Annual Crane Test and Inspection Services

CUI CUI PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR Annual Overhead Hoist Inspections and Load Testing Services 1.0 General: 1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform the annual inspection, load testing and certification of five (5) overhead hoists located at the Aircraft Maintenance Facilities of the 158 th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, as defined in this PWS. 1.2 Background: This annual inspection requirement is driven by Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 91-203 to bring and keep the cranes up to code. For the last three years the inspections and load testing have been completed year to year with a GPC purchase. 1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 1 Base Year of 12 months and 2 12-month option years. 1.4 General Information: 1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0700 - 1600 on Tuesday thru Friday, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at multiple facilities generally located around 112 NCO drive in South Burlington, Vermont. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Teleworking is not authorized. 1.4.1.1 Reserved 1.4.1.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges. -- 1 of 11 -- CUI CUI 1.4.1.3 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times, and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation, which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee from Government property or revoke access to Government systems for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract. 1.4.1.3.1 Prohibited Items: The contractor’s employees found in possession of prohibited items may receive a warning and or a debarment letter. Any personnel found in possession of illegal contraband or substances may be detained by Security Forces members, and South Burlington Police Department personnel will respond for investigation and processing of the individual(s). 1.4.1.3.1.1 Weapons: No weapons, ammunition, or explosives are permitted on this installation. This includes firearms, bows, crossbows, arrows, bolts, or blades greater than three inches in length. 1.4.1.3.1.2 Contraband: Controlled substances, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and open alcohol containers are not authorized onto the installation. 1.4.1.3.2 Restricted Area Access: The Maintenance Group will provide escorts to the contractor while working in restricted areas. Contractor employees will stay in the sight of their escort and follow their instructions 1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days: 1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st 1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday 1.4.2.3 President’s Day 1.4.2.4 Memorial Day 1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th 1.4.2.6 Independence Day: July 4th 1.4.2.7 Labor Day 1.4.2.8 Columbus Day 1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th 1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day 1.4.2.11 Christmas Day: December 25th 1.4.3 Reserved -- 2 of 11 -- CUI CUI 1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s). 1.4.5 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor secu…