STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

OF

VEHICLE EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEMS

EDWARDS AFB, CALIFORNIA

23 January 2026

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1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, equipment, tools, labor, and supplies necessary to perform for annual inspection, preventive maintenance and repair of vehicle exhaust removal systems located in Fire Stations 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 located on Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), California. The contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this SOW. The work shall be performed in accordance with (IAW) this SOW, industry standards and/or manufacturer recommendations, whichever is strictest. This is a nonpersonal services contract to provide the Preventative Maintenance of Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems. 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 GENERAL INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE: The Contractor shall inspect, identify, and document all relevant vehicle exhaust removal systems and perform the following services IAW industry standards and/or manufacturer’s recommendations whichever is strictest:

1.1.1 Self-Contained Air Filtration Units:

• Check for unusual/excessive noises and/or vibrations.

• Inspect Pre (1 - 24" x 24"1" Synthetic), High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) (1 -18.5" x 23.5"' x 4" Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (Merv) 18 Rated) and carbon filters (2 – 11.5” x 11.5” x 22.5” Carbon-Cell V bank Filters).

o If fouled or excessive pressure drop, replace filters.

o Note: Pre-filters shall be changed yearly, Carbon and Hepa filters shall be changed every 2 years.

• Clean and inspect electrical connections for tightness.

• Inspect fan for free rotation and confirm no vibration. Inspect fan speed control and ramp up and down.

• Inspect and clean inlet grill and exhaust grill. Inspect, clean and test all controls.

• Record compressor/fan motor amperage readings in equipment history log-comprehensive visit.

1.1.2 Exhaust Fans and Vehicle Exhaust Hoses:

• Inspect tightness and electrical connections/wires and look for any signs of overheated wires.

• Inspect motor amp draws.

• Lubricate bearings as required if grease fittings exist.

• Inspect motor for alignment or vibration.

• Inspect exhaust hoses to ensure they are free of tears or leaks.

• Inspect magnetic mounting bases to ensure they are secure and serviceable

• Inspect hose mounted remote sensors and battery operation.

o Note: Contractor shall replace sensors and batteries as needed.

1.1.3 Gas Detection Systems:

• Provide calibration kit and gas for testing unit and sensors.

• Visually inspect for optimum operating condition - check there are no breakages, and the sensor filter is not blocked or clogged.

• Clean the exterior with a damp cloth.

• Log all gas tests and calibrations for the system.

• Test lights and horns on the systems.

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• Replace Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Dioxide (N02) cartridges as required.

1.1.4 Filter/Cartridge Replacement (if required) shall consist of the following:

• Air Filtration Unit Per Unit

• 24” x 24” x 1” Pre-Filter

• 18.5” x 22.5" x 4'' HEPA filter MERV 18 Rating

• (2) 11.5” x 11.5” x 22” V Bank Carbon-Cell Filters

• Gas Detection Systems Per Sensor

• CO Sensor (1) Cartridge per Sensor

• N02 Sensor (1) Cartridge per Sensor

• N02 Remote Sensor (1) Cartridge per Sensor

1.2 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS: The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, materials and supplies required for performing the contract. Replacement parts necessary to repair, service, or calibrate the systems shall be furnished by the Contractor as required. Replacement parts provided shall be equal to the original in workmanship and material replacement parts shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the system being serviced.

1.2.1 Inspection Liability Limits: The contractor’s liability shall be limited to the first $200.00 in parts, per occurrence, on any single piece of equipment and the first 2 hours of labor, per occurrence, on any single piece of equipment during scheduled semi-annual/annual inspections, excluding filters, cartridges, sensors, and batteries as outlined for replacement as needed in section 2.0 of this Statement of Work (SOW). Maintenance and repair costs which exceed and were not a result of semi-annual/annual inspections will be performed by submitting an Over and Above Work Request (Section 1.3).

1.3 OVER AND ABOVE WORK REQUESTS: During the performance of annual inspections and preventive maintenance actions the Contractor shall determine if repairs beyond prescribed preventive maintenance practices are necessary to keep the vehicle exhaust removal systems operating as designed.

To address this issue a contract line item (CLIN) for Over and Above (O&A) Work Requests will be available in the contract to facilitate necessary repairs that are not covered as part of the annual maintenance procedures. The O&A CLINS permits the Government and the Contractor to negotiate the cost or repairs (parts and labor) that are not included in preventive maintenance practices prescribed by industry standards or manufacturers’ recommendations. (See Appendix A)

1.3.1 O&A Process: Procedures for O&A Work requests IAW DFARS Procedures. (Guidance and Instruction (PGI) 217.7701; O&A requirements task the Contractor with identifying needed repairs and to recommend corrective action during contract performance. The Contractor shall submit a written work request with a detailed cost estimate and warranty terms to the Alternate Government Point of Contact (AGPOC) within three (3) business days of discovery. The Government and Contractor shall negotiate the price of the work request to agree on a firm-fixed price for the O&A work. Terms for the date of completion of the O&A request shall be determined during the negotiations.

1.3.2 O&A Pricing: Pricing for O&A requests shall include the following information: The location (building number) or the affected facility, cost of repair parts, labor costs, a schedule for completing the work and details on whether the contractor requires additional equipment and/or supplies to complete the O&A work.

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1.3.3 Government Personnel Role: The Alternate Government Point of Contact (AGPOC) shall complete the following: 1) Complete review of the O&A Work Request for technical acceptability and price fair and reasonableness. 2) Verify the proposed work is required and is not covered under the basic contract. The Government Point of Contact shall: 1) Verify funding is available for the O&A Request. 2) Coordinate with the Contracting Officer (CO) regarding the O&A Work Request.

1.3.4 O&A Approval Process: The Contractor shall obtain written approval prior to performing the O&A Work Request. The approval of the O&A Work Request establishes a firm-fixed price for the work request and signifies the price for the associated work has been determined price fair and reasonable and signed by the CO.

1.4 SYSTEM LOCATIONS:

1.5 SCHEDULES: Annual Inspection Schedule submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO)/Alternate Government Point of Contact (AGPOC) within 10 business days of contract award and then annually by the 5th business day of each awarded option performance period thereafter. Inspections on all Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems covered under this SOW shall occur in December of each year.

1.6 REPORTS: A complete report of all inspection, testing, maintenance and replacement parts utilized shall be submitted to the Alternate Government Point of Contact (AGPOC) within three (3) business days after servicing has been completed for the systems. For each piece of equipment, the report shall contain the Manufacturer Name, Model/Part Number, Quantity, Station and Building Number. These reports shall include a record of conditions found, adjustments, repairs, and all replacement parts used. The Contractor shall furnish advice and recommendations on required corrective measures or repairs.

1.7 QUALIFICATIONS: All work shall be accomplished by those certified or licensed for the inspection and maintenance of vehicle exhaust removal systems in compliance with the State of California, national and manufacturer’s inspection and maintenance procedures. Certifications or licensing shall be submitted and evaluated with contract proposal.

BUILDING LOCATION SYSTEM

1223 Fire Station 1, Flightline AirVac 911 5560 Fire Station 2, Base Housing Microcon 250 Fire Station 3, South Base Microcon

8370 Fire Station 4, AFRL Plymovent 4456 Fire Station 5, North Base Microcon

DELIVERABLES DUE DATES

Annual Inspection Schedule Within 10 business days of award, then annually by the 5th business day of each option year Inspection Reports Within 3 business days of completed inspection

Quality Control Plan Within 15 business days of award, and thereafter, within 15 business days of any subsequent changes.

Contract Manager POC & Alternate(s) Upon contract award

Antiterrorism Awareness Training Within 30 days of award

Fire Dept Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems FA930126Q0006 Statement of Work 4Page 4 of 12 a.) Craftsman performing these services shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the inspection and maintenance of vehicle exhaust removal systems.

b.) The Contractor shall personally supervise the work or have a competent work leader or superintendent perform these duties. This person must be thoroughly trained and experienced in the inspection and maintenance vehicle exhaust removal systems.

c.) The Government reserves the right to restrict employment under this contract for any Contractor employee or prospective Contractor employee the Government deems as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission on EAFB, California and its population.

2.0 QUALITY CONTROL: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an acceptable Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure systematic inspection of all Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems identified in this SOW. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from recurring on all services required by this SOW. At a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Section 1. The contractor shall submit a QCP to the CO within 15 business days of the award. Thereafter, any necessary QCP revisions shall be submitted within 15 business days of the identified change. The CO will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the CO within 10 business days. The Contractor shall identify their quality control representative in writing to the Alternate Government Point of Contact (AGPOC) for notification and resolution of valid customer complaints or Quality Control issues.

2.1 Quality Assurance: The government shall inspect and evaluate the contractor’s performance to ensure services are received in accordance with the requirements set forth in this contract. The CO or Alternate Government Point of Contact (AGPOC) shall inspect by validating actual work performance, physically checking an attribute of the completed task, checking a management information report, investigating customer complaints, conferring with facility managers, or otherwise inspecting the task or its results to determine whether the performance meets the standards contained in this SOW. The CO or Alternate Government Point of Contact (AGPOC) will use the contractor’s work schedule or modified version thereof to record validation results. The results of the validation then become the official Air Force record of the Contractor’s performance. When a standard has not been met or contractor performance has not been accomplished, the Alternate Government Point of Contact (AGPOC) will initiate and provide the Contracting Officer with a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) DD Form 2772 for issuance to the contractor. The contractor shall respond to the CDR IAW instructions provided and return it to the Contracting Officer within 1 calendar days of receipt.

3.0 GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL:

3.1 Government Point of Contact (GPOC). Is an individual identified to the contractor by the Contracting Officer from the 412 Civil Engineering Squadron (CE) Service Contracts Section, responsible for maintaining acquisition documents and processing invoices for payment.

3.2 Alternate Government Point of Contact (AGPOC). Is an individual identified to the contractor by the Contracting Officer, responsible for coordinating and facilitating communication regarding changes in calendared service dates and facilitating contractor access to Government facilities. The AGPOC may review work progress and monitor compliance with the SOW; however, the AGPOC does not have the authority to modify the contract, alter the scope of work, or approve changes to cost or any of the terms and conditions of the contract/task order.

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3.3 Upon contract award the Contracting Officer will identify in writing the Government Point of Contact and Alternate Government Point of Contact name and phone number.

4.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while on the installations in conjunction with this contract and shall be accomplished through the wearing of distinctive clothing bearing the company name or logo ensuring that it identifies Contractor personnel easily and quickly for reasons of security, safety, and personal protection.

4.1 Contract Manager: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination of the work required under this contract. The name of this person and alternate(s) shall be designated in writing to the CO and AGPOC at the contract start date. The contract manager or alternate(s) shall be available by phone and provide a 24-hour phone number to respond to the requirements of this contract. The contract manager or alternate(s) shall respond to government requirements, questions, concerns, within 1 hour from notification. The contract and alternate contract manager along with any alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

4.2 Contract Employees: Contractor employees shall be U.S. citizens or have the legal right to be in, and work in, the U.S.A. Foreign born employees will be required to show proof of citizenship, or proof of right to be in, and work in, the U.S.A. The contractor shall not employ any persons who are identified to the contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if it presents a conflict of interest per DoW Directive 5500.7; applies to both military and civilians. The on-site contract employees must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

4.3 Vehicles: The Contractor shall provide and maintain all equipment and vehicles necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. Contractor vehicles shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle and be maintained to present a neat, professional appearance. All Contractor vehicles shall be properly registered, licensed and insured. The CO or GPOC may inspect the contractor’s vehicles at any time and direct the use solely for the intended purpose of performing services in accordance with this contract. Vehicle failure shall not alleviate the contractor from fulfilling any requirement contained in this contract.

4.4 Equipment: The Contractor shall provide and maintain all equipment necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. All equipment used in the performance of this contract shall be in good operable condition and carry a U/L (Underwriters Laboratory) listing. Equipment found to be unsafe or unable to function as designed shall not be used in the performance of this contract. The CO or AGPOC may inspect the contractor’s equipment and vehicles at any time and direct the removal of any unsafe or unusable equipment or vehicle from the installation. The contractor shall provide adequate numbers of equipment items to effectively fulfill the scope of this contract. Equipment failure shall not alleviate the contractor from fulfilling any requirement contained in this contract.

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: All Contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW DoDM 5200.08V3_AFMAN 31-101V3, Installation Perimeter Access Control, Fire Dept Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems FA930126Q0006 Statement of Work 6Page 6 of 12 and 412th Test Wing Integrated Defense Plan (IDP) 31, Volume I (the AFMAN and IDP are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the Contracting Office upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access and credentials based on information obtained during identity vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

5.1 Base Access: Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently should be submitted for a long-term Base pass. For Contractor personnel requiring frequent base access to perform work at Edwards AFB, such access will be granted via an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card. The Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO/AGPOC with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an AFMC Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) contract start and stop date (must be on or before contract’s expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee’s company name.

It is recommended that the Prime Contractor provide a copy of the request letter to each employee for verification purposes when the employee comes to the Contracting Office at Building 2800 to get their AFMC Form 496 signed. Employees for which no request letter can be found or provided will result in the employee being asked to return on another date/time so verification can be made.

Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the AFMC Form 496 is submitted to the CO/AGPOC for signature.

The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the Civil Engineer Security Manager, then taken by the Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000, or the Visitor Control Center in Building 1004, for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass.

During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel.

5.2 The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition (FPCON) changes/measures and/or health protection condition (HPCON) changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force/health protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work. Specific security considerations will be handled on an individual Task Order/contract basis as required.

5.3 The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at 661-277-3340 in a timely manner.

5.4 Visitors/contractors with driver’s licenses and ability to obtain base access without another form of identification as an identity proofing document. As proof of identify, the Department of War will accept State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards only if they meet the Real ID Act standards, from all U.S. States and territories as proof of identity. The contractor shall possess a credential compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005 or an acceptable alternate identification credential. Please visit the

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Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website to get the latest information, https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories.

5.5 Antiterrorism Awareness Training: Contractor shall maintain and make available to the AGPOC, within 30 days after award, records of Antiterrorism Awareness Level I required training of contractor employees and subcontractor employees who require routine physical access to the installation via 30-day pass, DBIDS Access card or Common Access Card (CAC), both initially and annually thereafter. AT Level I training provides contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible terrorist threats. Level I AT Awareness Training may be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf for non-CAC holders. CAC holders may complete AT Level I Training (Force Protection course ZZ133079) via myLearning at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the GPOC or unit Antiterrorism Representative.

5.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property, equipment and materials provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

5.7 The Contractor shall be responsible for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for: 1) any employee who no longer requires access to the work site; 2) upon request by a CO; and 3) upon completion or termination of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all Base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the withholding of payment.

5.8 Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Edwards AFB.

5.9 OPSEC - The Contractor shall comply with DoW, USAF, and locally established Operations Security (OPSEC) policies and procedures to protect sensitive and unclassified information and/or equipment, which is furnished to and operated by the Contractor, and prevent compromise of classified information and equipment.

Contractor shall maintain Operations Security (OPSEC) in accordance with DoW Directive & Manual 5205.02, DoW Operations Security (OPSEC) Program, AFI 10-701, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Edwards AFB OPSEC policies and procedures.

Completion of OPSEC Training of contractor employees offered by the Government IAW AFI 10-701, para. 4.1 and 4.2.3 shall be required of all Contractor employees within 90 days of initiating work.

Access to mission critical information will not be allowed until OPSEC education has been completed and documented. This training provides Contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible threats, understand basic security procedures, understand the obligation to report security violations and the continued obligation to safeguard information. The requiring unit Security Manager/OPSEC Coordinator will coordinate, and track completed training with the Contractor.

Contact the unit Security Manager/OPSEC Coordinator or Wing OPSEC Signature Manager at (661) 277-2066 for questions or reporting.

6.0 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS: The contractor shall comply with all Edwards Air Force

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Base safety standards and all OSHA standards. Resolution of citations for violations of Occupational Safety, Health Act Safety, and Health Standards is the contractor’s responsibility.

6.1 Safety and Health Requirements: It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of OSHA requirements. Detailed information is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. Contractors are responsible for complying with federal and state occupational safety and health standards for their employees, except where the Air Force contractually agreed to assume responsibility.

6.2 Mishap Reporting: The Contractor shall promptly report pertinent facts to the Government Program Office (GPO) regarding mishaps involving government personnel or property, on or off the Air Force Installation, incidental to work performed IAW DAFI 91-204, Safety Investigation and Hazard Reporting.

Direct costs related to the mishap shall be separated from other costs and provided to the GPO and Safety Investigators.

The Contractor is responsible for establishing requirements for all subcontractors who qualify as subcontractors under the resulting contract.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES: The Government will furnish electricity; water and sewage service as necessary for accomplishment or work IAW this contract. The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, equipment, material, and labor necessary to obtain the utilities from the existing systems/outlets.

7.1 Utility Conservation: The Contractor shall adhere to all base level utility conservation practices or requirements and shall be responsible for operating under conditions that prevent waste of utilities.

8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards, including Air Force and installation policies, directives and instructions, that are or may become applicable to the Contractor’s activities in the performance of this contract.

8.1 Hazardous Material (HM) (1) All Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Safety Data Sheet submissions accompanied by a completed Contractor Hazardous Material Approval Form are required for chemicals/materials not sourced from an installation HAZMART, and must be approved by the Edwards AFB Hazardous Material Program including the initial submission by the apparently successful offeror prior to award, and prior to use for any subsequent SDS submissions by the contractor during performance of the contract.

(2) The Contractor shall utilize the Contractor Hazardous Materials Usage Form to capture monthly usage data for hazardous chemicals/materials not sourced from an installation HAZMART that were used on the installation in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall submit the usage form to the Contracting Officer identified COR/Government Point of Contact (GPOC) by the 5th of the following month during performance and at completion of work.

(3) The Point of Contact for questions concerning Hazardous Materials or SDS submissions prior to award is the Contracting Officer. After award and during contract performance, contact the Edwards AFB Environmental Management Office at (661) 277-1401 (for AFRL, call (661) 277-5135) or email

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412CEG.CEVC.HMWorkflow@us.af.mil, for the HM exempt list and guidance regarding HM regulatory, usage, and tracking form requirements.

(4) Any products that meet the criteria of “Hazardous Waste” must be tracked until permanently removed from government property. Criteria for identifying hazardous waste are contained in Subpart C of 40 CFR Part 261 and Chapter 11, Articles 1-5, of 22 CCR. NOTE: Products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) or ozone depleting substances shall not be allowed or approved for use.

8.1.3. Any waste that meets the criteria of "Hazardous Waste" shall be managed in accordance with all applicable sections of AFMAN 32-7002, and the Edwards Air Force Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP) and Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, the California Health and Safety Code (HSC), Title 22 California Code of Regulations (CCR), and Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

8.1.4 The Contractor shall ensure that all solid and hazardous waste management on this contract complies with all applicable sections of AFMAN 32-7002, and the Edwards Air Force Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP) and Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, the California Health and Safety Code (HSC), Title 22 California Code of Regulations (CCR), and Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

8.1.5 Hazardous/regulated waste shall be disposed of under the Edwards AFB, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ID number, with Edwards AFB as the Generator, unless the Contractor is considered “other persons” under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and operates their HW activities independent of Edwards AFB using their own US EPA ID number.

8.1.6 Signed HW disposal manifests shall be required for HW that may be generated on this contract prior to transportation for off-site disposal to a California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) and/or US EPA-approved landfill or treatment facility. The Contractor shall submit draft manifests via email to the Edwards AFB Environmental Management Office at 412CEG.CEVC.HWWorkflow@us.af.mil for review. After the draft manifests have been approved, the waste shipment must be scheduled with the Environmental Office to arrange for manifest signature by government personnel with Signature Authority. Contact the Hazardous Waste Support Facility (HWSF) personnel at (661) 277-3681, the 412CEG/CEVC HW Program Manager at (661) 277-1885, or email 412CEG.CEVC.HWWorkflow@us.af.mil for questions or additional information.

8.2 The Contractor shall comply with Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information requirements.

Control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water, and land uses, and involves the management of noise, solid waste, thermal energy and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.

Protective measures shall be incorporated to control pollution and/or correct environmentally impacting conditions that may develop resulting from this contract. Environmental protection shall be provided during the life of the contract.

8.3 Permits: The Contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining at its cost and expense any environmental permits required for its operations under the Contract, independent of any existing permits held by the Government. The Contractor acknowledges that the Government will not consent to being named a secondary discharger or co-permittee for any operations or activities of the Contractor under the Contract. In the event the Government is named as a secondary discharger or co-permittee for any activity or operation of the Contract, the Government shall have the right to take reasonable actions

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8.4 Right to Inspect: The Government’s rights under this Contract specifically include the right for Government officials to inspect upon reasonable notice the work site for compliance with environmental, safety and occupational health laws and regulations, whether or not the Government is responsible for enforcing them. Such inspections are without prejudice to the right of duly constituted enforcement officials to make such inspections. The Government normally will give the Contractor 24 hours prior notice of its intention to inspect, unless it determines the entry is required for safety, environmental, operations or security purposes. This paragraph shall not limit the Government's rights under the included inspection clause.

8.5 Non-compliance: If the Contractor is found to not be in compliance with any of these regulations, there may be cause for the facility to shut down Contractor operations until the associated problem is remedied by the Contractor (where applicable). Any sanitary deficiencies shall require immediate correction.

8.6 Spill Response: The Contractor is responsible to report and promptly clean up all spills in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations. In the event that it is necessary to utilize Government material, equipment or personnel to clean up a Contractor caused spill, the Contractor shall be required to reimburse the Government for all associated costs.

8.7 Audit: This contract may be subject to audit by any and all cognizant government agencies. The Contractor shall make available all records, which it maintains with respect to this contract, to such agencies.

8.8 Recycling, Trash and Litter Control: The Contractor shall strive to recycle as much cardboard, paper, plastic, wood and metal as possible through the installation’s Qualified Recycling Program (QRP), and shall develop a strict recycling, trash and litter control program. The recycling and litter control program shall consist of supplying an adequate number of covered recycling, trash and litter receptacles in all appropriate locations. The QRP may be able to provide limited additional recycling containers and bins as required (call 661-277-1167 for coordination). The contractor shall take precautions to prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) while working on or around the flight line. The contractor will be responsible for removing all debris as a result of the contract activity.

8.9 The Contractor shall notify the Environmental Management Division (412 CEG/CEV) at (661) 277- 1401 (option 1) prior to installing any storage tanks on the installation. Contractors owning, operating, or procuring any storage tanks for use on the installation will comply with all federal, state, and local requirements. Contractors shall comply with the Edwards AF Base Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan for all petroleum storage tanks used on the installation. Upon installation of a tank, the Contractor shall send an email notification (including tank specification information) to 412CEG.CEVC.WastewaterPOLTanks@us.af.mil to facilitate California Environmental Reporting System (CERS), Storage Tank Accounting and Reporting (STAR), and the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan update requirements. The Contractor shall appoint a tank custodian, provide required training, gain access to STAR, and capture monthly inspections in STAR. 412 CEG/CEV can assist the appointed tank custodian with training and obtaining STAR access.

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9.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

9.1 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, in other telephone conversations and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of others that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents, reports produced by contractors and formal or informal correspondence are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor employees shall be required to wear badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel.

9.2 Traffic Laws: The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

9.3 No Smoking Policy: There is an Air Force Policy of NO SMOKING in any Government building IAW AFI 40-102 (3 Jun 1994).

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