Attachment 8 Performance Work Statement Rev 1 February 2025.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

LABORATORY SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS, POTABLE WATER, WASTEWATER

AND

UNKNOWN WASTE AND MATERIALS

USAG ITALY – Darby Military Community DMC

February 2025

Rev 1

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) 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.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

1.2 Background: These services were performed on a recurring base during last five years. The requirement consists of laboratory sampling and analysis of potable water, wastewater and unknown waste and materials. The Laboratory shall provide all the necessary equipment/tools to test the quality of water and to characterize the unknown waste materials to ensure they are in compliance with applicable laws. The contractor will provide signed final reports on all sampling.

1.3 Scope: Contractor shall provide non-personal services. This is a non-personal service contract to provide specialized assistance services for laboratory sampling and analysis.

1.3.1 Perform microbiological and chemical analysis of potable water coming from water supply lines, located within the USAG Italy in order to verify conformance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 3 of the Italian Final Governing Standards (IFGS). The services included in this Performance Work Statement shall be accomplished based on Attachments #3 and #4. The Contractor shall collect water samples from the water distribution system at Camp Darby, Supply & Maintenance Area (Depot) and PASA.

1.3.2 Perform microbiological and chemical analysis of wastewater treated at the wastewater treatment plant located at Supply & Maintenance Area (South Depot) in order to verify conformance with the requirement call for by applicable current Italian regulations and the Italian Final Governing Standard (IFGS). Samples will be collected from different sections of the treatment plant to include lift stations. The lift stations are located within the Depot Area (N.

10), Darby Area (N. 7) and Ammunition Storage Area (N. 3).

1.3.3 Perform chemical analysis of solid and/or liquid unknown materials to document their composition, chemical analysis of unknown wastes to be disposed of, chemical analysis of substances that may have been mixed with other unknown chemical substances/wastes, and soil and groundwater samples resulting from activities and investigations performed by USAG Italy, Darby Military Community (DMC).

1.4 Objectives: The contractor shall perform the sampling activities and shall submit the laboratory analysis reports of onsite activities.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within 15 calendar days after the contract award. (Deliverable # A.001)

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 10 calendar days from the contract award. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 3 days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 30 calendar days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

a. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

b. How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all deliverables (etc.

timelines, deadlines, and goals).

c. How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses.

d. How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items.

e. How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials.

f. How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future.

g. How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.1 Reserved.

1.5.1.2 Quality Issue: The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 5 working hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 2 work days.

1.5.1.3 Quality Assurance: 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 must 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 the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.6 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS.

If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.6.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

HOLIDAY NAME DATE HOLIDAY NAME DATE

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.6.2 Host Nation Holidays: Work shall not be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

HOLIDAY NAME DATE HOLIDAY NAME DATE

New Year’s Day 1 January Ferragosto / Assumption Day 15 August Epiphany Day 6 January Local Public Holiday* 8 September Easter Monday Monday after Easter All Saints’ Day 1 November Liberation Day 25 April Immaculate Conception Day 8 December Labor Day 1 May Christmas Day 25 December Republic Day 2 June

1.7 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.7.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 08.00 to 17.00 Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.7.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0700 to 1800 e.g. Monday through Friday. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.7.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 08:00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday. For operational reasons, the COR might require to perform the service on Sunday and in other than above-mentioned hours. The contractor will be notified by the COR with seven days’ notice of any change in schedule. 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 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.

1.8 Contractor Work Plan: Reserved.

1.9 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.

1.10 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at USAG Italy DMC – DARBY, DEPOT and AMMO areas.

1.11 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.11.1 Security Program: Reserved

1.11.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved.

1.11.3 Background Checks: Reserved.

1.11.4 U.S. Citizen: Reserved

1.11.5 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Reserved

1.11.6 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard 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 the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13)

1.11.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.12 Installation Access: 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 Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 190-16 (AE Reg 190-

16) Installation Access Control or (AE) Regulation 604-1 for Italy specific contracts, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors 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. Should anything in this paragraph conflict with AE Reg 190-16 or (AE) Regulation 604-1, the regulation takes precedent.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply 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 System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

AE Reg 190-16 can be found on the following website: https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/27/2001921546/-1/- 1/0/AER190-16.pdf

1.12.1 Installation Pass Log: In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, via the COR, an Initial Installation Pass Log within 15 days after contract award. The log shall be updated as employees are added or removed. The Updated Installation Pass Log shall be current and available at any time upon request by the Government and submitted to the COR within five (5) days after any changes to the log (Deliverable # A.002).

https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/27/2001921546/-1/-1/0/AER190-16.pdf https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/27/2001921546/-1/-1/0/AER190-16.pdf

1.12.2 Installation Pass Collection: The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within ten

(10) calendar days (Deliverable # A.003)

1.12.3 Installation termination: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within ten (10) calendar days (Deliverable # A.003).

1.13 Common Access Cards (CAC): Reserved.

1.13.1 CAC Log: Reserved

1.14 Key Control: Reserved.

1.15 Post Award Conference/: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, 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 shall 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.

1.15.1 Periodic Progress Meetings: 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 Contract 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.

1.16 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that 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, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.17 Key Personnel. The Contractor shall provide a Program/Quality Control Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than five (5) calendar days from the contract award (Deliverable A.004). The Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract:

1.18 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 must identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.18.1 Contractors Workplace: Reserved

1.18.2 Contractor Identification: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27-715). The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each of their employees an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee. Companies with U.S.

Government contracts will require their employees to wear these badges visibly when performing work at Government workplaces unless this would be impractical because of mission or safety considerations. The Contractor shall collect all ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued ID cards shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor personnel changes. (Deliverable # A.005).

1.19 Contractor Travel: Reserved

1.20 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Reserved.

1.21 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.22 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Reserved.

1.22.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than 15 calendar days prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance under this contract.

1.23 DoD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines: Reserved

1.24 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 OCI 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 other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.25 Phase In /Phase Out Period: Reserved.

1.26 Safety: The Contractor shall be aware of local safety requirements and ensure that all reasonable efforts are made to protect all persons from harm and U.S. Government property from damage. The contractor shall furnish all equipment, safety clouting and PPEs to protect workers during all work phases. As per D.Lgs n.81/2008 requirements, the contractor shall provide to the COR the following documents:

- POS (in accordance with D.Lgs n.81-2008);

- C.C.I.A.A. Certificate;

- DURC;

- Update and sign DUVRI (in accordance with D.Lgs n.81-2008).

The above documents shall be provided to the COR within 15 days after contract award (Deliverable # A.006).

1.26.1 Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)), and applicable Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations.

The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of the EM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1;

will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel (Deliverable # A.007). Specific requirements for development of the Accident Prevention Plan are found in 01.A and Appendix A of EM 385- 1-1. EM 385-1-1 is available online at www.usace.army.mil.

(b) Before beginning each activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work, activity hazard analysis (AHA) shall be prepared by the Contractor performing the work activity (See paragraph 01.a.09 of EM 385-1-1).

(c) The Contractor shall require subcontractors to submit their plan of operations showing methods they propose to use in accomplishing major phases of work.

(d) The Contractor shall discuss the plans in conferences convened by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of operation. Plans shall include all pertinent information such as layout of haul roads, access roads, storage areas, electrical distribution lines, methods of providing minimum exposure to overhead loads, and methods of access to work areas. The plan for accomplishing the initial work phase shall be submitted within 15 calendar days after award of the contract. Plans for subsequent major phases of work shall be submitted no later than 15 calendar days prior to initiation of work on each major phase.

(e) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:

(i) Short sleeve shirt.

(ii) Long trousers.

(iii) Steel-toed safety boots.

(iv) Hard hat.

1.26.1.1 Accident Prevention: In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Local requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and any other applicable occupational safety codes. The Contractor shall coordinate all work at the site, including development of plans and providing advance notices.

1.26.1.2 Safety Notifications: If requested, the Contractor shall complete and provide safety notifications to the host nation authorities and will provide documented proof to the Contracting Officer via the COR, no later than 15 calendar days (Deliverable # A.008) that such notifications were made.

1.26.1.3 Italian Safety Law D.Lgs. 81/2008: This project falls under the provisions of Italian Safety Law DLGS 81/2008. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements enforced by Safety Law 81/2008 and SMI, and in particular, before any work can start, and no later than ten (10) calendar days from the Award date, Contractor shall provide the documentation listed at chapter 1.20 (Deliverable # A.009).

1.27 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.27.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program: the Contractor is considered the responsible waste generator of disposable and hazardous materials delivered from the works included in this contract. All the above wastes, also special wastes, hazardous and not hazardous, they shall be delivered, by contractor expense, to the authorized disposal landfill.

The contractor shall verify and prepare the documentation related to the material to be disposed as per current Italian and US regulations, in particular with reference to the D.Lgs n.152/2006

1.28 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.28.1 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 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new 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 (Deliverable # A010).

1.28.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within seven 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 seven days after completion of the training.

(Deliverable # A011)

1.28.3 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days after the contract is awarded and within 30 calendar days after new employees commence contract performance. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within seven calendar days after completion of the training (Deliverable # A012). Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site: http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx

1.28.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training: Reserved

1.28.4.1 Cyber Awareness Training: Reserved

1.28.4.2 Information Technology (IT)/IA: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, working information technology (IT)/IA functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements per Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program DoD 8570.01-M, and Information Assurance AR 25-2 within thirty (30) calendar days of employment.

1.28.4.3 Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS): Reserved

1.28.4.4 Network Access Training: Reserved

1.28.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Reserved

1.28.6 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP): Reserved

1.29 Notice to Proceed: Reserved

1.30 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: Reserved.

1.31 Government Property and Services: Reserved

1.32 Conventional Forces Europe (CFE) Treaty Verification Inspection: Contractor-owned or controlled structures and containers located on U.S. Government installations are subject to short-notice inspections by CFE treaty inspection https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx teams. The Government will endeavor to provide the Contractor as much notice as possible in the event of such inspections. The contractor shall provide access to such structures and containers at the request of the Government. The Contractor shall report such inspections to the KO through the COR in writing within ten (10) calendar days of completion of the inspection. Contractor-owned or controlled structures and/or containers on U.S. installations may have to be inspected to comply with the CFE treaty even if Contractor personnel are unavailable to provide access. Any costs borne by the Contractor or any impact on contract performance as a result of the inspection will be a matter of negotiation between the Contractor and the KO.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer (KO) – means a person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, contracting officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing support personnel to assist the COR, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

Contractor – means 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.

Contractor-acquired property – means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract, and to which the Government has title.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

Defective Service – means service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Government-furnished property – means property furnished to the contractor the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government property – means all property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Property Administrator – means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

High Level Objective (HLO) – means a key overarching result-based objective for a project necessary to achieve the project’s vision. HLOs are similar to Level 2 in a Work Breakdown Structure. Each HLO may contain several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document, and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Statement – means the specific results-based activities required to satisfy HLOs. A statement contains a result, the context of the statement, and the required action(s). Statements focus on “what” is to be accomplished; however they are not prescriptive in describing “how” the outcome is to be achieved. Each HLO may have several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective. Statements are similar to Level 3 in a Work Breakdown Structure.*/238114

Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Work Day – The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week – Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of acronyms used throughout this PWS or commonly used in the acquisition field.

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AE Army in Europe AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AHA Activity Hazard Analysis AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation AT Anti-terrorism ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System CAC Common Access Card

CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFE Conventional Forces Europe CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DoD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FRG Federal Republic of Germany GFP Government Furnished Property HLO High Level Objective HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 IA Information Awareness IAC Installation Access Control IACO Installation Access Control Office ID Identification IGCE Independent Government Cost Estimate IT Information Technology JTR Joint Travel Regulation JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OPSEC Operations Security PA Property Administrator PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity RCO Regional Contracting Office SIGE Safety and Health Protection Plan TE Technical Exhibit USAREUR U.S. Army Europe UOM Unit of Measure DMC Darby Military Community US EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency ASTM American Society for Testing and materials

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services:

3.1 Services: Reserved.

3.2 Facilities: Reserved

3.3 Utilities: Reserved.

3.4 Equipment: Reserved

3.5 Special Tooling and Test Equipment: Reserved.

3.6 Materials: Reserved

3.7 Training: Reserved

3.8 Common Access Cards (CAC): Reserved.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Reserved.

4.3 Materials: Reserved

4.4 Vehicles and Equipment: Reserved

4.5 Background Checks): The Contractor shall provide Background Checks in accordance with this PWS and as determined by the Government.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall perform the laboratory sampling and analysis through the following specific tasks.

5.2 POTABLE WATER

(Deliverable A013)

5.2.1 Sample drawing procedure Drawing of samples shall be performed in strict accordance with methods indicated by Chapter 3 of the IFGS. The location of drinking water sampling points is indicated in Attachment # 4.

5.2.2. Parameters to be checked The parameters to be checked are listed in paragraph 5.2.5./Attachment # 5.

5.2.3. Testing frequency The sampling frequency shall follow the schedule in the Attachment # 4.

5.2.4. Analysis methods All analytical methods shall be performed in strict accordance with Chapter 3 of the IFGS.

Analyses shall be performed by a laboratory accredited by ACCREDIA for a percentage of parameters as specified in section 5.4.2.

5.2.5. Analytical parameters This contract requires eight (8) Test Types (TT). Test Type combinations allow for the required biological and chemical parameter sampling. In addition, call-back control sampling (see paragraphs

5.2.8. and 5.2.9.) is required in accordance with I-FGS 2012, rev. 2, 2015, for parameters resulting in noncompliance.

Test Types descriptions (see Attachment # 5), are briefly listed below:

Test Type 1 (TT1): Total coliform; Chlorine and Chloramines (on site and laboratory analysis).

Test Type 2 (TT2): E-coli, odor, color, taste, turbidity, aluminum, ammonium, electrical conductivity, pH, iron, nitrite, nitrate, total nitrite and nitrate, sodium hypochlorite (residual disinfectant).

Test Type 3A and 3B (TT3A, TT3B): total trihalomethane, chloroform, dichlorobromomethane, dibromochloromethane, bromoform, haloacetic acid.

Test Type 3C (TT3C): total trihalomethane, chloroform, dichlorobromomethane, dibromochloromethane, bromoform, haloacetic acid, Total Organic Carbon (TOC).

Test Type 4 (TT4): fecal streptococci (enterococci), agar colony count at 36 oC, agar colony count at 22 oC, sulfide-reducing bacteria, clostridium perfringensis, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, boron, bromate, cadmium, chlorides, chlorites, chromium, cyanides, dry residues, fluorides, manganese, mercury, nickel, oxidability, selenium, sodium, sulfates, total hardness, vanadium, copper, lead, thallium.

Test Type 5A (TT5A): Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (summ of benzo [b] fluoranthene, benzo [k] fluoranthene, benzo [ghi] perylene, ideno [1,2,3-cd] pyrene), Benzene, Carbon tetrachloride (Tetrachloromethane), o- Dichlorobenzene (1,2-Dichlorobenzene), cis-1,2-Dicloroethylene (cis-1,2-Dicloroethene), trans-1,2-Dicloroethylene (trans-1,2-Dicloroethene), 1,1-Dicloroethylene (1,1-Dicloroethene), 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,2-Dichloroethane, Dichloromethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,2,4-trichloro-benzene, 1,2-dichloropropane, Ethylbenzene, Monochlorobenzene (Chlorobenzene), para-Dichlorobenzene (1,4-Dichlorobenzene), Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene (Tetrachloroethene), Trichloroethylene (Trichloroethene), sum Trichloroethylene + Tetrachloroethylene, Toluene, Vinil chloride, Xylene (total),.

Test Type 5B (TT5B): total pesticides, aldrin, dieldrin, alachlor, aldicarb, aldicarb sulfone, aldicarb sulfoxide, atrazine, carbofuran, chlordane, dalapon, 2,4-D, 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP), Di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate, Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, Dinoseb, Diquat, Endrin, Endothall, Ethylene dibromide (EDB) (1,2-Dibromoethane), Glyphosphate, Heptachlor, Heptachlorepoxide, Hexachlorobenzene, Hexachlorocyclopentadiene, Lindane, Methoxychlor, Vydate, PCBs (as decachlorobiphenyls), Pentachlorophenolo, Picloram, Simazine, 2,3,7,8-TCDD (Dioxin), Toxaphene, Silvex, Benzo(a)pyrene.

Test Type 6 (TT6): Copper, Lead (N.B.: Samples taken from a minimum 6-8 hours inactive tap).

Test Type 7 (TT7): Gross alpha, Combined radium-226 and radium-228, Beta particle and Photon Radioactivity, Uranium, Tritium, Total indicative dose.

Test Type 8 (TT8): Asbestos.

5.2.6. Number of analysis The number of analysis and sampling frequency shall be performed in accordance with Attachment #4, and shall follow the contract duration as follow:

Test Type 1: base year: 36; 1st option year: 36; 2nd option year: 36, 3rd option year: 36, 4th option year: 36; total: 180 Test Type 2: base year: 12; 1st option year: 12; 2nd option year: 12, 3rd option year: 12, 4th option year: 12; total: 60 Test Type 3A: base year: 8; 1st option year: 8; 2nd option year: 8, 3rd option year: 8, 4th option year: 8; total: 40 Test Type 3B: base year: 1; 1st option year: 1; 2nd option year: 1, 3rd option year: 1, 4th option year: 1; total: 5 Test Type 3C: base year: 48; 1st option year: 48; 2nd option year: 48, 3rd option year: 48, 4th option year: 48; total:

Test Type 4: base year: 3; 1st option year: 3; 2nd option year: 3, 3rd option year: 3, 4th option year: 3; total: 15 Test Type 5A: base year: 12; 1st option year: 12; 2nd option year: 12, 3rd option year: 12, 4th option year: 12; total:

Test Type 5B: base year: 12; 1st option year: 0; 2nd option year: 0, 3rd option year: 12, 4th option year: 0; total: 24 Test Type 6: base year: 50; 1st option year: 50; 2nd option year: 50, 3rd option year: 50, 4th option year: 50; total: 250 Test Type 7: base year: 12; 1st option year: 0; 2nd option year: 0, 3rd option year: 0, 4th option year: 12; total: 24 Test Type 8: base year: 0; 1st option year: 0; 2nd option year: 0, 3rd option year: 0, 4th option year: 3; total: 3

Based on analyses results obtained during the previous year, number of the following years Test Type may be reduced in accordance with IFGS specification.

TT5A: decrease from 12 to 3 annually.

TT6: decrease from 50 to 15 annually.

NOTE: The Contractor is required to provide the COR with a sampling dates 15 days prior to sampling activities.

5.2.7. Analysis results The Contractor shall provide the contract COR with all tests results on the same day that the analytical results have been completed, highlighting any parameters that are not in compliance with the referenced legal requirements. Draft results reports will be provided by email. If microbiological analysis results are above the Italian “Valori di parametro” or U.S. MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level), the contractor shall immediately notify the COR by email and telephone. Analytical results shall be available within 48 HOURS for Total Coliforms and E. Coli;

within 96 HOURS for Fecal Streptococcus and Colonies computations; and within 15 CALENDAR DAYS for chemical analysis. The original signed analysis report copy shall be delivered to the contract COR office no later than 15 WORKING DAYS from the sampling period. The original signed copy, and the excel spreadsheet, shall contain the following information:

Contract number.

Sampling location, date, and time.

Sample identification, including Test Type identification.

Registration date.

Analysis starting date.

Individual responsible for performing the samples drawing.

Laboratory and individual responsible for performing the analysis.

Analytical method used.

Parameters (Italian “Valori di parametro” as per current Italian laws, and U.S. MCL as the IFGS, chapter 3;

U.S. MDL “Minimum Detection Limit” as per IFGS, chapter 3; unit of measure for the concentration of the analytic in water).

Results.

5.2.8. Call back tests – Total Coliforms tests. If total coliform tests results are above 0, three (3) new water samples shall be collected as follows: one repeat sample collected from the same tap as the original sample, one repeat sample collected within five service connections upstream, one repeat sample collected within five service connections downstream, and in addition, a call-back test performed within 24 hours for Total Coliforms, E. Coli, Fecal Streptococcus and Colonies computations. If positive test results (above 0) are received on a Friday or day before the Laboratory is closed, the call-back tests shall be collected the next available day. The contract COR shall be notified immediately by email and telephone with the tests results. (Deliverable # A.014)

5.2.9. Call back tests – other bacteriological and chemical parameters. If the tests results for other bacteriological and chemical parameters are above the MCL, the COR may request a new sample be collected from the same point and the test repeated for the parameter(s) not in compliance with the standard. (Deliverable A.014)

NOTE: Call back sampling collection and analysis shall be performed at no cost for the U.S. Government for up to 10 samples per year.

5.3. WASTE WATER:

(Deliverable # A.015)

5.3.1. Sample drawing and analysis procedure. The Contractor shall draw samples from each sampling point on monthly bases, in accordance with the requirements set forth: D.Lgs 152/06 and subsequent modifications and implementations; the Regional Law No. 20 dated 31 May 2006 and subsequent changes and/or implementations; IFGS 2012, Chapter 4; and as specified in the Wastewater Discharge permit # DDRT8764 dated 16 June 2020 provided for reference. The sampling procedure shall comply with APAT CNR IRSA 1030, UNI EN ISO 19458 2006 and D.Lgs.

152/06 as industrial wastewater. Test type WW3 and WW4 (see paragraph 5.3.2) shall be collected 48 hours after sampling for test type WW1. The Contractor shall provide the COR with the analysis report within 10 working days from the sampling event. In case of a sampling request in response to an emergency, the sampling shall be performed within 8 hours from the COR’s request, and analytical results shall be transmitted by electronic means within 48 hours of sample collection. The chemical analysis shall comply with the summary shown in this performance work statement.

The analysis report, in electronic version, shall be completed with the Contractor’s certification that the water discharged meets or does not meet the waste water limits established by: Legislative Decree No. 152 dated 3 April 2006 (D.Lgs.

152/06) and subsequent changes and/or implementations; the Regional Law No. 20 dated 31 May 2006 and subsequent changes and/or implementations, and the IFGS 2012, rev. 2, 2015.

5.3.2. Analytical parameters. Test Types descriptions (see Attachment # 5), are briefly listed below:

Test Type 9 (WW1): Suspended Solids; Coarse Material; BOD 5; COD; Activated Free Chlorine; Total Nitrogen;

Ammonium Nitrogen; Nitrous Nitrogen; Nitric Nitrogen; Nitrites; Nitrates; Tot Surface – active agents (MBAS + non-ionic) (surfactant).

Test Type 10 (WW2): BOD 5; Total Phosphorus; Total Nitrogen; Ammonium Nitrogen; Nitrous Nitrogen; Nitric Nitrogen; Nitrites; Nitrates; Activated Sludge Concentration.

Test Type 11 (WW3): BOD 5; Total Phosphorus; Total Nitrogen; Ammonium Nitrogen; Nitrous Nitrogen; Nitric Nitrogen; Nitrites; Nitrates; Activated Sludge Concentration.

Test Type 12 (WW4): pH; SAR (Sodium adsorption Ratio); Temperature; Color; Odor; Suspended Solids; Coarse Material; BOD 5; COD; Aluminum;…