TAB 5 - PWS DRFTA Cable Services (Base).docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Base Operations

Fort Devens DRFTA

Comcast Cable and Broadband Internet Services

(03 October 2023)

Table of Contents

Introduction. This is a non-personal services contract to provide Cable to Fort Devens RFTA Garrison. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers. The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

Background . Cable services requested were previously provided by Comcast through contract to Fort Devens Garrison. As the major Army Reserve presence in Massachusetts, Devens RFTA Garrison provides operational, training and logistic resources to tenant, transient training and stationed units and area customers; provides standardized, effective and efficient services, facilities, infrastructure and quality of life to Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees and Civilian Employees as applicable to support the training, readiness and operational capability for all components and branches of the joint force accomplished through responsible execution of funds and effective conservation of natural resources.

Objectives . The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished in the performance of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives. The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare required reports, and submit all information as specified by the Deliverables presented in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure all work in support of mission requirements tendered to the Government for acceptance conform to the measurable performance standards of quality, timeliness, and quantity specified in the PWS of this contract.

The intent is to establish work requirements that are performance-based and results-oriented. The Contractor shall determine the best and most cost-effective ways to fulfill the Cable and Internet services requirement and the subsequent supports needed, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices.

Climatic Conditions . N/A

1.4 Facility Access. N/A

1.5 Traffic Flow. N/A

1.6 Drainage. N/A

1.7 Restoration of Landscape Damage. N/A

1.8 Dust Suppression. N/A

2.0 Requirements.

2.1 Description of Services. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Training Support Center (TSC) support as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this service contract.

See Section 5.0 for the specific CLS or Functional Area (FA).

2.1.1 Non-Personal Services. The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered are non-personal services, and both parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationships exist between the Government and the Contractor and/or between the Government and the Contractors employees. Contactor personnel performing under this contract shall not be placed in a position where they are employed by a Federal Officer or are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Federal Officer, military or civilian. The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances will the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If particular actions constitute, or are perceived by the contractor to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) immediately.

2.1.2 General Information.

2.1.2.1 Period of Performance (PoP). The PoP shall be for one (1) base year of 12 months:

Base Period 30 January 2024 – 29 January 2025

2.1.3 Place of Performance and Hours of Operation.

2.1.3.1 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Devens RFTA.

2.1.3.2 Hours of Operation. The Government's regular (normal) hours are from 0730 – 1600 hours, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall conduct business during regular hours.

2.1.4 Federal Holidays

. The Contractor’s performance shall not be required on the Federal public holidays listed below. Holidays occurring on weekends will be observed as directed by the Federal calendar (5 U.S.C. 6103).

2.1.4.1 The Contractor shall provide personnel support within 24 hours of notification outside the normal hours of operation as required, including holidays, to support the mission. Prior to performance of services outside the locally established hours of operation, the Contractor shall request and obtain, in writing, approval from the COR. The Program Manager shall be available after normal hours to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations. Contractor personnel shall not be scheduled for overtime work.

2.1.4.2 Installation Closures. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor shall:

a. Reschedule the work to be performed the following day unless the following day is a Saturday, Sunday, a legal public holiday, and when routine work is not scheduled for that day; or

b. Reschedule the work on any day mutually satisfactory.

2.1.4.3 Inclement Weather Delay. The Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions for continued operations, then the Contractor shall notify the COR if inclement weather suspends operations within 4 hours. The Contractor shall resume operations with COR approval.

2.1.5 Travel/Temporary Duty: N/A

2.1.6 Emergency Services.

2.1.6.1 The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor shall notify the COR/ACOR immediately, not later than (NLT) two (2) hours of the incident.

2.1.6.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for the emergency medical treatment services for Contractor personnel.

2.1.7 Contract Administration and management.

2.1.7.1 Post Award Conference/Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR Subpart 42.5. The COR/ACOR will meet quarterly with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. Written minutes of meetings will be recorded by the Government and signed by both the Program Manager and the COR. The written minutes will be distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. If the Contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, recorded by the Government, the non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the COR within two (2) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

2.1.7.2 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.

2.1.7.3 The following provides the roles and their respective authority during the performance of the contract:

2.1.7.3.1 Contracting Officer (CO). The CO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the CO. In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be affected by the CO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the CO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the CO authorizing such changes. The CO will approve all submittals and plans required in this PWS.

2.1.7.3.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR will appoint a COR during the performance of this contract. Additional Government personnel may be assigned to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR or ACOR, and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoDI 5000.72, DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification and DFARS 201.602-2. The ACOR will serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance, if they meet all COR training, experience requirements, and are appointed by the SERVICE CONTRACT as an ACOR. The COR/ACOR will provide assistance in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems. The COR/ACOR will perform IAW the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter.

2.1.9.1 The Contracting Officer Representative Tracking (CORT) Tool (https://wawf.eb.mil/xhtml/auth/home/home.xhtml#) shall be used for nomination, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs IAW DoDI 5000.72, DFARS 201.602-2 and PGI 201.602-2.

2.1.10 Subcontract Management: N/A

2.1.11 Contractor Employees.

2.1.11.1 Key Personnel.

2.1.11.1.1 The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who is responsible for the performance of the work. The Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract. The name of the Program Manager shall be provided by the Contractor to the SERVICE CONTRACT. The Program Manager shall be available between 0700 - 1600 hours, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall maintain and safeguard all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured at time of the contract start date and for the life of the contract. The Program Manager and any individuals designated as key personnel shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

2.1.11.1.2 Contractors shall have, at a minimum, a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) to access the government premises.

2.1.11.1.3 All Contractor employees shall be legal U.S. residents. The Contractor shall immediately remove any employee that is not a legal U.S. resident. The Contractor personnel shall be able to communicate clearly in the English language.

2.1.11.1.4 Qualification Standards. The Contractor shall inspect, repair, and maintain systems and components associated with facilities listed in real property records as required throughout this contract utilizing properly trained, skilled, and qualified employees or subcontractor personnel. The Contractor shall provide objective evidence of key personnel qualifications and years of experience to the COR for review and acceptance.

2.1.11.1.5 Contractor Identification. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel be identified as a Contractor to distinguish themselves (e.g., badge, company logo, or uniform) from Government employees. The Contractor shall ensure all correspondence and reports produced are marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is disclosed.

2.1.11.1.6 Standards of Conduct. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC 423, Procurement Integrity. The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

2.1.11.1.7 Contractor Hiring Restrictions. The Contractor shall not hire or sub-contract with off duty or former Government employees whose employment would result in a conflict with AR 600-50, Standards of Conduct.

2.1.11.1.8 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). N/A

2.1.12 Business Relations

. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement of this PWS. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification to a degree acceptable to the Government. The Contractor shall provide to the COR/ACOR corrective action plans, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors within 03 days or at a mutually agreed upon date. The Contractor shall ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

2.2 Work Management. N/A

2.2.1 Coordination. The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate with the COR/ACOR to minimize disruptions to the facility mission.

2.2.2 General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) N/A

2.2.2.1 GFEBS Certification. N/A

2.2.2.2 Preventive Maintenance Orders (PMO). N/A

2.2.2.3 Operations Work Orders (OWO). N/A.

2.2.2.4 GFEBS Support. N/A

2.2.2.4.1 Database Tasks/Requirements. N/A.

2.3 As-Builts and Geospatial Information System (GIS). Applicable only for CLS 411, 414, and 420. N/A

2.4 N/A

2.5 Special Requirements

2.5.1 Security.

2.5.1.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and local security policies and procedures. The Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification (PIV) requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and local policy. The COR/ACOR will request changes in Contractor security matters or processes if the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation changes.

2.5.1.2 Motor Vehicle Operators. Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid driver’s license, certificates, and permits applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

2.5.1.3 Contractor Vehicle Registration

. N/A

2.5.1.4 The Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements, to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

2.5.1.5 Physical Security. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall secure Government facilities, equipment, and materials at the close of each work period.

The Contractor when on-site will be provided a government furnished on-site staging area for necessary equipment and materials. The Contractor shall secure the area at the close of each work period. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any loss or damage of equipment and material. The Contractor shall ensure debris of any type will be disposed of according to local policies and directives.

2.5.2 Security Training.

2.5.2.1 iWATCH Training. The Contractor shall brief the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the RA’s Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)) to all of the Contractor’s employees and associated subcontractors. This training is used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall complete the training within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and within five (5) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR/ACOR NLT thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.

2.5.4 Training, Physical Requirements, or other Expertise Required.

2.5.5.1 Green Procurement. Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) requires the use of recycled and recovered products identified in the EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines.

2.5.5.2 The Contractor shall use these recycled or recovered products unless they cannot be procured within a reasonable period not to exceed seven (7) calendar days; at prices not to exceed five (5) percent of prevailing rates; or the product(s) does not meet technical or performance standards. EPA Guidelines are the minimum requirement. The Contractor shall use materials and products commonly used in industry. The Contractor shall maintain records and submit an annual report to the COR/ACOR, along with the annual certification required by FAR 52.223-9 (Certification and Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items), upon completion of the base year and each option year.

2.5.5.3 Environmental Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, local, and installation environmental laws, rules, plans, and policies. The Contractor shall use and store all materials, chemicals, and equipment used in the performance of services on the installation IAW with industry standards, local, State and Federal laws, and according to manufactures' recommendations. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for all fines and associated costs for hazardous waste management, transportation, and disposal of waste due to the Contractor's non-compliance. The Contractor shall submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for approval on all materials, five (5) days before delivery of the material, to the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall provide upon request from the COR/ACOR all required data to meet environmental-mandated reporting requirements (e.g., air emission data, hazardous material storage/usage, herbicide/pesticide usage, solid/hazardous waste generation). The Contractor shall provide data to meet reporting deadlines and during compliance inspections upon request from the COR/ACOR.

2.5.5.4 N/A

2.5.6 Contingency Plans.

2.5.6.1 N/A

2.5.6.2 Mobilization Contingency Plan. This plan shall establish procedures, personnel, and means of maintaining or expanding performance of all PWS requirements in the event of rapid deployment or sudden build-up of military forces. The Contractor shall submit a Mobilization Contingency Plan within (30) days of contract award.

2.5.6.3 Disaster Contingency Plan. This plan shall establish procedures, identify personnel, document essential PWS disaster services and identify the means of maintaining essential PWS services during disasters. Disaster means natural disaster (e.g., earthquake, major storm, flash flood, or hurricane), utility outage, terrorist attack or other special circumstances identified by the Government. The Contractor shall submit a Disaster Contingency Plan within thirty (30) days of contract award.

2.5.6.4 Dispute Contingency Plan. This plan shall establish procedures and identify responsible personnel to provide the services below, with no interruption in the event of a labor dispute:

a. Identify and address critical Preventive Maintenance and inspection tasks,

b. Maintain electrical emergency generators, and

c. Process and execute emergency and urgent service and work orders.

The plan shall establish procedures and time frame to secure replacement personnel in the event of a strike; and shall also record the Contractor’s experience with and establish Contractor procedures for collective bargaining. The Contractor shall submit a Labor Contingency Plan NLT contract start date.

2.5.6.5 Plan Updates. The Contractor shall update these plans as changes occur and shall submit a copy of the proposed plan to the SERVICE CONTRACT for approval at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date of the updated plan.

2.6 Job Order Contract (JOC) Quality Assurance (QA)/Inspection Support. Applicable only for CLS 411 and 420.

2.6.1 Project Support. N/A

3.0 Performance Requirements and Standards.

3.1 N/A

3.1.1 N/A

3.1.1.1 N/A

3.1.1.1.2 N/A

3.2 N/A

3.3 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA).

3.3.1 Reporting Labor Hours. 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 shall report all Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: https://CMRA.ARMY.MIL.

The required information includes the following:

a. Names of the SERVICE CONTRACT and COR;

b. Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

c. Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

d. Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data;

e. Estimated direct labor hours (including subcontractors);

f. Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including subcontractors);

g. Total payments (including subcontractors);

h. Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor if different);

i. Estimated data collection cost;

j. Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (RA) (the Army RA is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);

k. Locations where Contractor and subcontractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the U.S. and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);

l. Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

m. Number of Contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

Reporting period shall be the PoP not to exceed twelve (12) months ending thirty (30) September of each Government FY and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. The Contractor shall use a direct data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The Contractor shall report the required information to the CMR system’s secure database.

The COR/ACOR is responsible for verifying that the Contractor has reported the required data.

4.0 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix.

N/A

4.1 Quality Assurance

. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under the contract IAW the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). QASPs are "living documents," dynamic, adaptable, and subject to modification based on Contractor performance surveillance results. The QASP is not part of the PWS and will not be issued with the solicitation. The QASP focuses on the procedures and processes the Government will implement to assure the Contractor is performing IAW the performance standards within the PWS. The Government plan defines the criteria of how the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated, the frequency of surveillance, and the items to be inspected. Although the Government will develop a QASP, Government surveillance of Contractor performance is not limited to the QASP, or the performance objectives, outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Government retains the right to evaluate all services required by the contract. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If any of the services performed do not conform to contract requirements, the Contractor shall perform the services again at no additional cost to the Government.

4.2 Quality Control Plan (QCP)

. Quality control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective quality control program which shall be documented in a QCP to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent the recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which they assure themselves that the work conforms to contract requirements. The basic principle of the plan is that the Contractor is responsible for quality control. The QCP shall be constructed in such a manner that each CLS service can be extracted and used for that function only and not contain extraneous information. The Contractor's QCP shall include a separate section, which addresses the Contractor's method of managing quality of work. The QCP shall include a description of the inspection system to address services listed in this PWS, and a description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of services performed. The plan shall include a description of the Contractor’s inspection system to include specifics as to areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the Contractor’s inspectors. No lead person or first line supervisor shall be considered a Quality Control Inspector. The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and submit a QCP to the SERVICE CONTRACT for acceptance within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract is awarded. The Contractor shall submit any proposed changes in the QCP to the SERVICE CONTRACT for written approval five (5) working days prior to implementation.

5.0 Common Levels of Service (CLS)

The Contractor shall provide overall management, supervision, personnel, labor, generalized or specialized equipment necessary to maintain, repair, operate, and perform all the CLS functions of the Base Operations specified below. This shall be done IAW all the terms, conditions, general and special provisions, specifications, drawings, attachments, and exhibits contained herein or incorporated by reference.

The Contractor shall ensure that all work meets or exceeds the specifications for the listed CLS.

6.0 Deliverables

· Devens RFTA Bulk Cable TV

· Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, supervision, materials, physical plant, and equipment to provide cable service drops, with specifications and terms and conditions herein (see below table for locations).

· Force Provider Equipment Rental

· REIMB Force Provider Equipment Renta1

· Force Provider 200/200 MB Internet

· REIMBURSABLE Contractor shall provide one (1) Deluxe (or fastest equivalent), Business Class Internet Service with (1) separate static IP addresses.

COMCAST DEVENS GARRISON CABLE TV SERVICE LOCATIONS

7.0 Related Documents.

7.1 Definitions and Acronyms

7.1.1 Definitions.

7.1.2 Contractor: A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

7.1.3 Contractor Manager: A person designated full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. Also known as Project Manager.

7.1.4 Contracting Officer (SERVICE CONTRACT): A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

7.1.5 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the SERVICE CONTRACT to administer the service contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the TO, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the Service contract.

7.1.6 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

7.1.7 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes, appointment memorandums, staff listings, or program details.

7.1.8 Flex: The adjustment of employee workday schedules to accommodate special operating hours outside of the normal workday period not to exceed 40 hours per employee per work week.

7.1.9 Graphic Training Aids (GTA): Cards of various sizes, charts, (up to 30"x40"), games (various sizes), 35MM slides and transparencies. Military instructions charts and posters, flat transparencies, and simple training aids produced through the printing process.

7.1.10 Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that shall be evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a service contract. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

7.1.11 Mock-Ups: A full-size structural model built accurately to scale, (normally 1:1), chiefly for study, testing, training, or display.

7.1.12 Models: Scaled replicas of items such as tanks, aircraft, combat vehicles and missiles, and scaled models of trees, fences, mountains, and buildings.

7.1.13 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of government property.

7.1.14 Quality Assurance: The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

7.1.15 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

7.1.16 TSC Lending Property (TLP): Equipment, hardware, material, supplies, devices, and Graphic Training Aids (GTAs) which are for long- or short-term loan to TSC customers for their direct use. Includes, but is not limited to training equipment, training devices, training software, supportive hardware, materials, and supplies, Training aids, literature, and publications. Typical TSC lending items include Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES), Rubber weapons, resuscitation manikins, war-gaming devices, and Graphic training aids (GTAs).

7.1.17 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet service contract requirements.

7.1.18 Workday: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the TO.

7.1.19 Work Week: Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

7.2 Acronyms:

7.1.1.1 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). The AQL is the maximum percent defective (or the number of defects per hundred units) for the purposes of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory.

7.1.1.2 Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR). An employee of the U.S. Government provided by the RA and appointed by the SERVICE CONTRACT to provide support to CORs in monitoring and documenting the Contractor’s performance. These alternate surveillance support personnel will serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR training, experience requirements, and are appointed by the SERVICE CONTRACT as an ACOR.

7.1.1.3 Ashes. The residue from burned wood, coal, coke, and other combustible material.

7.1.1.4 Bulk Waste. Large items of solid waste such as household appliances, furniture, auto parts, pallets, shelving, piping, stone, concrete rubble, brick, lumber, toys, and other wastes; the size or weight of which, precludes or complicates the handling by normal collection, processing, or disposal methods.

7.1.1.5 Bulky Waste. The waste placed at the collection point or curbside that doesn't fit or is too heavy to be placed in the routine collection container. These wastes include but are not limited to: lumber, scrap metals, bricks, blocks, concrete rubble, stones, toys, furniture, appliances, logs, limbs, televisions, cabinets, automotive components, power equipment, crates, wheels, de-rimmed tires, electronics and their components, etc.

7.1.1.6 Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other Government property.

7.1.1.7 Carpet Care. Cleaning and maintenance to keep carpet reasonably free of all stains, soil, and dirt. Methods used for carpet care are vacuum cleaners and carpet shampooers.

7.1.1.8 Child, Youth and School Services (CYS). Overarching naming convention for Child Development Center (CDC), Youth Activity Center, and School Age Services (SAS). CYS is used when referencing all programs.

7.1.1.9 Cleaning. Removing stains, soil, and dirt; accomplished by chemical or mechanical means.

7.1.1.10 Collection. The pickup of accumulated recyclable material, solid waste, including bulky waste, from any collection point, regardless of quantity.

7.1.1.11 Collection Frequency. The number of times collection is performed during a specific time frame.

7.1.1.12 Collection Point. The location designated on the drawings or maps or described in this performance work statement where solid waste, including bulky materials, will be temporarily stored for collection by the Contractor.

7.1.1.13 Commercial Solid Waste. All types of solid waste generated by stores, offices, restaurants, warehouses, and other non-manufacturing activities, excluding residential and industrial waste.

7.1.1.14 Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste. The waste building materials, packaging and rubble resulting from construction, remolding, repair, and demolition operation on pavement, housing, commercial buildings and other structures.

7.1.1.15 Contract Administrator (CA). The official Government representative delegated authority by the SERVICE CONTRACT to administer a contract. This individual, normally working in an appropriate contracting or procurement career field, advises on all technical contractual matters.

7.1.1.16 Contract Discrepancy. A failure of the Contractor to perform IAW contract requirements and specifications, e.g., a failure of the Contractor to provide, or provide on time, the required contract products or services; or it may result because delivered products or services do not meet specific contract requirements.

7.1.1.17 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). A report used to document other than satisfactory Contractor performance. The CDR requires the Contractor to explain, in writing, why performance is other than satisfactory; how performance shall be returned to satisfactory levels; and how recurrence of the problem shall be prevented in the future.

7.1.1.18 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

7.1.1.19 Contractor Acquired Property (CAP). Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract. Contractor retains title.

7.1.1.20 Contracting Officer (SERVICE CONTRACT). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

7.1.1.21 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the SERVICE CONTRACT to help administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

7.1.1.22 Curb Side Pick-Up. Collection of solid waste or recyclable materials (to include bulky waste) that is placed next to curb, doorway or alley by the supported activity. This refers to locations that are not serviced by bulk containers (dumpsters or compactors).

7.1.1.23 Debris. Includes, but is not limited to, paper, cans, bottles, cigarette butts, cardboard, plastic, limbs and branches, pine straw and pine cones, leaves, rocks, and other similar items.

7.1.1.24 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

7.1.1.25 Deliverable. Anything that can be delivered; can include non-manufactured things, such as meeting minutes or reports.

7.1.1.26 Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article, when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

7.1.1.27 Fertilization. Fertilization is the process of applying nutrient elements to the soil where the soil has become deficient in nutrients essential for proper plant growth.

7.1.1.28 Food Waste. Organic residue generated by the handling, storage, sale, preparation, cooking and serving of foods.

7.1.1.29 Garbage. Animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods.

7.1.1.30 General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). GFEBS is the U.S. Army's web-based enabled financial, asset, and accounting management system that standardizes, streamlines, and shares critical financial data across the Active Army, the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserves. GFEBS is the work management system that the Directorate of Public Works uses for all order types and projects.

7.1.1.31 Generation. The act or process of producing refuse (solid waste) or recyclable materials.

7.1.1.32 Government-Furnished Property (GFP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

7.1.1.33 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and Government purchased Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

7.1.1.34 Grass Cutting. Grass cutting includes cutting and trimming, within the designated area, all grasses, weeds, and other vegetation which is one inch or less in diameter (at ground level).

7.1.1.35 Hard Surface Floor Care. Hard surface floor care includes, but is not limited to tile, vinyl, rubber tile, mosaic tile, quarry tile, ceramic tile, marble, concrete, terrazzo, and linoleum. Floor care includes, but is not limited to dust mopping, wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, re-finishing, or sealing.

7.1.1.36 Hazardous Material. Any item or chemical, which is a “health hazard”, or “physical hazard”, as reflected in Federal Standard (FED-STD) 313 Material Safety Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities, defined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and pursuant to FAR 23.301 (Hazardous Materials) Definition. It also includes any other material designated by a Government COR/technical representative as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls (e.g., pesticides, fertilizers).

7.1.1.37 Installation Design Guide (IDG). IDGs provide standards for site planning, buildings, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, landscaping, site elements (e.g., signage, utilities), force protection, and sustainable design. The IDGs are specific to each Army installation.

7.1.1.38 Institutional Solid Waste. Waste that is generated by educational, health care, correctional and other institutional facilities.

7.1.1.39 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel evaluated in a source selection process and are used in the performance of a contract. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons who are listed in the proposal. The prime Contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

7.1.1.40 Lavatories, Latrines, or Bathrooms. Commodes, urinals, wash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, sinks, and shower curtains.

7.1.1.41 Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

a. Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search,

b. Theft,

c. Damage resulting in unexpected harm…