PWS - W911QX26RA024.pdf

CUI

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Repair Game Room at Building 392

Transformation Decision Analysis Center Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland

Repair Game Room at B392 28 May 2026

Controlled by: U.S. Army Controlled by: Transformation Decision Analysis Center, Systems Analysis G4 CUI Category(ies): CONTRACT, PHYS, OPSEC Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON

Distribution Statement C: Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors, 13 May 2026. Other requests for this document must be referred to the Transformation Decision Analysis Center, Systems Analysis G4.

C.1. BACKGROUND: The Transformation Decision Analysis Center (TDAC) is the Army's largest in-house analytical capability. The center provides the analytical underpinnings to inform Modernization decisions, while its lifecycle perspective enables it to also focus on near term Readiness and Operational Tools for the Warfighter. Its mission is to deliver objective analysis, experimentation, and data across the entire life cycle to ensure readiness today and a more lethal future force tomorrow.

C.2. SCOPE: The Contractor, as an independent Contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to repair the Game Room, minus the vault, in Building 392 at Aberdeen Proving Ground(APG), MD.

Work shall be completed as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in compliance with all code, criteria, regulations, laws of the United States (local, state, and national). If there is a conflict between these documents, the most stringent requirement will govern. The Contractor employees shall remain under the Contractor’s direct supervision at all times.

C.3. SPECIFIC TASKS:

C.3.1. GENERAL SITE WORK & CLEANUP

C.3.1.1. Mobilization and lay-down of the site shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C.3.1.2. All materials shall be installed as per manufacturers’ instructions. The Contractor shall provide the manufacturers standard warranty.

C.3.1.3. The Contractor shall maintain all recommended manufacturer’s clearances for proper maintenance of the equipment.

C.3.1.4. The Contractor shall be responsible to obtain all necessary permits/plans (e.g., flame permit as required by APG regulations).

C.3.1.5. Any interruptions to utility services shall be at the convenience of the Government and shall be done during hours approved by the COR. Interruptions (shutdowns) shall be fully coordinated with the COR.

C.3.1.6. The Contractor shall avoid damaging any items to remain in place, to be reused, or remain the property of the Government. If damage occurs, the Contractor shall stop work immediately and report any damage to the COR before proceeding. Any property damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced at the contractors’ expense.

C.3.1.7. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all construction debris in compliance with the requirements in Section C.6.9.

C.3.1.8. The Contractor shall employ appropriate dust control measures to prevent dust/debris from migrating to other areas.

C.3.1.9. The Contractor shall perform start-up and testing of all new equipment.

C.3.1.10. The Contractor shall conduct a final walkthrough to verify quality and completion within ten (10) days after construction completion.

C.3.2. DEMOLITION – The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all existing:

• Furniture, minus existing power lines which are to remain

• Chairs

• Blinds

• Whiteboards

• Carpet, including any transitions

• Outlets and switches, including plates/covers

• Ceiling tiles and grid, minus the wall molding which is to be reused.

• Light fixtures

• HVAC supply diffusers and exhaust grills

• Supplemental HVAC split systems, including thermostats, control wiring, and condensate lines

• Smoke detectors, Fire alarm annunciators, Strobes and Occupancy sensors – The

Contractor shall remove, store, and reinstall when the work is completed.

• IT equipment and Security cameras – The Contractor shall remove, store, and reinstall when the work is completed.

C.3.3. MECHANICAL

C.3.3.1. Supplemental Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• The Contractor shall install two (2) new supplemental air conditioning systems in the Game Room in building 392. The Government will provide the following equipment:

o One (1) outdoor condensing unit for each system.

o Three (3) indoor head units for each system.

• The Contractor shall provide and install an isolation valve for each indoor head unit.

• The Contractor shall provide and install new copper refrigerant lines and insulation.

The Contractor shall support all refrigerant lines at minimum intervals with suitable hangers, brackets or clamps. Insulation shall be rubber tubing, flexible, closed cell foam, One and one-half inches (1 ½”) thick. All interior piping that requires insulation shall have Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) jacketing. The PVC jacketing shall match the color of the label specified in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A13.1 for pipe labeling standards.

• The Contractor shall provide and install new PVC drain lines and drain traps.

• The Contractor shall start-up and test the two (2) new supplemental HVAC systems.

• EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION: The Contractor shall identify new each unit as to nature, services, system number or other designation by providing a laminated phenolic plate, one-eighth of an inch (1/8”) thick, with beveled edges and engraved one-quarter of an inch (¼”) high block, capital white letters on a black background contoured to shape of equipment.

C.3.3.2. The Contractor shall provide and install new square multidirectional supply air diffusers and new return grilles for the existing building system ductwork serving the space.

C.3.4. ELECTRICAL

C.3.4.1. Supplemental HVAC Systems

C.3.4.1.1. The Contractor shall provide and install three (3) new digital display zone thermostats and new control wiring. Each thermostat shall be able to control and adjust the temperature, but all three (3) thermostats shall be programmed such that all three (3) zones are always in the same mode. Control wiring shall not be placed in the same raceway as the wiring for general power. Control wiring shall be permanently labeled with adhesive labels. Handwritten labels shall not be permitted.

C.3.4.1.2. The Contractor shall intercept the existing electrical service and shall provide power to the HVAC systems.

C.3.4.2. Interior Lighting System

C.3.4.2.1. The Contractor shall provide and install new interior lighting systems. Lighting design shall be based on Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) lighting handbook and federal guidelines.

C.3.4.2.2. All lighting shall be energy efficient two feet by two feet (2’x2’), dimmable, Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures. Color temperature should be 4000 Kelvin (K).

C.3.4.2.3. Each room shall have its own light(s) and dimmer switch(s). All lights in each room or area shall operate from wall switches at each entrance to, and at each exit from, that room or area.

C.3.4.2.4. The Contractor shall provide & install new switch junction boxes, conduits and electrical cabling as required.

C.3.4.2.5. The Contractor shall provide and install new switches and switch plates/covers finished in white.

C.3.4.3. The Contractor shall provide and install new outlets and outlet plates/covers finished in white.

C.3.5. ARCHITECTURAL

C.3.5.1. The Contractor shall provide and install new 2’x2’ ceiling tiles and grid. Tiles and grid shall be modern tegular style, finished in white.

C.3.5.2. The Contractor shall provide and install commercial solar screen shades with a manual chain operating system. Color to be selected by the Government.

C.3.6. BID OPTION – The Contractor shall provide a separate cost for the following:

C.3.6.1. The Contractor shall provide and install new 2’x2’ commercial carpet tiles that manufactured by Interface, Inc – Model: The Standard, Color: Watercolor (Color# 009365).

C.3.6.2. The Contractor shall prepare and paint all walls, interior doors, door frames, and trim in the Game Room. The Contractor shall provide three (3) coats of moisture resistant paint; one (1) prime coat, one (1) intermediate coat, and one (1) finish coat. Color to be selected by the Government.

C.4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE/SCHEDULING:

C.4.1. Access Hours - Normal working hours at APG are from 0600-1600, Monday through Friday. Any work requirements to be performed outside of the restricted areas shall be accessible unless the installation is officially closed. The Contractor shall ensure that all work performed within secure locations are performed during the hours of 0600-1600, and not on federal holidays or when the installation is officially closed. Arrangement for any work being performed outside of normal business hours shall be approved in advance by TDAC COR. The Contractor employees shall use caution and drive at posted/safe speeds as to not endanger anyone or damage any vehicles in the parking lots or internal roads when performing work under this PWS.

C.4.2. Federal Holidays - The Contractor shall not be required to work on the following Federal holidays when the post shall be closed. When such holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is considered a holiday. When such holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is considered a holiday.

New Year’s Day 1 January* Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January Washington's Birthday 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19th June* Independence Day 4 July* Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran's Day 11 November* Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December*

*Holidays that are not designated as a firm day may not necessarily be observed on the date shown.

C.5. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

C.5.1. Contractor Personnel - The Contractor shall provide personnel to fulfill the requirements outlined in this PWS upon start of performance under this contract. Prior to working on this project, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a list of employees who shall be working under this contract and a list of equipment that shall be used. All Contractor personnel working under this contract shall be U.S. citizens and capable of getting and maintaining a favorable background check or T1 investigation. All Contractor personnel shall be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. The Contractor, not the Government, shall be responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The Contractor employees shall work independently based on the PWS and not under the direction of the Contracting Officer or COR or TDAC Government Representative.

C.5.2. Removal of Personnel - The Contractor shall remove any employee from the job site for reasons of misconduct; for purposes of security, or disregard of applicable safety law, procedures, or regulations; or any employee found to be, or suspected of being, under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any incapacitating agent(s). The removal of a Contractor employee from the job site does not alleviate the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this contract.

C.5.3. The Contractor shall not employ any person whose employment under this contract could in any way result in a conflict of interest with the Government or another Contractor effort.

C.5.4. Personal Appearance: The Contractor shall ensure that personnel working during this performance period shall practice high standards of personal hygiene and maintain a clean, neat appearance while on duty.

C.6. SAFETY:

C.6.1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable parts of Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) SECTION 01 35 26 GOVERNMENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1, applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS); all USACE Safety Policy and Regulations; and applicable federal, state, and local safety laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (ARs) (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, and policy. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local safety laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 385-10, The Army Safety Program, to the COR.

C.6.2. The Contractor shall submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with

(IAW) UFGS SECTION 01 35 26 GOVERNMENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

C.6.3. Before beginning each activity, task, or Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) performing that work activity shall prepare an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) IAW UFGS Section 01 35 26 Government Safety Requirements.

C.6.4. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) may be encountered at work sites at APG. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall complete the 3Rs Safety Training – 3Rs Explosives Safety Education Program (https://www.denix.osd.mil/uxo/3rs-training/) prior to commencement of any work on site. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR.

C.6.5. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall meet the qualifications of EM 385- 1-1. The SSHO can also be the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Systems Manager and the supervisor as long as the individual meets the qualifications of each position and ensures safety of personnel, property, and the environment takes precedence over all other matters.

C.6.6. Record of Accidents or Incident: According to 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1904, AR 385-40, and Aberdeen Proving Ground Regulation (APGR) 385-4, the Contractor shall report accidents resulting in injury, death, or damage to Government property, supplies, and equipment immediately to the COR or Government representative.

C.6.7. The Contractor shall, IAW Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation No. 29 CFR 1910, ensure protective equipment, including personal protective equipment is provided, used, and maintained by the Contractor in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. The Contractor shall provide training to each employee who is required by to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

C.6.8. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) C.6.8.1. The Accident Prevention Plan (APP) shall include Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs) for the project. AHAs shall be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall submit a group of AHAs covering all anticipated activities/tasks which the Contractor shall encounter while on site performing tasks associated with this task order.

AHAs and the APP shall be in the possession of the designated Site Safety Officer or competent/qualified person onsite.

C.6.8.2. AHAs shall be approved by the Contractor’s Corporate Safety Manager prior to submitting it to the Government. No work shall be performed unless there is a site specific AHA for the activity to be performed accepted by the Contracting Officer or his/her Government designated authority.

C.6.8.3. If/when the Contractor is tasked to perform work which is not covered in a previously submitted AHA, a separate AHA shall be submitted and shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or his/her Government designated authority prior to commencement of work.

C.6.9. Environmental Requirements https://www.denix.osd.mil/uxo/3rs-training/

C.6.9.1. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement, or Status-of-Forces Agreement.

Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200- 1, and any specifications within this contract to the COR.

C.6.9.2. Compliance with Green Procurement Requirements: The Contractor shall follow Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) and Army Contracting Command Quick Guide (https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for-Sustainable- Procurement.docx) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials;

materials that are resource-efficient; materials with the maximum recycled content;

materials harvested on a sustained yield basis; and products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use, and reuse.

C.6.9.3. Compliance with License and Certification Requirements: The Contractor shall obtain all license and certification required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all plans, notifications, reports, submittal documents, and fees required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local authority and/or agency as necessary to adhere to the specification of this contract. All required licenses and certifications required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and/or regulations shall be considered a contract deliverable upon award.

C.6.9.4. Notification of Federal and State Regulators: The Contractor shall immediately notify the Designated Government Representative (DGR) and COR of the arrival on site of any Federal, State, and/or Department of War (DoW) environmental regulator or enforcement agent and/or the receipt of any correspondence from a Federal or State environmental agency.

C.6.9.5. Inspections of Work Sites: The Contractor shall submit to potential Federal, State, Army and installation work site environmental regulatory inspections and/or investigations into noncompliance, and fully cooperate with such inspections/investigations by providing the appropriate records and documentation.

Environmental regulatory agencies are authorized by law to inspect any work site for environmental compliance with regulatory requirements. If an inspection is conducted, it shall not stop or disrupt ongoing contract activities. The inspection shall only require the work site environmental officer, or supervisor/manager to answer questions and/or escort the inspector to specific work site areas with the potential to affect environmental quality.

C.6.9.6. Reporting Noncompliance: The Contractor shall immediately report any nonconformance and/or noncompliance with applicable Federal, State or Local environmental laws, Army and installation environmental regulations or policies to the COR and DGR.

C.6.9.7. Verification of National Environmental Policy Act Documents: The Contractor shall obtain from the COR or DGR, a copy of AMC's National Environmental Policy Act Policy and 32 CFR 651 which addresses actions to be taken by Contractor. These documents include but is not limited to the analysis-associated decision document of an Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact or Notice to Proceed; or Record of Environmental Consideration on the proposed contract actions prior to commencement of such actions.

C.6.9.8. Conformance with Environmental Management System: The Contractor shall take the necessary actions to identify, monitor, and control those contract operations and activities that pose risk of contamination, or can negatively impact the natural and/or human environment.

C.6.9.9. Competency Training for Contractor Personnel: The Contractor shall not allow personnel to perform any activities and/or tasks on Army Materiel Command (AMC) 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 contract personnel training or qualification (individual name, training/qualification type, training/qualification certificate, and date of training/qualification) to perform those contract activities associated with the identified noncompliance.

C.6.9.10. Generation of Solid Waste: The Contractor shall remove from the installation and dispose of all solid waste generated, which cannot be recycled to an approved and permitted off-post disposal facility.

C.6.9.10.1. The Contractor shall make every effort to divert construction, demolition debris, and all other solid waste to comply with the Army Integrated Solid Waste Management Policy.

C.6.9.10.2. Prior to removing any waste from the installation for disposal, the Contractor shall coordinate with the installation Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Manager, DGR, and COR to arrange for recyclable materials to be removed and diverted from the waste stream.

C.6.9.10.3. The Contractor shall submit monthly reports of the quantities of waste removed and recycled to the DGR and/or COR. The submittal shall include the date of disposal/recycling, the disposal/recycling facility, the types of material disposed/recycled and the quantities of materials disposed/recycled by weight.

C.6.9.10.4. The Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by the contract. This includes collection, separation, and processing products or other materials recovered from solid waste streams for use in the form of raw materials.

C.6.9.10.5. The Contractor shall make maximum effort to reduce and prevent waste.

C.6.9.11. Generation of Hazardous Waste: The Contractor shall achieve and maintain compliance with hazardous waste storage and disposal requirements. The Contractor shall properly profile all waste generated as part of this contract to determine if any waste is hazardous waste as defined by 40 CFR. Contractor shall accumulate hazardous waste prior to disposal shipment in a satellite accumulation point at or near the point of generation or in a less than 90 day site, IAW Federal, State, Army, and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement or Status-of-Forces Agreement. The Contractor shall properly package the hazardous waste and complete the hazardous waste manifest, then take the manifest to DGR for approval and signature prior to removing any hazardous waste from the installation. The Contractor shall contact DGR to obtain the installation’s hazardous waste EPA ID number for the hazardous waste manifest. The Contractor shall notify the DGR 24 hours prior to removing any hazardous waste from the installation. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of manifested hazardous waste generated by contract activities from the installation to an approved off-post permitted hazardous waste disposal facility. The DGR shall assist Contractors with profiling their waste upon request.

C.6.9.12. Use of Hazardous Materials: The Contractor shall be responsible for all hazardous materials management responsibilities. The Contractor shall submit a hazardous material inventory to the COR and/or DGR. The inventory list will contain the hazardous material type and maximum quantities of materials anticipated to be stored on-site. The hazardous material shall 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. Contractor shall not supply or deliver any hazardous materials or chemicals to an installation that are listed on EPA toxic chemical list without prior written approval from DGR and/or COR.

C.6.9.13. Prevention of Storm Water Pollution: The Contractor shall perform, track, participate, implement, and comply with storm water pollution prevention minimum control measures, protocols, and best management practices (BMP) and ensure that water quality standards are not violated IAW all regulations and policies as applicable to the Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit requirements.

C.6.9.14. Prevention of Spills: The Contractor shall adopt the installation's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) if transporting, processing, storing, or in any way managing hazardous waste, hazardous material, petroleum-oils-lubricants, or other restricted items. In case of a spill, the person in control of the spill site or their designated representative shall take appropriate action to protect workers and bystanders; contain the spill (if it can be done safely); secure the spill site; restrict ignition sources; and immediately contact the installation Fire and Emergency Services (Fire Department). If the Contractor spills or releases any substance listed in 40 CFR 302 into the environment, the Contractor shall immediately report the incident to the COR. The Contractor shall be liable for containment and environmental clean-up of the spill or release of such substance. Spill response, reporting and cleanup shall be performed IAW the Installation Spill Prevention and Response Plan, the APG Hazardous

Waste Management Plan, and with federal, state and local laws.

C.6.9.15. Protection of Sensitive Areas: The Contractor shall comply with all installation designated sensitive and/or off-limit area restrictions. Sensitive areas are generally demarked indicating what activities (e.g., driving, digging, or foot traffic) are prohibited.

The Contractor shall also adhere to the following installation sensitive areas requirements:

C.6.9.15.1. Endangered Species Habitats: The Contractor shall not initiate any action that may disturb, endanger, or damage to any degree the habitat of a threatened and endangered species.

C.6.9.16. Corrective Action for Noncompliance: The Contractor shall take immediate corrective action when given a verbal and/or written notice of environmental noncompliance or nonconformance by the COR. Failure or refusal to comply promptly may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to invoke the appropriate contractual remedies. This will cause all or part of the work to be stopped immediately until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

C.6.9.17. Noise: The Contractor shall make the maximum use of low-noise emission products, as certified by the EPA. Blasting or use of explosives shall not be permitted without written permission from the Contracting Officer, and then only during the designated times. Pile-driving operations shall be coordinated through the DGR and

COR.

C.6.9.18. Mercury: Mercury shall be prohibited, unless specified otherwise, and with the exception of mercury vapor lamps and fluorescent lamps. Dumping of mercury-containing materials and devices such as mercury vapor lamps, fluorescent lamps, and mercury switches, in rubbish containers shall be prohibited. The Contractor shall remove without breaking, pack to prevent breakage, and transport out of the activity in an unbroken condition for disposal as directed. The Contractor shall immediately report instances of breakage or mercury spillage to the DGR and COR. to the DGR and COR.

The Contractor shall clean mercury spill area to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Cleanup of a mercury spill shall not be recycled and shall be managed as a hazardous waste for disposal.

C.6.9.19. Universal Waste / e-Waste Management: Universal waste including but not limited to some mercury containing building products such fluorescent lamps, mercury vapor lamps, high pressure sodium lamps, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), batteries, aerosol paint containers, electrical equipment containing Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and consumed electronic devices, shall be managed IAW applicable environmental law and installation instructions.

C.6.9.20. Pollution Prevention / Hazardous Waste Minimization: The Contractor shall minimize the use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste. The Contractor shall consult with the Environmental Office for suggestions and to obtain a copy of the installation’s pollution prevention/hazardous waste minimization plan for supporting waste minimization goals.

C.6.9.21. Ozone Depleting Substances - The Contractor shall not use any products containing Class I Ozone Depleting Substances in the performance of this contract.

C.6.10. Lyme Disease Warning - The Contractor shall ensure that their personnel take all reasonable precautions to avoid contracting Lyme disease, to include using repellents, wearing personal protective clothing, and avoid wearing abbreviated clothing such as shorts, short sleeve shirts, and so forth. The Contractor shall ensure particular attention is given to ticks and Lyme disease prevention when working in grassy areas of APG.

C.7. INTERNAL CONTROLS: The Contractor shall safeguard Government resources according to AR 11-2.

C.8. SMOKING POLICY: The Contractor shall comply with Department of Army policy to maintain a smoke free working environment. Smoking is permitted outside in authorized locations only. Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet of building entrances and near open windows and vents. The Contractor shall comply with AR 600-63 that establishes policies governing smoking in Government facilities.

C.9. PERSONAL/CONTRACTOR-OWNED PROPERTY: The Contractor shall ensure that personal property or Contractor-owned property brought onto the installation is clearly marked to preclude misidentification as Government property. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure that personal property or Contractor-owned property meets safety specifications as set forth by OSHA, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), and AR 385-10. The Contractor shall ensure that all personal property or Contractor-owned property is removed from APG when contract services are completed.

C.10. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT

C.10.1. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Determination of Performance Work Statement

(PWS)

C. 10.2. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C: Deliverables or information generated from this contract are Distribution Statement C or as determined by DD254 or DD1423. Other requests for this document shall be referred to FCDD-DAD-OF.

C.11. ANTI-TERRORISM/OPERATIONAL SECURITY (AT/OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS:

C.11.1. AT Level I training. This standard language 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 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

http://jko.jten.mil/

C.11.2. Locally developed I-WATCH Army Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

(https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/ or https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Antiterrorism-Community-Awareness/)

C.11.3. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and processes using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index(NCIC- III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/ facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

C.11.4. For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained with 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The COR will ensure initial & annual training requirements are met.

C.11.5. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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.

C.11.6. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations. Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score doesn’t show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the “NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology”), include clause 252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor’s “system security plan” and “plan of action” for NIST

SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.

C.12. OTHER SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

C.12.1. All documentation developed during the course of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) that are deemed property of the U.S. government shall undergo security review and/or OPSEC review for appropriate distribution statement and dissemination controls. The government program manager and TDAC Security Office shall approve any reports, documentation, or presentations to be distributed outside of the government prior to distribution or release of information. The developer shall provide this documentation a minimum of 20 days prior to distribution to allow for review and approval. Only that material which has undergone an OPSEC security review and Public Affairs review and has been approved shall be released into the public domain.

C.12.2. To the extent that the work under this contract requires the Contractor to have access to DoD sensitive information, the Contractor shall after receipt thereof, treat such information as sensitive and safeguard such information from unauthorized use and disclosure. The Contractor agrees not to appropriate such information for its own use or to disclose such information to third parties unless specifically authorized by the Government in writing.

C.12.3. The Contractor shall allow access only to those employees who need the sensitive information to perform services under this contract and agrees that sensitive information shall be used solely for the purpose of performing services under this contract.

The Contractor shall ensure that its employees will not discuss, divulge or disclose any such sensitive information to any person or entity except those persons within the Contractor’s organization directly concerned with the performance of the contract.

C.12.4. The contractor shall not use foreign nationals on this contract unless approved by the Transformation Decision Analysis Center Security Office. Any foreign nationals must be approved prior to initiating work under this project or subcontract. The following information is required when requesting approval for foreign national support: full name, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, registration number, port of entry, photocopy of the work visa, permanent resident card or green card, abbreviated Curriculum Vitae, a sole source justification, and description of position in which employee will be utilized. These documents will be submitted to the Transformation Decision Analysis Center Security Office for approval. Previously approved foreign nationals must be re-approved if the nature of their work under this contract differs from that performed under the prior year's contract.

C.12.5. Handling and Safeguarding Information: The Contractor may require access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CUI is any information that is not cleared for public release and so marked. CUI is unclassified information that requires protection from unauthorized disclosure. It includes legacy FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY, Privacy Act, proprietary information, and personal identifiable information. It also includes technical information that is marked with a limited distribution statement in accordance with DOD Directive 5230.24.

C.12.6. For the purposes of this contract, the only CUI being accessed by the Contractor are as-built drawings of the areas necessary for the work outlined in this performance work statement. No other CUI shall be accessed by the Contractor.

C.12.7. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): The Contractor shall control access to CUI at all times. The Contractor shall limit distribution of CUI to personnel associated with this contract and applicable Government personnel. The Contractor shall store CUI in a locked file cabinet or locked room.

C.12.8. Badges shall not be transferred or shared between employees for entry into restricted areas.

C.12.9. Badges shall be worn only in the restricted area and shall be removed from sight upon exiting the area.

C.12.10. Badges shall not be used as a means of identification outside of the restricted area.

C.12.11. Badges shall be protected in such a manner as to preclude unauthorized access by another individual.

C.12.12. Cameras shall be strictly prohibited in the restricted area, unless approved by the COR and TDAC Security Office Team Leader or other appropriate APG Official.

C.12.13. The Contractor shall turn in the security badge(s) to the COR or authorized representative on the last day of the contract period or the last day of an individual’s employment, whichever occurs first.

C.12.14. Access to Job Site in Secure Location - The Contractor personnel entering the secure area shall have a photographic security badge or be escorted by authorized personnel who possess such a badge. One (1) person with a security badge may escort up to five (5) persons, provided all remain together and within sight of the escort.

Immediately after contract award, the Contractor shall submit badge applications for their employees via the TDAC G3 Physical Security Office. Forms may be obtained from the COR. All personnel and equipment entering secure areas are subject to applicable local and federal regulations.

C.12.15. TDAC Security Badge -

C.12.15.1. TDAC Unescorted Access: Unescorted access into restricted areas shall be granted to Contractor personnel upon receipt of a visit request to the TDAC Security Management Office and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Security Management Office listing a favorably completed investigation or a security clearance. Upon termination of the Contractor employee, the Contractor shall ensure the No-Escort Badge for APG is returned to the COR.

C.12.15.2. The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by Installation

Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoW, Headquarters, Department of the Army (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.

C.13. QUALITY CONTROL:

C.13.1. Quality Control Plan (QCP) - The Contractor shall develop and submit a QCP within ten (10) days after notice to proceed. All QCP updates shall be approved by the COR or designated Government representative prior to implementation. The basic principle of the plan is that the Contractor is responsible for quality control.

C.13.2. Quality Control Inspection Schedules - Prepare and maintain QC inspection schedules which show when QC inspections will be made by QC personnel. The Contractor shall submit the QC Inspection Schedules to the COR.

C.14. DELIVERABLES:

C.14.1. The Contractor shall attend a pre-construction meeting and shall provide a schedule for completion of all work, using the notice to proceed as a start date, within ten

(10) days after Notice to Proceed. Provide updated schedules as required by the COR.

C.14.2. 3Rs Safety Training – The Contractor shall provide the 3Rs Explosives Safety Education Program Training Certificates prior to commencement of work on site.

C.14.3. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the Accident Prevention Plan within ten

(10) days after Notice to Proceed.

C.14.4. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) plan within ten (10) days after Notice to Proceed.

C.14.5. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the Quality Control Plan, including anticipated Quality Control Inspection Schedules, within ten (10) days after Notice to Proceed.

C.14.6. The Contractor shall provide monthly reports of the quantities of waste removed and recycled no later than 5th business days of each month.

C.14.7. The Contractor shall provide a hazardous material inventory two (2) days prior to the commencement of work on-site and thirty (30) days after construction completion.

C.14.8. The Contractor shall provide a list of employees who shall be working under this contract and submit badge applications for employees that do not currently have restricted area badges via the TDAC G3 Physical Security Office within ten (10) days after Notice to Proceed.

C.14.9. The Contractor shall provide a list of equipment that shall be used on the APG Installation within ten (10) days after Notice to Proceed, C.15. ATTACHMENTS:

C.15.1. Attachment 1 – Conceptual plan

Contracting Officer:

5/28/2026

X Orlando R. Hernandez

Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: USA

Legal Advisor:

5/28/2026

X Brad Ramos

Legal Advisor Signed by: USA