PWS - BAF Fire Suppression Sustainment 8 Apr 2025.pdf

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FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SYSTAINMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

Fire Suppression Sustainment Services

AT

Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) Building 1030

Edwards AFB, CA

8 April 2025

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Fire Suppression Sustainment Services

Table of Contents

1.0 SECTION I: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General Scope

1.2 Background

1.3 Inherently Governmental Function

1.4 Period of Performance

1.5 Place of Performance

1.6 Specific Tasks

1.7 Historical Data

1.8 Minimum Qualifications

1.9 Deliverables

1.10 Contractor Travel

1.11 Small Business Subcontracting Program

1.12 Contractor Phase-In and Phase-Out Transition

2.0 SECTION II: SERVICE SUMMARY

2.1 General

2.2 Performance Evaluation

2.3 Government Quality Assurance

2.4 Performance Assessment

2.5 Quarterly Progress Meetings

2.6 Contracting Officer’s Representative

2.7 Quality Control

2.8 Contractor’s Performance

3.0 SECTION III: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY and SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Services

3.2 Government Furnished Facilities

3.3 Government Furnished Property to include Equipment and Material

3.4 Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.0 SECTION IV: GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Hours of Operation

4.2 Contractor Personnel

4.3 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis

4.4 Conservation of Utilities

4.5 Environmental Protection

4.6 Miscellaneous Paragraph

4.7 Security

4.8 Safety

5.0 SECTION V APPENDICES & EXHIBITS

APPENDIX 1 Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms APPENDIX 2 Workload Estimates APPENDIX 3 Government Furnished Facilities APPENDIX 4 Applicable Publications and Forms

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SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General.

1.1.1 This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Fire Suppression Sustainment Services in building

1030 on Edwards AFB. The government shall 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.

1.1.2 Description of Services/Objectives. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Fire Suppression Sustainment Services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. This includes the planning, coordination, and surveillance of the activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely resources application to accomplish all tasking under the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining communication with the contracting officer (CO) and the contracting officer’s representative (COR), and to immediately notify both the CO and the COR 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.

1.2 Background.

1.2.1 Government has a need to test, maintain and potentially repair the fire suppression system at the

Electronics Warfare Group (EWG) Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Building 1030 was built in 1989 with an anechoic chamber that has a custom designed and installed pre-action fire suppression system divided in to 4 quadrants. This fire suppression system was serviced and tested in 2021, and requires recurring maintenance and testing to ensure compliance with NFPA and UFC standards

1.3 Inherently Governmental Function.

1.3.1 The contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this PWS.

1.4 Period of Performance.

1.4.1 This is a 5 year contract with 1 basic year and 4 option years.

1.5 Place of Performance.

1.5.1 The contractor shall perform the services in the PWS in Building 1030 located at Edwards Air Force

Base, CA.

1.6. Specific Tasks.

1.6.1 Contractor shall provide all, labor, equipment, and material to inspect, test and provide recurring maintenance on all building fire suppression systems.

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1.6.2 Conduct periodic testing as required by NFPA and UFC standards

1.6.2.1 Test one quadrant per year, on an annual basis using the attached testing procedure in

Attachment 5

1.6.2.2 One quadrant shall be isolated from the other three for the annual test, so that only one quadrant is activated and placed into a standby position

1.6.2.3 Quadrant being tested shall be pressurized with Nitrogen in order to extend telescoping sprinkler heads into a standby position the anechoic chamber

1.6.2.4 System shall be checked for water and air leaks

1.6.2.4.1 Extension of telescoping heads shall be timed, and submitted as part of the report

1.6.2.5 Radiation Absorbent Material (RAM) pieces shall be replaced at the conclusion of the test

1.6.2.6 Conduct periodic maintenance on fire suppression system as required by NFPA and UFC standards

1.6.2.7 Identify and submit in writing, any corrections, damage or out of compliance systems or components to government for repair/replacement

1.7 Historical Data.

1.7.1 The tasks described above has been performed in the past by a certified and licensed contractor as part of a larger project to upgrade the anechoic chamber.

1.8 Minimum Qualifications.

1.8.1 OSFM certified to test fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA standards

1.8.2 C16 license to work on, or repair any part of the sprinkler or alarm system

1.9 Deliverables.

1.9.1 Below is a list of deliverables under this contract.

Support Area Title Delivery Date/Description

Management Manpower Reporting See 1.9.2 below.

Management/ Technical Weekly Progress Report Before/during/after annual test Technical Weekly Status Report Before/during/after annual test Technical Report Planning Documents Prior to annual test Technical Report Corrections/damage/out of compliance systems or components

At time of discovery

Technical Report Testing Results At conclusion of annual test Technical Report Trip Report/ Meeting Minutes As required

1.9.2 Service Contractor Reporting of Information (SCR). See clause DFARS 252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services or its Alternate 1, if included. [Contracting Officer, see the prescription at DFARS 204.1705 (a) to include the clause at DFARS 252.204-7023 (or its Alternate 1, as appropriate) in solicitations, contracts and awards, that meet the threshold at DFARS 204.1703 (a) (i) and are services assigned any of the Product Service Codes listed at DFARS PGI 204.1703.]

1.9.3 Data. The government has unlimited rights to all deliverables of this contract.

1.9.4 Inspection. Deliverables will be inspected by the government within 10 workdays of receipt. Progress meetings may be held as required.

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1.10. Contractor Travel. No travel off site is required during the performance of this contract.

1.11 Small Business Subcontracting Program. [Not required for Small Business Set Aside but required for full and open competition.] When FAR Clause 52.219-9 or one of its Alternates is included, any resulting subcontracting plan must include the elements identified in FAR 19.704 and FAR Clause 52.219-9 in one of the three types of subcontracting plans identified in subparagraph 1.11.1.

1.11.1 Types of Subcontracting Plans. The contractor may use one of three types of plans: subcontracting plan, commercial plan (for commercial items), and the DoD comprehensive (test) plan. (See FAR 19.704 for additional guidance.) An Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) shall be submitted semi-annually during contract performance for the periods ending March 31 and September 30. Reports are due 30 days after the close of each reporting period, unless otherwise directed by the CO. A report is also required for each contract within 30 days of contract completion. Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR), including those submitted for comprehensive subcontracting plans under the DoD Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program), shall be submitted semi-annually for the 6 months ending March 31 and the 12 months ending September 30. Reports are due 30 days after the close of each reporting period. For commercial plans, a SSR is due 30 days after the end of the government's fiscal year. For the CPARS rating, the government will use the most recent ISR and/or SSR that the contractor submitted and will not delay the evaluation if the rating period is different than the subcontracting reporting period.

1.12 Contractor Phase-In and Phase-Out Transition. No phase in, or phase out is required for this PWS

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SECTION II

2.0 Service Summary (SS)

2.1 General

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success but do not represent all contract performance requirements. All contract performance requirements in this PWS will be monitored.

2.2 Performance Evaluation

Performance of a service shall be evaluated to determine whether or not it meets the performance requirements of this contract. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued Corrective Action Reports (CARs), the Contracting Officer shall take appropriate measures according to inspection of services clause in the contract, i.e., FAR 52.246-4, 52.246-5, or 52.212-4(a). Corrective Action Reports may categorize nonconformance as minor, major or critical IAW the following FAR 46.101 definitions:

“Minor nonconformance” means a nonconformance that is not likely to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose, or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on the effective use or operation of the supplies or services.

“Major nonconformance” means a nonconformance, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure of the supplies or services, or to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose.

“Critical nonconformance” means a nonconformance that is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or depending upon the supplies or services; or is likely to prevent performance of a vital agency mission.

SS

Performance Objective

PWS

Paragraph

Performance Threshold Rating Criteria

Quality

Notify the government of testing date and procedure at least 2 weeks prior to arrival

1.6 Notification via email at least

2 weeks prior to arrival

2 week or more notification prior to arrival = Satisfactory

Less than 2 week notification = Unsatisfactory

Inspect the fire sprinklers per NFPA and UFC requirements

1.6

Inspection shall be in accordance with NFPA, UFC and Edwards requirements and standards

Inspected and quoted NFPA and UFC standards = Satisfactory

No inspection, or no NFPA/UFC standards listed = Unsatisfactory

3 Test one of the four quadrants of the anechoic

1.6 Testing of one of the four

quadrants shall be in

One Quadrant tested per year in accordance with NFPA, UFC, Page - 7 - of 29 chamber fire suppression system accordance with NFPA, UFC, Edwards and system requirements and standards

Edwards and system requirements = Satisfactory

No quadrants tested in any year, or not tested to NFPA, UFC, Edwards or system requirements = Unsatisfactory

Notify government of any damage or out of compliance equipment or components within 1 hour of discovery, followed up by a written notification within

24 hours

1.6 Notification shall be verbal

within 1 hour of discovery, followed by a written report within 24 hours of discovery

Notification of damage discovery within 1 hour of discovery, and follow up written documentation within 24 hours = Satisfactory

Damage found, no notification within 1 hour, or written follow up documentation within 24 hours = Unsatisfactory

Place the sprinkler system back in operational and working order as designed at the conclusion of the inspection and test

1.6 System restoration shall be in

accordance with NFPA, UFC, Edwards and system requirements and standards

Sprinkler system placed back in operational and working order at end of test = Satisfactory

System not in operations and working order at end of test = Unsatisfactory

Place all the RAM pieces back in place over the sprinkler heads at the conclusion of the test

1.6 All RAM pieces shall be

reinstalled in front of the sprinkler heads

RAM pieces reinstalled over sprinkler heads = Satisfactory

RAM Not reinstalled over sprinkler heads = Unsatisfactory

Submit a written report within 10 business days of completing the test

1.9 A written report of the

schedule, the procedure, and the test results submitted within 10 business days of testing

Report submitted within 10 business days of test completion = Satisfactory

Report not submitted within 10 business days of test = Unsatisfactory

Schedule

Notify the government of testing date and procedure at least 2 weeks prior to arrival

1.6 At least two weeks prior to

test

Government notified 2 weeks prior of testing = Satisfactory

Government not notified 2 weeks prior of testing = Unsatisfactory

Inspect the fire sprinklers per NFPA and UFC requirements within 2 business days

1.6

Inspection shall take no more than 2 business days from start of inspection, and shall cite NFPA/UFC standards

Sprinklers inspected (and NFPA/UFC codes cited) within 2 business days = Satisfactory

Sprinklers not inspected to NFPA/UFC standards within 2 business days = Unsatisfactory

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Test one of the four quadrants of the anechoic chamber fire suppression system

1.6 Testing of one of the four

quadrants shall take no more than 1 business day

Testing of one quadrants takes place in one day = Satisfactory

Testing of one quadrant takes more than one day = Unsatisfactory

Notify government of any damage or out of compliance equipment or components within 1 hour of discovery

1.6 Within 1 hour of discovery Government notified of any

damage, or out of compliance equipment or components within 1 hour of discovery = Satisfactory

Government not notified within one hour of any damage, or out of compliance equipment of components within one hour = Unsatisfactory

Place the sprinkler system back in operational and working order as designed at the conclusion of the inspection and test

1.6 Within 2 business days after

conclusion of test

Sprinkler system placed back in operational and working order within 2 business days after the conclusion of the inspection and test, as designed = Satisfactory

Sprinkler system not placed back in operation after 2 business days after the conclusion of the inspection and test, as designed = Unsatisfactory

Place all the RAM pieces back in place over the sprinkler heads at the conclusion of the test

1.6 Within 3 business days RAM pieces placed back in

place over all sprinkler heads within 3 business days of the conclusion of the test = Satisfactory

RAM pieces not placed back over all sprinkler heads within 3 business days of the conclusion of the test = Unsatisfactory

Cost control

NOT APPLICABLE

Management

NOT APPLICABLE

Small Business [If contract is awarded to a Small Business you may put N/A]

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2.3 Government Quality Assurance. The government shall inspect and evaluate the contractors’ performance to ensure services are received in accordance with requirements set forth in this contract. The COR will use the contractor’s work schedule, or modified version thereof, to record validation results. Results of the validation then becomes the official Air Force record of the contractor’s performance. Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the PWS or by methods other than those listed in the PWS (such as provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the CO as a result of surveillance will be according to the terms of this contract.

2.3.1 The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The government may inspect each task as completed and increase the number of quality assurance inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during surveillance inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality assurance inspections if performance dictates.

2.3.2 When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the contractor’s Contract Manager or representative at the site to initial the observation. When a performance threshold has not been met or contractor performance has not been accomplished, the COR will initiate and provide the CO a Corrective Action Report (CAR) for issuance to the contactor. The contractor shall respond to the CAR IAW instructions provided and in the CAR.

2.4 Performance Assessment.

2.4.1 Periodic Surveillance. This method requires the COR to employ a “spot check” style of evaluation based on the contractor’s services. Periodic surveillance will be conducted on a scheduled basis (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annually) and may be adjusted, based on quality trends.

2.4.2 Customer Complaints. The COR will receive and investigate all complaints. The COR will be responsible for validating customer complaints. The CO shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with the COR and the contractor. Validated customer complaints shall be corrected within 2 hours of notification. CO will validate corrective action.

2.4.3 Review of Audits. COR reviews results of the contractor’s accepted quality management system audits and related quality metrics.

14 Execute subcontracting plan 1.11.

Maintain at a minimum 51% - 70% of small business goals.

Measured at the end every option period.

A/B=X

% Accomplished=91% - 100% = Exceptional 71% - 90% = Very Good 51% - 70% = Satisfactory 41% - 50% = Marginal 40%< = Unsatisfactory]

Both an Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR), shall be submitted semi-annually during contract performance for the periods ending March 31 and September 30.

1.11

Reports are due at https://www.esrs.gov/ 30 days after the close of each reporting period, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

< 10 days = Exceptional 11 - 20 days = Very Good 21 - 30 days = Satisfactory 31 -40 days = Marginal >41 days = Unsatisfactory]

Regulatory

NOT APPLICABLE

https://www.esrs.gov/

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2.4.4 100 Percent Inspection. This method requires the COR to do 100 percent inspection on all task performed. Appropriate for tasks that occur infrequently. Usually only deals with Safety and/or Security, unless mandated by an Air Force Instruction (AFI) or industry standard.

2.5 Quarterly Progress Meetings. The CO, Government’s Program Manager (PM), /Functional Services Manager (FMS), COR, other government personnel as appropriate, and the contractor shall meet quarterly to discuss the contractor’s performance.

The following issues, at a minimum, shall be discussed:

- Opportunities to improve the contract,

- Any modifications required of the contract,

- Unsatisfactory inspections,

- Valid customer complaints against each performance objective observed, and

- Steps taken by the contractor to prevent occurrences in the future.

The contractor shall provide a summation of unsatisfactory inspections and customer complaints and provide insight into any identified trends.

2.5.1 The minutes of these meetings will be reduced to writing, signed by the CO and any other signatures as deemed appropriate, distributed to the functional area and the contractor. Should the contractor not concur with the minutes, the contractor will provide a written notification within 5 working days to the CO identifying areas of non-concurrence for resolution.

2.6 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). CORs are representatives of the CO and will participate in the administration of this contract. After award of the contract, the contractor will be provided a letter identifying the COR and setting forth their duties and authorities. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract/task order.

2.6.1 Acquisition Team Meetings. The contractor’s Contact Manager (CM) with the CO, Contract Administrator (CA), COR, and other government personnel constitute an acquisition team (See FAR 1.102 (c) and shall meet on a regular basis. The Acquisition Team will establish how often meetings are needed based on contract complexity. As a subset of the Acquisition Team, Government members of the Acquisition Team are often referred to as the Multi-Functional Team (MFT) and may meet as determined by the MFT. The contractor may request a meeting with the CO when the contractor believes such a meeting is necessary. If the CO or CA deems necessary, written minutes of any such meetings shall be recorded by the CA in the contract file and signed by the PM and the CO or CA. If the contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, such nonoccurrence shall be provided in writing to the CO within 10 calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

2.7 Quality Control. In compliance with the applicable contract clauses FAR 52.246-4 thru FAR 52.246-5, entitled, “Inspection of Services (Fixed Price and Cost-Reimbursement),” or FAR 52.212-4(a) Commercial Terms and Conditions Inspection/Acceptance, develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS, applicable laws and regulations and IAW best commercial practices.

2.7.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor shall be required to submit and maintain an acceptable QCP. Within 10 business days after contract award or within 14 days after the need for changes to an existing QCP, the contractor will submit a QCP to the CO. The CO will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the CO within 10 business days. The contractor’s QCP shall contain, at a minimum, the following descriptive items:

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a. The inspection system to cover all services. Description shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspector(s).

b. The methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of services performed.

c. How the records will be kept. Records must document all inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

2.8 Contractor’s Performance. The government assesses a contractor’s performance on an on-going basis, both positive and negative, and provides a record on a given contract during a specified period of time.

2.8.1 Past Performance Information (PPI). PPI can be provided to other government agencies, as requested.

2.8.2 Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS). Depending on the estimated value of the contract, formal assessment and reporting of contractor performance is documented using the CPARS system. An assessment usually provided on an annual basis is sent to the contractor’s representative for their comment. The contractor shall have up to 60 days to review and comment on the assessment. Past Performance assessment reports will be protected by all parties and treated by government personnel as marked “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)/Source Selection Sensitive Information in accordance with FAR 2.101, 3.104 and 42.1503”.

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SECTION III

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

The Government will isolate fire pumps and hydrant water system prior to test, and place fire pumps and hydrant system back in service at the conclusion of the test.

3.1. Government Furnished Services (Base Support). The government will provide civil engineering and fire department support for isolating the fire pumps and hydrant system prior to the test.

Emergency Medical Services. Edwards AFB will provide emergency medical services for contractor personnel in performance of services under this contract base IAW AFI 41-115 Chapter 1. The contractor shall reimburse the government for treatment provided at the current reimbursement rate for non-authorized user IAW AFH 41-114, paragraph 42. The contractor shall provide to the 412th Medical Group, the name of a physician and/or hospital to which injured personnel can be transferred for further treatment and care after receiving initial emergency treatment on base. All mishaps will be promptly reported to the base safety office through the COR.

Employee Training. Government furnished training will be provided only for the familiarization of the fire suppression system to be tested

Security Police and Fire Protection. Phone number for Security Forces Squadron & Fire Protection on base is (661) 277-4540, or 911 (delayed response).

3.2 Government Facilities. The government will not provide any facilities

3.3 Government Furnished Property (to include equipment and material). The government will provide a custom designed and manufactured sprinkler head wrench if needed for removal of a sprinkler head

3.3.1 Government Furnished Property (GFP). The contractor shall conduct an inventory of all GFP listed above during the phase-in transition period. The contractor shall sign receipt for all equipment provided by the government. The contractor shall determine and certify the working order and condition of all equipment. Items of equipment missing or not in working order shall be recorded. If the contractor does not elect to participate in the inventory within the timeframe listed above, the contractor must accept as accurate, the listing and stated condition of equipment provided by the government. If the contractor participates in the inventory but does not agree with the government representative's determination as to the working order of the equipment, the equipment will be turned in as excess or the matter will be turned over to the CO for resolution. The contractor shall designate a property custodian throughout the life of the contract to receipt and account for all GFP. By completion or extension of each yearly option of the contract, an inventory of GFP shall be conducted by the contractor and an audit performed by the government Property Administrator (PA). All equipment in need of repairs/maintenance shall be repaired/maintained by the government, depending on contract type and clauses elected for use in contract (i.e. 52.245-2(a) “as-is, where-is” condition) or unless the damage was caused by willful negligence of contractor.

3.4 Contractor Furnished Property and Services. Except for those items or services specifically stated to be government-furnished in Section III and any appendixes, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform this contract in accordance with all of its terms. The following mentioned requirements are not all inclusive of the contractor furnished items and services required in the performance of this contract.

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SECTION IV

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Hours of Operation. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the following hours: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday thru 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. On occasion, an employee will be required to work on weekends and Federal holidays. The government will notify the contractor within 24 hours of such occurrence.

4.1.1 Recognized Federal 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 Juneteenth National Independence Day Christmas Day Independence Day

*If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

4.2. Contract Personnel

4.2.1. Contract Manager (CM). The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who are knowledgeable of the contract. The contractor shall submit the name, address, telephone number and a resume of the CM to the CO within 2 days of contract start date. The list shall be kept current throughout the life of the contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall be available within 3 business days to meet on the installation with government personnel designated by the CO to discuss problem areas. The CM and alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, and speak English. The CM shall be able to effectively communicate with contractor employees. Qualifications for the CM are listed below:

4.2.1.1. C16 contractor certified

OSFM certified with an AES Type 1 License

4.2.1.2. Personnel Roster. The contractor may be required to provide a personnel roster consisting of names and other pertinent personnel data to the requiring activity for the purposes of 100% accountability real-world and exercise situations. The personnel roster shall be updated as individuals are removed and added.

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4.2.2. Contractor Employees:

Certifications. Contractor employees shall have current and valid professional certifications and licenses required to perform the work in this PWS, prior to contract award. All certification and licensing requirements by Federal, State, and local agencies shall be complied with at the contractor's expense.

Contractor Qualifications. The contractor shall utilize employees possessing adequate training, skills, and knowledge to perform the requirements of this contract.

Employee Training. The contractor shall give all training required to meet requirements of the PWS unless otherwise specified within the PWS or as otherwise approved by the CO. The contractor shall maintain training and experience records for each employee during the period of this contract that reflect sufficient personnel are qualified to accomplish all tasks required by this contract. Provide status of employee training upon the government’s request.

English Language. Employees who deal directly with customers will be required to communicate clearly and concisely with the customers in English. This requirement is strictly for the purpose of efficiently performing the contract tasks.

4.2.3. Use of Government Employees.

The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Defense if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Chapter 1, Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

4.2.3.1 Employment of Spouses/Dependents. The contractor shall not employ any person who is a spouse or dependent child of a Department of Defense employee (either military or civilian) when such employee would be placed in a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest by virtue of such employment.

4.2.3.2. Off-duty Military Personnel. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to reorder to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor's ability to perform. However, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

4.2.3.3. Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

4.2.3.3.1 Contractors shall provide the following for access to Edwards AFB, as well as the building and anechoic chamber at least 3 business days prior to arrival:

Full legal name Date of Birth Place of birth Citizenship (Only US Citizens are authorized access to the building) Drivers license number, state and expiration date Social Security number

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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 Part 9.5.

Any potential instance of OCI must be reported to the CO immediately.

Personal Conflict of Interest (PCI). The term "PCI" means that a contractor employee assigned to the contract has interests which (i) may diminish his/her capacity to give impartial, technically sound, objective assistance and advice in performing this contract, (ii) may otherwise result in a biased work product under this contract, or (iii) may result in an unfair competitive advantage. Any potential instance of PCI must be reported to the CO immediately.

Privately Owned Vehicles. Each contractor employee driving a privately owned vehicle on the installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the state. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seatbelts is mandatory. Any contractor employee cited for driving under the influence will have their driving privileges immediately revoked for a period to be determined.

4.3. Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis.

In Accordance With DoDI 1100.22, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises, DFARS 237.76, and the Air Force implementation thereof, unless otherwise directed by the CO or COR, it is determined that the services as identified in this PWS ARE NOT essential for performance during a crisis.

4.4. Conservation of Utilities. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

4.5 Environmental Protection. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards that are or may become applicable to contractor’s activities in performance of this PWS.

4.5.1 Permits. The contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining at its cost and expense any environmental permits required for its operations under the contract, independent of any existing permits held by the government.

The contractor acknowledges that the government will not consent to being named a secondary discharger or co-permittee for any operations or activities of the contractor under the contract. In the event the government is named as a secondary discharger or co-permittee for any activity or operation of the contract, the government shall have the right to take reasonable actions necessary to prevent, suspend, or terminate such activity or operations, including terminating this contract, without liability or penalty.

4.5.2 Non-compliance. If the contractor is found to not be in compliance with any of these regulations, there may be cause for the facility to shut down until the contractor, when within the contractor’s control or the government, has remedied the problem. Any sanitary deficiencies shall require immediate correction.

4.5.3 Spill Response. The contractor is responsible to report and promptly clean up all spills in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations. In the event that it is necessary to utilize government material, equipment, or personnel to clean up a contractor caused spill, the contractor shall be required to reimburse the government for all associated costs.

4.5.4 Failure to Insist On Compliance. The failure of government to insist, in any one or more instances, upon performance of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this contract shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of government’s right to the future performance of any such terms, covenants or conditions and the contractor’s obligations in respect to such future performance shall continue in full force and effect.

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4.5.5 Green Procurement Program (GPP). The GPP is mandatory federal acquisition program that focuses on the purchase and use of environmentally preferable products and services. Many different items are covered by the GPP. Recycled-content products are designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Bio-based” products made from renewable plant materials are designated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Energy and water efficient products are designated by the Department of Energy (DOE). GPP also requires the government to avoid purchasing Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and EPA-designated priority chemicals. Environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) is a voluntary program, and it encourage the purchase of goods and services that have decreased effects on human health and the environment (compared to the competing goods and services that serve the same purpose), but are not already required by one of the mandatory GPP elements.

(1) Green Procurement is mandated except when the contractor can show that the product with recycled content does not meet intended specifications, has excessive costs, or cannot be delivered in time to support the schedule of the contract. If the contractor is unable to locate a specified product meeting the GPP requirement, identify the issue to the CO or PM for guidance. GPP is based on legal requirements and the Department of Defense facilities are subject to enforcement action if these requirements are ignored.

(2) The contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-designated items IAW FAR Clause 52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. The list of EPA-designated items is available at https://www.epa.gov/smm.comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-cpg-program.

4.6. MISCELLANEOUS PARAGRAPHS:

4.6.1 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoDM 5400.07_AFMAN33-302). Any request received by the contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including government/contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the Base FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

4.6.2. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

(1) The contractor shall comply with DoD Instruction 5200.48_Department of the Air Force Instruction 16-1403 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and the CUI requirements in this contract. The CUI regulation cited in this paragraph sets policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for CUI in the identification, creation, sharing, marking, safeguarding, storage, dissemination, decontrol, disposition, destruction, and records management of CUI documents and materials and establishes training required. [The Contracting Officer should include this paragraph and the next, as applicable, and ensure that CUI under the contract is addressed and handled according to regulation and, if included, the clause(s) prescribed at DFARS PGI 204.403 and DFARS 204.404-70.]

(2) Any Contractor employee CUI training required under DoDI 5200.48 _Department of the Air Force Instruction 16-1403 Controlled Unclassified Information including initial and annual CUI training shall be accomplished following coordination with the COR/cognizant local CUI authority.

4.6.3 Notification of Debarment/Suspension Status. The contractor shall provide immediate notice to the CO in the event of being suspended, debarred or declared ineligible by any other federal department or agency, or upon receipt of a notice of proposed debarment from another DoD Agency, during the performance of this contract.

4.6.4 Correspondence. The government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project.

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The government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

4.6.5 Post Award Conference. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the CO IAW FAR Part 42.5. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

4.6.6 Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that personnel have access to information protected by the Privacy Act. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling such information.

4.6.7 Records. All records created and received by the contractor in the performance of this contract shall be maintained and readily accessible. Records shall remain the property of the government.

4.6.8 Insurance. The contractor shall obtain the necessary insurance as required by FAR part 28.3. The minimum amounts of insurance will be maintained IAW FAR 28.307-2.

4.6.9 Subcontracting. The contractor shall ensure that any subcontractor providing services on behalf of the contractor has been approved by the CO prior to any such performance. The subcontractor shall not have a negative performance history or be suspended or otherwise prohibited from doing business with the government.

4.6.10 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 CO. 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.

4.6.11 Fire Prevention. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires in the units and contractor-furnished and government-furnished facilities while performing any work under this contract. In the event fires do occur, the contractor shall immediately notify the Base Fire Department at 911. The contractor shall then notify the requiring activity and the CO. The contractor shall brief and document its employees monthly in fire safety issues and procedures in reporting fires.

4.6.12 Flightline Driving. Employees who are required to drive vehicles on the flight line, cross the runway and shall have a Certificate of Competency, AF Form 483, a valid civilian and military driver’s license, IAW AFMAN 24-306, page 25-1.

4.6.13 Hazardous Materials.

(1) Prior to use, the contractor shall provide the Base Hazardous Material Pharmacy, through the CO, a list of all hazardous materials the contractor brings onto government property and shall submit and AF Form 3952 along with a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each Hazardous Chemical listed in OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. The purpose of the inventory is to provide information for Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting.

(2) Any products that meet the criteria of “Hazardous Waste” must be bar coded and tracked until permanently removed from government property. Criteria for identifying hazardous waste are contained in Subpart C of 40 CFR Part 261. NOTE: Products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) or ozone depleting substances shall not be allowed or approved for use.

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(3) The contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees complete the local Air Force Hazardous Communication, HAZMart, and hazardous waste training. The contractor shall appoint a primary and alternate HAZMART and Hazardous Waste monitor. Monitors are responsible for training all contractor personnel regarding hazardous material containers maintained on base and complete MSDSs immediately upon receipt of new chemicals, products, or materials.

4.6.14 Inclement Weather. If the base closes due to inclement weather, the contractor will be released, by the installation commander, with the general population of the base at no decrement to contract price. The contractor will follow the local procedures for reporting in inclement weather as advertised on local television and radio stations.

4.6.15 Section 508 Compliance. The contractor shall support the government in its compliance with Section 508 throughout the development and implementation of the work to be performed. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires that when federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic information technology, federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who do not have disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.

4.7 Security

4.7.1 General:

4.7.1.1 The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations and with actions dictated by force protection condition changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work.

4.7.1.2. The contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

4.7.1.3. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Air Force installations.

4.7.1.4. . The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at (661) 277-4540 in a timely manner.

4.7.2 Required Training

4.7.2.1. Contractor shall maintain and make available to the COR, within 30 days after award, records of any training of contract employee and subcontract employee required by DFARS Clause 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors, both initially and annually thereafter. Level I - Antiterrorism Awareness Training may be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam or as Coordinated by the COR with the requiring unit Anti Terrorism Representative (ATR).

4.7.2.2. Contract employees requiring a Common Access Card (CAC) shall receive documented Information Assurance (IA) training, by the government, prior to receiving access to the local area network (LAN).

Authorized users will receive initial IA orientation and annual awareness training to ensure they know, understand, and apply the IA requirements of Air Force information and IAs. The minimum orientation and awareness requirements for users are outlined in DoD 8570.01-M. IA Program. The contractor shall comply with https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam

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4.7.3 Security Clearance Levels. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract are not required to have security clearance for this project

4.7.4. Additional Security Requirements:

4.7.4.1. Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

Key Control.

Procedures. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the contractor by the government shall be duplicated.