A.02.11 MASTER AK PWS 5Nov2019 (v2).docx

Alaska Air Force Fence to Fence PWS Revised 5 November 2019

ALASKA

AIR FORCE

FENCE-TO-FENCE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DIRECTIONS:

This document should be considered along with all supporting documentation (e.g. plans, permits, previous reports, etc.) by the Contractor when developing their proposal.

Revised 5 November 2019

Table of Figures

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The scope of this environmental operations and services contract is to provide environmental compliance support activities necessary to support United States Air Force (USAF) and AFCEC environmental mission requirements. Activities include but are not limited to: Environmental Compliance Support; Air Emissions Inventory (AEI) Data Management; Recordkeeping, Title V; Recordkeeping, Minor and Minor General; Reporting, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); Installation HAZMAT Management Program Manager (IHMP) Support; Hazardous Waste (HW) Management Support; HW Management Plan Update; Hazardous Waste; Recycling, Integrated Solid Waste; Other Regulated Waste; Pollution Prevention; Sampling, Analysis and Monitoring (SAM); Plan Updates; Environmental Media Inspections; Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Recertification / Facility Response Plan (FRP) Resubmission; Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan (C-Plan); Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plans (ODPCP); Storm water Reports. Examples of specific services include tasks such as operating, maintaining, and optimizing pollution control; characterizing waste streams; performing environmental monitoring, sampling, and analysis; operating a hazardous waste accumulation site; inspections, and updating existing environmental plans.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, services, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, and other requirements necessary for, or incidental to, the performance of work described herein; assure any and all program and/or project related costing information (regardless of its stage in development) is secured, as directed by the Contracting Officer (KO); and be responsible for safeguarding proprietary and other sensitive information. The Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance; and perform all work in accordance with these requirements and any applicable agreements The Contractor shall furnish sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel at all times to ensure the work is executed in accordance with contract requirements. Professional level skills and management practices are required in the performance of this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall establish an effective quality control and health and safety program to assure that the end product meets professional standards and complies with the contract requirements. Personnel performing work under the contract shall possess training, certification(s) and experience commensurate with the work they will perform and level of responsibility they will exercise. The Contractor shall be immediately capable of addressing and interpreting all aspects of environmental law and regulation.

Introduction This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the scope of a full range of environmental operations and services activities necessary to meet USAF installation, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), and USACE requirements. This contract is performance-based, to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 37.6.

This PWS encompasses the full range of methods, technologies, and supporting activities necessary to conduct environmental operations and services efforts to address fence-to-fence environmental compliance needs at USAF installations in accordance with technical and regulatory requirements. Fence-to-fence includes environmental compliance projects for each installation as defined in the PWS. Requirements shall be carried out in accordance with technical and regulatory requirements.

Policy and Requirements Statement It is the policy of the USAF and USACE to use innovative and sustainable approaches to environmental management and technology to accomplish its mission. Sustainable projects do not deplete resources, cause environmental degradation or impact to human health and may reduce the burden of compliance for the USAF. The Contractor shall incorporate pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives into all aspects of this contract. The Contractor shall operate in a manner that promotes energy management to include energy efficiency, use of renewable energy, and water conservation. The Contractor shall comply with each installation’s Environmental Management System (EMS).

The Contractor shall function as an integral team member in support of the USACE USAF mission to include sharing of information with other contractors, and cooperation with communities, regulators, and other government entities.

Requirements include efficient management of this contract including, but not limited to, the submission of accurate, on-time, quality deliverables and timely identification and solution of impediments to successful project execution. Technical requirements include, but are not limited to, early involvement in the process to allow for the development of the most cost-effective and technically sound approach or solution. USACE will rely on the Contractor’s expertise in recognizing and addressing problematic issues for the successful execution of this contract.

The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with all current federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, Executive Orders, DoD/USAF policies, and installation requirements, including installation Activity Management Plans (AMPs) and Environmental Action Plans (EAPs) Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans (ICRMPs), Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs), and Integrated Pest Management Plans (IPMPs). The Contractor shall be immediately capable of understanding and addressing environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to work performed under this contract.

Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services during Crisis The performance of these services is not expected to be mission essential during time of National and/or Natural crisis. Should a crisis be declared, the KO or his/her representative will verbally advise the Contractor of the revised requirements, followed by written directions.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

General The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with current federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, Executive Orders, DoD/USAF policies and Instructions, and installation requirements, including installation Activity Management Plans (AMPs) and Environmental Action Plans (EAPs). The Contractor shall be immediately capable of understanding and addressing environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to work performed under this contract.

Such laws and regulations include all current applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, and regulations, as applied to the installation through appropriate Executive Orders, Air Force/Military instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, and policy letters, Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7001, Environmental Management23 Aug 2019); and applicable industry codes and standards to include, but not be limited to, American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Steel Structures and Painting Counsel (SSPC), National Electrical Code (NEC), Uniform Fire Code (UFC), International Building Code (IBC), and Department of Defense (DoD) Explosive Safety Board Guidance Technical Paper 18, including all changes and amendments in effect on the date of issuance of this contract. In addition, the Contractor shall refer to the current versions of the DoD Policy and Guidelines for Acquisitions Involving Environmental Sampling or Testing.

The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying and complying with all current applicable requirements as they pertain to the project requirements.

Compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulation Provisions The Contractor shall comply with all FAR provisions and/or clauses.

The Contractor shall immediately report any potential or actual conflicts between applicable federal, state, and/or local environmental laws or statutes; applicable Executive Order requirements; provisions of AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management; or any other applicable requirement or AFI with the cited FAR provisions.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall perform management and planning functions and performance measurement during the course of this effort as specified in this contract.

Coordination with Government Offices Regulatory Interface The Contractor shall assist in the application of general and site-specific regulatory requirements that pertain to assigned USACE projects and maintain currency with changing DoD regulations and federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. The Contractor is not an employee of the government and shall not represent the government in an official or unofficial capacity without the express prior written permission from the KO. This notwithstanding, in the event that any regulatory representative approaches the Contractor with a stated intent to inspect the activities of the Contractor without the previous direction of the KO, the Contractor shall respectfully inform the regulatory representative that inspection must be delayed until the KO is properly notified and a duly appointed USACE Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is present or other direction is issued by the KO. If this is not possible, due to project constraints, the Contractor shall notify the KO, COR, and installation point of contact (POC) at the earliest possible time prior to, during, or following the inspection.

Document Preparation Any document preparation accomplished by the Contractor that has legal consequence to USACE or USAF shall be submitted through the USACE COR for appropriate component approval before submission to any regulatory authority external to the USACE or USAF Documents of legal consequence include, but are not limited to:

· Any document requiring affirmative certification by an USAF official that the contents of the document are true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge (e.g., Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [RCRA] permit applications);

· Any document that could lead to civil, administrative or criminal sanctions against the USAF if the information is determined to be incorrect, misleading, or inaccurate; or

· Any document providing information about internal USAF operations being requested by an external agency as part of an investigation or inquiry.

Reporting Noncompliance The Contractor shall immediately report any noncompliance with applicable federal, state, or local environmental laws, or nonconformance with AFIs, as applied through the EMS, to the appropriate Air Force component official through the USACE COR and the appropriate Installation Program Manager.

Coordination with Other Contractors The Contractor shall cooperate fully with other contractors and government employees. The Contractor shall not commit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or government employee. The COR will resolve work schedule conflicts between this contract and other contracts. The COR will provide written direction to the Contractor to reschedule work when required. If a conflict will potentially cause schedule slippage or cost implications that would require a change to the PWS, this should be immediately brought to the attention of the KO as the KO is the only individual authorized to change the PWS through modification to the task order or bind the Government financially.

Special Notification Health Risks The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR, via telephone or e-mail, any issues or incidents which may indicate potential imminent risk to contracted, federal, or local personnel, the public at large, or the environment. Following the verbal or e-mail notification, a written notice with supporting documentation, to include photographic documentation as appropriate, shall be prepared and delivered within three (3) working days to the COR. Upon request of the COR, the Contractor shall immediately (not to exceed two [2] weeks) provide pertinent raw laboratory data via e-mail or tele-facsimile followed by final results and laboratory quality data via standard mail as soon as possible.

Identification and Change of Critical Personnel The Contractor shall submit an organizational chart displaying key personnel involved in the effort, to include their specific labor categories. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and COR, in writing via email, of any changes in Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall obtain COR approval of any proposed changes in project personnel along with the steps taken/proposed to ensure there are no impacts to the schedule or costs associated with individual tasks. The Contractor shall identify to the COR all subcontractors to be used under this contract, issued pursuant to this PWS, prior to signing any subcontract or initiating any work. The Contractor shall provide subcontractor qualifications to the COR for approval prior to subcontractor utilization.

Laboratories General The Contractor shall select a laboratory, in coordination with the waste program manager, that complies with applicable DOD, USAF, federal, state, and local standards and requirements to include certification and accreditation programs, as applicable (i.e. ELAP certification). The Contractor shall select a laboratory with analytical capabilities sufficient for the methods specified in the Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) and adequate throughput capacity to handle the project’s analytical workload during all field activities. The Contractor is responsible for the analytical cost in accordance to this PWS.

Data Quality Objectives The U.S. EPA has developed the Data Quality Objective (DQO) Process as the agency’s recommended planning process when environmental data are used to select between two alternatives or derive an estimate of contamination. The DQO Process is used to develop performance and acceptance criteria (or DQOs) that clarify study objectives, define the appropriate type of data, and specify tolerable levels of potential decision errors that will be used as the basis for establishing the quality and quantity of data needed to support decisions. Under this contract, the Contractor shall develop project specific DQOs to ensure data of adequate quality are collected to support project decisions. DQOs shall be developed in accordance with the U.S. EPA QA/G-4, Guidance for the Data Quality Objective Process (most recent version) and documented in the project-specific SAP. The Contractor Quality Assurance (QA) POC shall review all DQOs and work with the field team and the laboratory to ensure that the DQOs are met. Analytical problems that the laboratory and the Contractor QA POC cannot resolve shall be brought to the attention of the Contractor’s project manager, base POC, and COR, as needed for resolution.

Laboratories may be subject to on-site audits of their Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols and procedures (not subject to the expense of the Contractor). All laboratories shall meet DQOs specified in the project-specific SAP(s) and shall perform QA/QC requirements as specified in the project-specific SAP.

Work Site Requirements Safety Requirements The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting the lives and health of employees and other persons on the work site; preventing damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; avoiding work interruptions; and complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, and installation safety office requirements. The Contractor shall perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner and conform to the safety requirements contained in this contract. The Contractor shall maintain training records on site and have written Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) on site and available for workers and/or regulatory review.

The Contractor shall record and promptly report (within one [1] hour) by telephone, facsimile or other direct means to the COR, the installation POC, and to the military installation’s Safety Office all available facts relating to each instance of damage to Government property or injury to personnel. In the event of an accident/mishap, the Contractor shall take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the accident/mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, preserve evidence until released by the accident/mishap investigative authority through the COR, and immediately report the incident to the fire department. If the government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident/mishap, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist government personnel in the conduct of an investigation until said investigation is completed. The Contractor agrees that, while on federal property, their personnel and equipment are subject to safety inspections by government personnel. The Contractor shall provide the COR copies of any OSHA Report(s) regarding a project site that are submitted during the duration of this contract.

Fire Prevention and Protection The Contractor and their employees shall comply with the military installation’s regulations, and Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction (AFI 91-203), as applicable. A copy of these regulations will be made available by the installation POC at the post award conference. The Contractor shall coordinate with the installation fire department in obtaining hot permits (for welding or open flame operations), as required.

Work Site Maintenance The Contractor shall maintain the work site to prevent the spread of contamination, provide for the integrity of the samples obtained, provide for the safety of all individuals in the vicinity of the work site areas, and prevent the release of any contamination to the environment. This includes taking measures to prevent the generation of fugitive dust through reducing vehicle speeds, application of water or an approved dust suppressant, and installation of silt fencing or other approved measures. The work site shall be well marked to prevent inadvertent entry into all work areas. Access to work areas shall be monitored and thoroughly controlled. Standard work zones and access points for controlled operations shall be established and maintained as the site conditions warrant. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with any federal, state, and local regulations and QA/QC protocols and procedures for decontaminating tools, equipment, or other materials, as required. The Contractor shall keep the work area free from accumulation of waste and non-essential hazardous materials. The Contractor shall remove non-essential equipment from the work site when not in use. The work site shall be maintained to present an orderly appearance and to maximize work efficiency. Before completing the work at each work location, the Contractor shall remove from the work premises any rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government. The Contractor shall properly dispose of all debris, investigation derived waste, and other waste(s). Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the area clean, neat, and orderly.

Storage The Contractor shall be responsible for security and weatherproofing of stored material and equipment. Equipment or materials used in the work, requiring storage on the installation, shall be placed at site(s) designated by the installation POC. At the completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all temporary fences and structures (used to protect materials and equipment) from the installation unless otherwise directed by the COR. The Contractor shall clean the storage area of all debris and material and perform repairs as required to return the site to its pre-project condition. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall maintain an inventory of government property, a copy of government property control procedures at the site, and dispose of government property as directed by the COR. All hazardous materials shall be handled, stored, labeled, and transferred in accordance with RCRA, Department of Transportation, and OSHA regulations. All hazardous materials shall be handled, stored, labeled, transferred and disposed of in accordance with RCRA, Department of Transportation, and OSHA regulations, AFI 32-7086 and installation hazardous materials and hazardous waste management plans.”

Site Access Badges The Contractor shall verify that identification credentials presented by all Contractor and subcontractor employees to obtain security badges, passes, cards, or decals used during the duration of this contract are current and correct. As a minimum, verification should be conducted with the Social Security Administration (http://www.ssa.gov/employer/ssnv.htm), the Federal Bureau of Investigations Criminal Justice Information Services, Identification & Investigative Services Section (304-625-5590) and the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis). The Contractor shall monitor its employees to ensure all information remains current and to ensure all security badges or passes are returned to the installation POC upon expiration of the badge, upon completion of the project, or when possession of the badge is no longer authorized (e.g., upon removal of contracted personnel from specific projects).

The Contractor shall obtain installation identification and vehicle passes for Contractor and subcontractor personnel, as appropriate, in accordance with AF FAR Supplement (AFFARS) 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. The Contractor shall maintain a list of approved personnel for each project location and shall monitor access passes for the duration of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with AFFARS 5352.242-9001 to obtain Common Access Cards (CACs) for applicable contract and subcontract personnel.

As required by the scope of this contract, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining access to the Air Force Network and all applicable software and web platforms to conduct the work as specified in this contract.

MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall plan project activities including the development, implementation, and maintenance of project schedules, events, status of resources, report(s) on the activities and progress toward accomplishing project objectives, and document for Government review and approval the results of the project.

Post Award Meeting/Teleconference Within two (2) weeks after issuance of this contract, the Contractor shall attend/schedule an on-site post award meeting with the installation POC at each base/installation. The purpose of the meeting shall be to become familiar with the work requirements, information, and/or site-specific data addressed under this contract. The Contractor’s appropriate personnel (i.e. PM, Senior Technical personnel) shall attend on site or via WebEx or equal, so necessary arrangements (e.g., teleconference/WebEx call-in number/video conference information) shall be made by the Contractor to make the post award meeting discussion available to others who are unable to attend the meeting in-person. The Contractor shall prepare and submit minutes, agendas, and/or presentations as directed in the accomplishment of this contract.

Progress Meetings The Contractor shall conduct on-site quarterly progress meetings. The COR (and KO, as necessary) shall attend the meeting via teleconference, so necessary arrangements (e.g., teleconference call-in number) shall be made by the Contractor to make the progress meetings available to others who are unable to attend the meeting(s) in-person. The Contractor shall prepare and submit minutes, agendas, and/or presentations of all conferences and meetings, as directed, in the accomplishment of this contract.

Presentation Materials The Contractor shall prepare and present briefing packages, as required, in support of the post award and quarterly progress meetings, as noted above coordinated by the government. As part of the presentation materials, the Contractor shall prepare paper copies of all slides and overheads.

Training The Contractor is responsible for the proper and timely training of Contractor personnel to perform their jobs in accordance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Competency Training for Contractor Personnel The Contractor shall not allow personnel to perform any activities and/or tasks at the JBER, Eielson, PRSC, and Clear installations without proper and adequate qualifications or job competency training. In the event of any identified noncompliance, the Contractor shall, if requested, provide proof of personnel training or qualification (e.g., individual name, training/qualification type, training/qualification certificate, and date of training/qualification) to perform those contract activities associated with the identified non-compliance as more fully described in this PWS.

Environmental Awareness Training The Contractor personnel shall also take Environmental Awareness Training per AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, to ensure all are aware of the environmental policy and procedures of each installation’s Environmental Management System (EMS); prioritized significant environmental aspects, regulatory compliance issues, and related actual or potential impacts associated with their work; the mission-related benefits of improved personal performance; their roles and responsibilities in achieving regulatory compliance and conformity with EMS requirements; the potential consequences of departure from specified plans, procedures, checklists, and other documentation; the need to accomplish and document training upon arrival at a new duty station; and the frequency of training. All Contractor personnel shall know the environmental requirements that apply to their daily duties and receive the commensurate level of environmental education and training for those duties. EMS General Awareness Training (course EMS100AFIT00004) is can be accessed electronically at the following site: https://usaf.learningbuilder.com. Certificates of completion for all Contract personnel must be provided to each installation EMS Coordinator. JBER EMS Awareness training (30 min duration), is offered electronically through ADLS (https://golearn.adls.af.mil/login.aspx) or local in-processing briefs. Contact JBER EMS Coordinator for schedule of briefs.

Work Breakdown Structure The Contractor shall prepare a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the projects and activities to be performed within this contract. The WBS shall be used to prepare proposals and project schedules, as necessary.

Project Planning Chart The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Project Planning Chart (PPC) for approval. The PPC shall detail the project schedule and status through the use of Gantt charts, which shall depict percentage complete for each task.

Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report The Contractor shall prepare and submit a monthly Contractor’s Progress, Status, and Management Report (CPSMR). The CPSMR shall be used to review and evaluate the overall progress of the project, along with any existing or potential problem areas. The CPSMR shall include a summary of the events that occurred during the reporting period, discussion of performance, identification of problems, proposed solutions, corrective actions taken, and outstanding issues. The CPSMR shall also include project schedule status.

Plans The Contractor shall prepare and submit one (1) consolidated Project Management Plan (PMP) describing the Contractor’s plan to implement all work activities required under this contract. In addition, the Contractor shall prepare and submit an APP and SAP as appendices to the WP.

All plans required by this contract shall receive signature and/or stamp of properly certified Contractor staff as required by industry standards and/or relevant laws and regulations. Contractor accomplishment of a plan includes necessary coordination with installation stakeholders and applicable regulators as required for review, acceptance and publication. All plans and similar deliverables shall be submitted in both final published (pdf or similar) and editable electronic formats (such as Microsoft Word, Excel or similar) to facilitate draft review, commentary and subsequent revisions.

Project Management Plan The Contractor shall prepare one (1) consolidated PMP to comply with DoD, Air Force, USACE, U.S. EPA (epa.gov/quality), state, and local regulations regarding the proposed work efforts being requested under this contract. If a PMP has already been prepared for the installation, the Contractor shall prepare project-specific addenda to the existing approved plan. The USACE Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) shall be used as guidance for all phases of work specified.

Accident Prevention Plan The Contractor shall prepare one (1) consolidated APP to comply with USACE, Air Force, OSHA, U.S. EPA, state, and local health and safety regulations regarding the proposed work efforts being requested under this contract. The Contractor shall utilize to the fullest extent possible any existing related APP, tailored specifically to the current effort. If an APP has already been prepared for the installation, the Contractor shall prepare project-specific addenda to the existing approved plan. The Contractor shall use U.S. EPA guidelines for designating the appropriate levels of protection needed at the study site(s) as applicable. The Contractor shall maintain written certification that the approved APP has been reviewed with all personnel that work at the project site prior to their mobilization.

Sampling and Analysis Plan The Contractor shall prepare one (1) consolidated SAP to consist of both a Field Sampling Plan (FSP) and a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). The SAP shall be prepared using the USACE Model FSP, USACE Technical Services Quality Assurance Program, and project DQOs.

Quality Control Program Plan The Contractor shall organize, document, prepare procedures for, and implement a management-driven system to provide maximum assurance that products and services conform to specified requirements. Products and services submitted in the performance of this contract shall be according to the standards set forth by the American National Standard Institute/American Society for Quality, if applicable, or Best Commercial Practice, and contract requirements. All work accomplished by the Contractor shall be of sufficient quality and level of acceptance by federal, state, and local regulators. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Program Plan detailing the execution of this program.

Hazardous Materials Tracking and Inventory In the event the Contractor purchases a product that meets the tracking requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), or its state or local equivalent, or any hazardous material, the Contractor shall provide USACE and the appropriate installation office and the COR with any details required by them to accomplish tracking prior to the acquired products being brought onto a government installation. Contractors using hazardous materials on USAF installations must follow the requirements of AFI 32-7086, Hazardous Material Management. Additionally, the Contractor shall contact the installation POC to obtain technical assistance in achieving and maintaining compliance with hazardous material storage, issue, use, and disposal requirements. The Contractor shall submit a hazardous material inventory list for all contract work periods exceeding 180 consecutive days. The inventory list will contain the hazardous material type, size of container and maximum quantities of materials on hand utilizing an approved State/EPA form. This inventory form shall be submitted within 30 days of work site establishment. The hazardous material will be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. The Contractor shall maintain copies of Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials used and stored on site during performance of the contract. The Contractor shall not supply or deliver any hazardous materials or chemicals to the Air Force installation that are listed on the EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) toxic chemical list (see AFI 32-7086, Hazardous Material Management; EPA 550-B-15-001, Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to the EPCRA, CERCLA, and Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act [i.e., “List of Lists”]; EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM); and www.epa.gov/emergency-response), without prior written approval from the Air Force component official and the COR. Contractors using hazardous materials on USAF installations must follow the requirements of AFI 32-7086, Hazardous Material Management.

Pollution Prevention The Contractor shall conduct all operations and activities with the intent of reducing the amount of energy used and pollution generated. Specific areas to be focused on are generation of solid waste, use of hazardous materials, use of ozone depleting chemicals, refrigerants, generation of hazardous waste, and use of energy and water. The Contractor shall comply with the installations EMS to incorporate pollution prevention into its management activities to reduce impacts to the environment as well as contribute to the installation’s sustainability-related targets and objectives.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

Contractor Manpower Reporting The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor will report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: https://www.ecmra.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and end dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractor); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractor); (7) Total payments (including subcontractor); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code(FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (UIC: W07106); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest City, Country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and, (13) Number of Contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.* *Note: Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and Contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the Contractor name and contract number associated with the data. For internal USACE analysis, the reports and queries from the database shall not contain proprietary data.

Sustainability Requirements Green Procurement is the purchase of environmentally preferable products and services and is known as sustainable acquisitions and Green Procurement. Practicing Green Procurement takes into consideration economic facets, environmental considerations, and resource efficiency.

Here are some of the benefits of Green Procurement:

· Prevents pollution and reduces environmental impact

· Increases energy security and independence

· Protects and conserves natural resources

· Minimizes waste

· Supports new markets and job creation

· Supports the USACE Campaign Plan and Sustainability Plan Goals

· Saves $$ by reducing waste

· It is a Federal mandate!

Some Mandatory Environmental Initiatives are as follows:

· Energy Star

· Federal Energy Management Program -Designated Products

· Water Sense

· BioPreferred/Biobased

· Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

· Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool

· Significant New Alternatives Policy

· Recovered Materials FAR Part 23 requires Federal agencies to ensure that 95% of new contract actions require products that are:

· Energy-efficient

· Biobased

· Non-ozone depleting

· Water-efficient

· Environmentally preferable

· Made with recovered materials The Contractor shall review and follow scope, purpose, applicability, and policy of FAR Part 23 and FAR 52.223-4 requirements, as they pertain to their specific contract/task order requirements to meet sustainability acquisitions or Green procurement initiatives. Some examples of sustainability achievements are:

· Car-pooling to meeting from local offices

· Doubled-sided documents using recycled paper

· Submittal of documents through electronic methods

· Use of energy-efficient products

· Use of non-toxic or low-toxic products

· Reconditioned or remanufactured supplies or materials Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

· Federal Veteran employment information - https://www.fedshirevets.gov

· Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance - http://www.dol.gov/vets/

· Department of Veterans Affairs VOW to Hire Heroes Act - http://benefits.va.gov/vow/

· Army Wounded Warrior Program - http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

· U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heroes - https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

· Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material - https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/10/white-house-business-councils-guide-hiring-veterans

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Table 1. Performance Requirements Summary

Technical review of planning and reporting documentation and electronic submittals