LT_Refueling_Service_SOW.docx

Statement of Work (SOW) U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Sector Light Tower Refueling Service for Yuma Sector Border Patrol

I. BACKGROUND:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), Yuma Sector Headquarters (YUM) secures our nation’s borders. The Yuma Sector currently has 81 light towers that provide national security lighting support for 126 border miles (202 km) assigned to the Yuma sector operations. The light tower improves agent safety as it illuminates several high traffic areas along the border. The need to refuel the light towers is essential to maintain and enhance border operations at a high level and satisfy DHS and CBP. This action requires the refueling of our light towers at the best price and value.

The need to refuel the light towers is essential to maintain and enhance border operations at a high level and satisfy DHS and CBP objectives:

· DHS Objective 1.1: Achieve effective control of our borders.

· CBP Objective 1.1: Establish and maintain effective control of air, land, and maritime borders through the use of the appropriate mix of infrastructure, technology, and personnel.

II. SCOPE:

Obtain a service contract to refuel an estimated 20 light towers located within ~.75 mile (1.2km) radius of the San Luis Port of Entry, San Luis, AZ and approximately 5 light towers with ~.75 mile (1.2km) radius of the Andrade Port of Entry, Winterhaven, CA using Yuma Sector Border Patrol supplied DIESEL fuel. Light towers are located in areas which will only be accessible via unpaved / unimproved road and trails. A four/six wheel drive is highly recommended. The exact number of light towers may vary due to operational needs.

III. SPECIFIC TASKS:

The Contractor will

· Conduct all operations in accordance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws.

· Obtain DIESEL fuel from US Border Patrol Yuma Sector Headquarters (4035 S. Ave ‘A’ Yuma, AZ), at no cost to the Contractor, between the hours of 0600-1400 (local time) Monday through Friday (excluding Federal holidays).

· Maintain and furnish to Yuma Sector Border Patrol Fleet Office detailed records of the date and the amount of fuel acquired; the date and amount of fuel dispensed to each light tower.

· Maintain operational fuel levels in each of the light towers as described in “Scope” above

· All light towers operate from sunset to sunrise 365 days per year

· Each light tower consume ~.5 gallons per hour (gpm) or (1.9 liters per hour (lph).

· Each light tower fuel tank capacity is 30 gallons (113.5 liters)

· Each fuel tank opening is 1 5/8 inches in diameter (41.3mm)

See attached separate document with aerial view maps and GPS locations of current towers.

IV. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

The Contractor shall be required to keep and maintain operation fuel levels in all of the deployed light towers 365 days per year; provide an invoice which includes: the date of the service, the amount of diesel fuel acquired from the US Border Patrol and the amount of diesel fuel dispensed to the individual light towers.

V. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION:

The Yuma Sector Border Patrol will provide the diesel fuel for the refueling of the light towers. Fuel will come for Border Patrol bulk fuel tanks.

VI. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Performance will take place at 4035 S. Ave A Yuma, AZ (US Border Patrol Yuma Sector Headquarters) and various locations within ~.75 mile (1.2km) radius of the San Luis Port of Entry, San Luis, AZ and ~.75 mile (1.2km) radius of the Andrade Port of Entry, Winterhaven, CA.

VII. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance will be one year from date the contract is awarded with four (4) possible option year renewals. Potentially a total of five (5) years.

VIII. SECURITY:

There are no specific security classification level requirements associated with this procurement action. Information is deemed unclassified. Contractors will be granted access to the Yuma Sector Border Patrol fuel tanks and the light towers located within the fenced in areas. The Contractor is responsible for securing Contractor’s delivery vehicle(s) while on Government property. The Contractor maintain all required insurance and assumes all liability for any and all damages that occur to Contractor’s delivery vehicle(s) or US Border Patrol property or any third party property while in Contractor’s control on Government property.

IX. Special Considerations Changes to the SOW:

No changes to this SOW or alter the order amount or terms and conditions shall be incurred without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Any changes to the contract will only be through the execution of a written modification as determined by the Contracting Officer.

X. Travel:

Travel is required from Yuma Sector Headquarters to the light tower locations to support the requirements identified in this SOW.

XI: ENVIROMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall be required to comply with all applicable environmental, transportation, and safety laws and regulations. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to avoid a fuel spill. The Contractor will assume sole responsibility should a fuel spill occur and preform appropriate cleanup procedures and notifications in accordance with applicable with applicable federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and CBP and DHS environmental policies. The Contractor shall transport with them appropriate materials to contain and cleanup fuel spills in accordance with applicable federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and CBP and DHS environmental policies.

XII. Points of Contact:

Program POC:

Name: Paul Maytum, Fleet Administrative Supervisor

Technical POC:

Name: Galen Barker, Mission Support Lead Yuma Sector Garage Facility

XII. Billing and Payment:

The Contractor shall provide two (2) copies of invoices for certification to: