PWS Fiber Optic Repair.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Delta 82 Gray Eagle Fiber Repair 8 August 2024

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to repairs of failed fiber optic cabling that support UAS operations at Mackall Army Airifeld, as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) requires fiber optic cable in order to operate at Camp Mackall, NC. The initially installed fiber cables have degraded over time and no longer support the control of UAS from the remote antenna site. The remote antenna site provides line of sight communications that are obstructed by the treeline when antennas are placed near the control stations. The fiber cables are degraded and will need to be replaced in order to continue operations.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s) to provide fiber optic repair, installation, and diagnostic testing. The services are required at 854 Skymaster Lane Hoffman NC 28347, Facility T-6200 (airfield side), and work shall be completed no later than 60 days after notification of contract award.

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide functional fiber rated for outdoor / underground use in the same configuration that currently exists. The specific outcome is that the fiber is returned to a fully functional state which will allow for the control of MQ-1C UAS from the remote antenna site.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 48 hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 5 business days

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has

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performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work Shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0800- 1700 Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours are 24/7 with primary work hours being 0630-1700 Monday through Friday and limited presence all other times. The Government facility is The Government facility is closed for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at 854 Skymaster Lane Hoffman NC 28347. Facility T-6200 (airfield side).

1.5.6 Period of Performance: Not to exceed 60 days after notification of contract award.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

Contractor shall comply with DoDI 5200.46, dated 9 Sep 14, DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the Common Access Card (CAC). When eligibility is denied, revoked, contract completion, or contractor fails to maintain the DODI Basic Adjudication Standards or Supplemental Adjuducation Standards listed within, CACs will be recovered, and will immediately be rendered inoperable. In addition, agencies’ physical and logical access systems will be immediately updated to eliminate the use of a CAC for access.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.6.2 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard 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 IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13).

1.6.3 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.7 Key Control: No keys will be required. Facility personnel will grant access to the work site daily.

1.8 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.9 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 must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.10 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and acceptance three (3) calendar days after contract award (Deliverable #1). Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name. Requirements for Contractor vehicles is addressed under Part 4 paragraph 4.4.

1.10.1 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715).

1.11 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.12 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.13 Non-Disclosure Statements: If required, The Contractor shall provide signed non- disclosure agreements to the Government no later than 2 days prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.14 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.14.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)).

The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of the EM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1; will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel.(Deliverable #2) Specific requirements for development of the Accident Prevention Plan are found in 01.A and Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. EM 385-1-1 is available online at www.usace.army.mil.

(b) Before beginning each activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work, activity hazard analysis (AHA) shall be prepared by the Contractor performing the work activity (See paragraph 01.a.09 of EM 385-1-1);

(c) The Contractor shall require subcontractors to submit their plan of operations showing methods they propose to use in accomplishing major phases of work;

(d) The Contractor shall discuss the plans in conferences convened by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of operation. Plans shall include all pertinent information such as layout of haul roads, access roads, storage areas, electrical distribution lines, methods of providing minimum exposure to overhead loads, and methods of access to work areas. The plan for accomplishing the initial work phase shall be submitted within fifteen

(15) calendar days after award of the contract.(deliverable #3) Plans for subsequent major phases of work shall be submitted no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to initiation of work on each major phase; and

(e) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:

(i) Short sleeve shirt;

(ii) Long trousers;

(iii) Steel-toed safety boots; and

(iv) Hard hat.

1.14.1.1 In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes.

The Contractor shall indicate its plan for compliance considering conditions of the work described by the design, technical proposal, operational activities of the Government or others in the area of the work, identification of the coordinator, and implementation of all other accident prevention provisions of this contract.

1.14.1.2 Aviation Safety: This work will be conducted on an airfield. All workers must get a brief by aviaton personnel and the airfield manager prior to gaining access to the airfield. This is specifically to prevent hazards to aircraft and movement area vilations.

1.15 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.15.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: The Contractor shall ensure that all of its operations and activities conform to Fort Liberty's environmental policy requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have received appropriate levels of training in the handling, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous material. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor controlled activities on the installation are conducted in accordance with the Fort Liberty Spill Prevention and Response Plan, Solid Waste Policy, and applicable U.S. environmental laws/standards.

The Contractor shall clean up at its own expense any contamination, including soil and ground water contamination caused by hazardous materials/substances brought onto the garrison, or by his activities. The Contractor must immediately report any hazardous substance spills to the Garrison Fire Department.

PART 2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer – means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, Contracting Officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing other surveillance support personnel to assist the COR when needed, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

Contractor – means 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.

Contractor-acquired Property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

Defective Service – means a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non- manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Government-furnished Property – As reflected in FAR 52.245-1, Government-furnished Property “means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract

Government Property - means all property owned or leased by the Government.Government property includes both Government-furnishedand Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

High Level Objective (HLO) – means a key overarching result-based objective for a project necessary to achieve the project’s vision. HLOs are similar to Level 2 in a Work Breakdown Structure. Each HLO may contain several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document, and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Statement – means the specific results-based activities required to satisfy HLOs. A statement contains a result, the context of the statement, and the required action(s). Statements focus on “what” is to be accomplished; however they are not prescriptive in describing “how” the outcome is to be achieved. Each HLO may have several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective. Statements are similar to Level 3 in a Work Breakdown Structure.

Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Work Day - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be included in an acquisition, the following provides a list of acronyms commonly used in the acquisition field.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: N/A

3.2 Facilities: N/A

3.3 Utilities: N/A

3.4 Equipment: N/A

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services.

4.2 Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all required materials and supplies necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS but not limited to: repair parts, fluids for generators(s) (oil/grease), and batteries.

4.3 Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all required equipment necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS.

4.3.1 The Contractor shall provide a safe working environment for key consultants and all persons in his/her employ as prescribed by 29 CFR 1910 “Occupational Health and Safety”. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons and property that occur in connection with the work and service under this contract, without recourse again the government.

4.3.2 Contractor shall exercise extreme caution to protect building finishes, private property military property, etc., from damage during the performance of these contract requirements. Contractor shall be responsible for all loss or damage or whatever kind and nature to all government property, while in the performance of these contract requirements, which results in whole or in part from the negligence or missions of contractor, any of his subcontractors or any employee, agent or any representative of the contractor or subcontractor(s).

4.3.3 The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, 50 State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor agrees to comply with federal, state, and local public health regulations and also will comply with DoD and Army Public Health Regulations and guidance.

PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for repair of the fiber optic cables under Mackall army airfield running form the control stations to the UAS antenna site.

5.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

(a) Contractor shall remove all failed fiber cables and dispose of them. A failed fiber cable is a fiber cable that does not support its rated bandwidth. An initial survey identified all lines have failed completely. All lines will be replaced.

(b) The failed fiber cables lay in underground conduit running from Man hole two, which is directly behind the control station and end at the antenna farm panel. The underground conduit runs around the airfield as depicted in the building plans (see attachment 1).

(c) Contractor shall replace damaged single and/or multimode fiber cables. Contractor shall splice new underground rated fiber to existing known good fiber in the manhole near the control stations. Weatherize connections against water intrusion. The Contractor shall provide a one for one replacement to restore functionality to all connections.

(d) The two single and/or multimode fiber cables are approximately 2,800 Feet long.

(d) Contractor shall terminate the fiber with appropriate TFOCA connectors.

(e) Contractor shall provide test documentation to show the new fiber is serviceable and supports the full advertised bandwidth capability of the installed line. Unit aircraft may not be present to test connectivity, so test results are adequate to validate the repair.

PART 6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. are mentioned in this PWS and are listed below.

6.1.1 Department Of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254)

6.1.2 Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441)

6.1.3 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M)

6.1.4 Installation Access Control (AE Reg 190-16)

6.1.5 The Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13)

6.1.6 Contractor Identification (AE Reg 27-715)

6.1.7 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)

6.1.8 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program (DoD 8570-M)

6.1.9 Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management Directive (DoDD 8570.01)

6.1.10 Information Assurance (AR 25-2)

6.1.11 Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability (AR 735-5)

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

7.2 Attachment 1 – T-6200 engineering plans

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PRS#1 - PWS 5.2(a)

Contractor shall remove all failed fiber lines and dispose of them.

A failed fiber l is cable defined as a fiber cable that does not support its rated bandwidth. All failed fiber cables will be replaced.

100%

100% Inspection

PRS#1 - PWS 5.2(c)

Weatherize connections against water intrusion.

The Contractor shall provide a one for one replacement to restore functionality to all connections.

PRS#1 - PWS 5.2(d)

Contractor shall terminate the fiber with appropriate TFOCA connectors.

The Contractor shall provide a one for one replacement to restore functionality to all connections.

PRS#1 - PWS 5.2(e)

Contractor shall provide test documentation to show the new fiber is serviceable and supports the full advertised bandwidth capability of the installed line.

Test results that validate fiber is serviceable and supports the full advertised bandwidth capability.

Deliverable #1

Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees.

The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and acceptance three (3) calendar days after contract award.

Deliverable #2

Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1

Will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel.

Deliverable #3

The Contractor shall discuss the plans in conferences convened by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of operation. Plans shall include all pertinent information such as layout of haul

The plan for accomplishing the initial work phase shall be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of the contract roads, access roads, storage areas, electrical distribution lines, methods of providing minimum exposure to overhead loads, and methods of access to work areas.