Attachment 1 Updated Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT(PWS)

Inspection, Test, Maintenance (ITM) and Repair of Natural Gas Line and System

Osan AB, Republic of Korea 8 May 2025

Part 1 General Information

1. General Information

1.1. Introduction: This is a non-personal services contract to provide inspection, test, maintenance (ITM), and repair natural gas line and its system in Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the personnel rendering the services performing the services herein either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration. Such service contract providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1.1. Description of services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, supplies, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, parts, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform inspection, test, maintenance (ITM), and repair of natural gas line and system described and defined in this PWS.

1.1.2. Objectives: The contractor shall perform ITM and repair of natural gas line and system in accordance with the following general objectives.

1) The contractor shall manage equipment, facilities, and gas line system to provide safe and stable supply of natural gas to occupants and facilities.

2) The contractor shall maintain equipment, facilities, and gas line system such that they can be operated with their designed performance during their life cycle.

3) The contractor shall perform ITM and repair jobs ensuring all work accomplished meet applicable laws, enforcements, regulations, directives, KGS codes, OSHA, and KOSHA as well as the terms and conditions described in PWS.

4) The contractor shall always seek methods to prevent wasting the Government furnished items and natural resources to contribute to energy conservation and carbon footprint reduction.

5) The contractor shall understand that Osan AB is not getting any ITM and repair services from any other off-base agencies much less local gas provider and “Korea Gas Safety Corporation (한국가스안전공사)” despite the fact that Osan AB is classified as “Special Natural Gas Using Facility (도시가스사업법에 따른 특정가스사용시설) ”, so it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to fill in the ITM and repair service gap to meet ITM and repair standards that other gas using facilities (“Special Gas Using Facility”) in Korea are receiving.

1.2. Period of Performance (POP): The Period of performance shall be one (1) Base year and four (4) option years.

1.3. Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to provide service on U.S. holidays and Republic of Korea (ROK) holidays except in emergency situations.

1.3.1. Recognized U.S. Holidays: The recognized U.S. legal Holidays are listed as below.

1st of January New Year’s Day

3rd Monday of January Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Day 3rd Monday of February Presidents Day Last Monday of May Memorial Day 19th of June Juneteenth National Independence Day 4th of July Independence Day 1st Monday of September Labor Day 2nd Monday of October Columbus Day 11th of November Veteran’s Day 4th Thursday of November Thanksgiving Day 25th of December Christmas Day

1.3.2. Recognized ROK Holidays: The recognized ROK legal Holidays are listed as below as well as the

Holidays specified in the Act of Legal Holidays (공휴일에 관한 법률).

1st of Jan New Year’s Day 31st of Dec, 1st, 2nd of Jan (the Lunar calendar) Lunar New Year 1st of Mar Independence Movement Day 8th of Apr (the Lunar calendar) Buddha’s Birthday 5th of May Children’s Day 6th of Jun Memorial Day 15th of Aug National Liberation Day 3rd of Oct National Foundation Day 14th, 15th, 16th of Aug (the Lunar calendar) Chu-Sok 9th of Oct Hangul Day 25th of Dec Christmas Day

1.4. Hours of Operation (Business/duty hours): The contractor shall conduct routine business, between the hours of 0700 to 1600, Monday through Friday. The contractor is not required to work on US Holidays and ROK Holidays during which escort may not be provided depending on facility, situation, type of holiday, etc. The operation hour does not mean all the facilities will be available for the contractor to work during the period, so the contractor shall schedule their work to avoid when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

However, in case of emergency situations, the contractor shall be required to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions described for service call or unscheduled maintenance and repair during off duty hours, weekends, or holidays described in this PWS Para. 5.5. When the contractor’s work schedule conflicts with an US Air Force mission requirement, advise the COR and reschedule the work to minimize disruption.

1.5. Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor shall submit a QCP that addresses the various elements of the Performance Requirements Summary table (PRS) (see Para. 8 of this PWS) as well as various requirements described in the PWS. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor is required to submit a Quality Control Program within thirty (30) calendar days after the contract award date (Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) #1). An updated copy of the contractor’s plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as changes occur. For any changes to the original QCP the contractor shall receive the KO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to its QC system.

1.5.1. QCP shall describe methods acceptable to the Government of identifying deficiencies in the quality of each and every service performed under this contract before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and address processes for root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions.

1.5.2. Establish inspection systems that contain information about specified personnel/title, frequencies, timings, and locations, all of which are subject to be reported in a written form to the Government as Quality Control Report (QCR).

1.5.3. QCP shall contain ways to store and maintain inspection data/reports and all regarding documents (corrective actions, preventive actions, feedback, etc.) throughout the life of this contract.

1.5.4. The records/outcomes of the QCP shall be available to the Government throughout the contract performance period and for the period after the contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

1.6. Base Pass/DECAL application: The contractor is fully responsible for scheduling, preparing, and submitting Base Pass and DECAL applications. The contractor shall keep in mind that it takes at least 2 months to have them approved, so the contractor shall set a plan accordingly. The contractor shall prepare for the Base Pass/DECAL in advance before it expires even though exercising the next option year has not been confirmed yet. That is to say, in order to avoid service break caused by the expiration, the contractor should assume that the next option year would be exercised unless otherwise is mentioned by the KO or the COR. The contractor shall fill out Base Pass and DECAL forms using the most up-to-date version provided by the COR as their contents are prone to change. The forms have to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat Pro version so that the soft copies of them are compatible with the COR’s software. The contractor shall use base pass/DECAL only for official cases of the contract. The contractor is responsible for returning all its employees’ base passes/DECALs which are expired, or the employee’s contract with the contractor is terminated.

1.7. Contractor qualifications: The qualification described in the following paragraphs shall be met by both the prime contractor and sub-contractor, if any. The contractor shall inform the COR of any sub-contract or partnership relations with supporting documents in advance during the bidding process so that their requirements shall be evaluated as well accordingly.

1.7.1. Construction Business Registration: The contractor shall have a valid Construction Business Registration (건설업등록증) issued by Korea Government authority for “1st Class Gas Works (제 1종 가스시설공사)”. In case prime contractor has “General Construction Business Registration (종합공사 건설업등록증)”, the registration shall be specifically for either “Civil Construction (토목공사업), Architectural Construction (건축공사업), or Civil and Architectural Construction (토목건축공사업)”. For those contractors with the “General Construction Business Registration”, they may engage with a sub-contractor who holds a valid Construction Business Registration for “1st Class Gas Works”. The contractor shall be registered and the contractor’s information shall be searchable on a website www.kiscon.net by the Korea Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, which is forced by the “Article 10 of Enforcement Decree for the Framework Act on the Construction Industry (건설산업기본법 시행령 제 9조)”.

1.7.2. Prior Experience: The contractor shall have at least three (3) years of experience within the last seven

(7) years in performing ITM and repair of natural gas line and system of the similar or greater capacity, gas line length, number of facilities, etc. than Osan AB.

1.8. Key Personnel: The following employees are considered as key personnel who are hired by the prime contractor. Any employee from the sub-contractor cannot substitute for Key Personnel from the prime contractor. In order to identify the key personnels’ employer, the contractor shall provide key personnel’s updated “National Pension Fund Enrolment Certificate (국민연금 가입증서)” issued by “Korean National Pension Service (국민연금공단)” on https://www.nps.or.kr upon request from the COR. The contractor shall submit all the required documents as stated for Contract Manager and Safety Manager within ten (10) working days after the contract award (CDRL #2).

1.8.1. Contract Manager (CM): The contractor shall provide a full-time CM who is responsible for the performance of work under this contract. The CM shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters described in this PWS.

1.8.1.1. The CM shall have minimum of two (2) years of experience as a CM or its equivalent position in inspection, test, maintenance, and repair of natural gas line and system of the same size or above by the length of the gas line and the number of governor stations. The experience shall be proved by the resume with supporting documents.

1.8.1.2. Availability and Response

1.8.1.2.1. General Availability: The CM shall be reachable via phone and email during normal business hours (07:00-16:00, Monday through Friday) to address questions, provide updates, and resolve issues. The CM will respond to inquiries within one (1) business day.

1.8.1.2.2. On-site Availability: The CM shall be physically present at Osan AB to conduct the required semi-annual inspection, test, and maintenance and inventory database, and overhaul governor stations (see Para. 5 of this PWS). The specific dates for these requirements will be coordinated in advance with the COR.

1.8.1.2.3. Emergency Response (business/duty hours): The CM shall be physically present to respond to emergencies within two (2) hours of notification by the COR at no additional cost to the Government to analyze, fix, and report any problem that may occur.

Emergencies include, but are not limited to, accidents, gas leaks, interruptions in natural gas supply, alarm system triggers, or any other situation deemed critical by the

COR.

1.8.1.2.4. Emergency Response (off business/duty hours and weekends/holidays): The CM shall be physically present to respond to emergencies within three (3) hours of notification by the COR to analyze, fix, and report any problem that may occur (see Para. 5.4. of this PWS). Emergencies include, but are not limited to, accidents, gas leaks, interruptions in natural gas supply, alarm system triggers, or any other situation deemed critical by the COR.

1.8.1.3. The CM shall have a “Gas Engineer Certificate (가스기사 자격증)” issued by “Human Resources Development Service of Korea (한국산업인력공단)”. The certificate may be substituted by a sub-contractor’s technician’s certificate, but the technician shall always accompany the CM for any required performance provided by the CM.

1.8.1.4. The CM shall possess strong English communication skills, both written and oral, sufficient to effectively perform all tasks outlined in this contract. If, at any point during the contract performance, the Government determines the CM’s English language skills ae insufficient, the contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, replace the CM with a qualified individual who meets the required communication standards. The required communication standards include, but are not limited to:

1) Leading meetings and conference calls in English.

2) Preparing and presenting technical reports and presentations in English.

3) Communicating clearly and concisely with Government personnel and other stakeholders in English.

4) Demonstrating a strong understanding of technical terminologies related to natural gas line inspection, test, and maintenance in English.

1.8.1.5. The CM is responsible for all the maintenance and repair works as long as the contractor’s capability allows, but still the CM shall engage with the COR by providing with technical advice and data/information for maintenance and repair works beyond the capability of the contractor for the COR to come up with other solutions or contractors.

1.8.1.6. The CM is responsible for all the documents submitted to the Government by the contractor, hence review/sign (with name and date) all the documents submitted and ensure they all contain the contractor’s company name. The CM is responsible to edit any report submitted if the report has any error/unclear wording, misses important information all of which are pointed out by the

COR.

1.8.1.7. The CM shall provide additional briefing to the COR of daily tasks in the earlier day or a day before at the COR’s office upon the request of the COR. If the COR requires further explanation on the tasks in depth, the CM is responsible for providing additional documents until the COR understands them.

1.8.1.8. The contractor shall provide an alternate CM who would perform temporarily (no longer than three (3) weeks) instead of the CM when the CM is absent. The contractor shall notice the COR two (2) weeks in advance when the contractor is planning to provide an alternate CM temporarily.

The contractor shall submit all the documents (resume, Gas Engineer Certificate, National Pension Fund Enrolment Certificate, etc.) that are required to the CM. The alternate CM shall be as qualified/responsible/obliged as the CM in all aspects described in this PWS.

1.8.1.9. The CM is fully responsible for explaining/documenting/sharing every detail of the contract related tasks/information/data performed by the contractor upon the request of the COR.

1.8.1.10. The CM shall be authorized to supervise/control over all the contractor employees, that is the Government will not exercise any supervision/control over the contractor’s employees.

1.8.2. Safety Manager: The contractor shall provide a full-time Safety Manager who is responsible for the safety of maintenance and management for natural gas line and system. The Safety Manager shall perform as a “Natural Gas Safety Manager (안전관리자)” according to “the Article 29 of Urban Gas Business Act (도시가스사업법 제 29조(안전관리자))” to provide services described in “the Article 16 of the Enforcement Decree of the Urban Gas Business Act (도시가스사업법 시행령 제 16조(안전관리자의 업무))”.

1.8.2.1. The Safety Manager can be the same person as the CM if the Safety Manager satisfies requirements for the CM.

1.8.2.2. The Safety Manager shall be certified as “Gas Using Facility Safety Manager Training Certified Inspector (사용시설안전관리자 양성교육이수자 자격을 가진 사용시설점검원)” and have minimum three (3) years of experience in the last five (5) years as aforementioned certified inspector.

1.8.2.3. The Safety Manager shall complete and update required training (“Enhanced Training (법정전문교육)”) in accordance with “the Article 50 of Enforcement Rule of Urban Gas Business Act (도시가스사업법 시행규칙 제 50 조(안전교육))” for reviewing and making changes in tasks described in this PWS to comply with regarding laws, regulations, codes, and standards.

1.8.2.4. The Safety Manager shall carry out inspection, test, and maintenance that are required for facilities with equivalent capacity i.e., “Specific Natural Gas Using Facilities by Urban Gas Business Act (“도시가스사업법에 따른 특정가스사용시설”).

1.8.2.5. Availability and Response

1.8.2.5.1. General Availability: The Safety Manager shall be reachable via phone and email during normal business hours (07:00-16:00, Monday through Friday) to address questions, provide updates, and resolve issues. The CM will respond to inquiries within one (1) business day.

1.8.2.5.2. On-site Availability: The Safety Manager shall be physically present at Osan AB to conduct the required semi-annual inspection, test, and maintenance and inventory database, and overhaul governor stations (see Para. 5 of this PWS). The specific dates for these requirements will be coordinated in advance with the COR.

1.8.2.5.3. Emergency Response (business/duty hours): The Safety Manager shall be physically present to respond to emergencies within two (2) hours of notification by the COR at no additional cost to the Government to analyze, fix, and report any problem that may occur. Emergencies include, but are not limited to, accidents, gas leaks, interruptions in natural gas supply, alarm system triggers, or any other situation deemed critical by the COR.

1.8.2.5.4. Emergency Response (off business/duty hours and weekends/holidays): The Safety Manager shall be physically present to respond to emergencies within three (3) hours of notification by the COR to analyze, fix, and report any problem that may occur (see Para. 5.4. of this PWS). Emergencies include, but are not limited to, accidents, gas leaks, interruptions in natural gas supply, alarm system triggers, or any other situation deemed critical by the COR.

1.9. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering telephone calls, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are the Government officials. They shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced by the contractor are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor shall ensure that employees present a professional appearance. Additionally, the contractor employees shall be identifiable by wearing a clearly marked identification vest/jacket that has the contractor’s company name and employees’ name in English. The contractor employees performing in the Government installation shall abide by all the regulations of the installation.

1.10. Phase-in/Phase-out: When there is a change in contractor, the outgoing contractor shall provide familiarization to the follow-on (not incumbent) contractor for a period of one month. During this period, the outgoing contractor remains fully responsible for the successful performance of this contract’s scope of work. The outgoing contractor shall provide all the information, access to sites/their POC, historic data, know-how, and previously generated documentation necessary to carry out this contract and the upcoming new contract to the follow-on contractor.

1.10.1. Phase-in: Phase-in is a one-time performance that allows the new contractor to work with the incumbent contractor to take over operations. The period between contract award date and contract start date, or the 30 days prior to the contract start date, will constitute the phase-in period, whichever is shorter. During the phase-in period, the new contractor shall prepare to assume full responsibility for all areas of operation in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. The new contractor shall take all actions necessary for smooth transition of the contracted operations. The Government will make all facilities and equipment accessible to the new contractor during the phase-in period. During this time, the new contractor's management personnel shall be permitted to observe any on-going operations, as coordinated by the COR.

1.10.2. Phase-out/transition: The incumbent contractor shall provide supervision, control, personnel, resources, and work task responsibility for all functions described in this PWS during the transition period. The incumbent contractor shall be responsible for smooth transition of the operation, so the incumbent contractor shall proactively impart knowledge, information, and know-hows to the new contractor. If the COR request specific data that is deemed as important for smooth transition, the incumbent contractor shall provide the updated data without any additional cost to the Government. If the same contractor is awarded for the new contract, KO will determine whether to have the phase-out/transition/phase-in requirements or not.

1.11. Jobsite Clean-up: All contractor supplies, equipment, and machinery shall be kept out of traffic lanes/pedestrian roads or any other areas including areas within facilities/buildings where it may cause a hazardous condition. All trash, debris, and liquid (environmentally illegal to discharge through drainage system) generated from the contractor’s performance shall be removed and disposed of off the installation by the end of each and at the contractor’s own expense. The contractor shall keep clean the area where cleaning service is provided to avoid disruption to the Government personnels during and at the end of each workday.

1.12. Safety: The contractor is responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel, property, and the environment throughout the duration of the contract. Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry’s best practices is mandatory. The contractor shall develop and implement a comprehensive safety program to prevent accidents, injuries, and incidents during the performance of the services outlined in this PWS.

1.12.1. Regulations and Laws: The contractor must perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner to comply with federal and local safety laws, regulations, and standards, specifically, the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Act (as well as that of Korean counterpart, KOSHA) and all applicable Korean Laws, Regulations, standards, and guidelines such as “Urban Gas Business Act (도시가스사업법)”, “Safety Management of High Pressured Gas Act (고압가스안전관리법)”, “Framework Act on the Construction Industry (건설산업기본법)”, “Standards on Gas Technology (KGS Code 가스기술기준)”, “Industrial Safety and Health Act (산업안번보건법)”, and “Severe Disaster Punishment Act (중대재해처벌법)”. When there are changes in the regulations and laws, the contractor shall refer to the most updated ones and perform accordingly.

1.12.2. Contractor Safety Program: The contractor shall develop a Safety Management Plan that outlines the procedures and protocols for ensuring a safe work environment. The plan shall at least include, but not limited to, the following contents. The contractor shall submit the Safety Management Plan to the COR for review and acceptance within ten (10) working days after the contract award (CDRL #4).

The contractor shall modify/improve /edit the Safety Management Plan to the changes in situations/law/regulation. The contractor shall be equipped with safety/hygienic equipment at the recycling center and in the vehicles at the cost of the contractor in accordance with the Safety Management Plan. The COR is authorized to request corrective measures if the contractor’s Safety Management Plan is not consistent with the contractor’s performance.

1) Roles and responsibilities of safety management plan and safety manager.

2) Hazard identification and risk assessment procedures.

3) Safety training and education programs.

4) Incident reporting and investigation procedures, incident log management plan.

5) Emergency response and evacuation plans.

6) Safety inspections and audits.

7) Corrective actions and continuous improvement processes.

8) Compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and standards.

9) Safety plan for heat waves and cold spells in outdoor working environment including the recycling center.

10) Sanitation plan for the recycling center with limited utilities.

11) Safety plan for working environment around heavy equipment/vehicle.

12) Safety plan for fire accidents (caused by batteries, smoking, cooking, heater, electronics, electricity, etc.) at the recycling center

1.12.3. Safety Training: The contractor shall provide quarterly safety awareness training to its employees.

The contractor shall have employees especially vehicle drivers attend advanced safety training courses including courses on KOSHA Safety Requirements and Working along Safety Procedures.

1.12.4. Incident Reporting and Investigation: The contractor shall establish a system for reporting and investigating all incidents/accidents causing any injuries or casualties. The system shall describe the following contents.

1) Procedures for reporting incidents to the appropriate authorities through the COR.

2) Methods for documentation and analysis of incidents/accidents to identify root causes.

3) Plan for implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

4) Ways to maintain accurate and up-to-date record keeping.

1.12.5. Hazard Safety Briefing: The COR or escort personnel will conduct a safety briefing for contractor personnel each time they enter a potential explosive site (PES) per the hazards risk analyses approved by the Weapons Safety Office, Osan AB. The primary PESs are Alpha and Bravo Diamonds, Alpha, Delta and Echo sites, and the Munitions Pre-Load area. The contractor will be working in areas that have the potential to have a catastrophic explosion. The chance of an explosion is very low but if it happens, there will be no safe place and your employees can be expected to die or have serious injuries that could lead to deaths and your equipment will be damaged beyond repair. (계약자와 그의

작업자들은 치명적인 폭발이 일어날 가능성이 있는 지역에서 작업을 하게 될 것입니다. 폭발

가능성은 매우 낮지만 일단 발생하면 안전한 장소는 없을 것이며, 작업자들이 사망하거나

사망에 이를 수 있는 심각한 부상을 입을 수 있으며, 장비는 수리가 불가능할 정도로 손상될

수 있습니다.)

1.12.6. Explosive Safety Briefing: Contractor safety plan’s AHA should include a daily briefing to your employees about the fact that they will be working in areas that have the potential to have a catastrophic explosion which has very low chance of occurring but once it happens, there will be no safe place and your employees can be expected to die or have serious injuries that could lead to deaths and your equipment will be damaged beyond repair. It should also include a daily briefing of how to get to building 1423 the Osan Base Gymnasium and statement that follows. If they hear an explosion and they are not injured, it still may not be safe to stay in the area and they are to evacuate to building 1423 the Osan Base Gymnasium. If they see lighting from a storm or someone tells them there is lighting in the area, they are to evacuate to building 1423 the Osan Base Gymnasium and wait till the COR tells them it is safe to go back into the area they were working. It should also include a daily briefing in which if your employees are injured but survived and cannot get to building 1423 the Osan Base Gymnasium, they are to call the Osan Base 0505-784-4710 number and tell the operator the closest building number to their location. (계약자의 안전계획서상 유해작업진단에는 반드시 계약자와 그의 작업자들이

치명적인 폭발이 일어날 가능성이 있는 지역에서 작업을 하게 될 것이고, 폭발 가능성은

낮더라도 일단 발생하면 안전한 장소는 없을 것이며, 작업자들이 사망하거나 사망에 이를 수

있는 심각한 부상을 입을 수 있으며, 장비는 수리가 불가능할 정도로 손상될 것이라는 내용의

일일 브리핑을 하는 사항이 포함되어야 한다. 계약자의 안전계획서상 유해작업진단에는 또한

작업자들이 오산기지 체육관 건물 1423으로 이동하는 방법과 다음의 내용의 일일 브리핑

사항을 포함시켜야 합니다. 만약 작업자들이 폭발음을 듣고도 부상당하지 않았다 하더라도

그 장소에 머무르는 것은 안전하지 않을 수 있으며 작업자들은 오산기지 체육관 건물

1423으로 대피해야 합니다. 만약 작업자들이 폭풍으로 인한 번개을 목격하거나 누군가가

번개를 목격했다고 그들에게 말해준다면, 그들은 오산기지 체육관 건물 1423으로 대피해야

하고 COR이 그들에게 작업하던 장소로 돌아가도 안전하다고 할때까지 대기해야 합니다.

안전계획서상 유해작업진단에는 또한 작업자들이 부상을 당해서 오산기지 체육관 건물

1423으로 이동할 수 없을때, 그들로 하여금 오산기지 0505-784-4710 번호로 전화를 걸어

그들과 가장 가까운 건물의 번호를 전화교환원에게 말하도록 하는 내용의 일일 브리핑 사항을

포함해야 합니다.)

1.13. AT and OPSEC

1.13.1. Anti-terrorism (AT) statement: The contractor’s personnel or any representative of the contractor entering installation/base shall abide by all security regulations imposed by installation commander or base commander at all times and shall be subject to security checks. The contractor’s personnel and property shall be subjected to search and seizure upon entering the confines of the installation/base, while on, and upon leaving confines of the installation/base.

1.13.2. OPSEC statement: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors will practice Operations Security. The contractor shall not talk about work outside of the work area nor discuss the work being performed on social media. The contractor shall not take pictures/videos (to include operation of dashcams or other recording devices in contractor operated vehicles) inside sensitive locations without prior coordination with the organization’s OPSEC representative and contracting officer representative. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to safeguard all documents provided.

Documents will be stored away from view when not being used. Documents, media, drawings, and other associated material that are no longer needed must be destroyed via approved methods.

1.14. English requirement: In performing this contract, the contractor shall always use English for any official meeting, phone call, and writing report/document/e-mail/text message/information/data/marking. If any other than English is used, English translation must be provided together.

Part 2 Definitions & Acronyms

2. Definitions & Acronyms

2.1.Definitions

2.1.1. Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the

Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime contractor.

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

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

2.1.4. Customer: Those personnel within a facility that receives services reflected in this contract.

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

2.1.6. Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.7. Expendable Material: Items that are not supplied by the Government as part of the Government furnished property and services. Such items may include soap, disinfectors, screws, nuts, bolts, washers, electrical tape, lubricants, gasket, seal, thread sealant, O-ring, coating, wrap, test equipment consumables, safety equipment, etc.

2.1.8. Key Personnel: The contractor’s personnel who are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in this PWS.

When the Key Personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, and offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons who are listed in the proposal.

2.1.9. Performance Requirement: The point that divides acceptable and unacceptable performance. It is the number of defectives or maximum percent defective in the lot before the Government will affect the price computation system in accordance with the PRS and the Inspection of Services Clause.

2.1.10. Performance Requirements Summary: A listing of the service outputs under the contract that are to be evaluated by the COR on a regular basis, the surveillance methods to be used for these outputs, and the performance requirement of the listed outputs.

2.2.Acronyms

2.2.1. KO: Contracting Officer

2.2.2. COR: Contracting Officer Representative

2.2.3. AFARS: Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

2.2.4. PWS: Performance Work Statement

2.2.5. POP: Period of Performance

2.2.6. ROK: Republic Of Korea

2.2.7. QCP: Quality Control Plan

2.2.8. QCR: Quality Control Report

2.2.9. PRS: Performance Requirements Summary

2.2.10. CM: Contract Manager

2.2.11. AQL: Acceptable Quality Limit

2.2.12. OCI: Organizational Conflict of Interest

2.2.13. POC: Point of Contact

2.2.14. QA: Quality Assurance

2.2.15. QAP: Quality Assurance Program

2.2.16. QASP: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

2.2.17. QC: Quality Control

2.2.18. TE: Technical Exhibit

2.2.19. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulation

2.2.20. ITM: Inspection, Test, and Maintenance

2.2.21. KOSHA: Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency

2.2.22. OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Agency

2.2.23. KGS Code: Korea Gas Safety Code

2.2.24. TOEIC: Test of English for International Communication

Part 3 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

3. Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

3.1.Utilities

3.1.1. Electricity, Water, Sewerage, Natural Gas, Heat, Air-conditioning: The Government will provide reasonable supply of utilities required for the performance of work stated in this PWS at no charge to the contractor. However, the contractor shall not use the utilities to an extent where it would disrupt the Government official duties or Government personnel’s occupancy. The contractor will be provided only with the utilities that are already available/existing. That is, the Government is not responsible for installing a new facilities/equipment to provide the utilities where it does not exist or to provide additional capacity of the utilities when it is not enough for the contractor to carry out the task described in this PWS.

3.1.2. Modification on Utility System: The contractor shall not modify any utility system or its component without the COR’s prior review and approval. Any modification made upon the COR’s approval shall be restored to the original state/condition at the end of each day’s work unless otherwise is approved by the COR. The cost incurred in modification or restoring thereof shall be at the contractor’s own expense.

3.1.3. Energy Conservation: The contractor shall voluntarily follow energy conservation practice. The contractor is liable for the cost of those utilities expended above and beyond what is considered as normal and necessary for the safe and professional execution of the task within the PWS.

3.2.Services

3.2.1. Other Service Contracts: The contractor may be allowed to make use of or cooperate with the Government’s service contracts such as custodial services, solid waste management, boiler maintenance, and natural gas supply under the condition that it does not affect any contractual scope of the service contracts. Therefore, the contractor shall always coordinate with the COR before dumping unconventional/large trash or before carrying out any work that affects cleaning services, boiler maintenance, or any other service contracts that is influenced by the work of this contract.

3.2.2. Escort: The Government will provide escort for the contractor personnel upon request from the contractor to the COR before the COR establishes weekly escort plan.

3.3.Emergency Service

3.3.1. Security, Fire Protection, Medical Service: The Government will provide security, fire protection, and medical service in emergencies. The call number for emergency call is 0505-784-9111. Base ambulance service for transporting injured employees to a local hospital is available on a cost reimbursement basis.

Part 4

Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4.1.General: The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, personnel, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, parts, supervision, and any other items or services that are not furnished by the Government but required to perform the tasks described in the PWS.

4.2.Equipment and Tools: The contractor shall furnish equipment and tools that meet industry standards.

Any equipment and tool that is deemed to be failing to meet required standards and putting the Government assets in jeopardy by the discretion of the COR shall be replaced with adequate equipment and tools upon the request of the COR at the contractor’s own expense. The contractor shall be equipped with gas leak detector, Carbon Oxide (CO) detector, leak testing pressure recorder (전기식다이어프램형 자기압력기록계).

4.3.Parts and Materials: The contractor shall furnish parts and materials for replacement to meet industry standards. Those replacing parts and materials shall be of the same quality or above. The contractor shall notice the COR in writing and get approval from the COR for the replacement of any parts and materials.

The contractor shall inform the COR of specific brand, manufacturer, specification, receipt, vendor, or any other detail of the replaced items when the COR requires them without any additional charge.

4.4.Personnel: The contractor shall provide with adequate/capable/qualified personnel with right certification/training/experience/degree for each task in accordance with federal and local laws, regulations, and standards. The contractor is responsible for proving/substantiating those certification/training/experience/degree with valid/identifiable supporting documents upon the request of the COR.

4.5.Safety: The contractor shall provide with safety personnel, safety supervision/training, safety equipment, and safety report for the contractor’s employees and the Government personnel.

4.6.Documents, Reports, and Pictures: The contractor shall provide with supporting documents, reports, and pictures required to carry out tasks described in the PWS, verify any work performed previously, or modify current contract upon the request of the COR. The contractor shall follow the COR’s direction on specific formats/deadlines of the documents/reports/pictures. When those documents, reports, and pictures are submitted, the contractor and its CM/technician shall officially provide their name, signature, and date on them. When pictures are included in reports or sent to the COR, those pictures should be taken by an application which stamps time, date, and location. The COR has the authority to require of the contractor for pictures of any performance regarding this contract for the sake of inspection.

4.7.Notification: The contractor is responsible for giving notification by either e-mail, phone call, text message, meeting, or any combination thereof upon the request of the COR for the COR’s carrying out inspections on any task performed by the contractor.

Part 5 Specific Tasks

5. Specific Tasks

The nature of this service requires seamless communication in English between the contractor and the Government (especially with Civil Engineering Squadron) to support Air Force missions with success.

Therefore, the contractor shall provide employees capable of communicating technical issues relevant to contract requirements in English.

5.1.Semi Annual Inspection, Test, and Maintenance (ITM) & Duty Hour Response of Gas Line and

System (CLIN X001): The contractor shall conduct semi-annual ITM of natural gas line and system and report any deficiencies which require replacement or repair to the COR. Should there be any critical deficiencies identified during the inspection, the contractor shall immediately notice the COR and take corrective action to prevent serious accidents. The critical deficiency is defined as any deficiency that can cause fatality, serious injury, asphyxia, fire, explosion, serious damage (physical or chemical) to the Government assets, and serious disruption to the facility’s occupants and their missions. Any deficiency identified inclusive of critical deficiency shall be reported in writing as a separate deficiency report to the COR within three (3) working days with action plan for remedies by the contractor (CDRL #3). During duty hours, the contractor shall respond within two (2) hours of COR’s notification to any malfunction or breakdown on Natural Gas Line and System. The contractor shall also respond when alarm system is triggered even though it may turn out to be a malfunction and put the system back to normal operation.

5.1.1. Scope of Service: The ITM of natural gas line and system shall encompass check items described in below documents. The contractor shall develop a check list which is subjected to the COR’s review for approval. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR in developing the check list.

1) “The Article 17 of Urban Gas Business Act (도시가스사업법 제 17조(정기검사 및 수시검사))”

2) KGS (Korea Gas Safety) Code (FU551, FS551, FS552)

3) “the Chapter 10 of Standard Safety Management Regulation for General Natural Gas Provider by Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (산업통상자원부 일반도시가스사업자 표준안전관리규정 제 10장(수요자관리))”

4) “Natural Gas Safey Maintenance Standards Announcement(도시가스 안전관리기준 통합고시)”

5) ITM items described in this PWS including attachments.

6) PMTL (Preventive Maintenance Task List) items for natural gas distribution system.

7) Maintenance Guidance from the construction contractor.

8) Manufacturer’s Data & Sheet & Instruction Manual

5.1.2. ITM Schedule: The contractor shall submit the semi-annual ITM schedule in writing to the COR for approval at least thirty (30) working days before commencing the work (CDRL #4). The schedule shall describe specific tasks (with a list of personnel, tools, equipment, material, parts), dates, buildings, timeframe, and expected disruptions/safety risks of the ITM with remedies.

5.1.3. Semi-Annual Inspection Report: The contractor shall develop and submit a form for semi-annual inspection report and get approval from the COR within thirty (30) working days after the award (CDRL #5). The form shall encompass all the components described in the regarding laws, enforcements, regulations, and directives, KGS codes as well as the terms and conditions described in PWS and PMTL. The form shall be revised in accordance with the changes in circumstances and directions from the COR. The contractor shall report the result of semi-annual inspection with the date and time stamped photos to the COR on a weekly basis when there is any ongoing ITM. The final compiled report shall be submitted within fifteen (15) working days after the completion of the inspection (CDRL #6). The report shall be one (1) hard copy in a binder, and one (1) soft copy in a CD (Compact Disc). The contractor shall submit supporting data in MS Excel/Word forms when it is requested by the COR.

5.1.4. ITM of Main Governor Station (CLIN X001AA, Firm-Fixed-Price contract portion)

5.1.4.1. ITM for gas leak and any other malfunction on all components in natural gas piping system including regulator, valve, meter, gauge, filter, and all other fittings and connections within Main Governor Station. Check air condition (including Carbon Oxide (CO) gas level) of the facility and mechanical room for any gas leakage.

5.1.4.2. ITM of gas leak detection and alarm system including gas leak detectors, alarm device, gas leak detection control panels, communication systems, and power supply.

5.1.4.3. ITM of unstable gas pressure detection transmitter and recorder. Replace pressure history recording sheet of unstable gas pressure recorder before it expires. Replace battery/pen of unstable gas pressure recorder if needed. Keep the pressure history recording sheets next to the recorder and submit copy of those compiled pressure history recording sheets in semi-annual report.

5.1.4.4. ITM of automatic shut-off valve, earthquake automatic gas shut-off valve, emergency safety valve, pressure recorder, vent, and pressure relief pipe.

5.1.4.5. ITM of exhaust fan for its operation when gas leak detector detects leakage.

5.1.4.6. ITM of ancillaries in Main Governor Station such as gas meter display panel, differential filter pressure gauge, pressure gauge, and pilot for regulator.

5.1.4.7. ITM of all other supporting equipment around Main Governor Station such as ventilation system, air intake, lighting system, duct, pressure relief pipe, cabinet, and safety items.

5.1.4.8. Clean filter and strainer inside Main Governor Station. Filters shall be cleaned when differential filter pressure gauge indicates above zero positive pressure. The contractor shall replace filters when the filters are not performing properly. The filter shall meet the manufacturer’s specification.

5.1.4.9. ITM of differential filter pressure gauge.

5.1.4.10. ITM of shut off valve and return shut off valve to operational mode when the primary gas line is cut off.

5.1.4.11. ITM of drainage system to prevent water accumulation.

5.1.4.12. ITM of ancillary components contributing the integrity of natural gas line and system such as pipe hanger, painting, sump pit, trench, steel grating, exhaust fan, exhaust stack for boilers, Carbon Oxide (CO) detector, etc.

5.1.4.13. ITM of gas leak detector shall be inspected in accordance with “KOSHA Guide (P-166-2020) for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair on Gas Leak Detection and Alarm System (가스누출감지경보기 설치 및 유지보수에 관한 기술지침)”.

5.1.5. ITM of Natural Gas Line from Main Governor Station to Mechanical Room or Local Regulator

Station (CLIN X001AB, Firm-Fixed-Price contract portion)

5.1.5.1. ITM of natural gas line shall include pipe connections and valves as well as gas line.

5.1.5.2. ITM of natural gas line shall include underground and above ground natural gas line from Main

Governor Station to each mechanical room or Local Regulator Station. In carrying out ITM of natural gas line from the Main Governor Station to Local Regulator Station shall be considered as “User Supply Natural Gas Line (도시가스사업법 시행규칙 제 2조에 따른 사용자공급관)”.

5.1.5.3. Inspection on underground gas line leak using portable FID (Flame Ionization Detector) / vehicle mounted FID, and high sensitivity gas leak detector such as OMD (Optical Methane Detector).

5.1.5.4. Inspection on above ground gas line for gas leak using portable natural gas detector device.

5.1.5.5. The contractor shall be responsible for detecting and locating any gas leak in the entire system

(including underground gas line) by means of methods used in the current industry’s best practice and technology.

5.1.5.6. The total length of underground gas line is approximately 18.557 km. The specified quantity for this CLIN is only for underground natural gas line, but that does not mean the contractor is exempt from ITM of above ground natural gas line.

5.1.5.7. ITM of valve box and test box (T/B) for their operation and leakage. Remove water seepage and accumulated foreign matters from the underground box/sump.

5.1.5.8. This CLIN includes gas line from Main Governor Station to a valve connecting gas supply line coming from outside the Osan AB.

5.1.5.9. ITM of natural gas line shall include check items described in KGS Code FS551 Chapter 4.

Inspection Standard.

5.1.5.10. ITM of natural gas line shall include check items described in “Attached Table 6 of Enforcement Rule for Urban Gas Business Act (도시가스사업법 시행규칙 별표 6 (일반도시가스사업의 가스공급시설의 시설, 기준, 검사기준))”.

5.1.5.11. ITM of natural gas line shall include check items described in “the Chapter 10 of Standard Safety Management Regulation for General Natural Gas Provider by Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (산업통상자원부 일반도시가스사업자 표준안전관리규정 제 10장(수요자관리))”

5.1.6. ITM of Inside Facility Inclusive of Mechanical Room, Local Regulator Station, and gas line connected to appliances (e.g., boilers) (CLIN X001AC, Firm-Fixed-Price contract portion)

5.1.6.1. ITM for gas leak and any other malfunction on all components in natural gas piping system including regulator, valve, meter, gauge, filter, and all other fittings and connections within Local Regulator Station. In carrying out ITM of natural gas line from the Main Governor Station to Local Regulator Station shall be considered as “Inside Natural Gas Line (도시가스사업법 시행규칙 제 2조에 따른 내관)”.Check air condition (including Carbon Oxide (CO) gas level) of the facility and mechanical room for any gas leakage.

5.1.6.2. ITM of gas leak detection and alarm system including gas leak detectors, alarm device, gas leak detection control panels, communication systems, and power supply.

5.1.6.3. ITM of unstable gas pressure detection transmitter and recorder. Replace pressure history recording sheet of unstable gas pressure recorder before it expires. Replace battery/pen of unstable gas pressure recorder if needed. Keep the pressure history recording sheets next to the recorder and submit copy of those compiled pressure history recording sheets in semi-annual report.

5.1.6.4. ITM of automatic shut-off valve, earthquake automatic gas shut-off valve, emergency safety valve, pressure recorder, vent, and pressure relief pipe.

5.1.6.5. ITM of ancillaries in Local Regulator Station such as gas meter display panel, differential filter pressure gauge, pressure gauge, and pilot for regulator.

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