Performance Work Statement - updated.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the

John Day Bridge Crane Load Cell Calibration, Rufus, Oregon

1 INTRODUCTION

The US Army Corps of Engineers – Portland District has a requirement to solicit services to calibrate load cells, on the main hoist, on two 385-ton, trolleyed bridge cranes at the John Day Dam in Rufus, Oregon. Services will include calibrating individual load cells with a 192.5-Ton load on each trolley of each crane. There are two bridge cranes with four load cells total. See Attachment C.

In April 2021, during lifts of large equipment nearing operating capacity, project staff observed the reported weights differed from the expected weights.

The goal of this service contract is to provide load cell calibration, with certification, for each of the main hoists for two cranes.

2 LOCATION

Project is located at the US Army Corps of Engineer’s John Day Lock and Dam, Exit 109, Interstate 84

Rufus, OR 97050. Both bridge cranes are located in the John Day Powerhouse.

3 CONTRACT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after award, prosecute the work diligently, and complete the work in accordance with following dates:

Required physical completion: 120 days after award.•

• CONTRACT END DATE: 150 days after award.

The time stated for Period of Performance includes physical completion of all onsite testing work and site cleanup.

The time stated for CONTRACT END DATE includes submission and approval of all final closeout documents (See Section 8.2 of PWS for required documents).

4 GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The USACE is obtaining a commercial services contract that includes testing and calibration for two powerhouse bridge cranes at John Day Lock and Dam. Each bridge crane has two main hoists with their own load cells, for a total of four load cells to be tested and calibrated. The testing and calibration must be performed through graduated stages of the cranes’ capacities as described in Section 8.4 and ASME

B30.2.

The Contractor is required to complete the testing and calibration of both bridge cranes in accordance with the terms of the contract and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. A test report and calibration certification documenting the accuracy of each load cell must be produced and submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to the contract end date set above.

4.1 DEFINITIONS

4.1.1 Contracting Officer (KO)

The Government employee who is authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

4.1.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The Government employee who has been authorized in writing as the Contracting Officer’s

Representative, acting within the limits of their authority.

5 REFERENCES AND ATTACHMENT LISTS

5.1 Attachment List

The attachments listed below are provided to help illustrate the existing conditions of the project site:

- Attachment A – Drawings (Load Cell Pin Details, Upper Block Bearing Details, Load Block Bearing

Details)

- Attachment B – JD Bridge Crane Load Cell Investigation - 4_27_21_Redacted

- Attachment C – Load Cell manufacturers operations and maintenance manual.

- Attachment D – FIO Structural Reference Drawing

5.2 Reference List

The reference list below are applicable to the contract:

- Safety and Health Requirements Manual – EM 385-1-1 - 2014

6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES

The USACE will furnish personnel to conduct scaling/drifting adjustment for the programmable logic control (PLC) while Contractor assists. USACE will also furnish laptop with software to interact with crane PLC.

7 CONTRACTOR RESONSIBILITIES

Provide all personnel labor, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, testing, supervision, and incidental services necessary to satisfactorily complete the performance objectives in Section 8.1 and Section 8.2 as defined by the tasks listed herein.

7.1 Project Coordination

Coordinate onsite activities and resolve critical issues in a timely manner with COR. Notify the COR at least 14 calendar days, excluding weekends, prior to start of work onsite.

7.2 Contractor Required Personnel

The Contractor Quality Control Manager and Site Safety Health Officer may be the same individual.

7.2.1 Qualified Person(s)

Meet the crane operator's training and medical requirements in EM 385-1-1, Section 16 and Appendix

I.

7.2.2 Competent Person

Provided a supervising Competent Person on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed for all of the hazards identified in the

Contractor's Safety and Health Program in accordance with the accepted Accident Prevention Plan.

Provide the credentials of the Competent Person(s) in work plan.

7.2.3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Provide a SSHO, meeting the following Level 2 requirements:

1) A minimum of 3 years safety work on similar project.

2) 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within last 3 years.

3) Competent person training as needed.

4) Provide Credentials listed above in work plan.

7.2.4 Contractor Quality Manager (CQM)

Identify an individual within their organization who is responsible for overall management of CQC.

Authorize the individual to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor, including stoppage of work and removal of noncomplying work. The CQC System Manager will be on the site at all times during testing and including work of any subcontractors.

7.3 Utilities

USACE will provide access to river water, if needed, at the tailrace of the John Day Dam near the

Powerhouse. At the tailrace, water is accessible 30ft down from the deck. See attachment D for general location and distances. Return water to the tailrace of the dam. Also, river water access by water truck is 1/4 mile away, if pumping water at John Day Dam is not deemed feasible by the Contractor. Discuss with John Day Dam Point of Contact for more details. A site visit by Contractor to identify water source for load cell calibration is needed.

USACE will provide power at 480V, 3ph, 30 amp, with Meltric switch rated receptacle. Contractor to supply any equipment to change voltage and use of receptacle, during project.

7.4 Safety

7.4.1 Conform to all safety standards of the most recent edition of the Corps Safety and Health

Requirements Manual EM-385-1-1 (2014).

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/portals/76/publications/engineermanuals/em_385-1-1.pdf.

7.4.2 Pagers

All Contractor employees who perform work on-site at John Day Dam must wear a pager that is fully compatible with the Project's message/transmitting and programming system (Turn-Key

Technologies' TTI Ovation 3 Pager Receiver, Frequency 173.4875 mhz). This is a mandatory safety requirement that allows emergency notification of all persons within the Powerhouse and other work areas. No Contractor employee will be allowed to work on-Project without wearing a pager unless specifically permitted by the COR. In the event of fire or other danger, the Control Room will notify all personnel by pager. Provide one pager for each employee, one week prior to working inside

Powerhouse. The Project will program all pagers before site work begins. At the end of the onsite work, the pagers will become the property of the Government. If the pager receivers are lost, not operable, or substantially damaged through use, the Contractor must, at the Government's discretion, repair or replace the units at the Contractor's cost.

7.5 Environmental Protection

7.5.1 Protection of Water Resources

Do not pollute ditches, rivers, or waterways, with fuels, oil, bitumens, calcium chloride, insecticides, herbicides, construction debris or other similar materials harmful to fish, shellfish, wildlife, or materials which may be detrimental to outdoor recreation. Follow local, state and federal regulations for removing and return water to the river.

7.5.2 Equipment Cleaning

Contractor will follow Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent the introduction of invasive species. Clean all construction equipment prior to bringing onto the project site. Ensure that the equipment is free from soil residuals, egg deposits from plant pests, noxious weeds, and plant seeds.

Provide cleaning certificates of all water weight bags potentially being used, prior to onsite work.

7.5.3 Removal of Equipment and other Materials

Upon completion of work, remove from the site of work, all equipment, unused materials, and any waste materials and rubbish resulting from the operation performed herein.

7.5.4 Final Cleanup

Keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials. Before completing the work, remove from the work premises any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completing the work leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the COR.

7.6 Damages Caused by the Contractor

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/portals/76/publications/engineermanuals/em_385-1-1.pdf.

Contractor will be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages to project facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, plantings (except those impacted by the intended work), or grounds

(including roads) caused by the Contractors or their employees.

8 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

8.1 Task Summary

8.1.1 Task 1 – No Load and Load Test of North and South Bridge Cranes, CLIN 0001

Test north and south bridge cranes in accordance with requirements listed in section 8 of the

Performance Work Statement. Provide all submittals related to testing listed in section 8.2 for

Government review and approval prior to calibration. Testing must be witnessed by the Government representative prior to acceptance of test report per ASME B30.2. Contractor to provide personnel to operate crane entire testing duration. Payment upon completion of pre and post test submittals, testing and submission of acceptable test report, and Government witness of crane load cell calibration.

8.1.2 Task 2 – Calibrate North and South Bridge Cranes, CLIN 0002

Calibrate north and south bridge cranes in accordance with requirements listed in section 8 of the

Performance Work Statement. Payment will be made upon completion of calibration of all tested main hoist load cells and delivery of calibration certificate for each. Amount will be measured by job.

Payment measured by COR visual inspection of system and approval of performance report.

8.2 Task Submittals

Submit the following submittals via email to the COR for Government review and approval of each task. Allow for 30 calendar days for review.

1) Project Schedule

2) Work Plan

3) Environmental Protection Plan (EPP)

4) Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

5) Quality Control Plan (QCP)

6) Test Report

7) Calibration Certificate

8.2.1 Project Schedule

Submit a schedule meeting the deliverable schedule identified in this PWS that includes at a minimum for each task:

1) Post Award Meeting

2) Site Visit

3) Mobilization

4) Load Test

5) Calibration

6) De-mobilization

7) Certification

8.2.2 Work Plan

Submit a work plan for Government review and approval that includes the following:

1) Equipment list that includes make and model of equipment to be used for the work,

2) List of all employees to be working on site to include prime and subcontractors

a. Include credentials qualified individuals.

3) Location(s) of water use and disposal, power location.

4) Secondary Containment Plan, See 8.3.6

5) Map of area and planned equipment staging and access,

6) Load Test Plan based on ASME B30.2-2011 standard, and section 8.4.

7) Organization chart including subcontractors, number of workers onsite,

8) Reference QCP for process and data collection including forms to be used

9) Reference APP and environmental protection plan (EPP) as appropriate.

Break down work plan per performance objective task. Plan must be approved by COR prior to beginning work onsite at least one week, excluding weekends.

8.2.3 Environmental Protection Plan

Submit an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for approval by the designated COR prior to initiation of the work tasks. Include in the plan procedures to ensure compliance with Section 7.5 as well as the following items:

1) Site-specific spill prevention and response plan: Includes name(s) and qualifications of those responsible for implementing and supervising the containment and cleanup; list of materials and equipment to be immediately available at the job site tailored to cleanup work of the potential hazard(s) identified; methods and procedures to be used for expeditious containment cleanup.

2) Waste management practices: Includes management procedures for storage, labeling, and transportation

8.2.4 Accident Prevention Plan

1) Submit APP in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Appendix A. Use the Safety and

Occupational Health Office (CESO) Checklist A-01 to ensure all required elements are captured.

2) If an item on CESO Form A-02 is not applicable because of the nature of the work to be performed, state this exception and provide a justification. Self-evaluate the APP before submitting using the

APP checklist CESO Form A-02 and include the self-evaluated checklist with the APP submittal for reference.

3) The APP must be job-specific and must address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. General corporate-level safety and health programs are not considered job or work-site specific.

4) Work cannot proceed without a Government-accepted APP.

5) Once work begins, changes to the APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the

COR, Project Superintendent, SSHO, and Quality Control Manager. Should any severe hazard exposure, become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the COR both verbally and in writing, within 24 hours of discovery. In the interim all necessary action must be taken by the Contractor to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard on-site personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by

ASSE/SAFE A10.34), and the environment.

6) Copies of the APP must be maintained at the at the work site. Continuously review and amend the

APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the Contract. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP in the plan as they are discovered.

8.2.5 Quality Control Plan

Develop and submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) for Government approval within 30 calendar days after contract award. In the plan, identify the Contractor’s quality control manager, meetings, requirements of Section 7.2.4, and identify features of work within this contract.

8.3 Test Requirements

8.3.1 Field verify all elevations, dimensions, deck clearances and coordinates of existing features before performing any work, Contractor must become familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field. Site visit is needed to verify all elevations, dimension and clearances.

8.3.2 Be aware of the limited vertical clearance. The upper limit of the main hoist is 226 ft, so approximately 41 ft headroom from the assembly bay floor.

8.3.3 Be aware of the assembly bay and station service bay floor at elevation is 185.0 ft and is designed for a live load of 1000 psf.

8.3.4 If there are unexpected results or inconsistencies in the data, stop the calibration. Make repairs and adjustments as necessary, for that stage of calibration (Stage One, Two, Three, Four or Five). The stage of calibration with the unexpected results of the hoist, will be re-ran as many times as necessary to successfully complete that portion of the calibration to a tolerance of -0% to +2% of test load. If water bags are deemed to be drained and refilled after repair, adjustment, or calibration, project POC and Contractor Supervisor will be notified to concur.

8.3.5 Provide secondary containment that encompasses the water bags during calibration. Secondary containment area must be able to contain the full volume of the largest water bag. Provide secondary containment plan.

8.3.6 Do not place or stage the test load(s) or other heavy equipment on hatch covers.

8.3.7 Provide shackle(s) with load measuring pins. A vertical bar load cell connected between two shackles may be used to connect the test weight. Submit calibration certificates for the shackles as a submittal.

8.3.8 Provide mA readings from the Bridge Crane PLC, for all below test stages in section 8.3. Collect mA readings after weight has settled from the test movement.

8.4 No-Load Performance Test

8.4.1 Stage One - 0% hoist Capacity

8.4.2 Lift the lifting hook at low speed (< 20% of crane speed) then stop and hold at upper limit of crane.

Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading

8.4.3 Lower the lifting hook at low speed then stop and hold 12 inches above deck. Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading

8.4.4 If necessary, adjust load cell display to read within tolerance.

8.5 Load Test

8.5.1 Stage Two - 100% hoist Capacity.

8.5.2 Lift the load at low speed (< 20% of crane speed) then stop and hold at upper limit of crane. Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading.

8.5.3 Lower the load at low speed then stop and hold at twelve inches above deck with water bags attached. Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading

8.5.4 If necessary, adjust load cell display to read within tolerance.

8.6 Stage Three - 75% hoist Capacity.

8.6.1 Lift the load at low speed (< 20% of crane speed) then stop and hold at upper limit of crane. Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading.

8.6.2 Lower the load at low speed then stop and hold at twelve inches above deck with water bags attached. Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading.

8.6.3 If necessary, adjust load cell display to read within tolerance.

8.7 Stage Four - 50% hoist Capacity.

8.7.1 Lift the load at low speed (< 20% of crane speed) then stop and hold at upper limit of crane. Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading.

8.7.2 Lower the load at low speed then stop and hold at twelve inches above deck with water bags attached. Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading.

8.7.3 If necessary, adjust load cell display to read within tolerance.

8.8 Stage Five - 25% hoist Capacity.

8.8.1 Lift the load at low speed (< 20% of crane speed) then stop and hold at upper limit of crane. Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading.

8.8.2 Lower the load at low speed then stop and hold at twelve inches above deck with water bags attached. Wait for signal to stabilize and record load cell mA signal and display reading.

8.8.3 If necessary, adjust load cell display to read within tolerance

8.9 Calibration Requirements

8.9.1 Use manufacturers recommendations for calibrating load cells. See attachment C.

9 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

The Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) determines if the contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. The PRS ensures timeliness, effectiveness, and contract conformance.

If the contractor fails to perform at any time and the work is deemed critical by the COR, the contractor will not be paid until the work is completed. Below are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated:

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Performance

Objective

Performance

Standard Surveillance

Validated

Complaints

CLIN 0001 No Load and

Load Test North and South

Bridge Cranes

ASME B30.2 and

USACE

requirements

Customer Complaint; 100%

Inspection; Periodic Validation, Load Test Report

Zero

CLIN 0002 Calibrate North and South Bridge Cranes

Use manufacturers recommendations

Customer Complaint; 100%

Inspection; Periodic Validation, Calibration Certificate

Zero

9.1 Surveillance

Periodic inspection by the COR will serve as the surveillance method. If the COR discovers deficiencies, the COR will communicate them to the contractor's Contractor Quality Manager (CQM) for correction.

9.2 Quality Control

Quality Assurance (QA) is the Government process that ensures the contractor delivers in a satisfactory manner. The contractor, not the Government, is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect and test the services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. If the COR discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the COR will alert the Contractor for correction. Non-conforming services will be rejected.

9.3 Unacceptable Performance

When performance is determined unacceptable, as defined in the Performance Requirements

Summary, the COR will inform the contractor’s on-site representative that performance is unacceptable and provide written documentation by use of the form DD 2772 Contract Discrepancy

Report. By initialing and dating the form, the contractor is only acknowledging notification of unacceptable performance. Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the KO.

9.3.1 Nonconforming Work

Nonconforming work will be handled as outlined in FAR 52.212-4(a), Contract Terms and Conditions

– Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

9.3.2 Correction of Non-Performance of Work

Employ an adequate quantity of personnel to ensure that any area found to be out of compliance, and therefore unacceptable, will be made acceptable by the performance or re-performance of the work, where such re-performance is possible, within a period of time deemed acceptable and documented by the COR.

10 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

10.1 Points of Contact

Contracting Officer: Michael Saldaña, Michael.E.Saldana@usace.army.mil

Contract Specialist: Jon MacAdam, Jonathan.g.macadam@usace.army.mil

COR: Jessica Kettelkamp, Jessica.L.Kettelkamp@usace.army.mil

Project POC: Joseph Padula, Joseph.A.Padula2@usace.army.mil

Marshal Waddington, Marshal.L.Waddington@usace.army.mil

10.2 Prework Conference

A prework conference will be coordinated between COR and Contractor within 14 calendar days after

Contract Award to discuss submittals, personnel, scheduling, and review contract requirements.

10.3 Invoicing

Submit invoices as follows in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4(g):

Submit one electronic PDF invoice to the following email addresses:

CEFC-G2invoices@usace.army.mil

Jessica.L.Kettelkamp@usace.army.mil

For invoice receipt verification or for a vendor's payment problem, the vendor may contact COR or

USACE Finance Center (Millington) at phone number (901) 873-9077.

10.4 Contract Changes

Changes in scope, time, or deliverables can only be authorized by the Contracting Officer. Notify the

Contracting Officer immediately if they have received direction to perform work outside the scope of the contract. Changes in scope will be negotiated and a written modification issued, before proceeding with the work.

10.5 Media/Publicity

Immediately refer all media and public inquiries or access requests to the worksite to the COR and

USACE Public Affairs Office if warranted -- without further comment. The initial demonstration may request or require the Contractor to provide access to the worksite to those groups approved by the

Government. Any VIP/media access to the work site will require a Government and Contractor mailto:Michael.E.Saldana@usace.army.mil mailto:Jonathan.g.macadam@usace.army.mil mailto:Jessica.L.Kettelkamp@usace.army.mil file:///c:/pw-work/pwnwp95/nwd_g2encjeg/d0295808/Joseph.A.Padula2@usace.army.mil file:///c:/pw-work/pwnwp95/nwd_g2encjeg/d0295808/Marshal.L.Waddington@usace.army.mil mailto:CEFC-G2invoices@usace.army.mil mailto:Jessica.L.Kettelkamp@usace.army.mil representative for escort.

10.6 Government Holidays

The Contractor is not required to perform services on the following recognized Federal holidays: New

Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

10.7 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA)

Every employer performing work covered by the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the

McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) is required to post a notice of the compensation required (including, for service contracts, any applicable wage determination) in a prominent and accessible location at the worksite where it may be seen by all employees performing on the contract.

A copy of the poster is available in two versions at the following DOL website:

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm. The rest of the content is subjective to each location’s needs.

10.8 Security

10.8.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

All contractors and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security

Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements

(FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

10.8.2 For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-

III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at

OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

10.8.1 Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

10.8.2 Non-US Citizens

Submit to the COR a scanned legible copy of the Passport (and the Permanent Resident Card if available) for all personnel who are non-US citizens working on this contract at least one month (30 calendar days) in advance of the start of work by the employees. Contractor personnel who are non-

US citizens shall not be permitted access to the Project until the Foreign Visitor Authorization is received from HQUSACE. Contractor personnel who are non-US citizens shall not be permitted to work on the contract at all until Foreign Visitor Authorization is received.

10.9 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible

Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

10.10 Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-

38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a

USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE Contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE Contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance at http://www.dol.gov/vets/

Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heroes Act at http://benefits.va.gov/vow

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Hiring Our Heroes at http://www.hiringourheroes.org/

Guide to Hiring Veterans – https://www.dol.gov/veterans/hireaveteran/pdf/Employer-Guide-to-Hire-

Veterans-June-2019.pdf http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx http://www.dol.gov/vets/ http://benefits.va.gov/vow http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ https://www.dol.gov/veterans/hireaveteran/pdf/Employer-Guide-to-Hire-Veterans-June-2019.pdf https://www.dol.gov/veterans/hireaveteran/pdf/Employer-Guide-to-Hire-Veterans-June-2019.pdf