PWS_HQS Pubs Depot Pullers 6 MAR 2025 Water Safety Program.pdf

Performance Work Statement Publications/Materials Pulling and Prepping for USACE Publications Depot

PR&C# W74RDV50651493

1 . BACKGROUND:

The US Army Corps of Engineers Publication Depot located at: 6810 Loisdale Road, Springfield, VA 22150, (Bay 9) has an annual requirement to prepare a high volume of publications/materials for shipment from the Depot to destinations across the Corps area.

During this period, there is a requirement for a surge of personnel to assist with this process.

2. SCOPE:

The Publications Depot has a requirement to fill approximately 350 orders each order containing up to 20 different items, each of those item’s variers in quantity IE 1 items of the order could contain 15 pks of Brochures @ 100ea per pack. Water Safety Material publications/materials Vary. Items are all pulled from Depot stock located on pallets or shelfs throughout the warehouse. Items are loaded onto a packer’s cart brought back to the packing station and prepared and packed Accordingly for shipment. (Stations and warehouse will be Cleaned as needed for safety), each box is then moved to the weighing and labeling room, then weighed and labeled using a FedEx label machine using the order Number on the order sheet. The boxes are then moved to a pallet, then the pallet is moved to the loading dock at a time designated by the POC. All Orders to be completed within a 30-day period. Large order’s preparation for shipment Can take up to but no more than 2 hours to complete depending on the size of the order, Smaller Orders to be completed sooner. Limited MHE use may be required (such as the use of a floor or pallet jack, hand truck, or forklift). POC on Site for this project will be Hector Hunt at Hector.N.Hunt@usace.army.mil, or phone number 571- 239-5059 or 703-325-1791 Guards will Call Mr. Hunt When Contractors arrive at the Gate for access authorization.

COR is Michael Young at michael.r.young@usace.army.mil 703-428-7728, 703-732-2005

3. TASKS:

Contractor will:

1. Collect publications/materials from stock, with or without the assistance of MHE equipment, (A licensed operator will be required when operating the forklift). to either package and or label for shipping, then move all labeled orders to loading dock.

NOTE: Contractor shall follow Depot shipping SOP to complete package preparation for shipment.

2. Be responsible for completing the preparation of each order within 2 hours or less.

3. Be responsible for the supervision of publications/materials pullers/packagers.

4. Have a certificate of insurance to work on a Government Installation (vehicle, liability, and workman’s comp.)

Government Will:

5. Provide instructional Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to contractors regarding the pulling of publications/materials, packaging, and preparation for shipment.

6. Provide quality control inspections of pulled publications/materials per packing list/order and packaging prior to the sealing of each box for shipment.

7. CORE HOURS: Contractor staff should be available between 0700 and 1530.

(core hours). Earliest arrival time is 0700 with latest departure time of 1600 hrs.

4. ANTITERRORISM /OPERATIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

All contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

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

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190- 13), applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. "The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

5. ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

In performing this contract, the contractor shall provide for protecting the lives and health of employees and other persons; preventing damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment;

and avoiding work interruptions. For these purposes, the Contractor shall:

(1) Comply with all pertinent provisions of the most recent version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation and available at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1_DATED 15 September 2008.

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor in 29 CFR Part 1910 and or 29 CFR Part 1926.

(3) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities.

(4) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates, and Control costs in the performance of this contract.

(6) Contractor shall provide appropriate safety personal protection equipment (steel toe safety boots, eye protection, hearing protection, reflective vests, etc.) as required by the Position Hazard Analysis.

6. INVOICE INFORMATION:

PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FFP COMMERCIAL)

a. General. The Government shall pay the Contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed and accepted under this contract, inclusive of all costs and expenses, the firm-fixed price stated in this contract.

b. Invoice Submission. In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(g), the Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice via email to CEFC-W2invoices@usace.army.mil and the below contacts. The subject line shall include the contract number, project number, and invoice number and the contractor’s final invoice should be marked as such.

c. Questions Regarding Payment. Questions regarding status of payment should be directed to the USACE Finance Center at CEFC-Payments@usace.army.mil (if more than 30 days have passed since the invoice was submitted).

Customer POC: Michael Young: michael.r.young@usace.army.mil Phone: 703-428-7728 Contract Specialist, Erroll Thomas Foster 703-428-6902, erroll.t.foster@usace.army.mil Contractor POC:

7. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY:

Only a warranted Contracting Officer (either a Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)), acting within their delegated limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.