W912PB22Q3009pws.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Base Operations

ENVIRONMENTAL LAB ANALYSIS

AT USAG BAVARIA

06 December 2021

Table of Contents

Introduction. This is a non-personal services contract to provide laboratory services at USAG Bavaria. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers. The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary as defined in this PWS.

Background. The contract is to provide laboratory services as described in this PWS at USAG Bavaria. The purpose is to conduct contaminated site investigations as part of the construction site selection process in order to avoid high follow-on costs and delay of MILCON and other construction projects, as an assessment tool within the environmental compliance and review requirements and for other laboratory requirements related to the environmental program. This project provides Laboratory services at USAG Bavaria (Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks, Grafenwoehr Training Area (GTA), Hohenfels including Local Training Area Amberg (LTA) at Freihoels, and Garmisch) in accordance with Installation Management Command Europe (IMCOM-E) FY21 Environmental Funding Guidance.

Objectives. The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished in the performance of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives to include, but not limited to, the publications in Section 7, Related Documents. The objective of the service is to provide laboratory services.

The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare required reports, and submit all information as specified by the Deliverables presented in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure all work in support of mission requirements tendered to the Government for acceptance conform to the measurable performance standards of quality, timeliness, and quantity specified in the PWS of this contract.

The intent is to establish work requirements that are performance-based and results-oriented. The Contractor shall determine the best and most cost effective ways to fulfill laboratory services, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices.

Climatic Conditions. USAG Bavaria is located in a transition zone between two climate zones: The humid maritime and the winter-humid zone (as defined by Köppen 1918). The maritime influence is associated with mild winters and cool summers, whereas continental winter-humid climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters with little snow. In this transition zone, neither characteristic prevails. The average annual precipitation is around 700 mm. Monthly normal average temperatures range from a low of -1 degrees Celsius in the month of January to a high of 17 degrees Celsius in the month of July.

1.4 Facility Access. The Contractor shall ensure access to all fire detection and suppression systems in case of emergencies or for other Fire Department purposes. The Contractor shall inform the Fire Department point-of-contact (POC), prior to outages that will affect the function of the system, special problems or circumstances, which require Fire Department inspection. The Fire Department will reset alarm systems to operational status.

1.5 Traffic Flow. The Contractor shall maintain the free flow of traffic during surfaced area maintenance. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO), in writing, a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of any scheduled closure of streets. Emergency road closures shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR).

1.6 Drainage. Maintenance work performed under this contract shall not impede drainage.

1.7 Restoration of Landscape Damage. Trees or other landscape features damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored at no additional cost to the Government. The COR/ACOR will decide the method of restoration for trees or whether damaged trees will be removed. This statement does not include trees to be cut according the PWS.

1.8 Dust Suppression. The Contractor shall perform dust suppression as directed by the COR/ACOR.

2.0 Requirements.

2.1 Description of Services.

The contractor shall perform environmental lab analysis at USAG Bavaria IAW IMCOM-E FY21 environmental funding guidance and under consideration of all engineering, geological, and hydrogeological conditions. The services include:

2.1.1 Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject (either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration) to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 37.104, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

Specific Services:

2.1.1.1 Health and Safety Plan (HASP).

The contractor shall provide a HASP IAW Host Nation safety requirements to the COR for approval no later than thirty (30) calendar days after contract award. The HASP shall contain following information:

a) General data

b) Appropriate description of USAG Bavaria (USAG Bavaria Hohenfels, Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks, Grafenwoehr Training Area, and Garmisch)

c) Determination of substances and risk analysis (potential hazards that will be presented to the Contractor’s personnel and the Government)

d) Risk assessment (what precautions must be followed during the performance of the control works to avoid these hazards and in case of injury, the emergency response)

e) Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) management

f) Universal protective measures

g) Work area and task-oriented protective measures

h) Measurement concept for the monitoring of work place conditions

i) Disposal (e.g. of gas filter material, if exchanged)

j) Documentation and certificates

k) Coordination of the health and safety plan with responsible authorities (e.g. GAA)

l) Potential training and responsibilities, project equipment, decontamination, medical surveillance and protocols for maintaining complete project safety.

2.1.1.2 Soil Sampling and Study.

The contractor shall take samples and provide an investigation report based on the analysis results. The contractor must properly dispose of residual drilling waste off-post. The final report shall be provided to the COR within forty-five (45) calendar days after the sampling has been performed.

2.1.1.2.1 The contractor shall request a digging permit fourteen (14) calendar days in advance, if any excavation work will be performed.

2.1.1.2.2 Remedial investigation reports shall be prepared based on test drillings. As a result, reports shall describe the delineation of the contaminated area horizontally and vertically considering the geological and hydrogeological structures in that area. For that, purpose soundings to a maximum depth of 6 m below ground level (bgl) shall be performed. Soil, groundwater and eventually soil gas samples shall be taken and analyzed.

2.1.1.2.3 The sampling shall be provided according to Federal Soil Protection Law § 18 (Bundesbodenschutzgesetz BBodSchG § 18) respectively LAGA under consideration of the detection limit values as stated under the Bavarian Environmental Water Board Guidelines (Landesamt fuer Wasserwirtschaft = LfW-Merkblaetter) by accredited high skilled staff.

2.1.1.2.4 All analyses of the samples must be done by a laboratory, which has a valid accreditation (see 2.1.11.1.4 Qualification Standards). The expert reports shall clearly evaluate the site condition concerning soil, soil gas and groundwater contamination in reference to exceeding of threshold values set up by the corresponding German and State Regulations and local authorities. Exceeding of the thresholds for the soil, soil gas and groundwater contamination shall be marked within the tables for a better overview. The possible impact on groundwater caused by soil contamination shall be evaluated and assessed. A recommendation for further action shall be included in the report.

2.1.1.2.5 Soil contamination shall be assessed using the German Federal Soil Protection Law and Ordinance, the Guideline 3.8-6 of the Bavarian State Water Board.

2.1.1.2.6 If cleanup is required, the report shall contain a cleanup concept within ten (10) days. Further action considering disposal of contaminated soil according to Working Group of the Federal States on Waste Nr. 20 (Laenderarbeitsgemeinschaft Abfall = LAGA Heft 20) shall be recommended. Based on all known data, a cost estimate according to the recommended cleanup concept shall be prepared.

2.1.1.2.7 After completion of the individual surveys, a report (one for each investigation) must be provided including following items and shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) days after the lab results are available:

a) Executive summary

b) Evaluation, discussion and interpretation of the results

c) Considering all geological, hydrogeological, historical and present local facts in the environment of the survey area

d) Best possible estimate of the extent of contamination as well as an architect/engineer calculated cost estimate of the suggested future measures

e) Plans like site maps, detail maps (drilling points that are measured GPS-based with appropriate accuracy)

f) Drilling logs, construction plan, photos, etc.

2.1.1.3 Groundwater Sampling, Evaluation of existing Monitoring Wells The contractor shall take samples of the existing groundwater monitoring wells and provide a report based on the analysis results. A short expert report with recommendations shall be provided within ten (10) days after sample results received. The final report shall be provided to the COR within forty-five (45) calendar days after the sampling has been performed.

2.1.1.3.1 Sampling of the existing groundwater monitoring wells includes the measurement of field parameters, technical evaluation, and laboratory analysis.

2.1.1.3.2 Most of the wells at Hohenfels are equipped with pumps. A heavy current generator (Starkstrom, 400V) shall be provided (Generators rarely occur for the other locations).

2.1.1.3.3 Project engineering calculation (dimension, type and positioning of a purification system) and operation of a drawdown system for contaminated groundwater with activated carbon filters (approximate flowrate = 5 l/s).

2.1.1.3.4 Preparation of a request for a water permit from the German authorities. Work includes preparation of a report including evaluation of required water sampling and analysis. Sampling according to Guideline 3.8-6 of the Bavarian State Water Board (LfW-Merkblatt 3.8-6).

2.1.1.4 Waste Water Sampling and Evaluation

The contractor shall take samples of potential wastewater from basins, ASTs, USTs or drainage systems and provide a report with recommendations based on the analysis results. The final report shall be provided to the COR within forty-five (45) calendar days after the sampling has been performed.

2.1.1.5 Unknown Substances

The contractor shall take samples and provide a report with disposal recommendations based on the analysis results. A short expert report with recommendations shall be provided within ten (10) days after sample results received. The final report shall be provided to the COR within forty-five (45) calendar days after the sampling has been performed.

Note:

When a chemical or solution has not been labeled, was improperly labeled, or its label has deteriorated, become obscured or illegible, or an unidentified substance has been found in the environment, it becomes an unknown. These substances must be analyzed, identified and classified for the disposal process.

Several times during construction work, unknown substances were detected in soil. The contractor shall evaluate the best way to recover the substance from the underground.

2.1.1.6 Railway Gravel

The contractor shall sample and laboratory analyze the railway gravel IAW German railway gravel ordinance, which may be contaminated with herbicides. A short expert report with recommendations shall be provided within ten (10) days after sample results received. The contractor shall provide a report with the test results, if the gravel may be reused or shall be disposed properly. The report shall be provided to the COR within forty-five (45) calendar days after the sampling has been performed.

2.1.1.6.1 Representative samples shall be taken and laboratory analyses be performed according to the German railway gravel ordinance (Gleisschotterverordnung) = Guideline 3.4-2 of the Bavarian State Water Board (LfW-Merkblatt 3.4-2). Based on the results, the contractor shall evaluate if the gravel could be reused or shall be disposed of properly.

Note:

Railway ballast is a highly heterogynous material consisting of a multitude of stone sizes with varying physical characteristics. It is a critical layer of railroad track structures providing drainage, strength, stability and load distribution. On multiple locations within the Training Area, railway gravel was used. The gravel could be contaminated with herbicides.

2.1.1.7 Contaminated soil/solid Sampling and Evaluation (declaration for waste disposal) The contractor shall take samples and provide a report with disposal recommendations based on the analysis results. The contractor shall evaluate the analysis results and provide a short expert report with recommendations within ten (10) days after sample results received. The final report shall be provided to the COR within forty-five (45) calendar days after the sampling has been performed.

2.1.1.7.1 If the material is contaminated, the report named above shall contain either one of the following information:

- If the soil material may be reused

- If the soil material shall be disposed of IAW Working Group of the Federal States on Waste Nr. 20 Tables II.1.2-2 and II. 1.2-3, solid substance and eluate analyses (Laenderarbeitsgemeinschaft Abfall = LAGA Heft 20, Tabellen II. 1.2-2 und II. 1.2-3, Feststoff- und Eluatanalysen).

2.1.1.7.2 Samples shall be taken according to LAGA PN98 (sampling requirements).

2.1.1.8 Construction Debris Sampling and Evaluation

The contractor shall take samples and provide a report with disposal recommendations based on the analysis results. A short expert report with recommendations shall be provided within ten (10) days after sample results received. The final report shall be provided to the COR within forty-five (45) calendar days after the sampling has been performed.

2.1.1.8.1 Representative samples shall be taken and laboratory analyses shall be performed according to Guideline 3.4-1 of the Bavarian State Water Board (LfW-Merkblatt 3.4-1 Strassenaufbruch).

2.1.1.8.2 Debris/Building parts shall be sampled for asbestos/mineral fibers and evaluated according LAGA Merkblatt 23 (disposal of asbestos containing wastes) and TRGS 905 and 521 and applicable regulations.

Note: On multiple locations within the USAG Bavaria, roads and buildings are demolished or debris is disposed of. Asphalt could be tar containing. Based on the results, the contractor shall evaluate if the material poses a threat to human health and if the material can be used or shall be removed/treated. A short expert report with recommendations shall be provided within twenty (20) days after sample results received.

2.1.1.9 Additional Sampling and Analyses

The contractor shall take samples and provide a report with recommendations based on the analysis results. The final report shall be provided to the COR within forty-five (45) calendar days after the sampling has been performed.

2.1.1.9.1 All laboratory analyses must be performed in accordance with the German Unit Methods (Deutsche Einheitsverfahren = DEV) by an accredited Laboratory according to the German Accreditation Council (Deutscher Akkreditierungs-Rat = DAR).

2.1.1.9.2 The detection limits of the parameters in these ELINs at least must be half of the tier-1 value of Guideline 3.8-1 and other Guidelines of the Bavarian State Water Board (LfW-Merkblatt 3.8-1 und andere Merkblaetter) or smaller or similar to lowest applicable threshold values using analysis methods in accordance with German Unit Methods (Deutsche Einheitsverfahren = DEV) and/or according to state of the art.

The contractor shall analyze single parameters taken from different media IAW the Technical Exhibits – Estimated Workload Data.

a. From water (ELIN 10.1 – 10.44)

b. Soil (ELIN 11.1 – 11.27)

c. Soil eluate (ELIN 12.1 – 12.35)

d. Soil gas (ELIN 13.1 – 13.3)

ELIN 14 The contractor shall analyze samples taken in accordance to various guidelines to determine disposal procedures. IAW the Technical Exhibit 3 – Estimated Workload Data.

a. Position Paper of Bavaria (Eckpunktepapier Bayern)

b. Landfill Degree (Deponieverordnung)

c. Recycling Guideline Bavaria (Richtlinie ueber die Verwendung von Recycling-Baustoffen)

ELIN 15 Sampling methods (ELIN 15.1 -15.4) IAW the Technical Exhibit 3 – Estimated Workload Data.

2.1.1.10 Meetings, Conferences, and Briefings:

The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Project Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

2.1.2 General Information.

2.1.2.1 Period of Performance (POP). The POP consists of 12 months for the base period plus two 12-month option periods. The POP is as follows:

2.1.3 Place of Performance and of Operation.

2.1.3.1 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at USAG Bavaria (Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks, Grafenwoehr Training Area (GTA), Hohenfels including Local Training Area Amberg (LTA) at Freihoels, and Garmisch).

2.1.3.2 Hours of Operation. The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0700 – 1900 hrs. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. At all times, the Contractor must maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

2.1.4 Federal Holidays. The contractor shall NOT perform on German and on American Holidays.

The American national holidays are:

If an American holiday falls on a Saturday, the Friday prior to it is a holiday. If an American holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday.

The German national and local holidays are:

Training Holidays: USAREUR has historically granted military personnel Training Holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training Holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday. However, announced training holidays or exodus of military personnel may provide the contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant.

2.1.4.1 Prior to performance of services outside the locally established hours of operation, the Contractor shall request and obtain, in writing, approval from the KO. The Program Manager shall be available during normal business hours (see para. 2.1.11.1.1) to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations.

2.1.4.2 Installation Closures. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor shall:

a. Reschedule the work to be performed the following day unless the following day is a Saturday, Sunday, a legal public holiday, and when routine work is not scheduled for that day; or

b. Reschedule the work on any day mutually satisfactory.

2.1.4.3 Inclement Weather Delay. If the Contractor determines unsafe weather conditions for continued operations, then the Contractor shall notify the KO if inclement weather suspends operations within twenty-four (24) hours. The Contractor shall resume operations with KO approval.

2.1.5 Travel/Temporary Duty. Traveling to the different locations of USAG Bavaria is covered under part 2.1.1 Description of Services.

2.1.6 Emergency Services. N/A

2.1.6.1 The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor shall notify the KO or COR/ACOR immediately, not later than (NLT) two (2) hours of the incident.

2.1.6.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for the emergency medical treatment services for Contractor personnel.

2.1.7 Contract Administration and management.

2.1.7.1 Post Award Conference/Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference (i.e. Kick Off meeting) convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings, the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

2.1.7.2 Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination and cooperation between the Government and the Contractor.

2.1.7.3 The following provides the roles and their respective authority during the performance of the contract:

2.1.7.3.1 Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes. The KO will approve all submittals and plans required in this PWS.

2.1.7.3.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this contract. Additional Government personnel may be assigned to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR or ACOR, and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoDI 5000.72, DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification and DFARS 201.602-2. The ACOR will serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance, if they meet all COR training, experience requirements, and are appointed by the KO as an ACOR. The COR/ACOR will provide assistance in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems. The COR/ACOR will perform IAW the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter.

2.1.8 COR/ACOR Functions. The COR/ACOR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR/ACOR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements; monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

2.1.9 Quality Control (QC). Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The results of the field work and measurements shall be evaluated and interpreted by an accredited engineer under consideration of past, current and future site conditions and circumstances like operations at the site, application of water endangering substances, etc., geology and hydrology, groundwater quality etc. The calculation and interpretation of the groundwater behavior in a certain aquifer may be necessary to assess potential hazards to downgradient receptors. This requires highly qualified engineering skills and application of supporting tools (e.g. geographic information system = GIS, 3D–groundwater modeling software, etc.). Finally, the contractor shall provide well-founded analyses and rough recommendations concerning contamination found, further necessary investigations, protection, mitigation or remedial actions. This shall be detailed documented in expert reports that have to be delivered to the customer as the final product. Details shall be coordinated with HN authorities.

The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which they assure themselves that their work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Quality Control Plan shall be delivered within thirty (30) days after contract award to the COR and Contracting Officer. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

2.1.10 Subcontract Management. N/A

2.1.11 Contractor Employees.

2.1.11.1 Key Personnel.

2.1.11.1.1 The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who is responsible for the performance of the work. The Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract. The Contractor shall provide the name, email address and phone number of the Program Manager to the KO five (5) days after contract award. The Program Manager shall be available between 0700 - 1600 hours, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. The Program Manager and any individuals designated as key personnel shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

2.1.11.1.2 N/A

2.1.11.1.3 N/A

2.1.11.1.4 Qualification Standards. The contractor shall be able to supervise all work with his own staff that is highly qualified and experienced in the arena of contaminated sites investigations (e.g. geologist, environmental engineer, etc.). All fieldwork to be performed by the contractor shall be supervised by such personnel. Field work will eventually require site visits in an active military training area, partially within surface danger zones at former life fire ranges.

The contractor shall possess for the entirety of the contract the following qualifications and submit these documents and reference lists with the offer to KO and within five (5) days after employment of new personnel:

· Must have (1) valid accreditation for field of reference (Sachgebiete 1,2 & 5) according to Bavarian State Environmental Office in reference to Federal Soil Protection Law § 18 (Bayerisches Landesamt fuer Umwelt bezueglich Bundesbodenschutzgesetz BBodSchG § 18).

· Must have (1) valid accreditation for work in contaminated areas according to No. 5.5 and 6.1 of the Guidelines for Work in Contaminated Areas (Berufsgenossenschaftliche Regeln = BGR).

· Must have (1) valid certification in Quality Management System according to German Industrial Standards European Norm International Standards Organization 9001:2008 (Qualitaetsmanagementsystem = QMS nach Deutsche Industrie Norm European Norm International Standards Organisation = DIN EN ISO 9001:2008).

· The laboratory to be utilized must have the following certifications and qualifications:

· Must provide (1) valid certificate from a Laboratory facility to show they are certified to conduct analyses in accordance with § 19, paragraph 2, sentence 4 of the drinking water ordinance (Untersuchungsstelle gemaess § 19, Absatz 2, Satz 4 der Trinkwasserverordnung = TrinkwV).

· Must provide facility for analyses in accordance with § 18 (Untersuchungsstelle gemaess § 18).

- Must be accredited in accordance with the German Accreditation Council (Deutscher Akkreditierungs-Rat = DAR).

- Performance of all analyses according to the German Unit Methods (Deutsche Einheitsverfahren = DEV).

· Must be certified in accordance with DVGW W 120 for Groundwater Monitoring Well installation/reinstallation work.

The following documentation shall be submitted to the COR after award:

· Must have successfully performed reference projects in conjunction with critical contaminants like Royal Demolition Explosive (RDX), Poly- and Perfluorated Chemicals (PFC).

· Must have experience in coordinating fieldwork at military training areas, surface danger zones and other life-fire training areas in Europe.

· Must maintain in general current knowledge of all common German and U.S. Army regulations/instructions pertinent to the contract scope during the contract period (including any changes).

· Must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English and German fluently.

2.1.11.1.5 Contractor Identification. All contract 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 in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor personnel shall be required to obtain and wear badges that are readily visible in the performance of this service.

2.1.11.1.6 Standards of Conduct. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC 423, Procurement Integrity. The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

2.1.11.1.7 Contractor Hiring Restrictions. The Contractor shall not hire or sub-contract with off duty or former Government employees whose employment would result in a conflict with AR 600-50, Standards of Conduct.

2.1.11.1.8 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI.

The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect additional remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements, which may be affected by the OCI.

Data Rights: The contractor shall not provide any data to a third party.

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

The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html. The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

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

2.1.12 Business Relations. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement of this PWS. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification to a degree acceptable to the Government. The Contractor shall provide to the COR/ACOR corrective action plans, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors within 7 days or at a mutually agreed upon date. The Contractor shall ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

2.2 Work Management. N/A

2.2.1 Coordination. N/A

2.2.2 General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). N/A

2.2.2.1 GFEBS Certification. N/A

2.2.2.2 Preventive Maintenance Orders (PMO). N/A

2.2.2.3 Operations Work Orders (OWO). N/A

2.2.2.4 GFEBS Support. N/A

2.2.2.4.1 Database Tasks/Requirements. N/A

2.3 As-Builts and Geospatial Information System (GIS). N/A

2.3.1 Maintain As-Builts. N/A

2.3.1.1 Support. N/A

2.3.1.2 Training. N/A

2.3.2 Real Property Records Updates. N/A

2.3.3 GIS. N/A

2.3.4 GIS Support Services. N/A

2.3.5 GIS Files. N/A

2.3.6 Other Documents. N/A

2.4 Historic Property or Archaeological Site. N/A

2.4.1 Repair and Replacement. N/A

2.5.1.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. See clause 5152-225-4001 -- INSTALLATION CLEARANCE RERQUIREMENTS (June 2016) in basic contract.

Access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with AE Regulation 190-16, Installation Access Control, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that any Subcontractor used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any Subcontractor utilized by the contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor is responsible for being aware of and complying with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control (IAC) processing requirements.

The contractor shall provide an installation pass log within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award. The pass log shall be updated as employees are added or removed and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after changes.

Upon the termination of employment or termination/cancellation of this contract, the Contractor is responsible to collect the installation access passes. The contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired/terminated, and shall return them to the issuing office within three (3) workdays.”

AE 190-16 (and AE 190-16-G German translation) can be found on the following website:

http://www.409csb.army.mil/Library/AER-190-16-G.pdf

Installation Pass Log: U.S. and Host Nation Contractors. The contractor shall provide an installation pass log within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award. The pass log shall be updated as employees are added or removed and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after changes.

2.5.1.2 Motor Vehicle Operators. Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid driver’s license, certificates, and permits applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

2.5.1.3 Contractor Vehicle Registration. N/A

2.5.1.4 The Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements, to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

2.5.1.5 Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW AR 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program”.

Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

2.5.2 Security Training.

2.5.2.1 iWATCH Training. The Contractor shall brief the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the RA’s Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)) to all of the Contractor’s employees and associated subcontractors. This training is used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall complete the training within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and within five (5) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR/ACOR NLT thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.

2.5.2.2 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or five (5) days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within five (5) days after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days after completion of the training.

2.5.2.3 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 days of employment under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training. OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 days after completion of the training.

2.5.4 Training, Physical Requirements, or other Expertise Required.

2.5.4.1 The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor’s employees and associated subcontractors are certified or licensed in the specific areas required by the State of Bavaria. The Contractor shall ensure employees are certified or licensed in the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) areas required. The Contractor shall ensure all required documentation of certification or licensure for Contractor personnel are filed with the COR/ACOR within twenty-four (24) hours prior to employees commencing performance.

2.5.5 Environmental Requirements.

2.5.5.1 Green Procurement. Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) requires the use of recycled and recovered products identified in the EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines.

2.5.5.2 The Contractor shall use these recycled or recovered products unless they cannot be procured within a reasonable period of time not to exceed seven (7) calendar days; at prices not to exceed five (5) percent of prevailing rates; or the product(s) does not meet technical or performance standards. EPA Guidelines are the minimum requirement. The Contractor shall use materials and products commonly used in industry. The Contractor shall maintain records and submit an annual report to the COR/ACOR, along with the annual certification required by FAR 52.223-9 (Certification and Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items), upon completion of the base year and each option year.

2.5.5.3 Environmental Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, local, and installation environmental laws, rules, plans, and policies.