11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Time

10:00 AM 09:00 AM

Response Due Date

22 May 2026 01 Jun 2026

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REGIONAL NETWORK ENTERPRISE CENTER (RNEC)

ABSOLYTE VALUE REGULATED LEAD-ACID (VRLA)

BATTERY CELLS RELACEMENT

BUILDING 1014 COMMUNICATIONS NODE 1

25 MARCH 2026

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Contractor's employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services

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necessary to remove, furnish, and labor to install Absolyte Value Regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery cells 24 each, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, Alarm/control cable hardness, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standard in this contract.

1.2 Background: Upgrade the Fort Carson Regional Network Enterprise Center (RNEC) 48V Direct Current (DC) emergency power backup battery cells systems for Communications Node 1 building 1014. The current 48V Direct Current (DC) battery cells are over 12+ years old and due to environmental changes, this is causing failure of these battery cells require to be replaced every 15-20 years. Without battery backup, a power failure will cause an uncontrolled shutdown of core network distribution devices, risking equipment corruption that could prevent a successful restart even after generator power is restored. This failure would render all 85 downstream switches inoperable indefinitely, halting services for all organizations including Fort Carson Installation Garrison Commander and emergency services, impacting core logistical and emergency response capabilities.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide, delivery, and installation new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff for Communications Node 1 building 1014 on Fort Carson containment area. The contractor shall ensure the new battery cells are configured and connected to the existing power supply and control system, maintaining a minimum of 54 volts DC throughout the system, upon completion of this contract.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for dismantle and removal of existing GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells model 100A29, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. The contractor shall remove existing Alarm/Control unit cable hardness from battery cells system, place aside and protect for future installation.

Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and labor to install new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. Transport all materials and hardware to the site location.

The battery cells shall be the same brands name and equal in amp hours. The battery cells shall not be refurbished or renewed.

New Absolyte VRLA Battery cells model and requirements - Model 100G29 - one (1) String of 24 Battery cells.

The contractor shall confirm the purchase order on hand before transport and install the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells to job site.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells for cracks, leakage, bulges, swelling, which indicate potential internal damage. If damage is noted, immediately request an inspection by the carrier and file a concealed damage claim.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new modular steel tray housing for staining from leaking battery cells and damage to the steel tray housing, Inspecting the terminals and connection for cleanliness and corrosion buildup can hinder proper battery function. If there is a deficiency, the battery cell shall be replaced.

The contractor shall confirm that all miscellaneous hardware components are onsite.

The contractor shall be responsible for all necessary equipment for transportation loading and unloading new Absolyte VRLA battery cells and components to site location.

The contractor shall protect floor surface (parquetry floor, tiles floor, etc.) by mean of PVC foil or soft fiberboards during dismantle and removal work. Remove the protective measures after completion of work and clean the floor surface.

The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for installation of the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells 24 each, modular steel tray housing, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, and Hazmat sorbent pillows underneath one (1) string.

The contractor shall provide and install new Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff over battery cells terminals for protection. Match to existing configuration design.

The contractor shall reconnect existing Alarm/ Control unit cable hardness.

The contractor shall Bonding and Grounding battery Stacks to the existing Busbar using # 6 AWG IAW Absolyte GP Installation and Operation Manual Appendix C.

The contractor shall ensure the proper float voltage is maintained after being fully charged the ranch of 2.23 to 2.27 Volts Per Cell (VPC). The contractor shall document all battery charge levels, before, during, and after each test. Provide the documentation to the Government for review and comments.

The contractor shall create a report for a battery load test on each new battery and provide a report to RNEC POC for approval.

The Battery Load Test is to verify the new batteries as a system will support 500A for 2.00 hours and to ensure the power remains uninterrupted during load test and the battery system returns to normal state. The Contractor shall take readings from each of the battery cells and document the readings. Connect the load bank to the DC Power Plant and turn it up to 500A, the rectifiers will be shut off at this time, and the load test will begin. Take readings of the batteries at 30-minute intervals and document until a full 2.00-hour discharge test is reached - Attachment 2 Absolyte Battery Maintenance Report.

The contractor shall be responsible for labeling each battery with its own unique Identification (ID) number, match to existing design. Labeling shall be mechanically printed, not handwritten, and must be legible.

Perform fine cleaning of working area, remove all debris, and trash prior to final inspection. The government will accept the project at final inspection.

All hardware, materials and workmanship provided by the Contractor shall be warranted for a period of five -ten years or for the duration of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty, whichever is longer for the new Absolyte Value Regulated Lead -acid (VRLA) Battery cells. The warranty shall cover all materials and labor necessary to resolve any problems resulting from defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty period shall commence upon successful completion of the requirements/provisions of this contract, receipt of all documentation and Government acceptance.

Provide a copy of the warranty after completion of this project.

The contractor shall recycle old batteries IAW Colorado and EPA Environmental guidelines.

1.5 Period of Performance: or Please refer to the contract 1 September 2026 - 1 December 2026 schedule for the contract's period of performance.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers a high-quality service. The contractor's QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer's (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the

Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work, including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments using metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements" means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal holidays.

New Year's Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Columbus Day

President's Day Veteran's Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

Juneteenth

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 08:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must always 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.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Carson, Colorado Installation see location below:

a. Communications Node 1 address - 5709 Wetzel Ave, Building 1014 Fort Carson, Co.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: Type of contract to be determined by Contracting Office and customer.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall 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. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.2049, 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. The contractor and subcontractor shall receive a visitor installation pass or Badges at Main Gate 1, Visitor Center Building 6012 off Highway 115 and Nelson Boulevard before entering Fort Carson installation.

The contractor is responsible for being aware of and complying with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control.

The contractor must consider delays caused by checks when entering and leaving the US installations, as this will not be separately reimbursed.

All personnel entering Fort Carson Installation are subject to random vehicle searches IAW the Fort Carson Random Anti-Terrorism Measures Program (RAMP)

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding; storage of materials and equipment provided for contractor use. The contractor will arrive at each site locations with the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive + /Negative - plates, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff at the time of installation. There is no long-term storage or staging area for the materials; therefore, the contractor shall plan the work so that the battery cells and other materials are installed shortly after being delivered to the building.

The U.S. Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm's failure to comply with Installation Access Control (IAC) processing requirements.

At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, "The Army Physical Security Program.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by Fort Carson Government representative while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.4.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide the KO or COR with the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employees performing services under this contract:

Full birth name

Married name (if applicable)

SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

Date of birth

Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may result in requiring the Contractor to remove a contractor, employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures:

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Not applicable

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employees performing services under this contract 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. All personnel are required to show a Department of Defense (DOD) issued picture ID, Real ID Act compliant driver's license from a state to enter Fort Carson Installation. Prime Contractor and subcontractor are responsible to adhere to the Real ID Act, or any others Department of Defense (DOD) security requirement, when applying for access to the installation

Personnel who present an ID from a state is not compliance and does not have an extension will need to provide a second form of valid photo ID with their state ID. Acceptance form of ID to be used as a secondary ID are U.S. Passport or Passport Cars, Personnel Identity Verification (PIV) by the Federal Government, Veterans Health ID Card issued by the Depart of Veterans AFFAIR AND any other ID card issued by a Federal, State, or Local Government agency provided it contains s photograph and biographic information such as date of birth, gender, height, eye, color, and address.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access:

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures 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.

1.6.7.7 Access to Government Information Systems: Reserved

1.6.7.8 Key Control: Reserved

1.6.7.9 Lock Combinations: Reserved

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with 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 will appraise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a Quality Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to start of contract performance. The Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 08:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday except Federal Holiday days.

Quality Manager: Must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years' experience in quality control or working as a Program Manager. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, data analysis capabilities, and good interpersonal skills are important. Inspecting products at various stages and writing report documenting production issues. The Quality Manager shall be able to read and write at English Language fluency level 5.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Reserved

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: Reserved

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious.

Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: The contract personnel and all associated subcontractors' employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall be issued an installation badge provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the public.

The contractor is responsible for returning installation passes or Badges to the issuing Installation Access Control Office (IACO) to the Main Gate 1 Building 6012 when the contract is completed or when a contract employee no longer requires access or within one (1) day of the end of their contractual duties, if required.

1.6.12.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers. The company logo is optional.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Contractor shall be required to travel Fort Carson installation during the performance of this contract. The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site Fort Carson installation training locations in support of this PWS. Contractors will be authorized for travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to the contract being awarded. The Government anticipates four

(4) trips will be required to support this contract.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government.

These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Reserved

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public websites or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil /products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication

(SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

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

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved

1.6.19 General Training Requirements: Reserved

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Reserved

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided.

All government paper products and removable digital storage material that are received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: Reserved

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: Reserved

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): Reserved

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): Reserved

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review: Reserved

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it, such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.2. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

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

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

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the people that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.8. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.10. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor's performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.11. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization's output.

2.1.12. Shall. An imperative command: has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.13. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.14. Workday. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.15. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.16 Regional Network Enterprise Center. Provides responsive, secure, and reliable information technology services and supports Government customers.

2.2 Acronyms:

ALMS Army Learning Management System

ANSI American National Standards Institute

AOR Area of Responsibility

AR Army Regulation

ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System

AT Anti-Terrorism

CAC Common Access Card

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CI Counterintelligence

CLIN Contract Line-Item Number

CN Communications Node

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative

DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DOD Department of Defense

DODD Department of Defense Directive

DODI Department of Defense Instruction

DPW Directorate of Public Works

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FHP Force Health Protection

FCG Foreign Clearance Guide

FY Fiscal Year

GFE Government Furnished Equipment

GFP Government Furnished Property

GNB Global Network of Batteries

IA Information Assurance

IAW In Accordance With

ID Identification

IT Information Technology

JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System

JTR Joint Travel Regulation

KO Contracting Officer

LOA Letter of Authorization

NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

ODC Other Direct Costs

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC Other Direct Costs

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OPSEC Operation Security

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

PM Project Manager

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QCP Quality Control Program

RA Requiring Activity

RNEC Regional Network Enterprise Center

SCR Service Contract Reporting

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

TE Technical Exhibit

TSDB Terrorist Screening Data Base

TSU Therma Switch Unit's

U.S.C. United States Code

VRLA Value Regulated lead-acid

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Property:

3.1.1 The Government will provide access to the facility in the performance of this contract.

3.2 Emergency and Rescue:

3.2.1 The Government will furnish emergency medical and rescue services to prevent loss of life, limb, or undue suffering within areas serviced by the applicable installation emergency services provider. The Government will seek reimbursement for medical services rendered, as appropriate.

3.2.2 The Government will provide installation fire services to include firefighting, fire prevention inspections and investigations: Installation security services; confined space recue; and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) first response.

3.3 Telecommunications/Utilities:

3.3.1 The Government will not provide Telecommunications line services, software, and computers in the performance of this contract. The Government will provide temporary backup power during battery cells removal and installation.

3.4 Government Owned Vehicles:

3.4.1 The Government will not provide Government Owned Vehicles.

3.5 GFE Tools, Hand Tools, Equipment; Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TDME) Calibration Services:

3.5.1 The Government will not provide any GFE Tools, Hand Tools, Equipment; Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Calibration Services in the performance of this contract.

3.6 Government Furnished Facilities and Real Property

3.6.1 The Government will provide the facilities listed in Technical Exhibit - Attachment 1 Government Furnished Facilities. The Government will provide an installation Base map showing facilities locations - Attachment 3 Fort Carson Base Map.

3.6.2 The contractor shall not make alterations to GFF without the prior written approval of RNEC PM or DPW.

3.6.3 The contractor is directly responsible for coordinating all facility repairs with the local DPW Work Order Section (emergency or normal work orders) for required repairs.

3.6.4 The contractor shall submit all other facility maintenance, repair, new construction, and major equipment installation requests using DA Form 4283 to the appropriate Facility Coordinator for processing.

3.6.5 The contractor shall establish and maintain an up-to-date GFF work order log on-site for each major functional area and equipment maintenance shop for all DPW work and service orders submitted. The contractor shall ensure the DPW work order logs contain the following information:

work order number, date and time work order(s) submitted, name of person initiating work order(s), reason for work order(s), any follow-up data and date of work order closeout.

3.6.6 The Government will provide parking areas for privately owned vehicles (POV). Contractor personnel shall comply with all local regulations and directives concerning POV traffic and parking.

3.6.7 The contractor shall clear areas adjacent to GFF as required to gain safe access to facilities from parking areas. This may include sidewalks, walkways, or other incidental areas.

3.7 Government Furnished Services:

3.7.1 The Government will provide preventive maintenance and repair of GFF in accordance with AR 420-1. The contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of its designated point of contact that will be requesting repairs / opening work orders to the appropriate Facility Coordinator during the transition-in period.

3.7.2 The Government will provide emergency power backup for the 48V DC system prior to, during, and after replacement of battery cells.

3.7.3 The Government will provide pest control services as required.

3.8 The Government will provide available containers at specific contractor occupied facilities for collection of recyclable paper and cardboard, on-hand scrap metal, non-hazardous waste wood and wood by-products, and trash pickup.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable

4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall provide new modular steel tray housing, Positive+/Negative Plate Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff and new Absolyte Value Regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery cells with the followings Salient Characteristics.

a. Model 100G29 Specifications - 1400 amp-hours to 1.75 Volts Per Cell (VPC) at 8-hour rate at 25C (77F). Positive plate - Patented lead calcium tin silver grid alloy. Negative Plate -Lead calcium grid alloy. 20-year design life expectancy in float applications at 25C (77F). Must be stackable with 3 cells per string for a total of 24 each. Rate and float voltage of 2.23.to 2.27 Volts Per Cell. Cycle life 1200 cycles to 80% DOD at 25C (77F). Operating Temperature Range: -40C (-40F) to + 50C (122F) allowed. Container and cover- Polypropylene is standard.

4.4 Vehicles and Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all necessary vehicles (no GSA vehicles provided for Contractor for use on this contract) and equipment to perform the work described in this PWS. All Contractor provided vehicles, and equipment shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle or equipment and present a neat, professional appearance. The contractor's vehicles and equipment used in the performance of this contract shall meet all local and Host Nation traffic, safety, and environmental requirements. Vehicles and equipment found to be unsafe shall be removed from the installation and replaced. The Contractor shall not use any Government-owned tools, materials, or parts to maintain Contractor vehicles and equipment without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The COR may inspect the Contractor's vehicles and equipment at any time.

4.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall provide Background Checks in accordance with this PWS and as determined by the Government.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

The contractor is required to conduct an on-site survey.

The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for dismantle and removal of existing GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells model 100A29, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative

- terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. The contractor shall remove existing Alarm/Control unit cable hardness from battery cells system, place aside and protect for future installation.

Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and labor to install new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. Transport all materials and hardware to the site location.

The battery cells shall be the same brands name and equal in amp hours. The battery cells shall not be refurbished or renewed.

New Absolyte VRLA Battery cells model and requirements - Model 100G29 - one (1) String of 24 Battery cells.

The contractor shall confirm the purchase order on hand before transport and install the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells to job site.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells for cracks, leakage, bulges, swelling, which indicate potential internal damage. If damage is noted, immediately request an inspection by the carrier and file a concealed damage claim.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new modular steel tray housing for staining from leaking battery cells and damage to the steel tray housing, Inspecting the terminals and connection for cleanliness and corrosion buildup can hinder proper battery function. If there is a deficiency, the battery cell shall be replaced.

The contractor shall confirm that all miscellaneous hardware components are onsite.

The contractor shall be responsible for all necessary equipment for transportation loading and unloading new Absolyte VRLA battery cells and components to site location.

The contractor shall protect floor surface (parquetry floor, tiles floor, etc.) by mean of PVC foil or soft fiberboards during dismantle and removal work. Remove the protective measures after completion of work and clean the floor surface.

The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for installation of the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells 24 each, modular steel tray housing, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, and Hazmat sorbent pillows underneath one (1) string.

The contractor shall provide and install new Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff over battery cells terminals for protection. Match to existing configuration design.

The contractor shall reconnect existing Alarm/ Control unit cable hardness.

The contractor shall Bonding and Grounding battery Stacks to the existing Busbar using # 6 AWG IAW Absolyte GP Installation and Operation Manual Appendix C.

The contractor shall ensure the proper float voltage is maintained after being fully charged the ranch of 2.23 to 2.27 Volts Per Cell (VPC). The contractor shall document all battery charge levels, before, during, and after each test. Provide the documentation to the Government for review and comments.

The contractor shall create a report for a battery load test on each new battery and provide a report to RNEC POC for approval.

The Battery Load Test is to verify the new batteries as a system will support 500A for 2.00 hours and to ensure the power remains uninterrupted during load test and the battery system returns to normal state. The Contractor shall take readings from each of the battery cells and document the readings. Connect the load bank to the DC Power Plant and turn it up to 500A, the rectifiers will be shut off at this time, and the load test will begin. Take readings of the batteries at 30-minute intervals and document until a full 2.00-hour discharge test is reached - Attachment 2 Absolyte Battery Maintenance Report.

The contractor shall be responsible for labeling each battery with its own unique Identification (ID) number, match to existing design. Labeling shall be mechanically printed, not handwritten, and must be legible.

Perform fine cleaning of working area, remove all debris, and trash prior to final…