Stuttgart Environmental Services

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for providing non-personal services to support the Natural Resources Conservation Program at USAG Stuttgart. The goal is to ensure natural resource conservation measures and military operations are integrated and consistent with legal requirements and stewardship responsibilities.

The contractor shall provide services in four main areas:

• Program Management: Oversight, documentation, data analysis, management plan updates, report preparation, and geospatial data production. This includes managing key personnel like the Program Manager, scientists, and experts.

• NEPA Consultation Services: Supporting environmental review and planning processes, evaluating project effects on the environment, developing Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), providing biological opinions, and offering construction oversight and consultation with host nation agencies.

• Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) Surveys: Conducting regular surveys of TES populations and their habitats to monitor the effectiveness of management and restoration activities. This involves detailed field surveys for various fauna and flora groups.

• TES Habitat Management: Implementing habitat management and restoration measures at Local Training Area (LTA) Böblingen, including shrub removal, mowing, scarifying, soil excavation, pond maintenance, invasive species management, and historic fruit tree preservation.

• Contractor performance will be evaluated based on a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Key deliverables include Quality Control Plans, Work Plans, various reports (status, NEPA completion, TES survey, habitat management), updated databases, and geospatial data layers.

• Specific quality levels are defined in Technical Exhibit A, focusing on compliance rates and minimizing discrepancies.

• Services are to be performed on-site within USAG Stuttgart installations, including Kelley Barracks, Patch Barracks, Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart Army Airfield, Robinson Barracks, Kornwestheim Golf Course, Training Area Böblingen, and Admin Facility Olgastrasse.

• The contract period is not explicitly stated but implies multiple ordering periods.

• Personnel: Requires a Program Manager, Alternate Program Manager, Quality Control Manager, Senior Biologist/Botanist/Zoologist, Landscape Planner, Landscape Manager, Geodatabase Systems Administrator, Arborist, and various specialized field personnel with specific experience and education. Level III English/German language fluency is required for key roles.

• Security: Installation access control, background checks, and adherence to Army in Europe regulations are mandatory.

• Training: Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC, and iWATCH training are required for all contractor employees.

• Compliance: Adherence to Host Nation safety laws, German federal nature protection act, and DoD environmental policies is required.

• Data: All data and materials produced are Government-owned. Geospatial data must comply with SDSFIE standards.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines requirements for providing environmental compliance, surveys, assessments, consulting, inspections, training, advisory, and laboratory services for the DPW Environmental Division, USAG Stuttgart. The goal is to ensure compliance with various host nation waste laws, acts, regulations, and US-Army standards.

The contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, labor, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and all support costs necessary to perform the services described. Key areas include:

• Management Plans: Updating Hazardous Waste Management Plans, Spill Prevention Control and Reporting Plans, etc.

• Inspections & Site Visits: Conducting compliance assessments for hazardous waste, storm water, tanks, and other environmental media.

• Training: Developing and delivering in-person and virtual environmental training.

• Documentation: Creating facility documentation, operational manuals, and informational materials.

• Advisory & Consulting: Providing recommendations for corrective actions and supporting environmental awareness events.

• Permitting: Assisting with Host Nation permit requirements and renewals.

• Surveys: Performing mapping, geospatial data, and database updates.

• Lab Services: Conducting storm water, drinking water, wastewater, building materials, and radon sampling and analysis.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Government will evaluate performance per the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Deliverables must meet specified timelines and quality standards.

• Services are to be performed throughout USAG Stuttgart installations, including Kelley Barracks, Patch Barracks, Panzer Kaserne, and others.

• Operating hours for contractor support are 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday, excluding US and Host Nation holidays.

• Personnel: Key personnel (Program Manager, Alternate PM, QCM) require specific experience and language proficiency (fluent German for PM/APM).

• Certifications: Personnel must possess relevant German training certificates and qualifications for specialized tasks (e.g., Hazardous Material/Waste, Building Contaminants).

• Security: Compliance with installation access control, background checks, and Common Access Card (CAC) requirements is mandatory.

• Training: Mandatory training includes Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC, iWATCH, and Information Assurance (IA).

• Compliance: Strict adherence to German laws, US Army regulations (AER 200-1, AR 200-1), and Final Governing Standards (FGS) for Germany is required.

• Reporting: Various reports and logs are required, including Quality Control Plans, Work Plans, Installation Pass Logs, and specific task-related reports.

• Government Property: Contractor will utilize Government-provided computers, software, and facilities. Contractor provides other necessary equipment and supplies.