A. Performance Work Statement - Pikes Peak Janitorial

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1.This is a performance-based contract for cemetery Janitorial services at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado and hereafter referred to as “Pikes Peak” or “Cemetery.” The overall responsibility of the Contractor is to plan, coordinate, organize, manage, and perform the activities of “Janitorial services” described herein, which are required to maintain sanitation and an aesthetic appearance of the Cemetery’s Administration Office building, Maintenance building, and Honor Guard building. Total area of the three buildings to be serviced is approximately 6,380 square feet.

1.2.This Performance Work Statement describes the basic objectives of the Pikes Peak National Cemetery Janitorial Program. The Performance Based Service Contract provides potential offerors the flexibility to develop cost effective solutions and the opportunity to propose innovative alternatives to meet the stated objectives. It also presents the Government with an opportunity to assess the offeror’s understanding of all aspects of the effort to be performed by eliminating the "how to" instructions to accomplish the required effort normally contained in the Statement of Work that the Government traditionally provides to prospective Offerors. Minimum acceptable levels of performance to meet the minimum requirements are outlined in the “Services Summary” contained in Attachment 1.

1.3.THE NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION MISSION

1.3.1.The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorial that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are National Shrines. Therefore, the standards for management, maintenance, appearance and operational procedures performed by the Contractor have been established by the National Cemetery Administration to reflect this Nations’ concern and respect for those interred there. For this reason, the Contractor’s strict adherence to the Performance Work Statement, Performance Work Requirements Summary, and Guidance Specifications shall be required and shall be essential.

1.4THE NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMININSTRATION BACKGROUND

1.4.1.In 1999 Congress passed legislation requiring VA to ensure that National Cemeteries serve as a dignified and respectful setting. Each Cemetery is to be an expression of appreciation and respect of a grateful Nation for the service and sacrifice of her veterans.

1.4.2.Further, each National Cemetery is to be maintained as a National Shrine. A National Shrine is defined as a place of honor and memory that declares to the visitor/family who views it as a majestic setting, offering a sense of serenity, historic sacrifice, and nobility of purpose. The National Cemetery is a beautiful and awe-inspiring tribute to those who gave much to preserve our Nation’s freedom and way of life.