DRAFT_Refueling-Defueling_Servicves_-_Fort_Rucker_12-19-16-1.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CLASS III POL REFUELING AND DEFUELING SERVICES

FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA

1.0 – GENERAL ORGANIZATION

1.1. Introduction. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the aircraft refuel/defuel services function at and near Fort Rucker, Alabama.

1.2. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, management, facilities, materials, parts, supplies, transportation, and equipment, except as provided herein as Government Furnished, to perform all functions for aircraft refuel/defuel for the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), Fort Rucker, Alabama, its tenant activities, and authorized transient aircraft. In addition, maintenance of bulk fuel containers, storage facilities as well as maintenance of dispensing equipment and storage tanks associated with the additive +100 to jet fuel at Fort Rucker will be provided by the Contractor. Contractor performance shall be in accordance with this PWS and attachments.

1.3 Operating Hours. Normal operating hours shall be in accordance with Attachments #1 and #2. Refueling hours at Stage-fields shall be extended a maximum of one hour during any given flight period upon notification from the Government at least 15 minutes prior to the end of the refuel period.

1.4 Weekend and Holiday Services. The Contractor shall provide refuel/defuel services on weekends and/or holidays when required in accordance with the PWS.

1.6. Pre-Execution Requirements. Refer to Attachment #3 for the contract’s pre-execution requirements.

2.0 – DEFINITIONS

2.1 ARTS –Aviation Resource Training System

2.1.2 Automated Point of Sale Device (APOSD). Also referred to as ePOSD by DLA-Energy. This is an automated system capable for capturing military fleet management fuel retail transactions at mobile ground fuel transactions and capturing aviation fuel transactions for mobile airfield/flight line operations.

2.2 Base-field. Any location where aircraft are permanently assigned to and issued from for the purpose of training or support. Base-fields requiring aircraft refuel/defuel services are listed in Attachment #2.

2.3 Capitalized Facilities – Facilities under contract certain levels of maintenance are performed by DLA-Energy.

2.4 Closed Circuit Refueling (CCR). The term used to refer to refueling with a system of equipment in which a special aircraft fill port (receiver) and nozzle mate, to form a vapor-proof seal.

2.5 Cold Refuel. Refueling an aircraft after its engine(s) have been shut down and armaments set on safe.

2.6 Contaminated Fuel. Fuel that has been commingled with foreign material or other petroleum, oil, and lubricant products, rendering it unsuitable for use for its intended purpose.

2.7 Contracting Officer (KO). The only person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.8 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Individual designated in writing, by a Contracting Officer, to act as an authorized representative within the scope and limitations authorized by the Contracting Officer.

2.9 Defuel. Removal of fuel from aircraft or fuel storage containers for maintenance or flight purposes.

2.10 Downed Aircraft. Aircraft that has landed at an unscheduled or scheduled location due to an emergency, precautionary landing (PL), accident, weather, or natural disaster.

2.11 Field Level Maintenance – Maintenance performed by the tenant contractor. This does not include scheduled maintenance performed by SRM contractor.

2.12 Flight Period. A block of time in which aircraft are issued to the various flight departments for the purpose of conducting flight training; normally six hours in duration and listed as AM, PM, or N1. Normal hours of operation are: AM 06:00-1200; PM 1200-1800; N-1 1800-2400; N-2 2400-0600. Times may vary by as much as one hour according to location, aircraft type, and daylight savings or central standard time.

2.13 Fuels Manager Defense. A Defense Logistics Agency- Energy program for fuel accountability.

2.14 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Property that is in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for the performance of a contract.

2.15 Hot Refuel. Refueling an aircraft while its engines are running. Other terms with the same meaning areas tactical refueling and rapid hot refueling.

2.16 Issue Times. The times requested by the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMSEC) for the issue of aircraft by serial number to the flight departments.

2.17 Local Flying Area (LFA). The local flying area represents the combined areas of Fort Rucker, Area of Operation (AO) Bearcat, AO Hawk, and AO Vanguard as described in USAACE 95-2.

See Attachment #7.

2.18 Nozzle. The term used to refer to a specific item of refueling equipment.

2.19 Nozzle Point. The term used to refer to a specific refueling location within a refueling site.

2.20 Nozzle Tip – The term used to describe a removable nozzle accessory used to refuel/defuel a wet vessel / fuel cell.

2.21 Overnight Refuel. Cold refueling of an aircraft which is parked overnight.

2.22 Permanent Fuel Site. A fuel site established for a period exceeding 60 days.

2.23 Property Administrator (PA). Individual designated in writing by a Contracting Officer to act as an authorized representative within the scope and limitations authorized by the Contracting Officer.

QASP-Removed

2.24 Quality Control. Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the production of goods or services so the results shall meet the requirements of the contract.

2.25 Refueler or Operator. The terms used to refer the person performing aircraft refuel/defuel services.

2.26 Refueling Pad. The term used to refer to a specific aircraft parking pad upon which aircraft refueling is performed.

2.27 Refueling Site. The term used to mean an entire facility where military aircraft are refueled.

2.28 Refueling Vehicle. The term used to mean a tank vehicle (tank truck, tank semi-trailer, or truck mounted tank and pump unit).

2.29 Response Time. The interval of time between when the refueler is notified and the time refueling operations on the aircraft begins.

2.30 Stage-field. Any location where aircraft are scheduled or go to perform flight training or to use aircraft refuel/defuel services. Stage-fields requiring aircraft refuel/defuel services are listed in Attachment #1.

2.31 Transient Aircraft. Aircraft not based at Fort Rucker that stop to receive fuel.

2.32 Warm Refuel. This is a modified hot refuel - aircraft's Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) remains running, the rotor has ceased rotation and the turbine is shut down. Extra cost are incurred for this service, should be Hot Refuel.

2.33 Weather Day. For purposes of this contract, a weather day is defined as a day or part of a day that flight training cannot be accomplished due to inclement weather, such as fog, rain, lightning, low cloud cover, storms, high winds, etc.

3.0 – PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General. The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel possessing the skills, knowledge, and training to perform the refueling/defueling tasks described herein at Army Base-field, and Stage-fields used for USAACE Flight Training as listed below in Table A: Airfields Supported. Moreover, the Contractor shall assure centralized control and overall management of all personnel and shall ensure that all required federal, state, and local licenses, permits, and certifications are acquired prior to Contractor personnel performing any services. The Contractor shall be responsible for the adherence of his personnel to all rules, regulations, directives, and requirements pertaining to the conduct of personnel on the military installation and other supported airfields prescribed by this PWS.

Table A: Airfields Supported

Hooper

Hunt

Lucas

Runkle

Skelly

Stinson

Tabernacle

Toth Louisville Hatch

3.2 Security. All personnel employed by the Contractor or any representative of the Contractor entering the Government Installation shall conform to all security regulations which may be in effect during the contract period and will be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that no violations occur. No employee will be permitted on Fort Rucker when such a check reveals that his presence would be detrimental to the security of the Installation or the accomplishment of the work. All employees that will potentially use a Government computer for any reason shall read and agree to the Army's Computer Acceptable Use Policy, and sign a standard statement that states they understand and agree to abide by the policy.

3.3 Access. Dispatchers and other contractor personnel, to include contract management, requiring access to Fuels Manager Defense (FMD) shall be cleared and provided a system access password as dictated by local IT policy and instructions.

3.4 Enterprise Business System Persons requiring access to FMD shall be cleared and obtain a system password from Fort Rucker Network Enterprise Center. The Contractor shall complete and submit all specified documentation to obtain the appropriate favorable background investigation for each person requiring access in advance of the contract start date. Contract personnel shall not be granted access to FMD or be allowed to perform FMD entries until a clearance/password has been provided.

3.5 Personnel Security Program. The Contractor shall comply with the DOD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program.

3.6 Contractor Identification. IAW FAR 52.204-9, the Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government;

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee’s employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

Beginning on the contract effective date or employment start date (whichever is later) and at all times while performing (or sending email related to contract matters) under the contract at a Government facility, Government-sponsored meeting, conference or event, Contractor employees shall:

3.7 Identification of Contractor Employees Working In Government Facilities

(a) The contractor shall provide necessary information to base security and ID card section located in BLDG 5700 to obtain a FR 1602 ID. Failure to pass the required back ground checks will disqualify the individual from gaining access to the facilities on FT Rucker. This requirement also includes any subcontractor issued badges.

(b) Display of ID Badges: Contractor personnel shall wear the ID badge at all times when performing work under this contract, to include attending Government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

3.8 Email Correspondence. The contractor shall include his/her name (both first and last), email address, and Contractor’s name (i.e. Mr. John Smith, john.smith@us.army.mil, CONTRACTOR – ABC Company) on all email correspondence. Contractor personnel shall successfully complete, as a minimum, a National Agency Check (NAC), before operating a workstation that has email capabilities regardless of intent to use email. These investigations shall be submitted by the Government at no additional cost to the Contractor.

3.9 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not have or employ for performance under this contract any person(s) whose employment would result in a conflict with the Government's standards of conduct as defined in DOD 5500.7-R (JER) or successor regulation.

3.10 Commercial Driver's Licenses. All Contractor personnel operating the Contractor's refueling vehicles shall possess a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) as required by the Department of Transportation regulations. The CDLs used under this contract require the hazardous materials handling endorsement.

3.11 Standard Operating Procedures. The Contractor shall develop an Internal SOP for use by all employees. The SOP shall address the following areas at a minimum: Driving on Airfields, Fuel Procedures, Defuel Procedures and Receipt Procedures for Bulk Resupply, Site Security Procedures and Safety procedures. This will address each type of aircraft being fueled/defueled.

3.12 Training Program. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a documented training program for all fueling/defueling personnel. This training program shall include all areas of fueling/defueling to include all training required by ATTP 4-43 and ATP 3-04.94 (FM 3-04.104) (current edition). One (1) electronic copy of the Contractor's training program shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer by contract start date. The Contractor shall make the documented training program available upon notice by the COR for periodic inspection. The Contractor shall provide a monthly report in the form of a memorandum of required training events conducted. Memorandum must contain a listing of any delinquent employees by-name, by-position, and by training topic.

3.13 Refueler/Defueler Training Requirement. All refueling/defueling personnel shall be trained and qualified on the equipment they are assigned to operate, fuel storage containers and the type of aircraft which they are required to refuel/defuel. All new employees shall have two (2) weeks indoctrination training with a fully qualified Contractor’s supervisor or other qualified refueler/defueler and be familiar with proper refueling/defueling procedures as prescribed by ATP 4-43 ATP 3-04.94 (FM 3-04.104) and (needs to be updated) before being assigned to independent duty. All refueling/defueling personnel shall be trained in proper spill response to follow in case of a spill. The government does not pay for training of new personnel.

3.14 Refresher Training. The Contractor shall provide documented refresher training at least semiannually for all employees performing refuel/defuel services. Any personnel, as determined by the Contracting Officer, who are not trained in accordance with the Contractor's training program or have not received required refresher training, shall not be allowed to perform further refuel/defuel operations until the Contractor has furnished the Contracting Officer with written certification that the personnel have received all required training.

3.15 New Equipment Training. The Contractor shall provide personnel for initial training to facilitate implementation of a training program when new equipment is introduced requiring special training. Contractor personnel trained shall be required to train any other Contractor personnel as required to support the mission. Personnel to be trained will be chosen at the discretion of the Contractor, but will include no less than one management level representative.

3.16 Night Operations and Lighting Devices Training. The Contractor shall be responsible for training their personnel to emplace, operate, and maintain the lighting devices and for certifying, in writing, that personnel have been fully trained before allowing them to perform night hot refuel operations.

Contractor shall ensure all personnel operating at night are equipped with intrinsically safe explosion proof headlamps and/or flash lights.

3.17 Fuels Manager Defense Training (FMD). In accordance with DLA-E-I-24, Requesting Access to Defense Logistics Agency-Energy (DLA-E) Automated Information Applications the Contractor shall provide DLA-E FMD trained individuals to operate the FMD system. Untrained individuals shall not access FMD. Contractor will furnish FMD operator for Fuel operations building for VIL keys management and other duties.

3.18 On-Site Management

3.19 Program Manager/Alternate Program Manager/Safety Manager. The Contractor shall provide an on-site Program Manager/Alternate Program Manager/Safety Manager authorized to act for the Contractor (to include authority to sign all contract modifications and any other correspondence to the Government) and be physically present during the operating hours of 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM (local time). These individuals shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination of this contract and shall act as the central point of contact with the Government. The Program Manager/Alternate Program Manager and Safety Manager or a designated representative shall be available by phone after normal operating hours to direct contractor performance in response to emergencies or events that could impact service.

3.20 Management Participation in Events. The Contractor PM or authorized substitute, with the authority to act on the PM’s behalf shall attend meetings, events, and functions as requested by the KO or the COR. In the event of force protection exercises the contractor shall participate IAW FR regulation.

3.21 Onsite Personnel. The Contractor shall have a minimum of one primary manager/supervisor at Cairns, Hanchey, and Lowe Fields respectively, (during weekdays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Beyond day shift duty hours, the contractor shall provide additional supervisory personnel who have at least one year of actual experience in all phases of aircraft refueling and defueling operations for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The contractor shall provide a roster with names and phone numbers of all supervisory personnel submitted to the COR and Contracting Officer in writing within ten (10) days of contract performance. An updated roster shall be provided as changes occur. These supervisory personnel shall be readily available to allow for constant communications between Contractor and Government personnel.

3.22 Personnel Reporting Requirements. See Section 6, Administrative Requirements.

4.0 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

4.1 General. The Government will provide facilities, equipment and those replacement parts determined necessary by the COR in support of the facilities and their maintenance. Table B Facilities and TECH EXHIBIT outlines facilities. The property administrator will approve local purchases for parts required in accordance with applicable Army Regulations (AR) 310-34 and (AR) 310-49. All Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) maintenance, repair parts and labor hours in support of GFE will be provided by the contractor. Ordering of filter and coalesors shall be performed by the contractor thru the DOD EMALL. Two complete sets of filters and coalesors shall be maintained on hand for each site at all times. Filters and coalesors shall be requested within three days of use. The request of the additive +100 shall also be accomplished thru DOD EMALL.

4.2 Stock Control. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a unit stock control and stock locator system on all Government property in its possession. Title and ownership to stock control and stock locator system shall remain in and with the Government.

4.3 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) All GFE provided by the Government as listed in table C below is provided for the convenience of the contractor. Labor, Maintenance and the cost of repair parts for these items will provided by the Government. Contractor will perform operator level maintenance and ensure that all GFE will be job order to the base ops contractor for services and major repairs.

4.4 Facilities. The Government will furnish and/or make available the facilities described below and in the asset listing document. The Contractor shall sub-hand receipt for buildings and facilities and fixtures therein from the Property Administrator. See Table B for a breakout of Government furnished facilities and property. Bulk petroleum storage facilities additive tanks and related structures will be furnished by the Government. The Contractor shall maintain the bulk petroleum facilities and tanks including all fuel/additive-wet vessels, distribution systems, components, and control subsystems. Government facilities to be maintained are listed in Table B. Grounds maintenance and grass mowing service shall be as described in Section 5.5. All repair parts, supplies, and materials authorized to support the maintenance of bulk storage facilities shall be requisitioned and received from the Property Administrator in accordance with applicable AR 310-34 and AR 310-39. Emergency requests for local purchase will be approved by the Property Administrator or COR, as deemed necessary. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for any local purchase items on a monthly basis. The Contractor shall provide a copy of each paid receipt to the Contracting Officer for verification of costs. Additionally, the Contractor will provide the KO/COR with labor hours expended for specific repairs or maintenance completed. The Contractor shall fill cathodic protection rectifiers located at each fuel farm with transformer oil when needed. The Contractor shall take readings from cathodic protection rectifiers at each fuel farm monthly and report readings or findings to the COR or the Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) office. In addition, maintenance of bulk fuel additive containers /storage facilities as well as maintenance of dispensing equipment associated with the additive +100 to jet fuel at Fort Rucker will be provided by the Contractor.

Table B

Government Furnished Facilities

Table C

Government Furnished Equipment

4.5 Maintenance of GFE Equipment. All GFE equipment listed in Table C will be repaired by the government. All GFE equipment will be entered into SAMS for requiring services. The Contractor shall maintain operator level maintenance of all GFE equipment in their possession. All repair parts, supplies, and materials authorized to support the government furnish equipment shall be requisitioned and received from the Property Administrator in accordance with applicable AR 310-34 and AR 310-39. Emergency requests for local purchase will be approved by the Property Administrator or COR, as deemed necessary. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for any local purchase items on a monthly basis. The Contractor shall provide a copy of each paid receipt to the Contracting Officer for verification of costs. Additionally, the Contractor will provide the KO/COR with labor hours expended for specific repairs or maintenance completed.

4.6 When fixed facility refuel distribution array equipment is provided by the Government at Stage-fields, the Contractor shall provide infrastructure maintenance support equivalent to that provided at Base-field fuel farms. Goldberg maintenance is also included in this maintenance requirement.

4.7 Work Orders. Contractor shall be responsible for submission of work orders (DA Form 4283) to the COR for necessary repairs and/or non-recurring maintenance on Government furnished bulk petroleum storage facilities, related equipment and structures, and buildings utilized by the Contractor. DA Forms 4283 are available on line.

4.8 Utilities. The Government will provide utilities to include gas, electricity, water, garbage pick-up and disposal at all government buildings and grounds maintenance for government furnished facilities. The Government will provide, install and maintain voice and data connections to the Contractor. Telephone service shall be arranged and paid for by the Contractor at their own sites.

4.9 Equipment. The Government will furnish only that equipment in Table B/C. The Contractor shall furnish all other equipment required to fulfill the provisions of this contract.

4.10 Radios. Trunked radios will be provided as GFE. These are considered sensitive items and will undergo 100% monthly inventory by the COR. The Contractor is responsible for collection and redistribution when radios require turn in for periodic maintenance and when reprogramming is required.

4.11 Aviation Fuel. The Government will furnish all aviation fuels required in the execution of this contract.

4.12 Refuel/Defuel Service Locations. Table A: Airfields Supported is a list of Base fields and Stage-fields at which (beginning at contract start date) the Contractor may be required to provide both rapid (hot) and cold aircraft refueling/defueling services. The Contractor shall provide aircraft refuel/defuel services at locations listed in Attachments #1 and #2. Base-fields, Stage fields, or municipal airports other than those listed in Table A, requiring the Contractor to provide aircraft refueling/defueling services within the local flying area of Fort Rucker may be added by appropriate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) of the contract bid schedule. Any deletion of aircraft refuel/defuel services by the Government at any location listed in Attachments #1 and #2 shall be made per appropriate CLIN of the contract bid schedule. The Contractor shall be given a two week notice of any addition of aircraft refueling/defueling service locations not listed in Table A.

4.13 Use of Government Owned Equipment and Personnel. In unusual circumstances, the Government reserves the right to use Government owned equipment (other than GFE under this contract) and Government personnel to perform aircraft refuel/defuel services. The following are examples of unusual circumstances: shut down of a capitalized fueling site for major maintenance or overhaul, refueling/defueling of classified aircraft not resident on FT Rucker conducting sensitive missions within the Local Flying Area, and tactical refuel/defuel operations for purposes of training at locations within the LFA requiring the use of Tactical Refueling Vehicles or Aircraft and military units training here at FT Rucker, Al.

4.14 Automation Equipment furnished as GFE Government has provided all the required equipment, the contractor will install and use the Automated Point of Sale Device (APOSD) equipment. Contractor shall utilize automated point of sale equipment furnished as GFE.

4.15

5.0 – CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

5.1 General Requirements for Contractor's Refueling/Defueling Equipment and Operations. In addition to specific requirements contained elsewhere in this PWS, general requirements pertaining to equipment and operations will be as prescribed by the current edition of NFPA 407, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing.

5.2 Refuel Vehicles

5.3 Vehicle Age and Mileage Limits. Any vehicle used in performance of this contract shall meet the requirements of AR 58-1, Table 11-1. Any vehicle exceeding the criteria in AR 58-1 shall not be allowed access to any government facility. Once QAE identifies the out tolerance of years or mileage the vehicle shall be removed from service until such replacement can be put in service.

5.4 Vehicle Replacement Schedule. The contractor shall maintain a replacement schedule to ensure vehicles and equipment do not exceed specified limits of AR 58-1. This schedule will be maintained by the contractor and be made available when requested by the KO/COR.

5.5 Required Flow Rate. Refuel vehicles shall deliver a minimum of 55 GPM/20 psi flow rate at the nozzle point with a D-1 style nozzle and will not exceed 300 GPM/45 psi.

5.6 Marking of Refuel Vehicles. All fuel bearing vehicles shall be marked IAW standards of Mil-Std-161 (latest edition).

5.7 Marking of Fuel Storage Containers. All fuel storage containers shall be marked IAW Mil-Std-161 (latest edition).

5.8 Temperature Compensated Meters. All refuel trucks with the single exception of the Off-specification Fuel truck shall be equipped with temperature compensating meters.

5.9 Contractor Furnished Equipment. Except as provided in Section 4.4 the Contractor shall furnish all facilities, equipment, repair parts, supplies, and materials required by this contract. In addition to items specified throughout this PWS, the Contractor shall furnish: (See paragraph 5.10 and 5.18)

5.10 Telephone Service. The Contractor shall arrange and pay for telephone and internet service used by the Contractor.

5.11 Office Space. Space for the Contractor's main office and equipment maintenance facility shall be furnished by the Contractor and located within fifteen (15) road miles of Fort Rucker, Alabama. The Contractor shall provide physical security at all times for all Government furnished POL products and equipment while in the Contractor's possession.

5.12 Office Furniture. Office furniture and equipment used by the Contractor in performance of this PWS shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall present a neat appearance and shall be maintained in a good state of repair.

5.13 Custodial Services. The Contractor shall provide custodial services for all facilities assigned to the Contractor. These services shall be performed in accordance with TM 5-609.

5.14 Electrical Lock-Out/Tag-Out. The Contractor shall ensure one or more persons qualified in electrical lock-out/tag-out procedures are available to respond to electrical emergencies at all times. For this purpose, "qualified person" shall be as defined in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, Section 110.2 Training Requirements. (D) Employee Training. (1) Qualified Person. This individual shall respond to electrical emergencies at all capitalized fuel sites.

5.15 Access to Facilities. The Contractor shall provide access to Government Owned Contractor Operated facilities for inspection by any agency or individual authorized access by the Contracting Officer.

5.16 Physical Security. Bulk fuel storage facilities, refuel/defuel vehicles, equipment, and all Government furnished buildings and property shall be secured in accordance with AR 190-51 and USAACE Pamphlet 700-1. Keys to bulk fuel storage facilities refuel/defuel vehicles and equipment, and all other storage areas shall be strictly controlled in accordance with AR 190-51, Appendix C and USAACE Regulation 190-31. All locks to be used under this contract shall be approved in writing by the Physical Security Section, Provost Marshal Office, prior to contract start date. The Contractor shall provide an electronic copy of the finalized Physical Security Plan to the Contracting Officer by contract start date and as changes occur. Monthly key inventories will be provided to the COR.

5.17 Fuel Nozzles. The Contractor shall provide all nozzles, nozzle adapters, and nozzle maintenance necessary to support the fueling of all airframes assigned to Fort Rucker, Alabama including those that are currently installed on capitalized facilities. All nozzles shall be quick release with dry break enabled.

5.18 Specific Nozzle Use. The Contractor shall furnish and use D-1 style nozzles when hot and cold refueling AH-64, UH-60, and CH-47 aircraft, consistent with federal, state, and local requirements. All refuel sites shall have sufficient nozzles available to refuel all types of aircraft in sufficient numbers to refuel at all fuel points simultaneously. Nozzle change out must take no longer than five (5) minutes

5.19 Cleanliness of Areas and Facilities. The Contractor shall pick up and dispose of trash and litter and otherwise police as often as necessary to ensure a neat appearance at all times of all assigned areas and facilities. This includes inside and outside of buildings. Trash and litter include paper, plastic, bottles, cans, cardboard, rags, and other foreign materials. This service shall be in accordance with USAACE Regulation 210-3 and TM 5-609, latest edition.

5.20 Grounds Maintenance and Grass Mowing Service. The Contractor shall cut and trim grass and weeds in the vicinity of all hot refuel systems and 100 feet out from each of the most outlying parts of the hot refuel systems at all locations. At no time shall grass and vegetation exceed a height of four (4) inches, with the exception of grass seed heads which shouldn’t exceed a height of 12 inches. Grass cutting equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor and be equipped with spark arrestors. The Contractor shall perform all upkeep of fuel facilities to include vegetation elimination (grass and weed cutting or removal) and general housekeeping (trash, paper, and debris removed) to a minimum distance of 100 feet in all directions from the pump house, or center of mass of unfenced areas and inside fenced areas, to include parking lots.

5.21 CH-47 Refueling Vehicles. Refueling vehicles used for servicing CH-47 aircraft shall be Equipped with hoses 100 feet in length.

5.22 Property Control System. The Contractor shall submit in writing, in accordance with Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Appendix BB, Part 10, a complete property control system to the Property Administrator for approval within 60 days after the effective date of the contract. The Contractor may use, as a guide, the applicable portions of the following regulations: AR 725-50, AR 735-5, AR 735-2, and applicable portions of other pertinent regulations and directives with changes. The Contractor shall request, in writing, prior approval from the Property Administrator for any deviation or amendment, from the previously approved property control system.

5.23 Hot Fuel Arrays. All hot refuel arrays at stage fields shall be provided by, assembled and maintained by the Contractor. Fuel pipe distribution arrays will present a professional appearance. Pipe stands shall be standardized and of primarily metal construction.

5.24 Off-Road Capable Fuel Vehicle. Contractor shall maintain on-hand no less than one refuel vehicle capable of operating in off-road conditions for the express purpose of refueling aircraft that have performed emergency precautionary landings due to shortage of fuel, or defueling an aircraft that has experienced a hard landing, disabling the aircraft. This vehicle may be used as a member of the general fleet in performing the mission, however it will be considered to be in an "on-call" status at all times, and provisions made for relief in place.

5.25 Lighting Devices. The Contractor shall furnish "bean bag" lights or Portman devices to include replacement light bulbs, batteries, and lights for use at all stage fields that perform hot or warm refuel during hours of darkness. These items shall be emplaced, operated, and maintained by the Contractor. Emplacement and operation of these lighting devices shall be performed by Contractor personnel at the beginning of any night refuel operations for illuminating refuel points during periods of darkness. The lighting devices shall be removed upon completion of night operations.

5.26 Warning and Directional Signs. The Contractor shall furnish and install all warning and directional signs required by ATP 4-43, ATP 3-04.94 and USAACE Pamphlet 700-1 at all rapid refueling locations. Signs and sign location shall be approved by the Fort Rucker Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) prior to installation by the Contractor.

5.27 Basic Issue Items for Refuel Trucks. Each refuel vehicle shall be equipped with a set of Predetermined basic items to handle trouble situations. At a minimum, the Contractor shall maintain the following items on each vehicle at all times. Each vehicle shall have an environmental spill kit capable of handling a fuel spill of up to five (5) gallons in size. Each vehicle shall be equipped with a portable grounding rod kit. Additional items shall include a First Aid Kit and an Eyewash devise (capable of providing five (5) minutes of continual flushing for eyes) for use if fuel is splashed into the eyes of an operator.

5.28 Filtration Media. Filtration media constitutes an important part of any equipment inspection. If required, the Contractor shall be responsible for disassembling filtration units to facilitate the inspection. The Contractor shall present, at the time of this inspection, written certification attesting to the last date on which each filter element was changed and shall provide a daily historical record denoting pressure drop data for each filter element. The Contractor shall provide written certification from the manufacturer that all filter elements meet or exceed the standards of MIL-PRF-52308J w/Amendment 2 (Jul 2005).

5.29 Filter/Separator Element Change and Calibration. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a system for the calibration and recording of the calibration due dates of all meters, gauges and test equipment used in the performance of this contract. All measuring and test equipment applicable to the contract shall be subject to such control as is necessary to assure conformance of supplies and services to contractual requirements. The calibration system shall provide for the prevention of inaccuracy by ready detection of deficiencies and timely positive action for their correction.

5.30 Calibration Required Changes. The Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle and Fuel Farm Filter/Separator element changes and required calibrations are accomplished by their due date (bi-annually) or before the differential pressure gauge reads 15 PSI. The Contractor shall provide all filter elements and maintain a stock age level to prevent interruption of service.

5.31 Maintenance. The Contractor shall perform field level maintenance on all Contractor equipment and GFE except as specified elsewhere in the contract.

5.32 Field level Maintenance shall include. But not be limited to the following.

5.33 Eye-Wash Systems. The contractor shall provide and maintain eye-wash systems at any dedicated fuel site capable of providing 15 minutes of continuous water flow.

5.34 Safety.

5.35 Safety Manager/Safety Program. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a comprehensive safety program for the prevention of accidents involving personnel, equipment, and property and shall employ an on-site safety manager to direct this program. This safety program manager shall have, as a minimum, two (2) years’ experience as a petroleum safety technician or possess a degree in safety management from an accredited institution. The safety program manager shall be physically present during the operating hours of 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM (local time), Monday-Friday, and be authorized to act for the Contractor on any matters pertaining to safety. The Safety Program Manager's is a key position. Duties shall be limited to that of a safety professional.

1) To direct, monitor, and improve a comprehensive safety program for prevention of accidents involving personnel, equipment, and property.

2) Investigate accidents and report findings to Primus management, the COR and Ft. Rucker safety officials.

3) Conduct weekly, monthly, quarterly safety classes for Primus employees, provide daily safety topics to supervisors for discussion at team meetings. Topics shall include the safety professional’s observations and findings.

The Contractor's safety program shall be in accordance with the AR 385 series, AR 420-90, Current Edition Guide to Aviation Resource Management for Aircraft Mishap Prevention and shall utilize MIL-STD 980 for Foreign Object Damage Prevention. The Contractor's Safety Plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officers Representative. The Government reserves the right to review and require changes to the Contractor's Safety Plan to bring the plan into regulatory compliance.

5.36 Safety Checks. The Contractor shall make visual safety checks of all operations under this contract and immediately correct any violations of federal, state, and local requirements. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR and Contracting Officer upon discovery of each violation and upon correction.

5.37 Protective Clothing/Equipment. All Contractor refueling personnel shall wear Contractor-furnished protective clothing and equipment as required and specified in ATP 4-43, USAACE Pam 700-1, and any applicable OSHA regulations. If helmets used have OSHA approved hearing and eye protection, additional eye protection (splash proof goggles) and hearing protection (ear plugs) are not required. Helmets used during night hot refueling shall have reflective tape attached. The reflective tape shall be a minimum of two inches in width and shall be visible from all sides of the helmet. Only explosion proof lights and flashlights shall be utilized during the performance of refueler duties. Fuel resistant gloves will be used while refueling. Shoes shall be all leather with rubber soles that do not contain nails, other metal, or any devices which might cause sparking. At a minimum, all uniforms shall be of the same color and material and have the Contractor's name displayed on the shirt. Nylon apparel or similar type material shall not be worn under any circumstances while handling petroleum products.

5.38 Fire Extinguishers.

5.39 Building Fire Extinguishers. The Contractor shall ensure all fire extinguishers are maintained in serviceable condition.

5.40 Placement of Fire Extinguishers. During refueling/defueling operations, refueling personnel shall place proper Contractor furnished fire extinguishers midway between the refueling vehicle and the aircraft, but positioned so that the fire extinguishers will not be in the operator's way, and where the fire extinguishers are not likely to be engulfed if a fire should start at either the refueling vehicle or the aircraft. At all rapid refueling locations, refueling personnel shall place a fire extinguisher within ten feet of the nozzle being used while performing rapid refueling operations.

5.41 Furnish and Maintain. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain all fire extinguishers used on the Contractor’s refueling vehicles and equipment and at refuel locations to support the Contractor’s rapid refueling systems. All fire extinguishers shall be approved by Department of Public Safety Fire Protection Division prior to use.

5.42 Vehicle Refueling Safety. The Contractor's refueling/defueling vehicles and other equipment used under this contract shall meet all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), State of Alabama, and local regulations and requirements.

5.43 Spills, Venting, Leaks, and Emissions. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to ADEM Admin. Code R. 335-6-15-.20 through .23 and 335-3-6, with respect to spills of fuel and oil and controllable organic emissions. The Contractor shall take all measures as required by law to prevent fuel and oil spills (including, but not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping into or onto any water or land). In the event of a spill of a petroleum product from any vehicle or storage vessel owned, operated, or maintained by the Contractor under this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for the containment, clean-up and disposal of the product spilled, along with any contaminated soil. Clean-up, containment, and complete disposal of contaminated materials and soil shall be as directed by the Government. The site shall be remediated and restored as required by the Government. The Contractor shall initiate and complete clean-up and dispose of contaminated material from a spill without regard to the spill cause. The Fire Department (911) will be notified of any spills and emissions immediately upon discovery. Contact the COR or KO as soon as possible.

5.44 Bulk Fuel Containers. Contractor shall inspect all bulk fuel containers under direct control weekly including silo tanks, fuel carrier trucks, and ground fuel tanks. Inspection results shall be recorded on Operator SPCC Container Inspection Checklist, EMS-F011 Rev004. This form will be submitted to Environmental Division prior to the 1st of each month, and a copy furnished to the COR for file. Contractor shall also inspect and take readings, and report readings monthly to POL Branch from the cathodic protection rectifiers located at each Fuel Farm.

5.45 Grounding Rods: (Testing and Marking). The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning, testing and marking all ground rods at all rapid refuel locations, bulk storage facilities, and parking lots used by the Contractor in accordance with ATP 4-43, ATP 3-04.94 (FM 3-04.104) and USAACE Pamphlet 700-1. The Contractor shall keep and maintain a record on all ground rod testing to be conducted semiannually and include all grounding point locations in current use. This record shall specify all ground rod locations.

5.46 Truck mounted Fuel Additive Injection equipment. The contractor shall provide, mount and maintain all equipment necessary to comply with requirements detailed in 7.2.5. Dispensing of +100 Fuel Additive shall be the contractors’ responsibility to ensure the injections system is being used and achieve 90% or better dispensing rate on all additive fuel. This additizing equipment shall incorporate in-line meters to accurately determine additive flow to ensure consistency of additization.

5.47 Off-specification Truck. The contractor shall have one refuel truck with no less than 2,000 gallon capacity dedicated for handling of off-specification fuel. This vehicle must have the capability to remove off-specification fuel from off-specification collection barrels. This fuel may contain water and less than 10% of other fluids such as anti-freeze, motor oil or hydraulic fluid. This truck is not required to be equipped with temperature compensated meters or injection equipment. The suction hose shall be no less than 50 feet in length and have a foot valve mounted on the end of the hose designed to preclude collection of any solid trash that may be present. See also Item 7.4 for specific tasks associated with this equipment.

6.0 – ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Reports and Records. The Contractor shall provide reports and other data as required by the Contractor Data Requirements List (CDRL). In addition, they shall maintain all records and reports used to account for and control all Government property and equipment in accordance with the AR 710 Series and Department of Army (DA) PAM 738-751, latest edition. In addition, the Contractor shall input all data pertaining to fuel receipts, storage, and issue into the FAS computer system for export to the DLA-E. The Contractor shall assist Government staff in processing forms, gathering and analyzing information, and shall participate in area maintenance events, as applicable, to the area occupied. The Contractor shall provide the following reports IAW times and distribution listed on DD 1423-1.

CDRL 1 Contingency Plan CDRL 2 Bulk Petroleum Accounting Summary CDRL 3 Phase Out Plan CDRL 4 Weekly Operations Update CDRL 5 Personal training Report CDRL 6 Property Control CDRL 7 Physical Security CDRL 8 Contractor staffing Report CDRL 9 Quality Control Plan CDRL 10 FMD Recap CDRL 11 Labor Hours

6.2 - Removed

6.2.1 Automated Point of Sale Device. This is an automated system capable of capturing military fleet management fuel retail transactions and mobile ground fuel transactions as well as capturing aviation fuel transactions for mobile Basefield/Stagefield operations. This system will be used to facilitate management of fuel additives, bulk fuel issue and receipt, and aviation fuel retail transactions at the Basefield/Stagefield.

6.2.2 Contingency Plan. Contingency Plan shall be…