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W90VN8-18-R-0002

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

NOTICE

All sources may submit a proposal or quote as applicable. However, the Republic of Korea (ROK)-United States (U.S.) Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), precludes the U.S. Government from granting Invited Contractor or Technical Representative status to any offeror, for this requirement. All sources submitting a proposal or quote, as applicable, including U.S. sources, must already have, or obtain the requisite business licenses directly from the ROK Government, and conduct business in accordance with all applicable ROK laws, including but not limited to, rules and policies regarding labor, taxation, and immigration. Any contractor not already doing business in Korea, must submit adequate verification in its initial proposal or quote, that it has the requisite business licenses directly from ROK Government to perform the contract and the capacity to conduct business in accordance with all applicable ROK law, including but not limited to, rules and policies regarding labor, taxation, and immigration. If an initial proposal does not fully demonstrate this authorization and capacity, it will not be further considered for award. Whether an offeror demonstrates this authorization and capacity shall be determined by the Contracting Officer.

Proposed price shall be provided by local currency (Korean Won).

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

AFAR 5101.602-2(B) Availability of Funds

“Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.”

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Maintain Improved Grounds

FFP

453.21 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three times per month). Appendix A.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

Maintain Troop Improved Grounds

238.32 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three time per month). Appendix B.

NET AMT

Leaf Raking

At improve ground area, 692.03 Acres. Appendix C.

NET AMT

Maintain On-post Unimproved Grounds

509.01 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix D.

NET AMT

Maintain Off-post Unimproved Grounds

40.85 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix E.

NET AMT

Maintain Airfield Grounds

273.79 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October. Appendix F.

NET AMT

Requirement CLIN - Mowing

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.1 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

NET AMT

Requirement CLIN - Leaf Raking

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.4 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

Requirement CLIN - Vegetation Control

In accordance with Para 5.2.8 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

Requirement CLIN - Trimming & Pruning

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

Requirement CLIN - Trimming & Pruning

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

Requirement CLIN - Removal & Disposal of tree less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

Requirement CLIN - Removal & Disposal of tree more than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

Requirement CLIN - Relocate/Replant Tree

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

Requirement CLIN - Relocate/Replant Tree

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

Requirement CLIN - Weed Elimination

In accordance with Para 5.2.6 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

Estimated Cost For War Hazard Losses is Zero (0).

NET AMT

Accounting for Services

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Para 5.5 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report.

NET AMT

Phase-In from 1 May - 31 May 2018 in accordance with Para 1.6.18 of PWS.

NET AMT

FFP

453.21 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three times per month). Appendix A.

NET AMT

FFP

238.32 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three time per month). Appendix B.

NET AMT

FFP

At improve ground area, 692.03 Acres. Appendix C.

NET AMT

FFP

509.01 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix D.

NET AMT

FFP

40.85 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix E.

NET AMT

FFP

273.79 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October. Appendix F.

NET AMT

FFP

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.1 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.4 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

In accordance with Para 5.2.8 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

of tree less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

of tree more than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

In accordance with Para 5.2.6 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

is Zero (0).

NET AMT

FFP

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Para 5.5 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report.

NET AMT

FFP

453.21 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three times per month). Appendix A.

NET AMT

FFP

238.32 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three time per month). Appendix B.

NET AMT

FFP

At improve ground area, 692.03 Acres. Appendix C.

NET AMT

FFP

509.01 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix D.

NET AMT

FFP

40.85 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix E.

NET AMT

FFP

273.79 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October. Appendix F.

NET AMT

FFP

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.1 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.4 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

In accordance with Para 5.2.8 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

of tree less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

of tree more than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

In accordance with Para 5.2.6 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

is Zero (0).

NET AMT

FFP

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Para 5.5 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report.

NET AMT

FFP

453.21 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three times per month). Appnedix A.

NET AMT

FFP

238.32 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three time per month). Appendix B.

NET AMT

FFP

At improve ground area, 692.03 Acres. Appendix C.

NET AMT

FFP

509.01 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix D.

NET AMT

FFP

40.85 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix E.

NET AMT

FFP

273.79 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October. Appendix F.

NET AMT

FFP

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.1 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.4 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

In accordance with Para 5.2.8 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

of tree less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

of tree more than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

In accordance with Para 5.2.6 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

is Zero (0).

NET AMT

FFP

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Para 5.5 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report.

NET AMT

FFP

453.21 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three times per month). Appnedix A.

NET AMT

FFP

238.32 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least three time per month). Appendix B.

NET AMT

FFP

At improve ground area, 692.03 Acres. Appendix C.

NET AMT

FFP

509.01 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix D.

NET AMT

FFP

40.85 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October (at least one time per month). Appendix E.

NET AMT

FFP

273.79 Acres, as shown on the drawing during the months of April thru October. Appendix D and Para 7.4 of PWS. Appendix F.

NET AMT

FFP

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.1 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

For an unexpected/special events. In accordance with Para 5.2.4 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

In accordance with Para 5.2.8 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.3 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

of tree less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

of tree more than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

Less than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

More than 8" diameter. In accordance with Para 5.2.7 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

In accordance with Para 5.2.6 of PWS.

ESTIMATED

FFP

is Zero (0).

NET AMT

FFP

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Para 5.5 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report.

NET AMT

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Grounds Maintenance Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, personal protective equipment (P.P.E.), materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform grounds maintenance at Area III as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Part 5 except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards of this PWS.

1.2 Background: Due to the continued state of armistice between North and South Korea, USAG Humphreys' Desiderio Army Airfield is integral to keeping the peace. The 8,124-foot runway, taxiways, sods, and refueling points shall remain mission ready for all flight operations on an around-the-clock basis. Proper vegetative control in and around the airfield in accordance with Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) standards and prevention of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) will ensure United States Forces Korea (USFK) has the ability to maintain the armistice. USAG Humphreys is facing a multi-billion dollar transformation program that will add 400+ new facilities to the inventory and 2,000+ acreage to the existing installation footprint. USAG Humphreys Directorate of Public Works’ (DPW) plan is to keep and improve the sustainability of the existing landscaping condition through maintenance of weed elimination, vegetation cutting, walkways and tree trimming which contributes to mitigating risks and enforces installation force protection measures with controlled growth for an unobstructed view of the entire perimeter and helps to provide a healthy atmosphere through reduced insect population.

1.3 Objectives: The contractor shall ensure all work accomplished maintains and presents a healthy, clean, neat, and professional appearance to all grounds included and covered by this contract in support of mission requirements for users, residents, and visitors to the installation.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall maintain Improved, Semi-Improved, and Un-Improved Grounds as identified in this PWS. The Locations are Camp Humphreys, Desiderio Army Airfield, and 7 remote sites: 1) High Point Remote Signal Site (Cheonan-city, Heuksongsan - 천안시 흑성산에 위치), 2) Richmond Remote Signal Site (Daejeon-city, Sikchangsan- 대전시 식장산에 위치), 3) Camp Ames Ammo Storage (Daejeon-city, Sintanjin-대전시 신탄진내 위치), 4) Army Depot (AD) #3 (Cheonan-city, Sunghwan – 천안시 성환읍내 위치), 5) Bayonne Remote Signal Site (yongin-city, Yangji – 용인시 양지면내 위치), 6) Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR)/39th SF Det (Gyonggi-do, Icheon-city – 경기도 이천시내 위치) and 7) Railroad Transportation Office (RTO) (Pyeongtaek Station - 평택역소재). When the contractor is performing ground maintenance activities with the weed cutter, the screen protectors shall be utilized to avoid any injuries to persons and/or damage to vehicles or surrounding property., If there is any damage caused by the contractor’s activities, the contractor is responsible for paying for said damages. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) can stop the Contractor’s work at any time when any safety issue is brought up while working. During the life of this contract, some or all of the contract requirements may be reduced or increased due to the planned relocation of US. Forces from Areas I and II to Camp Humphreys (Pyeongtaek).

1.4.1 Improved Grounds: These areas will generally be the developed areas of the installation and will require a thorough level of maintenance. The work performed in these areas by the Contractor shall include mowing vegetation, edging and trimming vegetation, removing vegetation trimmings from paved areas, removing leaves, removing vegetation from cracks in sidewalks and pavements, and litter control.

1.4.2 Unimproved Grounds: Unimproved grounds are all grounds not classified as improved or semi-improved where mowing is to control pests, to provide erosion control or to eliminate fire hazards. Areas in this classification encompass weapon ranges, road shoulders in undeveloped areas, grazing lands, lakes, ponds, and wetlands. Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA PAM) 385-64, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards is applicable to the ammunition magazines.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) 12-month Base Period, which consists of a 31-day Phase In period and eleven (11) months of service and four (4) 12-month Option Periods.

Phase-in: 1 May 2018 – 31 May 2018 Base Period: 1 June 2018 – 30 Apr 2019 Option Period I: 1 May 2019 – 30 Apr 2020 Option Period II: 1 May 2020 – 30 Apr 2021 Option Period III: 1 May 2021 – 30 Apr 2022 Option Period IV: 1 May 2022 – 30 Apr 2023

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall perform services even on holidays with some exceptions of 1 January, the day of Lunar New Year and the next day, the day of Chu-Sok and the next day, and 25 December.

1.6.1.1 U.S. Federal Observed Holidays

1.6.1.2 ROK legal holidays

1 and 2 January (New Year) 6 June (Memorial Day) Lunar New Year (On the Lunar Calendar) 17 July (Constitution Day) 1 March (Independence Movement Day) 15 August (Liberation Day) 1 May (Labor Day) Chu-Sok (On the Lunar Calendar) 5 May (Children's Day) October (National Foundation Day) Buddha's Birthday (On the Lunar calendar) 25 December (Christmas Day)

1.6.2 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0600 to 1730, Monday through Saturday. The Contractor may work even on Sunday and/or holidays when KO approves thru a coordination with the related organizations if the performance is behind the schedule during the contract period. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when Camp Humphreys and other sites are not closed.

1.6.3 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the locations of Camp Humphreys, Camp Ames, Bayonne Site, Richmond Site, Highpoint Site, Pyongtaek RTO, SOCKOR/39th SF Det, and Sunghwan Army Depot #3.

1.6.4 Quality Control Program (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of deficiencies. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be submitted to the COR within 10 days after contract award and forwarded to the KO for approval. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

1.6.5 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price type with Requirement CLIN contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel or any representative of the Contractor entering USAG Humphreys, and all other military installations included in this contract, shall abide by all security regulations imposed by the local installation commander at all times and shall be subject to security checks. Contractor personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering the confines of above installations, while on, and upon leaving the confines of USAG Humphreys et al.

1.6.8 Contractor Qualification

1.6.8.1 The prime Contractor shall have at least three (3) years of experience in weed elimination, vegetation cutting, tree trimming, tree planting and replanting, and tree pruning of similar size of projects as specified throughout the PWS within the last five (5) years.

1.6.8.2 The Contractor shall provide a copy of Special Construction Registration (Business Type: Landscaping and Planting) (전문건설업중 조경식재공사업) or “Comprehensive Landscaping Construction Registration (종합건설업중 조경공사업)” issued by the Republic of Korea (ROK) Government to provide grounds maintenance services. The Contractor shall submit all valid licenses with submittal of proposal and annually provide copies of all licenses to COR. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately of any change relating to the status of the licenses.

1.6.9 Key Personnel and staffing plan: There shall be two key personal and staffing plans submitted; one for the improved/unimproved ground area and a separate plan for the airfield area. The contractor shall keep his submitted key personnel and staffing plans for Grounds Maintenance Service Area III current at all times. The Contractor shall notify any changes in writing to Contracting Officer and COR before the changes in personnel become effective. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government.

1.6.9.1 Contract Manager (CM): The Contractor shall provide at least two Contract Managers (CM) employed by the prime Contractor; one for improved ground area and the other for airfield area who shall be responsible for the performance of work. Any changes of these individuals shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO) prior to performance. The replacement of CM must have the same or qualifications and experience that exceed the individual he/she is replacing.

1.6.9.1.1 CM shall have minimum two (2) years’ experience as a CM in ground maintenance services, minimum over 200+ acreage scale, within the last five (5) years. CMs shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations.

1.6.9.1.2 CM shall be available during normal duty hours from 06:00 AM thru 17:30 PM within two (2) hours of notice to meet on the installation with Government personnel (COR) to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours, the CM shall be available within four (4) hours of notice, 24 hours a day, and seven (7) days a week for emergency purposes. The CM shall be available by cell phone and shall provide their cell phone number to the KO and COR prior to start contract.

1.6.9.1.3 CM shall submit a hard copy of daily report every day at 08:00 AM, a hard copy of weekly plan on every Friday at 08:00 AM and a hard copy of monthly plan on the day before every last day of the month respectively. During periods of sporadic inclement weather contract manager shall contact COR within four (4) hours of decision not to perform for the day and reevaluate their ability to perform for the remainder of the day.

1.6.9.1.4 Contract Manager’s Language Requirements. Personnel working on this contract shall have the ability at an intermediate level of daily conversing in, being understood, and understand English as exemplified in their written and verbal skills in their functional duties in the performance of services as required by this contract. If the Government, at its sole discretion, determines that the language skills of a Contractor employee does not meet the language proficiency skills required of the position, the Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to provide a new Contract employee that does possess the required language proficiency skills required of the position, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.9.2 Alternate Contract Manager (ACM): The Offeror shall provide a foremen list who has minimum (2) years’ experience as a performer in ground maintenance services minimum over 300 acreage scale within the last five (5) years.

1.6.9.3 Staffing plans: The Contractor shall provide a number of staff personnel, within a organization chart, describing their tasks in accordance with the PWS (minimum number of daily employees actively engaged in grounds maintenance during the growing season shall be 75 including 10 personnel assigned specifically for the airfield area). If the contractor is unable, or chooses not to conduct grounds maintenance due to inclement weather for a period of 3 or more days the contractor shall supply the COR a “surge” staffing plan and scheduling to ensure monthly requirements are met. The surge staffing plan will clearly indicate what additional efforts are taken to make up for the time the contractor was unable to perform due to inclement weather. Maintaining the airfield to the required standards takes priority over other areas on contract and will be addressed accordingly within any surge staffing plan. If after award, the contractor has proven to have satisfactorily performed and has provided sufficient documentation to indicate how they will continue to perform satisfactorily with a lesser number of personnel, they may do so upon approval by the KO. The contractor shall not use subcontractors without prior written coordination with the KO. The contractor shall ensure that the subcontractors meet the standards required by this contract to perform the service. The prime contractor is responsible for the performance of the subcontractors. The contractor must demonstrate a legal binding relationship with any entity subcontracted to perform under this contract. The contractor is required to submit the Sub-Contract Agreement to the COR and KO. The staffing plan shall be re-submitted within 5 working days after any changes; shall be confirmed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); and approved by KO if there are any changes after award. At a minimum the staffing plan must address the following:

· Organizational chart

· Identification of key personnel and any other contract team members

· Number of employees. Labor mix and Labor Quantity

· Personnel recruiting plan and resources.

· Discuss subcontract teaming agreements, if applicable

1.6.10 Equipment plan: The Contractor shall submit the equipment plan. The plan needs to identify equipment for improved/unimproved ground area and airfield area separately. The Contractor shall provide evidence that all equipment and vehicles are in their possession or ability to secure required equipment in time for full performance (Minimum required equipment numbers are: 5 operable riding mowers, 37 weed eaters, 17 blowers, and 17 protectors for improved ground areas; and in addition for unimproved grounds area: 1 operable baler, 1 chipper, and 1 chainsaw. The contractor shall follow Para 1.b, “Required Equipment” in the PWS for A-511 Vegetation cutting/control attachment). Contractor shall perform and document bi-weekly blade sharpening of all metal blade devices to ensure a uniform appearance of cut vegetation. If contractor is using plastic blades or rope/string devices, these items shall be replaced at a frequency to ensure a uniform appearance. If a major piece of equipment (tractor/baler/riding mower) is nonfunctional for more than 5 days, the contractor is required to supply replacement vehicle of equal or greater capacity at no extra cost to the U.S. Government until such time the original equipment is repaired.

1.6.11 Safety Plan: The Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the COR no later than 10 days after contract award for review and approval by the KO. The plan shall clearly describe the contractor’s safety training, safety methods, and practices; such as standardized procedures and check lists to monitor performance, identify discrepancies, and take corrective action to prevent re-occurrences of any safety issues. An updated safety plan shall be submitted within 5 days after any changes are made by the contractor that impacts the plan. The safety plan shall cover the contractor’s employees, passers-by, and vehicles moving and parked.

1.6.12 Phase-In Plan: The Contractor shall submit the phase-in plan against the contract with his proposal. The Contractor shall clearly demonstrate how the Contractor will prepare for 100% full performance in accordance with the PWS and transition. The Contractor shall include all general and administrative (G&A) functions and pre-hiring activities normally accomplished by the Contractor prior to physical phase-in performance. The Contractor shall describe, in detail, how the Contractor will provide the required training and implementation on all reports, services, and suspense dates. The Contractor shall produce a time phased and milestone driven schedule of key events and procedures needed to assure readiness and 100% full performance under the contract by the end of the one (1) month phase-in period. The approach must be designed to ensure successful transition to full performance of work by the conclusion of the phase in period at no additional costs to the Government.

1.6.13 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR Tracking Tool (Contracting Officer Representative Tracking (CORT) Tool) https://wawf.eb.mil/cort/cort.xhtml for nomination, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs will be used. The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, 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 Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed while on post at USAG Humphreys and other military facilities covered in this contract. The contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance and be easily recognizable as contractor employees. Identification of all contractor employees and visiting workers shall be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing and/or individual photo badges or escort badges bearing the name of the company and the words “Grounds Maintenance”. The distinctive clothing and individual photo badges or escort badges shall be provided at the contractor’s own expense.

1.6.13 Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid improper influence in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

1.6.14 Intentional no statement

1.6.15 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.), or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO, and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.16 Base Passes: Upon notice of award, the Contractor shall obtain all the passes and necessary vehicle permits required for entry by authorized Contractor personnel in accordance with base policy. Point of contact information for this action will be provided upon contract award.

1.6.17 Escort Privileges: The CM and ACM shall be the only two authorized personnel with escort privileges. This privilege is only for employees working on this contract or those providing supporting roles under emergency conditions and only during hours stated under this contract for ground maintenance services, Area III. It is the escort’s responsibility to ensure he/she maintains full control of all individuals at all times.

1.6.18 Reserved

1.6.19 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.19.1 AT Level I Training: This provision 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 to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 50 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 KO, if a COR is not assigned within 50 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

1.6.19.2 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 Marshall 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.

1.6.20 Emergency Services

1.6.20.1 The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

1.6.20.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6.21 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The contractor shall comply with all applicable ROK Environmental laws, United States Forces Korea (USFK) regulations and requirements regarding environmental. In the case of environmental laws/regulations/requirements change during the contract period, the contractor shall comply with such law/regulation as changed.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions:

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

2.1.2 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.

2.1.3 Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.4 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.

2.1.5 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the Contracting Officer 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.

2.1.6 Debris: Includes, but is not limited to paper, cans, bottles, limbs and branches, pine straw and pine cones, leaves, rocks, and other similar items.

2.1.7 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

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

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

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

2.1.12. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that 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 the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. The prime contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

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

(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

(2) Theft:

(3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

(4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

2.1.14 Material. Property that may be…