Performance Work Statement 4 MAR.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Leasing of Personal Protective Equipment, Baumholder Military Community, Directorate of Public Works

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) 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.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal services contract to provide leasing of personal protective equipment in the form of personal protective clothing with cabinet compartment. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Background: Providing PPE to the employees is a legal requirement. To comply with the safety and occupational health guidelines, the US Army must provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the blue-collar workforce of the DPW and keep it in good condition.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal services, perform all work and assume responsibility for planning, programming, administering, managing, and executing all functions necessary to provide the services specified in this PWS to include issue, clean, repair, and exchange Personal Protective Equipment to the DPW facilities with the option to adjust the quantities according to the fluctuation of the personnel.

1.4 Objectives: All blue-collar workers of DPW shall be equipped with garments, well suitable, clean and functional as specified.

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) days after date of contract award (A.001)

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have five (5) days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

a. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

b. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals)?

c. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses?

d. How will the Contractor monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including DOCPER processes/approvals throughout contract performance?

e. How will the Contractor ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7 Key Control)?

f. How will the Contractor inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials?

g. How will the Contractor identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future?

h. How will the Contractor file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years?

1.5.1.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within one (1) day of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within two (2) days. (A.001).

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that 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 acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth Day June

1.5.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: Work shall not be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

2nd Christmas December 26th

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0730 to 1600 Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0600 to 1800, Monday through Saturday. The Government facility is closed for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Training Holidays: USAREUR has historically granted military personnel Training Holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training Holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday. However, announced training holidays or exodus of military personnel may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.2 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 190-16 (AE Reg 190-16) Installation Access Control or (AE) Regulation 604-1 for Germany specific contracts, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements. Should anything in this paragraph conflict with AE Reg 190-16 or (AE) Regulation 604-1, the regulation takes precedent.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

AE Reg 190-16 (and AE 190-16-G German translation) can be found on the following website: http://www.aepubs.eur.army.mil/AE-Forms/

1.6.2.1 In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within three (3) calendar days after contract award (A.002). The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes to the log (A.002).

1.6.2.2 The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within three (3) workdays. (A.002).

1.6.2.3 Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within three (3) workdays. (A.002).

1.6.4 Background Checks: Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 604-1 provides guidance pertaining to background checks for U.S. and Host Nation Contractors

1.6.5 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

1.7 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter 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. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. 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 property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.8 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Contract Manager/Alternate Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Program/Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Program/Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Program/Contract Manager is absent, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than five (5) days after contract award (A.006). The Contract Manager and/or Alternate Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters. They must be able to correspond to the COR and KO in the English language.

1.9 The contractor is responsible to provide all necessary licenses and permits without any costs for the US Government and to obey all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations related to performance of this service. All licenses and permits must be available at the time of the contract award.

Der Vertragsnehmer ist dafür verantwortlich, ohne zusätzliche Kosten für die Regierung, alle notwendigen Lizenzen und Zulassungen zu beschaffen und alle zutreffenden Gesetze, Verordnungen und Bestimmungen in Zusammenhang mit der Ausführung dieser Dienstleistung zu befolgen. Sämtliche Lizenzen und Zulassungen müssen zum Zeitpunkt der Vertragsvergabe vorhanden sein.

1.10. Identification of employees: Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each of their employees an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee.

Companies with U.S. Government contracts will require their employees to wear these badges visibly when performing work at Government workplaces unless this would be impractical because of mission or safety considerations. The Contractor shall collect all ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued ID cards shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor personnel changes. (A.007)

1.11 Contractor Travel: Travel cost/mileage/per diem is not charged separately and is included in the overall contract price.

1.12 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 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 (A.008). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. 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.

1.13 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.13.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: The contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental protection directives. The contractor shall follow manufacturers' guidelines and professional recommendations for control of humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and materials handling. Upon occurrence of any spills that could enter the storm sewer system or could cause any harmful environmental effects, the contractor shall immediately call the Environmental Branch at Baumholder (telephone DSN 531-3103 or civilian 0611-143-531-3103) or the Government Engineering Technician in charge, and report the incident.

1.14 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.14.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within thirty (30) calendar days(A.010) after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or thirty (30) calendar days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion (A.010) for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within ten 10 (10) calender days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training (A.010) every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training (A.010).

1.14.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) calendar days of employment under this contract (A.011). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training (A.011). OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months (A.011). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training (A.011).

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training (A.011).

1.14.3 iWATCH Training: (As required on the AT/OPSEC Cover Sheet) The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract is awarded and within thirty (30) calendar days after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract is awarded and within thirty (30) calendar days after new employees commence contract performance (A.012). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within thirty

(30) calendar days after completion of the training (A.012). Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site: http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx.

1.14.4 Authorization to Perform Services in Germany

1.5.1 Contractors performing services in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) shall comply with German law. The Contractor shall determine whether performance requires registration with German authorities or authorization to do business in Germany and, if so, shall comply with all requirements. Whether or not registration or authorization to do business is required, the Contractor shall determine what documents or authorization its employees and any subcontractor employees must possess to work in Germany. The Contractor shall ensure affirmatively that its employees and subcontractor employees possess such documents or authorizations.

1.5.2 Contractor employees who: (a) are not nationals of Germany or other European Union countries; (b) are not members of the force, the civilian component or their dependents; or c) do not have assimilated status under Articles 71, 72, or 73 of the Supplementary Agreement to the NATO SOFA shall possess work and residence permits.

1.5.3 By acceptance of and performance under this contract, the Contractor affirms that it has complied with the requirements above. Compliance with this requirement and German law is a material contract requirement. Noncompliance by the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier shall be grounds for issuing a negative past performance evaluation and terminating this contract for default.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer – means a person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, contracting officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing support personnel to assist the COR, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

Contractor – means a supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Contractor-acquired property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract, and to which the Government has title.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

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

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Government-furnished property - means property furnished to the contractor the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government property - means all property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

High Level Objective (HLO) – means a key overarching result-based objective for a project necessary to achieve the project’s vision. HLOs are similar to Level 2 in a Work Breakdown Structure. Each HLO may contain several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document, and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Statement – means the specific results-based activities required to satisfy HLOs. A statement contains a result, the context of the statement, and the required action(s). Statements focus on “what” is to be accomplished; however they are not prescriptive in describing “how” the outcome is to be achieved. Each HLO may have several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective. Statements are similar to Level 3 in a Work Breakdown Structure.

Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

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

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of acronyms used throughout this PWS or commonly used in the acquisition field.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: Reserved

3.2 Facilities: Reserved

3.3 Utilities: Reserved

3.4 Equipment: Reserved

3.5 Special Tooling and Test Equipment: Reserved

3.6 Materials: Reserved

3.7 Training: Reserved

3.8 Common Access Cards (CAC): Reserved

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Reserved

4.3 Materials: Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, Office supplies and materials such as, paper, printer cartridges, and all other office supplies and materials needed in the performance of this contract; automated data processing equipment (ADPE) such as computers, copy, printer, and fax machines. All ADPE connecting to the Government network shall be reviewed and approved by the Government prior to purchase by the Contractor; office furniture; cellular and desktop telephones, etc. The Contractor may request a letter of authorization from the Contracting Officer to utilize Government supply sources such as Government Services Administration (GSA), UNICOR, etc.

4.4 Vehicles and Equipment: All Contractor provided vehicles and equipment shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle or equipment and present a neat, professional appearance. Contractor's vehicles and equipment used in the performance of this contract shall meet all local and Host Nation traffic, safety, and environmental requirements. Vehicles and equipment found to be unsafe shall be removed from the installation and replaced. The COR may inspect the Contractor’s vehicles and equipment at any time.

4.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall provide Background Checks in accordance with this PWS and as determined by the Government.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, devices, supervision as well as other items and performance being required for the leasing of Personal Protective Equipment in the form of Personal Protective Clothing with cabinet compartment. Rental services include manufacturing and provision of garments in constant quality, delivery of clean garment and pick-up of dirty garment as well as weekly proper washing of the individual parts. Quality standard of the Personal Protective Clothing to be delivered is specified in Attachment 1, detailed information about the total quantity and color is provided in Attachment 3.

5.2 Recurring Services:

5.2.1 The contractor shall issue three (3) sets of personal protective clothing as factory new goods for all employees working in the production areas after measuring of proper size. A set of protective clothing is composed of three (3) jackets and three (3) trousers each. The clothing shall be individually marked. Improper fitting garments shall be exchanged.

5.2.2 Delivery of clean garment and pickup of dirty garment shall be done weekly at a fixed weekday. In this case, one (1) collection point shall be approached – Smith Barracks Baumholder, Bldg. # 8153

5.2.3 Provision of compartment cabinets and cabinets for collecting dirty garment at the aforementioned collection points is included in the service. Provision of compartment cabinets and cabinets for collecting dirty garment includes their maintenance as well as repairs required including locks and hardware, sorting in of clean, pleated garment in order of compartments, marking of garment with unloading point, cabinet and compartment number as well as removal of dirty garment out of appropriate dirty garment cabinets.

5.2.4 All jackets and dungarees shall be provided with an embroidered, sewn on name patch as well as agency logo. Sample of agency logo is enclosed (Attachment 4). Appropriate name list will be handed over to the contractor during determination of standard size. In addition, all garments shall be provided with a personalized identification.

5.2.5 The Contractor shall clean and make minor repairs to clothing and deliver repaired clothing within one week.

5.2.6 Irreparable clothing shall be exchanged as factory new goods within one week after having been identified and communicated to the contractor.

5.3 On-Demand Services: Reserved

5.4. Tasks

5.4.1 Immediately upon contract award the contractor shall contact the US Government to initiate appointments for measuring the personnel to get the right size. A sampling of the various garments as described in Attachment 3 shall be conducted at the same time.

The contractor shall deliver the required quantities of clean personal protective clothes within 6 weeks after the beginning of the contract.

5.4.2 Determination of standard size on site shall be done both during first fitting and during engagement of new employees. If standard size changes during contract period, clothing shall be exchanged with the proper size at no additional cost to the US Government.

5.4.3 In case of manpower decrease, surplus garment must be taken back without any extra charge. New employees must be fitted with garment required within a period of two weeks.

5.4.4 Necessary repairs of damaged garments as well as the replacement of garments that have become unusable due to normal wear and tear, shall be exchanged by the contractor at no additional cost to the US Government.

5.4.5 Dependent on the extent of soiling and dependent on the area of operation the garments is used for, cleaning and the care of the garments must be in accordance with all current applicable regulations and standards.

5.4.6 If garment parts are intentionally destructed, stolen or misused, the US Government shall be responsible for the appropriate replacement cost. These costs must be fixed for each part during submission of offer. From day of first delivery, replacement costs of each part shall be reduced by 1/36 of value per month.

5.4.7 If the contract is terminated for the convenience of the US Government, the Government will take possession of the protective clothing. Compensation for the protective clothing will be evaluated at that time.

5.5 Meetings, Conferences, and Briefings: The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Project Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. are mentioned in this PWS and are listed below.

The following is a list of applicable publications. Copies of the German Standards and Regulations will not be furnished by the Government.

6.1.13 Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)

6.1.14 ArbSchG - Labor Protection Law

6.1.15 PSA-BV - Regulation on Safety and Occupational Health for using PPE at work

6.1.16 8 GUV-V-A1-UW - Principles of Accident Prevention

6.1.17 STVO - Road Traffic Regulation

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Technical Exhibit B Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Attachment 1 Required Quality Standards of PPE

7.4 Attachment 2 Agency Logo of PPE

7.5 Attachment 3 Total Quantity of PPE

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

5.1 Basic service

of three (3) jackets and three (3) trousers each

and the care of the garments must be in accordance with all current applicable regulations and standards.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT B

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

A.001Quality Control Plan (para 1.5.1)

· Changes to the accepted QCP

· NLT 10 calendar days after contract award

· NLT 2 calendar days After changes occur

A.002 Installation Access (para 1.6.3.1)

· Changes to the access Log

· NLT 3 days after contract award

· NLT 5 days after changes

· NLT 3 days collect the installation access

· NLT 3 days after contract cancellation

A.006 Key Personnel (para 1.10)

· Program/Contract Manager

· NLT 5 days after contract award

A.007 Identification of Contractor Employees (para 1.10)

· Issued ID cards

KO

A.008 Organizational Conflict of Interest (para 1.12)

· submit to avoid or mitigate any such OCI

A.010 Anti-Terrorism Training (para 1.14.1)

· employees Training

· submit certificates

· NLT 30 calendar days after contract start date

· NLT 10 days after training completion

A.011 OPSEC Training (para 1.14.2)

· complete Training

· provide completion

· refresh training

· NLT 30 days of employment

· NLT 10 days after Completion

· refresh every 12 month

A.012 iWatch Training (para 1.14.3)

· report results

NOTE: Meeting minutes will be recorded by the Government, and distributed to the appropriate individuals following any meeting. Should there be disagreement with the minutes, the Contractor will provide a written notification identifying areas of non-concurrence for joint resolution.

ATTACHMENT 1

REQUIRED QUALITY STANDARDS OF PPE

Personal protective clothing as mentioned below shall be used. Products must be certified appropriate to EN standards required in this connection. The quality standard listed below shall be adhered to as a minimum requirement.

1.0 Personal protective clothing for industry, craft and trade with reflective stripes according to GUV-V A1, GUV-R 189, GUV-I 8590, GUV-R 191, DIN EN 510, fabric made of 35% cotton, 65% polyester, fabric weight approx. 300 g/m2, with adjustable sleeves and added waistbands, high closing turndown collar, concealed press studs, ventilation eyelets, numerous pockets as well as strengthening and padding at highly stressed spots, color: khaki, white, grey and navy.

2.0 Personal protective clothing with protection against welding and related processes according to EN ISO 11612/A1/B1/C1/E1/F1, EN61482-1-2 class1 4ka, EN 13034 Typ 6, EN ISO 11611 class 1, EN 1149-5, 65% ViskoseFR, 22% Aramid, 12% Polyester, 1 % Carbon weight approx.. 250g/m2

3.0 Personal protective clothing, flame resistant and arc resistant according to according to EN ISO 11612/A1/B1/C1/E1/F1, EN61482-1-2 class1 4ka, EN 13034 Typ 6, EN ISO 11611 class 1, EN 1149-5, 65% ViskoseFR, 22% Aramid, 12% Polyester, 1 % Carbon weight approx.. 250g/m2

4.0 Personal protective clothing with protection against chemicals according to according to according to EN ISO 11612/A1/B1/C1/E1/F1, EN61482-1-2 class1 4ka, EN 13034 Typ 6, EN ISO 11611 class 1, EN 1149-5, 65% ViskoseFR, 22% Aramid, 12% Polyester, 1 % Carbon weight approx.. 250g/m2

5.0 Personal protective clothing with warning protection according to EN ISO20 471 class 2, EN 343, EN 14404 Fluorescent outer fabric50% Cotton, 50% Polyester, trim fabric 65% Polyester, 35% cotton, fabric weight approx. 300 g/m2, inside napped, tested for harmful substances according to Oeko-Tex standard 100, ventilation zone under the sleeves, large pockets, two put on retroflecting warning stripes at the forearm, waist region as well as calf height each, color: reflective orange and orange/green.

6.0 Dungarees and trousers shall be provided with knee strengthening, respectively inserted pockets for knee pads according to standard regulation

7.0 Cabinet compartment shall be provided in order to store personal protective clothing, and to collect dirty clothing for cleaning, being composed of :

- lockers with 12 compartments, with minimum and approximate size of 802 x 500 x 1950 mm, with lock

- lockers with 16 compartments, with minimum and approximate size of 802 x 500 x 1950 mm, with lock,

- lockers for dirty clothing, with minimum and approximate size of 500 x 500 x 1950 mm, with lock

All lockers must be the same color, no outrageous colors shall be used. Lockers for dirty clothing for the Refuse Shop must be in a different color.

ATTACHMENT 2

AGENCY LOGO

Size: approx.. 9 x 6 cm Basic material: white Border color: white Design: red, black

Agency logo and name patches shall be sampled prior to start of production.

ATTACHMENT 3

TOTAL QUANTITY OF PPE

DESCRIPTION

Qty of pieces

Shop 01: Carpenter

trousers

- Close-fitting cut

- Stretch insert below the back waistband Comfort waistband with belt loops and concealed button closure

- 2 side pockets

- 2 patch back pockets with flaps and concealed snap fasteners

- 1 patch bellows leg pocket with flap and concealed snap fasteners, as well as integrated patch smartphone pocket

- 1 patch reinforced ruler pocket with patch cutter pocket on the right

- Knee pads Pockets

- Segmented reflective elements in the rear knee area

- according to GUV-V A1, GUV-R 189, GUV-I 8590, GUV-R 191, DIN EN 510 brown, 35% cotton, 65% polyester, fabric weight approx. 300 g/m2 jackets

- Close-fitting cut with extended back

- Stretch insert in the rear shoulder area

- Fold-down stand-up collar with snap fastener

- Front with concealed zipper

- 2-way width-adjustable sleeves with ventilation eyelets

- Sleeve slit with wind flap

- 2 patch bellows chest pockets with flap and concealed snap fasteners

- 2 inside chest pockets, 1 with zipper, 1 with snap fastener

- 1 patch sleeve pocket for pens

- 2 side pockets

- Segmented reflective elements in the elbow area

- According to GUV-V A1, GUV-R 189, GUV-I 8590, GUV-R 191, DIN EN 510

Qty of Sets (explained under 5.2.1)

Shop 02: Electrician

trousers

- 2 side pockets

- 2 patch back pockets with flap and 2 snap fasteners

- Waistband with belt loops and concealed button

- Patch ruler pocket with flap and Velcro closure

- Leg pocket with flap and 2 concealed snap fasteners, plus an additional patch smartphone pocket with flap and Velcro closure

- 2 ergonomically shaped knee pad pockets with Velcro closure

- Reflective piping on the sides

- according to EN ISO 11612/A1/B1/C1/E1/F1, EN61482-1-2 class1 4ka, EN 13034 Typ 6, EN ISO 11611 class 1, EN 1149-5

Blue/ dark blue 65% ViskoseFR, 22% Aramid, 12% Polyester, 1 % Carbon jackets

- Improved neck protection thanks to stand-up collar

- Collar with snap fasteners

- Concealed button placket with snap fasteners

- 2 inside chest pockets, covered with flap

- 2 patch front pockets with snap fasteners

- Width-adjustable sleeve hem

- Highly visible standard symbols

- One inside pocket on the left with additional smartphone pocket, with snap fastener

- Increased durability and tear resistance thanks to reflective rasping with double needle stitches

- Areas subject to greater wear are set off with darker fabric so that dirt is less visible

- according to EN ISO 11612/A1/B1/C1/E1/F1, EN61482-1-2 class1 4ka, EN 13034 Typ 6, EN ISO 11611 class 1, EN 1149-5

Blue/ Dark blue 76% Nomex, 12,5 Modacryl, 10% Cotton, 1,5% Carbon, inner lining 100% Nomex

Dungarees/ trousers

- Attached waistband with button closure

- Straight cut

- Reflective tape as a design element

- Front slit with concealed zipper

- 2 side pockets

- Fully lined pants

- One patch back pocket with flap and snap fastener

- One patch leg pocket with flap and concealed snap fastener

- One reinforced patch ruler pocket with flap and concealed snap fastener -Accordong to EN ISO 11612 A1 B1 C1, EN614482-1-2 claas 2 7ka, EN 1149-3

Blue/ Dark blue 76% Nomex, 12,5 Modacryl, 10% Cotton, 1,5% Carbon, inner lining 100% Nomex jackets

- Stand-up collar

- Front with zipper and double snap fastener flap with concealed snaps

- Extended waistband at the back

- 2 patch chest pockets with flaps and concealed snaps

- Elasticated sides

- Sleeve slits for wind protection

- Sleeve cuffs with snaps for 2-way width adjustment

- 2 patch side pockets with flaps and concealed snap fasteners

- Patch inside pocket with snap fastener

- Jacket fully lined

- Accordong to EN ISO 11612 A1 B1 C1, EN614482-1-2 claas 2 7ka, EN 1149-3

Shop 03: Plumber