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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for quarterly indoor small arms firing range cleaning and maintenance services at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, effective August 5, 2026.

The contractor shall perform comprehensive cleaning of the indoor small arms firing range once per quarter over a five-year period consisting of a 12-month base period and four optional 12-month extension periods. Specific tasks include vacuuming loading points, firing points, firing lanes, and bullet trap components; cleaning bullet trap debris collection areas; properly containerizing and labeling all range residue in drums filled no more than half-full; removing and disposing of contaminated filters and personal protective equipment in separate containers; and replacing quarterly air filters (256 GRAINGER cartridge filters and 288 KOCH pleated filters annually). The contractor must provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, transportation, and supervision necessary for performance. Services shall be conducted at 497 Avenue E, Building 8118, Combat Arms Range, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas 79607, during work hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Central Standard Time on Saturdays or Sundays, excluding federal holidays.

The contractor must maintain strict compliance with federal regulatory standards including OSHA occupational safety requirements (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926), EPA hazardous waste regulations (40 CFR Parts 260–268), and DOT hazardous materials transportation rules (49 CFR Parts 100–199). All on-site supervisors must hold active 40-hour HAZWOPER certifications, with subordinate workers possessing at least 24-hour HAZWOPER certifications. The contractor shall furnish all required personal protective equipment including NIOSH-approved HEPA-filtered respiratory protection, Tyvek coveralls, gloves, and disposable footwear covers. The contractor must submit an annual proposed schedule for all four quarterly cleanings within 15 days of contract award, with any schedule changes coordinated at least five business days in advance. Performance standards require zero defects with the range fully cleared of dust and debris, inspected 100 percent by Combat Arms personnel, and any rejected work corrected within 24 hours at no additional cost. All contractor employees require base access passes obtained through the Contracting Officer and must comply with barment and installation pass denial criteria, wear distinctive contractor-identified clothing, and comply with all base regulations and security requirements.

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Attachment 1

Firing Range Cleanup

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Dyess AFB, TX

5 August 2026

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, transportation, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform cleaning of the indoor small arms firing range as defined in this Performance Work Statement.

The contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS to include the planning, coordination, and surveillance of the activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely application to accomplish all tasking under the contract and the PWS. The contractor will clean the indoor small arms firing range, as well as replace and dispose of any air filters, and dispose of any range cleaning residue at Dyess Air Force Base quarterly due to the volume and frequency of fire to ensure the maximum range life cycle is achieved. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining communication with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contract

Administrator (CA), and the 7 SFS Point of Contact (POC) of any problems that would prevent timely performance of this contract. The contractor is responsible for and required to implement, and maintain management control systems necessary to plan, organize, direct, and control all activities under this contract. The contractor must have expertise on the materials being handled and tasks outlined below.

1.2. Regulatory Compliance Standards

1.2.1. The Contractor shall perform all range cleaning, filter replacement, and disposal operations in strict compliance with the following federal standards:

1.2.2. Occupational Safety (OSHA): 29 CFR Part 1910 (General Industry) and 29 CFR Part 1926

(Construction), specifically regarding occupational exposure to lead (29 CFR 1910.1025 and 29 CFR 1926.62).

1.2.3. Environmental Protection (EPA): 40 CFR Parts 260 through 268, specifically 40 CFR Part

261 (Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste) for the testing, characterization, and handling of lead-contaminated debris.

1.2.4. Transportation (DOT): 49 CFR Parts 100-199 (Hazardous Materials Regulations) for the safe containment, manifest, and transport of lead waste off-base

1.3. BACKGROUND: The contractor must be experienced/qualified in cleaning Military small arms firing ranges, to include replacement of filters and disposing of all debris.

1.4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The contractor shall perform cleaning operations at the Small

Arms Range once per quarter. The total period of performance shall not exceed five (5) years, consisting of a 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option period. In accordance with FAR 52.217-9, the Government retains the sole and unilateral right to decide whether to exercise any option years. The existence of option periods does not obligate the Government to extend contract performance.

1.5. The Contractor shall submit an annual proposed schedule for all four quarterly cleanings to the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and SFS Combat Arms Section Chief within fifteen

(15) days of contract award. Any changes to the approved schedule shall be coordinated at least five (5) business days in advance.

1.6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The contractor shall perform the services in the PWS at 497

Avenue E, Building 8118, Combat Arms Range, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, 79607

1.7. Personnel Certifications and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1.7.1. HAZWOPER Certification: The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel performing range cleaning, debris removal, and filter replacement operations possess current Hazardous

Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training in accordance with

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. At a minimum, the Contractor's on-site supervisor shall hold an active 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, and all subordinate workers shall hold at least a

24-hour HAZWOPER certification. The Contractor shall provide proof of these certifications to the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) prior to the commencement of any work.

1.7.2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The Contractor shall furnish all required Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) for its employees to safely operate in a lead-contaminated environment, in strict accordance with the OSHA Lead Standards (29 CFR 1910.1025 and

29 CFR 1926.62).

1.7.3. Minimum PPE Standards: At a minimum, Contractor provided PPE shall include National

Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved HEPA-filtered respiratory protection, disposable particulate-resistant coveralls (e.g., Tyvek), gloves, and disposable footwear covers. The Government will not provide PPE to Contractor personnel.

2. WORK QUALITY: All deliverables and services required by the contractor shall undergo inspection by the SFS Combat Arms personnel POC as listed in the contract. If work is rejected for failure to meet PWS specifications, the Contractor shall correct all deficiencies at no additional charge within 72 hours. All aspects of work must be completed and accepted before the invoice for that service period will be approved.

3. SPECIFIC TASKS: The contractor shall provide all labor, services, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, disposal, and all requirements to provide services requested for items listed in 3.1.1 – 3.1.6 .

3.1. Indoor Small Arms Range cleaning will consist of:

3.1.1. Vacuuming of loading points/firing points and firing lanes. Entire range area should be clear of all dust and debris.

3.1.2. Vacuuming of Bullet Trap (Base, Ramp and Throat)

3.1.3. Vacuuming/Cleaning of Bullet Trap debris collection at rear of facility. Failure to properly clean will result in damage to the system.

3.1.4. All range debris/residue that is cleaned will be emptied/placed into containers that can be removed from range by the contractor. Barrels will be properly labeled with their exact contents by the contractor.

3.1.4.1. Drums will only be filled 1/2 way full by volume with range debris/residue.

3.1.4.2. All contaminated vacuum filters and PPE will be placed in separate containers from the range debris/residue and will be removed by the contractor upon completion of cleaning.

3.1.4.3. Ensure that containers are properly labeled with their exact contents. (e.g. range debris, filters/PPE, etc.)

3.1.4.4. The Contractor shall assume sole responsibility for the proper removal, handling, and disposal of all replaced range filters.

3.1.5. All containers will be provided, labeled, and removed by the contractor.

3.1.6. Range filters will be provided and changed by the contractor. These filters will be replaced quarterly. The filters that need replaced quarterly are:

3.1.6.1. GRAINGER Cartridge Air Filter: 20 in x 24 in x 12 in, Steel, Single Header, MERV

13 (64 filters each service x 4 times a year= 256 filters per year)

3.1.6.2. KOCH Pleated Air Filter: 24 in x 20 in x 2 in, MERV 8, Gen Use (72 filters per service x 4 times a year = 288 filters per year)

4. SERVICES SUMMARY (SS)

4.1. The contract service requirements are summarized in performance standards that relate directly to mission success. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. The SS provides information on contract requirements, the expected level of contractor performance (performance threshold) and the expected method of assessment by the government to ensure services have been provided. These thresholds are a key element to mission success. Procedures as set forth in the RFO 52.212-4 (a), Contract

Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance, will be used to remedy all deficiencies.

Performance Objective PWS

Reference

Performance Threshold

(Standard)

Method of Surveillance

Range Cleaning

Operations Clean the

Para 3.1 0% defects. The range must be fully cleared of dust and debris.

100% Inspection by

Combat Arms Section

Small Arms Range to remove all dust, debris, and lead residue.

If rejected, rework shall be completed within 24 hours at no additional cost.

Chief or designated

COR.

Hazardous Filter

Disposal Remove, transport, and properly dispose of all spent range filters.

Para 3.1.6 100% Compliance. All disposal must meet federal, state, and local EPA/OSHA regulations.

Zero instances of illegal dumping or Notice of

Violations (NOVs).

100% Inspection of

Disposal

Manifests/Certificates of

Destruction.

Schedule

Coordination Coordinate quarterly cleaning schedules prior to arrival.

Para 1.5 100% Compliance. Contractor must coordinate services with

Combat Arms at least ten (10) business days prior to arrival.

Zero unannounced visits.

Periodic Surveillance /

Customer Feedback.

Safety & Environmental

Compliance On-site supervisor maintains active HAZWOPER certification and team utilizes proper PPE.

Para 1.7 100% Compliance. Zero safety violations or unauthorized access to the firing range during operations.

Random Inspections by

Base Safety / COR.

5. AREA PREPARATION: The contractor will be responsible for providing necessary cleaning equipment/materials.

5.1. Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Combat Arms will ensure that the range is free of all garbage and brass prior to arrival of the contractor.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

6.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary passes, or other items required for access to the areas in which work will be performed. The Contractor shall request contractor passes through the CO by providing the full name, social security number, date of birth, work phone, home phone, and driver’s license state/number of employees requiring passes no later than 10 days after contract award. Personnel must adhere to the REAL ID Act of 2005 to ensure access to base is granted. Pass requests will be forwarded by the CO to the 7th Security Forces

Squadron Visitor’s Control Center for approval and issuance. Upon completion or termination of the contract, or an individual’s release from employment, the Contractor shall retrieve the identification issued above and surrender it to the 7th Security Forces Squadron Pass and

Registration Section located in the Visitor Control Center.

7. Causes for Barment and Installation Pass Denial:

7.1. The individual is known to be or reasonably suspected of being a terrorist or belongs to an organization with known terrorism links/support.

7.2. The installation is unable to verify the individual's claimed identity or submitted fraudulent identification.

7.3. The individual has previously been barred from access to a federal installation or stand-alone facility.

7.4. The individual is wanted by Federal, State, Local, or other civil law enforcement authorities, regardless of offense or violation.

7.5. The individual has any conviction for espionage, arson, sabotage, treason, terrorism, murder, voluntary manslaughter or homicide.

7.6. The individual’s name appears on any Federal or State agency’s watch list or hit list for criminal behavior or terrorist activity.

7.7. The individual has been convicted of a firearms or explosive violation.

7.8. The individual has been convicted of sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, child pornography, trafficking in humans, drug possession with intent to sell, or drug distribution. This includes any person on the National Sex Offense Registry.

7.9. The individual has knowingly and willfully engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.

7.10. The individual has been convicted of federal bribery or extortion.

7.11. Individual is subject of a protection order of an individual that works or lives on Dyess AFB.

7.12. Individuals convicted of three or more DUIs/DWIs may be allowed to enter the installation as a non-driver.

8. Objective Rules. Although barment decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, barment action should be considered whenever the offenses above are committed. NOTE: The list of cited offenses is not all-inclusive nor is it meant to exclude other offenses that raise concerns about security, safety, good order and discipline.

9. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while on the installation in conjunction with this contract. This shall be accomplished through the wear of distinctive clothing, overcoats, or hats, bearing the contractor’s name or logo. The coloring or design of the items selected should be such that identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection. The Government is authorized to restrict the employment under the contract of any contractor employee or prospective contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

10. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to Security Forces for any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor's employees shall be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment.

11. Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safe guarding all government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment and material shall be secured.

12. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable federal, state and requirements regarding environmental protection to include base

Hazardous Waste Management Plan. In the event environmental laws/regulation/requirements change during the term of this contract, the contractor shall comply with such regulations as changed.

13. The Contractor and their employees are subject to all base regulations.

14. Traffic Laws. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

15. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition on themselves or within their contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Dyess Air Force Base.

16. Damage to Government Property. The Contractor shall notify the government when damage to government property is discovered. Any damage to government property caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall annotate on the inspection report, the damage, the cause of damage (if known) and a proposal for repair.

17. Fire and Emergency Reporting. Dial 911 from a standard phone. Dial 325-696-2131 from a cellular phone to reach the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC).

18. HOURS OF OPERATION

18.1. Work hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (CST), Saturday or Sunday. This is to prevent interruption in mission requirements, this excludes Federal Holidays and the workdays Federal

Holidays are observed. The Contractor may request and be authorized to work outside of these normal work hours by submitting a request in writing to the CO with coordination from the Site

POC and approval from the CO at no additional cost to the Government. Dates will be planned with CATM Section Chief to ensure work will be performed in a manner to create minimum disturbance to the facility. Contactor personnel will be limited to work areas. Federal Holidays include:

New Year’s Day - 1 January

Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January

Washington’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day - last Monday in May

Independence Day - 4 July

Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October

Veteran’s Day - 11 November

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day - 25 December

19. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

20. The Contractor shall not use property provided by the Government for any purpose other than as required for performance of this contract.

21. Availabilities of Utilities. All reasonable quantities of utilities shall be made available to the contractor without cost. Any temporary connection of lines that may be used, required or removed by the contractor will be at the contractor's expense. Temporary connection shall follow existing lines of the building and shall be installed safely IAW standard commercial practices.

22. SAFETY: It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of and full compliance with OSHA requirements. It is the contractor’s responsibility to comply with al federal, state and local laws, and Air Force Instructions for the protection of their employees while working on an Air Force installation or property. The protection of contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor. Contractor shall manage all work areas to ensure the safety of building occupants, base personnel, or visitors in or near the areas.

23. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: The contractor shall furnish personal safety equipment for its employees in performance of this contract.

24. STORAGE OF MATERIAL

24.1. The Contractor shall not store material and equipment in the work area without the approval and coordination with 7 SFS. Material and equipment approved for storage shall be placed to provide continued facility use, neat in appearance and shall follow appropriate safety guidelines. Storage will only be provided for limited times and must be removed upon completion of each service.

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