Range Contract PWS 2026 Draft.pdf

PANMCC-24-P-0000 007903

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FORT NOVOSEL GUNNERY RANGE AND TRAINING COMPLEX

OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES

As of 22 August 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part One – General Information

1. General

1.1 Description of Services / Introduction

1.2 Background

1.3 Objective

1.4 Scope

1.5 Period of Performance

1.6 General Information

Part Two – Definitions & Acronyms

2.1 Abbreviations and Acronyms

2.2 Definitions

Part Three – Government Property (GP) and Services

3.1 Government Furnished Resources

3.2 Facilities

3.3 Materials

3.4 Equipment

3.5 Services

3.6 Maintenance Database

Part Four – Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4.1 General

4.2 Property

4.3 Facilities

4.4 Vehicles

4.5 Communications Equipment

4.6 Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricant

4.7 Targets

4.8 Correspondence

4.9 Failures

Part Five – Specific Tasks

5.1 Project Management Plan

5.2 Range Operations Center

5.3 Operation and Maintenance of

Ranges

5.4 Grounds Maintenance

5.5 Supply and Services

5.6 Housekeeping and Police

5.7 Reports

Part Six – Applicable Publications

6.1 General

Part Seven - List of Technical Exhibits

Part 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide range operations, maintenance, and repair support. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services / Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personnel services necessary to perform range operations, maintenance, and repairs as defined in this contract except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.2 Background: The Fort Novosel Aviation Center of Excellence Gunnery Range and Training Complex provides numerous ranges and training areas supporting Program of Instruction (POI) School House Courses, Tenant Units, Non-tenant Units to include Army Reserve and National Guard Units, and Other-Services Units in accomplishing their Commanders’ training goals. The Range and Training Complex encompasses roughly 59,730 acres across Dale and Coffee counties North and South of Highway 27. A map of the coverage area is at TE 2. More information about Fort Novosel is available at the Fort Novosel Internet site, https://www.Novosel.army.mil.

1.2.1 Proponent: Proponent for this contract is Range Branch, Training Division, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS). Range users come under control of the Range Branch while using the facilities covered in this contract. Users include, but are not limited to, the 110th Aviation Brigade, the 1st Aviation Brigade (1AB), 164th Theater Airfield Operations, and up to battalion-sized units of the Alabama and Florida National Guard, US Army Reserves, and other military services.

1.3 Scope: Contractor support is required to assist the Army in successfully accomplishing the SRP mission. The contract provides products and support services for Range Operations and Maintenance Program Management. This PWS will provide Operations and Maintenance Core Services that enable management and maintenance of training areas and ranges by integrating mission requirements with environmental requirements and sound land management practices under the IMCOM DPTMS Directorate as resourced and directed. The Range Operations and Maintenance Core Services included in this contract are:

1.3.1 Aviation Gunnery Targetry: Fabricate, requisition, store, maintain, and operate equipment and targets for operation of the Aviation Gunnery Range (AGR).

1.3.2 Range Targetry: Requisition, store, maintain, and operate equipment and targetry for operation of the other ranges and facilities listed within this PWS.

1.3.3 Electronic Maintenance: Perform organizational direct support/general support (DSGS), preventive maintenance, and repair on range materials, computer-controlled hard-wired target devices, radio-controlled solar-powered target devices, and moving targets.

1.3.4 Range Computer Systems: Operate moving and stationary targets as required by the using units.

1.3.5 Range and Training Area Complex Maintenance: Inspect, maintain, and repair the range/training area complex including, but not limited to, target berms, service roads, permanent foxholes and bunkers, drainage pipes and systems, sediment control structures, terraces, fences, gates, vegetation control, electrical power, and data lines from the entrance of administrative areas to all targets and buildings.

1.3.6 Operational Support: Perform range maintenance, administrative, and operational functions as listed within this PWS.

1.3.7 Range Operations: Provide operational support of the Range Operations Center.

1.3.8 Lines of Sight (LOS) and Roadway Maintenance: Perform mowing and vegetation control of LOS areas, road rights-of-way, and range areas.

1.3.9 Aviation Vertical Obstruction Identification (AVOID): Provide operational AVOID support for Fort Novosel by managing, operating, providing technical support, deploying, and sustaining the AVOID database.

1.3.10 Command Tracker GPS System: Provide operational support for Command Tracker system by managing, operating, providing technical support assistance, and sustaining the Command Tracker system.

1.3.11 Reports: Prepare and submit reports as listed within Technical Exhibit (TE) 1 or as requested by the COR.

1.3.12 Supply: Perform supply functions for Range Branch.

1.4 Objective: The objective of this contract is to provide Range Operations and Maintenance support services for live training as identified in Chapter 3 of the Range Complex Master Plan (RCMP) for the Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel Military Installation. This PWS is aligned with Training Support System Enterprise (TSS-E) Mission Support, Sustainable Range Program (SRP), Range Operations framework.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) phase-in period of two weeks, one (1) Base Year of 11.5 months and four (4) Option Periods of 12 months each option period.

Phase-in: 01 June 2026 – 15 June 2026 Base Year: 16 June 2026 – 31 May 2027 Option Year (1): 01 June 2027 – 31 May 2028 Option Year (2): 01 June 2028 – 31 May 2029 Option Year (3): 01 June 2029 – 31 May 2030 Option Year (4): 01 June 2030 – 31 May 2031

1.5.1 Pre-performance Observation Period / Phase-in Period: The fifteen (15) day period prior to the start of the base year will constitute this period. During this period, the contractor’s management personnel may observe Government personnel and the incumbent contractor’s personnel in operation. This allows for orderly turnover of facilities, equipment and records as well as ensuring continuity of services. A 100% inventory of all government furnished equipment is required to be performed by the contractor during this pre-performance observation / phase-in period. There is a separate contract line item number (CLIN) included in the bid schedule for this period. The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a detailed plan for this period (see DI 1, TE1). The plan shall include contractor action to mobilize, train, and observe current range complex operations, as necessary, in preparation for assuming full operational responsibility of the contract on the base year start date. The plan shall also identify a list of all key personnel / positions participating in the pre-performance observation / phase-in period. Costs associated with the pre-performance observation period shall be included in the contractor’s proposal.

1.5.2 Full Performance: This period starts at the base year start date and continues for the duration of the contract. On the base year start date, the contractor will be responsible for performing at or better than the AQL.

1.5.3 Phase-out Period: The last fifteen (15) days of contract performance are identified as the phase-out period. During this time, the incumbent contractor will provide an opportunity for the successor contractor (and identified key personnel / positions) or government personnel to observe and become familiar with all operations under this contract in the same manner as described in the pre-performance observation period. If not awarded the subsequent contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer 90 days prior to the end of this contract a detailed plan for the phase-out period (see DI 2, TE 1).

1.5.4 Performance Evaluation Meeting: The project manager shall meet with the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE), the COR, and Division Chief weekly for the duration of this contract. A meeting will be held each time a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) is issued. A mutual effort shall be made by the contractor and COR to resolve all problems identified.

The written minutes, prepared by the Government, of these meetings shall be signed by the project manager, COR and QAE. Should the contractor not concur with the minutes, within 24 hours the contractor shall state, in writing, to the Contracting Officer wherein he does not concur (see DI 3, TE 1). The contractor shall be prepared to conduct monthly meetings with the KO, QAE, COR, and Division Chief to review contract performance. Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination and cooperation between the Government and the Contractor.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements). The contractor will establish and maintain an effective and complete Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP (see DI 4, TE 1) will include a method for identifying deficiencies in the quality of service performed before the level of service becomes unacceptable, measures to be taken when performance is substandard to include how performance will return to an acceptable level and how that acceptable level will be sustained, and a plan to ensure all work meets the requirements of the contract. The contractor will maintain a file of all QC inspections and corrective actions taken. This documentation will be provided within 30 days after contract award and submitted to the KO and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. Submission of a monthly Quality Control Summary Report is to be delivered to the KO and COR by the fifth working day of the following month (see DI 5, TE 1). At a minimum, the report will list work performed, unscheduled grounds maintenance repair initiated, status of projects started but not completed, and identification of all targets not fully operational.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract. in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is a Government-only document primarily focused on what the Government will do to assure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the requirements of the PWS.

The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) is listed in TE 16.

1.6.3 Federal Government Holidays: The contractor is required to provide services to support all scheduled training activities on holidays and weekends, i.e. Range Control Station Operators and Maintenance Personnel as necessary. The Firing Desk has a requirement to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 Days a year. Federal Government Holidays are as follows:

New Year’s Day 1st Day of January MLK Jr. Birthday 3rd Monday of January Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth Day 19th Day of June Independence Day 4th Day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11th Day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th Day of December

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The administrative hours of operation for Range Branch offices will be from 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings. Range Operations is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Contractor will at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this contract when the government facility is not closed.

1.6.4.1 AGR Firing Periods: AGR firing will take place during the following periods: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Experience indicates that firing before 1:30 p.m. will occur approximately 4 times a month. Firing on small arms and other ranges may commence at daybreak and last until 1:00 a.m.

1.6.4.2 Installation Closure: When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Government shall have the option to reschedule the work to be performed the following workday or continue the work in the best interest of the Government. For planning purposes, the government estimates these closures will occur less than once a year. In the past five years the installation has been closed three times (none of these closures exceeded a two-day period).

1.6.5 Staffing levels: The contractor will ensure that all sections are appropriately staffed to meet workload hour requirements as identified in the scope of work of this contract.

Workload hours are listed in Technical Exhibit 14 of this PWS. The contractor shall maintain staffing levels sufficient to operate the firing desk and immediately respond to a minimum of three other training locations simultaneously with firing desk certified personnel, per shift, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When hiring personnel, the Contractor will keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. All workforce personnel shall possess the skills and qualifications required to perform the complexities of work listed within this PWS. Historical staffing levels have afforded successful performance of work within this PWS. These staffing levels are provided for informational purposes only.

Historical staffing levels and detailed position descriptions are provided in Technical Exhibit 17 of this PWS.

1.6.6 Place of Performance: The Contractor will perform tasks under this contract at Government-owned facilities at Fort Novosel, Alabama.

1.6.7 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price, Best Value contract. This contract incorporates FAR 52.222.41 Service Contract Labor Standards as an SCA-covered contract. Effective 01 July 2022, the Contractor and contract employees entered into a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), District Lodge 75. The IAMAW has been recognized as the sole and exclusive Collective Bargaining agency for the purpose of Collective Bargaining with respect to rates of pay, hours of work, and other conditions of employment pursuant to Sections 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act and the certifications of representation for all labor categories identified within this PWS. CBA is attached at Technical Exhibit 18.

1.6.8 Security Requirements: No security clearances are required for personnel performing under this contract. However, all contractor personnel serving in positions requiring access to Government computers, including firing desk, operations, and supply personnel, must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 1 (T1) investigation. The contractor shall submit applications for T1 (Fort Novosel (DPTMS) Form 2740-E, Security Investigation Request Data Sheet) and Office of Personnel Management Form (OF) 306 for these personnel to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for forwarding to Security Division, DPTMS. The COR will coordinate with Security Division and the contractor for fingerprint appointment. Once the T1 has been opened, the COR shall create a sponsor account in Mission Partner Identity, Credential, and Access Management (MP ICAM) database of record. Upon acquisition of employee Common Access Card (CAC), the contractor shall submit a System Authorization Access Request, DD Form 2875 for routing to the Network Enterprise Center (NEC). The contractor shall not allow personnel access to Government computers connected to the Fort Novosel Local Area Network prior to access being granted by the NEC. The contractor will reverify every 180 days the continued need to access Government computers for each employee that has been granted access by notifying the COR of the employee’s continued requirement for network access.

1.6.8.1 Physical Security: The contractor is responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor will establish and maintain a physical security plan to prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, pilferage, larceny, sabotage, and fire. The plan will include a provision for internal safeguards establishing security of all Government furnished property and all property in the possession of the Contractor for the performance of services identified in this PWS. The plan will conform to the requirements of ARs 190-11, 190-13, 190-51 and Fort Novosel Regulation 190-31. The Contractor will be subject to unannounced physical security inspections from the Government.

1.6.8.2 Key Control: The contractor will manage all Range Branch keys as well as Contractor-owned keys, and will establish a key control plan to ensure that keys controlled by the contractor are not lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized persons. The contractor will include procedures developed to control Government keys and keys used to secure Government property in the plan. The Contractor shall:

1.6.8.2.1 Reimburse the Government for replacement of locks or re-keying required as a result of Contractor or Contractor personnel losing a key. In the event a key is lost or found to have been duplicated or otherwise compromised, all locks and keys for that system will be replaced. In addition, the contractor will also be responsible for reimbursing the Government for any Government property stolen or lost as a result of negligence on the part of the Contractor or Contractor personnel.

1.6.8.2.2 Investigate key losses and report any occurrence of lost keys within 30 minutes upon discovery of the loss to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall provide the COR a written report by close of business the next day, providing all details of lost key occurrence (see DI 6, TE 1).

1.6.8.2.3 Limit access to secure areas under contractor's control to authorized employees and others specifically authorized in writing by the Range Operations Officer. The COR will have access to any contractor-controlled point providing entry to any Government owned property.

1.6.8.2.4 Prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any person other than authorized Contractor or Government employees.

1.6.8.3 Lock / Gate Access Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock / gate combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock / gate combinations are changed every 180 days and personnel authorized use of those locks/gates are notified.

1.6.9 Special Qualifications: The contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees possess and maintain current training requirements during the execution of this contract.

1.6.9.1 Drivers License: All contract employees must possess a current and valid driver’s license in their state of residence.

1.6.9.1.1 Contractor personnel operating equipment other than under 10,000 LBs GVW trucks must be issued DA Form 346 Operators Licenses. The contractor shall comply with all driver’s training requirements as directed by AR 600-55 and Garrison Driver’s Training Standard Operating Procedures.

1.6.9.2 Transportation Motor Pool Vehicle Usage. All contract employees shall adhere to the Fort Novosel Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) SOP when utilizing assigned TMP vehicles. Contract employees shall use care and sound judgement when operating TMP vehicles. Accident reporting will be completed IAW current LRC TMP SOP and Fort Novosel regulatory guidelines. Damage to TMP vehicles due to neglect, improper use, or failure to adhere to standard operating procedures shall be subject for reimbursement to the government for damages.

1.6.9.3 Antiterrorism Level I: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled-access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after the contract start date and annual refresher training thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. This is an online course and can be found at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training, JS-US007.

1.6.9.4 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program: All contract employees must complete a Threat Awareness and Reporting Program briefing within 60 days of being hired and complete refresher training annually. This is conducted by garrison security personnel at routine intervals. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure all employees attend the course annually.

1.6.9.5 Cyber Security Awareness / Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): Prior to the issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC) the contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees requiring a CAC to perform duties, completes cyber security awareness training and signs an acceptable use policy statement for access to the Army network enterprise. Annual refresher training is required. These can be completed online and are found at https://ia.signal.army.mil, DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge and View and Sign AUP.

1.6.9.6 OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.6.9.7 iWATCH: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). 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 the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 10 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.9.8 Certifications: The contractor shall ensure that employees are properly trained, licensed, and certified as required for the position in which they are performing. These certifications shall be established as prerequisites or conditions of continued employment in accordance with Federal, State, and Local guidelines. Certification costs are the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6.9.8.1 Intermediate Range Safety Course: Contractor shall ensure all Range Operations Section personnel attend and graduate from the Intermediate Range Safety Course within 12 months of being assigned to any position in the Range Operations Section.

1.6.9.8.2 Provide the ability to operate three commercial driver’s license vehicles simultaneously with hazardous materials certification credentials in accordance with installation, local, state, and federal policies, requirements, and law.

1.6.9.8.3 Provide the ability to manage two prescribed burn locations simultaneously with Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. This course is managed through the Alabama Forestry Commission and is recognized by the installation as a credentialing authority.

1.6.9.8.3.1 All personnel identified as members of the burn crew shall be certified via online training in the positions for which they are performing duties. Courses are available at no cost on the National Wildfire Coordinating Group website. Burn managers shall maintain all training certificates for burn crew members.

1.6.9.8.4 Provide the ability to apply pesticide in two locations simultaneously with certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators. This course is managed by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and is recognized by the installation as a credentialing authority.

1.6.10 Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor’s performance. During this time, the Contractor will inform the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.6.11 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. 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 the technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor’s performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.12 Key Personnel: The contractor shall ensure the following key personnel positions are filled during the execution of this contract:

1.6.12.1 Project Manager. The contractor shall provide an on-site project manager or authorized alternate to be physically present during the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday and as necessary due to emergencies or priority requirements. The project manager shall be the point of contact with the Government and have the authority to act or make decisions on behalf of the Contractor.

1.6.12.2 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. The facilities maintenance supervisor shall be familiar with contract requirements and the responsibilities of all sections / departments of the contractor performing duties within the scope of work.

1.6.12.3 Senior Operations Technician. The contractor shall provide a senior operations technician who is primarily responsible for all Contractor Range Operations duties. The senior operations technician oversees unit scheduling, firing desk manning/scheduling, and Remote Computer Station (RCS) scheduling. For RCS average scheduling hours, see TE 20.

1.6.12.4 The contractor shall designate an alternate project manager to act on behalf of the project manager when work is being performed at hours other than those listed in paragraph 1.6.12.1 or during project manager absences such as sickness, vacation, temporary duty or any other reason.

1.6.12.5 The contractor shall provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of key personnel to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar days following contract award. The contractor shall provide notice, in writing, to the Contracting Officer 24 hours in advance of any change of key personnel. Key personnel shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language (see Data Item (DI) 7, TE 1).

1.6.12.6 The project manager or alternate shall return all calls from the Contracting Officer within 30 minutes during normal working hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workdays). During nonworking hours (4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., weekends, and holidays), project manager or alternate shall return all calls from the Contracting Officer within three hours.

1.6.13 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel (to include subcontractors) shall wear contractor furnished laminated name badges while working under this contract. Badges shall contain a photograph of the employee, the employee'’ last name, and the Contractor’s Company Name. Identification badges for key personnel shall also include their job title. Badges shall be worn on outer clothing centered on the left chest.

Badges shall be made of non-metallic material to prevent electric shock. The contractor shall provide electronically a scanned sample of the badge to the COR within three days after contract commencement. The Government will provide an information block to be affixed to the back side of the badge prior to lamination. The Contractor shall be responsible for collection of identification badges upon completion of the contract or employee termination. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as a contract employee to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents (to include e-mail) or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.14 Supervision of Contract Employees: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or Subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor employees.

1.6.15 Other Direct Costs: There are Other Direct Costs (See 4.2.5.3 of this PWS).

1.6.16 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this PWS. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not repeal any other Government rights.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest: The contractor shall not employ any person whose employment would violate Federal law, Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (Title 5, Part 2635, Code of Federal Regulations), or the Joint Ethics Regulation (DOD Regulation 5500-7.R).

1.6.18 Conduct of Personnel:

1.6.18.1 The contractor shall not permit employees performing work under this contract to work while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent.

Contractor personnel shall comply with all standards of personal conduct contained in USAACE Reg 600-1. All contractor employees shall:

1.6.18.1.1 Report for work promptly and in a condition which will permit performance of assigned duties (in appropriate clothing, with required tools or equipment, and in a sober condition).

1.6.18.1.2 Render full, efficient, and industrious service. If insufficient work is assigned at any given time, expectation is to notify the supervisor so that additional work may be assigned.

1.6.18.1.3 Give ready response to supervisor’s instructions and directions.

1.6.18.1.4 Comply with all safety regulations and practices prescribed for worksite, including the use of protective clothing and equipment.

1.6.18.1.5 Exercise courtesy and tact in all dealings with Government employees, co-workers and the public.

1.6.18.1.6 Maintain a clean and neat personal appearance to the maximum practical extent during working hours.

1.6.18.1.7 Safeguard controlled unclassified information (CUI).

1.6.18.1.8 Conserve and protect Government, property, equipment and materials.

1.6.18.1.9 Observe the various laws, rules, regulations, and other authoritative instructions, and consistently conduct duties in a manner which is above reproach.

1.6.18.1.10 Refrain from participating in any gambling activity (i.e., lotteries, pools, games for money or property, or the sale or purchase of number slips or tickets) while on Government property or otherwise while on duty.

1.6.18.1.11 Recognize personal responsibility for taking an active part in the organization’s mission. Seek to find and employ more efficient and economical ways of getting tasks accomplished.

1.6.18.1.12 Uphold with integrity the public trust inherent in the position assigned.

1.6.18.1.13 Treat all people with dignity and respect.

1.6.18.1.14 Support diversity and anti-harassment policies and address allegations of sexist behavior and sexual or racial harassment immediately.

1.6.18.2 The Contracting Officer may require the contractor to remove any employee working under this contract for reason of substance abuse, misconduct, security, or violation of safety standards. Removal of employees does not relieve the contractor from total performance of tasks herein. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interests of the Government. In accordance with (IAW) 18 United States Code (USC) 1382 (1972), the Installation Commander has the authority to bar individuals from the installation. If a contract employee is barred from entering the installation, it will not constitute an improper interference with contractor performance.

1.6.18.3 The contractor shall abide by State and local traffic regulations, including those found in AR 190-5, Fort Novosel (FR) Reg 190-5, and AR 385-10.

1.6.18.4 The contractor shall comply with the safety requirements of AR 385-10, AR 385- 63, FR Reg 385-1, and Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 4715.11.

1.6.18.5 The contractor shall not permit employees who violate safety rules and/or procedures set forth in this PWS, to enter the impact area until an investigation of the alleged violation is conducted and a determination is made. Violations of safety rules or contract procedures are investigated internally by the appropriate DAC staff member.

1.6.18.6 The Government reserves the right to bar from the impact area any contractor personnel found or suspected to be in violation of established safety procedures.

1.6.19 Uniforms: The contractor shall provide uniform shirts to Firing Desk and Range Operations personnel to be worn while on duty for the purpose of recognition, professional appearance, and safety. Shirts must identify the wearer as representing Range Operations, either with the words “Range Operations” embroidered on the left chest or by some other means. Shirts should be collared, button up style and present a professional appearance.

On the contract start date the Contractor shall provide no less than five uniform shirts, per person, to the contractor work force. Shirts will need to be replaced due to fair wear and tear. Contractor shall plan for semi-annual fair wear and tear replacements for identified personnel. Shirts provided shall be appropriately fitted for size and not faded or stained.

Additional quantities shall be provided to the contractor work force by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.20 Search and Seizure: All contractor personnel shall be subject to the search and seizure provisions of AR 190-5 and other applicable federal and state laws when entering or leaving Fort Novosel.

1.6.21 No Smoking Policy: The contractor shall comply with DOD Directive 1010.10 and AR 600-63 for controlling smoking in Government buildings and facilities.

1.6.22 Hunting and Fishing: IAW FN Reg 215-1, no hunting or fishing by contractor personnel shall be permitted by virtue of this contract. No firearms shall be carried by contractor personnel while performing work under this contract.

1.6.23 Facilities Access:

1.6.23.1 Official Access: Government personnel and official visitors will make announced and unannounced visits to contractor operated areas to view operations and training.

1.6.23.2 Official Access Notification: The contractor shall verbally notify the Contracting Officer within 10 minutes after notification of any inspection or visit by an agent or agents of any regulatory agency (other than Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

The Contracting Officer will issue guidance as to how to proceed in cooperating with the agency conducting the inspection or visit. The contractor shall submit a written report by close of business of the next working day following completion of the inspection or visit, to include the names, identification numbers, and agency of the inspectors and the reason for the visit (see DI 8, TE 1). The contractor shall include a copy of all reports received. If samples are collected by the regulatory agency, the contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer. The samples submitted by the contractor shall be accompanied by a statement signed by the contractor validating their authenticity (see DI 9, TE 1).

1.6.23.3 Unofficial Access: The contractor shall neither invite nor permit unofficial visitors to Government facilities unless specifically approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.23.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also 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 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.

1.6.24 Medical Services and Occupational Hygiene:

1.6.24.1 Emergency Medical Service: Medical services for contractor personnel are the responsibility of the contractor. Fort Novosel does not have an emergency room.

1.6.24.2 Hazardous Conditions:

1.6.24.2.1 Fort Novosel Garrison activities or Federal Agencies may conduct occupational and industrial hygienic surveys, evaluations, and inventories. The Contracting Officer will notify the contractor of any recommendations or evaluations which reveal real or potential health hazards that require protective measures to be implemented. Contractor shall provide notice of any real or potential health hazards that require attention to the COR.

1.6.24.2.2 The identification in TE 4 (Government-Furnished Facilities) of any hazardous conditions does not warrant or guarantee that no other possible hazards exist or that the work-around procedures currently employed will be adequate to meet the responsibility of the contractor. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor.

1.6.24.2.3 If, at any time during the term of this contract, hazardous conditions not identified in TE 4 are discovered by the contractor or made known by any Federal or state agency responsible for enforcing OSHA standards or if any work-around procedures designated in TE 4 are determined by a Federal or state agency as inadequate, the contractor shall report such conditions, in writing, to the Contracting Officer (see DI 10, TE 1).

1.6.24.3 Lead Protection: The live fire shoot houses are currently authorized for blank and close combat mission capability kit (CCMCK) munitions only. If approved for standard ammunition, the shoot houses will have the potential of airborne lead particles as a result of bullet disintegration occurring during the live fire training. Although the Government will conduct air quality studies and upgrade the facilities as necessary to comply with air quality standards, the contractor shall ensure his personnel are adequately protected from exposure to lead, through the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adequate controls, and adherence to OSHA standards if standard ammunition should be approved for use.

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.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). The maximum percentage defective or the maximum number of defects per hundred units that, for the purpose of a sampling inspection, can be considered satisfactory on the average. An AQL does not imply that the contractor shall knowingly perform in an unsatisfactory way.

Acceptance Sampling. A sampling procedure which determines a course of action and gives a specified risk of accepting lots of given quality.

Accounting Processing Code (APC). A designated four-character alphanumeric code which uniquely identifies each cost account which can be used in accounting for expenditures under this contract. Also known as Cost Detail Account Numbers.

Adjust. To maintain, within prescribed limits, by bringing into proper or exact position, or by setting the operating characteristics to the specified parameters.

Advisory Documents. Those directives which the contractor may use for information and guidance but are not binding for compliance.

Align. To adjust specified variable elements of an item to bring optimum or desired performance.

Ammunition. Includes all types of conventional ammunition to include chemical-type ammunition, explosives, pyrotechnics, rockets, burst simulators, and components thereof.

Anomaly. A deviation from the normal signal generated by a magnetometer or other instrument, detected during a subsurface clearance, indicating the presence of a UXO or some other metallic object.

Army Management Structure (AMS) Code. An 11-position alphanumeric code used in budget management to define each individual function for programming, performance standards, evaluation, and financial accounting.

Army Regulation (AR). An Official Army publication containing statutory requirements with which the contractor shall comply.

As-is. The existing condition of a real property facility, equipment, or shop tools, at the time of inspection inventory by the contractor and the Government.

Attribute. The property a unit has of being either bad or good. The quality characteristic of a unit which is either within the specific requirements or it is not.

Attribute Sampling. A form of acceptance sampling that grades a service as defective or not defective.

Biweekly. One time every 14 days.

Buildings and Structures. Facility and system constructions which include, but are not limited to, warehouses, administration facilities, range firing sheds and positions, trailers, fences, flagpoles, range towers, grease racks, unattached ammunition storage areas, and training facilities other than buildings, grandstands, and bleachers.

Building Fixtures. Components within the shell of a structure (e.g., electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, fire protection systems, building hardware, and security systems).

Calibrate. To determine and cause corrections to be made or to be adjusted on instruments or test measuring and diagnostic equipment used in precision measurement.

Consists of comparisons of two instruments, one of which is a certified standard of known accuracy, to detect and adjust any discrepancy in the accuracy of the instrument being compared.

Chemical Pest Control. The use of any substance or mixture to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest or as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant.

Class A Telephones. Telephones installed on Fort Novosel for the transaction of official Government business that have authorized access to commercial telephone company central offices within the free calling area. Class A telephones allow access to commercial toll service, Direct Distance Dialing (DDD), and the Defense Switched Network (DSN). All telephones installed on Fort Novosel are Class A, with access to other than local use.

Classified Information. Designated information or material that is owned by and produced by, for, or under the control of the US Government pursuant to Executive Order 12356 or prior executive orders, and requires protection against unauthorized disclosure.

Cold. A firing range is cold when permission has been revoked or has not been granted by Range Operations to fire ammunition downrange.

Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX). A combat exercise in which an Armed Forces combined-arms team, in combat formation, conducts a coordinated combat firing-and-maneuver practice in executing the assault, seizure, and defense of appropriate objectives. Tactical air support may be included.

Conservation. The protection, improvement, and use of natural resources according to principles that will provide optimum public benefit and support of the military mission.

Contaminated Area. Any area where there is known or suspected unexploded munitions regardless of type or the means of delivery.

Contract. All types of commitments that obligate the Government to an expenditure of appropriated funds and that, except as otherwise authorized, are in writing.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). A formal, written documentation of contractor nonconformance or lack of performance for contracted work.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific contract administration functions to include evaluation of contractor performance IAW FAR 52-202.1(b).

Contract Report. Written communication from the contractor to the Government required by this contract as summarized in TE 1, communicating information concerning contract compliance and accomplishment. Excluded from this definition are memorandums or other written correspondence prepared by the contractor for signature by Government personnel, hand receipts and other property accountability documentation, safety and other operational briefings signed by using units, engineering or maintenance work requests to other Fort Novosel offices, and internal correspondence (such as daily shift briefs) required by the contract.

Control Tower. A building usually situated behind the firing line from which all training on a particular range is controlled. Controls for hardwired target systems are located in the control tower. The Administrative Control Building serves as the control tower on the

AGRC.

Conversion. Work required to adjust interior or exterior arrangements or other physical characteristics of an existing facility or part thereof, including installed equipment, so that the facility may be used for a different purpose.

Critical Equipment and Facilities. Items of equipment or facilities that must operate continuously in order to support critical missions, or equipment or facilities, the failure of which may affect the health and welfare of personnel or damage Government equipment or properties. Emergency or urgent service calls are often required to restore the critical equipment to optimum operating condition and provide the output required. Examples of critical equipment and facilities are computer facilities, fire prevention and protection facilities, electrical systems, water systems, wastewater systems, and heating systems.

Culvert. A conduit used to drain water under sidewalks, driveways, roads, tank trails, and similar structures.

Debris. The remains of anything broken or destroyed such as litter, rocks, paper, plastics, metals, lumber, tree limbs, and all materials not generic to the particular environment.

Defects. Any condition or characteristic of supplies or services furnished for contract performance by the contractor that is not in compliance with the requirements of the contract.

Department of the Army (DA). One department of military service under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense.

Department of the Army Circular (DA Cir). An official Army publication that usually contains information of a general but temporary nature.

Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA Pam). An official Army publication based on policies and current statutory regulations for the purpose of guidance and assistance in performance procedures.

Design. A plan, sketch, drawing, or detailed description of how an entity is to be developed and completed.

Detailed Estimate. The estimated cost of a project based on costs of itemized equipment, and material and labor costs derived from established standards or historical data.

Direct Support - General Support (DSGS) Maintenance. The maintenance concepts of Direct Support maintenance and General Support maintenance as found in DA Pam 750-8 have been combined for targetry equipment into one category called DSGS maintenance.

Downrange. The area on a firing range forward of the firing point or firing line; also known as the impact area.

Dud. An explosive end item or component which…