SLUDGE Attach 2_ SOW.pdf

CUI

STATEMENT OF WORK

DISPOSAL OF LIQUID SLUDGE

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

3 Apr 2026

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Contractor must be fully accredited to remove sludge in accordance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, material and transportation required to remove treated sludge from the wastewater treatment plant. Sludge removal shall be required up to four times per year, disposing an estimated total of 600,000 gallons of anaerobically digested liquid sludge. The amount of 600,000 gallons of liquid sludge is only an estimate. The actual amount available for removal could be significantly less or more. Liquid sludge shall be removed from both or either of two digesters located at the Scott AFB Wastewater Treatment Plant. Disposal methods must be land application, and the contractor must conform to all federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and IEPA rules and regulations including 40 CFR 503 and Land Application of Sewage Sludge Permit 2024-SC- 71699 (ATCH 6). Contractor is responsible for securing the plot of land utilized for the land application process.

1.2 The Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman, Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge (NCOIC), or the Infrastructure Superintendent is authorized to place orders for sludge removal. The contractor shall begin work within 10 calendar days of request to remove sludge. During the removal process, the contractor shall re-circulate the sludge in the digesters. If water is required to thin the sludge for ease of removal, the amount of water used shall be deducted from the total amount of liquid removed. The Government shall not be billed for the amount of water added to the liquid sludge. The contractor shall only bill for actual liquid sludge removed.

1.3 Contractor shall furnish all sludge disposal/application documentation to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman, NCOIC, or Infrastructure Superintendent not later than 20 days from removal.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES

The Contractor may have use of Government electrical and water supplies that, in nearly all cases, are available at each site. If the Contractor needs additional utilities, special connectors, etc., the Contractor will need to provide and install these at their own expense.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

There is no Government furnished equipment provided for this SOW. The Contractor is responsible for all tools, training, supplies, materials, labor, vehicles, etc.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONTROLS

4.1 Environment Management System (EMS) Policy. Scott Air Force Base (AFB) is committed to excellence in all aspects of environmental stewardship activities using the Air Force Environmental Management System (EMS). This commitment and use of EMS applies to all activities, products and services associated with Scott AFB partner units and Contractors.

4.2 Contractor’s personnel shall work under this contract in a manner that is consistent with Scott AFB EMS and conforms to all applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies. Upon awarding of the contract, the Contractor shall review the Scott AFB, EMS Environmental Policy Letter.

4.3 Waste Management.

4.3.1 The Contractor is responsible for the analysis, characterization and proper handling of waste generated by their operation. If hazardous wastes are generated, the Contractor shall properly contain the waste and it will be Government’s responsibility to properly dispose. The Contractor shall anticipate 375 CES/CEI audits to ensure their hazardous waste program is compliant with requirements.

4.3.2 Under no circumstances shall the Contractor remove any waste from Scott Air Force Base without ensuring complete and full compliance with all applicable existing environmental laws and regulations. A.II shipments must be prepared in accordance with Department of Transportation Regulations (40 CFR 172).

4.4 The Contractor shall notify 375 CES/CEI of all chemical materials brought on base, to include quantity and the Safety Data Sheets.

4.5 Notification of Environmental Spills.

4.5.1 If the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substance that contacts or has the potential to contact water, soil or any drain (sanitary or storm) the Contractor shall call 911 (256- 4911 utilizing telephone on base) then the CO immediately. The Contractor shall be liable for reimbursement of containment and environmental clean-up of the spill or release of such substance.

4.5.2 Spill Response. The Contractor shall be responsible for the clean-up and disposal of all spilled materials. This includes all materials used to contain and absorb the spill. Spilled material must be cleaned-up promptly and reported to the CO. If any amount of spilled material contacts or has the potential to contact water, soil or any drain (sanitary or storm), the Contractor shall call 911 (256-4911 if utilizing telephone on base) immediately. Spills of HAZMAT or hazardous waste shall be managed in accordance with the current 375 CES Wing Integrated Contingency Plan for Oil and Hazardous Substances Spill Prevention and Response for Scott AFB. Disposal of wastes generated from spill clean-up shall be the Contractor's responsibility. The Contractor shall be liable for reimbursement of containment and environmental clean-up of the spills.

4.5.3 Training. The Contractor is responsible to train their employees regarding Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling. The Contractor is also required to have and maintain Safety

Data Sheets for all materials used by the Contractor in accordance with but not and/or regulations limited to federal and state laws.

4.6 Fire Safety. The Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the Scott AFB Fire Department building 460, (256-5130) prior to welding, burning or cutting operations each day they anticipate performing this type of work. A.II welding and burning operations necessary for the completion of the OWS shall be accomplished in strict compliance with fire safety and applicable standards. The Contractor shall provide and maintain fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA standards during all welding and burning operations.

5. PERFORMANCE OR SERVICE DURING CRISIS OR HEIGHTENED

SECURITY

All services to be performed under this contract have been determined to be non-essential for performance during a crisis according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises. The Contracting Officer (CO) will determine circumstances, which constitute a crisis based on direction from Security Forces and base leadership.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

6. Security:

6.1 AT Level I Training.

(The following provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Air Force-controlled installation, facility, or area.) Coordinate with the installation ATO/ATPM to ensure Level I - AT Awareness Training is completed by all contractors within 30 days of requiring access, and annually thereafter. (T-3) Coordination for training should be done by the requiring unit after contract award.

6.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. (This standard-language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Air Force-controlled installation, facility, or area.) Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the Dixon Visitor Center or security office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identification verification requirements as directed by DAFMAN 31-101v3 and the 375 AMW AT/IDP. 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.

6.2a For contractors requiring common access cards (CACs). (N/A)

The vetting requirement for Active Duty, Civilian employee, and Contractor eligible CAC holder personnel includes a minimum Tier 1 or equivalent investigation. Fitness standards for these populations are listed in AFMAN 16-1405, Personnel Security Program Management.

6.2b For contractors that do not require CACs, but require access to a DOD facility or installation.

The vetting requirement for, Civilian employee and Contractor eligible non-CAC DoD credential holders includes a minimum Tier 1 or equivalent.

investigation. Fitness standards for these populations are listed in AFMAN 16-1405.

6.3 EAGLE EYES Training. (N/A) (The following provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Air Force-controlled installation, facility, or area.) Eagle Eyes. The Eagle Eyes program is a DAF AT initiative that enlists the eyes and ears of all DAF military, civilians, contractors, and dependents. The Eagle Eyes program is a reporting mechanism for the base community on how to report suspicious behavior or possible.

terrorist activity. Each installation shall outline procedures in the installation AT plan on how to receive and log suspicious activity reports and suspicious.

incident reports and to pass those reports expeditiously to their servicing Office of Special Investigations (OSI) detachment for appropriate action. (T-3) OSI provides threat data to the installation commander, the vice commander, and the DFC as appropriate to ensure an optimal common operating picture and an AT/Base Defense (BD) posture for the given installation’s area of responsibility (AOR) in accordance with Air Force Mission Directive (AFMD) 39, Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) and Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 71-1, Criminal Investigations and Counterintelligence. This program implements the spirit and intent of DoDI 2000.26, DoD Use of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) eGuardian System.

6.4 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. (N/A) All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the Air Forces myLearning online training website (https:// lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/) at commencement of services and must successfully complete DOD information assurance awareness training before access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

6.5 For Contracts That Require an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan. (N/A) The contractor will develop an OPSEC standing operating procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days after the contract is awarded, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, according to AFI 10-701. This SOP/plan will include the Government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor will identify an individual who will be an OPSEC coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual has at least an active secret clearance AFI 10-701. Furthermore, AFI 10-701 states to reduce potential conflict of interest, prior to awarding a contract requiring a contractor to be an OPSEC Coordinator, consult the local contracting office to ensure there are no inherently governmental functions associated with the OPSEC Coordinator duties.

Lastly, all OPSEC coordinators are required to complete all

OPSEC training within 90 days of being appointed. All required training can be found in AFI 10- 701 Chapter 4.

6.6 For Contracts That Require OPSEC Training. (N/A)

AFI 10-701 states Ensure contracting documents explicitly state the contractor’s OPSEC responsibilities and requirements to protect the critical information and indicators associated with the activity, operation or program being contracted. furthermore, AFI 10-701 also states DoD Contractors with OPSEC requirements within a contract must ensure employees receive OPSEC training as specified in the contract. Accomplishment of training must not exceed 90 days from initial assignment to a contract with OPSEC requirements. Access to mission critical information will not be allowed until OPSEC education has been completed and documented.

6.7 For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training. (N/A) All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete DOD information assurance awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DOD and Air Force training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AFMAN 17-1303 within 6 months after being employed.

6.8 For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Certification. (N/A) According to DOD 8570.01-M, contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions will be appropriately certified on contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DOD 8570.01-M must be completed on contract award.

6.9 For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information. (N/A) The contractor will comply with DAFMAN 16-1404V1. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including DOD 5220.22-M and any revisions, notice of which has been provided to the contractor

7. SERVICES:

Non-Personal Services and/or Inherently Governmental Services: The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the contracting officer immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, (e.g., inherently governmental functions). All decisions relative to programs supported by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

8. ADMINISTRATIVE

8.1. The total amount of this contract shall be a “not-to-exceed” amount and service shall not exceed the dollar limitations specified on the contract without prior approval from the Government Contracting Officer. Service provided in excess of the “not-to-exceed” amount without prior approval from the Contracting Officer are done at the Contractor’s risk and subject to non-payment.

8.2. The Contractor is not required to provide service on weekends or federal holidays, except in emergencies. Federal holidays are as follows:

New Year's Day - 1 January Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January President’s Day - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - Last Monday in May Independence Day - 4 July Labor Day -1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veteran's Day - 11 November Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - 25 December

8.3. Hours of Operation: Contractor shall coordinate with the Point of Contact (POC) to ensure a representative is available. Base hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.