PWS Horizontal Bailer R1 3 Sept 2026.pdf

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Performance Work Statement for

HORIZONTAL SIDE EJECT BALER

Final 03 September 2026

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1.0 Description of Services

1.1 Objective(s): This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the services required for the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform all work required for the delivery, installation and startup of a horizontal baler at the Recycle Center, Bldg. 1568, located on Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB), Jacksonville Arkansas.

1.2 Benefit to United States Air Force (USAF): consolidate recyclable waste, reducing overall refuse volume, and minimizing landfill footprint to optimize recycling center efficiency, lower municipal solid waste transportation costs, and support Air Force environmental sustainability.

1.3 Background: Horizontal baler will be located at building 1568. The facility operates Monday-Friday from 7am to 3:30pm. It is a direct replacement for an existing unit in the facility.

2.0 Services Summary

2.1 Summary Notes: Baler will be used in an interior environment in a heated but not air-conditioned environment and must be able to withstand Arkansas weather conditions (temperature ranging from 20°F to 120 °F). The machine will include the following at a minimum:

2.2 Service Requirement

Purchase one (1) EXCEL Manufacturing Automatic Horizontal Closed in Baler Model EX63 or equal. Or equal salient characteristics:

STANDARD BALER SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

HEIGHT 62” Loading 52 1/2” Frame (158cm) LENGTH 179” (455cm) WIDTH 77” (196cm) CHAMBER 47”L (119cm) x 60”W (152cm) x 30”H (76cm) FEED OPENING 54”W (137cm) x 35”L (89cm) BALER SHIPPING WEIGHT 18,960 lbs. (8,600kg) (as shown) PUMP 34 gal. (130 liters) Pressure Compensated Horsepower

Limited Piston Pump, 4,000 PSI Rated DIRECTIONAL VALVE D08 Pattern, Hi-Flow Cushion Shift Design CYLINDERS (2) 6” (15cm) Bore x 74” (188cm) Stroke x 4” (10cm) Hard

Chrome Rod OIL RESERVOIR WITH HEATER 105 gal. (399 liters) DOOR LATCH CYL. 4” (10cm) Bore x 6” (15cm) Stroke x 2” (5cm) Rod MOTOR TEFC 208, 230, 460 Volt, 60 Hertz, 3 Phase ENCLOSURE NEMA 12 Rated, UL Approved CONTROLS UL/CUL/CE Approved, NEMA 12 Rated, PLC Controlled operation.

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HYD SYSTEM PRESSURE 3,000 PSI (207 BAR)

OVERALL PLATEN FORCE 159,400 lbs. (72 tons)

PLATEN PSI 92 PSI (6.33 BAR)

CYCLE TIME 29 sec. - 21 sec. Short Stroke TARGET BALE SIZE 60”L (152cm) x 48”W x 30” H Max, Full Ejection TARGET BALE WEIGHT 1200 – 2000 Pounds BALER TIE SETUP Six Fully Guided Wire Tie Slots WEAR GUIDES for RAM Hardox 400 Material WARRANTY 1 Year Labor, 2 Year Parts, 3 Years Structural and

Hydraulics including Cylinders

Purchase one motorized EXCEL model 4815 heavy-duty, industrial-grade slider-bed above ground infeed conveyor or equal: Or equal salient characteristics:

STANDARD CONVEYOR SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

BELT WIDTH 48”

CONVEYOR LENGTH 15 to 18 feet long BELT CLEATS 3”H Spaced at 30” Intervals MOTOR 2 HP High-Efficiency Gear Motor with Dual V-Belt

Reduction REDUCER Dodge TXT 225 SPEED Variable Speed for Material Pacing SAFETY FEATURES UL-approved controls with Emergency Stop Button and

Emergency Stop Bar Across Conveyor CONSTRUCTION Heavy-Duty Structural Design with 16” Sides Above Belt, Full Belt Flashing and Self-Cleaning Under-Belt System Includes full turn-key factory setup/testing and training at the end facility

2.3 The Contractor shall provide the following incidental service requirements.

2.3.1. Delivery: The Contractor will deliver the baler to Building 1568. The Contractor shall remove the existing baler and conveyor and install the new unit and conveyor. Direction will be provided with coordination from Recycle Center staff.

(1) Off‐Loading: Ground Level. There is no loading dock available.

(2) Delivery Period: 150 Calendar Days after Award.

(3) Notification: A 14‐day lead time notification to the Government is needed prior to shipment arrival; along with the Contractor’s proposed setup/installation schedule.

2.3.2 Set up and Installation: The Contractor will unload the baler near the set‐up location using its own equipment. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to manage removal of packing/unloading/loading materials and putting them in the proper container at the recycling center.

(1) Power: The Contractor shall install the baler per manufacturer’s requirements, to include hookup to disconnect box by qualified installer(s).

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(2) Installation Surface: Concrete Pad. The Contractor shall install the baler and conveyor per manufacturer’s specifications, to include bolting the baler to the concrete pad.

2.3.3 Start‐up and Basic Operator Training: The Contractor shall provide a turn-key installation and run a minimum of two (2) bales through the machine to ensure proper operational functionality. During this time, the Contractor will train a minimum of two on‐site staff on basic manufacturer operations and maintenance necessary for operations.

3.0 Government Property

3.1 Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall be responsible for Government property in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and as specified in the contract/order.

3.2 Government Property to be Provided: Government property to be provided includes:

None

3.3 Return or Retention of Government Property: The existing baler shall remain at the recycling facility and will be disposed of properly by the recycling center.

4.0 General Information

4.1 Continuation of Mission-Essential Services During a Crisis: The Functional Commander/Director has determined these services are not mission-essential and will not continue in the event of a crisis.

4.2 Security Requirements

4.2.1 Security Regulations: The Contractor shall ensure personnel, information, system, property, facility and, if applicable, international security requirements are met. The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on a Government facility comply with the security requirements of the facility.

4.2.2 Operations Security (OPSEC): The purpose of OPSEC is to reduce the vulnerability of USAF missions to adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. DoDD 5205.02E and DoD Manual 5205.02-M require contractors supporting DoD activities to use OPSEC to protect critical information for specified contracts, subcontracts, and information used in the performance of duties in support of Air Force requirements/missions. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel who perform work on (or in) a Government facility comply with the OPSEC procedures and training requirements of the facility as specified in AFI 10-701.

4.2.3 Security Clearance: It is not expected contractor/subcontractor personnel will require security clearances for proper accomplishment of contract/order requirements.

Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall not be authorized access to classified information and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified items or be permitted to work

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on classified projects and/or programs without an appropriate security clearance and a need-to-know.

4.2.3 Security Incident or Violation: The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Security Office of any potential or actual security incident or violation.

4.2.4 Access to Government System(s): Access to Government system(s) will not be required to perform tasks under the contract/order.

4.2.5 Access to Government Facility or Military Installation: The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who require access to a Government facility or military installation comply with the security requirements of the facility or installation.

4.2.6 Identification (ID) Card/Badge

4.2.6.1 The Contractor shall ensure an ID card is obtained by all contractor/subcontractor personnel who require recurring access to a Government facility, but not local area network (LAN) access. All personnel entering Little Rock AFB must be a United States Citizen and have a REAL ID or driver’s license issued from their home state or a current United States passport.

Non-US citizens: Getting authorization to base may take up to 30 days with proper authorization.

Email address to start the pass process is: 19SFS.VCC.Requests@us.af.mil or the contractor shall submit a letter to the COR or Government Representative, listing all contractor/subcontractor personnel requiring access to Little Rock AFB. The COR or Government Representative will approve the request and forward it to the issuing/registration office for processing. Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall report to the issuing/registration office to obtain the ID card(s).

4.2.6.2 The Contractor shall submit a letter to the PCO immediately if contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require access, upon transfer/termination of contractor/subcontractor personnel or upon completion/termination of the contract/order. The letter shall identify the name(s) and social security number(s) of the contractor/subcontractor personnel. The Contractor shall return the ID card(s) to the issuing/registration office upon expiration, upon transfer/termination of contractor/subcontractor personnel, or once contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require access to the facility. The Contractor shall return all ID cards to the issuing/registration office upon completion/termination of the contract.

4.3 Environmental Management System (EMS): Contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on any Government facility shall comply with the EMS requirements established by Little Rock AFB Environmental. Contractor shall develop a hazardous material management plan outlining the procedures for handling, storing, and labeling for all water treatment products utilized. Contractor shall develop a spill response plan meeting guidelines set forth in Section

4.4.4. “Little Rock AFB (Red Plan)” for all water treatment products utilized. Contractor shall utilize Section 4.4.7. Training to develop a training plan covering everything in the Environmental Management Plan. Contractor shall train all personnel executing this water treatment contract. Contract personnel or shall provide documentation of their Environmental Management Plan, Spill Response Plan, and Training Plan in 3-Ring Binder w/document https://usaf-my.dps.mil/personal/michael_minick_1_us_af_mil/Documents/Documents/0010%20DEAMS%20UFR%20FY26/CEOES/Balers/Horizontal/Excel/19SFS.VCC.Requests@us.af.mil

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protectors after contract award. Contract personnel are responsible for keeping current on all hazardous material regulations and updating their Environmental Plan accordingly. Contract personnel shall provide documentation of training on any new employes hired during this contract. Upon option year renewal contractor shall provide any new updates to their Environmental Management Plane and perform Annual HAZMAT Refresher Training for all employees executing this contract and provide COR documentation.

4.3.1 Hazardous Material Identification: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required as specified in the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract) for any other material designated by a government technical representative as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls. SDSs must be submitted by the contractor upon contract award.

4.3.2 HAZMO: The government (HAZMO personnel) will review all chemicals that the contractor brings on to Little Rock AFB or any property under the control of Little Rock AFB.

Any products that meet the criteria of “Hazardous Waste” must be coded and tracked until permanently removed from government property. The inventory will be performed prior to commencement of work. Criteria for identifying hazardous waste is contained in Subpart C of 40 CFR, Part 261.

4.3.3 Spill Response: The contractor will be briefed on the Little Rock AFB (Red Plan) spill response procedures at the pre-performance conference. The contractor is responsible to report and promptly cleanup all spills in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations, in the event that it is necessary to utilize government material, equipment or personnel to clean up a contractor-caused spill, the contractor shall be required to reimburse the government for all associated costs.

4.3.4 Hazardous Material Handling: The contractor shall have approval from the base Bio- Environmental (BEE) and HAZMO sections prior to purchasing, handling, using, and storing any chemicals, solvents, lubricants, and other products that require SDSs. The contractor shall identify these materials and products on Air Force Form 3952 Chemical/Hazardous Material Authorization Request, Process Identification Form, and Shop Disposal Form. The contractor shall provide one copy of the SDS for each item attached to the AF3952 to the COR for review, by HAZMO, prior to any chemicals being brought onto Little Rock AFB. The contractor shall maintain one copy of the SDS for each hazardous material line item used within the work center.

A monthly report shall be sent to the COR detailing quantities of all hazardous materials used in the previous month. The report is due by the 15th day of each month.

4.3.5 The contractor shall not use products that are or contain Toxic 17 chemicals, Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS), Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), and/or Persistent Bio accumulative and Toxic (PBT) chemicals. Any HM containing one of these banned substances will not be allowed on base.

4.3.6 Training: The contractor shall ensure all employees complete the local Air Force Hazardous Communication, HAZMO, and hazardous waste training. The contractor shall appoint a primary and alternate HAZMO and Hazardous Waste monitor. Monitors are

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responsible for training all contractor personnel regarding hazardous material containers maintained within Little Rock AFB and complete MSDS immediately upon receipt of new chemicals, products, or materials.

4.4 Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs: In accordance with FAR 23.107, Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs, 100% of purchases of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated products included in the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) list (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products) and/or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated products included in the bio-based product listings [http://www.biopreferred.gov] shall, at a minimum, meet the EPA or USDA standards for recovered materials or bio-based content, respectively, unless an item cannot be acquired competitively within a realistic timeframe, meet appropriate performance standards, and/or be acquired at a reasonable price.

4.5 Safety

4.5.1 The Contractor is subject to all installation fire, safety, security, and traffic regulations.

4.5.2 The Government contracts on the understanding that the Contractor is complying with applicable laws concerning workplace safety.

4.5.3 The Contractor is subject to all citations and penalties for violation of applicable workplace safety laws. The burden of compliance rests with the Contractor. Enforcement of workplace safety laws is the responsibility of the agency specified in the applicable law.

4.5.4 The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of hazards in Contractor operations that endanger Government personnel or property and require appropriate action. This provision does not constitute assumption of liability for Occupational Safety and Health compliance on the part of the Government or negate other agency responsibility for enforcement of applicable laws.

4.5.6 Accident prevention principles must be thoroughly integrated into all operations. Unsafe conditions and practices, as identified by the designated representative, must be corrected immediately.

4.5.7 Contractor Employees: While on the installation, the contractor shall not employ people for work on this contract if such employee is identified with the contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the organization or by wearing appropriate badges containing the organization's name and the employee's name. Contractor personnel must wear issued base identification cards while on the installation.

4.5.8 Service contracts shall require contractor employees to identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with government personnel. In addition, contracts require contractor personnel to appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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4.6 Inspection of Services: In accordance with the Inspection of Supply/Services clause(s) identified in the contract/order, the Government reserves the right to inspect Contractor performance.

4.7 Service Contract Reporting: In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7023, Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services, the Contractor shall provide a Service Contract Report for each contract/order that meets the DoD Contract Reporting criteria and has obligations of more than $3,000,000. The Contractor shall report the total amount invoiced and contractor labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous fiscal year. Prime contractor labor hours, including any required Tier 1 subcontractor information, shall be reported in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Contractor shall report annually, by October 31, on the services performed during the preceding government fiscal year. SAM will only enable reporting for entities with contracts that meet the SCR criteria and thresholds. Additional information and user manuals for government personnel and Contractors is available at https://www.sam.gov. SCR eligibility, reporting rules and criteria is located on the DoD Procurement Toolbox at https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/service-contract-reporting-scr.

4.8 Invoicing/Payment and Receipt/Acceptance: The Contractor shall submit/process payment requests and receipt/acceptance documents via WAWF. All invoices shall be input to WAWF by the 10th of each month to ensure prompt payment and accounting for the government and the contractor.

4.9 Quality Control Plan/Quality Management System (QMS): The Contractor shall ensure the quality of services through a quality and/or inspection system. The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) addressing detection of quality program problems and defects, identification of root causes for quality related problems/defects, correction of root causes related to detected problems/defects, and follow-up to ensure quality related problems/defects do not recur. The plan shall include the schedule of quality assurance/control inspections planned by the Contractor. 100% compliance with the QMS is required.

4.9.1 The Government reserves the right to request corrective action if the quality system fails to meet objectives. The Contractor shall permit the program office or its designated representative to periodically review its quality program.

4.10 Trafficking in Persons: The Contractor shall comply in accordance with the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract as it relates to Trafficking in Persons. Additional information about Trafficking in Persons is available at the site for the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. http://www.state.gov/j/tip.

4.11 Holidays and Facility Closings: Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall observe federal holidays and facility closings as authorized for government personnel. Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall only be permitted access to Government facilities when Government personnel are present.

http://www.state.gov/j/tip

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4.12 Counterfeit Electronic Parts: The Contractor shall establish and maintain a counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system to mitigate the risk of counterfeit electronic parts (made in China) being installed in end items or otherwise entering the USAF/DoD inventory.

4.13 Reports: Contractor shall provide complete and comprehensive report on all systems; tests performed and the results each month. Reports are due to the COR no later than the 15th of every month.

4.14 Warranty: The Contractor shall provide at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the public in customary commercial practice. Minimum warranty: 1 Year Labor, 2 Year Parts, 3 Years Structural and Hydraulics including Cylinders.

** Damaged/scratched/dented/broken equipment shall not be accepted. The Contractor is responsible for replacing equipment at no additional costs to the Government. **

5.0 Appendices

Appendix A: Appendix A: Example of Horizontal Side Eject Baler with Conveyor Appendix B: Commander’s Environmental Statement

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Appendix A: Example of Horizontal Side Eject Baler with Conveyor

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Appendix B: Commander’s Environmental Statement