PWS Generator Powered Light Towers 24FEB2025.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Generator Light-Set 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 Generator Light-Tower Services, as defined in this

PWS.

1.1.1 Objectives: The Virginia Army National Guard is seeking to rent 54 mobile generator-powered light towers, each with a servicing plan, to light up specific training areas at Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, Virginia, for the period of June 5, 2025 through June 26, 2025.

1.2 Background: Mobile generator-powered light towers are used to light up the areas such as where ammunition is stored and in motor pools during vehicle servicing in low light time frames. These lights provide visibility that adds to the safety of the Soldiers working in these areas.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be from June 5, 2025 through June 26, 2025.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM on Sunday through Saturday, except when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings.

Performance shall be at Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, Virginia. 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 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

1.4.2.6 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

Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall perform services on these days.

1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th

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 Government POC. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by 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 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.

1.4.5.1.2 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 Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

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 the

COR).

1.4.5.3 Antiterrorism Awareness Level I Training (AT Level I). All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to US Government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I training within 15 calendar days before contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. AT Level I may be accomplished by a Level I qualified instructor; completing the Force Protection computer-based training (CBT) course on the Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS) or Joint Knowledge Online at http://jko.jten.mil. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit AT Representative. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by each http://jko.jten.mil/ 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. iWatch training is available at the following website:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vlzYhQp7fPw

1.4.5.5 Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.6 Reserved.

1.4.5.7 Reserved.

1.4.5.8 Reserved.

1.4.5.9 Reserved.

1.4.5.10 Reserved.

1.4.5.11 Reserved.

1.4.5.12 Reserved.

1.4.5.13 Reserved.

https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html https://www.youtube.com/embed/vlzYhQp7fPw

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.

1.4.7 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall ensure all employees possess all required licenses for operating equipment used in the performance of this contract. 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: The contractor agrees to attend any post-award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR 42.5. The KO, Government POC, 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 contactor shall designate a CM during the pre-performance conference 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 designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

The CM shall work through the KO to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure 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 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges and/or uniforms distinguishing themselves as such.

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 Reserved.

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.

1.5 Safety. Contractor responsibilities include:

1.5.1 Compliance with OSHA standards, DOD, Army, Federal, State and Local requirements.

1.5.2 A system to identify/correct unsafe conditions and acts related to their contract.

1.5.3 A system to identify unsafe conditions and acts caused by elements out of their control.

1.5.4 A system to report mishaps, injuries and illnesses occurring on the project/job.

1.5.5. A system to investigate mishaps and provide reports.

1.5.6 A written, site-specific plan for implementing the above plans and systems which includes:

(1) Hazard analysis of significant hazards in the specific contract and a plan for controlling the same.

(2) Designation of contractor QC qualified personnel primarily responsible for SOH for the project/job.

(3) Description of how the contractor QC safety duties will be performed, including a pre-work review of activity, safety training for the workforce, frequent and regular checks for compliance with safety requirements, daily records of safety performance, items/areas checked, results, instructions, and corrective actions.

(4) On-site inspection of subcontractors by the prime contractor.

1.6 Mishap Prevention (FAR 52.236-13): The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will-

1.6.1 Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities; and

1.6.2 Avoid interruptions of Government operations.

1.6.3 Whenever the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer or COR shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor’s representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required.

After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

1.7 Safety and Health (DFARS 252.217-7015)

1.7.1 Nothing contained in the Master Agreement, or any job order shall relieve the Contractor of any obligations it may have to comply with—

(1) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651, et seq.);

(2) Any other applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service 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:

AEI Army Enterprise Infostructure AR Army Regulation AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security BI Background Investigation CM Contract Manager COR Contracting Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense DSCA Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services HQDA Headquarters, Department of the Army HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive

IA Information Assurance IS Information System(s) KO Contracting Officer NGB National Guard Bureau OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SCR Service Contract Reporting SSN Social Security Number TE Technical Exhibit 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/or 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 to include desk space, telephones, computers and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

3.2 Reserved.

3.3 Reserved.

3.4 Reserved.

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities 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 Individual light tower specifications.

a.) The awarded contractor shall provide 54 generator-powered mobile light towers.

b.) Each light tower shall have four (4) lights, with each lamp being at least 1,000 watts.

c.) Each light tower shall have a telescoping mast that has a position lock feature.

d.) Each light tower shall have a hand-operated winch and automatic safety break.

e.) Each light tower shall have a mast that is able to retract and stow horizontally for travel.

f.) Each light tower shall have a pintle hitch of 2 ½ or 3 inches or include an adapter for each hitch that enables towing by a military tactical vehicle (HMMWV).

g.) Each light tower shall have an engine capable of a minimum 12 consecutive hour runtime.

h.) Each light tower shall have tires that meet or exceed Department of

Transportation (DOT) regulations.

5.2 Service

5.2.1 Should a light tower become inoperable during the required period, the awarded contractor shall be notified by the Government POC. The contractor shall repair or replace the light tower within 12 hours of notification and at no additional cost to the Government.

5.3 Delivery/Pick-Up

5.3.1 The awarded contractor shall deliver 54 of the above-mentioned light towers to Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, Virginia, no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 5, 2025. The contractor shall coordinate the delivery with the Government POC.

5.3.2 Each light tower shall be delivered free of debris, in a fully operational status, and on a full tank of fuel.

5.3.3 Each light tower shall be inspected by the Government POC for the above-mentioned specifications prior to the departure of the delivery personnel. During the inspection, the delivery personnel shall fully set up and run all 54 light towers. Should the Government POC find a light tower be found deficient, the contractor shall replace it with a functional light tower within 12 hours of the inspection at no additional cost to the Government.

5.3.4 Light towers shall be picked up from Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, Virginia, no later than 12:00 PM EST on June 26, 2025. The contractor shall coordinate the pick-up with the Government POC.

5.3.5 Light towers shall be returned to the pick-up personnel on a full tank of fuel. The Government POC and pick-up personnel shall inspect each light tower for damages and functionality. Should a light tower not pass inspection, the Government POC shall document the issue and provide it to the contracting office for guidance no later than June 25, 2025. Should all light towers pass inspection, the pick-up driver shall load and remove them from Fort Barfoot. If an inspection is not conducted before the pick-up driver leaves, the Government shall NOT be responsible for any missed or overlooked damages to the light towers discovered at a later time.

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 11/12/2024 Advisory https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

11/25/2024 Advisory http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ind ex.html or https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars

AR 530-1

Operations Security

09/26/2014 Advisory http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx

AR 525-13

Antiterrorism

12/09/2019 Advisory http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx

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 Light tower specifications All units must be

towable by military tactical vehicles

Inspection / COR

5.2 Servicibility All units must be 100%

operational upon delivery and maintenance issues rectified within a 12 hour window

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 15 calendar days after employee completes training.

1 Electronic Submission

COR

1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training Certificates For ARNG contracts only. Remove if not applicable.

Provide within 15 calendar days after an employee completes training.

1 Electronic Submission

COR

1.4.5.11 OPSEC

Training Certificates

Provide within 15 calendar days after employee completes training.

1 Electronic Submission

COR