Statement of Work Safety Markers.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Install Safety Markers on Power Lines

STATEMENT OF WORK

110th Aviation Brigade is requesting the installation of safety markers on power lines that cross over a section of Claybank Creek in Dale County – see attached diagrams. (Appx .75 mile). Aircraft flying the Lowe South Terrain (Low Level) Corridor are at 50’ above the highest obstacle (AHO) during the day and 100’ AHO at night. Having reflective balls on these power lines will greatly enhance safety.

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all, tools, supplies,equipment and labor necessary to procure and install safety markers on power lines that cross over a section of Claybank Creek in Dale County near Fort Novosel, Alabama.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, SERVICES AND SECURITY. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property for contractor use. If the need should arise, the contractor shall be escorted to gain access to fire extinguishers.

3. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING. The Government will not provide training/certification for related tasks stated herein. The contractor shall be solely responsible to train any other personnel necessary to execute this purchase order. The contractor is responsible for obtaining certification and ensuring that all certificates are maintained for the duration of this contract. If certification requirements change, the contractor shall be required to update certification within 90 days of the change. Inspection will be conducted as needed.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES:

4.1 Common Access Card (CAC) Requirement: Employee CAC badges, if required, shall be issued prior to any employee performing work under this contract. FAR 52.204-9 implements Homeland Security Presidential Directive -12 (HSPD-12) and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-2 (FIPS PUB 201-2), which mandates that all federal employees and Contractor personnel with routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility be issued a common identification with specific security, registration and identity proofing objectives. Specifically, Fort Rucker meets this requirement by using the Common Access Card (CAC) for all such federal employees and Contractors.

4.2 Common Access Card (CAC) Badges: Each Contractor employee will be required to obtain a CAC issued by the Government. Each Contractor employees' name, social security number, date of birth and email address will be entered into a database (by the COR) called the Contractor Verification System (CVS). CVS is an automated system to allow Contractors' personal information to be verified when applying for a new or renewal Government identification card referred to as the CAC. Once the Contractor employee's information is registered, the COR will electronically forward the form to the individual Contractor. Each Contractor employee is required to electronically fill out the CAC request form. Once the form is properly filled out, the COR will verify that they are authorized and required to have a CAC. The Contractor employee will be directed to go to the designated in-processing facility and obtain the CAC. Should an employee leave prior to the contract expiration, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring the employee turns-in their CAC at that time. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the COR for cancellation upon the release of any employee. Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining the CAC does not relieve the Contractor from performing under the terms of the contract.

4.3 Contractor-provided ID badge: If required, the Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing to each employee, and for requiring each employee to display or possess, appropriate identification. The Contractor shall provide each employee an identification (ID) badge on contract start date or on employment start date. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material to prevent electrical shock. The ID badge shall be easily readable and include the employee's name, contractor's name, functional area of assignment, security clearance if applicable, and color photograph. The Contractor shall furnish an identification badge to each employee performing work as part of this contract. Identification badges shall be worn by contractor personnel at all times. The identification badges include as a minimum the following information:

a. Employee’s Name

b. Employee’s Picture

c. Contractor’s Name

d. Contractor’s Telephone Number

e. Owner’s or Superintendent’s Signature

4.4 Display of ID Badges: Contractor personnel shall wear the ID badge at all times unless it presents a safety hazard. ID badges will be worn when performing work under this contract to include attending Government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each Contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

5. Vehicle Identification: Contractor vehicles shall have signage indicating the company’s name,

6. Security and Safety The Standards that apply to contractor operations on U. S. Military Bases are those specified for the operation in question by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other Federal Regulatory bodies. The contractor does not have the legal or contractual authority to operate outside of the standards specified by regulatory agencies even if the Facility Operators have waivers approved for military and contract personnel approved by local commanders – even if the companies or other contract personnel recognize such waivers.

6.1 All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 05 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf

6.2 National Defense Emergencies: In the event of a National Defense Emergency affecting Fort Novosel, the Fort Novosel POC will immediately notify the contract POC. At that time, the contractor shall take immediate steps to cease all activities on the installation(s) and will cause all personnel to leave the installation(s) property until notice is given by the installation and Fort Novosel POC that National Defense Emergency conditions are no longer in effect. Fort Novosel will coordinate with the contractor and adjust the milestone schedule accordingly. Security: It is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain entrance clearances for all contractor personnel working on DoD installations and facilities. The installation/facilities will honor all reasonable requests for entrance clearances of essential contractor staff members working at installations, conditioned only upon presentation of proper credentials and in conformance with the installation security regulations. The contractor will ensure that all access is conducted in a manner so as to minimize interference with military operations at the installation/facility.

6.3 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The 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.

6.4 iWATCH Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally 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 15 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR no later than 60 calendar days after contract award. Training can be found at https://www.army.mil/standto/archive/2018/07/25/. The contractor shall comply: with all applicable Department of Defense (DOD) security regulations and procedures during the performance of this task order. The contractor shall not disclose and must safeguard procurement sensitive information, computer systems and data, privacy act data, and Government personnel work products that are obtained or generated in the performance of this task order. All contract employees must adhere to the Fort Rucker guidelines for Security, Force Protection, Information Disclosure, and Conduct.

6.5 OPSEC Training: For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf

7. Travel: Travel and funding of travel for Contractor personnel or any representative of the contractor shall be the contractor's responsibility.

8. Contractor Manpower Reporting Application: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: https://www.ecmra.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative; (2) Contract Number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including subcontractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including subcontractors); (7) Total payments (including subcontractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor, if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purpose of reporting this information); (11) Locations where contractor and subcontractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor's systems to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.