Technical Exhibit A-PWS WDTC MSS, 20 Nov 19.docx

W9115120R0002

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR THE

WEST DESERT TEST CENTER MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES

(WDTC MSS)

W9115120R0002

20 November 2019

PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The Contractor shall provide non-personal services required to support the West Desert Test Center (WDTC) located at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, management, supervision, supplies, materials equipment and tools, not otherwise provided as Government furnished property, to perform non-personal services required to support the developmental and operational testing at WDTC.

1.1.1 The Contractor shall provide qualified and appropriately trained personnel necessary to work in Government facilities, laboratories, chambers, or field and range locations throughout WDTC. During performance of work on the installation, the Contractor shall conform to all safety rules and requirements issued by the Dugway Safety Office. The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents, and preserve and protect personnel and property. Any violations of established safety and accident prevention rules and regulations may be grounds for termination of the contract.

1.1.2 The Contractor shall comply with all Governmental, safety, surety and security laws, regulations, policies, and Standing Operation Procedures (SOP), WDTC’s International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories (See Technical Exhibit B) and quality practices.

1.1.3 The Contractor shall implement, manage and execute a Quality Control Program (QCP), Safety Program (SP) and Training Program (TP) in support of the WDTC. The Contractor shall implement, manage, and execute a Property-Management System (PMS) necessary to control, manage and track all Government furnished property (GFP) (See Technical Exhibit D).

1.2 Background. The WDTC, located on U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah, plans, conducts, evaluates, and reports on developmental, operational tests and supports Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) development, training to assess the military value of Chemical and Biological (CB) defense systems, incendiary smoke/obscuration munitions systems, and related operational concepts.

1.2.1 WDTC plans, conducts, evaluates, reports, and supports CB and non-CB testing efforts for the Department of Defense (DOD), other federal agencies, private industries and foreign Governments (e.g., environmental assessment/impact evaluations, weapons and munitions demilitarization, chemical energetics/homemade explosive testing, unmanned systems testing, direct and indirect fire weapons testing, hazard assessments, and technical/logistical support of operations at DPG).

1.2.2 WDTC programs include CB detection, decontamination, and protection devices, evaluation of munitions, testing to determine Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) contamination and decontamination survivability of various DOD materiel and equipment along with a wide range of developmental testing and applied research related to TTP. Test procedures involve energetic and non-energetic indirect fire systems, physical and environmental stress testing, human factors engineering, methodology development and implementation, accelerated climatic storage, contamination/decontamination evaluations, and performance and reliability testing of items in the field or within enclosed chambers.

1.2.3 DPG maintains and operates chemical and biological laboratories to support various test and training programs. Such activities include the management and control of chemical warfare agents along with the growth and purification of biological simulants and organisms. Simulant agent materials are frequently disseminated to challenge detection and protection equipment and to evaluate concepts of deployment of detection and protection equipment. Chemical analytical activities are performed to support test and compliance programs to satisfy Army, State, and Federal Government regulations on safety, surety, hazardous waste, and the environment.

1.2.4 WDTC protocols and standing operating procedures comply with calibration and laboratory ISO 17025 standard (See Technical Exhibit B). WDTC’S management has adopted the policy of providing equipment and services that meet or exceed these quality standard and guarantee customer satisfaction throughout the test cycle. To achieve this objective, it is WDTC policy to establish and maintain an efficient and effective quality system, planned and developed in conjunction with all management functions. Determination of work conformance with customer and regulatory requirements is verified on the basis of objective evidence of quality. Complying with the ISO 17025 standard is essential in adding creditability to WDTC policies.

1.2.5 The WDTC is subject to a zero-defect environment in safety, security and surety law and regulations and are monitored by both internal and external inspections and audits. Failure to comply leads to delays, potential shut down and expenses while corrections are put into place. Contractor shall meet physical/medical requirements to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), security requirements, drug screening requirements, and security clearance requirements. Staff members must comply with safety, security, and surety requirements such as obtaining and wearing appropriate PPE, securing facilities and property, obtaining medical evaluations, obeying safety rules, and compliance with command policies and security regulations.

1.3 Objectives. The Contractor shall provide services necessary to support and perform field, chamber, and laboratory test services in support of WDTC’s mission.

1.4 Scope. The Contractor shall support and maintain the WDTC, Michael Army Air Field (MAAF) and Edgewood Chemical and BioTesting Division (BTD) Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) West operations (See Technical Exhibit J). The Contractor shall work with lethal or incapacitating chemical and biological agents, chemical and biological simulants, and test items that have been previously exposed to these agents. The Contractor shall provide engineering and test support in the design and development of test fixtures and facilities, air supply and vacuum systems, vapor and aerosol dissemination and sampling systems, virtual reality methodology and implementation, and manned and unmanned defeat targets. The Contractor shall support the operations and sustainment of laboratories, chambers, ranges, test areas and manned/unmanned system operations in support of the following missions: chamber-controlled surety materiel testing, chemical energetic and homemade explosive testing, smoke and obscurant testing, energetic and non-energetic direct/indirect fire, artillery and weapons system testing, large-area simulant disbursement, chemical/biological monitoring and sampling, range debris remediation, environmental and climatic condition test chambers, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Unmanned Ground Systems (UAS/UGS) testing and training to include targets and transportation of UAS/UGS system and equipment items, sensor testing, decontamination testing, meteorological monitoring and chemical/biological material testing. Specific work requirements, performance criteria, and quality control requirements will be tasked on each Contract Work Order (CWO).

1.4.1 CWO Contract Work Orders (CWOs) will be issued by the Contracting Officer (KO) defining the specific requirements or tasks to be performed by the Contractor.

1.4.2 Each CWO will define the specific requirements or tasks; test, training, laboratory, range, air field, WDTC compliance, DPG protocol function and methodology development process to be performed. Each CWO will contain sufficient background information (e.g., specifications, drawings, work breakdown structures, schedules, hour and financial management tracking/reporting requirements, quality assurance, inspection standards, and other appropriate descriptive material) necessary for the Contractor to determine the scope of work and performance criteria to complete the CWO.

1.4.3 The Contractor shall generate and submit a Task Implementation Plan (TIP) no later than four (4) working days after receipt of approved CWO to the COR and KO. Each CWO shall contain sufficient information to serve as a basis for establishing appropriate performance criteria. Each CWO shall be monitored by the COR and evaluated as outlined in the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

1.4.4 CWO Tracking/Cost Management System

1.4.4.1 The Contractor shall have a web-based CWO Tracking system that tracks the submission and approval of Government CWOs and contractor TIPs issued against this contract. This system will be accessible by the Government and will include the following features:

· Allow Government personnel to upload CWOs and supporting CWO files and/or diagrams

· Track CWOs and TIPs throughout the review/approval process

· Allow Government personnel to upload changes or amendments to existing CWOs and track contractor submission of TIP revisions

· Have the capability to print CWOs and TIPs

1.4.4.2 The Contractor shall provide a web-based cost management system that provides access to data on demand. Functionality of this system shall include the ability to track and report incurred costs at the CWO level and contract CLIN level. This will include all cost reporting information such as labor, travel, overtime, and purchasing (including Contractor Acquired Property). The system shall be able to project schedule variances and percentage of completion. The cost management system shall track Contractor charges by CWO against the Government’s funded obligations in order to ensure invoices do not exceed available funding. The system will be capable of performing data searches based, at a minimum, on date and cost element, and be readily adaptable to changes/revisions to CWOs. The system shall back up cost and project data at customarily acceptable intervals and have the capability of being archived. A user manuals will be created and stored online within the web-based system.

1.4.4.3 The Contractor shall provide to the KO a weekly summary CWO report, NLT the close of business Monday (or Tuesday if a holiday) each week, detailing the following:

· CWO Number

· CWO Program Name and status

· Government funding number (WBS Element)

· CWO estimated cost

· CWO current financial status (funded amount and balance)

· Hours charged

· Burn rates

· Government CWO Point of Contact

· Contractor TIP point of Contact

1.4.4.4 The Contractor shall provide a continuing cost management process that incorporates intensive appraisal of all elements influencing the cost of contract performance. The Contractor shall reduce expenditures to the minimum necessary for satisfactory performance IAW normally acceptable engineering or industrial practices and standards. The Contractor shall place special emphasis on achieving and maintaining the proper mix of appropriately qualified managerial, professional, technical, craft, and support personnel to accomplish the contractual objectives economically.

1.4.5 The Contractor shall provide or procure the needed supplies, specialized training, engineering support, equipment or equipment fabrication, and/or service(s) to support each CWO prior to the execution start date of the CWO.

1.5 Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for a base period (10 Months) and four year option periods, and a two (2) month phase-in period prior to period of performance. The phase in period is 23 April 2020 through 22 June 2020. The Period of Performance is 23 June 2020 through 22 April 2025.

1.6 General Requirements

1.6.1 Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.246-5, Inspection of Services, Cost Reimbursement).

1.6.1.1 The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Package (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall upon request provide to the Government their quality control documentation.

1.6.1.2 The Contractors Quality Control is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the support provided, to include that of subcontractors and consultants, complies with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor QCP shall ensure that all required work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract. The Contractor QCP shall ensure that materials, equipment, and sample work are on hand, conform to test and safety standards, and are properly used and/or stored. The Contractor’s QCP shall be implemented at the start through execution of the CWO and until completion.

1.6.1.3 The Contractors QCP will outline the process/schedule for inspection all contractor tasks and provide a copy of the schedule to the KO for review. The QCP will outline the process in which each task within a CWO is inspected and provide a monthly report, NLT the 10th business day of the following month, to the COR office of all CWO/tasks inspected, results of inspection, discrepancies, and corrective actions. After acceptance of the Quality Control Program, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance. The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the QASP. This plan is a Government only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

1.6.3 Federal Government Holidays. The Contractor is not required to work on Federal Government Holidays, but on occasions, the Contractor may be tasked to support tests, training or other support tasks (to include inspections or travel) that require work on specified holidays. The following Federal Holidays are observed:

3rd Monday of February

Memorial Day

Last Monday of May

Independence Day

4th day of July

Labor Day

1st Monday of September

Columbus Day

2nd Monday of October

Veterans Day

11th day of November

Thanksgiving Day

4th Thursday of November

Christmas Day

25th day of December

1.6.4 DPG Hours of Operation. The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., (0700 – 1730) Mountain Standard Time (MST), Monday thru Thursday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, environmental conditions or events that warrant base commander approved base closure, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the before mentioned reasons.

1.6.4.1 The Contractor shall support extended work hours or extended work days in support of tests, training or other support tasks (to include inspections or travel). The Contractor shall submit a consolidated extended work request for tasks that require extended work hours or days for all supporting divisions. The request shall be submitted to the COR or KO for approval the week prior to extended work schedule or two week prior to extended work schedule in support of travel and task outside DPG.

1.6.4.2 The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the reasons stated in 1.6.4. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 MAAF Hours of Operations: The typical MAAF flight operations normal duty hours/days for MAAF are 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. MST (0700 – 2100) Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M. MST (0800 – 1600) on Friday.

1.6.5.1 MAAF Extended Work Hours/Days. The Contractor shall support extended work hours or extended work days in support of tests, training or other support tasks (to include inspections or travel). The Contractor shall submit a consolidated extended work request for tasks that require extended work hours or days for all supporting divisions. The request shall be submitted to the COR or KO for approval the week prior to extended work schedule or two weeks prior to extended work schedule in support of travel and tasks outside DPG.

1.6.6 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at DPG WDTC and at various locations CONUS and OCONUS. DPG WDTC is located in the remote western region area of the state of Utah. The main gate is approximately 90 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. Contractors may be required to travel up to 150 miles one way from Salt Lake Valley or surrounding cities to DPG/WDTC.

1.6.7 Type of Contract. The government will award a hybrid contract that will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract.

1.6.8 Security Requirements. Contractor personnel (to include subcontractors) performing work under this contract must have the appropriate security clearance based on their duty position prior to performing work under this contract, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with, DD Form 254, DOD Contract Security Classification Specification. DPG will provide the Contractor employees with security training and/or briefings pertinent to the test projects that may require contractor support service. The Contractor shall comply with all published security regulations, including installation operations, physical security and security classification standards. Additionally, the Government will provide an Operations Security (OPSEC) briefing and/or Annex when a test is deemed to be sensitive/classified. The Contractor shall be required to attend such OPSEC briefings/training classes as necessary. The Contractor must complete Antiterrorism Level 1 training, provided by the Government.

1.6.8.1 Access to DPG requires that contractor employees voluntarily submit personal data (e.g., name, social security number, date of birth) when applying for a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) or temporary access pass. This information is routinely used by DPG Law Enforcement and Security personnel to conduct driver’s license and criminal history/background checks. Adverse information revealed by such checks (e.g., outstanding criminal warrants, criminal history indicating a potential risk to DPG Installation security, or similar negative information indicating a potential security and/or law enforcement risk to DPG), may result in a denial of access and/or reentry to U.S. Army DPG. Delays caused by any adverse employee information do not constitute a basis for claim by the Contractor. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to assure all personnel scheduled to work on the installation are expected to meet acceptable backgrounds for clearance.

1.6.8.2 Contractor employees shall be U.S. citizens and successfully pass a personnel investigation background check. Contractor personnel who lack the required access to exclusion or limited access areas must obtain clearance from the DPG Security Office and be escorted into the restricted area(s) by contractor personnel with approved access and appropriate badge In Accordance With (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 50-6 (See Technical Exhibit B), the certifying official may exclude from exclusion areas any contractor personnel who violates written safety, surety, or security requirements. The exclusion may be temporary (pending an investigation of action or circumstance) or permanent. Exclusion or removal of contractor personnel from the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP) or Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) will not relieve the Contractor of their obligation to complete assigned tasks.

1.6.8.3 This PWS is not classified, however, the classification of work to be performed for each CWO and therefore all support documents created by the Contractor shall be determined and handled in accordance with the CWO Contract Security Classification Specification.

1.6.8.4 The Contractor shall be required to have as a minimum these personnel cleared at the TOP SECRET level: (1) the contract Program Manager, (2) the local Facility Security Officer (FSO) and (3) the Project Manager Special Program Division (SPD). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to designate one of its personnel as the FSO. It is anticipated that all labor categories under this contract will be required to maintain SECRET security clearances except for the Program Manager (PM) and the FSO, and the Project Manager Special Program Division (SPD) which require TOP SECRET clearance. In addition, certain CWO assigned to the Contractor may require TOP SECRET clearances and the Contractor shall be required to plan accordingly in obtaining clearances for those employees.

1.6.8.5 All labor categories require a security clearance. They are not required to have their security clearance at the time of award, but the Contractor must aggressively pursue clearances for the specified employees. If a contractor employee has not obtained an interim or full security clearance from the Industry Consolidated Adjudications Facility (CAF), the individual may not be assigned to a WDTC division without obtaining a written waiver from the WDTC division in which the employee is projected to be assigned. This waiver will be in coordination with the COR office, KO and DPG Security Office. The Contractor can assign the new employee to the Contractor’s program management office so that the employee can be temporarily assigned to other WDTC tasks that do not require security clearance until their clearance has been received and processed.

1.6.9 Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, property, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.10 Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the COR.

1.6.10.1 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the COR, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.10.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of government issued keys/key cards by any person other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the COR.

1.6.10.3 Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications.

1.6.11.1 The Contractor shall be required to work with chemical and biological simulants, with lethal or incapacitating agents, and with test items that have been previously exposed to lethal or incapacitating agents. Individuals participating in chemical or biological surety operations must be enrolled in the CPRP IAW Chapter 2 of AR 50-6 Appendix C “Nuclear and Chemical Weapons and Material Chemical Surety” ((See Technical Exhibit B); or the Army BPRP, AR 50-1 (See Technical Exhibit B).

1.6.11.2 Certain duty positions may require specialized certification training which are managed, verified and certified by each WDTC work center. Those duty position include; Weapons Technician, Gunner, Munitions Handler, Explosive Handler, Heavy Duty Equipment Operator. Specific training requirements are outlined within each duty position as outlined in AR 385-10 and DPG Regulation 350-104 (Technical Exhibit B).

1.6.12 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor shall attend post award conference meetings (at least quarterly) convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation and AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. The COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the COR will apprise the Contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.13 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). 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 notify both the COR office and contractor of any deficiencies; 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 regards 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.

1.6.14 Chemical Personal Reliability Program (CPRP) and Biological Personal Reliability Program (BPRP). Contractor personnel accepted into the CPRP and the BPRP will be selected randomly for Random Drug Testing IAW Chapter 5 of AR 600-85 “The Army Substance Abuse Program” (See Technical Exhibit B). DPG will coordinate and perform the random drug testing and will bear the cost of the testing. The DPG Drug and Alcohol Office will notify the Contractor through the COR office with the names of the Contractor personnel selected for drug testing. The DPG Drug and Alcohol Office will provide any positive findings from the testing activity to the Government PRP certifying official. Based on positive finding confirmation, the certifying official shall determine removal/retention of the Contractor from the CPRP or BPRP. The certifying official shall remove any contractor employee from the CPRP or BPRP who fails to report for drug screening within four hours of notification. When Contractor personnel are selected for drug testing and are absent from duty, the Contractor shall notify in writing to the COR office stating the reason for absence and next testing availability date. The COR upon receipt shall submit the written document to the DPG Drug and Alcohol Office.

1.6.15 Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Support. The Government will not provide occupational health support, except for areas/items listed:

1.6.15.1 Any medical surveillance or treatment for exposure or potential exposure derived from Army and/or DPG Chemical Program requirements where Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) (pure, dilute, or simulant), Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) (pure, dilute or simulant) are used. Treatment (for purposes of direct reimbursable costs) is defined as actions taken to provide individuals initial assessment and medical assistance related to chemical exposure or potential chemical exposure. Nothing contained herein is meant to replace the Contractor’s Worker Compensation Fund requirements.

1.6.15.2 Any medical surveillance or treatment for exposure or potential exposure derived from Army and/or DPG Chemical Program requirements where Biological Warfare Agents (BWA) (pure, dilute, or simulant), Non-Traditional Agent (NTA) (pure, dilute or simulant) or infectious agents and toxins (IATs) are used. Treatment is defined as (for purposes of direct reimbursable costs) actions taken to provide individuals initial assessment and medical assistance related to biological exposure or potential biological exposure. Nothing contained herein is meant to replace the Contractor’s Worker Compensation Fund requirements.

1.6.15.3 Medical Screenings/Assessments/Follow-up (not related to chemical or biological) – DPG requirements for any type of medical screening, assessment and follow-ups for specialized equipment that are covered or required under an Army and/or DPG program. (i.e. APR, Supplied Air, CWO requirements, DOT/CDL medical clearance).

1.6.15.4 Industrial Hygiene (IH) support, such as sound, lighting, and air quality monitoring, may be available through personnel at the Dugway Clinic in cases where it relates to government facilities and/or large equipment that contractors occupy or operate. DPG IH support is very limited and may not always be available. In cases where the Contractor provides IH support and an issue is found, the Contractor must provide the information to the government contracting office for dissemination to appropriate DPG agencies. Contract Industrial Hygiene or Safety professionals will provide employee workplace risk assessments once a year and when work hazards change to facilitate accurate occupational medical surveillance.

1.6.15.5 For the above given situations, the Contractor will use onsite Medical/IH support on the same basis as other government employees, if available. This support may require billing the Contractor, who may submit the cost to the government for reimbursement. If not available onsite, the Contractor will be responsible for contracting with a commercial vendor and the government will reimburse the cost.

1.6.15.6 In the event of chemical or biological exposure, or potential exposure, the Dugway Clinic will provide treatment to the Contractor’s employees in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined above. The Dugway Clinic will not be responsible for treatment or care of the Contractor’s employees beyond the initial assessments or medical assistance anticipated herein.

1.6.15.7 No-shows for Occupational Health Clinic appointments will result in a non-reimbursable no-show fee. Appointments with the Occupational Health Clinic must be cancelled at least three working days in advance to avoid a non-reimbursable no-show fee.

1.6.15.8 In certain cases, medical/IH support may be available onsite that is not directly reimbursable by the government. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate for these services, arrange payment, and abide by the terms and conditions provided by the Clinic. Examples of services provided by the Clinic, at its discretion include;

1.6.15.8.1 The Dugway Clinic will provide Alcohol/Drug Screening.

1.6.15.8.2 Work Related Injury Treatment if available, limited to minor injuries and no long term treatment.

1.6.15.8.3 General Hearing/Eye Exams which is restricted to exams needed in performance of work on this contract which is not covered in paragraph 1.6.15.1 and 1.6.15.2.

1.6.15.9 For information only, the following references outline support for Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Support.

1.6.15.9.1 Interim Guidance on Occupational Health Practices for the Evaluation and Control of Occupational Exposures to Nerve Agents GA, GB, GD, GF and VX and Mustard Agents H, HD, and HT state;

1.6.15.9.1.1 Nerve agent medical surveillance categories. Some contract employees working with chemical surety programs may be eligible for occupational health services from government health clinics, on a reimbursable basis, under the provisions of AR 40-400, paragraph 3-45(d).

1.6.15.9.1.2 Post-offer, pre-placement (including change-of-position) examinations. Paragraph b. “This examination should be performed by or under the supervision of the Competent Medical Authority (CMA) and at no cost to the employee. See Table 1 for the examination requirements by medical surveillance category.” The CMA or Contractor Medical Doctor (CMD) for the supported chemical activity or operation establishes the nerve agent medical surveillance program for all personnel with a significant exposure potential to nerve agents. The CMA/CMD will ensure that these individuals are assigned to one of two medical surveillance categories (I or II) and have been enrolled in the nerve agent medical surveillance program. Personnel with a highest risk of nerve agent exposure (that is, Category I) will receive the most extensive examinations.

TABLE 1; Category Specific Medical Surveillance Category I Post-Offer/Preplacement

CBC with Diff

Category II Post-Offer/Preplacement

1 Denotes annual requirement, unless otherwise mentioned.

2 Re-established baseline by a two-sample blood draw at least every three years.

3 Category I or II employees with a nerve agent exposure potential will be issued respiratory protective devices or emergency escape devices. Under provisions of 29 CFR 1920.134, all individuals issued respiratory protection must be medically evaluated to ensure that they are physiologically and psychologically able to wear the respirators for the intended tasks. Respirator clearance evaluation should be added to the scope of the nerve agent medical surveillance examination under these circumstances.

1.6.15.9.2 Red Blood Cell-Cholinesterase (RBC-ChE) activity determinations. Monitoring RBC-ChE for DOD contractors.

1.6.15.9.2.1 Department of Defense contractors performing work with a nerve agent exposure potential will be enrolled in a nerve agent medical surveillance program and will undergo periodic RBC-ChE monitoring. Under special provisions established by the Secretary of the Army, any participating U.S. Army laboratory may analyze DOD contractors' RBC-ChE assays on a cost reimbursable basis. Alternatively, the contractor may send the blood specimens to the United States Army Public Health Clinic (USAPHC) Cholinesterase Reference Laboratory (CRL) for primary analysis on a cost reimbursable basis.

1.6.15.9.2.2 The CRL or site laboratory director will forward the RBC-ChE results to the CMA (or designated representative) for incorporation as part of the nerve agent medical surveillance examination and for placement in the patient's medical record.

1.6.15.9.2.3 The CMA will investigate any RBC-ChE depression greater than 10 percent from the baseline), document the results of that investigation in the employee's medical record, and maintain the RBC-ChE results.

1.6.15.10 Regulations in support of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Support are; DPGR385-1 “Use of RPE with tight fitting… require medical clearance for the employee wearing RPE; training for employees… fit testing in accordance with federal standards, more strict if applicable; AR11-34 – requires annual physical for respiratory protection”. The terms and conditions of this Contract will be in accordance with DA PAM 385-69 (See Technical Exhibit B).

1.6.16 General Safety.

1.6.16.1 Each contractor employee requiring access to chemical surety areas will be issued and have access to a protective mask at all times. The Government will provide certified protective mask and will be issued by the Toxicological Agent Protective (TAP) laundry facility. Prior to being issued a mask each employee will be required to report to the Health Clinic, building (Bldg.) 5236, for two (2) baseline cholinesterase blood draws, to be collected greater than 24-hours, and less than 14-days apart. Periodic blood tests may be required during period of employment. There are no other medical examination requirements in order to obtain an air purifying respirator, therefore the Health Clinic will not perform other health examinations other than the blood draw for air purifying respirators. Each employee required to obtain a mask must be clean-shaven to assure a secure fitting for his/her protective mask.

1.6.16.2 The Contractor shall be charged a fair market value replacement cost for lost safety items and cost will be deducted from the Contractor’s monthly billing for item(s) not returned or lost, or the Contractor shall be billed in cases where the replacement cost of lost items exceeds the amount due the Contractor. At contract completion, the Contractor shall be required to submit to the COR his final billing, a “certificate of return” for all masks from the cognizant office(s) before approval for final payment will be considered.

1.6.16.3 DPG will provide safety criteria and safety procedures for each CWO. The Contractor shall comply with all safety procedures, including emergency procedures and training exercises. Before the Contractor implements more stringent safety procedures, those procedures must be pre-coordinated with the DPG safety office and each affected division.

1.6.16.4 During performance of work, on premises that are under direct control of the government, the Contractor shall: (1) conform to all safety rules and requirements issued by the Dugway Safety Office and in effect at time of award of contract; and (2) take such additional precautions as the COR office reasonably require for safety and accident prevention.

1.6.17 The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve and protect personnel and property. Any violations of established safety and accident prevention rules and regulations, unless promptly corrected, may be grounds for corrective action and up to termination of this contract pursuant to the "Default" provisions.

1.6.18 Certain skilled/experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful contractor accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. Those skilled/experienced professional and/or technical personal are identified as Key personnel.

1.6.19 Key Personnel. The key personnel shall be available 7:00 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday except federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.19.1 Key Personnel shall not be removed or replaced within the performance of this contract unless the measures shown in examples (1) and (2) are taken: (1) If one or more of the key personnel, for any reason, becomes or is expected to become unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the Contractor shall, subject to the concurrence of the KO, promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess equal, or better, qualifications as the original employee. (2) All requests for approval of substitutions after award shall be in writing including a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request shall contain a resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the KO. The KO must concur in writing with the change. If the KO determines that suitable and timely replacement of Key Personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair successful completion of the contract, the KO may terminate the contract for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or make an equitable adjustment to the contract to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss or damage.

1.6.19.2 A monthly listing of employees shall be submitted to the COR office. The listing must state continuing employees and new employees.

1.6.19.3 The minimum standards of education and experience shall be maintained throughout the term of the contract. The Contractor shall request a waiver from the KO if any individual proposed to be on contractor's staff does not meet the requirements. The waiver shall explain any unique work experience, education or other credentials, which would serve to adequately substitute for required qualifications. When the government allows a waiver for an individual not fully qualified with WDTC specific certifications/requirements for a position, time and training will be provided to allow the individual to become fully qualified within six months. The government shall determine acceptable substitution of experience for education. In general, two years’ relevant experience equals one year of college with the exception of the Program Manager which requires minimum Baccalaureate degree, preferably a Master’s degree and 15 years’ experience. The following personnel are considered Key personnel by the Government and their Qualifications are listed below and in Table 1:

1.6.19.4 Program Manager (PM). The Program Manager must have at a minimum, Baccalaureate degree, preferably a Master’s degree in business management, science or engineering from an accredited university and at least 15-years of management experience with DOD contracts, preferably chemical defense programs or equivalent. Must have a Top-Secret security clearance. Must have experience in marketing, identifying customer requirements, developing cost-effective solutions, leading proposal efforts, preparing cost estimates, planning, and executing multiple projects. Must be experienced in the development and management of work breakdown structures and earned value management measurements. Must have demonstrated ability in monitoring, reporting, and presenting overall project cost, schedule, and performance to the customer. Must be proficient in using Microsoft (MS®) Project or similar project management software. The PM shall be overall responsible for the performance of the work. The PM shall be available during DPG normal duty hour/duty day except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed per installation commander. If an alternate PM is designated by the Contractor to serve as the PM when the PM is absent, the name of this person shall be designated in writing to the COR office. The PM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.6.19.5 Senior Business Manager. The Senior Business Manager must have a Baccalaureate in finance or accounting with at least five (5) years of experience in government cost management or business management experience. Must be able to develop and implement standardized accounting systems for the control of project funds and expenditures. Must be experienced in the development and management of work breakdown structures and earned value management measurements. Must be able to forecast and develop long-range projections. Must be able to establish and maintain accounting record systems for labor, material, travel, and other direct costs (ODCs).

1.6.19.6 Quality Control Manager. The Quality Control Manager must have a Baccalaureate with at least five (5) years of experience as a Quality Manager on a Government contract; or equivalent years of experience with direct government or contractor supporting government contracts. Must have experience in government contracts to include general contract quality management experience in safety, training and property management and general contract quality management. Must be proficient in using MS® Project or similar project management software.

1.6.19.7 Facility Security Officer (FSO). The Facility Security Officer must have a Baccalaureate degree with at least three (3) years of experience in security administration; or equivalent year of experience with direct federal government or contractor supporting federal government contracts. Must have a Top-Secret security clearance. The FSO must be a US Citizen. The FSO will “supervise and direct security measures” within the facility. The FSO is required to take applicable training courses in order to understand fully the complexity of the requirements levied by their duties. Experienced in developing and administering security procedures and programs for classified or proprietary materials and documents. Experience in coordinating and processing security clearances. Experience in implementing federal security regulations and obtaining rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations. Experience conducting security education classes.

1.6.19.8 Project Manager (BioTesting Division BTD). The Project Manager must have a minimum Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in chemical/biological or physical sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and at least five (5) years of project management experience with DOD contracts, preferably biological defense programs; or equivalent. Requires management and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to innovate and adapt to changing program requirements, and demonstrates problem-solving skills. Must have experience in leading multidisciplinary teams of scientists and/or engineers in the planning and execution of test programs. Must have experimental/laboratory experience in areas related to chemical/biological defense. Experience in the management of science/engineering professionals and technical staff. Must be experienced in the development and management of cost estimates and budgets. Must be experienced in the development and management of work breakdown structures and earned value management measurements. Must be proficient in using MS® Project or similar project management software.

1.6.19.9 Project Manager Chemical Test Division (CTD). The Project Manager assigned to CTD must have a Baccalaureate degree in science or engineering from an accredited university and at least five (5) years of project management experience with DOD contracts, preferably chemical or biological defense programs; or equivalent. Must have experience in leading multidisciplinary teams of chemists, scientists, and/or engineers in the planning and execution of test programs. Must have experience in marketing, identifying customer requirements, developing cost-effective solutions, leading proposal efforts, preparing cost estimates, planning, and executing multiple projects. Must be experienced in the development and management of work breakdown structures and earned value management measurements. Must have demonstrated ability in monitoring, reporting, and presenting overall project cost, schedule, and performance to the customer. Must be proficient in using MS® Project or similar project management software.

1.6.19.10 Project Manager Special Program Division (SPD). The Project Manager for SPD must have a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and military experience (relative to PWS section 5.4). Must have a Top-Secret security clearance. Must have eight (8) years’ experience in project management of large programs to include schedule and cost tracking, reporting, and communication with customers.