SV 26.2_Power Generation_PWS_Final.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Exercise Southern Vanguard 2026 (ExSV-26.2) Peru (PER) Performance Work Statement (PWS) Power Generation

As of 22 July 2026

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide four (4) 5 Kilowatts (5KW) generators with maintenance and refueling services to ensure continuous operations 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with capability to power US equipment (110V) and European equipment (220V). The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide rental of power generation equipment as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Rental of four (4) 5KW generators with maintenance and refuel for United States Army South (ARSOUTH, also referred to herein as “the Government”) in support of ExTW-26 PER is required to provide power to life support and work areas during execution of the exercise.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor provides the U.S. Government with rental of four (4) 5KW generators to include maintenance and fuel throughout the duration of the contract. Equipment provided by the Contractor shall be fully functional, meaning that they are operating at maximum capability at all times (twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week), unless otherwise specified by the Government.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal to the Government with rental of power generation equipment capable to generate constant 5 KW of power during the period of performance and location stipulated in this PWS. All equipment shall be delivered with a full tank of fuel to start the mission and shall include refueling as part of the contract throughout the contract performance period. The contractor shall accomplish services in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be from 29 August – 18 September 2026.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): Reserved.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall be required to perform services on all holidays unless the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

September 7, 2026 Monday Labor Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business 24-hours a day, 7-days per week, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in and around Sauce, Peru. Further disclosure on the specifics of locations, times, places, and duration of support activities associated with U.S., Partner Nation(s), and supporting agencies, if applicable, will be kept close hold and will only be shared for official business with personnel who have a need-to-know.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a fixed price type contract.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: Reserved.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) while accessing U.S. facilities, activities or controlled areas. Escorts will announce the presence of any visitors prior to entering any controlled facility or workspace in order to allow personnel to safeguard sensitive or critical information against undue disclosure.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. The successful completion of a background check by itself does not authorize the contractor access to classified information. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR within 10 days of request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR with the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

· Full birth name

· Married name (if applicable)

· SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

· Date of birth

· Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall notify the KO and COR of that information within 24 hours. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures: Reserved.

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Reserved.

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employees performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent. Access to Antigua and Barbuda military installations is restricted to local nationals only.

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non-CAC Eligible Requirements for DOW Facility and Installation Access: Reserved.

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract are local nationals. Entry to Military bases by contractor with an out-of-country Visa will be denied and service will not be performed.

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems: Reserved.

1.6.7.9 Key Control: Reserved.

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations: Reserved.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. Items that impact the unit’s ability to conduct its mission or support operations, as well as measures taken to resolve these shortcomings, will be kept close hold, and not be disseminated outside of need-to-know or publicly posted outside of official channels or without a review and/or authorization. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide 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 order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The contract manager is considered key personnel by the government and individuals who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer within seven (7) days. Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Contract manager and Alternate Contract Manager must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing and overseeing contracting activities, analyzing purchase requests, performing cost or price analysis, evaluating contract proposals and assessing contract performance.

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions must be certified upon contract award as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2. Baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: Reserved.

1.6.12.2 Uniform: Reserved.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Reserved.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved.

1.6.15 Data Rights: Reserved.

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance of duties under this contract.

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public websites or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (www.dimoc.mil/resourcess/limitations/). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website, tv/radio broadcasts, online forums and social media including content posted to accounts of family, friends or associates.

1.6.16.3 Information Assurance: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used. As per Office of Management and Budget guidance M-23-13 (27 Feb 2023) the “No TikTok on Government Devices Act” requires ceasing the use and installation removal of the application, and any subsequent product released by ByteDance that has substantially the same functionality and purpose of TikTok, on devices and systems used to process and store DoD related information due to the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved.

1.6.19 General Training Requirements: Reserved.

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Reserved.

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information identified on the unit’s Critical Information List that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information. Approved methods of destruction may include, when feasible and allowed, cross-cut shredding, burning, pulping pulverizing and degaussing. The contractor shall immediately report any incidents of anyone attempting to obtain sensitive or proprietary information by unauthorized individual(s) and remain alert to such attempts via social engineering, phishing, or online communication. A prepublication review is required by the COR/KO prior to releasing any information related to the activities, plans and operations associated with this support. Specific details and knowledge of the location, time and place of support activities associated with this US/Partner Nation(s) effort will be kept close hold and will only be shared with personnel who have a need-to-know.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: Reserved.

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: Reserved.

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training) : Reserved.

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: Reserved.

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training: Reserved.

1.6.20 Overseas Training Requirements:

1.6.20.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling: Reserved.

1.6.20.2 SERE Training: Reserved.

1.6.21 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: Reserved.

1.6.21.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: Reserved.

1.6.21.2 Vetting: The Contractor company and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the US Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, then that is grounds for termination of the contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the US Embassy in the country of performance. Vetting will coordinated through the US Embassy's DOW Security Cooperation Office (SCO) in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company is found to be barred from performing services for the Government; this finding is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.6.21.3 Installation Access to DOW Facility or Host Nation Installation: Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S. citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR or KO), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or host nation equivalent. Access to Antigua and Barbuda military installations is restricted to local nationals only.

1.6.21.4 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOW Facility: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employees performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.21.5 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples: Reserved.

1.6.21.6 Medical Travel Requirement: Reserved.

1.6.22 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT): Upon award of this contract, or employment of new personnel, the Contractor shall enter Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract into the SPOT database who meet one of the following conditions:

a. All U.S. citizens and third country national (TCN) personnel who travel into the USSOUTHCOM AOR for periods of performance anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days.

b. Third Country Nationals (TCN), Host Nation (HN) or Local Nationals (LN) who reside with or work in the immediate vicinity of US forces and/or civilian DOD personnel for periods of performance anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days of the period of the contract performance.

c. Private security Contractors and contingency Contractor personnel authorized to carry weapons regardless of proximity to U.S. Armed Forces or DOD Civilian personnel and regardless of the length of the anticipated period of performance.

d. Contractor and subcontractor personnel with a place of performance in the continental United States, including the USSOUTHCOM Headquarters and Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S) Headquarters, that may, within the terms of the contract, deploy to the USSOUTHCOM AOR for periods anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days.

e. The COR or KO will approve all employees in the SPOT database and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) is generated to the Contractor on each employee. The signed LOA is required prior to travel to, from, or within the USSOUTHCOM AOR. The LOA will identify any additional authorizations, privileges, or Government support to which Contractor personnel are entitled under this contract. The LOA will be regenerated by the Contractor upon expiration of the LOA. Changes to the status of individual personnel relating to their in-theater arrival date and their duty location, to include closing out the trip with their proper status (e.g., mission complete, wounded, etc.) shall be annotated within the SPOT database in accordance with the timeliness established in the SPOT business rules. Information and standards for the SPOT system is posted on the U.S. Government Foreign Clearance Guide website at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm for the country of employment. Access to SPOT is https://spot.dmdc.mil.

1.6.23 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.6.23.1 (OCONUS - Host Nation) Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) – Article 590: Temporary Installation, Article 445: Generators, Article 250: Grounding and Bonding and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10: Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

1.6.24 Environmental Compliance: Reserved.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1 Area of Responsibility. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

2.1.2. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.3. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.4. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

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

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

2.1.7. Foreign National. A foreign national is not a U.S. citizen. Green card holders are also identified as foreign nationals. A foreign national is further categorized as either a third country national or a local national based on the person’s citizenship and location of performance of duty.

2.1.8. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.9. Local National. Local nationals are foreign nationals who are citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.10. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.11. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.12. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.13. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.14. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.15. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.16. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.17. Third Country National. Third country nationals are foreign nationals who are not citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.18. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

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

2.1.10. Operations Security (OPSEC). A security program involving primarily the protection of unclassified sensitive information and the implementation of measures to preclude unauthorized disclosures.

2.2 Acronyms:

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PART 3

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Property (GFP), and Government Furnished Services (GFS)

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: Reserved.

3.2. Facilities: Reserved.

3.3 Utilities: Reserved.

3.4 Equipment: Reserved.

3.5 Materials: Reserved.

3.6 Common Access Cards (CAC): Reserved.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Facility Security Clearance: Reserved.

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide fuel for refueling operations of four (4) 5 KW generators. The generators shall be fully operational throughout the entirety of the period of performance.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall, provide, deliver four (4) 5KW generators, set up, take down, and perform maintenance on the material listed in 4.3. Power generation units shall be fully operational and delivered with a full tank of fuel, and include maintenance as required and daily refueling as part of the contract.

4.5. Insurance: Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance. The Contractor shall acquire, by means of an insurance policy or a self-insurance program, workers’ compensation coverage required by the DBA. This applies to any contractor, either from a local country or from any other country. Contractors shall submit a copy of the insurance policy to the KO or COR within 15 days after contract award. For more information to: http//www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/I

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks: The Contractor shall provide non-personal to the Government with rental of power generation equipment capable of generating constant 5 KW of power during the period of performance and location stipulated in this PWS. All equipment shall be delivered with a full tank of fuel to start the mission and shall include refueling as part of the contract throughout the contract performance period. The contractor shall accomplish services in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Tasks consist of the following:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall deliver four (4) 5 KW power generation units capable of providing the power requirements during the entire period of performance at the location and date specified on this PWS. The contractor will comply with all performance objectives as specified in Attachment 1 (Performance Requirements Summary) of this PWS.

5.1.1 Equipment delivery:

5.1.1.1 Equipment delivery: The contractor shall deliver four (4) 5-kilowatt (KW) power generation units to Sauce, Peru. All units shall be new, fully operational, and compliant with applicable safety and performance specifications. Delivery shall be completed no later than the agreed contractual delivery date.

a. STD: All power generation units must arrive at the designated locations in operational condition and ready for immediate use.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): 100% units functional upon delivery

5.1.2 Equipment Installation:

5.1.2.1 Equipment installation: The contractor shall install all generators with all necessary electrical panels and grounding to ensure a safe connection is achieved. Generators must be located at a safe distance from tents (minimum of 20 feet) and be isolated from the public.

a. STD: All power generation units shall be safely installed and generate the manufacturer’s rated output of 5 KW.

AQL: Safety Compliance: 100% of installations meet all safety requirements.

5.1.3 Electrical distribution:

5.1.3.1 Electrical distribution panel installation: The Contractor shall install electrical distribution panels. The contractor shall ensure that all electrical wiring, cables, and conductors associated with the generator installation are fully protected from physical damage, environmental exposure, and accidental contact.

a. STD: All electrical wiring, cables, and conductors must be fully protected from physical damage, environmental hazards, and accidental contact.

AQL: Protection: 100% of all wiring, cables, and conductors are fully protected and free from exposure.

b. STD: All electrical distribution panels must be installed correctly and safely.

AQL: Installation Accuracy: 100% of panels installed to standard.

5.1.4 Equipment Refuel

5.1.4.1 Equipment refuel operations: Equipment shall be delivered with a full tank of fuel to start the mission and shall include daily refueling as part of the contract throughout the contract performance period. Contractor shall refuel all generators twice daily between the hours of 08:00am – 10:00am and 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

a. STD: All generators must arrive on-site with a full tank of fuel.

AQL: 100% of the generators delivered with a full tank of fuel

b. STD: All generators must be refueled twice every day.

AQL: 100% of the generators refueled twice daily

c. STD: Refueling must be conducted within the specified time windows: 08:00-10:00 and 18:00-20:00.

AQL – 100% of refueling within designated time blocks

5.1.5 On-site Instructions:

5.1.5.1 On-site operating instructions: At the start of the performance period, the contractor must provide comprehensive on-site instruction to all designated Government personnel on the safe and proper operation of the power generation units. The contractor shall provide a complete, legible operating manual (physical or digital) must be provided for each generator unit delivered. The manual must be in English and contain all manufacturer specifications, operating procedures, and safety warnings. The Contractor shall provide the KO or COR with a trouble call number and alternate call number that is available 24/7 during the contract duration.

a. STD: On-site instructions on proper equipment operation must be provided to designated personnel.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.1.6 Equipment capability:

5.1.6.1 Equipment output capability: Power generation units must provide the capability to power either US equipment (110V) or European equipment (220V) in order to be able to connect lights and small electronics. Generator must be capable of producing constant and stable electricity at a minimum of 90% of its rated maximum capacity.

a. STD: All power generation units must be capable of providing both 110V and 220V power output.

AQL: Voltage versatility: 100% of units are confirmed to have dual-voltage capability.

b. STD: All units must produce sustained and stable power output must be no less than 90% of the manufacturer's rated maximum capacity.

AQL: Power Output: 0 defects.

5.1.7 Equipment maintenance and repairs

5.1.7.1 Equipment sustained readiness: The Contractor shall provide a service technician(s) capable of repairing unit/s at any time during the performance period for any non-scheduled required maintenance. Technician(s) shall be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and shall be on-site within two (2) hours of initial trouble call made by the COR. All parts used or replaced by technicians shall be part of the maintenance and service package and provided to the Government at no additional cost. Contractor shall also provide maintenance service package for scheduled services at the location and dates specified in Attachment 3. The Service Technician shall notify the COR by phone and with a written detailed explanation to follow if units cannot be restored to operational status within a 4-hour period after arrival on-site.

a. STD: A service technician must be on-site within two hours of a trouble call from the COR.

AQL: Response Time: 100% on-time arrival.

b. STD: The technician must restore the unit to full operational status within four hours of arrival.

AQL: Repair Time: 95% of non-scheduled repairs are completed within 4 hours of arrival.

5.1.8 Equipment Replacement

5.1.8.1 Equipment replacement: The Contractor shall provide replacement units if he/she determines that repairs will take longer than 4 hours to repair. Replacement units will be provided within 6 hours of determining that a unit cannot be repaired within the 4-hour period.

a. STD: Replacement unit must be delivered and operational on-site within six hours of determination.

AQL: Replacement Timeliness: 100% on-time delivery.

5.1.9 Equipment Inspection:

5.1.9.1 Equipment joint inspection: At the commencement of the contract, the COR and a trained US Government representative will conduct a joint initial equipment inspection with the Contractor to verify the equipment is fully mission-capable and free from defects. A full inspection report, documenting compliance with each item on the 'Initial Acceptance Checklist,' will be delivered by the Contractor to the COR within two business days of the inspection.

a. STD: A joint initial inspection must be conducted with the contractor, the OCR and Government Representative.

AQL: 100% Compliant

5.1.10 Equipment Removal

5.1.10.1 Equipment removal from site: The contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule the removal of all power generation units and associated equipment at the conclusion of the contract period. The contractor shall safely de-install and remove all power generation units, distribution panels, wiring, cables, and any other associated equipment provided under the contract. The site shall be left clean and free of debris.

a. STD: All contractor equipment must be removed from the site no later than the final day of the contract.

AQL: Timeliness: 100% of equipment is removed by the contract end date.

b. STD: The area where the equipment was located must be returned to its original condition, free of all contractor-generated waste, debris, and fuel or fluid spills.

AQL: Cleanliness: The site must be 100% free of contractor debris upon final inspection.

5.2 Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance:

5.2.1 Contractor acquired insurance coverage: The Contractor shall acquire, by means of an insurance policy or a self-insurance program, workers’ compensation coverage required by the DBA. This applies to any contractor, either from Antigua and Barbuda or from any other country. Contractor shall submit a copy of the insurance policy to the KO upon contract award. For further information go to website: http//www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/isdba/htm AQL: 100% Compliant

a. STD: The contractor must secure a valid DBA-compliant workers' compensation insurance policy or have a Government-approved self-insurance program in place throughout the entire duration of the contract performance period.

AQL: Continuous Coverage: 100% compliance.

5. 3 Service Contract Reporting (SCR): Reserved.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.1.1 DOW Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines

6.1.2 AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

6.1.3 Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for CAC Credentialing Access for Uncleared Contractors

6.1.4 DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

6.1.5 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

6.1.6 Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)

6.1.7 AR 735-5, Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability

6.1.8 DODD 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management

6.1.9 DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

6.1.10 AR 25-2, Information Assurance

6.1.11 DODI 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces

6.1.12 USSOUTHCOM SC Regulation 40-501, Medical Suitability Screening Regulation

6.1.13 DODI 2000.16 DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program

6.1.14 AR 530-1 Operations and Signal Security - Operations Security

6.1.15 FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991)

6.1.16 U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) – Article 590: Temporary Installation, Article 445: Generators, Article 250: Grounding and Bonding

6.1.17 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10: Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers

6.1.18 International Fire Code (IFC)

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1 Attachments:

7.1.1 Attachment 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.1.2 Attachment 2 – Deliverables Schedule

7.1.3 Attachment 3 – Table 1

7.2 Technical Exhibits:

7.2.1 Technical Exhibit 1 – Estimated Workload Data

ATTACHMENT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The standard should relate to timeliness, quality, or quantity (metrics) of service required by the Contractor is stated in the PWS verbiage. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

PRS #1

Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.222-50 c The United States Government has adopted a policy prohibiting trafficking in persons including the trafficking-related activities of this clause.

100% Compliance

PRS # 2

Equipment delivery: The contractor shall deliver four (4) 5-kilowatt (KW) power generation units, with four (4) units delivered to Sauce, Peru. All units shall be new, fully operational, and compliant with applicable safety and performance specifications. Delivery shall be completed no later than the agreed contractual delivery date.

PWS para. 5.1.1

PRS # 3

Equipment installation: The contractor shall install all generators with all necessary electrical panels and grounding to ensure a safe connection is achieved. Generators must be located at a safe distance from tents (minimum of 20 feet) and be isolated from the public.

PWS Para 5.1.2

PRS # 4

Electrical distribution: The Contractor shall install electrical distribution panels. The contractor shall ensure that all electrical wiring, cables, and conductors associated with the generator installation are fully protected from physical damage, environmental exposure, and accidental contact.

PWS Para 5.1.3

a. All electrical wiring, cables, and conductors must be fully protected from physical damage, environmental hazards, and accidental contact.

b. All electrical distribution panels must be installed correctly and safely.

a. Protection: 100% of all wiring, cables, and conductors are fully protected and free from exposure.

b. Installation Accuracy: 100% of panels installed to standard.

PRS # 5

Equipment refuel: Equipment shall be delivered with a full tank of fuel to start the mission and shall include daily refueling as part of the contract throughout the contract performance period. Contractor shall refuel all generators twice daily between the hours of 08:00am – 10:00am and 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

PWS Para 5.1.4

a. All generators must arrive on-site with a full tank of fuel.

b. All generators must be refueled twice every day.

c. Refueling must be conducted within the specified time windows: 08:00am – 10:00am and 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

a. AQL: 100% of the generators delivered with a full tank of fuel

b. AQL: 100% of the generators refueled twice daily

c. AQL – 100% of refueling within designated time blocks

PRS # 6

On-site instructions: At the start of the performance period, the contractor must provide comprehensive on-site instruction to all designated Government personnel on the safe and proper operation of the power generation units.

PWS Para 5.1.5

PRS # 7

Equipment capability: Power generation units must provide the capability to power either US equipment (110V) or European equipment (220V) in order to be able to connect lights and small electronics. Generator must be capable of producing constant and stable electricity at a minimum of 90% of its rated maximum capacity.

PWS Para 5.1.6

a. All power generation units must be capable of providing both 110V and 220V power output.

b. All units must produce sustained and stable power output must be no less than 90% of the manufacturer's rated maximum capacity.

a. Voltage versatility: 100% of units are confirmed to have dual-voltage capability.

b. Power Output: 0 defects.

PRS # 8

Equipment maintenance and repairs: The Contractor shall provide a service technician(s) capable of repairing unit/s at any time during the performance period for any non-scheduled required maintenance. Technician(s) shall be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and shall be on-site within two (2) hours of initial trouble call made by the COR.