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Statement of Work

Replacement Hardware and Software With Installation For Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner 1 at Tobyhanna Army Depot

1. SCOPE

1.1 This statement of work describes the minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, installation and calibration of new hardware and software as well as selection, installation and calibration of commercial hardware to replace existing hardware and software that are part of Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner #1 at Tobyhanna Army Depot.

2. BACKGROUND

2.1 The replacement hardware will increase the vertical scanning plane from 18 feet to 23 feet and provide an antenna performance measuring system that will have the capability to measure pulsed radio frequency (RF) signals. The replacement software and range computer will allow the existing Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner system to communicate with the replacement scanner hardware and antenna measurement system.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The contractor shall design, manufacture and deliver the following hardware:

(1 ea.) Twenty three foot tall vertical tower to replace the existing 18 foot tower.

(1 ea.) Roll axis motor to allow 360 degree spinning of the RF probe.

(1 ea.) Four axis (x,y,z,roll) scanner motion controller to replace the existing motion controller.

(1 ea.) Pulsed RF sub-system to synchronize replacement VNA, antenna under test and near field scanner for pulsed RF measurements.

(1 ea.) Coaxial RF switch to switch between transmit and receive measurements.

3.2 The contractor shall replace existing antenna performance measuring system components with the following:

(1 ea.) Vector network analyzer (VNA) with following features:

- Two port configurable test set

- Frequency offset.

- Separate IF inputs

- Frequency range of 10 MHz to 26 GHz.

- Ability to measure pulsed RF signals.

- Dynamic range > 60 dB in pulsed RF mode for duty cycles as low as .1%.

- Four internal pulse generators.

- Rack mount kit.

- Factory verification of calibration.

(2 ea.) RF coaxial cables connecting VNA to Probe as well as VNA to Antenna Under Test.

(1 ea.) Antenna Measurement Workstation with a desktop computer having the following features:

- Loaded with the Windows 10 operating system.

- Loaded with latest version of Microsoft Office.

- Loaded with latest NSI-MI software to control all near field scanner hardware and VNA.

- Solid State Hard Drive with 1 TB of disk space.

- Keyboard, mouse and monitor.

3.3 The contractor will deliver, install, and integrate the replacement hardware and software into the existing Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner system. Location will be at Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner #1 in Tobyhanna Army Depot.

3.4 The contractor will mechanically and electrically calibrate the finished Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner system to NSI-MI specifications.

3.5 Contractor shall train Tobyhanna Army Depot range personnel on the new pulsed RF sub system components and capabilities.

See section 9 for details.

3.6 Contractor shall provide a detailed block diagram of the new Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner system complete with parts list.

4. DELIVERY

4.1 The contractor shall build suitable packing crates and deliver all hardware and software directly to Planar Antenna Near Field

Scanner #1 at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The contractor will be responsible for any hardware damaged during transit.

4.2 Delivery shall occur within 7 months of contract award.

4.3 A packing list of each item within a crate shall be attached to each crate delivered.

4.4 Each crate shall have a shipping label addressed to:

Tobyhanna Army Depot 11 Hap Arnold Blvd Tobyhanna, PA 18466

ATTN:

Phone:

Email:

5. DELIVERABLE ITEMS

5.1 (1 ea.) Twenty three foot tall vertical tower.

5.2 (1 ea.) Roll axis motor.

5.3 (1 ea.) Four axis (x,y,z,roll) scanner motion controller..

5.4 (1 ea.) VNA based pulsed RF sub-system.

5.5 (1 ea.) Coaxial RF switch

5.6 (1 ea.) Vector network analyzer (VNA) with features shown in section 3.2.1 .

5.7 (2 ea.) RF coaxial cables : VNA to Probe and VNA to AUT.

5.8 (1 ea.) Antenna Measurement Workstation having features shown in section 3.2.3 .

5.9 (1 ea.) Detailed block diagram of the new Planar Near Field Antenna Scanner system complete with parts list.

5.10 (1 ea.) Hard copy (CD or DVD) of latest NSI-MI software.

6. INSTALLATION

6.1 Contractor shall install, integrate and calibrate all new hardware and software with existing Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner hardware within 2 months after delivery deliverable items. Full integration and calibration of the Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner system as well as on-site training shall be completed within 2 weeks of scheduled installation date.

6.2 Contractor shall be responsible for all tools necessary to complete removal and installation of all Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner hardware to include lifting equipment.

6.3 All hardware removed from the existing Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner will remain the property of Tobyhanna Army Depot.

Disposition of all removed hardware will be the responsibility of Tobyhanna Army Depot.

7. TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

7.1 Contractor shall be capable of performing calibration in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST). The Contractor shall be accredited to either ANSI-Z540 and/or ISO 17025. If required, Tobyhanna can request the Contractors’ registrar certification documentation. All equipment shall be calibrated using the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) documentation, standards and procedures. Additionally, calibrations and certifications shall come with detailed reports or what is known as “as found-as left” data and shall also include certificates and stickers, where applicable.

7.2 The finished Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner shall undergo a planarity test across the entire 18” x 23” scan plane. Contractor shall correct any x, y, and z planarity errors to NSI-MI specifications.

7.3 A final RF performance test shall be performed in accordance with NSI-MI Acceptance Test Procedure for Standalone VNA RF Systems (ATP-364). All sections of the ATP excluding 4.6 and 4.7 apply. Swept frequency patterns of standard gain horn (SGH) antennas in S-Band, X-Band and Ku-Band shall be taken and compared for repeatability. Two measurements of each SGH are taken using continuous wave RF and two measurements of each SGH are taken using pulsed RF. The four measurements of each SGH are compared to each other and must pass the repeatability specification in ATP-364.

7.4 Contractor shall provide a full report showing:

7.4.1 Control Interface Verification results from Section 4 of ATP-364.

7.4.2 RF System Performance Verification results from Section 5 of ATP-364.

7.4.3 Planarity measurements before and after correction along with NSI-MI specification.

7.4.4 Plots of all CW and pulsed SGH patterns with subtraction plots.

7.5 Contractor shall provide dated calibration stickers to place on the calibrated system and a certificate stating that the near field antenna pattern measurement system has passed all acceptance criteria in the planarity check and ATP-364.

The calibration shall be valid for a period of one year.

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

8.1 Tobyhanna Army Depot will furnish the S-Band, X-Band, and Ku-Band standard gain horns (SGHs) with a fixture to hold it where needed for acceptance testing at Tobyhanna Army Depot. These SGHs are not for the factory acceptance test at NSI-MI as they already possess the same standard gain horns.

9. TECHNICAL TRAINING

9.1 The contractor shall allow all TYAD range personnel to observe, learn and ask questions during the entire Near Field Range equipment installation and commissioning.

9.2 The contractor shall provide a full day of formal on-site training within one work day (excludes holidays and weekends) of passing all acceptance tests. One half of the day shall be in a classroom environment and the other half will be hands-on in the Near Field Antenna Measurement Range.

Formal training shall include:

- NSI2000 Software Overview

- System Hardware Overview

- RF Sub-System Overview

- Scanner Control Operation

- System Safety

- System Maintenance

10. WARRANTY AND SUPPORT

10.1 The contractor shall warrant all deliverable products to be free from defects in material, workmanship and title under ordinary and intended use and will conform in all material respects to its published specifications, current at the time of shipment, and that any included services will be performed in a professional, workmanlike manner.

10.2 The warranty period for all deliverable hardware begins after finished Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner system has passed all acceptance criteria in the planarity test and ATP-364. The warranty for all deliverable hardware shall extend to one year from that date.

10.3 Software support will be available 1 year after finished Planar Antenna Near Field Scanner system has passed all acceptance criteria in the planarity test and ATP-364. An NSI-MI point of contact (POC) with contact information (telephone, email) shall be provided to TYAD personnel for software support. The NSI-MI POC shall respond to TYAD request for software support within 24 hours of request.

10.4 The contractor shall provide a copy of all warranties to Tobyhanna Army Depot upon completion of acceptance testing.

11. INVOICING/WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF):

Invoicing must be IAW DFARS 252.232-7006. Tobyhanna COR to be provided at time of award.

12. BUY AMERICAN ACT (BAA):

The items specified in this SOW were compiled IAW FAR and DFARS Part 25 foreign acquisition and are in full compliance of all applicable regulations, including but not limited to, the BAA.

13. TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION - CONTRACTING OFFICER'S INSTRUCTION:

In accordance with the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution, Federal Acquisition Regulations and Pennsylvania State Law, Tobyhanna Army Depot, as an instrumentality of the United States Government, is generally immune from taxation by State and local jurisdictions. In lieu of an exemption certificate, and as provided for in paragraph 1.b. of Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax Regulation Number 200, it is suggested that you retain a copy of this purchase order and this notice as documentary evidence that Tobyhanna Army Depot is immune from State and local taxation. If your state is other than Pennsylvania and requires certification other than this form, or should you have questions concerning the parameters of immunity from taxation, contact the person identified as the contract administrator in the contract.

14. CONTRACTOR TRAINING REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT (AT/OPSEC)

14.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I

This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 6 months after contract start date. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or Contracting Officer, within 2 weeks after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://Jkodirect.jten.mil/ for CAC holders.

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html for non CAC holders.

14.2 iWATCH Training This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 6 months of contract award with the results reported to the COR not later than 7 months after contract award.

14.3 For contracts that require a formal OPSEC program:

The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 530-1.

14.4 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area:

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall 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 (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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.

14.5 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation:

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

15. DELIVERIES TO TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT (TYAD) - CONTRACTING OFFICER'S INSTRUCTIONS

DELIVERIES TO TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT (TYAD)

This applies to any contract with a ship to DoDAAC of W25G1V or SW310Z

Contractors must notify their shipper of the following:

Deliveries of W25G1V material going to Central Receiving, ASRS, 1C6, or SW310Z material going to Warehouse 7, Bay 5, need to be scheduled utilizing the Carrier Appointment System (CAS). The carriers must register to use the website. The registration process takes approx 2-3 weeks.

https://eta.sddc.army.mil/ETASSOPortal/default.aspx https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html https://eta.sddc.army.mil/ETASSOPortal/default.aspx

Appointments can be scheduled 24 hours in advance up to two weeks in advance. Contractors that use UPS and FedEx Small Parcel carriers do not have to schedule their deliveries through CAS. Shipping and receiving hours for Tobyhanna Army Depot Central Receiving are from 0730 hours to 1500 hours, Monday thru Friday (except on Federal Holidays). If additional information is needed regarding scheduling deliveries, you can contact John Hopkins (570)615-6030.

Shipments being delivered by multi-axle vehicles must enter and exit via the TYAD Truck gate, located on Squire Street. Hours of operation for the Truck gate are M-F 0730 until 1530. The Truck gate is closed on Federal Holidays and weekends. Shipments being delivered by standard sized vehicles not exceeding 10 feet in height can use the Main gate, but must obtain a visitors pass and vehicle pass from the Security Office, Building 20.

(In either instance, the driver of the vehicle must be in possession of valid vehicle insurance, registration, driver's license with proper endorsement for the size vehicle they are driving, bill of lading/purchase order that shows the contractor/vendor company name, telephone number, point of contact, type of goods and where the delivery is being made at TYAD.)

(End of Note)

16. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS -

The contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

(a) WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State Worker's Compensation and Occupational Disease Statutes. If the Employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except then contract operations are so commingled with a contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit Worker's Compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) GENERAL LIABILITY. Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence shall be required. Property Damage Liability Insurance is not normally required.

(c) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY. Automobile Liability Insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy is required. The policy shall provide for Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for Bodily Injury and $20,000 per occurrence for Property Damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

17. VISITOR RESTRICTIONS -

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT ON-SITE CONTRACTOR WORKFORCE AND VISITOR

RESTRICTIONS

1. NON-RESIDENT/NON-IMMIGRANT ALIENS

a. All non-resident/non-immigrant aliens must have approval prior to being permitted access to Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).

Such approval must be obtained by requesting access through the following: apply at the alien-resident’s embassy; proceed to the U.S. Embassy; proceed to the Department of the Army; proceed to Army Materiel Command; proceed to U.S.

Communications-Electronics Command; proceed to TYAD.

b. All non-resident/non-immigrant aliens granted access to TYAD are required to be escorted by Government personnel. One Government escort can accommodate a maximum of two non-resident/non-immigrant aliens.

c. Due to limited availability of Government personnel, contractors shall not be permitted to employ non-resident/non-immigrant aliens as part of the contractor’s on-site workforce. Limited exceptions to this restriction may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Such exceptions shall only be considered where a specialized skill or trade is not otherwise available, and even under such circumstances would only be considered for very limited duration, e.g., a few hours/days. However, even if limited exception is considered, access may still be denied. Contractors whose personnel are either denied entry to TYAD or permitted limited entry to TYAD due to the security requirements pertaining to non-resident aliens/non-immigrants are not relieved of their obligation to provide the required contract performance and must do so at no additional cost to the Government. Any contractor failing to perform or that fails to perform in a timely manner under such circumstances may be terminated for default or other contractual remedies as appropriate.

d. Due to limited availability of Government personnel, visitors requiring escort may not be permitted access, or access may be limited to a certain time and duration.

2. FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMAL ESCORTED SITE VISITS

Resident aliens (immigrants) in possession of a valid Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card (“Green Card”), are not required to obtain approval as set forth in paragraph 1.a. above (but see paragraph 5, below). Such individuals must have proper identification in addition to a valid form I-551 in their physical possession at all times while at TYAD. Individuals lacking proper identification and valid form I-555 will be denied access to TYAD.

3. SECURITY SEARCHES, IN-PROCESSING, AND SECURITY SCREENING

All persons seeking entrance to TYAD must submit to and comply with all security standards and requirements in force at the time such persons are seeking entry. All visitors and contractors, regardless of resident status or citizenship, will be subject to vehicle search and intense in-processing by TYAD Security personnel prior to being granted access to TYAD. This security screening process may be time consuming and access may be delayed or denied.

Any Contractors who will be working on site, company representatives who will be visiting periodically, and any companies or contractors requesting or requiring TYAD badges for other business reasons must submit a completed TYAD form 648-C to their contract or depot point of contact. The completed form must be submitted at least five (5) workdays in advance of on-site performance for each employee intended for onsite performance or five (5) workdays in advance of visits or other business at the depot. Any contractor employee (s) already on site who have not been screened, will be subject to security screening. This requirement is inclusive of on-site supervisory or managerial personnel and sub-contractor personnel that the Contractor anticipates will be performing work or visiting on-site. This security screening does not relieve the contractor of any responsibilities to conduct thorough pre-employment background checks and drug screening. Contractor workers will not be granted access to the work site until security screening is completed and access is approved. Any contractor personnel on site who fail screening will not be permitted further access to TYAD.

4. SUBMISSION OF BIDS OR PROPOSALS

Bidders/offerors who hand carry bids or quotes do so at their own risk. Bidders/offerors are solely responsible for the timely submission of bids /proposals/quotations, any delays security measures notwithstanding.

5. CONTRACTOR ON-SITE WORKFORCE – ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. This section is in addition to the requirements above regarding non-resident aliens (non-immigrants) for on-site performance.

Prior to the commencement of performance under the contract and within seven (7) workdays of contract award, the Contractor shall submit to the Chief, Security Division, Tobyhanna Army Depot, a roster of all contractor personnel, inclusive of on-site supervisory or managerial personnel and sub-contractor personnel, that the Contractor anticipates will be performing work on-site. The roster shall indicate which individuals are U.S. citizens and which are resident aliens (immigrants). The following documentation shall accompany the roster for each individual named on the roster as a resident alien (immigrant):

a) A copy of a verifiable form of identification, such as a driver’s license or a passport; and

b) A copy of a valid Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card (“Green Card”).

Contractors who fail to identify any and all resident aliens (immigrants) who will be used for on-site performance and who will seek access to Tobyhanna Army Depot as a worker for or through the contractor, inclusive of managerial and subcontractor personnel, may be subject to civil and criminal penalties and sanctions as well as contract remedies.

B. Within five (5) workdays of the submission of the roster, documentation, and TYAD form 648-C, the Government will have completed the security check and the Contractor shall be notified whether all listed personnel will be permitted to work on-site.

However, actual access to Tobyhanna Army Depot by the roster personnel will remain contingent upon such resident alien (immigrant) individuals presenting two (2) forms of identification as they process into the Depot through the Security building: a valid Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card (“Green Card”) in addition to at least one other verifiable form of identification.

C. The roster that the Contractor submits is amendable. However, up to five (5) workdays will be required to perform a security check on any personnel added to the roster. The Contractor is urged to include contingency or “back-up” personnel in the original roster in order to avoid delays due to roster amendment.

D. Contractors whose personnel are denied entry to TYAD due to the security requirements are not relieved of their obligation to provide the required contract performance and must do so at no additional cost to the Government. Any contractor failing to perform or that fails to perform in a timely manner under such circumstances may be terminated for default or be subject to other contractual remedies as appropriate.

18. Standard Specifications for Projects Under the National Environmental Policy Act in Accordance with 32 CFR 651 Proponent

ELTY-ISR-E

****Spill Response Procedures 1-2-3****

1. Stop work

2. Call 911

3. Evacuate Area

*********Damaged Asbestos?*********

Call Environmental Branch (EB) at 615-

*******Environmental Questions?******

Call EB 615-7098

1. Air Pollution Control

The contractor must control fugitive emissions, including dust, during the course of their contract. The contractor must obtain approval from the Environmental Branch (EB) prior to exhausting equipment to the outside. The contractor must not allow any pollutant or particulate matter to be released to the atmosphere at levels that are visible from outside of Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The contractor must not perform work that will release pollutants or particulate matter to the atmosphere when the wind speed exceeds ten miles per hour and will result in adverse effects to the surrounding areas. TYAD will monitor the wind speed; it is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain wind speed information through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

2. Asbestos

The contractor must ensure that all materials used in the performance of this contract are asbestos-free.

Unless specified in the contract, the contractor must not disturb any existing Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) in the performance of this contract. If ACM, or suspect ACM might be disturbed in performance of this contract, the contractor must avoid coming in contact with the material and immediately notify the COR and the Contract Administrator in writing. The COR must coordinate with EB to have the material tested to determine if there is ACM. If the material is determined to be ACM and the contractor cannot avoid disturbing the material, the COR will notify the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will direct a change pursuant to the contract clauses entitled “Changes” and “Differing Site Conditions.” If ACM, or suspect ACM has been disturbed, the contractor must immediately notify the COR and call the EB. The contractor will shut down and not move any equipment or supplies near the damaged ACM. The contractor will evacuate all non-contaminated contractor personnel from the immediate vicinity. Any contractor personnel thought to be contaminated with asbestos must remain in the area until the EB responds. If the damaged material is determined to be ACM and there is potential for further damage, the Contracting Officer will direct a change pursuant to the clauses of the contract clauses entitled “Changes” and “Differing Site Conditions.”

Asbestos abatement required under the contract as originally awarded must be in accordance with United Facilities Guide Specification 02 83 14 00 10 and as otherwise required in the contract. Asbestos abatement not required under the contract as originally awarded, can be incorporated into the existing contract via contract modification, or by the Government taking responsibility for the asbestos abatement. The method of acquiring the abatement is at the discretion of the Government. The contractor must have an asbestos abatement work plan that has been approved by EB prior to beginning any asbestos abatement work.

3. Backflow

The contractor shall have a backflow prevention device installed on all contractor equipment that is connected to Tobyhanna Army Depot’s (TYAD) water distribution system. The contractor shall have a water meter installed to monitor water consumption during all phases of the contract. Water use will be reported monthly to the Environmental Branch.

4. Burning

The contractor must not burn refuse and debris anywhere on TYAD.

5. Buy Recycled-Content Materials

The Contractor must comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Section 6002 (42 U.S.C. 6962, Federal Procurement) in the acquisition of materials with recycled content to meet the standards of Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade; March 19, 2015. Specific designated items in this contract for which recycled content standards have been established have been set forth in the specification (e.g., insulation, roofing materials, carpet, carpet pad, paint, floor tiles, shower and restroom dividers). Recovered Material Certification: As required by the RCRA, the contractor must certify that the percentage of recovered materials to be used in the performance of the contract will be at least the amount required by the applicable contract specifications (see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provision 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification). Prior to application for final payment, the contractor must provide a report in accordance with FAR Clause 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Designated Items, to the Contracting Office. Compliance with this program does not relieve the contractor from meeting all other specification requirements.

6. Cultural Resources

The contractor must not adversely affect any property listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or properties eligible for inclusion on the NRHP without consultation and approval from the EB through the COR. If there is a discovery of any historic properties, including archeological sites and graveyards, work will cease immediately until requirements of National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, have been met. All archaeological artifacts found at TYAD or TYAD-controlled properties are U. S.

Government property until a determination is made otherwise.

7. Demolition Notification

If a project involves the demolition of any load-bearing structural members, whether or not asbestos is present, 25 days prior to the demolition, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Asbestos Abatement and Demolition/Renovation Notification Form 2700-FM-BAQ0021 must be submitted to EB as specified in the Unified Facilities Guide Specification 02 82 13.00 10. The contractor may obtain a copy of the form from the EB.

https://www.fedcenter.gov/Documents/index.cfm?id=30257&pge_id=1606 https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2010-title42/pdf/USCODE-2010-title42-chap82-subchapVI-sec6962.pdf https://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/eo13693/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/View/Collection-9101 https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2002%2082%2013.00%2010.pdf

8. Drinking Water

The contractor must not perform any work on the TYAD potable water system prior to obtaining approval from the EB and the Installation Planning and Maintenance Division certified operator through the COR. If a permit is required due to construction or proposed chemical feed changes, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain all permits associated with the project. Permit applications will first be reviewed and approved by the Environmental Branch before being submitted to regulatory authorities. Any piping or additions added to the TYAD water system must be disinfected following American Water Works Association circular C651-14 "Disinfecting Water Mains." Construction will be kept outside of drinking water wellhead protection zones when feasible. All new buildings and remodeled buildings will be equipped with a water meter that can easily be read from the exterior of the building.

9. Endangered Species

The contractor is responsible for meeting requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The contractor must not disturb any endangered species, their habitat or offspring during the implementation of this contract.

10. Emergency/Spills

All emergencies and spills must be reported to the TYAD Fire Department by calling 911 from a TYAD phone or (570) 615-7300. If a 911 call is placed on a cell phone, the call will go to the Monroe County Emergency Office. Notify the Monroe County Emergency Office that you are at TYAD and the call will be forwarded to TYADs Fire Department. The contractor must ensure all personnel working on site are trained in the proper procedure according to 29 CFR 1910.120 (if applicable) to initiate a spill response to handle the hazardous substances they are working with. The contractor will take the necessary actions to prevent and contain spills of hazardous materials.

11. Energy Efficiency

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 109 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require all new construction at federal facilities to be 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1. Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 104 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require all new equipment to be Energy Star qualified when available. This is applicable to heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, plumbing, building materials, lighting, commercial food service equipment and appliances.

12. Environmental Automation and Control Systems The contractor will not alter, modify, remove or tamper with any environmental automation or control system unless previous arrangement have been made with EB. This includes sensors, programmable logic controllers, equipment housing, power supplies, meters or other hardware/sensor technology.

13. Erosion and Sedimentation Control

The contractor shall protect streams, lakes and wetlands from sediment discharges caused by the contractor's activities. The contractor shall also provide (where applicable) an erosion and sedimentation control plan in compliance with state and local laws and regulations, to the COR for approval prior to executing any soil-disturbing activities. The contractor must submit a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) prior to any construction activity that encompasses more than one acre. All permits must be reviewed and approved by the EB prior to being sent to any regulatory authority. The contractor shall not disturb any wetlands. Contractor will remove all silt fencing and other temporary control measures once the site is stabilized. Contractor will remove all spoils from TYAD unless a previously approved disposal site has been established. The contract COR will be responsible for management and control of the spoils disposal site.

14. Fluorescent and Mercury-Bearing Lamps

The contractor is to collect, containerize, manage and recycle fluorescent and mercury-bearing lamps in accordance with 40 CFR 273, Standards for Universal Waste Management. A copy of the manifest/Bill of Lading must be given to the EB through the COR five days in advance of shipment by the contractor so that it can be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. The contractor must install low mercury bulbs when available.

15. Hazardous Materials Stored and Labeled

The contractor must ensure all hazardous materials (HM) at the work site are properly stored and labeled. The contractor must not leave any HM behind at the completion of the job for any reason. HM must not be stored outside without adequate secondary containment and shelter.

16. Hazardous Waste

The contractor must ensure that all hazardous wastes (HW) at the work site are properly stored and labeled in a pre-approved location designated by the EB. The contractor must provide copies of any shipping documents for HW/Universal Waste/Toxic Substances Control Act waste. If the TYAD EPA number is being used for shipping purposes, only EB is authorized to sign a manifest and the manifest (or copy) must be supplied prior to the day of shipment for review. The EB will keep originals. If HW or waste requiring special handling (e.g., asbestos) is being turned over to the government for disposal, the contactor must notify the EB through the COR when the waste is ready to be moved.

17. ISO 14001

TYAD is an ISO 14001 certified facility. All contractor and subcontractor employees on site must comply with TYAD Regulation 200-5, “Environmental Management System (EMS).” The contractor may obtain these regulations through the project COR.

18. Limit of Disturbance

The contractor must confine the limit of disturbance of the project to the smallest area possible.

19. Mercury-Bearing Equipment

The contractor must not install any equipment, switches, or devices (including thermostats) that contain mercury or lead.

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20. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

The contractor must submit SDSs for all hazardous materials proposed for use, including paints, solvents, adhesives, etc., to the EB through the COR five working days prior to material being brought on post. The contractor must keep a copy of all SDSs required for the project at the jobsite.

21. Migratory Bird Protection

The contractor is responsible for meeting requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (as amended). The contractor must not disturb any migratory bird, their nesting area or offspring during the implementation of this contract.

22. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits The contractor must not perform any work on existing NPDES structures or treatment units unless previously approved in writing by the Installation Planning and Maintenance Division certified operators and the Environmental Branch. This includes work within the sewage treatment plant, sewage lift stations, sewage conveyance pipes, Industrial Operations Facility pretreatment plant, and storm water sewer systems. If a permit is required, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain all permits prior to work being performed.

All permit application packages must first be reviewed by the Environmental Branch prior to being sent to any regulatory authority.

23. Net Zero Water

The contractor will minimize the use of potable water during the construction project. Water used during the construction project will be monitored and measured using portable water meters if possible. Installed restroom equipment will consist of high-efficiency fixtures that use reduced volumes of water. Employ strategies that in aggregate use 20% less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building after meeting the Energy Policy Act of 1992 fixture performance requirements. Automatic hands-free flushometers will not be used. Water-free urinals will not be used. Flushometers will be the piston variety that fail in the closed position. New building construction and renovations will include installation of a water meter that is capable of being read from the outside of the building.

24. Noise

The contractor must not allow the noise level to exceed 65 decibels at any point outside TYAD property. If noise levels exceed 65 decibels, a plan must be prepared by the contractor to mitigate the noise levels and submit to the EB for approval through the COR.

The contractor will monitor the fence line to confirm this limit.

25. Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)

The contractor must be responsible for ensuring that all personnel who perform maintenance and repair activities on refrigeration equipment have been trained and certified by an EPA-approved Section 608 program. The contractor must not use Class I or Class II ODS or install equipment that contains Class I or II ODS.

25. Paints

The contractor must not use paints containing zinc chromate or strontium chromate pigments and paints containing lead in excess of

0.06 percent by weight of the total nonvolatile content (calculated as lead metal).

26. Pest Management

At no time during the execution of this contract must the contractor provide a food source or harborage for any pests. The contractor must coordinate through the COR to the EB prior to application any pesticide usage. Pesticides are required to be approved by the EB. The contractor must report all usage of pesticides through the COR to the EB. After completion of the contract, the contractor must ensure there is no passage for pests to enter facilities or structures related to work performed by the contractor.

27. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

The contractor must not bring items containing PCBs onto TYAD. Light ballasts that are clearly marked "Contains no PCBs," or that are marked with a manufacture date after 1978 must be disposed of by the contractor as construction demolition debris. Any light ballast that is not marked as containing no PCBs that has a manufacture date prior to 1978, or that cannot be determined whether it contains PCBs, must be disposed of by the contractor at an approved and licensed facility for PCBs. The contractor must submit a shipping manifest and certificate of disposal of the PCB-containing items to the EB through the COR.

28. Recycling

The contractor must comply with TYADs general recycling plan for recyclable materials such as aluminum, steel, cardboard, paper, plastic and wood. The contractor should contact the EB for additional information on the recycling of materials through the COR. The COR will coordinate with EB to have the contractor recycle metals, cardboard, etc., through TYADs recycling program. All Construction and Demolition (C&D) material transferred from a construction project into the TYAD recycling program must be segregated and material type and weights submitted to the project COR for consolidation. Any material entering the TYAD recycling program that is not documented and properly reported will be absorbed into the TYAD recycling program and not count towards the C&D requirement of the project. Clean wood shall be recycled by the contractor off TYAD property.

29. Refuse and Construction Demolition Debris Removal and Disposal

During the performance of all construction, renovation and demolition projects, a minimum of 60 percent of all non-hazardous construction demolition debris shall be diverted from the landfill for reuse or recycling. The contractor shall provide written certification to the COR of the type and tonnage of debris reused or recycled from the contract. All refuse and the construction demolition debris not recovered for reuse or recycling shall be disposed of at a PADEP permitted and Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority authorized facility. The contractor shall comply with the Monroe County Solid Waste Management Plan and PA Act 90, including all licensing requirements. Monroe County has specific landfills that is must be transported to per Monroe County guidance which is available on the county website (http://www.thewasteauthority.com) and any contractors can call the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority at (570) 643-6100. The contractor shall provide a disposal certificate or landfill weight slip to the COR for all solid waste disposed of during the performance of this contract. The COR will then provide copies of the disposal certificate or landfill weight slips with the quarterly consolidated C&D report from The Installation Planning and Maintenance Division to EB.

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The contractor must remove from the site prior to the acceptance of work by the Government, all materials not identified to remain in place, including excess paints, building materials and equipment purchased by the contractor for the execution of this project.

31. Site Preservation and Restoration

The contractor must ensure that the land resources associated under this contract be preserved in their present condition, or be restored to a like condition after completion of construction. This post construction appearance will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project.

32. Trees and Shrubs Protection

The contractor must be responsible for the protection of all trees and shrubs on site. The contractor must not allow any heavy equipment, vehicular traffic or stockpiling of materials within ten feet from the drip line of any tree. The contractor must not allow any toxic materials to be stored within 100 feet (35.5 meters) of the drip line of any tree. The contractor must not nail protective devices, signs, utility boxes or other objects to trees to be retained on the site.

33. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)

All work that is done in the UXO area must include the support and clearance by a UXO technician. In addition, all personnel entering the UXO area must have UXO recognition training. The COR will escort the contractor to the EB for UXO recognition training. The COR will provide a map of the UXO area to the contractor.

34. Water Quality The contractor shall not pollute streams, lakes or reservoirs. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that pollution will not be created in streams, surface waters or underground water located within, or adjacent to the project area. The contractor shall not spill, emit, dump or otherwise discharge any hazardous, toxic, harmful or unauthorized pollutant, substance or material, including petroleum products, cleaning agents or paints, onto the ground, into the air or into any waters or nearby storm drain.

The contractor shall execute any preventative measures required to prevent any hazardous, toxic or harmful material stored or used on the project site from entering any stormwater drain. Nothing shall be allowed to spill, emit, dump or otherwise discharge any hazardous, toxic or harmful material or pollutant into any sink, toilet, drain, utility or receptacle without written permission from the EB through the COR. The contractor shall protect streams, lakes and wetlands from sediment discharges caused by his activities.

19. CONTRACTOR SAFETY STANDARDS FOR TYAD

June 2018

Below are the contractor requirements for any work done on Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). It is the responsibility of the contractor to enforce the below requirements. Failure to enforce safety requirements on the depot can result in termination of the contract.

Important Phone Numbers

Emergency: 911

Security: 570-615-7550

Fire Department – (Non-Emergency): 570-615-7300

Safety: 570-615-7027

Changes in this document for June 2018:

The contractor is solely responsible for jobsite safety S10.0.

Update on the red card program in S 10.0.5.

Update on confined space S 10.6.3.

Subcontractors are the responsibility of the prime contractors, S 10.10.4.

S.10.0 THE CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE FOR JOB-SITE SAFETY.

Review of the project plans and other documents by the Tobyhanna Safety Office does not constitute an acceptance of Federal responsibility or liability for the adequacy of the safety measures identified for the job or for the Contractor's compliance with OSHA rules and regulations. The Contractor remains solely responsible and liable for job-site safety at all times during the term of the contract.

Contractors shall comply with the following:

1. Tobyhanna Army depot has restrictions on the use of fossil fuels in all buildings. The contractor must follow the TYAD fossil fuel memorandum of understanding.

2 All direct construction supervision including subcontractors must have completed the OSHA 10 hour safety course for construction.

These certificates must be submitted with the site safety plan BEFORE construction starts.

3. Red card program - Tobyhanna Army Depot utilizes a program to allow employees to stop an action which is considered unsafe.

Employees carry small red cards that can be thrown down when the employee sees an action they consider unsafe. Work ceases until TYAD management can decide if it is safe or not. Contractors are required to comply with this. If a Tobyhanna employee presents his red card to a contractor, the contractor must stop working until the COR and the safety office can determine if there is a safety hazard or not.

S 10.1 CODE COMPLIANCE

Tobyhanna Army Depot requires full contractor compliance with all safety regulations and standards. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and enforcing all rules, regulations and codes, by ALL personnel working for the contractor including all subcontractors. These codes include:

Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations-1910 (OSHA General Industry Standards), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations-1926 (Construction Industry Standards), National Fire Protection Association Codes, Uniform Facilities Code, Other codes as required to maintain safety standards.

S.10.2 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA)

Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall prepare a JHA for each phase of work that will be done under the contract. A phase is any operations involving a certain type of work. Examples include demolition, excavation, masonry work, concrete pouring, roofing, and electrical wiring. Work done by each subcontractor is also a phase. The JHA will:

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