DRAFT PWS Airborne Training Towers Inspection and Certification - 29DEC21.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Airborne Ranger Training Brigade (ARTB) / 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) Battalion

Annual Tower Inspection, Certification, Capital Improvement Plans and Preventative Maintenance – AMO 22-1110

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide structural tower inspections, certifications, capital improvement plans and preventative maintenance to 1-507th PIR Battalion for continued training use of Airborne Towers and safety of Airborne School Trainees and Cadre. 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.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the inspections, certifications, capital improvement plan development and preventative maintenance as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 5, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Airborne Trainees and Cadre use the seven 34 foot towers and three 250 foot towers as part of the airborne training program. The towers represent significant historical value to the Installation, in addition to their training value to the 1-507th PIR Battalion. The towers were originally built in (INSERT DATE) and have had only minor repairs or preventative maintenance done. Annual inspections and certification of the towers must continue to preserve their safe use for all personnel, historical significance, and training value. Comment by Wilson, Andrew M CIV IMCOM USA: Insert the date or range of dates these towers were originally constructed.

1.3 Objectives: 1-507th PIR Battalion requires annual inspections, certifications, capital improvement plans and preventative maintenance plans for the continued use of the Airborne training towers to ensure the safety of all personnel using the structures. (A REFERENCE TO A SPECIFIC MFR, AR, DA PAM, OR SOMETHING WOULD BE HELPFUL HERE TO ESTABLISH THE NEED FOR THIS REQUIREMENT). Comment by Wilson, Andrew M CIV IMCOM USA: Insert a reference if one is available… helps to build out the justification on why this is a requirement.

1.4 Scope: The Contractors shall be required to furnish all materials, equipment and personnel necessary to accomplish the inspection, certification, capital improvement plan development and preventative maintenance plan development for each of the seven 34 foot towers and three 250 foot towers. The inspection and certification of the towers must meet all Federal, State, and local structural and safety laws, regulations, policies or requirements. This effort is in support of the 1-507th PIR Battalion’s airborne training mission at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Benning, Georgia. The scope of services is accomplished in unoccupied buildings. The Contractor will take necessary precautions so as not to interfere with ongoing training and operations in the adjacent areas.

1.4.1 The Contractor and their subcontractors must obtain and maintain as current all licenses and qualifications required by Federal, State or local laws, codes, regulations or policies. These will be submitted as an initial deliverable upon award of this contract. The Contractor shall upon request, at any time during the term of this Contract, submit to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) evidence that they and their subcontractors hold the required licenses or qualifications to perform the scope of services outlined in this contract.

1.4.2 The Contractor and their subcontractors provides all deliverables within the specified timeframe outlined in Section 5. Inspections shall be coordinated in advance with the COR of on-site visits and inspections to ensure impacts to training are not encountered.

1.4.3 Deliverables will clearly communicate (expect non-engineering services to be reading, evaluating, and making decisions based on deliverables) the exact nature of issues, location of issues, recommendations moving forward, and risks associated.

1.4.4 Preventative Maintenance, as defined by DA PAM 420-11 (admin revision dated 27NOV2018), paragraph 1-6, subpart a.(8), can be expected as part of this contract. Recommendations will be supplied in the Preventative Maintenance Plan deliverable with specific quantities, pricing, and location of repairs to be conducted by the Contractor or their subcontractors. The recommendations supplied in the deliverable will be reviewed and approved by the KO, COR, and Installation Engineers prior to any work commencing.

1.4.4.1 Records of any preventative maintenance completed, to include but not limited to, material selection, certifications and qualifications of personnel conducting repairs, weld joints and methods of repair will be supplied to the KO and COR for archiving with Installation Directorate of Public Works (DPW).

1.4.5 Metal or plastic placards will be placed on each of the towers following inspection and updated annually thereafter to denote the date each tower was certified, expiration date of certification, and the Professional Engineer (PE) certifying. This is in addition to certification documentation provided to the KO and COR as part of the deliverables for this contract.

1.5 Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) of this service contract will be for one Base Year and four 12-month option years. The estimated annual value of the services is expected not to exceed (NTE) $100k annually for a total of $500k over five years.

1.5.1 Inspections and certifications are expected on an annual recurrence with any maintenance efforts coordinated with the KO and COR throughout the year. Approved maintenance activities shall occur regardless of base year or option year expiration as long as the approval was issued during active contract period.

1.6 Federal Observed Holidays: The Contractor is not required to provide services to the Government on Federal Holidays. Federally observed holidays are shown below:

Independence Day

1.6.1 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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. 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.

1.6.2 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at a Government Facility located at:

S4, 1-507th PIR, ATTN: LT Logan Wolfley BLDG 2747, Riordon Street Fort Benning, GA 31905 or real property facilities, structures, and grounds at Fort Benning, GA.

1.6.3 Quality Control Program (QCP): The Contractor shall submit a quality control plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval within ten (10) days of contract award. The Contractor shall notify the Government in writing of any proposed change to their inspection system and changes shall be subject to disapproval if they would in the opinion of the KO, result in nonconformance with the contract requirements. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an effective quality control program or Contractor inspections system, which will assure that all supplies and services required under the contract conform to contract requirements whether constructed, processed, or procured by the Contractor, or procured from subcontractors or suppliers. The Contractor shall perform or have performed the inspections and tests required to substantiate that all supplies and services conform to drawings, specifications and contract requirements and shall also perform or have performed all inspections and tests otherwise required by the contract unless the required inspections and/or test is specifically designated to be performed by the Government. The Contractor shall submit these inspections and test to the Government for verification as a submittal.

1.6.4 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards are applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.5 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (SAIDIQ). Comment by Wilson, Andrew M CIV IMCOM USA: Need to find out what kind of contract this will be… Mr. Hutchins might know.

1.6.5.1 The bid documents include a Construction Task Catalog containing Prepriced Tasks for construction work with preset Unit Prices. All Unit Prices are based on local labor, material and equipment costs and are for the direct cost of construction. Comment by Wilson, Andrew M CIV IMCOM USA: Are there any bid documents we included in the past aside from the PWS? Were there historical drawings, or previous reports that we used as reference?

1.6.6 Supervision: The Contractor shall provide their own site supervision while conducting the scope of services outlined in this contract.

1.6.7 Conduct of Personnel: The Contractor is fully responsible for the performance and conduct of their employees at all times while on the installation performing under the contract. The Contractor shall not allow an employee to perform work under the contract while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other incapacitating agent. Military police and other law enforcement personnel of the installation have the right to deny entry or remove from the installation any Contractor employee for misconduct, which endangers the health or safety of people or property or for reasons of security. In addition, the Installation Commander may bar an individual from reentering the installation under the authority of 18 U.S. C. 1382. Removal from the installation of a Contractor employee in accordance with the above shall not relieve the Contractor from the requirement to meet all of the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall be responsible for selecting engineers and workers who are well qualified to perform the required work and supervision necessary for the timely completion and quality control required.

1.6.8.1 The Government reserves the right to review resumes of the Contractor personnel proposed to the resultant contract. Individual resumes of the Contractor’s key personnel shall be submitted for the duties required. If the KO questions the qualifications or competence of any person performing under this contract, the burden of proof to sustain that person is qualified as prescribed herein will be upon the Contractor.

1.6.8.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for utilizing trained personnel to perform any testing required as part of the scope of services required. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to determine if a given work history contains necessary and sufficient, directly related experience to reasonably ensure the liability for effective and efficient performance.

1.6.8.3 The Program Manager shall have signature authority to accept individual task orders/modifications at Fort Benning. If the Program Manager and their alternate are not available for whatever reason, the Program Manager shall designate alternate personnel to have signature authority to accept individual task orders/modifications at Fort Benning.

1.6.9 Contractor provided Key Personnel: The Government considers the following personnel as key personnel:

1.6.9.1 Program Manager: The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager with a minimum of five years of experience as a practicing Professional Engineer (preferably with a Structural PE License). An alternate Program Manager shall be designated when work is being performed at hours other than as listed above or during absences such as illness, vacation, etc. The Program Manager or their alternate shall be readily available (physically, telephonically, or online) except on Federal Government holidays, during the hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Program Manager, and any alternate, shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language fluently. They shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contracting, inspection, certification, scheduling, resourcing, and/or personnel matters and issues brought to attention by the Government and provide answers or decisions within the limits of the contract and specifications.

1.6.9.2 Quality Control Manager: The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Manager (QCM) with a minimum of five years of experience in managing and inspecting structural towers and frames. The QCM shall be readily available (physically, telephonically, or online) except on federal Government holidays, during the hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The QCM shall have authority to act for the Contractor in all quality control matters.

1.6.9.3 Safety Manager: The Contractor shall designate a Safety Manager who will visit project sites and who will be responsible for safety compliance. This individual shall have authority to act for the Contractor in all safety matters. The Safety Manager shall be readily available (physically, telephonically, or online) except on federal Government holidays, during the hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

1.6.10 Government provided Key Personnel: The Government provides the following personnel as key personnel:

1.6.11.1 Contracting Officer (KO): The KO for this contract is located at BLDG 6, 6650 Meloy Drive, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905. The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority, and solely at the risk of the Contractor. No changes in, or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes.

1.6.11.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR for this contract located at BLDG 2747, Riordon Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905. The COR shall monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assist in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure 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 Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government-furnished property; and provide site-entry for contractor personnel. A letter of designation will be issued to the COR, a copy of which will be sent to the Contractor detailing the responsibilities and limitations of the COR. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: The Contractor shall ensure that each employee obtains an identification badge from security personnel. Each employee shall follow established Installation procedures for displaying their identification badge while within the boundaries of the Installation. The Contractor shall provide personnel to complete all badging documentation and forms to obtain badges for all Contractor personnel. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties shall be required to identify themselves as contractors to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They shall also ensure all documents or reports produced by the Contractor are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.13 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO and COR shall 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 apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve any outstanding issues.

1.6.14 Performance Evaluation for the Contractor: As a minimum, the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated upon final acceptance of the work. However, interim evaluations may be prepared at any time during the contract performance when determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

The format for the evaluation will be the DD Form 2626, and/or Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The Contractor will be rated: Outstanding, Above Average, Satisfactory, Marginal or Unsatisfactory in the areas of Contractor Quality Control; Timely Performance; Effectiveness of Management; Compliance with Labor Standards and Compliance with Safety Standards. The Contractor will be notified of all ratings and provided a chance to comment, either in an individual element or in the overall rating, prior to completing the evaluation. All Contractor comments will be made a part of the official record. Performance Evaluation Reports will be available to all DOD Contracting offices and may be used to support future award decisions. Past performance information shall be maintained in CPARS once the report is completed.

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 KO. 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 Traffic Regulations. The Contractor and employees operating motor vehicles on Fort Benning shall observe traffic regulations and posted speed limits. The only exception to posted speed limits is passing troops in formation when speed shall be reduced to 10 MPH. The Contractor and employees operating vehicles or equipment on the Installation in performance of this contract shall have a valid driver’s license including any required commercial operating permit. Traffic laws are enforced on Fort Benning and violators shall appear before a U.S. Magistrate for disposition of the violation.

1.6.17 Advertising on Contractor’s Vehicles. Advertising displayed on the Contractor's vehicles is permitted if the advertising conforms to good taste and public morality and is so worded as not to imply Army or United States Government approval or sanction of the advertised service and which is not embarrassing or detrimental to the military. The Contracting Officer will determine when advertising is inappropriate.

1.6.18 Authority. The Contractor shall not in any way represent that they are a part of the United States Government or that they have the authority to contract or procure supplies on the credit of the United States of America.

1.6.19 Security Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with security regulations imposed by the Installation Commander and/or the agency occupying the space where work is performed, including any necessary security clearances. An authorized Government escort will be provided when the Contractor is required to enter classified areas.

1.6.19.1 Rules, regulations, directives and requirements that are issued during the contract term by DA military command authorities, under their responsibility for law and order, administration and security on the Installation shall be applicable to all Contractor personnel or representatives who enter the Installation or who travel on Government transportation. This requirement shall not be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control, which is inconsistent with the intent of a non-personal services contract. Contractor personnel or representatives shall be subject to checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that their presence on the Installation does not violate these requirements. No employee will be permitted on the Installation when such a check reveals that their presence would be detrimental to the security of the Installation or the accomplishment of work.

1.6.20 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.20.1 AT Level I Training: 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 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: https://jkodirect.jten.mil. AT level I training is an annual requirement if option years are exercised.

1.6.20.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors 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. 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.

1.6.20.3 For Contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC): N/A

1.6.20.4 For Contractors that DO NOT require Common Access Card (CAC) but require access to a DoD Facility or Installation: 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.

1.6.20.5 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local 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.

1.6.20.6 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems (IS). N/A

1.6.20.7 Background Check Requirements: Contractor/Sub-Contractor employees providing services under contracts are subject to the following process:

1.6.20.7.1 Each employee (direct employee and sub-contractor employee) working under this contract who has contact with children under 18 years of age, shall be screened with the appropriate background checks as governed by the Army Directive 2014-23 “Conduct of Screening and Background Checks For Individuals Who Have Regular Contact With Children in Army Programs”, dated 10 September 2014. A copy of the Army Directive can be found at http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ad2014_23.pdf . The background check requirements for Contractors can be found in Enclosure 3 – Screening and background checks for appropriated and non-appropriated fund personnel, military personnel, foreign national employees overseas, and contractors.

1.6.20.7.2 Background checks are initiated and paid for by the Government. The cost for the pre- employment screening is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Commander Designated Entity (CDE) at the Installation supports IMCOM by coordinating, submitting, tracking child related background checks, and reviewing and compiling the results to identify whether they contain derogatory information to be passed on for a suitability determination. The CDE will advise and assist CONTRACTOR and sub- CONTRACTOR employees completing all required documents required for the background check process. CDE contact information will be provided upon contract award.

1.6.20.7.3 Additional information on the background check process can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/investigations/background-investigations.

1.6.20.7.4 Re-verification (IRC and FBI fingerprint check) is required every 5 years.

1.6.20.8 OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The contractor shall adhere to the Government's Operations Security (OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan during the entire period of performance.

1.6.20.9 Operation Security (OPSEC) training: N/A

1.6.20.10 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing his equipment and material at the job site at the end of each workday. The Government shall not be held responsible for any loss experienced by the Contractor due to theft or vandalism.

1.6.20.11 Threat Awareness Reporting Program. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

Additionally, the contractor shall adhere and conform to all safety, security and attendance requirements that apply to the supported office. The contractor is required to attend and participate in all organizational meetings, training, and emergency preparedness events and is required to vacate the Government office work site when no sufficient Government oversight is available.

1.6.20 Emergency Services

1.6.20.1 The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

1.6.20.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor. Emergency services are available on the Installation for use and discussed further in Section 3 of this PWS

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Base Term. The initial period of the Contract and does not include any Option Terms.

2.1.2 Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other Government property.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.4 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.6 Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.7 Critical. Naming convention/terminology to be used for this contract in the development of the structural reports, recommend repairs, and certification of the airborne towers for their safe and continued use. Denotes a repair or preventative maintenance task that must be accomplished within the next year or prior to next inspection for continued use or certification of the tower.

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

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

2.1.10 Equipment A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.11 Estimated Annual Value. An estimate of the value of work or services that could be issued to the Contractor each year.

2.1.12 Expendables. Government property that is consumed in use or loses its identity in use and is dropped from stock record accounts when issued. Expendable items include certain repair parts of low intrinsic value or items unworthy of full accounting procedures, e.g., paint, fuel, cleaning and preserving materials, or items which lose their identity (such as spare parts which are sometimes referred to as “consumable supplies or material”).

2.1.13 Government Furnished Property. Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.14 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.15 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 persons that are listed in the proposal. The prime contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

2.1.16 Loss of Government Property. Unintended, 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:—

1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

2) Theft:

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

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

2.1.17 Maintenance. As defined by DA PAM 420-11 (admin revision dated 27NOV2018), paragraph 1-6, subpart a.(8). Definitions contained in the references shall govern.

2.1.18 Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

2.1.19 Minor Construction. References, DA PAM 420-11, paragraph 1-6 and FAR 36- 102 “construction”. Definitions contained in the references shall govern.

2.1.20 Non-Critical. Naming convention/terminology to be used for this contract in the development of the structural reports, recommend repairs, and certification of the airborne towers for their safe and continued use. Denotes a repair or preventative maintenance task that must be accomplished within the next one to three years for continued use or certification of the tower.

2.1.21 Non-expendables. Government property or supplies which are not consumed in use and which retain their original identity during the period of use, such as machines or tools.

2.1.22 Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contracts terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees. Non personal service contracts are authorized by the government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

2.1.23 Option Term. An additional period beyond the Contract Term which extends the termination date of the Contract.

2.1.24 Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.25 Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

2.1.26 Property Administrator. An authorized representative of the KO appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a contractor.

2.1.27 Property Records. Records created and maintained by the contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

2.1.28 Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in contractor-acquired property.

2.1.29 Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.30 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.31 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.32 Real Property. See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

2.1.33 Repair. Reference, AR 420-1, Section II of the Glossary. The definition contained in the reference shall govern.

2.1.34 Sensitive Property means property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

2.1.35 Shop Drawings. Drawings submitted by the construction contractor or a subcontractor at any tier or required under a construction contract, showing in detail either or both of the following:

2.1.36 Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privy of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.37 System. A system, as used in the contract, includes all mechanical and electrical Equipment, supporting structures, pneumatic, electric, and mechanical types of controls, and all auxiliary equipment required to provide a specific function and output requirements.

2.1.38 Technical Specifications. The written requirements for materials, equipment, systems, standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related services.

2.1.39 Unit Acquisition Cost means—

(1) For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and identified in the contract; and

(2) For contractor-acquired property, the cost derived from the contractor’s records that reflect consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles.

2.1.40 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.

2.1.41 Work. All materials, labor and use of tools, equipment and services necessary by the Contractor and/or Subcontractor to complete the Job Order.

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

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

2.2 Acronyms:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Government Furnished Property (GFP)

3.1.1 General:

C.3.1.1 Property: The contractor shall not use property provided by the Government for any purpose other than in the performance of this contract.

C.3.1.2. Parking Facilities: No specific parking areas are required for this contract. The contractor’s employees will abide by all Government posted regulations.

3.1.3 Facilities: The Government is not providing any facility space for execution of this scope of services.

3.1.4 Utilities: Installation utility services are available for the Contractor’s use upon request, though not expected in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall coordinate through the COR for any temporary utility requirements such as power, water, or gas. Requests are to be written submittals describing the nature of the requirement, the load requirements, and the duration of the requirement. All utilities are reimbursable to the Government under this contract.

3.1.5 Equipment: The Government is not providing any furnished equipment for execution of this scope of services.

3.1.6 Record Keeping. N/A

3.2. Services:

C.3.2.1 Emergency Medical Care: The facilities of the Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH) are available for use by the Contractor only for emergency treatment of contractor personnel injured on-the-job. Charges to the Contractor for the use of said facilities will be at prevailing rates for the services provided and billing and payment will be made by separate transaction between the MACH and the Contractor.

C.3.2.2 Fire Protection: Emergency Fire Service are available to the Contractor through the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), Fort Benning, GA. The Contractor shall notify the COR/KO in the event of a fire emergency, but not before dialing “911” for Emergency Fire Services.

C.3.2.3 Police Protection: The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR for any additional security needs or increased police protection services in the fulfillment of this contract.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS, or when not available or feasible, request through the KO/COR for the Government to provide.

4.1.1 Contractor Capability: Work will not be permitted outside normal work hours, or on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays unless approved by the Contracting Officer. Requests to work other than normal work hours for all work must be submitted in writing a minimum of 5 workdays in advance of date on which such work is anticipated.

4.1.2 Contractor Staffing: The Contractor shall maintain sufficient staffing to respond to the requirements set forth in this contract, and as defined in Section I.

4.1.3 Personnel Appearance: Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall maintain a professional appearance at all times. When on an active construction site, all applicable OSHA and company safety policies shall be followed for protective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).

4.1.4 Interface with Government Operation: Performance of work by Contractor personnel under the terms of this contract shall not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

4.1.5 Fire Protection: The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, local, and Installation fire-prevention standards.

4.1.6 Safety Considerations at Fort Benning, GA: The Contractor shall comply with all current OSHA safety standard and requirements. The Contractor shall have an appointed safety officer(s) to ensure all OSHA safety standards and requirements are being met on the job site. The safety officer shall be responsible for weekly updates and report any safety violations to company management and Government COR. The Contractor shall insure that all subcontractors comply with all current OSHA safety standards and requirements.

4.1.7 Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of accidents resulting in traumatic injury or death and accidents resulting in damage to Government property, supplies, and equipment. The Contractor shall report incidents causing disruption of contract services, or any accidents in connection with performance of this contract, to the Contracting Officer and/or the Government COR within 2 hours of occurrence. In the event of an industrial type on-post accident resulting in the serious or fatal injury to any contract employee or employees, the procedures directed at the pre-construction conference will be followed.

4.3 Utilities. Refer to Section 3.

4.3.1 Special Utility Services. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to accurately marked utilities resulting from its operations. Further, the Contractor shall be held liable for all costs associated with such damages. Such costs include not only the costs to repair the damaged utility, but also any direct costs incurred by the Government to provide emergency response to the site, as well as for any other monetary losses. Such loss may also include the value of loss of productivity experienced by the Government due to loss of power and /or facility evacuation arising from the utility damage. Contractors are to field verify and mark location of utilities shown on construction permit.

4.4 Materials. The Contractor shall provide all materials and services required to perform the work described. All equipment, materials, parts, supplies, and system components must be new. The contractor may not install previously used items unless prior approval is gained through the KO.

4.5 Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all equipment unless otherwise specified for performing work on this contract.

4.5.1 Electrical Equipment. All Contractor equipment utilizing Government electrical sources must meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or equal standards and be compatible with existing circuits. The Contractor shall not operate or attempt to operate equipment, which requires electrical power exceeding the capacity of existing circuits.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services: The Contractor shall be required to furnish all materials, equipment and personnel necessary to accomplish the inspection, certification, capital improvement plan development and preventative maintenance plan development for each of the seven 34 foot towers and three 250 foot towers. The inspection and certification of the towers must meet all Federal, State, and local structural and safety laws, regulations, policies or requirements.

5.2. Specific Tasks.

5.2.1 The Contractor shall provide, all work, materials, supplies, parts (to include system components), plant, supervision, labor, and equipment, except when specified as Government furnished, to conduct a safety and structural integrity inspection of three 250 foot Jump Towers and seven 34 foot Jump Towers using certified and licensed structural and/or architectural engineer(s) and appropriate supporting personnel. The Contractor shall coordinate and finalize dates for inspection, prior to mobilization, during breaks in training in order to limit the impacts to the 1-507th PIR Battalion’s training mission. The Contractor can expect at least two Holiday Block Leave (HBL) periods during the calendar year lasting approximately two weeks in which to accomplish these inspections for all towers.

5.2.1.1 Inspection shall include all connecting components and parts of these towers. Inspection, certification, and maintenance of the seven 34 foot and three 250 foot Jump Towers will be conducted under the guidelines of the latest Federal, State, or local laws, regulations, codes, or policies. List of specified equipment to be inspected is shown in Section 5.3 below.

5.2.2 Contractor shall submit a five-part portfolio type report that will include: (1) a written report, (2) labeled photographs of each tower’s deficiencies, (3) recommendation of the priority of repairs to fix the deficiencies found, (4) a detailed diagram showing section labeling methodology and terminology, and (5) a DVD with copies of the report, photographs, and diagrams.

5.2.2.1 The report will document deficiencies of items inspected, in detail, specific to the tower being inspected, and the location of deficiencies on section members, weld/bolt joints, etc. Deficiencies should be noted as either “Critical” or “Non-Critical” and related to the time needed for the repair or certification for safe and continued use in the training mission (see Definitions in Section 2).

5.2.2.2 The color photographs will visually document those deficiencies, paying particular attention to the eyebolts and connector assemblies.

5.2.2.3 The deficiencies shall be accompanied by a list of recommended repairs or preventative maintenance plan needed to certify the towers. This list of recommended repairs or preventative maintenance plan will, at a minimum, express the description of work needed, quantity, unit of measure (UOM), location as referenced in report/diagram, and estimated cost of repair.

5.2.2.4 In addition to the report above, a detailed diagram of each tower with section labeling methodology and terminology will accompany the report…