Performance_Work_Statement-DRAFT.pdf

Performance Work Statement

C.1 GENERAL. The following provisions shall apply to the performance of work under this Contract.

C.1.1 SCOPE. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall provide all resources, management, administration to perform Logistical Support Services for Fort Bragg, and Pope Army Airfield NC, including areas outside and within Army Regulation (AR) 5-9 area of responsibility, Intra/Interservice Support Agreements (ISA), Memorandums of Agreements, Instruction, and Understanding; (MOAs/MOIs/MOUs), National-level Maintenance Programs (NMP), and designated Reserve Component units. Fort Bragg, the home of the XVIII Airborne Corps, was established in 1918 as a field artillery site. The installation is located 50 miles south of Raleigh, the state capital, and 10 miles northwest of Fayetteville. In addition to the XVIII Airborne Corps, the installation is the home of the 82nd Airborne Division (All American) and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Fort Bragg serves as a power projection platform for active and reserve component soldiers conducting operations in the Middle East and around the world. Installation logistics support requirements are demanding and continuously evolving as operational requirements change. The Fort Bragg functional proponent for the services contained in this Contract is the Directorate of Logistics (LRC). The major functional area included in the work to be performed under this performance work statement (PWS) is Materiel Maintenance and Supply Support Activity. The contractor shall facilitate the integration and coordination of all LRC activities.

C.1.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. The Contracting Officer has ultimate authority for administration of this Contract. Only the Contracting Officer can direct or approve a change that increases/decreases the scope of this Contract. The Contracting Officer may discharge this authority through various duly appointed representatives, including, but not limited to, one or more Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR); a Property Administrator (PA); one or more Technical Monitors (TM); or Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE); and other Government representatives associated with specific functions.

C.1.3 ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACT SUPPORT. The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower) required in the performance of this Contract. The contractor is required to fill in all the information in the format using the following website address http://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil . Required information:

(1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative;

(2) Contract Number, including task and delivery order number;

(3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

(4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data;

(5) Estimated direct labor dollars (including sub-contractors);

(6) Estimated direct labors paid this reporting period (including sub-contractor);

(7) Total payments (including sub-contractor);

(8) Predominate Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by the contractor (and separate predominate FSC for each sub-contractor if different);

(9) Estimated data collection Cost;

(10) Organization title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purpose of reporting this information);

(11) Location where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on web site);

(12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract; language; and

(13) Number of contractors and sub-contractors employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each Government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor’s systems to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

C.1.4 PHASE-IN. During Phase-In, the Contractor shall prepare to assume full responsibility for all areas of operation in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract. The Contractor shall take all actions necessary for a smooth transition of the contracted operations.

The Government will make appropriate facilities and equipment available to the Contractor for a maximum of 90 days prior to the Contract performance start date for observation and to facilitate successful Phase-In requirements of this Contract. The Contractor shall submit a completed Phase-In Plan within three (3) working days after receipt of Contract award

During the Phase-In period, the Contractor shall:

C.1.4.1 Establish the Project Management Office.

C.1.4.2 Recruit, hire, and train qualified personnel

C.1.4.3 Obtain all required personnel certifications and clearances to support the tasks listed in Section C.5.

C.1.4.4 Participate in joint inventories and sign for Government Furnished Equipment

(GFE), Government Furnished Facilities (GFF) and Government Furnished Property (GFP).

C.1.4.5 Develop and submit all required deliverables as specified in the Contract Data Report

Lists (CDRL’s)

C.1.4.6 Attend post-award meetings.

C.1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION.

C.1.5.1 Designation of a Project Manager. The Contractor shall have, on site, a Project Manager (PM), and Alternate PM on the Phase-In start date. The PM or Alternate PM shall be on site every day during normal installation operating hours (identified as Monday through Friday from 0730-1600), excluding Federal holidays. Mission requirements may dictate extended hours to include weekends and holidays. The Contractor shall have, on site, a Manager, and/or Supervisor during all approved overtime hours. The PM and alternate shall be designated in writing, to the Contracting Officer on the first day of Phase-In to act as authorities to bind the Contractor’s firm for matters pertaining to this Contract . The PM and alternate shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the management of a similar or related multifunction operation. The PM or the alternate shall act as central points of contact (POC) with the Government and shall be required to attend briefings, conferences, and other Government designated meetings.

C.1.5.2 Designations of Managers and Supervisors. The Contractor shall identify in writing to the Contracting Officer, on or before the Contract Phase-In date, a roster of key personnel (managers, supervisors, and alternates) for each work center in this PWS. In the event a site manager or supervisor is absent for any reason, such as meetings, leave etc., the PM shall inform the site COR and QAE via phone or e-mail about the absence and duration expected. Once informed, it will be assumed that the alternate will be in charge unless for any reason the alternate is absent as well, at which time the PM will appoint another alternate who will be in charge until the primary supervisor or alternate returns.

C.1.6 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES.

C.1.6.1 Definition of Contractor Employees. For the purpose of this Contract, the term "Contractor employee(s)" applies to all Contractor employees and Subcontractor employees performing work on this Contract.

C.1.6.2 Employee General.

C.1.6.2.1 Employee Qualifications. This PWS sets forth minimum qualifications for certain positions. The Contractor shall employ only personnel who meet or exceed any such minimum qualifications. Contractor employees shall be trained for assigned tasks, and have the appropriate qualifications, certifications, and or license under the requirements specified in Section C.5 of this Contract prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall maintain records of personnel qualifications, certifications, and licenses’, which shall be available for Government review upon request. The Contractor shall maintain the workforce to ensure that the employees remain fully qualified. The Contractor shall employ only persons able to speak, read, write, and understand English for all positions. Personnel furnished shall be physically capable of performing work in conditions of extreme temperatures (heat or cold), high humidity, and blowing sand and dust, if required.

C.1.6.2.2 Employee Rosters. An initial personnel roster, by work center, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or designated representative NLT three (3) working days after Phase-In begins. As personnel changes occur, to include security updates, the contractor will submit updated personnel rosters within three (3) working days.

C.1.6.2.3 Monthly Status Reports. Contractor shall provide a monthly status report on the number of personnel employed segregated by Direct Labor and indirect labor, productivity, direct labor available/expended on work orders, number of hours worked segregated by direct and indirect labor, special programs (i.e. UME, NMP, RESET, PDTE…), work center and is due by close of business (COB) the 5th day of the month. This includes normal and overtime hours.

C.1.6.3 Employee Appearance and Conduct. Contractor employees shall be well groomed, neat in appearance, and appropriately dressed for the work to be done. All current and future Fort

Bragg Installation Dress Code(s) are to be adhered to. The Contractor shall maintain a drug free work environment and not allow any employee who has possession of or who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal controlled substances to perform work. Government rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirements which are in place or issued during the Contract term relating to law and order, installation administration, and security on the installation shall be applicable to all Contractor employees or representatives who enter the installation or who travel using Government transportation. Violations of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements shall be grounds for removal from the work site and denial of access to the Installation, either temporarily or permanently.

C.1.6.4 Employee Badges. All contractor employees shall wear a Contractor-furnished badge in a conspicuous place, on exterior clothing, except when safety or health reasons prohibit. Vehicle mechanics may wear identifying badges inside the upper shirt pocket when performing maintenance or repair of equipment. This badge shall display a color photograph, the company name, LRC Services Contract Number TBD, employee name, a sequentially serialized badge number, date issued, and expiration date (not to exceed the end of the final option year). Upon termination of this Contract or the termination of any individual, the Contractor shall destroy the affected employees’ badge(s). The Contractor shall maintain an Employee Badge Control Log (EBCL) to record the serial numbers for each badge issued. A written log entry will be maintained to establish a record of pertinent employee identification data to include at a minimum: employee name, assigned work center issue date, security clearance, and current address/telephone number. The EBCL will document each instance of destroyed, lost, or revoked employee badges. The Contractor will turn over the EBCL to the Government for review at any time during the performance of the Contract.

C.1.7 CONTRACTOR PLANNING AND CONTROL DOCUMENTS AND

PROCEDURES. The Contractor shall develop, submit, and implement the planning and control documents and procedures identified below and throughout this PWS. Planning and control procedures to be implemented shall be coordinated, and approved, by the Government during phase-in. Certain plans and procedures shall be submitted in final form during phase-in as indicated below. The Contractor shall review each program and its associated documentation and update plans and procedures as required or directed by the Government. All documents and updates will be reviewed and approved by the Government prior to implementation.

C.1.7.1 Contingency Planning. The Contractor shall plan for, and respond to, mission requirements in the event of mobilization, terrorism, natural disaster, or labor disputes. The Contractor shall provide a plan that addresses procedures, personnel, and the means of accomplishing all functions in the Contract under the circumstances or contingency conditions listed below and shall include contact maintenance teams, organizational maintenance (Direct Support (DS)/General Support (GS)), and recovery. The Contractor shall be able to react immediately. Sudden or unusual events could result in a great impact upon the Contractor's performance and Contract requirements.

C.1.7.1.1 Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, major storms, flash floods).

C.1.7.1.2 Labor disputes and strikes.

C.1.7.1.3 Mobilization, deployment, or sudden buildup of forces to include backfill of

Contractor personnel in the event of activation, draft, or recall to active duty of these personnel.

C.1.7.1.4 Terrorism or other threats to personnel or property.

C.1.7.1.5 Utility outages.

C.1.7.2 Reserve Component Recall Plan (RCRP). The Contractor shall have a RCRP to take prudent and timely action to temporarily replace those who are recalled to active duty to prevent interruption in performance.

C.1.7.3 Contractor's Property Control System (PCS). The Contractor shall develop and implement a system describing how GFP/GFE will be managed and maintained throughout the duration of this Contract and provide a monthly equipment status report. The Contractor’s PCS Plan shall be submitted in final form thirty (30) days after phase-in begins. The Contractor shall provide revised copies to the Government for review and approval prior to implementation. The PCS Plan shall:

C.1.7.3.1 Address overall Government Furnished Property (GFP) management, maintenance and administration in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 45 and the applicable FAR supplements. Government Property (GP) shall determine the definitions, clauses, policies and procedures for Government Property, unless otherwise specified in this contract.

Government property in the possession of the Contractor shall be maintained and serviced to a fully operational state IAW applicable Technical Manuals and/or manufactures service and maintenance recommendations as applicable. Contractor shall document all Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services.

C.1.7.3.1.1 Common hand tools and other commercially available tools, equipment and information management equipment if furnished by the Government, will not be replaced by the Government when lost, damaged, or destroyed by the Contractor due to negligence or misuse

C.1.7.3.2 Contain methods of communication (written and verbal) with the Government.

C.1.7.3.3 Contain specific surveillance techniques and procedures for accounting, utilization, protection, storage, maintenance and services of GFP.

C.1.7.3.4 Maintain records of all Contractor surveillance inspections and any corrective actions related to GFP. These records shall be maintained, by the Contractor, throughout the term of the Contract and shall be made available to the Government during the term of this Contract.

C.1.7.3.5 Assure procedures relating to GFP are independent from other parts of the Contractor’s written directives. Actions related to GFP are tracked and shall be reported separately from all other programs.

C.1.7.3.6 Addresses submission of documentation in accordance with FAR PART 45 and DFAR

PART 45.

C.1.7.3.7 Address preventive measures and corrective action related to instances of fraud, waste, and abuse of GFP in the Contractor’s custody.

C.1.7.4 Subcontracting Plan. The Contracting Officer shall approve the contractor’s subcontracting plan prior to Contract award. This plan shall contain all information required by

FAR 19.704.

C.1.7.5 Contractor Government Furnished Property (GFP) Maintenance Plan. The Contractor shall submit a plan for Government review and approval. The plan shall describe how each of the Maintenance Program requirements of FAR Part 45 will be accomplished. The plan shall be submitted separately from the Contractor's PCS Plan.

C.1.7.6 Contractor Management Plan (CMP). The Contractor shall submit a plan containing the Contractor's standard management practices and procedures. The Contractor shall apply best business practices to include but not limited to Six Sigma, LEAN Manufacturing/Management Techniques, Industrial Standards Organizations (ISO), and Activity Based Costing (ABC). The Contractor shall apply a cost center concept to activity operations. This CMP shall address, at a minimum, how the Contractor plans to provide on-site decision authority and independence from the Contractor’s corporate headquarters commensurate with Project Office responsibility. The CMP shall also show how the Contractor’s corporate headquarters shall support and provide expertise to the Contractor’s on-site Project Manager, contract operations planning and control, production control, Quality Controls, Contractor personnel, finance, contract administration, and work performance areas. The CMP shall detail methods the Contractor intends to employ to ensure that Contractor personnel are trained and current on state-of-the art processes, techniques, and equipment to gain the economies and efficiencies expected by the Government in areas such as Value Based LEAN Six Sigma process improvement methodologies and current International Standards Organization (ISO), “Partnering.” etc... The Contractor shall participate in Fort Bragg’s Business System Performance Assessment. Participation includes, information sharing on processes and results of process improvement and re-engineering; customer focus and satisfaction; implementation of the Fort Bragg Installation Strategic Plan; support to execute leadership; public responsibility and corporate citizenship by the Contractor; and human resource planning and evaluation for the Contractor’s personnel.

C.1.7.7 Security Plan. The Contractor’s Physical Security Program and Plan, the Contractor’s Information Security Program and Plan, the Contractor’s Information Systems Security Program and Plan, and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) shall form the basis of the Contractor’s Security Program.

C.1.7.7.1 Physical Security. This plan shall address physical security aspects associated with Contract performance. The Physical Security Plan shall describe how the Contractor shall prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, pilferage, larceny, sabotage, and arson directed toward Contractor controlled facilities and GFP as specified. The Physical Security Plan shall also provide for internal safeguards for the security of GFP. The following regulations shall apply when developing the Physical Security Plan: ARs 55-355, 190-11, 190-13, and 190-51;

Department of Defense (DOD) 4500.9-R, and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5100.76(D) and DODI 5220.22(D); Materiel Maintenance Division (MMD) Physical Security Plan; and Fort Bragg Physical Security Handout and Armorer’s Arms, Ammunition & Explosives (AA&E) Survival Handbook. The Contractor shall develop and implement a physical security plan in accordance with AR 190-13. The physical security plan shall include all Government equipment furnished for performance of this Contract.

C.1.7.7.2 Information Security. The Contractor shall develop and implement an Information Security Plan IAW AR 380-5 AR 380-67, Fort Bragg (FB) 380-5, FORSCOM Supplement 1 to AR 380-67 and U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Supplement 1 to AR 380-5, for the control of classified information. This plan shall include personnel security requirements related to handling and accessing classified information and control of all computer security and communications security (COMSEC) utilized within the scope of this Contract. The Contractor’s information security program shall include applicable provisions of AR 380-series regulations.

C.1.7.7.3 National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The Contractor shall implement and maintain a security program for control of personnel, property, and information, including, unclassified and classified materials, documents, and records. In addition, the Contractor’s security program shall include the following:

C.1.7.7.3.1 Receiving, storing, disseminating, transmitting, transporting, and protecting items classified as CONFIDENTIAL, or SECRET by the Government, including the use of courier cards.

C.1.7.7.3.2 In-processing and out-processing Contractor personnel for security matters. The Contractor will need gate passes for employees working at the MMD Compound.

C.1.7.7.3.3 Obtaining Contractor personnel security clearances.

C.1.7.7.3.4 Documenting and reporting actual and potential security problems.

C.1.7.7.3.5 Initiating proper procedures to correct documented problems and implementing corrective procedures in the Contractor's security program.

C.1.7.7.3.6 Personnel security requirements are set forth in Department of Defense (DD) Form 254, and Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification. Requests for security clearance of SECRET shall be submitted to the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office, ATTN: DISCO-A, P.O. Box 299, Columbus, OH 43216-5006.

C.1.7.7.3.7 The Contractor shall obtain the required facility and personnel clearances by Contract performance start date and maintain, throughout the Contract period of performance, security clearances for personnel involved in the handling of classified materials. The Project Management and other personnel requiring access to mobilization deployment and re-deployment plans shall possess SECRET or Interim SECRET security clearances prior to Contract performance start date. Contractors requiring access to the Fort Bragg Local Area Network must possess a valid National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). The Contractor shall provide the Directorate of Logistics Security Manager and the Contracting Officer, on a monthly basis, an updated security clearance roster.

C.1.7.7.3.8 Equipment and Item Handlers. All personnel handling classified documents, weapons, classified equipment, ammunition and explosives, and accountable mail shall possess security clearances equal to or greater than the items being handled (as required by security regulations pertaining to handling and access of the item).

C.1.7.7.3.9. Contractor’s Employee Listing. The Contractor shall identify on the Contractor’s Employee Roster employees that require access to secure areas, classified documents, or materiel and the level of access. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately of employee resignation or removal.

C.1.7.7.3.10 Filing Classified Documents. Government-furnished classified and unclassified files in existence at the Contract performance start date and those generated under this Contract shall be maintained in accordance with AR 25-400-2 or other applicable regulations. Files shall be transferred to the designated representative upon completion of the Contract performance period or early termination of the Contract, whichever comes first. The Contractor shall provide security of classified documents in accordance with AR 380-5 and DOD 5200.1-R, NISP Operating Manual.

C.1.7.7.4 Key Control Plan. The Key Control Plan shall include requirements of AR 380-5, Fort Bragg 380-5 and FORSCOM Supplement 1 to AR 380-5 if classified materials are being stored. The Contractor shall provide access twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week to all Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated facilities. The Contractor shall implement procedures to ensure that keys issued by the Government are safeguarded.

C.1.7.7.5 Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. In accordance with AR 11-2, Internal Management Controls, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining proper conduct and good discipline within Contractor-occupied work areas. Contractor personnel shall be encouraged to be alert to and report to designated representatives suspected situations of fraud, waste, and abuse or other intentionally dishonest conduct observed during or in the performance of Contract.

C.1.7.8 Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall develop and submit a QCP on the Contract performance start date. The Contractor shall update the QCP not later than thirty (30) days after Contract award date and thereafter as necessary or as otherwise required for updating plans in accordance with this PWS. The QCP shall establish the baseline for measuring and attaining quality of performance encompassing all areas of this Contract. A key and basic tenant of the QCP is that the Contractor shall provide continuous quality improvement. The Contractor’s QCP shall emphasize deficiency prevention over deficiency detection and shall meet the standards of ISO 9001-2000, including ISO 9001-2000 certification. The “Technical Inspections” specified elsewhere in this PWS also require the evaluations of quality, but are primarily related to assessing material reparability, level of repair required and appropriateness of repair (C.5.2.). The Contractor’s QCP shall:

C.1.7.8.1 Be in addition to and not in degradation of other Contract requirements.

C.1.7.8.2 Be directly accountable to the Contractor's top management.

C.1.7.8.3 Contain methods of communications (direct and indirect) with the Government regarding performance of the Contract. Communication shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government for review and analyses of key process indicators, analyses of process deficiencies, and problem resolution.

C.1.7.8.4 Contain process control and process performance measurement procedures to include how the Contractor plans to effect preventative actions and corrective actions, as opposed to reliance on Government or customer identification of deficiencies prior to resolving the problem.

C.1.7.8.5 Contain a customer comment processing system for identification and correction of validated complaints and provide feedback to the Government and the customer of corrective action(s) taken and preventative actions taken to prevent reoccurrence. The term customer refers to customers internal and external to the Government.

C.1.7.8.6 Contain documentation of all contractor quality control, process control, process measurement, and output indicator checks and corrective actions that should be maintained by the Contractor throughout the term of this Contract. The Contractor shall make these documents available to the designated representatives upon request.

C.1.7.8.7 Contain methods to support Government quality management processes.

C.1.7.8.8 Participate, at the request of the Government, in process action teams (PAT), materiel committees, and other team building activities intended to achieve continuous quality improvement.

C.1.7.8.9 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.

C.1.7.8.10 State how continuous process and quality improvement will be a sustaining focus throughout the QCP.

C.1.7.8.10.1 Productivity measurement, cost control, and work control to include work-scheduling, workflow, and achievement of established standards contained in Section C.5, PWS.

C.1.7.8.10.2 Management, utilization, maintenance, standards, and accountability of Government property.

C.1.7.8.10.3 Overall project management and administration.

C.1.7.8.10.4 Overall financial management, including accuracy of cost control data and reporting procedures.

C.1.7.8.10.5 Industrial relations and personnel management.

C.1.7.8.10.6 Data collection and other documentation, including document flow and control of associated files.

C.1.7.8.10.7 Contractor must obtain Government approval prior to opening a special project or fabrication work order.

C.1.7.9 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). As required in this PWS, the Contractor shall develop SOPs for management and functional areas covered under this Contract. The requirement for specific SOPs shall be included in the individual functional areas of the PWS.

All Contractor-developed SOPs shall be submitted to the Government for review and approval prior to implementation. SOPs will have proprietary markings and shall be Government property.

C.1.7.10 Meetings, Briefings, and Tours. The Government requires the contractor to attend meetings, weekly updates, and briefings. The Contractor shall attend and provide data to support all meetings, as required, and provide an After Action Report (AAR) to the Work center COR.

The Contractor shall provide data to support Government staff during the monthly Readiness Reviews. The Contractor shall provide briefings and facility tours as required by the Government. The COR or designated Government representative will specify the scope of the desired briefing/tour.

C.1.7.11 Environmental Protection Plan. The Contractor shall submit for Government review and approval an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) within thirty (30) days after Phase-In start date that complies with governing Federal, State, and local directive. The Contractor’s plan shall demonstrate methodology it will follow to ensure continuing compliance with Federal and State statutes and regulations and Army regulations governing environmental protection, including: 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Protection of Environment; AR 200-1, FB Reg 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, Fort Bragg Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP), Installation Spill Contingency Plans (ISCP) and any other applicable regulations. The Contractor shall include spill prevention, containment, and response procedures for hazardous material (HAZMAT), hazardous waste (HAZWASTE) and hazardous communication (HAZCOM) in the plan. The EPP will describe how the contractor will implement the approved environmental protection measures for all applicable operations under this Contract. The contractor will follow his EPP and will modify the plan as necessary to meet changing environmental standards. The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent environmental requirement where multiple requirements are referenced. This plan shall detail the Contractor’s methods to implement the requirements for environmental pollution prevention and control, recycling, natural and cultural resource conservation protection, sustainability, solid waste, HAZWASTE, HAZMAT, and HAZCOM and energy conservation. The Contractor shall implement its EPP and SPCCP once approved by DPW Environmental Branch and reviewed by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation. The Contractor’s plan shall provide for updates when changes are needed to comply with changes in applicable law, regulations, and policy.

C.1.7.11.1 The contractor shall supply qualified personnel to provide environmental and safety oversight of all Directorate of Logistics, Fort Bragg work centers referenced in the Performance Work Statement. These personnel shall ensure compliance with Fort Bragg, Federal and State Regulations to prevent fines being levied against Fort Bragg from OSHA, DENR or NRC. They shall provide Spill Response capabilities for all LRC Facilities.

C.1.7.11.2 Management of HAZMAT, HAZWASTE and HAZCOM

C.1.7.11.2.1 The Contractor shall have the applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available at each work site where hazardous materials (HAZMATs) are used. The applicable MSDS shall be readily available to employees, DPW and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Contractor shall ensure employees are trained in accordance with the OSHA guidelines for proper handling of hazardous items.

C.1.7.11.2.2 The Contractor shall adhere to the requirements set forth in the Hazardous Materiel Control Center (HMCC). The Contractor shall use environmentally preferred products for the performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall provide the DPW with a listing of HAZMAT, quantities to be used, and copies of applicable MSDS. The Contractor shall ensure an inventory listing is posted on each HAZMAT container and clearly identified with HAZCOM labels. All HAZMATs shall be stored in accordance with requirements in the MSDS and Installation Fire, Safety, and Environmental regulations (e.g., no open containers, secondary containers, and good housekeeping). The Contractor shall ensure that materials stored together are compatible. Flammable materials shall be stored in properly marked fireproof lockers or other approved containers. All HAZMAT and HAZWASTE shall be stored and marked with the appropriate HAZCOM labels and shall be stored in such a manner to prevent exposure to the natural elements such as rain, snow, dust, and wind. The Contractor shall ensure adequate containment, documentation, transportation, tracking, and turn-in for the disposal of HAZMAT or HAZWASTE through the DPW.

C.1.7.11.2.3 The Contractor shall plan for cleanup, health hazards, containment, and neutralization of all hazardous spills during performance of this Contract. The Contractor must maintain an inventory of safety equipment and protective clothing appropriate for hazards encountered. All spills shall be reported to the LRC and Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Safety and Environmental points of contact. Pictures of the incident will be taken avoiding unrelated background information to the greatest extent possible. Pictures will then be attached to the incident report and submitted through appropriate channels as stated earlier. Disposal of pails, drums, or other containers that contain or did contain HAZMATs and HAZWASTE shall be disposed of through DPW Environmental Branch. The Contractor shall clean up any HAZMAT spilled in accordance with Fort Bragg reporting procedures (FB Reg 200-1). The Contractor shall plan for HAZCOM training certification for all personnel working with HAZMAT and HAZWASTE. The Contractor shall clearly identify these requirements in the plan. The Contractor shall comply with and accomplish the operational requirements concerning HAZMAT and HAZWASTE as defined in 40 CFR Sections 260-265. The Contractor shall comply with operations and training requirements as identified in 29 CFR 1910.120,1200;

1926.65, 49 CFR, Technical Manual (TM) 38-250, FB Reg 200-1, and other applicable regulations.

C.1.7.11.2.4 The Contractor shall appoint, in writing, a Satellite Accumulation Site Manager (SASM) and alternate for each work site that generates HAZWASTE in accordance with FB Reg 200-1. The Contractor shall prepare and submit appointment orders to the LRC Environmental Control Officer (ECO) and the designated representative within ten (10) working days prior to Contract performance start date. The Contractor shall ensure all SASM and alternates have completed or are scheduled to complete the installation SASM course in accordance with FB Reg 200-1. The Contractor shall ensure that drip pans are placed beneath all required GFE and Contractor-Furnished Equipment (CFE) vehicles. The EPP shall clearly identify the procedures for the SASM. All HAZWASTE handling areas Satellite Accumulation Sites (SAS) shall be inspected weekly by the SASM and monthly by the ECO and have a check list on file of when and who checked the SAS. A daily inspection shall be performed for leaks, spills, container integrity and labeling, integrity of spill containment devices, inspection, and other records and equipment operational status. All such inspections and any corrective actions taken shall be documented. HAZMAT and HAZWASTE training records shall be maintained on site. Drums or containers shall be clearly labeled as to content and accumulation start date (where applicable) and shall be kept closed when not in use. Containers in storage areas shall be inspected for leaks, rust, and dents and any container found to be deficient shall be replaced immediately.

HAZWASTE must be turned in to the DPW Environmental Branch and shall not be stored on Fort Bragg for more than ninety (90) calendar days. Copies of inspection records shall be submitted to the DPW within five (5) days of issue.

C.1.7.11.2.5 The Contractor shall maintain an inventory list and safely store low-level radioactive material in accordance with AR 40-13, FB Reg 385-2, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. The Contractor will be working under the Radiation Licenses granted to the Installation Safety Office. The Contractor shall follow the procedures established in the applicable regulations for the receiving, storing, processing for disposition, and shipping of low-level radioactive material. Dosimetry badges shall be worn in designated areas. The Contractor shall accomplish radioactive area monitoring, maintenance, and wipe tests including forwarding wipe samples for testing, complying with test results, and taking corrective action indicated by the test results.

C.1.7.12 Safety Plan. The Contractor shall develop and submit, for Government review and approval, a Safety Plan that delineates the processes and procedures the Contractor shall use to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of Contractor and Government personnel within thirty (30) days after Phase-In start date. After Government approval the Contractor shall implement the Safety Program. The Contractor’s safety program shall fully comply with the provisions of Army, Fort Bragg, and OSHA regulations and directives. In cases where there is a conflict between standards, the contractor will apply the standard that provides the most protection for the employees and the workplace. Contractor will create instructional programs on safe work practices; proper use, care, and maintenance of tools and equipment; and known hazards in work areas. Contractor will conduct training using these instructional programs for new employees, as part of initial in-processing, and to all employees quarterly.

C.1.7.12.1 Safety Plan Provisions. The Contractor’s Safety Plan shall include the following provisions:

C.1.7.12.1.1 Reporting Contract employee accidents and injuries to the Contractor's Project Management Staff, LRC Safety Manager, and other Government designees in accordance with AR 385-10, FB Reg 385-10, DA Pam 385-40, 29 CFR, Part 1910, and Workmen’s’ Compensation requirements.

C.1.7.12.1.2 Maintaining reports and records on accidents, safety inspections, and investigations.

C.1.7.12.1.3 Inspection and survey of Contractor's work areas for potential safety hazards.

C.1.7.12.1.4 Contractor will furnish all employees with personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices as required.

C.1.7.12.1.5 Providing required safety training to Contractor personnel.

C.1.7.12.1.6 Procedures and practices to minimize accident risk.

C.1.7.12.1.7 Contractor internal safety directives and SOPs shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or designated representative for review and approval.

C.1.7.12.1.8 Notifying the Fort Bragg Safety and LRC Safety Offices of planned visits, investigation, or corrective actions required by Federal, State, local or any non-Fort Bragg safety agencies.

C.1.7.12.1.9 Appointment of Safety Officer within each functional area.

C.1.7.12.1.10 Risk analysis and assessment of operations for which no standards currently exist.

C.1.7.12.2 Working Conditions Report. The Contractor shall make available to the Contractor’s employees hazard reporting procedures in accordance with twenty-nine (29) CFRs Subparts 1910 or 1960, as applicable.

C.1.7.12.3 Accident Reporting. The Contractor shall report serious accidents immediately, but not later than sixty (60) minutes following the accident, to the Fort Bragg Directorate of Emergency Services and LRC Safety Offices and Contracting Officer during duty hours or to the Fort Bragg Operations Center (OPCEN) after duty hours. The Contractor shall provide a copy of all accident reports to the LRC Safety Office and the Contracting Officer along with pictures of the incident to avoid any unrelated background information. Serious accidents and incidents include, but are not limited to, those defined in AR 385-40, FB Reg 690-25, and other applicable directives. Examples are as follows:

C.1.7.12.3.1 One or more lives lost.

C.1.7.12.3.2 One or more persons critically injured.

C.1.7.12.3.3 One or more persons hospitalized due to one or more incidents.

C.1.7.12.3.4 Property damage estimated to exceed $2,000.

C.1.7.12.3.5 Fire causing major damage to structures, equipment, or vehicles.

C.1.7.12.3.6 HAZMAT, hazardous substances, and HAZWASTE incidents.

C.1.7.12.3.7 Ammunition and explosives.

C.1.7.12.3.8 Radiation Incidents and or Accidents.

C.1.7.12.4 Safety Training. The Contractor shall conduct safety training (initial, quarterly, or if required on a more frequent basis due to safety violations or changes in safety procedures) for Contractor employees working in all applicable functional areas as required by applicable directives. Contractor will maintain a record of training for all employees. The training shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics:

C.1.7.12.4.1 Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) handling and storage.

C.1.7.12.4.2 Vehicle operations.

C.1.7.12.4.3 Packaging and shipping.

C.1.7.12.4.4 HAZMAT storage, shipping and handling.

C.1.7.12.4.5 Confined space.

C.1.7.12.4.6 Respirator Training.

C.1.7.12.4.7 HAZCOM

C.1.7.12.4.8 Lock out/Tag out

C.1.7.12.4.9 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

C.1.7.12.4.10 Lead Exposure

C.1.7.12.4.11 Government Furnished Equipment Operational, PMCS and Maintenance Training

C.1.7.12.4.12 Radiation protection

C.1.7.13 Energy Conservation Program. The Contractor shall develop an energy conservation program that supports the Installation’s overall energy conservation program. The Contractor shall submit an Energy Conservation Plan that includes, as a minimum, reuse of cleaning solvent, closure of facilities or portions of facilities when not in use to conserve energy, conservation of telephone usage, and conservation of mobility fuels in accordance with AR 420- 49, Energy Efficiency Program, FB Reg 420-9, Energy Efficiency Program, and FB Reg 11-2, Energy Conservation Program. The Contractor shall provide support to the LRC Energy

Conservation Officer. The Contractor shall provide input to the LRC’s representative on the Fort Bragg Energy Conservation Council, to include attending scheduled meetings and addressing issues related to the program. The Contractor shall ensure that Building Energy Monitors are assigned to each facility occupied by the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure that published policies and procedures are followed by Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall take actions necessary to prepare Contractor occupied facilities for successfully passing quarterly DPW inspections. The Contractor shall follow-up corrective actions after DPW inspections. The Contractor shall identify and recommend to the Contracting Officer or designated representative potential energy conservation initiatives for existing and planned facilities, equipment, and systems.

C.1.7.14 Fire Prevention. The Contractor shall comply with the Fort Bragg Fire Prevention Program in accordance with FB Reg 385-10, to include appointment of fire marshals in writing and trained through the Fort Bragg Fire Department Training Program within thirty days of appointment.

C.1.7.15 The Contractor shall develop and implement functions and written procedures as part of the Army Safety Program and Army Occupational Health Program to fulfill the following Army and OSHA requirements:

(1) Ergonomics.

(2) Hazard communications.

(3) Respiratory protection.

(4) Personal protective equipment.

(5) Materials handling training.

(6) Blood borne pathogens.

(7) Confined space program.

(8) Emergency action plans and fire prevention plans.

(9) Fall protection.

(10) Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).

(11) Process safety management.

(12) Hazardous waste operations and emergency response (as applicable).

(13) Chemical hygiene.

(14) Inspecting and abating hazards.

(15) Reporting of unsafe and unhealthful conditions.

C.1.7.15.1 Implement enforcement of AR 385-10: Cellular phone use. Vehicle operators on DOD installations and operators of Government–owned vehicles shall not use cellular phones unless the vehicle is safely parked or unless they are using a hands free device. The only exceptions to this prohibition are emergency responders, such as MP, ambulance, fire emergency, EOD, and HAZMAT responders.

C.1.7.15.2 The use of headphones or earphones while in work place is prohibited.

C.1.7.15.3 The use of cellular phones is prohibited during fueling operations or when flammable vapors are present.

C.1.7.15.4 The Contractor shall not engage in the use of a cellular phone while at any work site during which the operation of a cellular phone will be a distraction to the user and/or may create an unsafe work environment. Such work sites include but are not limited to: Road repair, maintenance and construction, operating or repairing energized equipment such as electrical panels, motors, or energized circuits. Such work sites must be secured or the cell phone used only by an employee while out of harm’s way of such work environments.

C.1.8 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES. Contractor personnel witnessing a fire, accident (to include train and aircraft incidents), criminal act, HAZMAT release, or threatening act or condition shall notify the proper authority on the installation by dialing 911 or personally reporting the act or occurrence to the installation Fire Department or Military Police (MP). The Contractor shall maintain a log recording the time of notification, the person notified, and scope of the emergency.

C.1.9 TRAINING PLAN. In addition to other training in specified areas (safety, HAZMAT, etc. in other portions of this Performance Work Statement (PWS), the Contractor shall develop a training plan to ensure Contractor personnel are continually trained to accomplish the functions and or tasks required of them as specified in C.5 of this PWS. The Contractor must ensure that Contractor employees are qualified to perform their assigned tasks when they begin employment under this Contract. The Contractor shall maintain records of all scheduled and accomplished training. Training may be conducted at the Fort Bragg facilities; areas within the Fort Bragg commuting area; or locations outside the local commuting area as designated by the Government.

All proposed changes to the Training Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Government prior to implementation. All training travel and per diem requirements shall to be charged as a direct cost to this Contract requires advance written approval by the designated representative. Such approval shall be requested and obtained a minimum of twenty (20) workdays prior to commencement of travel. Each training request submitted by the Contractor shall be supported by justification demonstrating the direct benefit to the Government in performance of this Contract.

C.1.9.1 Orientation Training. The Contractor shall conduct an orientation training class for all Contractor employees within five (5) work days of initial employment or reassignment to another functional area under the Contract. This training shall be relative to materiel maintenance and supply support activities. The Contractor shall maintain records of all training. The Contractor shall ensure that the training includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

C.1.9.1.1 Orientation regarding Contract requirements and the role of the respective work center to the overall Contract.

C.1.9.1.2 Functional area standard operating procedures (SOP) and general work requirements.

C.1.9.1.3 Familiarization of Fort Bragg physical configuration, to include the location and layout of work center facilities, storage areas and shop areas.

C.1.9.1.4 The Contractor's Safety Plan, Fort Bragg's Safety program contained in Fort Bragg Regulation (FB Reg) 385-1, functional area specific safety training, and Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) training pursuant to 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1200 (i.e., lock out/tag out and confined space).

C.1.9.1.5 Fire safety, including FB Fire Prevention Program (FB Reg 420-2).

C.1.9.1.6 Environmental considerations, to include functionally specific HAZMAT/HAZWASTE Handling training pursuant to 49 CFR and FB Reg 200-1.

C.1.9.1.7 Emergency notification and response procedures.

C.1.9.1.8 Employee conduct and dress standards.

C.1.9.1.9 Prevention of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse.

C.1.9.1.10 Fort Bragg regulations and directives specifically applicable to the employee.

C.1.9.1.11 Security program, including Government defined Subversion and Espionage Directed against U.S. Army (SAEDA) briefing.

C.1.9.1.12 Conflicts of interest.

C.1.9.1.13 Ethics, sexual harassment, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) training.

C.1.9.1.14 Fort Bragg smoking policy.

C.1.9.1.15 Use of DOD and other Government telephone email and other systems (to include the Internet) are limited to authorized and official business use IAW AR25-1. Official business is defined as: Necessary and in the interest of the Government.

C.1.9.2 Training for Contractor Personnel. During the Contract period, Contractor personnel may require technical training in order to support new systems/equipment, to include AIS, fielded after initial…