2018_EXHIBIT_A_PERFORMANCE_WORK_STATEMENT.doc

EXHIBIT A

29 January 2018

Performance Work Statement

Solvent Tank Service Fort Riley, Kansas

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. General Scope. This is a non-personnel services to provide routine maintenance and general solvent recycling services at various locations on Fort Riley. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items necessary to perform all tasks defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.2. Background. Fort Riley has nearly 300 parts cleaner devices that have been supported under contract for nearly 12 years. Contracts have provided routine servicing of both Contractor provided and Customer owned parts cleaning devices. Contractors have provided nearly 75% of the solvent tanks and associated maintenance along with 100% of routine associated services necessary to enable Fort Riley’s mission success. Services have included servicing, cleaning, maintaining associated equipment and the handling and transport of industrial waste. Additionally, this contract relieves the customer of the requirement to facilitate hazardous waste management associated with this requirement including accountability, transportation, recycling, storage, and reporting.

1.3. Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and three (3) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

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NOTE: Period of Performance may be adjusted IAW with actual award date.

1.4. Work Hours. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.4.1. Federal Observed Holidays: The Contractor is not required to work on the following holidays when Fort Riley is closed. A listing of Federally recognized holidays is located at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays/.

New Year's Day

Labor Day

Martin Luther King's Birthday

Columbus Day

Washington’s Day

Veterans' Day

Memorial Day

Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day

Christmas Day

1.4.2. Military training holidays exist for which access to facilities may be limited. Contact your COR to confirm dates and access as necessary.

1.5. Type of Contract. The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price, Single Award Contract.

1.6. Service Contract Labor Standards. The Service Contract Act applies to the requirement. Vendor shall pay their employees at least the wages and fringe benefits that are found by the Department of Labor to prevail in the locality or, in the absence of a wage determination, the minimum wage set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act See EXHIBIT D (SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS).

1.7. Recycle or Recycle to the Maximum Extent Possible. For the purpose of this solicitation and any resulting contract(s), recycling means, "to recycle the solvent for reuse, to its original intended purpose" as a degreasing solvent. Recycling via fuel blending is not considered compliant with the definition of recycling in this specification. Residue from the solvent recycling process, which cannot be recycled, requires appropriate final treatment/disposal in accordance with all Federal, State, Local and Municipal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.

1.8. Post Award Conference. The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contracting office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall notify the Government of problems, if being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.9. Key Personnel. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The contract manger shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract. The contract manager shall be available as stated in Section 1.4 (Work Hours) and able to meet with contracting officials associated with this requirement, in person, on site, at Fort Riley within two hours.

1.10. Conduct and Appearance. The Contractor shall ensure that the conduct of its employees, while on Fort Riley, shall present themselves in a professional appearance at all times. The conduct and appearance of Contractor employees shall not reflect discredit upon this installation or upon the Department of the Army (DA). The Government reserves the right to require removal of a Contractor employee from the job site who endangers persons or property, or whose continued employment is inconsistent with military security or mission accomplishment. The Government reserves the right to refuse to permit any Contractor employee to perform services under this contract who is not in compliance with this contract. Failure of an employee to gain access to the installation due to the above shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility of performance of any work required by this contract.

1.11. Emergency Services.

1.11.1. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor. In cases involving the potential loss of life and / or limb, Contractor may use the Irwin Army Hospital Emergency room for emergency treatment. The Contractor employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within two hours of the incident.

1.11.2. All work crews, office personnel and the COR/KO shall be provided with information pertaining to the Contractor’s arrangements for emergency medical treatment (Emergency Contact Roster) prior to Contract start. This information shall include the following:

1.12. Indemnity. The Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the United States of America and its agents from any suits, fines, actions, claims, debts, demands, judgments, liabilities, costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees or court costs, which the United States of America and its agents may become obligated to defend and or pay, (i) as a result of ground or water pollution, sustained or suffered because of or by reason of any action or inaction by Contractor, his agents, servants and employees, in connection with Contractor's performance under this contract or (ii) as a result of any loss of or damage to property or injury to or death of any person whatsoever, sustained or suffered because of or by reason of any action or inaction by Contractor, his agents, servants and employees, in connection with Contractor's performance under this contract or (iii) as a result of alleged pollution, damage or injury, sustained or suffered because of or by reason of any action or inaction by Contractor, his agents, servants and employees in connection with Contractor's performance under this contract.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1. General.

2.1.1. Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). The AQL is the maximum percent defective (or the number of defects per hundred units) that, for purposes of sampling inspection, can be considered satisfactory as a process average.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An authorized representative of the KO appointed in writing to perform specific contract administration functions. 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, monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel as necessary. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government or change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

2.1.3. Customer Comments. A means of documenting performance.

2.1.4. “Commercial Publication” is a publication available from the manufacturer or other sources containing the operation instructions, repair, overhaul, test, and parts identification of his product.

2.1.5. Contract Administrator. A Government employee who has the responsibility of performing post-award functions on the contract. This includes processing payments and modifications.

2.1.6. Contracting Officer (KO). A Government employee who has the authority to sign contracts, modifications and obligate the Government based on a warrant issued by the Department of the Army (DA).

2.1.7. Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure that the Contractor meets the contract performance standards.

2.1.8. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A formal, written documentation of Contractor non-conformance or lack of performance for contracted work. The CDR requires that the Contractor explain, in writing, why performance was unsatisfactory, how performance shall be returned to satisfactory levels, and how recurrence of the problem shall be prevented in the future.

2.1.9. Inspection: The critical examination of a structure, mechanism, system, or procedure to discover and remedy discrepancies and/or inefficiencies.

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

2.1.10.1. Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

2.1.10.2. Theft;

2.1.10.3. Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

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

2.2. Technical.

2.2.1. Solvent Parts Cleaner: "Sink-type" basin and vat, which uses circulating solvent to clean soiled, parts. Includes solvent and cleaning sink; a solvent pump with electric pump motor; and a flexible nozzle in the sink area. The unit lid will be temperature sensitive and will automatically close the cover in case of fire. Various capacities will be provided as specified in the solicitation.

2.2.2. Aqueous Brake Parts Cleaner: A mobile, air-operated unit that uses a circulating system to clean soiled, brake parts; and; includes pump with flexible nozzle, steel cart, and casters with a locking mechanism to prevent shifting or rolling of unit while in use.

2.2.3. Immersion Cleaner: "Barrel type" unit, solvent, air actuated with a timer, latching lid and agitator basket. This requirement is for a "cold parts cleaner" and the solvent will be a cold parts degreasing solvent cleaner appropriate for the above application.

2.2.4. Paint Spray Gun Cleaners Automatic: Paint Spray Gun and Equipment Parts Washer: shall be hands free, air operated, and designed to clean paint spray guns, related components, and equipment. This unit shall consist of a washbowl with a lid nozzle that dispenses clean thinner.

2.2.5. Government-Owned Parts Cleaner: Contractor will provide initial solvent, and exchange the waste solvent in Government-owned parts cleaning equipment at various service intervals and solvent for various tank capacities as specified in the solicitation.

2.2.6. Service actions include the physical inspection and conduct of periodic maintenance of a machine at its physical location. If the machine cannot be physically inspected because of a locked building or room then a service can be conducted and must be rescheduled. If a service for a specific cleaner cannot be rescheduled due to extenuating circumstances, the Contractor will be notified accordingly and the cleaner subsequently placed on a “no service schedule”. The Contracting Officer/COR will make the determination to suspend, remove, or reassign/relocate as necessary.

2.2.7. Service Intervals: The estimated number of weeks between servicing functions. Service intervals and capacities are identified in EXHIBIT G (SERVICE INTERVALS).

2.2.8. Solvent: The solvent has to be listed on EXHIBIT E (QUALIFIED PRODUCTS DATABASE 680 LISTING) of approved solvents. The solvent used in this contract will be recycled or virgin MIL-PRF-680 Type II solvents, as specified in the solicitation (except for Items 2.2.3, Immersion Cleaner, Aqueous Brake Parts Cleaners associated with 2.2.2, and Sonic Parts Aqueous Cleaner associated with 2.2.10). The solvent used for Immersion Cleaner applications shall be specific to "Cold Parts Cleaners.” Exception: spray gun cleaners will use recycled lacquer thinner.

2.2.9. Virgin Solvent: New solvent that has not been recycled. Some Government Agencies require "virgin solvent" to be used to conform to federal specifications.

2.2.10. SONIC PARTS AQUEOUS CLEANER (Model GMC 3526): Fully automated using ultrasonic, oil removal, and particulate filtration to improve cleaning performance, it permits optimum operation with minimal operator involvement. This model uses an aqueous base cleaning solution and shall be based on manufacturer recommendations for use.

2.3. Acronyms:

2.3.1. AQL – Acceptable Quality Level

2.3.2. CDR - Contract Discrepancy Report

2.3.3. CAC – Common Access Card

2.3.4. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations

2.3.5. CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

2.3.6. COR -- Contract Officer Representative

2.3.7. EPA – Environmental Protection Agency

2.3.8. FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation

2.3.9. FM -- Factory Mutual

2.3.10. FPCON – Force Protection Condition

2.3.11. GFP – Government Furnished Property

2.3.12. IAW -- In Accordance With

2.3.13. KO – Contracting Officer

2.3.14. MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet

2.3.15. NCIC -- National Crime Information Center

2.3.16. NLT-- Not Later Than

2.3.17. OCI -- Organizational Conflict of Interests

2.3.18. OSHA -- Occupational Safety & Health Administration

2.3.19. TSD -- Treatment/Storage/Disposal

2.3.20. PRS – Performance Requirements Summary

2.3.21. PWS – Performance Work Statement.

2.3.22. QA -- Quality Assurance

2.3.23. QAE -- Quality Assurance Evaluator

2.3.24. QC -- Quality Control.

2.3.25. QPL -- Qualified Products Database

2.3.26. SDS – Safety Data Sheet

2.3.27. TSDB - Terrorist Screening Database

2.3.28. UL -- Underwriters Laboratory

2.3.29. WAWF – Wide Area Work Flow

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP), EQUIPMENT, AND SEVICES.

3.1. The Government will not provide any real property to include equipment, materials, or facilities during the life of this contract.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

4.1. General. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items necessary to perform all tasks defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Environmental. The Contractor shall obtain, at its own expense, all necessary licenses, certifications, and/or permits as well as comply with any and all applicable Federal, State, Local and Municipal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations that pertain to the recycling effort, handling, transportation and disposal of all identifiable hazardous and non-hazardous wastes during the life of this contract. All hazardous wastes, as defined in 40 CFR Part 261.3, shall be handled in accordance with the local, State and Federal, Hazardous Waste Management regulations.

4.3. Equipment. The Contractor shall provide Environmental Protection and Recovery Systems during the life of the contract. Those systems and/or equipment shall include, but are not limited to, any materials such as bags, barrels, containers, rags, absorbent materials, etc. The Contractor assumes the responsibility and all liabilities for hazardous waste and waste by-products, and shall comply with all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and any other federal, state, local, and all host activity environmental control policies and regulations.

4.4 Identification of Contractor Employees. The Contractor shall provide each employee an Identification (ID) Badge, which includes at a minimum, the Company Name, Employee Name, Contract number and a color photo of the employee. ID Badges for Key Personnel shall also indicate their job title. ID Badges shall be worn at all times during which the employee is performing work under this contract. All Contractor employees shall wear the ID Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. The Contractor shall be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued identification cards shall be furnished to the KO prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor personnel changes, see Exhibit F (DELIVERABLES).

4.5. License/Certification. The Contractor or subcontractor shall possess all necessary State or Federal licenses and permits for the transport, treatment, storage, and disposal of recyclable materials identified in this contract. The Contractor shall possess a valid State Treatment / Storage/Disposal (TSD) permit if any co-mingling of solvent occurs within the State. All of the above shall be kept current and updated throughout the entire contract term and during any resultant activity relating to the performance of the contract. Transporter must be listed on the Kansas Hazardous Waste Transport List to perform under this contract. Name must be provided to the COR/KO prior to contract start.

4.6. Contractor shall provide all necessary vehicles to fulfill the requirements under this contract. All vehicles and equipment, shall be in an operable condition and meet all Federal, State, and local safety requirements, and shall comply with EM 385-1-1 (Section 19), Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The Contractor shall pay all taxes assessed on said vehicles, or the operations thereof. A list of each vehicle and current registration must be maintained during the life of this Contract and provided to the KO/COR prior to contract start. Contractor vehicles operating within the boundaries of Fort Riley shall have Contractor’s company name clearly visible and affixed to both sides of the vehicle.

4.7. The Contractor shall provide the KO/COR prior to contract start, evidence of the minimum insurance coverage listed below. Contractor shall not begin performance without proof of insurance as required. All coverage shall be maintained throughout the contract period. All subcontracts shall provide the same coverage: Statutory worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance (as applicable):

· $100,000 or as prescribed by The State of Kansas, whichever is greater

· General liability – At minimum, bodily injury liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 per occurrence

· Vehicle liability (comprehensive): At a minimum, $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. Bodily injury liability and property damage liability shall cover the operation of all automobiles, trucks, vehicles and other mobile equipment used in connection with the performance of the contract

· In accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation, a Certificate of Insurance shall provide an endorsement for 30 days written notice to the KO by the insurance company prior to cancellation or material change in policy coverage. The insurance document should reference the applicable contract number on the policy.

4.8. Safety/Accident Prevention Plan. Safety/Accident Plan: The Contractor shall provide a safety and Accident Plan Submitted to the KO/COR prior to contract start. The Army has an overall goal of ensuring that contracted work is performed using procedures and risk controls that ensure workers, the public and the environment are not endangered. Contractor will be required to have a Safety and Occupational Health Program implemented and tailored to meet the safety requirements of each contract and the associated tasks and products of that contract. This program, DA PAM 385–10, Army Safety Program, will be documented in the Contractor’s safety plan.

4.8.1 Spillage Clean-up Plan. The Contractor is solely responsible for prompt cleanup of spills or leaks. Contractors must comply Fort Riley, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and will be provided at the pre-performance meeting by the COR. The Contractor shall report all such spills or leaks, regardless of quantity, to the KO and COR or his/her Alternate immediately upon discovery. A written follow-up report shall be submitted no later than 24 hours after the initial telephonic report. Should a spill occur, the Contractor shall clean the area contaminated by the spillage. The Contractor shall be liable for all costs associated with cleanup of any spills (POL, solvents, wastewater, battery acids, paints, lubricants, refrigerant oils, hydraulic fluids, anti-freeze, and septage etc.). Any spilled chemicals shall be cleaned up in accordance with Fort Riley’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Contractor shall submit a spillage cleanup plan to the KO/COR prior to Contract start.

4.9. Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR Clause 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements). The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure all services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices and meet the requirements of this PWS and to identify, prevent, and eliminate recurrence of defective services. The plan shall specifically address the Contractor’s strategy to provide quality workmanship, continual process improvement and correction of deficiencies, as required. The Contractor shall submit its Quality Control Plan to the KO/COR prior to contract start as specified in EXHIBIT F (DELIVERABLES).

4.10. Government Quality Assurance. The Government will maintain a quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP) for all work performed under this contract. Inspections will be conducted by the COR or alternate. Inspection will consist of verification of the work performed. Evaluation of Contractor performance will be IAW with EXHIBIT B (PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT (PRS).

4.11. Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22). The Contractor is required to provide the destination of any hazardous material prior to removal of waste. The Contractor shall also furnish a legible copy of the Hazardous Waste Manifest and Bill of Lading to the designated point of contact for signatures as specified in paragraph 5.1.2 and Appendix F (Deliverables). The manifest shall reflect the total amount transported and all other information required for the completion of required regulatory reports as required by Federal, State, Local and Municipal laws, ordinances and regulations. It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain all necessary documentation to show that final treatment or disposal of all items has been accomplished.

4.12. Waste Determination. The Contractor agrees to provide the Government with information concerning the Waste Material in the form of Waste Determination, so that the Contractor may prepare a description that characterizes and classifies the Waste Material (the “Waste Description”) for The Government’s approval and signature as the Generator. The Waste Description will include a description of the chemical components of the Waste Materials, including the percentage composition of each such component stated in ranges. The process creating the Waste Material; analytical results of the testing of the Waste Material, if available; and a listing of physical characteristics of the Waste Material. The Waste Description will be part of the Supporting Documents. The Waste Determination will be provided annually for each waste stream to the COR.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. Contractor shall collect, transport, treat, recycle and/or dispose of streams of waste material generated at the Government’s locations. The Contractor shall provide the general solvent recycling services at various Government locations on Fort Riley, KS, EXHIBIT C (TANK LISTING). Service intervals are specified in EXHIBIT G (SERVICE INTERVALS). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the COR or Alternate COR to schedule all service actions to be performed. Service Plans will be broken down by, date of service, location and Serial Number, in advance of the servicing. The initial Service Plan will be provided to the COR/KO prior to contract start. See EXHIBIT F (DELIVERABLES), and shall be maintained current for the life of this contract.

5.1.1 Servicing (Initial Set-up): The Contractor shall perform the following initial service setup activities at the Government’s location, EXHIBIT C (TANK LISTING), as follows:

5.1.1.1. Deliver parts cleaners in good working condition of the type, design, and size to the location as specified in this contract.

5.1.1.2. Provide all approved cleaning solutions specified by the Government for use in the parts cleaners. See EXHIBIT E (QUALIFIED PRODUCTS DATABASE 680 LISTING) for Government authorized solvents for use under this contract.

5.1.1.3. Ensure that all Contractor installed parts cleaners operate in accordance with manufacture specifications at all times.

5.1.1.4. The Contractor shall supply, affix, and maintain labels on each parts cleaner specifying the type of cleaning solution used in that parts cleaner and information about the proper use of the cleaning solution IAW with associated MSDS and manufacturer specifications to be by the COR prior to the placement of any parts cleaner. See EXHIBIT F (DELIVERABLES).

5.1.1.5. The Contractor shall provide the KO and/or COR a current copy of the Safety Data Sheet/Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for each type of cleaning solution used under this contract and prior to contract start. See EXHIBIT F (DELIVERABLES).

5.1.1.6 The Contractor shall provide the KO and COR a manufacturer user manual that describes the proper use and operation of the Contractor parts cleaners prior to contract start. See EXHIBIT F (DELIVERABLES).

5.1.1.7. Provide original set-up of Contractor provided parts cleaning equipment (See EXHIBIT C -TANK LISTING), and, after specified service interval (see EXHIBIT G - SERVICE INTERVALS), remove contaminated solvent, clean parts washer system of sludge and residue, replenish parts washer with recycled solvent, replace filters, and perform all repairs necessary to ensure that the cleaning equipment is maintained in proper operational condition. Contractor shall provide all labor, handling, and transportation of the solvent to, and residue from, the user site to the Contractor facility. The Contractor is also responsible to complete an EPA manifest, and all other pertinent regulatory paperwork required. Once the initial service setup activities are completed, the Contractor will perform all on-going parts cleaner services according to the terms of the Contract. Any time after the original set-up the COR can move or the COR can have the Contractor move, a machine to a new location. If the relocation is outside the normally scheduled service for the machine, the Contractor can charge the Government the scheduled service charge to set-up the machine for the new location.

5.1.1.8. Transition Period: This period may last for up to 30 days from contract start or end date as applicable. Contractor shall assume responsibilities for Solvent Tank Service as specified in the contract and initiate emplacement of Contractor provided solvent cleaners in coordination with the COR. Logistical coordination may be required with the previous Contractor and is the responsibility of the incoming Contractor. The transition period will incur no additional cost to the Government.

5.1.2. Servicing (General): Contractor shall provide all labor, handling, and transportation of the solvent from the user site to the Contractor facility. The Contractor is also responsible to complete a hazardous waste manifest and/or bill of lading, (as required) and all other pertinent regulatory paperwork required as specified in this PWS. An authorized Government Official will be responsible for signing this paperwork: Authorized Government Officials (Authorized Government Officials will be designated by the COR/KO, provided at Pre-performance Meeting, and updated as required). See EXHIBIT F (DELIVERABLES).

5.1.2.1. Contractor shall provide solvent and exchange the waste solvent in parts cleaning equipment at various service intervals for various tank capacities as specified.

5.1.2.2. Service each parts cleaner (as described below) within the service interval noted in the Contract.

5.1.2.3. Provide properly trained Contractor personnel to service each parts cleaner at the Government’s location.

5.1.3. Servicing (Government Owned Parts Washers) – Parts Cleaner service includes, but not limited to, the following:

5.1.3.1. Removal of any accumulated sludge from the parts cleaner and maintain proper solvent levels;

5.1.3.2. Removal and Replacement of used cleaning solutions with fresh solutions IAW Industry Standards;

5.1.3.3. Before replacement of clean solutions wipe down the inside walls of the machine of any sludge build-up on the tank;

5.1.3.4. Provide appropriate packaging, labels, transportation, and disposition of the used cleaning solutions; and

5.1.3.5. Disposal of all waste generated per City, State & Federal Laws.

5.1.4. Servicing (Contractor Provided Parts Washers): Parts cleaner service includes the following, but not limited to:

5.1.4.1. Removal of any accumulated debris from the parts cleaner catch screens or fillers and maintain proper solvent levels.

5.1.4.2. Cleaning of the exterior of the parts cleaner;

5.1.4.3. Removal and Replacement of used parts cleaning solutions with fresh solutions;

5.1.4.4. Provide appropriate packaging, labels, transportation, and disposition of the used cleaning solutions.

5.1.4.5. Repair or replacement all parts that no longer operate properly.

5.1.4.6. Disposal of all waste generated per City, State & Federal Laws.

5.2. Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR): The Contractor shall report ALL contract labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Directorate of Public Works via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/ and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD Organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government Fiscal Year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractor may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on https://cmra.army.mil/ which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website. The final invoice will not be paid until the CMR has been uploaded as required.

5.3. Title to Solvent and Equipment. The Contractor will at all times retain title to its solvents or other cleaning solutions provided as part of the Services. For Government purchased equipment, the Government shall also retain title to any equipment, including, without limitation, parts washers, or storage containers, placed by the Contractor at Government locations. Upon termination of the Services, the Government shall immediately return to the Contractor (i) all equipment and storage containers provided to the Government and owned by the Contractor, in good repair and condition, normal wear and tear excepted, and (ii) all solvents and cleaning solutions.

5.4. Scheduling is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall check in with the COR before starting scheduled services for any update to or change in projected service plan and to secure required keys for access to machines as required. See EXHIBIT C (TANK LISTING). The Contractor will check out with the COR or alternate before leaving Fort Riley to have any manifests signed and to return any keys as required. See EXHIBIT F (DELIVERABLES).

5.5. The Contractor is responsible for all damages to persons or properties that occur as a result of fault or negligence by the Contractor or its employees. The Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the worksite, the workers, Government employees, the public, and the property of the Government and other parties. All services shall be performed in a safe, efficient, and lawful manner, which utilizes properly trained and qualified personnel able to perform to the standards of this PWS. Work shall be accomplished in strict conformity with the best commercial practices for the named types of service.

5.6. Service Receipt. The Contractor shall provide the COR, receipts of services performed daily and are broken down by, date of service, building location, serial number, machine type and cost. The Contractor will also provide a monthly roll-up of all services performed with the same information.

5.7. The Contractor is fully responsible for any and all acts and omissions of its employees, subcontractors and other persons who act in the performance of this contract on behalf of the Contractor. Furthermore, the Contractor assumes all risk of loss connected with chemicals, wastes, materials and residues generated by any spill, treatment, incineration, transportation, or disposal of waste materials.

5.8. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). A secure web based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows Government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows Government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

5.9. Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local and Municipal laws, codes, ordinances and regulation (to include obtaining licenses and permits) in connection with the packing and/or transportation of any and all hazardous materials covered under any resultant contract.

5.10 Solvent Cleaners. The Contractor shall provide circulating solvent cleaners that conform to the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) standards as applicable. Prior to the placement of any solvent cleaner, the Contractor shall submit to the COR, proof that the circulating solvent cleaners provided under the specification conform to the standards of the UL or FM (to be verified by the COR) as applicable. The label of UL or FM shall be accepted as conforming to this requirement. In lieu of the label, the Contractor may submit a written certification from any nationally recognized testing agency adequately equipped and competent to perform such services that the solvent cleaners have been tested and conform to the standards including methods of test, of the UL or FM Corporations.

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS.

6.1 Applicable Publications. Publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. Publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. Assume publications to be the most current edition in effect at the time a contract is awarded.

6.2 Location of Publications and Forms. The Contractor shall utilize the Internet to view and print electronic versions of required publications and Forms. DA publications can be obtained through http://www.apd.army.mil/http://www.defense.gov/pubs/. DOD publications can be obtained through. FORSCOM publications and Forms can be obtained throughhttp://www.forscom.army.mil/. TMs are available through Army Knowledge Online (AKO) at https://www.us.army.mil/suite/designer or the Logistics Support Activity at https://www.logsa.army.mil/etms/online.cfm.

OTHER RELATED PUBLICATIONS

Public Law 93-502, and 5

U.S.C., Section 552.

6.4 Forms. The following is a list of forms the Contractor may use in performance of Tasks outlined in

Section 5 of this PWS.

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