PWS Environmental Consolidated Services FY-21 Updated 19 Jan 2022.docx

Environmental Management Division US Army Garrison - Redstone Arsenal, AL Environmental Consolidated Services FY-21 NS Performance Work Statement

25 JAN 2021

Table of Contents

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides an overview of the environmental services, requirements, and responsibilities for the Contractor and the Government. The Contractor shall provide all the necessary personnel, supervision, and other items required to successfully perform these services.

1.0 Introduction

The US Army Garrison – Redstone Arsenal (USAG-RSA) Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Management Division (EMD) is responsible for all installation environmental management activities. The EMD supports the other divisions of DPW and installation tenants in providing a sustainable installation infrastructure, and ensuring legal compliance with project planning, construction, and operational activities, and hazardous waste and materials management and clean up if necessary.

1.1 Mission

Redstone Arsenal’s mission includes supporting a variety of tenant organizations, including US Army Materiel Command, Army Aviation and Missile Command, the Space and Missile Defense Command, Program Executive Committee for Missiles and Space, Program Executive Committee for Aviation, Redstone Test Center, and the Missile Defense Agency. USAG-RSA DPW EMD plays a vital role in the support of tenant activities through sustainable facility and infrastructure development, environmental regulatory compliance, and hazardous waste and materials management.

1.2 Scope

In order to support all the missions of the US Army, Department of Defense (DoD), and multiple Federal agency tenants/customers on Redstone Arsenal with environmental support services the USAG-RSA EMD requires contract support for specialized technical and administrative services. Non-inherently governmental support functions include environmental restoration consultants, specialized scientists, database managers and analysts, geographic information systems technicians, and engineering and biological technical support. These services will perform a wide variety of tasks in support of public works, engineering, planning, installation and mission sustainment on Redstone Arsenal. These services are required for direct and indirect support of a multitude of customer requirements and may vary in scope and magnitude to reflect the current condition of construction projects, operational compliance, and restoration clean-up projects. The contractor shall provide personnel, management, and any other items and services not Government furnished to perform the services defined in this PWS. Services shall be performed in support of USAG-RSA EMD and shall be performed primarily at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The contractor shall possess the proper training, certifications, and experience commensurate with the work they will perform, and level of responsibility they will exercise. The contractor will have the capability to sub-contract the clean-up and remediation of hazardous materials spill occurrences. This effort shall be consistent across all the USAG-RSA EMD branches to staff functions relative to EMD operations, and includes labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and transportation (unless otherwise specified as Government furnished) incidental to activities described in the performance work statement (PWS). The contractor shall perform to the standards and specifications in the contract.

1.3 Contract Efficiencies

This EMD IDIQ contract is intended to maximize efficiency and to provide the flexibility to allocate resources across EMD based on workload requirements. Efficiency and flexibility of the highly trained workforce are critical in the EMD support of the installation’s resources and the overall DPW mission in support of the over 70 tenant organizations on Redstone Arsenal.

1.4 Functional Areas

The EMD will utilize this contract, and includes the Cultural and Natural Resources Branch (CNR), the Compliance Branch, and the Restoration Branch. The CNR Branch maintains the installation’s historic, cultural, and natural resources and ensures compliance for all installation activities with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Compliance Branch insures adherence to Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and policy. The Installation Restoration Branch manages the cleanup of the installation’s land areas with past chemical contamination, coordinating these efforts with ADEM and EPA.

2.0 Basic Services

2.1 Non-Personal Services

The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) immediately.

2.2 Contract Administration and Management

The contractor shall provide an onsite Program Manager (PM). The PM shall be the contractor’s primary point of contact and shall have the authority to act or make decisions on all matters on behalf of the contractor. The contractor shall designate an alternate who shall be authorized to make decisions in the absence of the PM.

The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the tasks in the given timeframes as directed in each Task Orders (TO).

The Contractor shall undertake the work specified by each TO under the procedures set forth in the contract to provide the EMD with environmental engineering, technical, scientific and operational support services for a wide range of projects for installation environmental management.

2.3 Contracting Officer

This contract is under the overall direction of the Contracting Officer at all times. The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to provide normal contract administration, technical oversight, and monitor contract performance. The Contractor is responsible for the supervision of on-site support personnel, including, but not limited to, the quantity, quality, and timeliness of work, attendance, and overall performance.

2.4 Official Duty Station

The official duty station for this contract is Redstone Arsenal, AL.

2.5 Task Order Administration

Each TO will be initiated with a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Government that will quantify the scope of work that shall be accomplished and the timeframe allocated for completion. The Contractor shall respond to each RFP with the Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN) and quantities/units required to perform the specific requirements. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s proposal and will negotiate the CLIN type used, quantity, and time of performance. The Contractor will then submit a final proposal, which the Contracting Officer will use to make the DO award.

2.6 Contract Terms

The term of the contract is limited to five one-year ordering periods.

2.7 Guaranteed Minimum

The guaranteed minimum quantity of work for this contract will not be less than $1,000, which will be awarded during the first ordering period. If ordered, the contractor must furnish any additional quantities up to the contract maximum. However, the Government has no obligation to purchase any services beyond the guaranteed minimum quantity.

2.8 Task Order Limitations

The Contractor shall honor and shall not refuse any task order issued by the Ordering Officer for services covered by this contract with the following exceptions:

3.0 Technical Requirements

The Contractor shall execute requirements for EMD support services to ensure RSA requirements are fully supported. The Contractor may be required to perform real property, facilities, infrastructure and environmental data collection and validation at RSA. Considerable information on RSA facilities is available and will be reviewed by the Contractor prior to initiating new data collection efforts. All agency contacts and other correspondence will be approved in advance by the EMD.

3.1 General Performance Standards

Throughout the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall meet the following standards:

3.1.1 Management and Supervision:

· Meet suspense dates for deliverables

· Properly prioritize and execute activities and workflow to meet established program goals and objectives

· Plan and schedule Contractor’s personnel activities to meet mission requirements

· Ensure employees meet security requirements (Section 7.0)

· Ensure employees perform services in a safe manner

· Meet minimum quality standards.

3.1.2 Coordination:

· Timely program coordination with EMD’s Program Managers and customers

· Coordination with EMD Program Managers as necessary to meet mission requirements with no degradation of service or support to EMD.

3.1.3. Deliverables:

· Table 3.1.3-1 lists the deliverables contained within this PWS.

· Deliverables and reports shall be submitted with the most current information at time of submittal

· Deliverables shall comply with standards outlined in Technical Exhibit 1 (TE#1 Performance Requirements Summary) and Performance Objectives.

· Task Orders may also contain deliverables, which will be outlined with suspense dates within the task order RFP.

Table 3.1.3 – 1. List of Deliverables

3.2 Hazardous Substance Spill Cleanup

The contractor shall act as the chemical spill cleanup coordinator for the USAG-RSA DPW Environmental Management Division. The contractor will be assigned to the Environmental Compliance group for the performance of this duty. As the chemical spill cleanup coordinator, the contractor will ensure that all chemical spills that occur as a result of USAG-RSA DPW and Army tenant activities are cleaned up when notified and deemed safe to do so. The contractor shall have trained personnel or available sub-contract for licensed hazardous waste clean-up capability. The Redstone Fire Department will respond to and contain all spills, both chemical and petroleum. The Garrison Base Operations Contractor will perform the cleanup and disposal of all oil and petroleum spills and oil or petroleum contaminated debris, addressed under a separate contract. The Chemical Spill Cleanup Coordinator duties will include but are not limited to:

a. Managing or sub-contracting the cleanup and disposal of all hazardous and non-hazardous chemical spills, debris and materials contaminated with substances other than oil and petroleum products. The contractor has the option to either cleanup the chemical spill themselves or to utilize third party chemical spill response and cleanup teams equipped to with HAZWOPER certified personnel and specialized equipment needed to perform chemical spill cleanup activities. The contractor shall ensure that all chemical spill cleanup activities are conducted IAW 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 and meet all provisions of the Redstone Arsenal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan.

b. Hazardous/Spill Plan. The Contractor shall submit a hazardous/spill plan to the KO within 60 days of contract award. The spill plan will contain a standard operating procedure (SOP) outlining arrangements made with third party chemical spill cleanup companies that will potentially be utilized to provide chemical spill cleanup services. SOP will contain information about each potential third party to include contacts, training and certification levels, distance from hub to site, anticipated response time, cleanup capabilities and available equipment. The plan will also include a list of all chemicals that spill cleanup teams may encounter on Redstone Arsenal. This information is provided in TE# 3.

c. Contractor will be prepared to provide assistance to the USAG emergency services department during a catastrophic event such as spills, leaks, or release(s) of oil or hazardous/toxic materials and waste, the Contractor may be directed to perform emergency work to protect Government property and equipment. The Contractor shall receive directions from the KO or the COR only. Such direction may be verbal. When verbal directions are received, the work shall be documented in an after-the-fact PWO.

d. The contractor shall report to the Installation Operations Support Center (IOSC) during hazardous substance spills as outlined in the Redstone Arsenal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan and Installation Spill Contingency Plan (ISCP). This individual shall have the authority to provide the necessary resources to mitigate and abate spill incidents on the installation as directed by the EMD and the IOSC with verbal follow-up to the KO/COR or his designated representative.

e. The Contractor will be responsible for providing assistance to the U.S. Army Garrison-Redstone (USAG-R), Directorate of Operations (DoO), Fire and Emergency Services Division in chemical spill response and cleanup activities. The contractor will work through close coordination with the EMD Compliance group, Redstone Fire Department, Garrison Base Operations Contractor and the Installation Operations Support Center (IOSC) after a chemical spill event occurs to determine the time and resources needed to effectively coordinate the cleanup of the spill site to regulatory standards, to ensure that all ADEM and EPA regulatory notification procedures are followed and time requirements met. Cleanup operations shall be initiated within 24 hours or when deemed safe to do so.

f. If the Contractor cleans up a spill or release of any hazardous substance, i.e. substances listed in 40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR, followed by written notification within one (1) hour.

g. All spill cleaned up must be initiated within 24 hours of detection or when deemed safe to do so. All spill cleanup efforts that are beyond the scope of the contractor and the Redstone Fire Department and Emergency Services Division shall be contracted to a third party by the contractor.

h. The coordinator will also ensure all spill contaminated waste is properly packaged, stored and disposed of IAW the guidelines outlined in RSA-200-6. The coordinator will ensure that any remaining contaminated substances, debris, etc. for disposal as a result of a hazardous spill event is packaged in the proper UN approved POP containers that are non-leaking, safe to handle and able to withstand normal storage and handling.

i. Redstone consists of several tenant organizations, both Army and Non-Army. Each tenant has the primary responsibility for the cleanup of spills that occur as a result of activities conducted within their organization. The contractor (or third party contractor obtained by the contractor) will clean up tenant spills only when authorization from the Contractor Officer Representative (COR) or his designated representative is received. This authorization will only be granted if the tenant agrees to pay the cleanup costs for the spill. This agreement may be verbal. After the cleanup action has taken place, the tenant must submit a form RSA Form 2701 (PWO) for tenant billing purposes.

3.3 Hazardous Waste Management

3.3.1 EESOH-MIS Support

The Contractor shall be responsible for managing hazardous waste and hazardous materials in the Army Enterprise Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health – Management Information System (EESOH-MIS) system. The contractor shall possess valid certification of training in Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Hazardous Waste Manifesting / Department of Transportation (DOT) Certification training. The contractor shall also obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. This support will include, but not be limited to:

a. Conducting weekly inspections of the nine (9) DPW Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) to ensure the hazardous waste is properly stored, labeled, packaged, and characterized. The Contractor shall ensure storage areas are properly equipped with drums, labels, spill response supplies, personal protective equipment, and any other equipment necessary to maintain regulatory compliance with RCRA and Army Directives.

b. Completing the Annual and Biennial Hazardous Waste Report. Federal regulations require large quantity generators to submit the report every two years regarding the nature, quantities and disposition of hazardous waste generated at Redstone Arsenal.

c. Researching, gathering and completing documentation required for turn-in of hazardous waste to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) through the Army EESOH-MIS program. Documentation may include DD Form 1348-1A (issue release/receipt document), waste analysis profile sheet, lab analysis sheet, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and other information required for turn-in.

d. Reviewing hazardous waste manifests (usually 2-4 times per month) for technical accuracy and acquiring approval and signature by the government.

e. Ensuring all hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste is properly containerized in accordance with Department of Transportation, 49 CFR and the Performance Oriented Packing Standards (POPS).

f. Ensuring TSDF, the less than 90-day storage facilities, hazardous waste Accumulation Sites and Satellite Accumulation Sites (SASs) meet the standards for Redstone Arsenal, ADEM and EPA.

g. Ensuring hazardous waste is coordinated with DLA for removal prior to the required removal period (i.e., hazardous waste is transported prior to the one year mark when stored in a one year storage facility). Redstone Arsenal averages one DLA pickup per week.

h. Maintaining turn-in documentation.

i. Coordinating EPAS Assessments on hazardous waste accumulation sites to determine compliance, document instances of non-compliance, and issue corrective actions to the unit leadership. The team generally performs over 700 inspections per year with a minimum 2 inspections per site.

j. Assisting the Program Manager in the lead activity for establishing and maintaining the garrison Hazardous Material Management Plan (HMMP), to include establishing committee agendas, and scheduling committee meetings.

k. Coordinating and assisting the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) in the research and identification of substitute products for Redstone Arsenal’s over 13,000 hazardous chemicals.

l. Providing expertise on all matters related to the safety data sheet (SDS) program.

m. Coordinating with Redstone Arsenal’s industrial hygienist to assess hazardous material exposure risks before providing recommendations on hazardous material usage on Redstone Arsenal.

n. Utilizing EESOH-MIS to manage and track Redstone Arsenal’s Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP) operations, as a source of information to document conformance with goals and objectives, and as a compliance reporting tool.

o. Assisting in the management of Redstone Arsenal’s storage tank program.

3.3.2 Management of Central Storage Facility (CSF)

a. Contractor will perform hazardous waste management duties. In order to perform this task, the contractor must meet the following requirements:

1. Be licensed to drive 4k fork lift

2. Must be DOT, RCRA, EPCRA and Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) trained

b. Contractor will coordinate and schedule the date and time with Tenant Activities for waste containers to be physically delivered to the Central Storage Facility (CSF).

c. Contractor will ensure the DD Form 1348-1A, hazardous waste profile sheet, and any supporting documentation such as analytical results are provided by the generating activity prior to the containers being physically delivered to the CSF. Contractor will review the provided paperwork for completeness and correctness.

d. Contractor will ensure that containers brought to the CSF are properly labeled and are in DOT shippable containers. Upon physical delivery of containers to the CSF contractor will place the containers in the proper storage area and segregate containers properly, Igloo 8621 (Toxics), 8622 (Corrosives), 8630 (Flammables). On occasion be required to replace container labels and over pack leaking or damaged drums stored at the CSF.

e. Contractor will inspect waste upon receipt to ensure containers are DOT approved and not bulging or leaking.

f. Contractor will apply waste and DOT labels to containers and ensure document numbers and weights matches. Contractor must weigh the containers when necessary.

g. Contractor will inspect waste weekly using DRMS form 1713.

h. Contractor will schedule waste transport thru DLA selected transporter. When transporter arrives, contractor will inspect waste, sign manifest and shipping papers.

i. Contractor will track HW Manifests (EPA Form 8700.22 / 22A) by serial number from the time the hazardous waste leaves the CSF until a return copy is received.

3.4 Data Collection and Geographic Information System (GIS) Support

3.4.1 Data Collection

The contractor shall perform data collection, processing, and cataloging using Government issued Geographic Positioning System (GPS) capable equipment. The contractor shall possess expertise in data collection methods and tools for both Geographic Information System (GIS) purposes and environmental management purpose. This support will include, but not be limited to:

a. Consultation with Government personnel to identify the type and desired format for field data to be collected.

b. GPS-specific tasks involving feature collection and field verification of data to be collected for incorporation into the Redstone Arsenal GIS as part of the accountability for the installation’s Environmental data layers. GPS feature collection shall conform to the Army Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S) standards.

c. Land Surveying specific tasks involving data to be collected for the purpose of a topographic survey to aid in building design for proposed building sites, locations of field information such as building corners and utility poles, or the surface location of subsurface features.

d. Staking coordinate points in the field with materials provided by the Government (i.e., marker flags, stakes, paint, etc.).

e. Verification of site access and security. Some locations may require a specific badging protocol or escort during time of visit.

f. Efficient navigation of sites to be surveyed to ensure accuracy and reliability of coordinates and data field descriptions.

g. Photography of environmental field conditions to aid in accuracy and reliability of data (see Section 8.0 for specific information regarding security of photographs).

h. Discernment by the contractor to choose the appropriate equipment with the most effective level of accuracy for the purpose.

i. Protection of the Government issued equipment to prevent damage (i.e., preventing water damage by not using during rain events, using caution to prevent dropping the equipment, transporting the equipment in its carrying case, etc.).

j. Transferring of data using Government information system and software specific for the data collection system.

k. Processing of data including verification, cataloging, input of description and feature data fields, and manipulation to provide in the required format.

l. Manual measurements and notation of field observations necessary for data accuracy and reliability.

3.4.2 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The Contractor shall populate the Redstone Arsenal GIS database with changes to the Environmental data layers. This may include processing and validating of data (including heads-up digitization via remote sensing techniques, rectified scans, and orthophotography), and inputting data into RSA Enterprise GIS. The Contractor may also be required to scan and warp/rubber sheet drawings, integrate RSA geodatabase with installation business systems, produce maps, provide on-site GIS support, and develop standard operating procedures (SOP). This support will include, but not be limited to:

a. Importing as-built drawings from CAD to GIS. The Government will provide the Contractor with as-built construction drawings in Microstation or CAD format, and the Contractor shall input the new or modified infrastructure, utility, or building information into the GIS database.

b. Populating the database entry fields to maximize utility for the Government.

c. Coordination with subject matter experts (SME) to ensure tables are populated with proper values and geographic features are the proper size, shape, and in the proper location.

d. Appropriately storing the metadata on the Government’s information system using the existing cataloging system.

e. Documentation and maintenance of metadata to satisfy Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and Army Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) standards, including all process steps, POCs, and accuracy.

f. Inputting historic data into GIS using archive drawings and maps provided by the Government.

g. Utilizing new and existing GIS layers and data to create maps in electronic or hard-copy format, including: cultural and natural resources, restoration areas, command initiative maps, boundary maps, and other environmental mapping.

h. Support the documentation and display of environmental projects areas, study areas, environmentally sensitive areas within GIS database and creation of maps.

3.5 Database Management

The Contractor shall be responsible for managing EMD legacy databases as well as newly developed databases. The contractor shall have an expertise managing, maintaining, and modifying database software and information technology (IT) hardware in Government or industrial applications. Requirements may include data entry, reports, analysis, and training support. This support will include, but not be limited to:

a. Utilizing Microsoft Access, SQL Server and Visual Basic to create tailored applications and graphical user interfaces (GUI) to integrate the various EMD requirements such as project management, environmental resource management, and document control into efficient systems for management.

b. Applying database analysis, customized development, programming, and maintenance to EMD databases and programs.

c. Installing operating system upgrades, organize data transfers between computers, perform system checks/ diagnostics and support EMD with computer/program problems and other technical issues when needed.

d. Maintaining the configuration, function, security, data distribution and performance of various databases within DPW.

e. Analyzing current system capabilities, EMD workflows, assess future requirements and developing execution programs for updating software platforms and data management strategies.

f. Maintaining inventory of DPW and EMD hardware resources and provide day to day maintenance assistance to software and hardware end-users.

3.6 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Support

The contractor shall provide expertise in NEPA and review for all Garrison, DPW, EMD and Redstone Arsenal tenant mission actions to determine degree and level of environmental documentation required. This support will include, but not be limited to:

a. Coordinating appropriate resources to evaluate potential environmental impacts on Natural Resource, Cultural Resource, Compliance, and Restoration aspects.

b. Determining proper course of action to comply with Federal, and State environmental laws, Army regulations, Presidential Executive Orders, and Garrison policies, while meeting mission objectives to the most optimal degree possible.

c. Planning and preparing Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) documents for actions that qualify for such level of documentation. Prepare, review, and maintain all RECs in accordance with 32 CFR Part 651, and using existing formats. To qualify for a REC, actions must either be covered by a Categorical Exclusion, or have been adequately analyzed by a previous NEPA document that provides sufficient description and analysis of the proposed action.

d. Maintaining existing NEPA database of actions with NEPA documentation, historical NEPA documents, and DPW Environmental subject matter expertise (SME) review comments. All new NEPA documents must be entered into the database and notification to SMEs for their review through the database.

e. Providing NEPA SME support, while participating as an inter-disciplinary team member for projects that occur at Redstone Arsenal. Support includes attending planning meetings, and providing recommendation for the type and level of NEPA analysis and documentation needed to support proposed actions.

f. Coordinating REC, Environmental Assessment (EA) and other action reviews by SMEs.

g. Providing a status update weekly of the current NEPA actions being prepared while attending a status meeting with Redstone Arsenal DPW environmental and engineering personnel.

h. Providing project management support for Environmental Assessments (EA) prepared by others. This action includes all aspects of the EA preparation process that begins with initial project planning, to scoping, document preparation, document reviews, providing exchange of information between the document preparer and DPW Environmental SMEs, and coordination of documents for review and approval actions.

i. Preparing, facilitating, and coordinating the development of EA’s. This task provides support where the contractor works with other staff at Redstone Arsenal DPW to develop EAs. The action includes the full range of support needed to prepare for and accomplish all necessary scoping, document preparation, internal reviews, public review and comment, compilation of comments and coordination of responses, assist with development of decision documents (Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI)) and mitigation plans, and staffing of draft and final documents for review and approval.

j. Preparing and coordinating other environmental documentation related to real property, land management, and demolition actions including but not limited to Environmental Condition of Property (ECP) and Records of Availability (ROA).

k. Supports a variety of outreach activities conducted by the Environmental Management Division including Earth Day, and Drinking water Festival. Educate participants in Facility Managers Courses about NEPA and procedures at Redstone.

3.7 Environmental and Water Resources Biological Support

The contractor shall support planning, development and execution efforts for environmental compliance, cultural, biological, and natural resources requirements. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of the applicable regulations and guidance as it pertains to local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations. This support may include, but not be limited to:

a. Providing expertise as it relates to installation-specific focus areas including: cultural resources, historical architecture, threatened, endangered and concerned plant and animal species, non-game wildlife, water resources, wetlands, floodplains, ecological sensitive areas, forestry, land management and agricultural leases, air quality, water quality, noise pollution, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, solid waste, unexploded ordnance (UXO), existing soil and groundwater contamination, and areas of restoration and remediation.

b. Supporting installation specific management plans, specifically the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP), in programming and executing development processes. The contractor shall also contribute its expertise to the periodic updating of these management plans.

c. Providing a full range of Wetlands management and mapping to comply with Army Regulation AR200-1, installation Natural Resources Management Plan (INMRMP), Clean Water Act, Section 404, and Corps of Engineers Federal and state permitting regulations.

d. Provide assistance in development and management of floodplain issues on the whole of Redstone Arsenal as required by Presidential Executive Orders and Army Regulations. Assist in the development and routing expedition of FoNPA documents as needed and anticipated for all construction projects within floodplain areas.

e. Serving as a SME for NEPA evaluation and reviews. The contractor shall monitor for adverse impacts to its area of expertise, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate with Master Planning and Design Engineering to develop alternatives, if needed.

f. Utilizing established scientific principals in order to comply regulatory requirements for all proposed Government actions.

g. Providing sound advice and assisting with the development and coordination of project specific requirements and approval documentation. Examples include assisting in the development and routing expedition of Finding of No Practicable Alternative (FONPA) documents as needed for EAs and/or for construction projects within floodplain areas.

h. Developing and maintaining constructive working relationships with Garrison legal counsel, regulatory agencies, major tenant organizations, and surround community officials.

i. Coordination with other Compliance, Cultural, and Natural Resources management experts with DPW to resolves issues over overlapping concern.

j. Prepare, coordinate, and present outreach and training exercises for various audiences to educate and instruct about NEPA procedures and environmental focus areas on Redstone Arsenal. Examples of this include Earth Day, Madison County Drinking Water Festival, and the DPW Facility Manager’s Course.

3.8 Environmental Restoration Support

The contractor shall support planning, development and execution efforts for environmental restoration requirements. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of the applicable regulations and guidance as it pertains the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) permit requirements. This support may include, but not be limited to:

a. Performing comprehensive environmental services to support the Environmental Management Division Restoration Branch which leads investigation and cleanup activities under the ADEM oversight as part of a RCRA permit issued by ADEM.

b. Providing technical reviews of RCRA Facility Investigation Reports, Corrective Measures Studies, Corrective Measures Implementation Plans, and Corrective Measures Implementation Reports for multiple sites on Redstone Arsenal.

c. Providing engineering design reviews for multiple sites on Redstone Arsenal undergoing remediation activities in various stages of the process.

d. Reviewing sites undergoing investigation and remediation activities and provide field inspection verification reports.

e. Providing site-access control support for sites on Redstone Arsenal that are restricted due to the contaminants in the area.

f. Coordinating with tenants on Redstone Arsenal for access to sites when necessary. All agency contacts and other correspondence will be approved in advance by the DPW.

3.9 Document Control and Management

The Contractor shall collect, maintain and distribute all applicable documents and correspondence necessary to support the Environmental Management Division (EMD). This support may include, but not be limited to:

a. Providing a full range of Federal and state records and documents management and analysis support functions.

b. Controlling documentation and correspondence to insure conformance to existing nomenclature and classification systems.

c. Utilizing and maintaining a comprehensive hard copy and/or electronic filing system and computer database for all documents to be retained.

d. Managing the operation of the document control center to ensure that all users have the latest revision of appropriate documentation in a timely manner and ensure that obsolete documentation is removed from distribution.

e. Generating reports, spreadsheets, and other documents, as necessary. Examples include creating reports or spreadsheets to identify current status, tallies, or similarities/differences between various documentation and correspondence.

f. Interpreting document language and type for appropriate distribution, logging, and filing.

g. Communicating with technical and engineering personnel to track and notify staff regarding document revisions and discrepancies.

h. Monitoring suspense dates and ensuring responsible parties are notified of applicable deadlines.

i. Ensuring documents are submitted and archived in computer databases or on common drives with readily retrievable filing and naming conventions.

j. Providing assistance in retrieving documents necessary for audits and other required tasks.

k. Identifying, sorting, boxing, and shredding files for archive or disposal that meets the mandated policies and guidelines.

3.10 Scientific Studies, Surveys, and Reporting Support

Provide complete turn-key project concept, scoping, design, implementation, logistics, technical methods, scheduling, quality assurance and deliverables management for Environmental and/or scientific studies, research surveys and reports as required by EMD. This support will include, but not be limited to:

a. Utilization of the Government-provided project concept/scope of work that may include sketches, a detailed description, a partial design, or a completed design to be modified.

b. Coordinating the collection of data, archived drawings, data files, and field investigation and incorporating them into project specifications.

c. Consulting with project and mission stakeholders, design engineers, planners, and subject matter experts to negotiate project solutions to meet environmental requirements and accomplish mission objectives within operational and environmental constraints. Considers and proposes design alternatives for environmental, engineering and planning objective compromises.

d. Ensures thorough and relevant project information pertaining to cultural resources, historical architecture, threatened, endangered and concerned plant and animal species, wetlands, floodplains, ecological sensitive areas, forestry, land management and agricultural leases, air quality, water quality, noise pollution, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, solid waste, unexploded ordnance (UXO), existing soil and groundwater contamination, and areas of restoration and remediation.

e. Accomplishing field investigation, measurements, archive research, and/or studies, compiled into a report, and provided to the Government for Government engineers to analyze.

f. Applying scientific and engineering principles to assist the EMD in remediation related problem solving and unforeseen site condition response.

g. Creating technical details and procedures. Drafting and engineering plans and specifications, as needed, by a design engineer to cost estimating and project planning purposes.

h. Consulting technical handbooks, code references, Army Regulations, and other applicable guidelines to ensure project is in compliance with installation, state, and federal regulations.

i. All completed documentation (i.e., CAD drawings, reports, studies, survey results, etc.) shall be submitted to the Government for review in the timeframes established by the task order. The initial documents will be reviewed by the Government and returned to the Contractor for corrections. The final copy shall be submitted to the Government in electronic format.

4.0 Program Management

4.1 The Contractor shall provide program management for effective control of this contract and provide planning, coordination, and surveillance of overall project activities to assure disciplined performance of work and timely application of resources necessary for completion of all tasks. The Contractor shall attend working group meetings and provide briefings as required. The Contractor shall participate and coordinate with the DPW in planning and work phasing in order to provide for effective and efficient support to RSA. The Contractor shall submit individual task order management plans for the approval by the contracting Officer, which lay out the scope, schedule and resources required to execute the assigned task.

4.2 The on-site PM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operations of this contract on the installation. The PM’s duties include supervision, direction, and coordination of the on-site support personnel.

4.3 The name of the on-site PM and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor shall be designated in writing and submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR within 5 days after contract award. The Contractor shall provide telephone numbers for the PM and alternate, where these persons may be contacted outside of normal duty hours. This letter should also indicate what authority the PM has to legally bind the prime contractor on this action (i.e. can PM or alternate sign award/modification documents). Any change in either position shall also be made in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR as soon as the change is effective.

5.0 Quality Control and Performance Assessment

5.1 Quality Assurance

The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under the contract IAW the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). QASPs are considered to be "living documents," dynamic, adaptable, and subject to modification based on Contractor performance surveillance results. The QASP is not part of the PWS and will not be issued with the solicitation. The QASP focuses on the procedures and processes the Government will implement to assure the Contractor is performing IAW the performance standards within the PWS. The Government plan defines the criteria of how the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated, the frequency of surveillance, and the items to be inspected. Although the Government will develop a QASP, Government surveillance of Contractor performance is not limited to the QASP, or the performance objectives, outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Government retains the right to evaluate all services required by the contract.

5.2 Quality Control

Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The QCP is due to the COR within 30 days from Notice To Proceed (NTP). The QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and the COR within five working days whenever changes are made thereafter.

6.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance for this contract shall be five one-year ordering periods from the date of contract award. The Period of Performance is as follows:

6.1 Normal Hours

Normal Government workdays are Monday through Friday except U.S. Federal Holidays, eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week, with core hours of work from 0900 to 1500 with flextime employees not permitted earlier than 0600. The Contractor may only deviate from the Government’s normal hours of operations with prior approval of the KO and/or COR. The contractor shall manage their employees’ schedule to minimize overtime requests. Occasionally overtime may be necessary due to mission requirements and must be coordinated with the contracting officer and/or COR for access to Government facilities on weekends and after hours.

6.2 Recognized Holidays

The Contractor is not required to provide service on the following days: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Juneteenth. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

6.3 Continuation of Essential Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Service During Crisis The contractor shall adhere to curtailing operations of the Government which includes any time when the Government is in a non-operational status for events including but not limited to emergency situations, inclement weather, power curtailments, furlough, shutdowns, organization events, executive ordered closures, planned training days, etc. Contractors are expected to adhere to the Government curtailment or closure schedule; however, some contractor employees may be required to work during those period and/or may be required to report to an alternate work site. Only personnel necessary for essential work will be scheduled for duty during these periods. Should one of these situations occur the Contractor should listen to or watch one of the local television or radio stations for notification of possible base closure. The Contractor shall not receive any other form of notification of base closure from the Government, unless contacted by the KO and/or the COR.

7.0 Antiterrorism/Operations Security Requirements

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use in a Government facility. At the close of each work period, the Contractor shall secure all Government facilities, equipment, and materials.

7.1 AT Level 1 Training

All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil.

7.2 Area of Responsibility (AOR) Travel Brief for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas This standard language text required US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees to make available and receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) travel briefs as directed by AR 525-13. AOR-specific training will be made available upon request for contractors vacationing outside of the continental United States. AOR training is conducted in addition with annual AT Level I training. AOR briefings are issued by a certified and trained Level II ATO. Coordinate with your Organization or USAG-R Antiterrorism Branch no later than 90 days prior to travel time in order to schedule a briefing.

7.3 iWATCH Training The contractor, to include subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. The iWATCH slide presentation and supporting training video is provided by the USAG-R Antiterrorism Branch. Training material is located in the garrison contracting organizational files. This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to local law enforcement and security officials. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

7.4 Random Antiterrorism Measures Program (RAMP) participation:

Contractor personnel working on an installation are subject to participation in Installation RAMP security program (e.g. vehicles searches/inspections, wearing of ID badges, etc.).

7.5 Common Access Card (CAC)

Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access…