Statement of Work_Tower Inspection.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK

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Tower Inspection

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Electronics Warfare Group Edwards AFB, California, 93524

6 Feb 2023 28 Feb 2023

Table of Contents

1. BACKGROUND

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

4. OPERATION SECURITY (OPSEC)……………………………………………………………………………………….6

1. BACKGROUND

This contract is required to maintain the 412 Electronic Warfare Group’s (EWG) Maintenance & Logistics Operations Division ability to support current and future aircraft testing here at the Avionics Test & Integration Complex (ATIC), Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Contractor shall provide all, labor, material, and equipment necessary to inspect one 140’ self-support tower located at EAFB including but not limited to:

Mobilization of a two man inspection team with equipment to the tower site

A thorough inspection of the tower foundations (above ground portion only) and a climbing inspection to check the condition of the structural members, lattice braces, pins, clevis, u-bolts, nuts, attachment points, connecting members, etc. for any deficiency. Deficiencies will be photographed and documented.

All appurtenances will be inspected including but not limited to the obstruction lighting system, grounding, etc.

The towers and appurtenances will be checked for compliance with applicable FAA and OSHA Standards.

A detailed inspection report for the entire system (1 electronic copy in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format) will be provided which includes:

o A summary of inspection findings o Photo pages documenting inspection findings o Recommended maintenance

3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

3.1. All Contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW DoDM 5200.08V3_AFMAN 31-101V3, Installation Perimeter Access Control, 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.

3.2. Base Access. For Contractor personnel requiring frequent base access to perform work at Edwards AFB will be granted access via an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card. Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, the Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO 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.

3.3. 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.

3.4. 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 Contracting Office for signature.

3.5. The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000 for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass.

3.6. 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

3.7. Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently should be submitted for a long term Base pass.

3.8. The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation.

Specific security considerations will be handled on an individual Task Order/contract basis as required.

3.9. 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.

3.10. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

3.11. No States are subject to Real ID Act enforcement at this time. The Department of Defense will accept standard State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards from all U.S. States and territories as proof of identity. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website to get the latest information, https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories.

3.12. Contractor personnel who require routine physical access to the installation shall comply with Level I - Antiterrorism Awareness training requirements. Routine physical access applies to contractor personnel whose contract, performance work statement/statement of work has a 45 day or more period of performance. AT Level I training provides contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible terrorist threats. AT Level I training can be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf for non-Common Access Card (CAC) holders. CAC holders may complete AT Level I training (Force Protection course) via myLearning at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. AT Level I training will be completed by all contractor personnel within 30 days of requiring access and annually thereafter. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit Antiterrorism Representative.

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

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

3.15. 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 withholding of payment.

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

4. OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC):

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

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

4.3. Operation Security (training) AFI 10-701, 4.2.3. - 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.

5. 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 performance of this contract.

6. SAFETY:

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. Safety and Health Plan. In accordance with AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, the contractor shall submit a Safety and Health Plan to the contracting office for review by the 412 TW/SEG. The plan will cover Fall Protection as one of the topics.

6.3. 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 cost and provided to the GPO and Safety Investigators.

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