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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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OFFEROR CODE

US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND

5418 S. SCOTT PLAZA

JOINT BASE MDL NJ 08640

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RATED ORDER UNDER

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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USAG FORT DEVENS

USAG FORT DEVENS

30 QUEBEC ST., BLDG. 666, RM. 319

DEVENS, MA NJ 01434

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

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VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$41,000,000

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

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ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

THIS REQUIREMENT IS SOLICITED AS A 100% SMALL

BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

THIS REQUIREMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

1. The purpose of this solicitation is to procure non-personal services to provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and perform all operations and services to act as the Public Water System Certified Operator for the water systems described herein. 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. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary as defined in this requirement. The work to be performed under this requirement will be performed at United States Army Garrison (USAG) Fort Devens, 30 Quebec Street Devens, MA 01434.

2. The Government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract. The period of performance for this effort shall consist of a 12-month base period and four, 12-month option periods from date of contract award.

3. The Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible to receive a Department of Defense contract award. If you need to register in SAM, go to www.SAM.gov.

4. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items" and FAR 52.212-1, Addendum for additional information.

5. See FAR Clause 52.212-2, "Evaluation -- Commercial Items" and FAR 52.212-2, Addendum for basis of award, evaluation criteria and additional information.

6. A Site Visit is available upon request. All requests shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at james.e.clark773.civ@army.mil and the Contracting Officer Representative listed below no later than 2:00 PM EST on FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

7. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be in writing and submitted via email to James Clark, Contract Specialist at james.e.clark773.civ@army.mil and Jasmyne Peterson, Contracting Officer at jasmyne.c.peterson.civ@army.mil no later than 2:00 PM EST on TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023. The questions will be answered all at once and uploaded to the Contract Opportunities website (www.SAM.gov) posting after the question period has closed.

8. COMPLETING A QUOTE FOR SUBMITTAL

a. Proposals are due no later than the date and time listed in Block 8 and shall be submitted via email to: James Clark, Contract Specialist at james.e.clark773.civ@army.mil and Jasmyne Peterson, Contracting Officer at jasmyne.c.peterson.civ@army.mil Updates to this solicitation will be posted on the Contract Opportunities website at www.SAM.gov.

b. The Offeror shall provide the name, title, address, email address and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding business decisions made with respect to the proposal and who can contractually obligate the company.

c. The Offeror shall submit a price for each firm-fixed-price Contract Line Item Number for the base period and option periods on the Standard Form (SF) 1449 Continuation Sheets of the solicitation. The Government maintains a tax-exempt status.

d. The Offeror shall submit a signed SF1449 (Pg.1, Block 30a. Signature of

Offeror/Contractor). The Offeror is required to complete blocks 17, 30a, 30b and 30c of the SF1449. In doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation.

e. Pricing for each CLIN must be submitted in the proper format. The proper format consists of QUANTITY* UNIT PRICE = AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT. In the event there is a discrepancy in the calculation, the UNIT PRICE will be held to the intended price multiplied by the QUANTITY. If the offeror shows only the AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT, but fails to enter a UNIT PRICE, the AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT divided by the QUANTITY will be held to be the intended price.

f. The Offeror shall provide proof of Valid Certificate of Insurance in accordance with FAR 52.228-5, “Insurance – Work on a Government Installation” and “Required Insurance.”

9. All services shall be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

10. All offers shall remain valid for 120 calendar days.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

CONTRACT SPECIALIST: James Clark James.E.Clark773.civ@army.mil

CONTRACTING OFFICER: Jasmyne C. Peterson Jasmyne.C.Peterson.civ@army.mil

CUSTOMER/ CONTRACTING

OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR): USAG – Fort Devens

Zygmunt Osiecki, Environmental Chief Zygmunt.V.Osiecki.civ@army.mil

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: USAG Fort Devens

30 Quebec Street, Devens, MA 01434

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 12-month base period and four 12- month option periods from date of contract award.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

FAR Clauses 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation, the following applicable insurance amounts are required at a minimum:

Workers 'Compensation and Employer's Liability

- At least 100,000.00 coverage

General Liability

- Bodily injury liability insurance coverage shall be written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000.00 per occurrence

Automobile Liability

- Shall provide automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy

- At least $200,000.00 per person for bodily injury

- $500,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury

- $20,00.00 per occurrence for property damage

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Base Operations for

PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS

SERVICES

20 April 2022

U.S. ARMY GARRISON FORT DEVENS

30 QUEBEC STREET

DEVENS, MA 01434

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

1.2 Objectives

1.3 Climatic Conditions

1.4 Facility Access

1.5 Traffic Flow

1.6 Drainage

1.7 Restoration of Landscape Damage

1.8 Dust Suppression

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Description of Services

2.1.1 Non-Personal Services

General Information

2.1.3 Place of Performance and Hours of Operation

Federal Holidays Travel/Temporary Duty Emergency Services

2.1.7 Contract Administration and management

2.1.8 COR/ACOR Functions

2.1.9 Quality Control (QC)

2.1.10 Subcontract Management

2.1.11 Contractor Employees

2.1.12 Business Relations

2.2 NA

2.3 NA

2.4 NA

2.5 Special Requirements

2.5.1 Security

2.5.3 Safety

2.5.4 Training, Physical Requirements, or other Expertise Required

2.5.5 Environmental Requirements

2.5.6 Contingency Plans

2.6 Job Order Contract (JOC) Quality Assurance (QA)/Inspection Support

2.6.1 Project Support

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS

3.1 High Level Objectives (HLO)

3.1.1 Performance Task Requirements, Standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs)

3.2 Transition

3.3 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA)

3.3.1 Reporting Labor Hours

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS) MATRIX

Quality Assurance Quality Control Plan (QCP)

5.0 COMMON LEVELS OF SERVICE (CLS)

6.0 DELIVERABLES

7.0 RELATED DOCUMENTS

7.1 Definitions and Acronyms

7.1.1 Definitions

7.1.2 Acronyms

7.2 Applicable Directives, Publications

7.3 Technical Exhibit (TE)

7.4 Government-Furnished Material (GFM)/Property (GFP)/Equipment (GFE)

7.4.1 Utilities

Contractor-Furnished Material (CFM)/Property (CFP)/Equipment (CFE)

7.5.1 Contractor-Furnished Material and Responsibilities

7.5.2 Contractor-Furnished Items

7.5.3. Contractor Facilities

7.6 U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage Determination (WD)

Introduction. This is a non-personal services contract to provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and perform all operations and services to act as the Public Water System Certified Operator for the water systems described herein. 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. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary as defined in this PWS.

Background. The U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Fort Devens Directorate of Public Works (DPW) has full responsibility for Real Property administration and Base Operations (BASOPS) support for U.S. Army Garrison Fort Devens. Inherent in this responsibility is the need to provide potable water for the base, which includes the use of drinking water systems located on the Fort Devens South Post. Fort Devens is located in Devens, MA in northern Worcester and western Middlesex counties and surrounded by the towns of Ayer, Shirley, Lancaster, and Harvard and consists of approximately 5,196 acres which is divided into four noncontiguous parcels including the Main Post, 3400 area, Airfield, and South Post. The 4,880 acre South Post is used for field training. The population base consists of approximately 2 military, Government civilian, and Contactor personnel, as well as 0 resident family members.

Within the South Post Area, also known as the Range Complex, USAG Fort Devens owns several drinking water systems consisting of water wells, pipelines, storage tanks, treatment facilities and pump systems. The systems are collectively classified as a Transient Non- Community Water System with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Public Water System ID No. 2147006. The system includes the facilities described below and shown on the attached water distribution map.

Well OFT (O1G): The well is a 6-inch diameter steel cased gravel packed 63.7- foot deep screened well with a pumping capacity of 3 gpm. It is located on Dixie Road where the well head is enclosed in a subgrade vault. Well water is piped underground to a mechanical room located in Training Facility 11 (FAC-11) located at Building 4322 on Dixie Road. The mechanical room houses pump controls, a pressure tank, and a liquid chlorinator. The well is registered with MassDEP under the Transient Non-Community Water System No. 2147006 as Well 01G.

Well D1 (O2G): The well is a 12-inch by 8-inch diameter steel cased gravel packed 60.2-foot deep screened well with a pumping capacity of 25 gallons per minute (gpm). It is located on Dixie Road. The well head is enclosed in a subgrade vault that also houses pump controls, a pressure tank, and a liquid chlorinator. Well water is piped beneath Dixie Road to the bulk water supply point at Building 4329 where it feeds two hydrants. The well is registered with MassDEP under the Transient Non-Community Water System No.

2147006 as Well 02G.

Well 03G: The well is an 8-inch steel cased by 6-inch polyvinylchloride (PVC) gravel packed 118-foot deep screened well with a pumping capacity of approximately 30 gpm.

The above grade well head is located approximately 300 feet south west of Building 4217 on Jackson Road. Well water is piped underground to a mechanical room and utility mezzanine in Building 4217 that houses pump controls, a pressure tank, and a liquid chlorinator. The water supply then also connects to building 4233. The well is registered with MassDEP under the Transient Non- Community Water System No. 2147006 as Well 03G.

Training Area 9A (O4G): The Base Camp Integration Laboratory (BCIL) is located in South Post Training Area 9A on Bivouac Road. This 16-inch steel gravel packed 38 foot deep screened well has a pumping capacity of 20 gpm. The above grade well head is located approximately 500 feet north east of the treatment building. Raw well water is piped underground to a treatment building that houses a WaterSoft commercial reactor calcite filtration system, WaterSoft twin alternating water softener system, a pressure tank, booster pumps and a liquid chlorinator. The well is currently registered with MassDEP under the Transient Non-Community Water System No. 2147006 as Well 04G.

Trainfire Road Well (O5G): This 12-inch by 6-inch steel gravel packed 88-foot deep screened well has a pumping capacity of 25 gpm. The above grade well head is located approximately 150 feet west of Trainfire Road and 200 feet north of the FBI Classroom Building (629 Trainfire Road – Building FBI05). Raw well water is piped underground to a treatment building that houses pump controls, a pressure tank, booster pumps, bag filters, granular activated carbon filters, and a liquid chlorinator. Treated water is then piped underground from the treatment building to the FBI Classroom Building. The well is currently registered with MassDEP under the Transient Non-Community Water System No. 2147006 as Well 05G.

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 to include, but not limited to, the publications in Section 7, Related Documents. The Contractor will provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and perform all operations and services to act as the Public Water System Certified Operator for the water systems described herein in. Work will be performed in accordance with the requirements included in this performance work statement, Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army (DA) Directives, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulation 310 CMR

22.00 Drinking Water Regulations. The Contractor shall perform the specific tasks and functions detailed below and in Section 6.0 Deliverables.

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 public water system operations, well system sampling and testing, annual reporting, training area 9A system operations, training area 9A sampling and analysis, and unscheduled services and their component needs, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices.

Climatic Conditions. The average annual rainfall is 47.9 inches; with the wettest months being March - July. The average annual snowfall is 53.2 inches, with snowfall expected during the period of October - April. The average frost-free period (growing season) during the year is about 153 days. The first killing frost may be expected about October 5th, and the last killing frost generally occurs in May 4th. The average annual maximum and minimum temperatures are approximately 83° and 18° degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. Monthly normal temperatures ranged from a low of 18° degrees in the month of January to a high of 83° degrees in the month of July. Summer temperatures often reach 73° degrees Fahrenheit, while sub-freezing weather is common during the winter months.

1.4 Facility Access. The Contractor shall ensure access to all fire detection and suppression systems in case of emergencies or for other Fire Department purposes. The Contractor shall inform the Fire Department point-of-contact (POC), prior to outages that will impact the function of the system, special problems or circumstances, which require Fire Department inspection. The Fire Department will reset alarm systems to operational status.

1.5 Traffic Flow. The Contractor shall maintain the free flow of traffic during surfaced area maintenance. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO), in writing, a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of any scheduled closure of streets.

Emergency road closures shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR).

1.6 Drainage. NA

1.7 Restoration of Landscape Damage. Trees or other landscape features damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored at no additional cost to the Government.

The COR/ACOR will decide the method of restoration for trees or whether damaged trees will be removed.

1.8 Dust Suppression. The Contractor shall perform dust suppression as directed by the COR/ACOR.

2.0 Requirements.

2.1 Description of Services. 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.The personnel rendering the services are not subject; either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 37.104, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

2.1.2 General Information.2.1.2.1 Period of Performance (PoP). The PoP consists of Base plus four years. The PoP is as follows:

Phase-in/out Period Base Period 5/28/2023 – 5/27/2024 Option Period I 5/28/2024 – 5/27/2025 Option Period II 5/28/2025 – 5/27/2026 Option Period III 5/28/2026 – 5/27/2027 Option Period IV 5/28/2027 – 5/27/2028

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 the locations listed in Section 6.0 Deliverables.

2.1.3.2 Hours of Operation. The Government's regular (normal) hours are from 0700 – 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).

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

2.1.4.1 The Contractor shall provide personnel support within (5) hours of notification outside the normal hours of operation as required, including holidays, to support the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) mission. Prior to performance of services outside the locally established hours of operation, the Contractor shall request and obtain, in writing, approval from the KO. 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. If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions for continued operations, then the Contractor shall notify the KO if inclement weather suspends operations within (2) hours. The Contractor shall resume operations with KO approval.

2.1.5 Travel/Temporary Duty. N/A

2.1.6 Emergency Services. NA

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 KO or 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 KO and 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 KO. 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 KO 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 (KO). The KO 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 KO.

In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO.

Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes. The KO will approve all submittals and plans required in this PWS.

2.1.7.3.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The KO 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 KO 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.

2.1.7.3.2.1 COR Authority. A letter of designation will be issued to the COR/ACOR by the KO. A copy of the letter will be sent to the Contractor. The letter of designation states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR/ACOR, especially with regard to changes in cost, price estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR/ACOR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions with regard to cost, quantity, or schedule of the resulting order.

2.1.7.3.3. The Contractor shall not in any way represent the United States (U.S.)

Government, or that it has the authority to contract or procure supplies for the account of the United States of America (USA).

2.1.8 COR/ACOR Functions. The COR/ACOR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR/ACOR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements; monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

2.1.9 Quality Control (QC). Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) five (5) business days before contract start. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a QCP that is acceptable to the KO. Changes to the Contractor’s QCP shall be submitted to the KO for review and approval within five (5) business days prior to implementation.

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 KO. 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 have and maintain an AT Level I Awareness training at time of the contract start date and for the life of the contract.

AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at. This standard language text is for Contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. 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.

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 Certain administrative personnel will require a Common Access Card (CAC) to access Government systems. CAC permits installation access to all contract employees. These persons shall have, at a minimum, a favorable National Agency Check

(NAC).

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 KO 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).

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 15 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 NA

2.3 NA

2.4 NA

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. The Contractor shall register all Contractor-owned or operated vehicles and trailers operating on the installation within 30 working days of contract start date. The Contractor shall complete all applications with the Provost Marshal Vehicle Registration section located in Building (Front gate – Access Control Point). Evidence of vehicle ownership and vehicle liability insurance must be presented upon application of vehicle registration.

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. N/A

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.

2.5.3 Safety. The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government and Contractor property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program.

2.5.3.1 Safety Plan. The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety program for its employees. The Contractor shall submit the Safety Plan to the KO for review and acceptance within ten (10) days of commencement of work. Revisions shall be submitted five (5) calendar days prior to the effective date of change.

2.5.3.2 Occupational Safety and Health. The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives.

2.5.4 Training, Physical Requirements, or other Expertise Required.

2.5.4.1 The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor’s employees and associated subcontractors are certified or licensed in the specific areas required by the State of Massachusetts. The Contractor shall ensure employees are certified or licensed in the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) areas required. The Contractor shall ensure all required documentation of certification or licensure for Contractor personnel are filed with the COR/ACOR within twenty-four (24) hours prior to employees commencing performance.

2.5.5 Environmental Requirements.

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 of time 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 Spill Plan. The Contractor shall notify the COR/ACOR within one (1) hour, if the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances, i.e., substances listed in 40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification. The Contractor shall submit a Spill Plan to the KO for approval within thirty (30) days of contract award IAW Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan.

2.5.6 Contingency Plans.

2.5.6.1 General. The Contractor shall establish, maintain, and implement contingency plans for mobilization, disaster, and labor dispute contingencies. The plans shall assume no Government support to the Contractor workforce. The Contractor shall, within thirty

(30) days of contract award, designate in writing a single contact Designated Contingency Coordinator (DCC) within the Contractor’s organization. The DCC shall participate and coordinate with the installation contingency and mobilization planning activities. The DCC shall participate in the installation mobilization planning and execution conferences; and shall modify and maintain appropriate Contractor contingency plans to compliment or enhance corresponding installation plans. The Contractor shall submit all plans to the KO for approval.

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 KO 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. NA

3.0 Performance Requirements and Standards.

3.1 High Level Objectives (HLO).

3.1.1 Performance Task Requirements, Standards and Acceptable Quality Levels

(AQLs).

3.1.1.1 Damage Caused by Contractor. Damages caused by Contractor employees shall be repaired at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall notify the COR/ACOR and return the damaged area to its previous condition. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the repair work including cultivating and applying seed, sprigging, or placing sod. The Contractor shall maintain all turf repair work to ensure successful growth.

3.1.1.1.2 Damage Report. The Contractor shall submit a monthly damage report to the COR/ACOR that annotates the damage, corrective action, and date corrected.

3.2 Transition (Phase In/Phase Out). The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Phase In/Phase Out Plan to be implemented by the Contractor. The Contractor shall have key personnel on board, during the 30 day transition period. The plan shall specify a training program and a date for transferring responsibilities for the work and shall be subject to the KO's approval. The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in and phase-out period to ensure that the services are maintained at the required level of proficiency.

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 KO 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.

Required Services

Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Method of Surveillance

Incentive (Positive and/or

Negative)

# 1.

Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished meets all maintenance and repair standards listed in TE 03 and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and directives to include, but not limited to applicable publications in Section 7, Related Documents.

The Contractor shall provide services IAW PWS, para. 1.2.

2% Deviation from performance Standard;

% calculated by dividing the number of defects by the number of observations.

Random Sampling and Customer Complaints;

Inspections and complaint validations performed by the COR/ACOR.

Contractor compliance rate shall be utilized as objective evidence of contract compliance and documented into the CPAR System;

Contractor shall re-perform the service.

# 2.

The Program Manager shall be available after normal duty hours to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations.

The Contractor shall provide a central point of contact IAW PWS, para.

2.1.4.1.

Zero Deviation from performance standard

100% daily and verification/confirmation by the COR/ACOR.

Non-conforming services will result in Non- Conforming Reports issued to Contractor and potential negative CPARS report.

#3.

The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan approved by the KO.

The Contractor shall provide a

QCP IAW PWS,

para, 4.2.

Zero Deviation standard.

Review and acceptance by the by the KO on submission of QCP and each revised QCP.

Non-conforming services will result in Non- Conforming Reports issued and a potential negative CPARS narrative.

# 4.

The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security.

Employee conduct complies with 41 U.S.C. 423, Procurement Integrity, IAW PWS para.

2.1.11.1.6.

Zero Deviation…