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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Occupational Health Medical Surveillance Services

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Occupational Health Medical Surveillance Services, as defined in this PWS.

1.1.1 Reserved.

1.2 Background: The Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) Mobile Occupational Health Medical Surveillance Examination Program provides job-related medical surveillance examinations to full-time and temporary employees who are or could potentially be exposed to health hazards in the work environment on an annual basis. The number of employees to be tested may change due to military-related obligations.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be one (1) base year of twelve (12) months and three (3) twelve (12) month option years. Specific performance dates will be indicated on individual task orders. One “event” on a task order can include between one (1) to five (5) service locations, with only one location scheduled per day. An event with multiple service locations will be scheduled in successive order.

Base Year: June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024

Option Year One: June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025

Option Year Two: June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026

Option Year Three: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Specific periods/days of performance will be indicated on each task order. Individual task orders will identify the specific performance location from one or more of the following locations: 3100 Alcott Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23297; 3777 E VA Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452; 312 Harry Fry Dr, Gate City, VA 24251; 201 State Drive, Troutville, VA 24175; BLDG 134, Fort Barfoot, Blackstone, VA 23824.

The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. Teleworking is not authorized.

1.4.1.1 Telework: The Government does not permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement.

1.4.1.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time, causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.1.3 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation, including fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations, while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation, which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee from Government property or revoke access to Government systems for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for the total performance of this contract.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.2.3 President’s Day

1.4.2.4 Memorial Day

1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th

1.4.2.6 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.2.7 Labor Day

1.4.2.8 Columbus Day

1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.2.11 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.3 Reserved.

1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s).

1.4.5 Installation Access and Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by the Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy (see PWS 6.0). Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.1 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.2 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.3 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.4 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.5 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.5.1 Reserved.

1.4.5.1.6 Reserved.

1.4.5.2 For contractors that do not require a 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 (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05), and applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by a Government representative).

1.4.5.3 Awareness Training (AT) Level 1: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 training within 30 calendar days after the contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after the completion of training by each employee or subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities, or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO). This locally developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

1.4.5.5 Reserved.

1.4.5.6 Reserved.

1.4.5.6.1 Reserved.

1.4.5.6.2 Reserved.

1.4.5.6.3 Reserved.

1.4.5.6.4 Reserved.

1.4.5.6.5 Reserved.

1.4.5.7 Reserved.

1.4.5.8 Reserved.

1.4.5.9 Reserved.

1.4.5.10 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The contractor shall protect all PII/HIPPA encountered in the performance of services in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 224.103 Personally Identifiable Information and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised.

1.4.5.11 Reserved.

1.4.5.12 Reserved.

1.4.5.13 Reserved.

1.4.5.14 Reserved.

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.1 Reserved.

1.4.6.1.1 Reserved.

1.4.6.1.2 Reserved.

1.4.6.1.3 Reserved.

1.4.6.2 Reserved.

1.4.7 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall ensure all employees possess all required licenses for operating medical surveillance services used in the performance of this contract. A copy of all the required licenses shall be provided to the COR 10 calendar days prior to performance. This does not include education or other qualifications for the position in which the contractor employee is performing, dress codes, or other information. (NOTE: The Government does not provide training to contractors. Contractors must ensure that any personnel performing under a contract are fully trained, licensed, certified, and otherwise qualified to provide services.)

1.4.8 Post-Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post-award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR 42.5. The KO, COR, and 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 shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contractor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be identified at the post-award conference. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure the adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Reserved.

1.4.10.1 Reserved.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract, procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract, or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero-tolerance policy and the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described in FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Contractor Travel: The contractor will be required to travel to 3100 Alcott Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23297, 3777 E VA Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, 312 Harry Fry Dr, Gate City, VA 24251, 201 State Drive, Troutville, VA 24175, BLDG 134, Fort Barfoot, Blackstone, VA 23824, during the performance of this contract to perform occupational health medical surveillance services. Travel expenses shall be included in the Personnel, Transportation and Miscellaneous line item price.

1.4.13 Reserved.

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services 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 OCIs, 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. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequently contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.4.15 Reserved.

1.4.16 eMS Contract Language: The Agency has implemented an Environmental Management System (eMS), in accordance with Army Regulation 200-1, Executive Order 13990 and Code of Virginia 10.1-1187.1, to guide its operations in an environmentally sound manner. The Agency is and will continue to be a leader in protecting the environment. The Agency has implemented and is maintaining an eMS to ensure continuity of environmental protection while maintaining and enhancing mission readiness. The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the eMS. Contractors shall refer to the Virginia National Guard website at Environmental Program (ng.mil) to read and understand the eMS policy. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that its employees and subcontractors are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the eMS and how these requirements affect the work performed under this contract. If the services supplied have the potential to cause negative environmental impacts, the Contractor is responsible to develop and implement steps to prevent the potential event. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted service is identified, the Contractor is responsible to take corrective action immediately. Contractors are liable for any enforcement actions, fines, and/or penalties resulting from their failure to comply with applicable environmental requirements.

1.4.17 Task Order Ordering Procedures.

1.4.17.1 The following procedures will be used for issuing task orders against the contract:

a.) The Virginia National Guard is the only agency authorized to order against this contract. The customer will submit their order to the Acquisition Support Office (ASO) 60 calendar days or more prior to the start of performance of the task order.

b.) Included in each order request form:

1. Date submitted to ASO.

2. Contract number.

3. General description of need.

4. Period of Performance (all locations).

5. NAICS code.

6. Purchase request number.

7. Ordered item contract line-item numbers (CLINs).

8. Ordered item nomenclatures.

9. Ordered item quantities.

10. Individual unit price for requested CLINs.

11. Place(s) of performance. Events shall have each performance location(s) listed with the appropriate performance date.

c.) If necessary, additional instructions per task order will be included in the ordering form.

d.) The unit price for the mobile setup fee is charged for each servicing location on task orders.

e.) The unit price for the master summary report is charged once per task order, regardless of the number of servicing locations.

f.) Order forms will be signed by the customer, then reviewed and signed by the contracting officer.

g.) The contractor will be sent an official task order from the ASO, 14 (or more) calendar days prior to the start of performance of the task order. The contractor shall execute each task order in accordance with the task order details and the base contract PWS.

1.4.17.2 Ordering Limits. The following ordering limits apply to the contract:

1. Number of events a.) Base Year (June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024): Minimum Two (2), Maximum Six (6) b.) Option Year One (June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025): Minimum Two (2), Maximum Six (6) c.) Option Year Two (June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026): Minimum Two (2), Maximum Six (6) d.) Option Year Three (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027): Minimum Two (2), Maximum Six (6)

2. Number of employees a.) Base Year (June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024): Minimum One (1), Maximum Three Hundred Twenty-Five (325) b.) Option Year One (June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025): Minimum One (1), Maximum Three Hundred Twenty-Five (325) c.) Option Year Two (June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026): Minimum One (1), Maximum Three Hundred Twenty-Five (325) d.) Option Year Three (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027): Minimum One (1), Maximum Three Hundred Twenty-Five (325)

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.3 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.4 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 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.

2.1.5 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.6 Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.7 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.8 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.9 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms:

AEIArmy Enterprise Infostructure
ARArmy Regulation
AT/OPSECAntiterrorism/Operational Security
BIBackground Investigation
CMContract Manager
CORContracting Officer Representative
DADepartment of the Army
DD254Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification
DFARSDefense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
DoDDepartment of Defense
DSCADefense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
FARFederal Acquisition Regulation
GFP/M/E/SGovernment Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services
HQDAHeadquarters, Department of the Army
HSPDHomeland Security Presidential Directive
IDCIndefinite Delivery Contract
ID/IQIndefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract
KOContracting Officer
NGBNational Guard Bureau
OCIOrganizational Conflict of Interest
PIIPersonally Identifiable Information
POCPoint of Contact
PRSPerformance Requirements Summary
PWSPerformance Work Statement
QAQuality Assurance
QASPQuality Assurance Surveillance Plan
QCQuality Control
QCPQuality Control Program
SCRService Contract Reporting
SSNSocial Security Number
TETechnical Exhibit
TOTask Order
USD(I)Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS.

Per FAR 45.000 (b)(5), the above Government-furnished items ARE NOT considered GFP.

“Government property that is incidental to the place of performance, when the contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a government site or installation, and when the property used by the contractor within the location remains accountable to the Government. Items considered to be incidental to the place of performance include, for example, office space, desks, chairs, telephones, computers, and fax machines.”

The Government is responsible for maintenance and repair costs and the conditions by which the contractor could be liable for loss for the above-listed property unless the COR and/or KO determine that the loss was due to negligence on behalf of the contractor. In this case, the contractor shall be solely responsible for the maintenance and/or repair cost(s).

3.2 Materials: None.

3.3 Equipment: None.

3.4 Services: None.

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utility conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Reserved.

4.3 Reserved.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 Event Requirements.

5.1.1 Exam Documentation: The contractor shall provide two copies of all medical surveillance tests and exams in hard copy format to the Government POC within 30 business days after each event. Board-eligible or Certified Occupational Medicine Physician shall develop/provide a written statement to notify the Soldier/employee of abnormal results identified in the medical surveillance physical examination results. Written Respirator Clearance documentation shall also be provided by the physician and included with this documentation.

5.1.2 Event Summary Reporting (Master Summary Report): Provide a final report for all services provided to include the below information regarding all employees receiving services. Submit a report to the Government POC as designated for each event within 3 business days of each event.

Needed Topics and Data on Report:

1. Date of examinations.

2. Location of examinations.

3. Total number of patients scheduled.

4. Total number of patients examined.

5. A by-name listing of all employees examined.

5.1.3 Medical Liability Insurance: Maintain medical liability insurance in a coverage amount acceptable to the Contracting Officer, which is not less than the amount usually prevailing within the local community for the medical specialty concerned. The Contractor is required to ensure that its subcontractors, if any, for provisions of health care services, contain the requirements of clause 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance, including the maintenance of medical liability insurance. Indemnify the Government for any liability-producing act or omission by the Contractor, its employees, and agents occurring during contract performance. The contractor shall furnish evidence of its insurability concerning the medical liability insurance required by this clause along with its quote submission.

5.1.4 Occupational Health Specific Exams: Ensure all procedures are conducted in accordance with applicable American Board of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ABOEM), American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Standards.

5.1.5 Laboratory Services: Ensure all clinical laboratory services are performed by a laboratory licensed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Care Financing Administration, pursuant to the terms of the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Act of 1967 (42 U.S.C. 263a) and the College of American Pathologies. Laboratory services shall be performed by personnel certified under the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Chemistry panel/CBC/Urinalysis: The number of labs historically is 95% or more of the total number of employees tested. Blood Lead/ZPP: The number of labs historically is 15% or more of the total number of employees tested. There may be more or less; however, these are unknown factors at this time.

5.1.6 Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance: Ensure each healthcare worker complies with 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requirements.

5.1.7 Hazardous Waste: Ensure disposal of all infectious waste is in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and disposed of by the contractor unless other accommodations have been coordinated in writing.

5.1.8 Equipment: Ensure instrumentation must meet or exceed appropriate performance standards and calibration accuracy in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, and calibration accuracy must be verified in accordance with current Occupational Medicine Certification standards. Supporting documentation indicating equipment compliance shall be provided as requested.

5.1.9 Scheduling of events: Scheduling/coordination shall be a joint effort between the Government and the contractor and will begin when each event's dates/attendees/location become known. The Government will notify the contractor of a task order service requirement a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to each event.

5.1.10 Phlebotomy Service for Occupational Health events: Perform all phlebotomy services as needed including:

a.) Bilirubin, total.

b.) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN).

c.) Complete Blood Count (CBC), including differential and blood platelet counts (actual).

d.) Creatinine, serum.

e.) Eosinophil count.

f.) Hemoglobin and hematocrit.

g.) Peripheral smear morphology.

h.) Red cell indices.

i.) Reticulocyte count.

j.) Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol to include HDL and LDL.

k.) Urinalysis (UA), screening, and microscopic.

l.) Alkaline phosphatase (Alk PO4), Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGTP), Serum Glutamic Oxalacetic Transaminase (SGOT), and Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) either individually or as part of a Liver Profile.

m.) Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) and Serum Lead must be processed by laboratory meeting standards set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1025. Only selected individuals Note: Other labs may be required based on exposure, i.e., cadmium, chromium, copper, formaldehyde, benzene, etc.

5.1.11 Eye Exam Testing: Conduct visual acuity testing in accordance with DA PAM 40-506 using multiphasic vision screening equipment to measure the following primary visual skills:

a.) Visual acuity for distance and near.

b.) Lateral phorias for distance and near.

c.) Vertical phorias for distance and near.

d.) Depth perception.

e.) Color perception.

f.) Peripheral vision.

5.1.12 Pulmonary Screening: Performed in accordance with AR11-34. Examinations shall include a minimum Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), comparison with recognized regular for the individual's height and weight, sex, race, age, and a documented interpretation by a pulmonologist or certified Occupational Health physician.

5.1.13 Hearing Screening: Perform audiograms in accordance with Standard Testing Procedures for Army Hearing Conservation and Hearing Readiness IAW AR 40-501 and DA-PAM 40-501. Hearing exams must conform to the audiogram data listed on Department of Defense (DD) Form 2216.

5.2 Key Personnel

5.2.1 Board-eligible or Certified Occupational Medicine Physician.

5.2.2 Medical Technicians: Shall be credentialed but will work under the auspices of the licensed provider. The contractor shall be held liable and is responsible for ensuring and verifying the appropriate level of Credentialing / Privileging (Licensure, Diploma, background checks, etc.) for all contact providers in support of any V–event.

5.2.3 Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist: Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) shall be performed by licensed physicians or personnel certified through a program approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1001.

5.2.4 Audiogram Screening Technicians: Shall be certified by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Date of Publication
Mandatory or Advisory
Website

Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR 31.204-46)

12/30/2022
Advisory
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-31#FAR_31_205_46

AR 525-13

Antiterrorism (Chapter 3, section 6, page 12)

12/03/2019
Advisory
http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx
Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, Ohio.
Current
Advisory
https://www.acgih.org/
Army Regulation 40-5, Preventive Medicine
5/12/2020
Advisory
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN16450_R40_5_FINAL.pdf
Department of Defense 6055.05M, Occupational Medical Surveillance
7/27/2022
Advisory
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605505m.PDF?ver=3u-UoR7v7wydz-RIKQkI_Q%3D%3D
Army Regulation 11-34, The Army Respiratory Protection Program
7/25/2013
Advisory
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/r11_34.pdf

Department of the Army Pamphlet 40-506, The Army Vision Conservation and Readiness Program

7/15/2009
Advisory
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/p40_506.pdf

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors

08/27/2004
Advisory
https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12

AR 530-1,

Operations Security

09/26/2014
Advisory
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/r530_1.pdf
AR 40-501, Standards of Medical Fitness
6/27/2019
Advisory
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN37125-AR_40-501-001-WEB-3.pdf

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Current
Advisory
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1960: Safety and Health Provisions for Federal Employees

Current
Advisory
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1960

Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)

Current
Advisory
https://www.acgih.org/science/tlv-bei-guidelines/

6.1 Reserved.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

This PRS includes performance objectives the Government will use to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Performance Objective
Performance Standard
Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)
Surveillance Method / By Whom

5.1.1 Exam Documentation

The contractor shall provide a report consisting of the medical surveillance test and exams given for the VA ARNG NLT 30 days after each event.
The report is received later than 30 days after each event. No more than one late report in a 12-month period.
Periodic inspection / COR

5.1.2 Event Summary Reporting (Master Summary Report)

The contractor shall provide a report consisting of the event date, location(s), patients scheduled, patients examined, and by name listing of employees examined for the VA ARNG NLT three business days after each event.
The report is received no later than three days after each event. No more than one late report in a 12-month period.
Periodic inspection / COR

5.1.10 Phlebotomy Services

The contractor shall provide all phlebotomy services requested in each task order in accordance with (IAW) the PWS and contract terms.
90% of scheduled services per task order are completed IAW the PWS and contract terms at each event.
Periodic Inspection / COR

5.1.11 Optometry Exams

The contractor shall provide all optometry exam services requested in each task order in accordance with (IAW) the PWS and contract terms.
90% of scheduled services per task order are completed IAW the PWS and contract terms at each event.
Periodic Inspection / COR

5.1.12 Pulmonary Exams

The contractor shall provide all pulmonary exam services requested in each task order in accordance with (IAW) the PWS and contract terms.
90% of scheduled services per task order are completed IAW the PWS and contract terms at each event.
Periodic Inspection / COR

5.1.13 Hearing Exams

The contractor shall provide all hearing exam services requested in each task order in accordance with (IAW) the PWS and contract terms.
90% of scheduled services per task order are completed IAW the PWS and contract terms at each event.
Periodic Inspection / COR

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

PWS Reference / Deliverable Title
Frequency
Number of Copies
Medium/Format
Submit To
1.4.5.3 AT Level 1 Awareness Training Certificates
Provide within 30 calendar days after contract effective date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance.
1
Electronic Submission
COR

1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training Certificates

Provide within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance.
1
Electronic Submission
COR
1.4.7 Special Qualifications
Provide proof of license, certification, or other forms of qualification for key personnel listed in 5.2 no later than 10 days prior performance.
1
Electronic Submission
COR

5.1.1 Exam Documentation

Within 30 days after conclusion of an event.
2
Electronic Submission
COR

5.1.2 Event Summary Reporting (Master Summary Report)

Within 3 days after each event.
1
Electronic Submission
COR

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