AttachmentC_SeedTO_PWS_13Apr16.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT REDUCTION IV

AFGHANISTAN

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

13 April 2016

1.0 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE. The objective of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is for the Contractor under the International Remediation and Environmental Services (IRES) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) to safely and efficiently conduct environmental footprint reduction operations and supporting activities throughout Afghanistan.

2.0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION. As a result of the drawdown of military operations in Afghanistan 60 or more camps and bases throughout Afghanistan require downsizing and environmental footprint reduction. Additionally, the U.S. military has closed up to 700 facilities to date; however, many of the closures occurred without the disposing of the camp or base environmental footprint. The primary objective of this PWS is for the Contractor to reduce the environmental footprint of specific facilities within Afghanistan as authorized by the Contracting Officer (KO). Environmental footprint reduction may include, but shall not be limited to, the demilitarization of relocate-able buildings (RLB), Tension Fabric Structures (TFS), T-wall barriers, Hercules Engineering Solutions Consortium (HESCO) barriers, miscellaneous concrete and/or steel structures, and other regulated materials (ORM) (which may consist of black-water lagoons, petroleum products, petroleum tanks and tank farms, paints, burn pits, etc.). The Contractor may be required to consolidate, transport, or relocate facilities or items listed above. The Contractor shall dispose of all debris materials as necessary. Since originally constructed, the facilities have likely been modified several times. The description and condition of facilities will differ from camp-to-camp due to the nature of how the facilities were constructed and used.

2.1 Site Locations. The locations requiring environmental footprint reduction may be throughout Afghanistan in and around FOBs. Specific locations shall be as determined by the KO.

2.2 Environmental Footprint Reduction (EFR) Teams. It is envisioned that the Contractor would most efficiently and safely perform fieldwork (i.e., environmental footprint reduction operations and supporting activities) via Environmental Footprint Reduction (EFR) teams similar in size to a military platoon element, approximately 30 personnel, which includes Contractor provided security, medic, and safety personnel. The Contractor will receive task guidance in the form of work order requests from the various customers forward including USAFOR-A. The work order request will flow to through the Government PDT to be reviewed for appropriateness and for prioritization, and to the Contractor for execution. The Contractor shall then execute the requirement void of Government involvement other than QA inspections. The Contractor shall have the capability to decrease or increase the number of teams as dictated by the operational tempo (OPTEMPO), during the execution of this task order, as authorized by the KO. Suggested team composition is described under Section 4.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS herein.

2.3 Performance Period. The base period of this task order shall be comprised of a 5 month period and a 7 month period required by funding agency restrictions. The 5 month period will begin following task order award and phase-in period. (unless terminated earlier by the Contracting Officer (KO)) commencing upon task order award.

At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, the period of performance will be extended to include a 60 day phase in period to occur in the first two months following task order award and a 60 day phase out period following the end of the 12 month field period. If both a phase in period and a phase out period is required, the performance period will comprise 16 months. However, the performance period during which EFR teams will be active and on-site is anticipated to run one year.

This task order will include one optional 12 month extension.

Contractor will be bound by FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services and will be subject to a six month extension of services if requested by the Contracting Officer.

2.4 Potential for Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) Contamination. Many camp and base facilities constructed in Afghanistan to support military operations were constructed under high threat conditions without full consideration for Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) contamination at the locations. As a result, explosive remnants of war (ERW) including unexploded ordnance (UXO) as well as munitions debris (MD) may exist within the facility boundaries; however, any MEC to be encountered should be considered incidental to the environmental footprint reduction process. That is, the primary intent of environmental footprint reduction is not Battle Area Clearances or demining; however, the Contractor must be able to operate in potentially MEC contaminated areas. Normally, when they are available, EOD assets will be used to dispose of MEC and ERW items that are encountered; however, the Contractor may be directed to dispose of MEC and ERW encountered should disposal by EOD not be possible. The potential for MEC contamination may vary tremendously from location to location, and within a single location itself. For example, MEC contamination within HESCO barriers or constructed berms may be significantly higher than surrounding areas, particularly those that have been inhabited and used over the years. Additionally, many facilities that have been in place for many years during ongoing military operations in Afghanistan have over time have taken indirect fire (IDF). The types of MEC that may be encountered also varies, most of which originating from previous training, but some from the Russian-Afghani War and other conflicts that have taken place in the region. Due to the history of the region encountering incidental landmines or ICM submunitions cannot be discounted; to date, no MEC have been encountered since EFR began in 2013. In summary many facilities could still contain explosive hazards through primarily through UXO (a form of MEC) contamination.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Performance Requirements Summary. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) serves to delineate desired outcomes and associated requirements for this task order. Inherent to performance-based work is the establishment of measurable performance standards. Accordingly, PWS Attachment 1 - Performance Requirements Summary for Performance Assessment Record (PAR) summarizes specific performance objectives, standards and acceptable quality levels (AQL), monitoring methods and contractor incentives and disincentives for work of this PWS.

3.2 Work will be undertaken in a highly dynamic environment. The Contractor will be expected to coordinate all activities with the CEHNC Project Manager or the Government designated authority for remote locations, i.e., during EFR teams operations. While working on military installations, the Contractor shall coordinate all aspects of EFR team operations services, schedules, and disposal activities with the Base Operations Cell (Mayor’s Cell) or tenant or other units as required. The Contractor onsite management team should be staffed appropriately for the teams to handle the requirements of the full performance work statement.

3.3 Quality Control/Quality Management.

3.3.1 Task Order Quality Management. Quality Management (QM) shall be conducted by the Contractor in accordance with AMAS because of the potential for MEC contamination. Normally the Contractor performs Quality Control (QC) while the Government performs Quality Assurance (QA). Quality Management as given by AMAS differs from this in that the Contractor’s QM consists of both QC and what is referred to as internal QA. What AMAS refers to as external QA are functions normally conducted by the Government as simply “QA”. These differences are largely in the nomenclature. The Contractor shall implement QM processes as defined in a Quality Management Plan (QMP) which will take the place of the more conventional Quality Control Plan (QCP) typically called. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all work under the contract is of the quality that meets or exceeds contract requirements. The QMP shall be detailed and comprehensive and shall cover all aspects of the task order activities impacting quality of deliverables and services. The Contractors QMP shall be included in the Work Plan (WP). The Contractor shall ensure that QM documentation is maintained and provided in the Site Specific Final Report.

3.3.2 Quality Assurance. The Government will perform quality assurance (QA) of the Contractor's performance under this task order using the method of surveillance specified in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and as specified in AMAS, as applicable. The specific surveillance tasks performed under the surveillance plan will be defined following acceptance of the QMP. The Government reserves the right to modify the surveillance tasks in the QASP at any time. The Government reserves the right to perform QA inspections at any time. QA failure can be defined as workmanship or work products not complying with the Work Plan (WP), Performance Work Statement (PWS), or not meeting project needs and/or objectives. Failure can also be defined as workmanship not complying with basic safety concepts and other industry safety practices. If any Government QA review identifies a process failure or a work product failure, the Contractor will be issued a Corrective Action Request (CAR). The Contractor shall provide a Corrective Action Plan and full documentation detailing the root cause of the failure, why it was not detected in the Contractor’s QC Program, and how the problem was corrected.

3.4 Afghanistan Workweek.

For Contractor employees except LNs. The workweek for Contractor employees in Afghanistan is based on 6 days per week, 10 to12 hours per day. Unless directed otherwise, all employees shall be required to work a minimum of 6 days a week (i.e., 40 hours of straight time and, 32 hours of overtime, not to exceed 72 hours total per week), with one day of rest. For operations, the Contractor can assume that the work will start approximately at 0600 hours and will end approximately 1700 hours (during the winter, hours worked will be dependent on the hours of daylight for safe operations and thus the Contractor should assume approximately no more than 12 hours per day per employee). The Afghanistan day off is usually Friday; therefore, normally, no training or operations should be planned on this day.

For LNs. The workweek for Contractor employees in Afghanistan is based on 6 days per week, 8 to 10 hours per day. Unless directed otherwise, all employees shall be required to work a minimum of 6 days a week (i.e., 40 hours of straight time and, 8 hours of overtime, for a total of 48 hours per week minimum and not to exceed 48 hours total per week), with one day of rest. For operations, the Contractor can assume that the work will start approximately at 0800 hours and will end approximately 1630 hours (during the winter, hours worked will be dependent on the hours of daylight for safe operations and thus the Contractor should assume approximately no more than 8 hours per day per employee). Time to process in through the entry control point in the morning and afternoon is not factored into the billable daily work schedule. The Afghanistan day off is usually Friday; therefore, normally, no training or operations should be planned on this day and the day off of local nationals is also normally on Friday. For the Afghanistan Ramandan, approximately 30 days, workweek is based upon 4-6 hours per day (i.e., 20 hours of straight time and 4 hours of overtime, for a 24 hours per week minimum and not to exceed 36 hours total per week) , with one day of rest. For operations, the Contractor can assume that the work will start approximately at 0800 hours and end approximately at 1200. The LN’s holidays are not factored into the billable holidays.

3.5 Ordnance and Explosives. All MEC, ERW, and UXO are all safety hazards and may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to military and contractor personnel. All activities involving work in areas potentially containing these hazards shall be conducted in full compliance with the most current Afghanistan Mine Action Standards (AMAS), as applicable. The KO will direct which versions of AMAS govern. United Nations Mine Action Coordination Center Afghanistan (UNMACCA) clearance certificates may be available for specific areas that the Contractor may be working in. In some instances; however, the Contractor may be required to obtain clearance certificates after confirming that all explosive hazards have been removed in the process of environmental footprint reduction.

3.6 Chemical Warfare Materiel (CWM). The sites requiring environmental footprint reduction are not suspected of containing CWM. White phosphorous munitions may be encountered but are not regarded as CWM. However, if the Contractor identifies or suspects unknown liquid filled munitions, the Contractor shall immediately withdraw upwind from the work area and contact the Theater Mine Action Center (T-MAC) or other designated entity. The Contractor shall secure the immediate area using two personnel located upwind of the suspect CWM and request direction from the KO and the Theater Mine Action Center (T-MAC), or other designated entity. Reporting channels will also follow local command policies. Additional reporting instructions are contained in CEMP-CE Memorandum, Notification Procedures for Discovery of Recovered Chemical Warfare Materiel (RCWM) During US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Projects.

3.7 Improved Conventional Munitions. Improved Conventional Munitions (ICM) may be encountered. If suspect ICM are encountered during any phase of site activities, the Contractor shall immediately take action to secure the area and contact the T-MAC, or other designated entity for disposition instructions.

3.8 Unless directed otherwise by the KO, Contractor U.S. personnel newly deploying to Afghanistan shall be required to report to the appropriate/approved CONUS Replacement Center(s) (CRC) for in processing at date(s) to be determined by the KO prior to deployment. Permanent U.S. employee departure from Afghanistan, whether from completion of work or otherwise, shall require out-processing through the CRC as well.

The Contractor shall be mobilized and operational no later than 35 days from Notice to Proceed, CRC schedules permitting. Mobilization of individuals or groups of personnel will be performed during the provided 60 day phase in period as specified in section 2.3 Performance Period of this document.

3.9 All personnel in theater will receive danger and post differential premiums. Contractor proposed firm fixed prices shall account for all such pay. Labor not performed in theater shall not include these premiums. Post differential pay commences after 42 consecutive days in theater, and is retroactive. Local hire employees or local sub-contract employees will not qualify for pay premiums. The Contractor shall submit a salary pay scale that includes regular, overtime and all premium pay. The salary rate will be based on one year (365 days) and will be prorated for any part of a year worked. The use of a salary pay scale will eliminate the need to keep track of hours worked. The salary rate shall be clearly broken out showing how it was developed – to include the base rate, adjusting for the premiums and uplifts, and other indirect costs (which all shall be clearly identified/broken out in the cost proposal and how they were applied (additionally, the Contractor will provide what the indirect rate is based on and any additional documentation – i.e. approved forward pricing agreement, DCAA audit, etc.). The rates in the base contract are the maximum rates that the Contractor may bill the Government unless the base rates used fall below the SCA wage determination for the area.

3.10 Compensation for Mobilization and Demobilization of Contractor Personnel. Other than initial mobilization cost, only Contractor personnel that have been in theater a minimum of 6 months shall qualify for Government provided compensation for mobilization cost, and only Contractor personnel that have been in theater a minimum of 12 months shall qualify for Government provided compensation for demobilization cost unless these requirements cannot be meet due to Contractor employee illness, or other unavoidable situations subject to KO approval, or remaining task order performance period would prevent meeting the requirements.

3.11 Home Leave Policy: The Contractor’s Home Leave policy shall be at the Contractor’s discretion providing that the Contractor manages and maintains a 90% operational strength throughout the life of the task order. Contractor Home Leave costs shall not be a billable expense and no mobilization or demobilization costs associated with Home Leave will be allowable.

3.12 PWS Attachment 2 CENTCOM Clauses gives specific clauses and general requirements pertaining to work of this task order. The Contractor shall comply with all such clauses and requirements.

3.13 Physical Security. For EFR team operations services on military installations the Government may be able to provide security. However, the Contractor shall provide security in the event that the Government cannot. Physical security may require Afghanistan Personnel Protection Force (APPF) support as required by the Afghanistan Government.

3.13.1 The Contractor shall only utilize approved Private Security Companies (PSC) licensed to operate in Afghanistan when required. The Contractor shall provide a Security Manager that is in charge of the oversight of all security operations for work of this task order. The Security Manager shall have a minimum SECRET security clearance and shall coordinate with the host base’s Force Protection Office, JDOC/BDOC/TOC, as required to adequately address physical security and to request QRF/MEDEVAC support as situations warrant. Contractor is responsible for providing all training and paperwork required to provide proof of and maintain required clearance levels.

*A security clearance is required for this task order. The clearance level required will be determined by the User Agency. A DD254, Contract Security Classification Specification, is required for this task order. No classified work is authorized without an approved DD 254 and the appropriate personnel and facility security clearance. Personnel security clearances will be obtained by the Contractor in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Facility security clearances will be obtained by the User Agency Security Office.*

3.13.2 Licensed security firms and security personnel working in Afghanistan will be authorized to carry a sidearm and M4/M16, or equivalent, if properly qualified, and the qualification has been documented. It is anticipated that weapons and ammunition will be provided by the Contractor. The security provider will be required to comply with all US military standards required to operate as an armed contractor in Afghanistan, i.e. Armed Contractor Oversight Directorate (ACOD) packet requirements when applicable. The Contractor may have to coordinate EFR team security requirements with the APPF.

3.13.3 Where required to provide physical security the Contractor shall provide weapons, tactical equipment and ammunition as necessary to meet security requirements. When supporting EFR team security requirements the Contractor will ensure all measures are fully coordinated to meet APPF requirements. Minimum requirements for weapons and tactical equipment, and ammunition standards will be adhered to. Security guards and supervisors will, when applicable, have a minimum of: 1 AK47 each, 180 rounds of ammunition each, and 1 set of Night Visions Goggles (NVGs) with extra batteries (NVGs can be handed off to next shift). Each security position will also have radio communication capability with the security supervisor. When applicable, the Security Manager will have communication capability with the base Force Protection Office (FPO).

3.13.4 Contractor provided security staffing shall be as necessary to meet project security requirements taking into account home leave, attrition and other staffing considerations.

3.14 Evacuations: Evacuations, if required, shall be in accordance with the Contractor’s approved Work Plan, DFARS Clause 252.225-7040 Paragraph M, and shall be coordinated with FPO.

3.15 Property Control and Management. The Contractor shall provide property control and management support in accordance with PWS Attachment 3 Government Furnished Property and as required by the Contracting Officer or the Government Property Administrator. To this end, the Contractor shall be required to designate a project Property Manager whom shall work closely with the Government Property Administrator, and shall be required to track and account for all project Government Property (GP), and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) in Afghanistan which the Contractor procured in support of the task order. The Contractor Property Manager shall at a minimum be Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA) but the Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM) is preferred. The Contractor Property Manager must have 3-5 years of property management experience on US Government projects, and a familiarity with asset management software for property and materials). Contractor Owned Property is to be managed separately from all GP (to include contractor acquired property under a CPFF task). The Contractor Property Manager shall maintain accounting documentation regarding the issuance of all Government Property, and Contractor Acquired Property to Contractor employees, or subcontractors, and shall coordinate with the Government Property Administrator as applicable.

3.15.1 Government Property that is issued to the Contractor shall be hand receipted to the Contractor in the performance of this work effort. See PWS Attachment 4 GFE/GFP Furnished in Support Of Environmental Footprint Reduction Operations, Afghanistan for GP to be issued to the Contractor. Selected property and equipment may be transferred to other projects at the discretion of the Government. Replacements for transferred equipment and property shall be addressed at the time of the transfer.

3.15.2 The Contractor shall manage, maintain and repair, as required, all government property provided to the Contractor in a manner which minimizes equipment downtime thereby ensuring that the equipment is fully operational to the greatest extent possible. Procurement and maintenance of equipment that is not provided by the Government shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

3.15.3 The Government Hand Receipt Officer or Contracting Officer shall provide disposition instructions for Government Furnished Property, Government Furnished Equipment and Contractor Acquired Property, as applicable. Deviations from the issued disposition instructions shall be at the financial risk of the Contractor. Disposition of Contractor Owned Property (not Contractor Acquired Property) is at the discretion of the Contractor.

3.16 The Contractor shall maintain a purchasing and distribution system as required to achieve project objectives.

3.17 New labor categories may be proposed as required by the Contractor. These requests shall be justified as to need for the position and the appropriateness of the proposed labor rate. The Government will review these requests for inclusion in the task order.

3.18 Installation Access. Refer to Attachment 6 NATO/ISAF Annex B to IHQ FRAGO 067-2014 – 18 MAY 14 for installation access to Military Installations, Bases, and Project Sites in Afghanistan.

4.0 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED SUPPORT.

4.1 Government Provided Support on BAF. On BAF and KAF, the Contractor shall provide all management and logistical support with the exception of that specifically listed below.

4.1.1 Utilities: Prime power, potable water, wastewater disposal, trash disposal, western style field latrines and hand-washing stations.

4.1.2 CAC and Afghanistan theater specific cards (note, the CAC and Afghanistan theater specific cards shall be returned by Contractor employees upon completion of project work, typically during out-processing in Afghanistan or at the CRC this item is rate-able in CPARS),

4.1.3 Army & Air Force Exchange Service Facilities (Military Exchange) (including rationed items).

4.1.4 Military Banking Facilities and Finance and Accounting Office (F&AO),

4.1.5 Commissary (including rationed items),

4.1.6 Morale, Welfare, and Recreational Facilities (i.e., clubs, theatres, gyms, etc.),

4.1.7 Purchase of petroleum and oil products for rental and/or Government vehicles (See AR 215-8),

4.1.8 Billets, if available,

4.1.9 Messing facilities,

4.1.10 Customs Exemption,

4.1.11 Emergency Medical/Dental services (the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for emergency medical/dental services provided),

4.1.12 Military Postal Service (APO) (available to U.S. citizens only), and

4.2 Government Provided Support on Other U.S. Installations in Afghanistan. Government provided support on other US installations in Afghanistan (i.e., other than BAF/KAF) will consist primarily of that provided by the US Army’s Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), if any support is provided at all. Contractor shall be completely self-sufficient when support is not available.

5.0 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED SUPPORT.

5.1 Unless specified otherwise in this PWS herein, the Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, material, and supplies needed to perform task order requirements. Contractor provided equipment may include, but is not limited to, vehicles, security equipment and weapons, material handling equipment (MHE), heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozers, front-end loaders, tracked excavators, etc.), and other equipment to be utilized at the designated work locations. The Contractor shall provide for the maintenance and repair of the equipment in a manner which minimizes equipment downtime. Equipment procurement shall be subject to Contracting Officer authorization as dictated by the needs of the project.

5.2 The Contractor shall coordinate logistics issues affecting safety and security as required.

5.3 The Contractor’s Project Manager (PM) staff shall be located at BAF to manage the project and perform property control functions, unless directed otherwise.

5.4 The Project Management team forward, suggested to include the Project Manager, Operations Manager, Resource Manager, Safety Officer, and at least one team leader per team, all personnel will maintain a valid security clearance, minimum of secret.

5.5 The Contractor shall field EFR teams with team composition as determined by the Contractor, subject to specific requirements contained herein, e.g., medical staffing, etc., and may be tailored for specific work or location subject to Government approval. Local national personnel may be proposed for the positions on the EFR teams; however, it is highly recommended that OCNs be utilized due to the security and badging access to the various FOBs in and around Afghanistan. It is recommended that each EFR Team include the following personnel:

EFR Project Management Forward Suggested Staffing

EFR Team Suggested Staffing, per Team*

EFR Team Suggested MHE/Heavy Equipment Levels*

* Suggested EFR staffing and major equipment needs for each team is provided above:

* MHE/Heavy Equipment sizes to be determined by Contractor.

5.6 Environmental Footprint Reduction Desktop Survey and Reduction Authorization. Prior to conducting reduction of facilities or other EFR activities the Contractor shall perform a desktop survey of the work to be conducted, and shall obtain written authorization to perform the reduction from the designated entity(s) having authority over the facilities. The desktop survey shall research the area and the facilities to be reduced utilizing available information and resources to include area/facility history, base master plans, aerial imagery and other maps, as-built drawings, etc. In conducting the survey consideration shall be made for the potential for MEC contamination and other environmental hazards. All EFR operations and activities shall be coordinated with base operations and local support facilities.

5.7 MEC Disposition. While conducting EFR team operations services any MEC encountered will be reported to the Base Operations Cell, or T-MAC, or other designated entity for disposal by military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams, if available, or if required by the Base Operations Cell and authorized by the KO, the Contractor shall dispose of all MEC encountered in which case the Contractor shall plan on providing all donor explosives. The Contractor shall plan on being responsible for the storage of Class V materials on military installations where EOD support is not available. The Contractor will be responsible for accountability of Class V materials. The Contractor shall maintain a database that details all Class V ensuring accountability, receipts and dates of destruction. The database shall include the following data fields, but not limited to identification of each type, munitions received by DODIC (if military issued), date received, nomenclature, hazard code/division, United Nations organization serial number, net explosive weight, gross weight, date consumed/destroyed. In addition and upon completion of demolition operations, the Contractor shall be required to submit two demolition consumption reports (DA Form 5692-R and DA Form 4949) accounting for the Class V materials received within 24-hours.

5.8 The Contractor shall provide and maintain communication support for project activities to be supported by this task order. Communication support shall include, but not be limited to, providing any new equipment or systems, or infrastructure required to achieve reliable transfer of voice and data as required (VOIP with (256) area code (unlimited)). If new Contractor acquired data and voice communication equipment is required, it shall be subject to Government review and approval. In this regard, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Government prior to purchasing communication equipment. The Government shall provide communications security guidance and procedures, as required, to which the Contractor’s adherence shall be required. This is so the Government can ensure that the equipment will not interfere with the military’s equipment.

5.9 The Contractor shall provide all transportation for personnel to and from work sites. All non-tactical vehicles (NTV) operating on BAF LSA must be registered in accordance with prevailing registration requirements. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide general maintenance and services as required for government personnel use in support of task order objectives. Due to vehicle congestion on BAF and Command directives the Contractor should assume that the maximum number of vehicles that the Contractor will be allowed to register on BAF will be limited to a maximum of 4 vehicles. Furthermore, the number of vehicles will go down as drawdown policies are implemented (scope of drawdown is TBD).

5.10 The Contractor shall provide qualified medical staff and medics/paramedics in support of EFR operations. Contractor provided medical personnel shall be in compliance with applicable AMAS requirements because of the chance of encountering explosive hazards, i.e., landmines, UXO, etc.

5.11 All Contractor personnel in theater shall be equipped with individual body armor (IBA). The Contractor shall provide IBA to its employees unless otherwise provided for by the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing its non-U.S. deploying personnel with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for mine clearance work on this task order that is not issued by the CRC. For the purpose of this task order mine clearance PPE is not considered to be IBA. The Contractor may also be required to provide USACE personnel with IBA on a case by case basis.

5.12 The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government for the provision of emergency medical treatment and evacuation as required; however, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for emergency medical treatment and evacuation services provided.

5.13 In accordance with DoD Directive 4500.56, Paragraph E2.1.3, MilAir shall not be used if commercial airline or aircraft (including charter) service is reasonably available; i.e., able to meet the traveler's departure and/or arrival requirements in a 24-hour period, unless highly unusually circumstances present a clear and present danger, an emergency exists, use of MilAir is more cost-effective than commercial air, or other compelling operational considerations that make commercial air transportation unacceptable.

5.14 The Contractor shall be responsible for processing personnel, equipment and supplies through customs in designated locations to allow expeditious travel to Afghanistan and/or other locations as required by the Contracting Officer.

5.15 Unless specified otherwise by the KO, local nationals (LN) may be used by the Contractor to conduct EFR operations; however, LNs will not be permitted to reside on U.S. Government installations.

5.16 While Contractor personnel are off BAF or other U.S. installations the Contractor shall be responsible for the safety and security of its personnel at all times (i.e., 24/7) including security from the point of entry into Afghanistan to the work site and throughout the life cycle of the project. The Contractor shall only utilize approved Private Security Companies (PSC) licensed to operate in Afghanistan or comply with the APPF as required.

5.17 In the event that the Contractor is required to conduct MEC demolitions the Contractor shall provide security, transportation, storage and accounting for all donor explosives as required. The Contractor shall provide the means to re-supply Class V material to all worksites, as required.

5.18 The Contractor shall provide for the maintenance and repair of all equipment provided.

6.0 SPECIFIC TASKS.

6.1 (TASK 1) WORK PLAN (WP) AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP). This is a FIRM FIXED PRICE task.

Objective: Submit an acceptable Work Plan (WP) and Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in a timely and efficient manner that conforms to task requirements and applicable standards.

Performance Metric: The accuracy of the information provided within the document as well as the number of submissions required to obtain Government acceptance of the document will be evaluated and shall be the basis of the Contractor’s performance evaluation for this task.

Measurement Method: The Government will review the WP and APP for their ability to meet project objectives and for proper and safe application of procedures and equipment. The Government will review the WP and APP and provide comments to the Contractor, which will require a written response from the Contractor and/or possible changes to the WP and or APP, as applicable. The comments will focus primarily on compliance with the PWS and all references contained within. These comments are to be addressed. Additional comments may be provided for the Contractor’s review and consideration that relate to economy and efficiency, which the Contractor may choose to incorporate; however, the Contractor is responsible for any impact this may have, positive or negative. Performance is determined by the number of submissions required to attain an acceptable document in accordance with the attached table titled Performance Metrics for Performance Assessment Record (PAR).

Remedy: If non-compliance issues are noted, the Contractor shall revise and re-submit the WP/APP to address all comments requiring resolution to meet the task objective.

Incentives/Disincentives:

- Fewer submissions result in cost savings to Contractor.

- Efficient task completion minimizes overall cost to Contractor.

- Affects overall performance evaluation.

Specific Task Requirements: The WP shall be prepared generally in accordance with Data Item Description (DID) HNC-001.02 and EM 200-1-15 tailored to work of this task order to support EFR team operations services and associated activities. The WP shall describe the specific work proposed in order to meet the objectives and requirements of this PWS. The Contractor shall submit a project schedule, which demonstrates the ability to perform all tasks requirements within project timelines. The WP shall contain, at a minimum a Technical Management Plan, an Explosive Management Plan, an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) (in accordance with (IAW) EM 200-1-15 Section 4.5), which includes a Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP), an Environmental Protection Plan, a Quality Management Plan (QMP) conforming to AMAS, and a Project Management Plan conforming to DID HNC 012.01. The WP shall address explosive safety as it relates to project work. A waste management, recycling, and disposal subplan should be developed and included in the WP to address such activities. Other subplans or elements may be required as determined by the Contractor as necessary to support the Contractor’s technical approach. The Contractor will update the WP/APP and subplans as necessary as field conditions warrant at no additional cost to the Government. All revisions are subject to Contracting Officer approval.

6.1.1 The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price for a Work Plan/APP.

6.2 (TASK 2) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP). This is a FIRM FIXED PRICE task.

Objective: Submit an acceptable Property Management Plan (PMP) in a timely and efficient manner that conforms to task requirements and applicable standards, and IAW FAR Clause 52.245-1.

Performance Metric: The accuracy of the information provided within the document as well as the number of submissions required to obtain Government acceptance of the document will be evaluated and shall be the basis of the Contractor’s performance evaluation for this task.

Measurement Method: The Government will review the Property Management Plan for its ability to meet project objectives. Performance is determined by the number of submissions required to attain an acceptable document in accordance with the attached Performance Requirements Summary for Performance Assessment Record (PAR).

Remedy: If non-compliance issues are noted, the Contractor shall revise and re-submit the Property Management Plan to address all comments requiring resolution to meet the task objective.

Incentives/Disincentives:

- Fewer submissions result in cost savings to Contractor.

- Efficient task completion minimizes overall cost to Contractor.

- Affects overall performance evaluation.

Specific Task Requirements: The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a PMP detailing how the Contractor shall control, maintain, care for, and use Government Property (GP) and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) in its possession and control from the time of receipt until properly relieved of responsibility. This plan will address any sensitive items (e.g.: Night Vision Goggles, Weapons, Weapon Sights, GPS units, Satellite Phones, etc., as applicable) as well which shall be accounted for daily, monthly, and quarterly. The PMP shall be in accordance with FAR Clause 52.245-1, and 52.245-9, DFARS Clauses 252.211-7007, 252.245-7001, 252.245-7002, 252.245-7003, 252.245-7004, and DoDI 5000.64. See PWS Attachment 3 Government Furnished Property for additional requirements. Upon Government review and acceptance the PMP shall be incorporated into the task order and shall be fully executed by the Contractor. Upon Government intent to issue GP the Contractor shall submit an initial 100% complete physical inventory of all GP for incorporation into this task order. This includes property that is to be hand receipted down to subcontractors. Subsequent GP and CAP inventories shall be conducted as required by the approved PMP and Government Property Administrator. The Contractor will update the Property Management Plan as necessary or as conditions warrant at no additional cost to the Government. All revisions are subject to Contracting Officer approval.

6.2.1 The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price for a PMP.

6.3 (TASK 3) SITE SPECIFIC SECURITY PLAN. This is a FIRM FIXED PRICE task.

Objective: Submit an acceptable site specific Security Plan in a timely and efficient manner that conforms to task requirements and applicable standards.

Performance Metric: The accuracy of the information provided within the document as well as the number of submissions required to obtain Government acceptance of the document will be evaluated and shall be the basis of the Contractor’s performance evaluation for this task.

Measurement Method: The Government will review the site specific Security Plan for its ability to meet project objectives. Performance is determined by the number of submissions required to attain an acceptable document in accordance with the attached Performance Requirements Summary for Performance Assessment Record (PAR).

Remedy: If non-compliance issues are noted, the Contractor shall revise and re-submit the site specific Security Plan to address all comments requiring resolution to meet the task objective.

Incentives/Disincentives:

- Fewer submissions result in cost savings to Contractor.

- Efficient task completion minimizes overall cost to Contractor.

- Affects overall performance evaluation.

Specific Task Requirements: The Contractor shall prepare and document for approval a site specific Security Plan that covers security requirements. It shall be detailed enough to explain how security will be ensured for all personnel working under this task order or other personnel that may interface with the Contractor (i.e., Military, Civilian, or Customer personnel). It shall also explain how the Contractor’s security operations are related and associated with the APPF. The Contractor will update the Security Plan as necessary as field conditions warrant at no additional cost to the Government. All revisions are subject to Contracting Officer approval.

6.3.1 The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price for a site specific Security Plan.

6.4 Task 4 – MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION PLAN. This is a FIRM FIXED PRICE task.

Objective: Submit an acceptable Mobilization/Demobilization Plan in a timely and efficient manner that conforms to task requirements and applicable standards.

Performance Metric: The accuracy of the information provided within the document as well as the number of submissions required to obtain Government acceptance of the document will be evaluated and shall be the basis of the Contractor’s performance evaluation for this task.

Measurement Method: The Government will review the Mobilization/Demobilization Plan for its ability to meet project objectives. Performance is determined by the number of submissions required to attain an acceptable document in accordance with the attached Performance Requirements Summary for Performance Assessment Record (PAR).

Remedy: If non-compliance issues are noted, the Contractor shall revise and re-submit the Mobilization/Demobilization Plan to address all comments requiring resolution to meet the task objective.

Incentives/Disincentives:

- Fewer submissions result in cost savings to Contractor.

- Efficient task completion minimizes overall cost to Contractor.

- Affects overall performance evaluation.

Specific Task Requirements: The Contractor shall prepare and document for approval a Mobilization/ Demobilization Plan that covers mobilization and demobilization of personnel and equipment to meet project objectives. The Contractor will update the Mobilization/ Demobilization Plan as necessary as conditions warrant at no additional cost to the Government. All revisions are subject to Contracting Officer approval.

6.4.1 The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price for a Mobilization/Demobilization Plan.

6.5 (TASK 5) ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT REDUCTION (EFR) TEAM OPERATIONS SERVICES. This is a FIRM FIXED PRICE per EFR team per month task.

Objective: Perform Environmental Footprint Reduction (EFR) team operations services implemented through a work order fulfillment process at various specified camp and base locations within Afghanistan.

Performance Metric: Conformance with the Performance Work Statement will be determined by the Contractor’s ability to provide adequate equipment, and materials, as applicable, to meet project objectives and schedule.

Measurement Method: Completion of project objectives and meeting project schedule shall form the basis of measurement.

Remedy: If non-compliance issues are noted, the Contractor shall revise, re-submit, and/or redo work, as applicable at no additional cost to the Government.

Incentives/Disincentives:

- Efficient task completion minimizes overall cost to Contractor.

- Affects overall performance evaluation.

Specific Task Requirements: The Contractor shall provide EFR teams to perform EFR team operations services through a work order fulfillment process. These services can include, but are not limited to, the deconstruction of relocate-able buildings (RLB), Tension Fabric Structures (TFS), T-wall barriers, Hercules Engineering Solutions Consortium (HESCO) barriers, miscellaneous concrete and/or steel structures, black-water lagoons, petroleum tanks and tank farms. The Contractor may also be required to consolidate, transport, or relocate facilities or items listed. Work orders generated by USAFOR-A will provide specific locations and facilities requiring Contractor services. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to determine and implement the number of teams required to fulfill the requirement, subject to KO authorization. All work shall be in accordance with the approved WP/APP, Site Specific Security Plan, PMP, and AMAS requirements as applicable. PWS Sections 2.0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION, 3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 4.0 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED SUPPORT, 5.0 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED SUPPORT and subsections apply.

6.5.1 The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price per EFR team per month in accordance with the task table for EFR team operations services. The Contractor’s price shall account for and include all labor, mobilization/demobilization, transportation, and security associated with sustained EFR team operations services unless specifically provided for under a different task herein. All equipment requirements should be captured under Task 8 EFR Logistics and Additional Support. Additionally, proposed team prices shall include onsite field conducted project management. Additional project-wide management including corporate management should be captured under Task 10 Project Management. Anything not specifically listed as to be provided by the Government shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

6.6 TASK 6 – PERSONNEL MOBILIZATION.

Objective: Mobilize personnel and personal equipment (i.e., PPE, IBA, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner as required to meet project objectives.

Performance Metric: Conformance with the Performance Work Statement will be determined by the Contractor’s ability to provide adequate personnel to meet project objectives and schedule.

Measurement Method: Completion of project objectives and meeting project schedule shall form the basis of measurement.

Remedy: If non-compliance issues are noted, the Contractor shall revise, re-submit, and/or redo work, as applicable at no additional cost to the government.

Incentives/Disincentives:

- Efficient task completion minimizes overall cost to Contractor.

- Affects overall performance evaluation.

Specific Task Requirements: The Contractor shall mobilize personnel and personal equipment to Afghanistan for the purpose of conducting task order work. See Section 3.8 for mobilization time requirements. Contract employee Home Leave costs shall not be a billable expense under this task. Mobilization costs for personnel in theater less than 6 months do not qualify as a billable expense.

6.6.1 Subtask 6.1 – U.S. Personnel Mobilization. This is a FIRM FIXED PRICE per U.S. person task.

The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price complying with the JTR requirements, as applicable, for mobilizing U.S. personnel to Afghanistan. The Contractor’s prices for mobilization shall include all cost for mobilizing personnel and personal equipment to Afghanistan.

6.6.2 Subtask 6.2 – U.S. Personnel Mobilization within Afghanistan. This is a FIRM FIXED PRICE per U.S. person within Afghanistan task.

The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price complying with the JTR requirements, as applicable, for mobilizing U.S. personnel already in Afghanistan. The Contractor’s prices for mobilization shall include all cost for mobilizing personnel and personal equipment already in Afghanistan.

6.6.3 Subtask 6.3 – OCN Personnel Mobilization. This is a FIRM FIXED PRICE per OCN task.

The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price complying with the JTR requirements, as applicable, for mobilizing OCN personnel to Afghanistan.