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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Vehicle Rental Support for 176 CES Deploy for Training (DFT)

1.0 General Information

1.1 Background: The 176 Civil Engineer Squadron (176 CES) requires commercial vehicle rentals to support Deploy for Training (DFT) operations. The mission involves logistical movements and personnel transport to and from job and training sites.

1.2 Scope: The contractor shall provide all vehicles, maintenance, and non-personal services necessary to perform vehicle rental services as defined in this PWS. The contractor shall ensure all provided assets are fully operational, compliant with safety standards, and ready for pickup at the contractor's location.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP):

The PoP for this contract is 30 May 2026 through 29 August 2026.

1.4 Place of Performance:

· Asset Pickup/Return: The Contractor's designated commercial facility.

· Operational Location: Seward Military Resort (and surrounding training sites in Seward, Alaska).

1.5 Regulatory & Acquisition Compliance:

This acquisition is executed under the authority of the National Guard Bureau (NGB), deriving its procurement authority from the Department of the Army. All services and contractual obligations shall be executed in full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS), and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) guidelines.

2.0 Roles, Definitions, and Acronyms

· CES: Civil Engineer Squadron

· DFT: Deploy for Training

· KO: Contracting Officer. For this contract, the KO retains all responsibilities for Quality Assurance. No Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be appointed.

· Tech Rep: Technical Representative. The on-ground Government point of contact for day-to-day coordination, logistical issues, and joint inspections. The Tech Rep does not have the authority to modify the contract.

· PWS: Performance Work Statement

3.0 Government Furnished Operations and Responsibilities

3.1 Transportation and Receipt: The Government will receive (pick up) the vehicles from the Contractor's designated location on or about 30 May 2026, and will return the vehicles to the Contractor's location at the conclusion of the PoP.

3.2 Operations: The Government will provide daily operational fuel (diesel/unleaded) while the vehicles are in use. The Government will provide qualified, licensed military operators for all rented assets.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities

4.1 General Requirements: The Contractor shall furnish vehicles in fully operational condition, meeting all current State of Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) and federal safety standards.

4.2 Maintenance and Repair: The Contractor is responsible for all fair wear and tear preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs. In the event of an equipment breakdown during the PoP, the Contractor shall provide a repair solution or replacement vehicle within 48 hours of notification by the Tech Rep or KO to prevent mission degradation.

4.3 Insurance and Liability (Government Self-Insurance):

In accordance with standard federal practices for vehicle rentals, the U.S. Government is self-insured.

· The Government will not purchase, and the Contractor shall not include the cost of, commercial insurance products, collision damage waivers (CDW), loss damage waivers (LDW), or supplemental liability insurance in their rates.

· Liability for loss or damage to the vehicles caused by the Government's negligence, beyond normal fair wear and tear, will be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and applicable FAR/DFARS clauses regarding government liability for rented property.

· The Contractor shall maintain their own standard commercial insurance covering their corporate liability and mechanical failures.

5.0 Specific Tasks and Vehicle Requirements

5.1 Provision of Assets: The Contractor shall provide vehicles sufficient to transport approximately forty-five (45) personnel. The vehicle fleet shall consist of three (3) to six (6) vehicles, comprised of a mix of pickup trucks and/or passenger vans. These vehicles will be utilized by personnel to transport individuals, meals, and daily supplies to and from the job and training sites located in Seward, Alaska.

5.2 Initial Inspection: A joint inspection between the Contractor and the Government Tech Rep will be conducted upon Government pickup at the Contractor's facility to document the material condition, fluid levels, mileage, and any existing damage to all assets.

5.3 Final Inspection: A joint inspection will be conducted between the Contractor and the Tech Rep at the Contractor's facility upon the return of the vehicles on 29 August 2026 to assess any damages beyond normal fair wear and tear.

6.0 Applicable Publications

The Contractor must abide by all applicable federal and state regulations regarding commercial vehicle rentals and safety standards within the State of Alaska.

7.0 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Note: Quality Assurance is directly managed by the Contracting Officer (KO) with on-site coordination provided by the Tech Rep.