PWS _16-T-0030 _Bragg _DPW _Perimeter_Fence _14Jun16.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Repair, Maintenance & Inspection Of Perimeter Fence and Guardrails, Post-Wide Fort Bragg, North Carolina

PART I

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide repair, maintenance and inspection of Main Post Perimeter Fence. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

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 repairs, maintenance and inspections of the perimeter fence and guardrails, as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.2. Background: The DPW, Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for ensuring maintenance services are provided for fence, guardrails and grounds maintenance located along the perimeter of Fort Bragg, Pope AFB, Camp MacKall, Simmons Army Airfield, Linden Oaks Subdivision, Patriot Point and Vass Rd. Ammo Supply Point, North Carolina. Reference Technical Exhibit 3, Fort Bragg Map.

1.3. Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, tools, transportation, equipment, supervision and any other items necessary to perform all operations in connection with the repair and maintenance of approximately 60 miles of fence and guardrails, and to provide limited grounds maintenance services on Fort Bragg, Pope AFB, Camp MacKall, Simmons Army Airfield, Linden Oaks Subdivision, Patriot Point and Vass Rd Ammo Supply Point, North Carolina as defined in this contract, and in accordance with all other terms, conditions and provisions contained herein.

1.4. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a one (1) base year period of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option periods.

1.5. General Information

1.5.1. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services to the Government (see FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, (a) Inspection and Acceptance).

1.5.1.1. Quality Control Program: The Government is committed to a highly interactive relationship between quality control by the Contractor and quality assurance by the Government recipient of services. This relationship shall be achieved through an effective Prevention Based Quality Control Program dedicated to ensuring the best possible products and services to end users. The Contractor shall provide their final written Quality Control Plan (QCP) no later than (NLT) within 10 days after contract award and within five (5) days of any proposed change to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.5.1.1.1. The Contractor’s quality program shall demonstrate its prevention-based outlook by meeting the objectives stated in the PWS throughout all areas of performance. The QCP shall be developed to specify the Contractor’s responsibility for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall provide Quality Control documentation records and checklist which shall be kept and made available to the Government. These records will be available throughout the performance period.

1.5.1.1.2. Within 24 hours of completion, upon request from the COR, the Contractor shall provide, all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs.

1.5.1.1.3. The Contractor’s QCP shall be incorporated into and become part of this contract after the plan has been accepted by the Contracting Officer (KO). Proposed changes made after KO acceptance shall be submitted in writing through the COR to the KO for review and acceptance prior to implementing any revision. The Contractor’s QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to ensure the Contractor is meeting the performance standards and requirements of the contract.

1.5.1.2. Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) work days from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.5.1.3. Quality Assurance: The COR will 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 COR must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.2. Recognized Federal Holidays: The Contractor shall not be required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. The recognized federal holidays include:

1.5.2.1. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday. The contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

1.5.2.2. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options:

1.5.2.2.1. Reschedule the work so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.5.2.2.2. Reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.5.3. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing routine services, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 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. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7). Moreover, the Contractor shall 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. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful performance under this contract. No overtime (OT) or compensatory time (CT) is authorized. Contractor personnel shall not exceed a 40 hour work week; flexible work schedule may be considered.

1.5.4. Place of Performance: IAW PARC Policy Alert 14-33, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) issued 31 Dec 13. If applicable, the Contractor shall have routine access to Government-controlled facilities. The work to be performed under this contract shall be accomplished at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to include Pope Field, Camp Mackall, Simmons Army Airfield, and the Airborne Special Operations Museum (ASOM) and Linden Oaks.

1.5.5. Type of Contract: Fixed-Price with Cost CLINs

1.5.6. Security Requirements: Fort Bragg is a closed post with access restrictions. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure of contraband and/or unauthorized Government property. Contractor vehicles (Contractor-owned and personal), Contractor personnel, and their personal property shall be subject to searches upon entering or leaving the Installation. The search and seizure provisions of AR 190-22 shall apply to Contractor personnel entering or leaving Fort Bragg or activities/installations in the Fort Bragg area of responsibility which require access by Contractor personnel in performance of this contract. The Contractor should be aware that force protection awareness requirements and installation closure exercises are increasing and installation access is restrictive.

1.5.6.1. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.5.6.2 Automated Installation Entry (AIE): Contractor personnel shall gain access to Fort Bragg through the Posts Automated Installation Entry (AIE) Badge system. To register and receive an AIE access control badge, the contractor must complete and submit the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Form 118 to the COR. Once submitted a NCIC (National Crime Information Center) Level III background check will be completed on each employee requesting access. No employees with prior felonies or three misdemeanors, excluding routine traffic violations, within the past five years will be granted access to Fort Bragg. All contractor personnel shall be U.S. citizens and legal to work in the United States. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be escorted by Government personnel at restricted areas. The Contractor shall provide at the Post Award Conference a list of all personnel requiring access to any facility or building. The list shall include the employee’s full name and social security number. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a list of Contractor personnel requiring entry into restricted areas no less than three (3) calendar days thereafter. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to update the list as changes occur, or as requested by the COR and to provide the updated list no later than 24-hours after the change is determined. The application form (DES Form 118) for access cases are located on the Fort Bragg Provost Marshal webpage http://www.bragg.army.mil/directorates/DES/pmo/Pages/AIE.aspx under the Installation Access Control tab. Sponsorship is required for all non-DOD affiliated persons. The applications (DES Form 118) will be turned into the All American Visitor Control Center (VCC) for processing and approval.

1.5.6.2.1. The Contractor shall immediately report any lost CAC or Government issued identification cards to the COR and Military and/or DoD police agencies. The Contractor shall immediately collect the CAC and other Government issued forms of identification upon termination of employee, or at the end of the contract performance period. The CAC and other Government issued forms of identification shall be returned to the COR within one (1) hour of employee termination, or at the end of contract performance period, whichever comes first. Final payment may be delayed if Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

1.5.6.2.2. (1) In the event a contractor employee separates without advance notice (either quits or is terminated), the contractor shall immediately notify the Trusted Agent (TA) who will ensure CAC permissions are revoked the same day. In various instances a contractor employee may not be on task (working) due to furloughs, suspensions pending the outcome of an investigation, or the contract reaches the end of the period of performance (POP) and renewal is anticipated but not yet complete. During these occurrences, the TA or a representative from the contractor (TA’s choice) will collect and retain the CACs of the affected contractor personnel residing in the local area however; CAC permissions will not be revoked in the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS). Collecting CACs however, may not be feasible for contractor personnel located in remote locations. When contractor personnel return to work under the contract, they will retrieve their CAC from the responsible party who collected it.

(2) The contractor shall include a monthly report listing contractor employees who departed during the previous month and the date their CACs were turned in using the format listed below.

1.5.6.2.3. Contractor Vehicles. The Contractor’s vehicles shall display the Contractor’s name/logo on both sides of the vehicle so that it is clearly visible and readable to a distance of at least 50 ft. Contractor and sub-contractor vehicles shall fully comply with the vehicle registration requirements regarding Contractor-owned and Contractor employee privately owned vehicles (POVs) as set forth in Fort Bragg Regulation 190-5, Military Police Traffic Regulation having valid NC registration, license plates and inspection stickers. Any questions regarding the regulation can be directed to (910) 432-8193. Contractor vehicles and Contractor employee POVs will be searched if the appropriate passes/decals are not displayed when entering Fort Bragg Access Control Points (ACPs). All vehicles, including those with passes/decals, are subject to random search at any time. The Fort Bragg Regulation 190-5 is available for download at the following website:

1.5.7. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately within one (1) calendar day report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the COR.

1.5.7.1. In the event keys other than master keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.5.7.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than Contractor’s personnel. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor personnel to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor personnel engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the COR.

1.5.8 General:

1.5.8.1. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.5.8.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.5.8.3. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative. Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), HQ Department of Army (DA) or local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.5.8.3.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract that require access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after commencing performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit employee certificates of completion within 30 calendar days after completion of the training. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at

1.5.8.3.2. iWATCH Training: The Contractor shall brief all personnel performing work under this contract on the local iWATCH program [training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Office (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 with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award. New employees shall complete the training within 10 calendar days of commencing performance of work under this contract.

1.5.9. 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 post award conference will also be utilized to ensure contractor understands all HSPD-12 requirements. The KO and/or COR may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO and/or COR 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 outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

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

1.5.11. Repairmen and Helpers: The Contractor shall provide Repair personnel and Helpers that have at least 1 year experience in proper fence installations and repairs.

1.5.12. Contractor Personnel:

1.5.12.1. Identification of Contractor Personnel: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel shall wear distinctive clothing bearing the company’s name, and wear an identification badge displaying the company’s name, employee’s name, description, title and a picture of the employee. It must be clearly displayed at all times while working at Ft. Bragg. Contractor’s personnel shall be as neat and clean as practicable; shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient manner, and shall cause the least possible annoyance and disturbance to the using service. The Contractor shall be responsible for the supervision and conduct of his employees. Contractor’s personnel shall be experienced, qualified and capable of performing maintenance and repairs as required by this contract.

1.5.12.2. Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance: It is essential that all Contractor personnel meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. The Contractor shall ensure their personnel do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegal prescribed drugs or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor personnel shall be neatly groomed and dressed in industry attire to present a professional appearance at all times.

1.5.13. Organizational Conflict of Interest:

1.5.13.1. Purpose. To aid in ensuring that:

1.5.13.1.1. The Contractor does not obtain an unfair competitive advantage by establishing the ground rules for a future competition;

1.5.13.1.2. The Contractor's objectivity and judgment are not biased because of its present or future interests (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) which relate to work performed under this contract; and

1.5.13.1.3. The Contractor does not obtain an unfair competitive advantage by virtue of its access to non-public or proprietary information belonging to others.

1.5.13.2. Definitions.

1.5.13.2.1. The term “Contractor” herein used in section 1.5.13., Organizational Conflict of Interest, means: (a) the organization (hereinafter referred to as "it" or "its") entering into this agreement with the Government; (b) all business organizations with which it may merge, join or affiliate now or in the future and in any manner whatsoever, or which hold or may obtain, by purchase or otherwise, direct or indirect control of it; (c) it’s parent organization, if any and any of its present or future subsidiaries, associates, affiliates, or holding companies, and; (d) any organization or enterprise over which it has direct or indirect control now or in the future.

1.5.13.2.2. The term "proprietary information" for purposes of section 1.5.13., Organizational Conflict of Interest, means any information considered so valuable by its owners that it is held secret by them and their licensees. Information furnished voluntarily by the owner without limitations on its use, or which is available without restrictions from other sources, is not considered proprietary.

1.5.13.3. Organizational Conflicts of Interest Examples. The following examples illustrate situations in which organizational conflicts of interest may arise. These examples are not all inclusive.

1.5.13.3.1. Biased Ground Rules. This type of conflict may arise in situations where a company sets the ground rules for a future competition. For example, when a Contractor develops requirements then competes to provide products or services to satisfy those requirements, thus obtaining a competitive advantage.

1.5.13.3.2. Impaired Objectivity. This type of conflict may exist where a Contractor’s obligations under a contract require objectivity, but another role of the Contractor casts doubt on its ability to be truly objective. An example of this type of conflict is where a Contractor’s work under one contract entails evaluating itself, its affiliates, or its competitors under a separate contract.

1.5.13.3.3. Unequal Access to Information. This type of conflict may arise when a Contractor has access to nonpublic or proprietary information as part of its performance under a contract that gives it an unfair advantage in a competition for a later contract.

1.5.13.4. General Constraints. The provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, concerning organizational conflicts of interest govern this contract.

1.5.13.5. Non-Disclosure Agreements. The Contractor shall obtain from each employee who has access to proprietary information under this contract, a written agreement which shall in substance provide that such employee shall not, during his/her employment by the Contractor or thereafter, disclose to others or use for their benefit, proprietary information received in connection with the work under this contract. The Contractor will educate its employees regarding the restrictions imposed by FAR 9.505-4, so that they will not use or disclose proprietary information or data generated or acquired in the performance of this contract, except as provided herein.

1.5.13.6. Training. The Contractor shall effectively educate its employees, through formal training, company policy, information directives and procedures, in an awareness of the legal provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5 and its underlying policy and principles, so that each employee will know and understand the provisions of that Subpart and the absolute necessity of safeguarding information from anyone other than the Contractor's employees who have a need to know, and the U.S. Government.

1.5.13.7. Subcontracts. The Contractor agrees that it will include the provisions in paragraphs 1.5.13.4., 1.5.13.5., and 1.5.13.6. above and this paragraph in consulting agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracts of all tiers, which involve access to information or the performance of services described in paragraph 1.5.13.4. above. The use of section 1.5.13., in such agreements, shall be read by substituting the word "consultant" or "subcontractor" for the word "Contractor" whenever the latter appears.

1.5.13.8. Conflicts Involving Future Procurements. The award of this contract, government tasking or acquiescence in the Contractor’s performance of services hereunder shall not constitute or be interpreted as a determination that the Contractor is eligible to participate in future procurements, developmental efforts, implementation efforts, or related activities. Only the KOs for such efforts, applying the rules, principles, and procedures of FAR Subpart 9.5, has the authority to determine whether a conflict exists, in connection with such procurements.

1.5.13.9. Representations and Disclosures.

1.5.13.9.1. The Contractor represents that it has disclosed to the KO, prior to award of this contract, all facts relevant to the existence or potential existence of organizational conflict of interest as that term is used in FAR Subpart 9.5.

1.5.13.9.2. The Contractor represents that if it discovers an organizational conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest after award of this contract, a prompt and full disclosure shall be made in writing to the KO. This disclosure shall include a description of the action the Contractor has taken or proposes to take in order to avoid or mitigate such conflict.

1.5.13.10. Remedies and Waiver.

1.5.13.10.1. For breach of any of the above restrictions or for non-disclosure or misrepresentation of any relevant facts required to be disclosed concerning this contract, the Government may terminate this contract for default, disqualify the contractor for subsequent related contractual efforts, and pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract. If, however, in compliance with section 1.5.13., the Contractor discovers and promptly reports an organizational conflict of interest (or the potential thereof) subsequent to contract award, the KO may terminate this contract for convenience, if such termination is deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

1.5.13.10.2. The parties recognize that this clause has potential effects, which will survive the performance of this contract, and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future. Accordingly, the Contractor may at any time seek a waiver from the KO by submitting a full written description of the requested waiver and the reasons in support thereof (FAR 9.503).

1.6. Safety Requirements. In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with OSHA http://www.osha.gov/ and all pertinent provisions of the publication 29 CFR 1910, and EM 385-1-1, http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm Safety and Health Requirement Manual.

1.6.1. Reporting of Fire and Safety Hazards. The Contractor shall train his personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards and encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire, safety hazards, and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. The Contractor shall take corrective action to remedy reported deficiencies in accordance with the terms of this contract. The COR shall be notified of all fire and safety hazards as soon as possible.

1.6.2. Environment and OSHA. The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations and immediately bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer and/or COR any apparent conflict between them and the requirements of the contract for resolution. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflicts. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local state, or federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or their personnel may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to suspend contract performance until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of any hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or COR.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. 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.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and to make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. 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.

2.1.4. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. Contractor and subcontractor employees performing working under this contract.

2.1.5. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.1.6. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-physical things, such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.7. FACILITY CLEARANCE. A facility clearance (FCL) is an administrative determination that, from a national security standpoint, a facility is eligible for access to classified information at the same or lower classification category as the clearance being granted. The FCL may be granted at the Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret level. The FCL includes the execution of a Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441). Under the terms of the agreement, the Government agrees to issue the FCL and inform the Contractor as to the security classification of information to which the Contractor will have access. The Contractor, in turn, agrees to abide by the security requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, commonly referred to as the NISPOM.

2.1.8. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP). Property in the possession of or directly acquired by the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

2.1.9. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor employees who are critical for achieving PWS objectives. Key personnel shall meet position qualification and experience requirements indicated in the PWS.

2.1.10. LOCAL TRAVEL: Any travel that is required to perform services IAW the PWS that is within a 50-mile radius of the place of performance.

2.1.11. PERFORMANCE PREQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS). A listing of the service outputs under the contract that are to be evaluated by the COR on a regular basis, the surveillance methods to be used for these outputs, and the performance requirement of the listed outputs.

2.1.12. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of government property.

2.1.13. QUALITY ASSURANCE. A planned and systematic pattern of all actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance is achieved. For the purposes of this document, quality assurance refers to actions by the Government.

2.1.14. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLAND PLAN (QASP). The Government’s organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.15. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.16. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.17. WORK DAY. The length of time during a day in which the Contractor provides services, in accordance with the contract. Also referred to as Business Day.

2.1.18. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will not provide any services under this contract.

3.2. Facilities: The Government will not provide facilities for the contractors operations.

3.3. Equipment: The Government will not provide any equipment under this contract.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The contractor shall furnish all supplies, transportation, services, and any other items necessary to provide maintenance and repair services of the perimeter fence at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in accordance with all terms and conditions contained in the contract.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services: Contractor shall maintain and repair perimeter fencing to include, but not limited to; fence, gates, posts; braces and rails; tension; and accessories. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of any possible security breaches in the fence. (Reference TE 4 Fence Specification). Concertina wire/ Barbed wire shall be upward at a 45-degree angle outwards of the fence of at least 1 foot. Spacing between lower edge of fence and the ground and/or paving shall not be greater than 3 inches. The Contractor shall install rebar every 8 inches to correct any noted breech in fencing security. All spaces larger than 3 inches from the bottom of the entire length of the existing fence to ground level shall be secured by installing #4 rebar 2 feet into the ground and tack welded to fence bottom. All locations of tack welding require galvanized paint.

5.1.1. General. Fence inspection programs are designed to ensure proper security for Ft. Bragg, Pope AFB, Camp Mackall, Simmons airfield, Linden Oaks subdivision, Patriot Point, Vass Rd., Ammo supply point while staying in compliance with all OSHA codes and regulations. The COR will conduct 100% inspections. Any deficiencies or additional required procedures will be directed to the COR for action. Communication with the COR is imperative when any repairs had been made.

5.2. Requirements.

5.2.1. Guardrail: Contractor shall repair and maintain approximately 35,000 linear feet of guardrails to include rail element; structural steel and wooden posts; and bolts and hardware. (Reference attached TE 5 Guardrail Specifications.)

5.3. Clear Zone. Contractor shall maintain a clear and debris free zone of at least 4 linear feet outside and 4 linear feet inside the perimeter fence.

5.3.1. Contractor shall complete a one-time clearing service during the base year period to remove all trees less than 4 inches in diameter to include underbrush, vines, and any other vegetation within the clear zone that impairs visibility of the fence.

5.3.2. Trimming and undesirable vegetation clearing shall be conducted as directed by the COR. A schedule shall be provided to the COR within two workdays of notification. The contractor shall notify the COR within one workday of the completion of each service. For tree limbs inside and outside the fence that are within 4 linear feet of the fence, those limbs shall be trimmed to 10 linear feet above the fence. After initial trimming, trees or brush on both sides of the fenced area that could be used as an aid to climb over the fence or hide an intruder shall be removed directed by the COR. Trees, weeds, grass, brush, or vines shall not be permitted to grow in the fence and shall be removed.

5.3.3 Elimination of Undesirable Vegetation. If the contractor chooses to bush hog, the height of bush hogging shall be approximately 4-inches to 8-inches in height with adjustment as required to prevent scalping of the ground.

5.3.4. The Contractor shall use care when removing undesired vegetation to prevent damage to remaining trees. If damage occurs, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR.

5.4. Vegetation Clearing.

5.4.1. Contractor shall complete a one-time clearing service during the base year period to remove all trees less than 4 inches in diameter to include underbrush, vines, and any other vegetation within the clear zone that impairs visibility of the fence.

5.4.2. Trimming and undesirable vegetation clearing shall be conducted as directed by the COR. A schedule shall be provided to the COR within two workdays of notification. The contractor shall notify the COR within one workday of the completion of each service. For tree limbs inside and outside the fence that are within 4 linear feet of the fence, those limbs shall be trimmed to 10 linear feet above the fence. After initial trimming, trees or brush on both sides of the fenced area that could be used as an aid to climb over the fence or hide an intruder shall be removed directed by the COR. Trees, weeds, grass, brush, or vines shall not be permitted to grow in the fence and shall be removed.

5.4.3 Elimination of Undesirable Vegetation. If the contractor chooses to bush hog, the height of bush hogging shall be approximately 4-inches to 8-inches in height with adjustment as required to prevent scalping of the ground.

5.4.4. The Contractor shall use care when removing undesired vegetation to prevent damage to remaining trees. If damage occurs, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR.

5.4.5 Approval. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the COR for chemicals he proposes to use prior to ordering or using.

5.4.6 Chemical Handling. The Contractor shall ensure that control, handling, and storage of all chemicals shall be under the direction of a person licensed and certified by the State of North Carolina to control and handle the chemicals approved for use under this contract. The Contractor shall use only chemical applicators certified to handle the chemicals approved for use under this contract under the direction and supervision of a certified professional licensed by the State of North Carolina to handle the approved chemicals. The Contractor shall secure chemicals at all times, including while in use at the work site.

5.5 Chemical Application.

5.5.1 The Contractor shall control vegetation such as noxious weeds, vines, brush, and undesirable vegetation. The Contractor shall use chemicals approved by EPA according to label directions. Materials proposed for such use shall have the prior approval of the COR. The Contractor shall exercise extreme precaution to prevent contamination of water, food, personnel, and environmentally protected plants.

5.5.2 Poison Plants. The Contractor shall provide all spraying for poison plants.

5.5.3 Chemical Spraying. The Contractor shall not spray chemicals on windy days. The Contractor shall restore or replace any damage to trees, shrubs, or vegetation at no additional cost to the Government.

5.6 Erosion Control.

5.6.1 Fill. The Contractor, when directed by the COR, shall repair eroded areas to the original slope or condition. When the eroded depth exceeds 3 inches, the contractor shall fill the eroded area with structural fill to within 3 inches of final grade. The Contractor shall provide the structural fill. Compaction shall be to 90 percent maximum density.

5.6.2 Topsoil / Gravel Fill. The Contractor shall place topsoil and/or gravel in the top 3 inches of all eroded areas as determined by the COR.

5.6.3 Topsoil. The Contractor shall provide topsoil obtained from well drained borrow areas and shall be free of any admixture of subsoil, foreign matter, and objects larger than 1 inch in any dimension, toxic substances and any material or substance that may be harmful to plant growth.

5.6.4 Gravel. The Contractor shall provide gravel for erosion control purposes as used in industry practices. Gravel shall be Class A and/or Class B Rip-Rap or Filter Rock, ABC Stone or as determined by the COR.

5.6.5 Fill work will include all necessary operations to complete the work; i.e., spreading, compacting, grading, etc.

5.7. Service calls and response times. The COR has full authority to prioritize Demand Maintenance Orders (DMO’s) within each Priority level according to mission requirements. The following subsections specify contract requirements for service calls and response times:

5.7.1. The Contractor shall provide service and repairs to Priority 1 DMO's (demand maintenance orders) to resolve emergency (life, health, safety, environmental, or property risk) situations.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Contractor shall respond to Priority 1 DMO within two (2) hours after receipt of notification, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 24/7 service includes all holidays.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Service and repairs must be completed within twenty four (24) hours

Deliverables A001 DMO ticket A002 Parts invoices

5.7.1.1. The Contractor shall provide service and repairs to Priority 2 DMO's to resolve urgent (immediate need that would result in inconvenience to facility occupants or patrons) situations.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Contractor shall respond to Priority 2 DMO within twenty four (24) hours after receipt of notification, which will only be given during business hours (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday.

AQL: Service and repairs must be completed within three (3) working days

Deliverables A001 DMO ticket A002 Parts invoices

5.7.1.2. The Contractor shall provide service and repairs to Priority 3 DMO's to resolve routine situations.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Contractor shall respond to Priority 3 DMO within twenty four (24) hours after receipt of notification, which will only be given during business hours (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday.

AQL: Repairs and service must be completed within seven (7) working days

Deliverables A001 DMO ticket A002 Parts invoices

5.8. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP). The following subsections specify contract Quality Control Plan requirements:

5.8.1. The Contractor shall establish an inspection system covering all services required by this contract.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Provides a comprehensive program to plan and deliver quality services to the Government

AQL: Work completed within standards and requirements of service contract

Deliverables A005 Quality Control Plan (QCP)

5.8.2. The Contractor shall document the inspections and maintain records of corrective or preventative actions.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Records shall be kept and made available to the Government

AQL: Records will be available throughout the performance period

Deliverables A005 Quality Control Plan (QCP)

5.9. Monthly Reports. The Contractor shall inspect all contract fence, guardrails, and grounds area on a monthly basis. The Contractor’s inspection shall be completed in two days by the 15th day of each month. The Contractor shall provide a written monthly report to the COR within 3 workdays following the performance of the monthly inspection.

5.9.1. Provide Services/Repairs. The Contractor shall make all fence and guardrail repairs, and adjustments for noted deficiencies identified at the time of the inspection, unless otherwise approved by the COR. The Contractor shall begin repair/adjustment services NLT 1 workday after completion of every inspection, unless approved by the COR.

5.10 Cleanup. The following subsections specify contract cleanup requirements:

5.10.1. The Contractor shall clean work areas.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Work areas will be cleaned after service and/or repairs have been completed

AQL: Work areas will be free of trash and debris

5.11. Workplace safety. The following subsections specify contract safety and testing requirements:

5.11.1. The Contractor shall provide barricades and/or warning signs in areas where work is being performed.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Compliant with applicable standards

AQL: In accordance with OSHA regulations 29 CFR, Part 1910

5.12. Contact Information

5.12.1. The contractor shall be available between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 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 for telephone consultation and shall maintain an up to date list of contact phone numbers with the COR. The contractor shall have a representative available for on-site consultation within 48 hours if so requested by the COR.

5.13. Contractor Manpower Reporting: The contractor will report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Department of the Army via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30.