What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor for the replacement of turf at the 5th Armored Brigade training facility in Fort Bliss, Texas, under a total small business set-aside. This project involves the procurement and installation of a modern, all-weather training area to enhance soldier safety and combat readiness, with a performance period of 180 days from the notice to proceed. Interested small businesses should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating that they can submit bids for this project.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
5th AR BDE FY 26 5AR Dagger Field Turf Replacement
Period Of Performance (PoP): Shall be 180 days from PO
PART 1.0
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. General: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirements for the
procurement and installation of a comprehensive training facility modernization. The
Contractor shall provide all necessary project management, supervision, labor,
equipment, and materials to successfully execute this project for the 5th Armored Brigade
(5th AR BDE) at Fort Bliss, Texas.
1.2 Objectives: The primary objective is to replace an outdated and unsafe training area
with a modern, all weather training facility. This project will enhance Soldier safety,
improve physical fitness capabilities, and increased combat readiness by installing a
covered turf field with integrated fitness equipment.
1.2.1. Background: The current training area at the Brigade headquarters is inadequate
and poses safety risks. The 5th AR BDE requires a permanent, high- quality solution to
mitigate these risks and provide a resilient training environment that aligns with the
Army’s mission.
1.2.2. Period of Performance: 180 Days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued.
1.3 General Information:
1.3.1. Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop and maintain a
comprehensive Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the synthetic turf
replacement is performed in accordance with this PWS and manufacturer
specifications. The QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and
Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within 15 days of contract award. At
a minimum, the QCP must include:
1.3.1.1. An inspection system covering all phases of site prep, base leveling, turf
installation, seaming, and infill application.
1.3.1.2. Procedures for identifying, preventing, and correcting defective work.
1.3.1.3. The name and contact information of the designated on-site Quality
Control Manager.
1.3.1.4 Procedures for conducting final G-Max impact testing prior to project
turnover.
1.3.2. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance
under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
and is a government only document. This plan is primarily focused on what the
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Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW the performance
standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements
means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or
service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls
incumbent on the Contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the
contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the
frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.
1.3.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall be required to perform services on
holidays.
New Year’s Day 1st day of January
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 3rd Monday of January
Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February
Memorial Day Last Monday of May
Juneteenth 19th day of June
Independence Day 4th day of July
Labor Day 1st Monday of September
Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October
Veterans Day 11th day of November
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November
Christmas Day 25th day of December
1.3.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor shall conduct business between the hours of
07:30 AM and 5:30 PM (MST), Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays or
when the Government facility is closed. The Contractor shall adjust to mission hours
to fully execute objectives in accordance with PWS para 6.1.
1.3.5 Place of Performance: The work will be performed at turf field located at 1002
Chaffee Rd, Fort Bliss Texas, 79916
1.3.6 Period of Performance: Project to begin once notice to proceed is issued, 180 days
from award date.
1.3.7 Type of Contract: This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. All services will be
inspected in accordance with FAR Clause 52.246-4, Inspection of Services—Fixed
Price.
1.3.8 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all
associated Sub-Contractors employees shall provide all information required for
background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by
installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.
Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements
(FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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
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(FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require
changes in Contractor security matters or processes.
1.3.8.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of
clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at
any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor
security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie
and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the
Government will continue. Contract services shall resume when the FPCON is reduced
to Bravo or lower.
1.3.8.2 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all
government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the
close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be
secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.”
1.3.8.3 Escorts: Reserved.
1.3.8.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved.
1.3.8.5 Background Checks: Reserved.
1.3.8.6 Employment Eligibility: Reserved.
1.3.8.7 Key Control: Reserved.
1.3.8.8 Lock Combinations: R…
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