ATTACHMENT_0001_-_Statement_of_Work_20170614.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Shoe Truck for Pine Bluff Arsenal 14 June 2017

1. This document addresses the requirements for providing non-conductive protective (safety) footwear to employees at the Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA), including contractor requirements and the protective footwear specifications.

2. Number of Contractors. This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is to select one vendor to provide non-conductive protective footwear for employees at PBA.

3. Period of Performance. This BPA will include one (1) base year and four (4) evaluated option years.

4. Contractor shall meet the following requirements.

a. For this contract, Contractor shall be required to furnish a total of nine categories of men’s and women’s non-conductive protective footwear (e.g. Men’s Boot – Slip Resistant for Roofing). Vendor must supply at least two, but no more than four, styles in each category that meet the current, required ASTM International Standards F2412-11 and F2413-11 (e.g. Electrical Hazard, Impact and Compression).

b. Vendor shall provide, at minimum, a 6 month manufacturer warranty to cover defects that diminish the quality and comfort of the shoe.

c. The Vendor must complete the attached pricing sheet with the specifications of protective footwear being offered.

d. Vendor shall also submit tabular documentation that rates the outsole of each style of personal protective footwear. At a minimum, the outsoles shall be rated on their ability to withstand the following:

(1) Oil

(2) Water

(3) Abrasion

(4) Metal chips

(5) Chemicals

(6) Heat

(7) Slipping

e. The completed pricing sheet shall be submitted with Vendor’s quotation along with one manufacturer’s brochure for each style of footwear on the sheet.

f. An electronic copy of all quotation material is required. The pricing sheet shall remain in Microsoft Excel format; all other materials shall be submitted in Portable Document Format (PDF).

g. An authorized style list will be issued as part of any agreement in accordance with this statement of work. Shoe truck is prohibited from displaying unauthorized shoes after arrival at PBA.

h. Shoe Truck. The contractor must provide a full service shoe truck which shall be the primary source for the fitting and issuing of protective footwear. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the operation of the shoe truck. The contractor is also responsible for providing trained personnel to ensure proper fitting of protective footwear. The shoe truck vehicle shall be:

(1) In compliance with all local, state, and federal business laws.

(2) Equipped with proper interior and exterior illumination.

(3) Configured to permit employees to be sized and fitted within the vehicle.

(4) Configured to permit PBA employee(s) to walk into the vehicle in a safe manner. A set of stairs with accompanying railing may be necessary.

(5) Stocked with a large variety of sizes and widths of the approved styles of standard protective footwear in accordance with the authorized style list.

(6) Upon advance request, stocked with a small variety of sizes and widths of the approved styles of other protective footwear in accordance with the authorized style list.

i. Personal Protective Footwear must be manufactured in the United States in accordance with (IAW) the Berry Amendment (as found in DFARs 225.7002-1, 10 U.S.C. 533a, and clause 252.225-7015 as found in Attachment 0002 – Contract Clauses).

j. Personal Protective Footwear, Non-conductive: Contractors shall carry approved non-conductive footwear in a wide variety of sizes and widths. All non-conductive footwear must be certified by the manufacturer to comply with the current ASTM F2412/F2413 standards.

k. Preferred characteristics for non-conductive footwear include the following:

(1) Arch stabilizer

(2) Composite toe

STATEMENT OF WORK

Shoe Truck for Pine Bluff Arsenal 14 June 2017

(3) Cushioned heels

(4) Full fabric lining

(5) Full grain leather uppers

(6) Fully padded tongue and collar

(7) Removable full cushion insole

(8) Vibram rubber outsole

(9) Water resistant leather uppers

l. Prohibited characteristics for protective footwear include any of the following:

(1) Insulated footwear

(2) Camouflage-pattern footwear

(3) Rough-finish leathers such as nu-buck or suede

(4) Decorative stitching such as is common on western-style boots

(5) Colors other than black, brown or tan

(6) Sneaker or athletic-type footwear

m. Shoe Truck Scheduling. Contractor shall agree to the following schedule:

(1) Provide routine services to PBA once every other week for the base year and each exercised option year. Each visit to PBA shall be for up to a 2 hour period beginning at 9:00AM and ending by 11:00AM local time on each date specified in the contract award. Preferred day of visit is Thursday.

(2) Emergency services may be required within 48 hours of request.

(3) During each visit, the shoe truck will be scheduled to park at Bldg. 32-070.

n. Fitting and Issuing. The fitting and issuing of protective footwear shall be as follows:

(1) Contractor shall agree to have at least one sample shoe of each approved pair of protective footwear on its shoe truck for employees to examine for consideration.

(2) Upon arrival at PBA, Contractor shall be provided an issue list of persons to be issued safety footwear. Persons not appearing on the current day’s issue list will be directed to the Ordering Official (OO) for action.

(3) Upon validating the employee’s identity and locating their name on the issue list, the shoe truck operator shall fit and provide the employee with an approved style of protective footwear.

(4) It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that employees receive the correct style and size of approved personal protective footwear. In the event that an employee cannot be correctly fitted with an approved style, Contractor shall advise the OO so that other options may be explored.

(5) If not available that day, the Contractor shall order the appropriate protective footwear and have them shipped directly to Pine Bluff Arsenal, Contractor will then notify the OO of the expected delivery date.

(6) It is the expectation of this agreement that the normal turnaround time for ordering and receiving of protective footwear shall not exceed two (2) weeks unless otherwise approved. Whenever a pair of protective footwear will not be available within two weeks, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to notify the OO of the status of this order.

5. Billing.

a. Contractor will provide both an individual issue slip (one copy each) and a consolidated sales slip to the OO for all footwear issued during each shoe truck visit prior to the departure of the shoe truck.

b. Each individual issue slip shall have the following information:

(1) Date

(2) Employee name

(3) Quantity

(4) Brand and style number

(5) Size; and

(6) Signature of the employee

c. The consolidated sales slip shall list items 1-5 above in tabular form and include prices.

d. An invoice shall be submitted by the contractor on the 1st of each month, for payment of the previous month’s shoe purchases. In the event the 1st falls on a weekend or observed holiday as specified in clause PB 52.000-5322 of the solicitation, the contractor shall submit the invoice on the next business day.

(1) Upon receipt and validation of an invoice by the OO totaling under $25,000, the Contractor will be provided with a current International Merchant Purchase Authorization Card (IMPAC) credit card number as the payment method for the shoes issued.

(2) For all invoices totaling $25,000 or more, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the Contract Specialist to perform a BPA Call Order. Once the BPA Call Order is complete the contractor shall submit a combo invoice/receiving report for all such sales slips to the Contract Specialist through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

6. Other Requirements.

a. PBA reserves the right to modify times and locations based on need. Temporary changes to location and/or duration of visit may be directed by the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist or OO. Any permanent changes will be done in the form of an official modification to the agreement by the Contracting Officer.

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Pine Bluff Arsenal reserves the right to add to or delete from the authorized style

c. Contractor will notify the Contract Specialist in writing within one week if:

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(1) An authorized style is discontinued by the manufacturer;

(2) Any change occurs in warranties offered; or

(3) There is a major change in the availability of an authorized style or its stock

d. All requests for changes must be in writing to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer. All changes will be done by official modification to the agreement by the Contracting Officer.

e. Contractor is prohibited from conducting business with PBA employees on a personal basis while on post to provide shoe truck services.

7. Additional Information

a. AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Once at this website AT Level I training will be accomplished by registering in course number JS-US007-14 by clicking under this heading for Non-CAC users. In the event a Government sponsor is needed in order to register for the training, a Government sponsor will be designated following contract award.

b. 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 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

c. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: 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.