PWS - W911QX24Q0002_Redacted.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD

Helium Trailer Recertification

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Helium Trailer Recertification

C.1 GENERAL:

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM-ARL) is requesting recertification of helium compressed gas tube-bank trailers since the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is no longer performing this task. DLA was the Department of Defense (DoD) Integrated Materiel Manager (IMM) for Aerospace Energy products and services, and was responsible for the refurbishment, recertification, and maintenance of a fleet of compressed gas tube-bank trailers, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) containers on chassis, stand-alone chassis, and Gas Transport Module Units (GTMU’s) on chassis which are utilized for bulk compressed gas service. This task has recently been forwarded to the users of this gas. DEVCOM-ARL requests that the Contractor shall provide all supplies, products, management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to ensure that container fleet is brought to and or maintained to a safe, serviceable, and roadworthy condition. Compressed gas Tube-Bank Trailers, ISO’s, GTMU’s and chassis, will be referred to hereafter as equipment. The trailer that makes up the base of this contract is located at DEVCOM-ARL Northeast, Webster, MA 01570.

The two (2) trailers that make up the two (2) options of this contract will be located at DEVCOM-ARL, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005.

C.2 SCOPE:

C.2.1 The Contractor shall inspect, refurbish, recertify, and provide necessary maintenance or repair services for the aforementioned equipment. The Contractor shall store the equipment while awaiting service and after service is complete while it is pending transportation for filling.

C.2.2 The Contractor shall make available to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) the status of any or all recertification work in progress upon request. All recertifications shall require estimates to be provided to the TPOC for approval prior to commencing any work or ordering of parts. Approval in the form of electronic mail (e-mail) is acceptable.

Approval by telephone is not acceptable.

C.3 ACRONYMS/DEFINITIONS

Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) - The numerical number assigned to a controlled account.

TPOC - The TPOC will act as the daily Government Point of Contact (POC) for the Contractor to obtain authorizations for repairs, moving of equipment, and so forth. The

TPOC is not authorized to modify or terminate the contract nor obligate the Government.

Recertification-the authorized process of restoring a helium trailer to serviceable condition.

C.4 INSPECTIONS:

C.4.1 The Contractor shall inspect each piece of equipment when it is delivered to Contractor’s facility to determine scope of work needed to bring or keep equipment serviceable and in roadworthy condition as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The Contractor shall perform the following inspection services:

C.4.1.1 Incoming Equipment Inspection: The Contractor shall inspect each piece of equipment in accordance with (IAW) 49 CFR § 396 within 24 hours of equipment arriving at Contractors facility document the condition of equipment. The Contractor shall utilize the attached DD Form 626, “Motor Vehicle Inspection (Transporting Hazardous Materials)” or equivalent to document the condition of the equipment.

Equipment inspection reports shall be submitted to the DEVCOM-ARL TPOC by equipment serial number via email within three (3) days of report.

C.4.1.2 Maintenance Inspection: within fourteen (14) working days the Contractor shall inspect equipment and submit to the TPOC a detailed list of repairs required to return the equipment to usable, serviceable and roadworthy condition. In addition to this detailed list, the Contractor shall also include digital photographs of equipment indicating the Contractor’s proposed repairs. The Contractor shall be responsible for visually inspecting all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and structural components for damage, wear, distortion, missing parts, or other forms of failure or potential failure. The Government reserves the right to have a Government Representative inspect the equipment relative to the repairs proposed by the Contractor, prior to approval/acceptance of the Contractor’s proposal. The COR shall advise the Contractor of approved repairs. The Maintenance Inspection shall be the document used to track work required and approved, and shall include, but not limited to, items listed in paragraphs below titled “Recertification” and “Maintenance and Refurbishment”.

C.4.1.3 The Contractor shall provide a qualified inspector that meets the requirements of 49 CFR § 396.19 and 49 CFR § 396.25. The Contractor shall perform an Annual Inspection of chassis IAW CFR § 396.21 and Appendix G to Subchapter B – “Minimum periodic inspection standards” when annual chassis inspection is expired or within one

(1) month of expiration. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the annual report to the DEVCOM-ARL TPOC via email within three (3) days of report.

C.5 RECERTIFICATION:

Cylinders shall be recertified by an approved DOT testing method. For GTMU’s, cylinders shall be recertified as specified in DOT SP 14266 or DOT SP 14867. If applicable the Contractor shall submit a copy of their DOT special permit showing the method by which the cylinder shall be tested. Cylinders shall be recertified IAW all applicable regulations and requirements. The following requirements shall apply regardless of which type of testing method is used.

C.5.1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION:

C.5.1.1 All gaseous helium used during the recertification process shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-27407D, Type I, Grade A, 01 Aug 2014.

C.5.1.2 All gaseous nitrogen used during the recertification process shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-27401G, Type I, Grade A, 07 Aug 2013.

C.5.2 REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements shall apply regardless of which type of testing method is used.

C.5.2.1 The Contractor shall be a DOT certified testing facility.

C.5.2.2 The Contractor shall assure all records clearly identify corresponding cylinder number and equipment number. Provide a tube diagram for each piece of equipment indicating pass or fail.

C.5.2.3 The Contractor shall provide a continuous chart recording of pressure and time for each cylinder hydrostatically tested.

C.5.2.4 When disassembly/reassembly is required, the Contractor shall document the location of cylinders on the equipment by serial number, location, and equipment license number.

C.5.2.5 Testing of the cylinders to the required pressure by DOT and testing of the manifolds to the required pressure IAW American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code for Pressure Piping, B31 shall be performed. Clean/filtered water shall be used for hydrostatic testing to prevent contamination of cylinders and manifolds.

C.5.2.6 The Contractor shall replace all burst discs in the manifold. Rupture disc heads shall be installed with a minimum torque of 40 ft-lbs.

C.5.2.7 After approved DOT testing method and cylinder assembly, all internal surfaces that will be in contact with the product shall be rinsed with water which meets the requirements of American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) D 1193, Type IV or equivalent and then purged with dry, filtered nitrogen until the exiting gas reaches a maximum dew point of -80°F. Other methods to ensure cylinders are clean and dry after testing may be acceptable with prior approval of the TPOC.

C.5.2.8 The cylinders shall be filled with a helium/nitrogen gas mixture of at least five (5) % helium/95% Nitrogen for system leak testing. The fully assembled gas system (cylinders, valves, manifolds, and safety devices) shall be pressurized to the maximum allowable working pressure with the gas mixture. All threaded joints and other potential sources of leaks shall be leak-checked using a leak detector common to the industry.

The Contractor shall repair all leaks and demonstrate the absence of leaks in the trailer assembly for a minimum period of 24 hours, at the maximum allowable working pressure.

C.5.2.9 Once the gas system has been determined to be leak free, the Contractor shall bleed down the helium/nitrogen pressure to 15-20 psig @ 70F or purge the helium/nitrogen mixture from the cylinders and replace with either helium or nitrogen blanket at 15-20 pounds per square in gauge (psig) @ 70F. The 15-20 psig inert blanket shall be maintained on the cylinders to prevent contamination.

C.5.2.10 Prior to the Government inspection and final acceptance, the Contractor shall perform the following for equipment requiring recertification testing only:

C.5.2.10.1 Operational and visual checks of completed equipment to ensure the equipment is roadworthy and can be safely transported IAW Federal, State, and local regulations.

C.5.2.10.2 Verify the king pin/plate and landing gear are greased and functional.

C.5.2.10.3 The air brake line fitting connections shall be leak checked with soap solution while the line is under full tractor supplied air pressure. No leaks are permitted. Verify functionality of glad hand connections, service brake, parking brake and emergency brake systems.

C.5.2.10.4 Should the Contractor discover any additional repair(s), as a result of the above inspection, the TPOC shall be notified so the cost of these repair(s) shall be included in the SERVICES-MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT contract line item.

C.5.2.10.5 All materials and components used as replacement material/components shall be compatible with the intended service and equivalent in design to the original. If original part “equivalency” requires the use of outdated technology, the Contractor shall propose to the TPOC to use replacement parts that are of newer technology. Prior approval by the TPOC is required before newer components are installed.

C.5.2.10.6 If any cylinder fails to comply with the testing requirements as specified herein, the Contractor shall provide the TPOC with a detailed description stating the reasons for cylinder failure and include costs to repair or replace the cylinder. All removed parts and/or hardware shall be retained until offered to the Government for inspection. The TPOC shall review and provide preapproval to the Contractor to repair or replace the parts. The Government shall make the determination of which removed components shall be disposed of by the Contractor and which shall be sent to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing System (DRMS). The Contractor shall prepare for transport and the Government shall arrange for the transportation of the parts to be sent to DRMS. The Contractor shall prepare for disposal IAW paragraph titled “Cylinder Disposal Preparation”.

C.6 MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT:

The Contractor shall complete a Maintenance Inspection and have TPOC approval prior to proceeding with maintenance or refurbishment tasks.

C.6.1 Cleaning all external surfaces of the equipment chassis/framework and paint. The Contractor shall only use an abrasive blasting procedure to remove all rust, scale, grease, oil and clean all external surfaces. All surface areas exposed to abrasive blasting shall be primed and painted within 12 hours of exposure to the environment using the following procedures:

C.6.1.1 Painting of Cylinders, Cabinet and Chassis: Prepare surfaces IAW primer and finish coat manufacturer’s recommendation. When specified, the Contractor shall prime and paint IAW MIL-PRF-23236D, dated 15 September 2009. An example meeting this requirement is Sherwin Williams Industrial and Marine Coatings DURA-PLATE 235 Multi-Purpose Epoxy. Spray paint all external metal surfaces, except brakes, suspension and operational equipment with zinc chromate primer which meets the requirements of Class C, TT-P-1757B, dated 15 May 1997. Alternatively, the Contractor may substitute an epoxy-based primer that meets the requirements of MIL-DTL-53022E

(1) Notice 1, dated 20 Dec 2017 when used in combination with a polyurethane finish coat that meets the requirement of MIL-DTL-64159B NOT 1, dated 16 Nov 2015 or MIL- PRF-85285E Notice 1, dated 13 Oct 2016. Other primer and finish coatings may also be utilized with prior approval of the TPOC. When visually inspected, the finish coating shall be a smooth, continuous, adherent film which is free of surface imperfections such as: runs, sags, blisters, orange peel, blushing, streaks, craters, blotches, brush marks, fisheyes, seediness, or pinholes. Painting, lettering, and marking shall be accomplished

IAW 49 CFR.

C.6.1.1.1 Cylinders only: The color shall be approved by the TPOC. The two color options are: one (1) ID: 33446, Color Group: Yellow, Color Name: Tan 686A Camo, and two (2) ID: 17875, Color Group: Misc., Color Name: Insignia White, ANA 511, IAW Aerospace Material Specification, AMS-STD-595 Rev. A dated Feb 2017.

C.6.1.1.2 Cabinet and Chassis only: The color shall be approved by the TPOC. The four

(4) color options are: one (1) ID: 33446, Color Group: Yellow, Color Name: Tan 686A Camo, two (2) ID: 13538, Color Group: Yellow, Color Name: DOT Highway Yellow, ANA 506, three (3) ID: 24088, Color Group: Green, Color Name: Olive Drab CARC and four

(4) Color Group: Misc., Color Name: Insignia White, ANA 511, IAW Aerospace Material Specification, AMS-STD-595 Rev. A dated Feb 2017.

C.6.2. Prior to painting, the Contractor shall repair or overhaul by patching, re-welding, rebuilding, or replacing all metal areas which are rusted or damaged. All materials shall be furnished by the Contractor. Repairing or overhauling the metal work shall include, but are not limited to the following, if required:

C.6.2.1 Repairing or replacing hinges.

C.6.2.2 Straightening or replacing doors.

C.6.2.3 Repairing or replacing handles and locks.

C.6.2.4 Reinforcing or replacing weakened door sections with similar metal plates.

C.6.2.5 Straighten, repair, or replace missing, torn, twisted or bent metal sections of trailer beds, fenders, bumpers, skirts, cabinets, brackets, eye bolts, tie downs, shackles, tow rings, pintel hook hitch and framework.

C.6.2.6 Repairs or replacements of metal sections by bolting, welding, or riveting to be typical of the original fabrication.

C.6.2.7 Installing new belting material on the trailer as needed. These trailers have belting type spacers between and under cylinders retaining straps. These spacers shall be replaced with new commercial grade four-ply belting. Dimensions of new spacers shall be the same as spacers removed.

C.6.2.8 Reassembling of cylinders, all piping removed or renewed gas system components onto trailers.

C.6.2.9 Due to the age of the current equipment and the increasing number of landing gear failures, Contractors responsible for repairing trailers shall perform a thorough inspection of all trailer landing gear assemblies in their possession. Any repairs/replacements identified during the landing gear inspections to return them to a “like new” condition shall be included with other repair/replacement items they identify in their trailer repair proposals. Areas of specific interest include, but are not limited to:

C.6.2.9.1 Any indication of binding gears when loading or offloading trailer.

C.6.2.9.2 Gear box housings shall be visually inspected for cracks and leaking seals.

C.6.2.9.3 Cracks in the landing gear housing welds or visibly bent landing gear.

C.6.2.9.4 Rust in the gear boxes due to lack of grease.

C.6.2.9.5 Visibly worn or broken gears.

C.6.2.9.6 Bent or damaged struts bracing the landing gear to the frame.

C.6.2.9.7 Rusted or corroded landing gear handle or worn handle to gear shaft pin.

C.6.2.9.8 Landing gear. DLA Energy has retrofitted field landing gear with the Landing Gear kit with heavy-duty feet - HOLLAND Heavy Duty Mark V (Part Number LGH-3A- 012). Reference attachment titled “Holland Mark V Landing Gear”. Other brands that are equivalent or exceed specifications may be used.

C.6.2.10 General inspection, repair and maintenance include:

C.6.2.10.1 Repair lighting devices and reflectors

C.6.2.10.2 Repair flat tires or replace if un-reparable and/or re-inflate tires (If required, the Contractor shall replace tires, including the spare tire, with new 11XOOX22.5 Steel Radial Tires, or equivalent. Standard rims for these tires are up to 10 holes with steel bud.) Disposal of tires shall be included in the detail repair quote.

C.6.2.10.3 Repair/Replace glad hands

C.6.2.10.4 Service or replace brakes including trailer brake connections

C.6.2.10.5 Repair electrical wiring

C.6.2.10.6 Lubricate landing gear and fifth wheel skid plate

C.6.2.10.7 Replace placarding for hazardous material (UN1046 Non-Flammable Gas)

C.6.2.10.8 Replace and/or install license plates including return of old plates to

DEVCOM-ARL

C.6.2.10.9 Perform any other minor repairs not previously identified

C.6.2.11 Maintenance and overhaul shall be completed by:

C.6.2.11.1 Recertification testing: within 45 calendar days of COR approval

C.6.2.11.2 Chassis maintenance/overhaul: within 30 calendar days of COR approval

C.6.2.11.3 Cylinder maintenance/overhaul: within 21 calendar days of COR approval

C.7 TUBE BANK TRAILER CONVERSION (CLEANING):

The Contractor shall have the capability to convert Government furnished trailers from one gas service to another IAW 49 CFR and IAW guidance in CGA C-10. Products currently used include Nitrogen, Helium, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Methane Gas.

C.7.1 The trailers that are within test shall not require recertification testing. Trailers shall be shipped to the Contractor with a nitrogen blanket pressure IAW 49 CFR.

C.7.2 Modification to the trailers may include but is not limited to manifold, fittings, valves, pressure relief devices, pressure gauge valves, pressure gauges, change of trailer markings, placarding and installation of new rubber cover caps on all vent bleed-off cylinders, if applicable and any other modification necessary to meet 49 CFR requirements.

C.7.3 The Contractor shall perform the following procedures on the trailers for conversion from helium service to various compressed gas products:

C.7.3.1 Evacuate the cylinders to 26” of Hg vacuum (absolute pressure of 100 microns).

Evacuated gas shall be handled/recovered appropriately IAW all local, State, Federal environmental guidelines.

C.7.3.2 Fill the cylinders with clean, dry gaseous nitrogen that meets MIL-PRF-27401G, Type I, Grade A to the maximum allowable working pressure.

C.7.4 The fully assembled gas system (cylinders, valves, manifolds and safety devices), all threaded joints and other potential source of leaks shall be leak-checked using a leak detector common to the industry. The Contractor shall repair all leaks and demonstrate the absence of leaks in the trailer assembly for a minimum period of 24 hours. Once the gas system has been determined to be leak free, the Contractor shall bleed down or purge the nitrogen pressure to 15-20 psig @ 70°F. The 15-20 psig inert blanket shall be maintained on the cylinders to prevent contamination.

C.8 CYLINDER DISPOSAL PREPARATION:

The Government shall make the determination of which removed components shall be disposed of by the Contractor and which shall be sent to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing System (DRMS for disposal. Cylinders failing to meet the requirements of Title 49 CFR or identified as excess, shall be disposed of IAW Defense Logistics Agency Instruction (DLAI) 4145.25, “Storage and Handling of Liquefied and Gaseous Compressed Gasses and Their Full and Empty Cylinders,” dated 16 Jun 00, Section eight (8) “Disposal Of Compressed Gas Cylinders.” Government-owned cylinders designated to be in unserviceable (Condemned, Non-hazardous Scrap) condition shall be prepared for disposal. A report shall be provided by the Contractor to DEVCOM-ARL after the work has been accomplished. Reference attachment titled “Disposal of Compressed Gas Cylinders Form”.

C.9 INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE GAUGE:

The Contractor shall furnish and install a pressure gauge with an isolation valve, if required. The pressure gauge shall have a range of no less than 0-3,000 psi and no more than 0-4,000 psi with a four-inch (4”) to five-inch (5”) dial on each manifold per trailer. DEVCOM-ARL will approve the Ashcroft Duragauge Pressure Gauge® Type 1377, Grade 2A (+0.5%) or equivalent. Reference attachment titled “Ashcroft Gauge”.

C.10 MARKING AND TRAILER NAME PLATE:

C.10.1 The equipment shall be stenciled on each side and each end with the words IAW 49 CFR with 4 inches black lettering. Examples: “HELIUM, COMPRESSED”, and

“HYDROGEN, COMPRESSED”.

C.10.2 All equipment shall include Placards IAW 49 CFR. Also, equipment designated for Continental United States (CONUS) use shall, be stenciled with the words “US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY” on each side of the container with 4-inch black lettering.

C.10.3 In addition to the existing name plate, a permanent aluminum, brass, bronze or stainless-steel nameplate shall be mounted inside the rear cabinet displaying the following information:

C.10.3.1 Container Serial Number.

C.10.3.2 Record of serial numbers of all cylinders.

C.10.3.3 Date of test and retest pressure.

C.10.3.4 Name of Contractor.

C.10.3.5 Contract number.

C.10.3.6 Total nominal water volume of the trailer.

C.10.3.7 Maximum service pressure.

C.10.3.8 Date of thread and flange inspection.

C.10.3.9 The Contractor shall replace and/or install license plates as requested by DEVCOM-ARL and return of old plates to DEVCOM-ARL in provided return envelopes or box.

C.11 TESTING RECORDS AND FINAL TEST REPORTS:

The Contractor shall record and report the following to the TPOC:

C.11.1 The percentage of permanent expansion versus total expansion of each cylinder for each trailer hydrostatically tested.

C.11.2 Each cylinder passing 5/3 times the maximum allowable working pressure test shall be plainly and permanently metal stamped with the month and year of the test per CFR 49 requirements.

C.11.3 The Contractor shall maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests performed. The records shall provide evidence that the required inspections and tests have been performed, including part or component identification and inspection or test involved. The report shall show cylinder serial number, the test data obtained during the test and the results of the test made on each cylinder. Included shall be a statement on Contractors dated letterhead that the assembly (identified by serial number) has been visually inspected IAW the Compressed Gas Association Publication, C-6 and tested and recertified IAW 49 CFR. This statement shall be signed by the Contractor's inspector and a Government Representative.

C.11.4 The Contractor shall prepare, sign, and furnish the equipment Cleaning and Inspection certifications to the TPOC.

C.11.5 The Contractor shall provide five (5) digital photographs (front, back, each side and data plate) of the completed equipment. Digital photographs shall be taken before and after trailer repair or recertification. The photographs shall be electronically provided, via email, to the TPOC 24 hours prior to final inspection and acceptance by Government Representative.

C.12 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

The following documents shall be compliant with the most current publication/edition on date of request.

C.12.1 Department of Transportation (DOT), Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) Parts 100-199

C.12.2 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code for Pressure Piping, B31

C.12.3 MIL-STD-101C, Color Code for Pipelines and for Compressed Gas Cylinders, dated 26-Aug-2014

C.12.4 Compressed Gas Association Inc, (CGA) Publication C-1, Methods for Pressure Testing Compressed Gas Cylinders

C.12.5 Compressed Gas Association Inc, (CGA) Publication C-6, Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders

C.12.6 Compressed Gas Association Inc, (CGA) Publication C-6.2, Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Fiber Reinforced High Pressure Cylinders

C.12.7 Compressed Gas Association Inc, (CGA) Publication C-10, Guidelines to Prepare Cylinders and Tubes for Gas Service and Changes in Gas Service

C.12.8 American Society for Testing Materials, ASTM D1193-6 (2011), Standard Specification for Reagent Water

C.12.9 MIL-PRF-27407D, Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Helium, dated 01 Aug 2014

C.12.10 MIL-PRF-27401G, Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Nitrogen, dated 07-Aug-2013

C.13 REQUIRED DELIVERY:

The contractor is responsible for transporting the trailers from their original destination to the point of inspection /recertification /refurbishment (if necessary) and transporting them back to the original destination. The base of this contract includes recertification of one (1) helium trailer located at the following addresses that each had a recertification expiration date of 8/31/22:

BASE:

Trailer No. 1: GT50 / 150,000 scf capacity, located at:

DEVCOM - Army Research Laboratory (Northeast) 22 Town Forest Rd.

Webster, MA 01570

The two (2) options for this contract will include recertification of helium trailers at the APG location in the 2024 timeframe upon availability of funds:

OPTION 1:

Trailer No. 3: HA111 / 150,000 scf capacity / recertification expiration 4/30/24

DEVCOM – Army Research Laboratory 6300 Rodman Rd.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

OPTION 2:

Trailer No. 4: HA114 / 150,000 scf capacity / recertification expiration 8/31/24

DEVCOM – Army Research Laboratory 6300 Rodman Rd.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

C.14 EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE:

Inspection and final acceptance of equipment shall be performed by the Government Representative at the Contractor's facility. The Contractor is responsible for performing all cylinder tests and inspections on manufactured cylinders as identified by DOT. The Contractor shall notify the assigned Government Representative three (3) government business days prior to performing any tests/inspections in three (3) days to permit inspection by the government.

C.15 PARTS AND MATERIALS:

C.15.1 Parts and Materials used by the contractor in performance of this contract shall be new and conform to the original equipment manufacturers or re-manufacturers specifications unless approved by the TPOC. Any part removed is Government property and shall be returned upon request of the TPOC unless the replacement part is predicated upon an exchange basis with the part being replaced or unless given to the Contractor to dispose of said part.

C.15.2 Parts or components damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced at the expense of the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC.

C.16 EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS:

C.16.1 All effort provided under this contract shall be conducted by factory trained personnel with knowledge in the area of helium trailer recertification. All personnel shall have not less than three (3) years of experience or have current certification of appropriate training. Any maintenance performed by apprentices shall be under the direct supervision of the journeyman contract personnel.

C.17 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

C.17.1 In order to provide for environmental abatement and control and to prevent environmental pollution arising from the services of the Contractor in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution abatement and control currently in effect.

C.18 ACCESS TO ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS:

Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

C.19 POINTS OF CONTACT:

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC):