Amendment 1 -USAFA Gregory Hall Fume Hood Repairs

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for repairing up to 12 chemical fume hoods at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The repairs are necessary due to recent annual airflow velocity performance tests indicating failures, creating a health and safety concern.

• The contractor shall provide all resources (materials, personnel, supervision, equipment, facilities, transportation) to perform the Gregory Hall Fume Hood Repairs.

• The primary task is the repair of up to 12 identified fume hoods.

• The required specification for satisfactory operation is an airflow of 80-100 CFM/ft².

• Each repaired fume hood must pass the airflow velocity test of 80-100 CFM/ft².

• The 10th MDG/BEE will conduct testing to verify satisfactory operation after repairs.

• The work will be performed at the Gregory Hall Fume Hoods, USAFA.

• Normal hours of operation are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST), Monday through Friday. Work is not expected during base closures or Federal holidays.

• The contract is a nonpersonal service contract; the Government will not supervise contractor personnel.

• Contractors must comply with all USAFA security requirements, including obtaining installation identification badges and vehicle passes.

• Contractors must comply with all USAFA safety and traffic regulations.

• Prohibits the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).

• Requires contractors to coordinate repair dates and times with the USAFA/DFCH point of contact.

• Includes information on the ombudsman for concerns and dispute resolution.

• Appendix A: Installation and Facility Map

• Appendix B: List of Fume Hoods Requiring Repair, including designation, model, and reason for failure (e.g., 'Reverse Order', 'No or Low Air Flow').

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing chemical fume hood repairs at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The primary goal is to address health and safety concerns arising from fume hoods that have failed annual airflow velocity performance tests.

• The contractor shall provide all resources (materials, personnel, supervision, equipment, facilities, transportation) necessary to perform repairs on up to 12 fume hoods.

• The specific fume hoods requiring repair are identified in Appendix B.

• Each repaired fume hood must pass an airflow velocity test with a specification of 80-100 CFM/ft².

• The 10th MDG/BEE will conduct post-repair testing to verify operational status.

• The work will be performed at the USAFA.

• Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). The contractor is responsible for coordinating repair dates and times with the USAFA/DFCH point of contact.

• This is a nonpersonal service contract; the Government will not supervise contractor personnel.

• The contractor must comply with all USAFA security requirements, including obtaining necessary badges and vehicle passes.

• Contractors shall not use Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) in any aspect of the work.

• The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations, and obtain any necessary licenses and permits.

• The contractor shall take reasonable steps to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of personnel.

• Government furnished property is not included under this contract.

• The Government will provide refuse collection and disposal services.

• The contractor must report any safety incidents or mishaps immediately to the COR and the USAFA Safety Office.

• Appendix A: Installation and Facility Map

• Appendix B: List of Fume Hoods Requiring Repair

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

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Bidders must review these clauses and provisions to understand their contractual obligations, including but not limited to:

• Representations and certifications required (e.g., regarding telecommunications equipment, business operations, small business status).
• Payment and invoicing procedures (e.g., Wide Area WorkFlow).
• Item unique identification and valuation requirements.
• Cybersecurity requirements (e.g., CMMC).
• Compliance with labor laws and other regulatory requirements.

Understanding these incorporated clauses is crucial for preparing a compliant offer and for fulfilling contract requirements if awarded.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination for the State of Colorado, specifically for the counties of El Paso and Teller. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in that geographic area.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5417, Revision No. 31, dated December 3, 2025.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on health and welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and paid sick leave (EO 13706: $5.09 per hour or $203.60 per week) are provided.
• Vacation and Holiday Policies: Outlines requirements for paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, up to 5 weeks after 25 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage rate for federal contractors).
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

Bidders must use this wage determination to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services in El Paso and Teller counties, Colorado. This information is crucial for accurately pricing proposals and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. Any offeror must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these minimums for all covered employees.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate—Basic" provision, which requires offerors to certify the country of origin for end products and their components. It is used in conjunction with the "Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic" clause of the solicitation.

• Definitions: Clarifies terms such as COTS item, component, critical component, domestic end product, foreign end product, and qualifying country.
• Evaluation: Outlines how the government will evaluate offers, including considering qualifying country end products without Buy American restrictions.
• Certifications: Requires offerors to certify:
  • That each end product is a domestic end product, and if it contains a critical component or item.
  • Whether components of non-COTS end products have unknown origin and if foreign end products exceed a certain domestic content percentage (65% for iron/steel, 55% for others).
  • A table to list qualifying country end products and their country of origin.
  • A table to list other foreign end products, their country of origin, and whether they exceed 55% domestic content.
  • A section to list domestic end products containing a critical component or critical item.
• Submission: Requires company name, representative name, title, signature, and date.

Bidders must complete and submit this certificate accurately to comply with the solicitation's Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements. Failure to provide correct information may impact the evaluation of their offer and their eligibility for certain contract awards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule for Fume Hood Repair Services related to Solicitation # FA700026Q0026. It is intended for offerors to provide their pricing for specific contract line items (CLINs).

• CLIN 0001: Chemical Fume Hood Repair (Quantity: 12, Unit: Each)
• CLIN 0002: Chemical Fume Hood Airflow Velocity Balancing (Quantity: 12, Unit: Each)
• Pricing is Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).
• Offerors are instructed to fill out the grey highlighted cells and the Amendment # if applicable.
• Missing or incomplete information may result in quote rejection.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the specific services required and to submit their price quotes accurately. Bidders must complete this schedule with their Unit Prices and Total Prices for each CLIN. The "Total Contract Value" field should reflect the sum of all CLINs. Failure to complete this form correctly may lead to disqualification.

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