PWS.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Generator-Powered Mobile Light-Tower Services

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Generator-Powered Mobile Light-Tower Services, as defined in this PWS.

1.1.1 Objectives: The Virginia Army National Guard is seeking to rent 24 mobile generator-powered light towers, each with a servicing plan, to light up specific training areas at Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, Virginia, for the period of June 2, 2023, through June 16, 2023.

1.2 Background: Mobile generator-powered light towers are used to light up the areas such as where ammunition is stored and in motor pools during vehicle servicing in low light time frames. These lights provide visibility that adds to the safety of the Soldiers working in these areas.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be from June 2, 2023, through June 16, 2023.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM on Sunday through Saturday, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, Virginia. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. Teleworking is not authorized.

1.4.1.1 Telework: The Government does not permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement.

1.4.1.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time, causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.1.3 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation, including fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations, while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation, which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee from Government property or revoke access to Government systems for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.2 Reserved.

1.4.3 Reserved.

1.4.4 Reserved.

1.4.5 Installation Access and Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Government POC. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy (see PWS 6.0). Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.2 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.3 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.4 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.5 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.5.1 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.6 Reserved.

1.4.5.2 For contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05), and applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by a Government representative).

1.4.5.3 Awareness Training (AT) Level 1: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 training within 10 calendar days after contract start date. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the KO within 10 calendar days after award. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This local developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the KO. This training shall be completed within 10 calendar days of contract award. The contractor shall submit a list of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the KO within 10 calendar days after award. The iWATCH training video is available at the following URL:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vlzYhQp7fPw

1.4.5.5 Reserved. Comment by David: Reserve. Comment by Curtis Gardner: Changed.

1.4.5.6 Reserved.

1.4.5.7 Reserved.

1.4.5.8 Reserved.

1.4.5.9 Reserved.

1.4.5.10 Reserved.

1.4.5.11 Reserved.

1.4.5.12 Reserved.

1.4.5.13 Reserved.

1.4.5.14 Reserved.

1.4.6 Reserved.

1.4.6.1 Reserved.

1.4.7 Reserved.

1.4.8 Post-Award Conference: The contractor agrees to attend any post-award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR 42.5. The KO, Government POC, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance, and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM during the pre-performance conference who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the KO to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor 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 that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges and/or uniforms distinguishing themselves as such.

1.4.10.1 Reserved.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract, procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract, or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero-tolerance policy and the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described in FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Reserved.

1.4.13 Reserved.

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services 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 OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequently contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.4.15 Reserved.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor: 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.

2.1.2 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.3 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

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

2.1.5 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.6 Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.7 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.8 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.9 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms:

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Reserved.

3.2 Reserved.

3.3 Reserved.

3.4 Reserved.

3.5 Reserved.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Reserved.

4.3 Reserved.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 Individual light tower specifications.

a.) The awarded contractor shall provide 24 generator-powered mobile light towers.

b.) Each light tower shall have four (4) lights, with each lamp being at least 1,000 watts.

c.) Each light tower shall have a telescoping mast that has a position lock feature.

d.) Each light tower shall have a hand-operated winch and automatic safety break.

e.) Each light tower shall have a mast that is able to retract and stow horizontally for travel.

f.) Each light tower shall have a pintle hitch of 2 ½ or 3 inches.

g.) Each light tower shall have an engine capable of a minimum 12 consecutive hour runtime.

h.) Each light tower shall have tires that meet or exceed Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

5.2 Service

5.2.1 Should a light tower become inoperable during the required period, the awarded contractor shall be notified by the Government POC. The contractor shall repair or replace the light tower within 12 hours of notification and at no additional cost to the Government.

5.3 Delivery/Pick-Up

5.3.1 The awarded contractor shall deliver 24 of the above-mentioned light towers to Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, Virginia, no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 2, 2023. The contractor shall coordinate the delivery with the Government POC.

5.3.2 Each light tower shall be delivered free of debris, in a fully operational status, and on a full tank of fuel.

5.3.3 Each light tower shall be inspected by the Government POC for the above-mentioned specifications prior to the departure of the delivery personnel. During the inspection, the delivery personnel shall fully set up and run all 24 light towers. Should the Government POC find a light tower be found deficient, the contractor shall replace it with a functional light tower within 12 hours of the inspection at no additional cost to the Government.

5.3.4 Light towers shall be picked up from Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, Virginia, no later than 12:00 PM EST on June 16, 2023. The contractor shall coordinate the pick-up with the Government POC.

5.3.5 Light towers shall be returned to the pick-up personnel on a full tank of fuel. The Government POC and pick-up personnel shall inspect each light tower for damages and functionality. Should a light tower not pass inspection, the Government POC shall document the issue and provide it to the contracting office for guidance no later than June 18, 2023. Should all light towers pass inspection, the pick-up driver shall load and remove them from Fort Barfoot. If an inspection is not conducted before the pick-up driver leaves, the Government shall NOT be responsible for any missed or overlooked damages to the light towers discovered at a later time.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Federal Acquisition Regulation

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

6.1 Reserved.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Deliverables Schedule

1.4.5.3

Awareness Training (AT) Level 1 Certificate(s)

1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training

Ver. October 2022