarm/Control unit cable hardness from battery cells system and Ni-Cad Neutra Mat from underneath stings pit place aside and protect for future installation.

The contractor shall protect floor surface (parquetry floor, tiles floor, etc.) by mean of PVC foil or soft fiberboards during dismantle and removal work. Remove the protective measures after completion of work and clean the floor surface.

The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for installation of the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housing, Positive +/Negative – terminate plate, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff.

The contractor shall reconnect existing Alarm/ Control unit cable hardness and reinstall Ni-Cad Neutra Mat to each battery cells stacks.

The contractor shall Bonding and Grounding battery Stacks to the existing Busbar using # 6 AWG IAW Absolyte GP Installation and Operation Manual Appendix C.

The contractor shall ensure the proper float voltage is maintained after being fully charged the ranch of 2.23 to 2.27 Volts Per Cell (VPC). The contractor shall document all battery charge levels, before, during, and after each test. Provide the documentation to the Government for review and comments.

The contractor shall create a report for a battery load test on each new batteries and provide a report to RNEC POC for approval.

The Battery Load Test is to verify the new batteries as a system will support 500A for 2.00 hours and to ensure the power remains uninterrupted during load test and the battery system returns to normal state. The Contractor shall take readings from each of the battery cells and document the readings. Connect the load bank to the DC Power Plant and turn it up to 500A, the rectifiers will be shut off at this time and the load test will begin. Take readings of the batteries at 30-minute intervals and document until a full 2.00-hour discharge test is reached – Attachment 2 Absolyte Battery Maintenance Report.

The contractor shall be responsible for labeling each battery with its own unique Identification (ID) number, match to existing design. Labeling shall be mechanically printed, not handwritten, and must be legible.

The contractor shall provide and install new Positive +/Negative – plates at each string’s locations.

The contractor shall provide and install new Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff over battery cells terminals for protection. Match to existing configuration design.

Perform fine cleaning of working area, remove all debris, and trach prior to final inspection.

Government will acceptance project at final inspection.

All hardware, materials and workmanship provided by the Contractor shall be warranted for a period of five years or for the duration of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty, whichever is longer for the new Absolyte Value Regulated Lead -acid (VRLA) Battery cells. The warranty shall cover all materials and labor necessary to resolve any problems resulting from defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty period shall commence upon successful completion of the requirements/provisions of this contract, receipt of all documentation and Government acceptance.

The contractor shall recycle of old batteries IAW Colorado and EPA Environmental guidelines.

1.5 Period of Performance: 01 JUN 26 -31 DEC 26.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

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

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

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

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

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work, including inspection and testing.

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

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

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on U.S. holidays.

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

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 08:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 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 PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Carson, Colorado Installation and downrange. Locations and total of Absolyte VRLA battery cells per facilities as followings:

a. Communications Node 1, Building 1014 Fort Carson, CO 80913.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a firm fixed priced contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

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

Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. The contractor and subcontractor shall receive a visitor installation pass or Badges at Main Gate 1, Visitor Center Building 6012 off of Highway 115 and Nelson Boulevard before entering Fort Carson installation.

The contractor is responsible for being aware of and complying with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control.

The contractor must consider delays caused by checks when entering and leaving the US installations, as this will not be separately reimbursed.

All personnel entering Fort Carson Installation are subject to random vehicle searches IAW the Fort Carson Random Anti-Terrorism Measures Program (RAMP)

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding, storage of materials and equipment provided for contractor use. The contractor will arrive at each site locations with the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative – plates, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff at the time of installation. There is no long -term storage or staging area for the materials;

therefore, the contractor shall plan the work so that the battery cells and other materials are installed shortly after being delivered to the building.

The U.S. Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control (IAC) processing requirements.

At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by Fort Carson Government representative while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.4.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force.

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

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Not applicable

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

Security Office. All personnel are required to show a Department of Defense (DOD) issued picture ID, Real ID Act compliant driver’s license from a state to enter Fort Carson Installation.

Prime Contractor and subcontractor are responsible to adhere to the Real ID Act, or any others Department of Defense (DOD) security requirement, when applying for access to the installation

Personnel who present an ID from a state is not compliance and does not have an extension will need to provide a second form of valid photo ID with their state ID. Acceptance form of ID to be used as a secondary ID are U.S. Passport or Passport Cars, Personnel Identity Verification (PIV) by the Federal Government, Veterans Health ID Card issued by the Depart of Veterans AFFAIR AND any other ID card issued by a Federal, State, or Local Government agency provided it contains s photograph and biographic information such as date of birth, gender, height, eye, color, and address.

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

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190- 13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.7.7 Access to Government Information Systems: Reserved

1.6.7.8 Key Control: Reserved

1.6.7.9 Lock Combinations: Reserved

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will 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.

1.6.9 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: ensure 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 KO 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.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a Quality 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 prior to start of contract performance. The Contract Manager and 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 08:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday except Federal Holiday days.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Quality Manager: Must demonstrative a minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality control or working as a Program Manager. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, data analysis capabilities, and good interpersonal skill are important. Inspecting products at various stages and writing report documenting production issues. The Quality Manager shall be able to read and write at English Language fluency level 5.

a. PROJECT MANAGER Mr. Donald E. Arnold IT Project Manager Fort Carson RNEC-PASOB 6151 Specker Ave. Bldg. 1550 Rm 2040 Fort Carson, CO 80913 Office # (719) 503-9600 Email: donald.e.arnold20.civ@army.mil

b. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) POC: Ryan Watson Phone Number: (719) 503-9591 Email: ryan.l.watson.civ@army.mil Bldg 1550 FT. Carson, CO 80913

c. SECONDARY Mr. James Wilkinson Facility Engineer Fort Carson RNEC-PASOB 6151 Specker Ave. Bldg. 1550 Rm 2040 Fort Carson, CO 80913 Office # (719) 526-9212 Email:james.e.wilkinson.ctr@army.mil

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Reserved

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: Reserved

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees.

This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious.

Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: The contract personnel and all associated subcontractors’ employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall be issued an installation badge provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the public.

The contractor is responsible for returning installation passes or Badges to the issuing

Installation Access Control Office (IACO) to the Main Gate 1 Building 6012 and downrange passes returned to Range Control Facility 9550, when the contract is completed or when a contractor employee no longer requires access or within one (1) day of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.12.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers. Company logo is optional.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Contractor shall be required to travel Fort Carson installation during the performance of this contract. The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site Fort Carson installation training locations in support of this PWS. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to contract being awarded. The Government anticipates four (4) number of trips will be required to support this contract.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government.

These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Reserved

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

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

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO 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 KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO 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.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved

1.6.19 General Training Requirements: Reserved

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1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The Contractor shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For Common Access Card (CAC) holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “JS-US007-14”. For non-CAC holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html (this standalone version is intended for non-CAC users without a JKO account only). Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor.

Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review):

Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DOD IA Cyber Awareness Training. All employees working information technology (IT)/IA functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements per DOD Directive (DODD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management, DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and AR 25-2, Information Assurance, within 30 days of employment.

Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DODIAA/default.asp.

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to Government information systems must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Per DoD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp.

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training) (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): Within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract and require a security clearance, shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. TARP training is available at the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) https://www.lms.army.mil/.

Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local Counterintelligence (CI) Officer at their assigned location for classroom training and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the CI Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract. The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB”.

Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

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PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.2. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

2.1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

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

2.1.8. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.10. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.11. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

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

2.1.13. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

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

2.1.15. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.16 Regional Network Enterprise Center. Provides responsive, secure, and reliable information technology services and support to Government customers.

2.2 Acronyms:

ALMS Army Learning Management System ANSI American National Standards Institute AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System AT Anti-Terrorism CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CI Counterintelligence CLIN Contract Line-Item Number CN Communications Node CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive DODI Department of Defense Instruction DPW Directorate of Public Works FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FHP Force Health Protection FCG Foreign Clearance Guide FY Fiscal Year GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property GNB Global Network of Batteries IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With ID Identification IT Information Technology JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System

JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer LOA Letter of Authorization NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology ODC Other Direct Costs OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OPSEC Operation Security PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PM Project Manager PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity RNEC Regional Network Enterprise Center SCR Service Contract Reporting SOP Standard Operating Procedures TE Technical Exhibit TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base TSU Therma Switch Unit’s U.S.C. United States Code VRLA Value Regulated lead-acid

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Property: The Government will not provide property or services in the performance of this contract.

3.2 Emergency and Rescue: The Government will not have an emergency medical and rescue services standing by in the performance of this contract.

3.3 Telecommunications/Utilities: The Government will not provide Telecommunications line services, software, and computer in the performance of this contract. The Government will provide temporary backup power during battery cells removal and installation.

3.4 Government Owned Vehicles: The Government will not provide Government Owned Vehicles

3.5 GFE Tools, Hand Tools, Equipment; Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TDME) Calibration Services: The Government will not provide any GFE Tools, Hand Tools, Equipment; Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Calibration Services in the performance of this contract.

3.6 Government Furnished Facilities and Real Property

3.6.1 The Government will provide the facilities listed in Technical Exhibit – Attachment 1 Government Furnished Facilities. The Government will provide an installation Base map showing facilities locations – Attachment 2 Fort Carson Base Map.

3.6.2 The contractor shall not make alterations to GFF without the prior written approval of RNEC PM or DPW.

3.6.3 The contractor is directly responsible to coordinate for all facility repairs with the local DPW Work Order Section (emergency or normal work orders) for required repairs.

3.6.4 The contractor shall submit all other facility maintenance, repair, new construction, and major equipment installation requests using DA Form 4283 to the appropriate Facility Coordinator for processing.

3.6.5 The contractor shall establish and maintain an up-to-date GFF work order log on-site for each major functional area and equipment maintenance shop for all DPW work and service orders submitted. The contractor shall ensure the DPW work order logs contain the following information: work order number, date and time work order(s) submitted, name of person initiating work order(s), reason for work order(s), any follow-up data and date of work order closeout.

3.6.6 The Government will provide parking areas for privately owned vehicles (POV). Contractor personnel shall comply with all local regulations and directives concerning POV traffic and parking.

3.6.7 The contractor shall clear areas adjacent to GFF as required to gain safe access to facilities from parking areas. This may include sidewalks, walkways, or other incidental areas.

3.7 Government Furnished Services:

3.7.1 The Government will provide preventive maintenance and repair of GFF in accordance with AR 420-1. The contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of its designated point of contact that will be requesting repairs / opening work orders to the appropriate Facility Coordinator during the transition-in period.

3.7.2 The Government will provide emergency power backup for the 48V DC system prior to, during, and after replacement of battery cells.

3.7.3 The Government will provide pest control services as required.

3.8 The Government will provide available containers at specific contractor occupied facilities for collection of recyclable paper and cardboard, on-hand scrap metal, non-hazardous waste wood and wood by-products, and trash pickup.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable

4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, install, test, and place into service new valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery modules for the complete lifecycle replacement of existing battery strings in DISA Telecommunications Node uninterruptible power systems, ensuring compliance with U.S. Army NETCOM Regulation 750-2, Battery Management Program (NETCOM Reg. 750-2), which mandates adherence to AR 750-1, Chapter 3, for materiel maintenance standards, including paragraph 3-3 requiring batteries to maintain operational readiness through verified performance metrics, and Chapter 8, paragraph 8-20, establishing a Battery Maintenance Management Program (BMMP) that incorporates IEEE Std 1188-2005 (R2021) for VRLA-specific testing and replacement criteria. Battery modules shall meet or exceed the following mandatory salient characteristics, aligned with NETCOM Reg.

750-2, Appendix B, for telecommunications node backup power reliability and AR 750-1, paragraph 3-13, on emerging maintenance technologies:

1. Nominal module voltage: 6 Vdc (3-cell monobloc), float voltage 6.81–6.84 Vdc at 25 °C per IEEE Std 1184-2020 and NETCOM Reg. 750-2, Section 4.2, specifying float charge parameters to prevent overcharge-induced thermal runaway in stationary applications.

2. Minimum rated capacity: 6000 Wh to an average end-of-discharge voltage of 1.75 Vpc at the 8-hour rate (C₈/1.75 Vpc) at 25 °C (77 °F), and ≥ 540 Ah at the 10-hour rate (C₁₀/1.75 Vpc) when tested in accordance with IEC 60896-21:2004, Telcordia SR-4228 Issue 2, and NETCOM Reg. 750-2, Table 2-1, capacity verification protocols for telecommunications uninterruptible power supplies.

3. Absorbed glass mat (AGM) recombinant technology with gas recombination efficiency ≥ 99 %, non-interlink copper bus architecture, dual top-terminal threaded female receptacles (M8 × 1.25), and integral flame-arresting low-pressure safety vents, per NETCOM Reg. 750-2, Section 5.1.3, emphasizing recombinant designs to minimize hydrogen evolution and support spill-proof deployment in enclosed node environments.

4. Case and cover: UL 94 V-0 flame-rated polycarbonate/ABS alloy; seismic Zone 4 qualification per ICC-ES AC156 (2019) and Telcordia GR-63-CORE Issue 5, Section 4.4.1; full NEBS Level 3 certification per GR-1089-CORE Issue 7, as required by NETCOM Reg. 750-2, Appendix C, for environmental resilience in deployable telecommunications assets.

5. Design float service life ≥ 20 years at 25 °C with lead-calcium-tin-silver positive grid alloy; compliance with IEEE Std 1187-2013 and IEEE Std 1188-2005 (R2021) required, incorporating NETCOM Reg. 750-2, paragraph 6.4, lifecycle extension guidelines through alloy-specific corrosion resistance testing.

6. Certifications and listings: UL 1989 Recognized Component (or equivalent listing), classified as non-spillable per 49 CFR § 173.159(d) and Special Provision 130, and fully compliant with UN 38.3 transportation testing, in accordance with NETCOM Reg. 750-2, Section 7.2, hazardous materials handling for battery logistics.

7. Physical configuration: Stackable (horizontal or vertical) without supplemental trays; maximum weight ≤ 118 kg (260 lb); maximum dimensions 660 mm L × 419 mm W × 356 mm H, facilitating integration per NETCOM Reg. 750-2, Figure 3-1, standard rack-mount envelopes for node battery cabinets.

Items meeting or exceeding all salient characteristics listed above shall be acceptable. This acquisition is conducted as a brand-name-or-equal procurement in strict accordance with FAR 11.104, DFARS 211.270, 10 U.S.C. § 3204, and 41 U.S.C. § 3306(c), supplemented by NETCOM Reg.