Refuse Collection Services for Busan Area

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
FOR
PICK-UP, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF TRASH/GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE FOR BUSAN AREA

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Overview. Solid Waste Management is a comprehensive approach to managing non-hazardous solid waste that encompasses green procurement, waste prevention, and disposal programs. The Contractor, partnering with the installation, shall determine and utilize the most cost effective Recycle and Solid Waste Management services, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices, to maximize diversion. The Contractor shall dispose of all commercial, industrial, and community activity waste in accordance with (IAW) all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The waste shall be disposed of at a Subtitle "D" Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfill located in Busan Area (Pier #8, Busan Storage Facility, Masan, and Kimhae) and approved and fully permitted by the Department of Environmental Management. The Contractor shall pay all applicable fees associated with disposal.

1.2 Deliverables. The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare reports, and submit information as specified by the Deliverables as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative (ACOR).

1.3 Co-mingling Waste. The Contractor shall not co-mingle or transport MSW refuse with off-post generated MSW refuse. Solid waste and recyclables generated (excluding regulated medical or hazardous waste) shall be collected, transported, and disposed of at the direction of the COR/ACOR.

1.4. Scope. The Contractor shall provide all required personnel, equipment, tools, supplies, supervision, transportation, and any other resources necessary to pick up in accordance with (IAW) pick up frequencies, segregate out trash not acceptable for dumping into the Busan Area Landfill Facility, and transport sorted and acceptable trash to the Busan Area Landfill Facility in accordance with the local environmental law, standards, and all other terms and conditions contained herein.

1.5. Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year and four (4) Option Years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Phase-in Period 1 July 2019 - 31 July 2019 (1 Month)
Base Year 1 August 2019 - 30 June 2020 (11 Months)
Option Year I 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021
Option Year II 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022
Option Year III 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023
Option Year IV 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Hours of Operation. The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0700-1800 hours Monday through Friday and Food Waste shall be picked up IAW pick up frequencies except Korean holidays. Exception of the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings, the Contractor must 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.

1.6.2. Place of Performance: This contract will perform the requirement at Busan Area (Pier #8, Busan Storage Facility, Masan, and Kimhae).

1.6.3. Quality Control Program (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The QCP must be forwarded to and accepted by the KO and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of deficiencies. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP should be submitted within seven (7) days after award and revised QCP shall be provided to KO within three (3) working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer's acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP. At minimum, the QCP will include the following:

1.6.3.1. An inspection system covering all the services required under the terms and conditions of the contract. It must specify the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be conducted, and the title of the individual(s) who shall perform the inspections.

1.6.3.2. On-site records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and necessary corrective action taken, shall be made available to the Government during the term of the contract.

1.6.3.3. Daily performance report, deficiency list, the QCP and other related documents shall be maintained by the Contractor. The documents shall be readily available to the Government at any time during the term of the contract.

1.6.4. Quality Assurance: The contractor shall comply with the government's quality assurance program as defined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable quality level(s) (AQL). Government surveillance of contractor performance is not limited to the Performance Objectives as outlined in this PWS. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this acquisition.

1.6.4.1. The Government reserves the right to inspect the Contractor's performance. The Government will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will request the Contractor's representative to initial the observation.

1.6.4.2. Performance Rating: The COR will evaluate Contractor's performance based on the checklist, USFK Form173-R-E or Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)/ Contracting Officer's Representative Tool (CORT). Contractor's performance rating will be prepared and submitted to the contracting officer on monthly basis.

1.6.4.3. Performance Evaluation Meetings: The project manager shall be required to meet bi-weekly with the COR and KO during the first two months of the contract. Meetings will take place as often as necessary thereafter as determined by the COR or KO. The written minutes will be prepared by the Government and these minutes will be signed by the COR.

1.6.5. Type of Contract: The Government will award a contract from this solicitation as a Firm Fixed Price type.

1.6.6. Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. Contractor shall maintain a physical security checklist/log which will be forwarded to the COR on a monthly or quarterly basis. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7. Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall maintain all required ROK licenses and qualifications for the disposal of solid waste in accordance with the PWS of this contact. The Contractor shall employ personnel who are knowledgeable of all relevant environmental laws and have experience in waste management.

1.6.7.1. Sanitation Requirements:

1.6.7.1.1. Collection Vehicles: The Contractor shall submit proposed container and collection vehicle cleaning procedures within seven (7) calendar days after contract award and schedules for the COR's review. Collection vehicle, including the body of the vehicle, used for hauling solid wastes shall be washed as often as necessary to maintain a clean condition at all times. No cleaning facility or area shall be provided by the Government. Cleaning will be in full compliance with applicable ROK environmental laws and regulation. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning vehicles, and submit a report for cleaning vehicles to the COR monthly basis on 1st Monday of each month.

1.6.7.1.2. Cleaning of Surrounding Service Area: Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean waste pick up area within a ten (10) foot radius after the pick-up of trash & food waste. The Contractor shall submit to the COR a report of all waste areas cleaned the 1st Monday of each month.

1.6.7.1.3. Spills:

1.6.7.1.3.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete clean-up of all spills caused by the Contractor during the transportation of solid wastes. The Contractor shall submit procedures for cleaning spills to the COR for acceptance.

1.6.7.1.3.2. Contractor's failure to remedy spills IAW their procedures of the Contracting Officer (KO) within one (1) calendar day after the spill incident may result in a reduction in payment to the Contractor in an amount equal to Government cleanup costs.

1.6.7.2. License Requirements: The prime Contractor be licensed and registered by ROK Government to remove, transport and dispose of the trash/garbage under this contract. The Prime Contractor shall possess all required current and valid local ROK licenses for waste collection and transportation business for household waste and plant discharge facility waste (사업장생활계폐기물, 사업장배출계시설폐기물운반업허가증) (Issued by Kyongbuk-Do) to remove /transport/dispose the trash/garbage/food waste identified under this contract.

1.6.7.3. Prior Experience: The prime Contractor shall have at least two (2) years of experience during the last five (5) years in performing trash and garbage removal as specified in the solicitation. The Contractor shall provide all necessary information of prior experience to perform this contract, particularly as it relates to the offeror's overall abilities.

1.6.7.4 Trash Holding Storage: The Contractor shall provide trash sorting & holding storage (Size: 450 ton and 300 cubic meters) within 100 km from Busan Area.

1.6.7.5. Personnel Qualification Requirements: The Contractor shall provide an on-site Contract Manager (CM) and Alternate CM (ACM) to interact with government representatives and to supervise the contractor's performance under this contract. The CM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on the installation at all times during the performance of the work in order to comply with all requirements of this contract. The CM and ACM shall have a minimum two (2) years' experience as a CM or ACM within the last five (5) years in removal, transport and disposal of the trash/waste services in similar size and same scope by providing resumes. CM and ACM should be employed by the prime contractor. The CM and ACM shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English at a level that will enable them to perform all assigned duties. The contractor shall notify the COR of any changes in CM or ACM personnel. The CM shall be available between 0700-1630 hrs, Monday through Friday except Korean holidays and when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.8. Base Passes and Vehicle Permits

1.6.8.1. Contractor employees and representatives shall be required to have proper identification prior to entering each Government installation. Such identification shall be controlled as prescribed by the Security Section, Provost Marshal, or equivalent security control authority at the installation concerned.

1.6.8.1.1. Base Pass: Upon notice of award, the Contractor shall obtain all passes and necessary vehicle permits required for entry by authorized Contractor personnel IAW base policy, and the point of contact information for this action will be provided upon contract award. All Contractor employees and representatives shall have in their possession a Korean Citizen Identification Card during performance under this contract.

1.6.8.2. The Contractor shall ensure that employees have a current and valid driver's license before allowing the employee to operate a Contractor-owned vehicle on the base. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the local installation commander at all times while on the military installation. Any Contractor traffic violations may result in the denial of driving privileges on the installations. A copy of all licenses shall be provided to the COR within seven (7) days after contract award.

1.6.8.3. All Contractor employees shall abide by all Government installation regulations during performance under this contract.

1.6.8.4. The COR will not be responsible for providing escorts for the Contractor.

1.6.8.5. The Contractor will be authorized escort privileges only for people working under this contract and only during hours stated under this contract.

1.6.9. Safety

1.6.9.1. Safety Requirements. The Contractor shall exercise safety and health precautions as necessary to prevent safety hazards to personnel, materials, and equipment. Unsafe practices and/or conditions will be immediately called to the attention of the Project Manager for remedial or corrective action. Conditions beyond the Contractor's responsibility will be referred to the COR for corrective action. Contractor's employees shall be thoroughly indoctrinated on safe operating procedures and precautions essential to the accomplishment of their tasks. Safety measures shall be implemented and adhered to by the Contractor and shall be in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual (latest edition). The latest version of the EM 385-1-1 can be found at http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm.

1.6.9.2. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the COR and shall notify the COR of the corrective action to be taken. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all equipment that is utilized during the performance of this contract is functional and is used in a safe manner.

1.6.9.3. The Contractor shall submit a safety plan to the COR for review within seven (7) days after contract award.

1.6.10. Inspection

1.6.10.1. The Contractor shall notify the COR upon the completion of work in all areas in which pick-up work has been accomplished and is ready for inspection by the COR. The Contractor shall provide its completed work list to the COR daily. If the work has not been performed, or has not been performed satisfactorily, the COR will notify the Contractor immediately. The Contractor shall render immediate corrective action within four (4) hours of notice of non-performance or unsatisfactory performance.

1.6.11. Work Schedule

1.6.11.1. The Contractor shall establish a plan for vehicle routes and collection schedules based on the trash and food waste pick up points from various locations at Pier #8, Busan Storage Facility in accordance with TE-4, Trash and Food waste pick up points and Quantity & Frequency schedule, and submit to the COR for review and acceptance within seven (7) calendar days after contract award. The Contractor shall schedule and arrange work to accommodate the normal Government business and mission. The frequency schedule shall not be changed without written acknowledgement of the COR.

1.6.11.2. In the event of inclement weather or Acts of God in which the Contractor has no control and prevents the Contractor from completing trash collection as scheduled, the Contractor shall notify the COR of such conditions immediately. If the Government excuses the Contractor from performing the services due to severe weather or Acts of God, the Contractor shall accomplish missed collections within 24 hours after severe weather or Acts of God have passed. If all make-up collections cannot be made within 24 hours, a revised schedule shall be submitted to the COR for review and acceptance.

1.6.12. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO and the COR shall meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.6.13. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.6.14. Other Direct Costs: All fees associated with disposal are the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6.15. Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.15.1. AT Level I Training: This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 14 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned within 14 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

1.6.15.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors' employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.15.3. iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism and Operations (ATO). This local 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 14 calendar days of contract award and within 14 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 14 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.16. Emergency Services

1.6.16.1. The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor of their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

1.6.16.2. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Scope. The Contractor shall determine the best disposal method for solid waste management to avoid picking up an empty dumpster or container. The disposal method shall be approved by the KO. The Contractor shall empty recycle/refuse containers, and roll-offs 3 times and 5 times per week. In the event of demand fluctuations, frequency adjustments shall be approved by KO. The Contractor shall remove all litter and waste on the ground within a ten (10) foot radius of the container. The Contractor shall track and report to the COR/ACOR all container weights and number of services per month. The Contractor shall perform services IAW approved scheduled routes for pick-up and respond to calls for service when dumpsters reach full before scheduled pick-up.
Recyclable items include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Cardboard
b. Woody debris and wood pallets
c. Plastics
d. Paper
e. Aluminum/tin cans
f. Scrap metal (including brass from expended rounds)
g. Toner cartridges
h. Mattresses
i. Electronics

2.1.1 Ordnance. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor knowingly accept ammunition, explosives, or firearms. The Contractor shall immediately report all potentially explosive items or materials to the Provost Marshal's Office and Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

2.1.2 Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall not handle asbestos, human remains, or compact military food heaters. The Contractor shall not handle bio-medical (also known as "red bag") or other hazardous materials. The Contractor shall report to the COR/ACOR any hazardous materials identified or discovered at the Collection Point.

2.2 Schedules.

2.2.1 Recycle/Refuse Collection Schedule. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR/ACOR to develop a schedule that minimizes interference with Government business and submit the schedule to the KO for approval. The Contractor's schedule shall cover a 12 month period. The Contractor shall submit the schedules not later than (NLT) ten (10) days prior to contract performance start date and every subsequent option period. The Contractor shall submit changes to the schedule to the KO NLT ten (10) working days prior to the proposed implementation date of any change. The Contractor shall not implement schedules or changes to the work schedule without prior written approval from the KO. The Contractor shall perform all work under the contract IAW the Contractor's schedules. All schedules shall be submitted to the KO for approval.

2.2.2 Specific Tasks Routes/Schedules Submittals. The Contractor shall submit a schedule organized in two (2) hour increments and by days of the week for vehicle routes and collection. The report shall be submitted for KO approval NLT ten (10) business days from the award date of the contract. The Contractor shall jointly monitor with the COR/ACOR the fill capacities during the first thirty (30) days of performance and one (1) other time during each performance period. Proposed changes to the schedule or haul route shall be approved by the KO in writing prior to route changes. A map of the garrison's current dumpster locations is shown in TE 4.

2.3. Recycle Support. The Contractor shall pick up recyclables generated on post. The Contractor shall also assist with the receipt, shipment preparation, and delivery of recyclable products to local vendors or entities on post, as directed by the COR/ACOR. Materials shall be delivered and hauled directly to a vendor.

2.3.1 Recyclables Segregation. The Contractor shall segregate recyclable materials by commodity type. The Contractor shall load the segregated commodities for transport IAW Department of Transportation (DOT) Standards. The Contractor shall assist in the disposal of non-recyclable items found during the recyclable commodity segregation process.

2.3.1.1 Cardboard. The Contractor shall collect cardboard from troop barracks and other building residents receiving furniture and other items, including cardboard left by Contractors.

2.4 Collection Containers of the Government.

2.4.1 Container Management. The Contractor shall place, combine, relocate, and remove all recycle/refuse containers and equipment in types and quantities, adequate to collect and deliver after receiving approval from the COR/ACOR. The Contractor is responsible for all damages to property or grounds after placing containers.

2.4.2 Containers and Installation Access. The Contractor shall place recycle/refuse containers according to standoff distances in TE 4. In addition, the recycle/refuse collection containers shall be positioned more than fifteen (15) yards from a food establishment's entrance doors and adjacent entry way.

2.4.3 HAZMAT in Containers. The Contractor shall notify the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division immediately after asbestos or other HAZMAT has been identified.

2.4.4 Trash Containers: The existing trash containers are Government-owned. If damage is made to those bins during Contractor's performance, the Contractor shall report the condition of the damaged containers to the COR. If replacement is necessary, the contractor shall deliver and place the dumpster(s) from DPW designated area to the location within two (2) working days of receiving notification.

2.4.5 Evaluating Containers. The Contractor shall evaluate the condition of collection recycle/refuse containers on a quarterly basis and provide this information in a report to the COR/ACOR. The report shall include container size, quantities, location, condition rating, number of times cleaned that quarter, the number of times repaired that quarter, number of dumpsters moved that quarter, total number of serviceable collection containers, and number of collection containers in need of repair.

2.4.6 Container Spillage. The Contractor shall pick up all spillage resulting from emptying of container and compacting of solid waste, recycle material, or grease in vehicles.

2.4.7 Complaints. Complaints regarding unsanitary conditions due to Contractor negligence shall be corrected by the Contractor within two (2) hours of notification.

2.4.8 Container Cleaning Schedule. The Contractor shall provide the COR/ACOR with a recommended recycling/refuse collection container cleaning schedule NLT ten (10) calendar days after contract award. The Contractor shall only clean recycling/refuse dumpsters containing food waste, (e.g., containers at dining facilities, cafeterias, etc.) as needed. The Contractor shall provide to the COR/ACOR with a list of refuse collection containers that have received cleaning service each month throughout the Period of Performance (POP). The Contractor shall provide a Monthly Refuse Container Cleaning Schedule that shall include days of service and driver, each container location, container type, cleaning time, and cleaning method. The Contractor shall clean and sanitize recycling/refuse containers as needed to ensure they are clean and odorless.

2.5 Collection Vehicles.

2.5.1 Vehicle Maintenance. Collection vehicles shall be maintained and serviced IAW the manufacturers' recommendations. The Contractor shall ensure collection vehicles receive periodic safety checks and all irregularities shall be repaired before the vehicle is operated. The Contractor shall remove, all inoperable or unserviceable Contractor-furnished vehicles and equipment, off the installation. The Contractor shall not leave MSW in collection vehicles over twenty-four (24) hours. The collection vehicle operator shall immediately clean up all spills caused during the operation. All operators of Contractor-furnished vehicles shall be licensed by the ROK and operate IAW installation traffic regulations. The Contractor shall not leave vehicles unattended unless properly locked and secured.

2.5.2 Unserviceable Vehicles. The Contractor shall have serviceable vehicles to ensure completion of contract requirements in the event of breakdowns, repair, or other mechanical problems. Vehicles that are identified as unserviceable shall be repaired or replaced NLT seven (7) calendar days at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide maintenance and repair service.

2.6 Reports.

2.6.1 Monthly Summary Report. The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary report of tonnage landfilled as MSW and materials recycled to include, but not limited to, the following: electronics, bulk metal, paper, cardboard, co-mingled recyclables, Freon, tires, and organics. The monthly summary report shall, at a minimum, identify the alternative waste streams, C & D, organics, stable waste, landfill/transfer station tipping fees, and percent MSW and recyclable. The Contractor shall submit the monthly summary report to the COR prior to 5th day of each month.

2.6.2 Work Control, Records, and Reports Plan (WCRRP). The Contractor shall develop and implement a WCRRP to include all information control procedures necessary to ensure timely and acceptable accomplishment of all contract data requirements; and permit tracking of work in progress. The Contractor shall submit a WCRRP to the KO for approval NLT ten (10) days after contract performance start date, and modifications to the plan NLT seven (7) working days prior to implementation of any changes. The Contractor shall revise, modify, and resubmit the plan for approval annually. The Contractor shall accurately, completely, and legibly prepare and submit the documentation and automated reports to the KO. Reports shall include any supplemental charts, photographs, manufacturer's pamphlets, etc., necessary to complete the report.

2.6.3 Container Condition Report. The Contractor shall evaluate the condition of the collection containers on a monthly basis and provide this information in a quarterly report to the COR/ACOR.

2.6.4 Weekly Skip Reports. The Contractor shall provide a Weekly Skip Report (WSR) to the COR/ACOR listing containers that cannot be serviced because of blocked access, contamination, illegal material, etc. The Contractor shall contact the COR/ACOR within (one) 1 hour after identifying the non-collected container. The Non-Collected Container Report shall contain the service date, truck, photo or route number, driver's name, container location, time container was checked, why it could not be emptied, and comments (for notations such as a description and license number of blocking vehicle). Upon notification by the COR/ACOR, the Contractor shall ensure collection of the refuse collection container NLT four (4) hours following notification.

2.6.5 Regulatory Agency Inspections. The Contractor shall submit a written report of any inspection visit by representative(s) of any regulatory agency and immediately notify the KO. This report shall include the representatives' names, titles, identification numbers, and agencies, reason(s) for the visit, and comments or findings. The Contractor shall submit a copy of all reports received as a result of these visits to the COR/ACOR by the end of the next working day following receipt of the report. Any samples, reports, etc. shall be accompanied by a statement signed by the inspecting regulatory agency representative validating their authenticity.

3.0 Government-Furnished Material (GFM)/Property (GFP)/Equipment (GFE).

3.1. The Government will not assume any liability for damage to or loss of Contractor's property or for injury or death of any person resulting from fire, theft, or any other cause while performance under this contract at the Government installation. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government from all such potential liability.

3.1.1. The Government will provide the following trash containers:

(1) Trash Containers (175 Gal, Green Plastic).
(2) Food Waste Containers (32 Gal, Gray Plastic).
(3) Recycling Containers (32 Gal / 175 Gal Gray Plastic)

3.2. Protection of Government Installations.

3.2.1. While operating on Government installations, the Contractor shall maintain adequate measures and methods to ensure the protection of Government property.

3.2.2. The Contractor shall be held responsible and shall reimburse the Government for any of its employees or representative's actions that result in damage, destruction, or theft of Government property.

3.3. Damage to Government Property:

3.3.1. If such damage occurs, the Contractor shall immediately repair at contractor's own expense.

3.3.2. The Contractor's invoice for that month at KO's discretion may not be certified until the damage has been repaired and accepted by the COR.

3.4. Recycling/Trash Containers: The existing recycle/trash containers are Government-owned. If damage is made to those bins during Contractor's performance, the Contractor shall make monetary compensation for damaged containers. If replacement is necessary, the replacement should be the same type, size, and color as the existing ones. Determination of Contractor's repair and replacement of bins will be made by the COR in coordination with CM.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Paragraph 3, Government Furnished Items and Services of this PWS.

4.2. Vehicle, Equipment and Tools:

4.2.1. The Contractor shall provide vehicles, equipment and tools that are equipped with the required safety devices. The Contractor shall not use open-box trucks, with or without canvas cover, except for collection of debris or bulky items. It is the Contractor's responsibility for loading and off-loading these refuse at pick-up points within Pier #8, Busan Storage Facility, Masan, and Kimhae.

4.2.2. The Contractor shall provide and maintain vehicles, equipment and tools in an operational condition for transportation to meet the requirements of this contract in accordance with applicable local vehicle and equipment standards, USFK Regulation 190-1, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision.

4.2.3. The Contractor shall display its company name, and telephone number on all vehicles to be used in the performance of pick-up and transportation of regular and food waste trash.

4.2.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and using appropriate safety equipment and gear for performance under this contract to prevent Contractor injuries and warn the general public.

4.2.5. Cleaning Requirements: The Contractor shall ensure all vehicles are in a clean condition at all times. No cleaning facilities or areas will be provided by the Government. Cleaning will be conducted in full compliance with applicable Korean Environmental Laws and Regulations.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Firm Fixed Portion (Routine/Daily Work): The proposed vehicle routes and collection schedules for below works shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) IAW Paragraph 1.6.11.

5.1.1. Removal of Trash/Garbage one (1) time a week: The Contractor shall ensure that all trash (accumulated general trash) from each pick up point throughout Kimhae and Masan are picked up and removed from the installation, one (1) time a week as specified on Technical Exhibit-4: Site Map for Busan area.

5.1.2. Removal of Trash/Garbage two (2) times a week: The Contractor shall ensure that all trash (accumulated general trash) from each pick up point throughout Busan Pier #8 are picked up and removed from the installation, two (2) times a week as specified on Technical Exhibit-4: Site Map for Busan area.

5.1.3. Removal of Food Waste two (2) times a week: The Contractor shall ensure that all food wastes from each pick up point throughout the Busan area are picked up and removed from the installation. 2 times a week as specified on Technical Exhibit-4, Busan Pier #8 and Busan BSF (Busan Storage Facility).

5.2. Regular Trash Pick-up from trash collection points in Busan Area and nearby surrounding locations. See Technical Exhibit-4: Site maps.

5.2.1. The Contractor shall perform collection and transportation of all regular trash and food waste from designated collection points in Busan Area (Pier #8, BSF, Masan & Kimhae). It is the Contractor's responsibility to dispose trash based on the applicable ROK environment laws and regulations. The Contractor shall leave collection stations in a neat and orderly manner, free of solid waste, spillage, and waste left or spilled in the area by container users.

5.2.2. Trash & Garbage: The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of whatever is deposited in the collection points (trash containers or barrels) otherwise specified in this contract. The contractor shall maintain an acceptable size of trash of less than 1 meter in length and 10 kilograms in weight.

5.2.3. Grass, vegetation chipping and leaf raking debris: The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of such items as grass, leaf, bushes, tree trimmings and other such related items that are properly bagged and placed in trash receptacles. The Contractor shall remove tree limbs from trash receptacles as long as they are one meter or less in length.

5.2.4. Recyclable items: The Contractor shall make every effort to recycle accumulated solid waste. Items targeted for recycling consist of; cardboard, aluminum and metal cans, glass, plastic, scrap metal, paper, nickel, silverware, and copper, etc,. Contractor will provided a monthly report to the COR identifying the items and amounts of materials recycled.

5.3 Segregation Requirements:

5.3.1. Government Liability: The Government will not be liable for any form of damages as a result of Contractor mishap.

5.3.2. Waste Segregation: The Contractor is responsible for complying with all existing applicable environmental governing standards in U.S. and ROK.

5.3.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for the segregation of collected trash and garbage as required by local county/city law prior to disposal at the local dump site.

5.3.4. The Contractor shall not segregate waste at the trash collection sites or within U.S. Government area or facility.

5.4. Landfill Receipt: The Contractor shall obtain and furnish monthly a receipt from a city approved sanitary landfill for disposal of the refuse collected from areas serviced by this contract. Only invoices with copies of certificates shall be processed and paid. When processing the invoice payments submitted by the Contractor, the COR shall certify as to the accuracy of the amounts the Contractor transported to the Busan Area Landfill Facility by the Contractor.

5.5. All fees associated with tipping at the Busan Area Landfill Facility are the responsibility of the Contractor.

5.6. Points of Collection:

5.6.1. The Contractor shall render removal services at all locations as specified in the contract. The Contracting Officer (KO) may, at any time, by written order, add or delete any pickup point within the general service area, at which time service accordingly shall be furnished or discontinued.

5.6.2. Missed Pickups: The Contractor shall be required to collect all refuse at missed pick-up points at no additional cost to the Government within four (4) hours after notification by the COR.

5.6.3. The Government will furnish designated collection stations, and provide pads, stands, and other structures for assembling and storing refuse for Contractor pick-up.

5.7. Disposal

5.7.1. Off-Base Disposal: The Contractor shall transport and dispose of all solid waste at a licensed offbase disposal site IAW the laws and regulations of the Republic of Korea. The Contractor shall transport recyclable commodities to an off-base material recovery facility. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal IAW ROK environmental law. The Contractor shall be responsible for the permit or fees associated with the use of off-base disposal locations.

5.8. Transfer of Ownership

5.8.1. The transfer of ownership of all removed solid wastes from the U.S. Government to the Contractor is effective immediately after the wastes are placed/ loaded in Contractor's container or truck. After the transfer of ownership, the Contractor shall be responsible for the wastes.

5.8.2. After the transfer of ownership, the Contractor shall assume full accountability and physical custody for all the wastes removed under this contract.

5.9. Invoices: The Contractor shall provide a monthly invoice for services rendered. The Contractor shall provide a monthly report listing all transactions for the prior month by the 5th day of each month. Report shall contain at a minimum the truck ticket number, date, time and total weight of waste with receipts. The Contractor shall supply this information for all types of refuse. Tonnage of any recycle material will be tracked for data purposes only and provided to the Government. The Contractor shall keep this record on file for a period of one (1) year after the contract expiration date, including any option period exercised.

5.10. Inspection and Search

5.10.1. The Government may search the Contractor, Contractor's employees, its vehicles, conveyances and facilities to ensure that only defined items under this contract are being removed.

5.11. Illicit Acts

5.11.1. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any illicit act committed by its employees while performing under this contract.

5.11.2. For the purpose of this contract, illicit acts include the commission of fraud, theft, bribery, extortion, receiving stolen property, and acknowledged offence.

5.11.3. The Contractor shall ensure complete supervision over its personnel who are engaged in the performance of this contract.

5.11.4. Violation of the above requirement by the Contractor or its agent may result in temporary suspension of the Contractor.

5.12. Environmental Management System (EMS) Requirement (Per USAG Daegu EMS Manual Document 10.1.1):

5.12.1 The Contractor shall perform work consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in Installation's Environmental Management System (EMS). The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by Installation's EMS, including pollution prevention, waste reduction, energy use, and natural resource protection. The Contractor shall provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In addition, the Contractor shall advise their employees of their roles and responsibilities identified by the EMS and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

5.12.1.1 In the event of any environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the event of any noncompliance with any federal, state, or local environmental law, regulation or requirement, the Contractor shall immediately respond by taking all appropriate corrective action and notifying the COR and the EMS Manager. For any nonconformance with the EMS, the Contractor shall take corrective action and initiate further preventative action, as required by the EMS Manager.

5.12.1.2. All on-site contractor personnel shall complete necessary safety and environmental training specified for the type of work conducted on-site. Upon contract award, the COR will notify the EMS Manager to arrange EMS training for appropriate staff.

5.12.1.3. Additionally, when ordering supplies for use on Installation, all contractor personnel must favor energy-efficient, recycled or reclaimed material whenever practicable.

5.12.1.4. The responsibilities of all contractor personnel include, but are not limited to:

(1) Recycling all eligible material, including glass, paper (including magazines), plastic, aluminum, and cardboard to the maximum extent practicable;

(2) Reducing the amount of hazardous material and/or solvent used by purchasing fewer hazardous materials and by increasing the use of products with recycled content;

(3) Reducing the amount of solid waste from construction and demolition debris, and scrap metal sent to municipal and rubble landfills by reducing, reusing, and recycling; and

(4) Conserving energy and water usage by turning off lights and equipment when not in use and using only the necessary amount of water needed to complete the required tasks. Continuous conservation of our natural resources is a must.

5.12.1.5 Any questions regarding EMS may be directed to the Installation EMS Manager or COR.

5.13. Recyclable Materials Processing:

5.13.1. Marketing: The Contractor shall provide for the marketing of recyclable materials, including transportation of recyclable commodities to the purchasers. Recyclable materials marketing shall be in accordance with existing local regulation. The Contractor shall provide original sales receipts for recycled materials to the Contracting Officer's Representative no later than the 5th calendar day of the month following the sale.

5.13.2. Re-fund to the Government for recycle items (CLIN X006): The following items are recyclable items. The Contractor shall deduct the salvage values of the recycling items from the monthly invoice. If the Government implement direct sales of recyclable material, the contractor amount will be adjusted based on the negotiation.
The estimated quantities of recyclable material are:

Metal Scrap: 8.16 ton
Cardboard: 8.16 ton
Paper mixed: 13.61 ton
Plastic: 8.16 ton
Glass: 8.16 ton
Aluminum: 0.45 ton
Copper: 0.45 ton
Textile: 2.27 ton

• The estimated quantities above are based on last year historical data and the estimate of recycling items may change depended on circumstances.

5.14. Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR): The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall supply all the information in the format using the following web address https://www.ecmra.mil/Login.aspx The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, or also known as the COR; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-
Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost;
(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.
Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor's system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. Supplements, amendments, or changes to these documents may be issued during the life of the contract. Any such changes to documents which cause a change in performance within the meaning of the "Changes" clause will be not implemented by the Contractor unless or until a change order or modification to the contract is issued by the KO. Any Contractor provided publications to be procured and maintained at Contractor's expense.

6.1. Korean Waste Management Law

6.2. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement.

6.3. AR 420-47, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management.

6.4. EM 385-1, General Safety Requirements.

6.5. USFK Reg 201-1, Environmental Governing Standards (EGS)

6.6. DOD Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document.

6.7. USFK Hazardous Waste Management and Minimization Program Guidance.

6.8. DoDD 6050.16, DoD Policy for Establishing and Implementing Environmental Standards at Oversea Installations.

7. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

7.1. Definitions:

7.1.1. Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other Government property.

7.1.2. Collection Station: The designated point(s) where solid waste will be placed for collection by the Contractor. This term may also be referred to as collection point, pick-up points, or collection site.

7.1.3. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

7.1.4. Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the
contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

7.1.5. Contracting Officer (KO). 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.

7.1.6. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

7.1.7. Contract Manager (CM) and Alternate Contract Manager (ACM). The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the COR. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. CM and ACM should be employed by the prime contractor. The contractor shall provide any changes of CM or ACM personnel to KO and COR for approval within two (2) working days.

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

7.1.9. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

7.1.10. Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

7.1.11. Government Furnished Property. Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, 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.

7.1.12. Government Property. 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.

7.1.13. Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government's expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;
(2) Theft:
(3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or
(4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

7.1.14. Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

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

7.1.16. Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

7.1.17. Property Administrator. An authorized representative of the KO appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a contractor.

7.1.18. Property Records. Records created and maintained by the contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

7.1.19. Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in contractor acquired property.

7.1.20. Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

7.1.21. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

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

7.1.23. Deficient Services: Daily services found to be incomplete, defective, or not accomplished as scheduled shall be reported to the Contractor for immediate corrective action by the Contractor. Deficient service will be acceptably completed, corrected or re-accomplished no later than four (4) hours from notification by the COR.

7.1.24. Working Procedures: Procedures or processes for pick-up, segregation, transportation of regular trash.

7.1.25. Sensitive Property means property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

7.1.26. Unit Acquisition Cost means

i. For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and identified in the contract; and

(2) For contractor-acquired property, the cost derived from the contractor's records that reflect consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles.

7.1.27. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): A secure web based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

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

7.1.29. Work Week. Monday through Saturday, unless specified otherwise.

7.1.30. Trash and Garbage: A type of trash, which Busan Area Landfill Facility accepts for dumping. These are trash and garbage generated by the offices and houses. All organic edible and inedible waste materials resulting from the preparation and serving of food, and which may contain water or other liquids. This includes condemned foodstuffs, fats, bones, and may also include ground garbage generated from food preparation
facilities.

7.1.31. Ashes: The residue from burned wood, coal, coke and other combustible material.

7.1.32. Bulk Container: A large container that is used for the disposal of trash and garbage.

7.1.33. Collection: The process of an accumulation of trash and garbage from any one unit at any one time, regardless of the number of cartons, bundles or the amount of trash.

7.1.34. Collection Frequency: The number of times collection is provided in a specified period of time.

7.1.35. Collection Station: A locations designated on the contract drawings located in TE-4, where refuse may be conveniently and efficiently assembled and stored in containers for collection.

7.1.36. Grass, vegetation chipping and leaf raking debris: The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of such items as grass, leaf, bushes, tree trimmings and other such related items that are properly bagged and placed in trash receptacles. The Contractor shall remove tree limbs from trash receptacles as long as they are one meter or less in length.

7.1.37. Hazardous Waste: Any material identified in the 40 CFR, Part 261.30 and/or Federal Statute or by Korean Environmental Laws and Regulations. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM THIS CONTRACT.

7.1.38. Open Burning: The combustion of solid waste without (a) control of combustion air to maintain adequate temperature for efficient combustion, (b) containment of the combustion reaction in an enclosed device to provide sufficient residence time and mixing for complete combustion or (c) control of the emission of the combustion products. This is a "PROHIBITED ACTION" and not an authorized means of ultimate disposal on Government installations.

7.1.39. Food Waste: Scraps of food and other associated items generated from the preparation of Meals in dining facilities. Food waste shall be collected and transported by a vehicle with a sealed container to prevent offensive odor or leak of wastewater. The vehicles and containers shall be washed or sterilized as needed so that they do not constitute a nuisance and to retard the harborage, feeding, and breeding of vectors.

7.1.40. Spillage: The Contractor shall pickup all spillage around collection stations within a ten (10) feet radius. The cleanup operation shall be concurrent with scheduled refuse collections. The Contractor shall ensure that vehicle bodies are kept covered at all times to prevent loose trash from blowing off.

7.1.41. Inaccessible Containers: Containers which are blocked by vehicles or otherwise inaccessible shall be tagged with a weatherproof notice stating the time of attempted collection, reason for non-collection (including license number of vehicle or identification of other obstruction) any other applicable comments. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately after the fail attempted collection pickup.

7.2 Acronyms.

ACC Army Contracting Command
ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative
AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
AQL Acceptable Quality Level
AR Army Regulation
ARC Army Resource Center
ATO Anti-Terrorism Officer
CAP Contractor Acquired Property
CDRL Contract Data Requirements List
CFE Contractor Furnished Equipment
CFM Contractor Furnished Material
CFP Contractor Furnished Property
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CLIN Contract Line Item Number
CMRA Contractor Manpower Reporting Application
CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
COR Contracting Officer's Representative
CORT Contracting Officer's Representative Tool
CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System
DA Department of the Army
DCMA Defense Contract Management Agency
DES Directorate of Emergency Services
DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
DID Data Item Description
DOD Department of Defense
DOL Department of Labor
DOT Department of Transportation
DPW Directorate of Public Works
ECO Environmental Compliance Officer
EM Engineering Manual, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
EO Executive Order
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation
FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards
FPCON Force Protection Condition
GFE Government-Furnished Equipment
GFEBS General Fund Enterprise Business System
GFM Government-Furnished Material
GFP Government-Furnished Property
HLO High Level Objective
HQDA Headquarters Department of the Army
IAW In Accordance With
IMCOM Installation Management Command
IT Information Technology
KO Contracting Officer
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
N/A Not Applicable
NGB National Guard Bureau
NLT Not Later Than
O & M Operational and Maintenance
OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest
OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)
OMB Office of Management and Budget
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PAM Pamphlet
PM Preventive Maintenance
POC Point of Contact
PoP Period of Performance
PPIRS Past Performance Information Retrieval System
PRS Performance Requirements Summary
PUB Publication
PWS Performance Work Statement
QA Quality Assurance
QAE Quality Assurance Evaluator
QAP Quality Assurance Program
QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
QC Quality Control
QCP Quality Control Plan
R/R Repair or Replace
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SDS Safety Data Sheets
SF Standard Form
TE Technical Exhibit
USAG United States Army Garrison
USARC U.S. Army Reserve Command
U.S.C. United States Code
VIP Very Important Person
WAWF Wide Area Work Flow
WD Wage Determination

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