PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Advanced Homemade Explosives Course of Instruction for the Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General. This is a non-personal services contract to provide a technical course of instruction. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers must be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction. The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items required to include the non-personal services necessary to perform instructional support at Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NSEOD), Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), Florida as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and services. The Contractor must perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background. On 01 APR 2022, the Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving (CEODD) established the Homemade Explosives (HME) course of instruction (COI) at Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NSEOD). The HME Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has run successfully for five years. In March 2026, the Joint EOD Technical Training Acceptance Board validated HME COI as a Joint EOD requirement.

1.3. Objectives. The objective of this contract is a turn-key contracted solution to develop maintain and deliver an Advanced HME course for CEODD at NSEOD, Eglin AFB, Florida based on current Joint EOD Program Board approved requirements listed in this PWS.

1.4. Scope. This PWS defines the outcomes to be accomplished by a contracted trainer/vendor who will provide an advanced EOD course of instruction specifically designed to advance the capability of JSEOD Technicians. The outcome described by this PWS focuses on curriculum, operational training and practical exercises to better prepare JSEOD personnel to counter the threat of HME in operational environments.

The Contractor is responsible for all functions, tasks, safety and responsibilities normally associated with teaching this advanced Course of Instruction (COI) and must provide sufficient instructor personnel to include Chemists (organic or inorganic), Intelligence Analysts, and former EOD Technicians possessing the requisite qualifications, expertise, and skills, to deliver the respective course of instruction as stipulated in this PWS. The course must educate and train JSEOD Technicians in HME identification, processing, production, disposal, desensitization, handling and dynamic defeat during EOD operations. The Contractor must be responsible for acquiring precursors, explosives, equipment and other necessary materials, and obtain/possess the appropriate licenses and permits to purchase, transport, store and use the materials. The Contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Federal Law, Florida State Law(s), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Navy and Eglin AFB installation regulations.

1.5. Period of Performance. The period of performance must be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The first HME course convening will be a Pre-Pilot verification course to ensure contractor compliance with the requirements as outlined in this PWS. The second HME course convening will be the Pilot course. Once approved, standard convenes will commence. If the contract is awarded to the incumbent, there will not be a need to complete Pre-Pilot or Pilot and Base Year will involve only standard convenes. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Option Year III 01 April 2030 - 31 March 2031 Option Year IV 01 April 2031 - 31 March 2032 Six Month Extension 01 April 2032 - 30 September 2032

1.6. Hours of Operation.

1.6.1. Normal Duty Hours. The Contractor is responsible for providing performance/service, between the hours of 0700 - 1800, Central Time, Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor must keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.6.2. Federal Government Holidays

b. When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as a legal holiday. This list of holidays relates to Government duty days and is not intended to supplement or otherwise alter the provisions of any Wage Determination regarding applicable paid holidays.

1.6.3. Inclement Weather Operations. In cases of severe weather, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will work with the Contractor to meet as many training objectives as possible and best achievable outcome based on course progress. The Contracting Officer (KO) may authorize exceptions to normal working hours to ensure key training objectives are met as much as possible in courses that are impacted by inclement weather. In this case the COR and Contractor will work together to modify course schedule to meet objectives within the remaining days of prescribed dates of scheduled course. If prolonged inclement weather COR and Contractor will work together to find mutually agreeable dates to reschedule course. Students for this course will be on strict travel plans; therefore, extending course dates is not an option.

1.7. Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the NSEOD (Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Center, Range C-87), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 32578.

1.8. Type of Contract. The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price Single Award Indefinite Delivery Definite Quantity. This is an Indefinite Delivery Definite Quantity contract for five (5) minimum and ten (10) maximum, 5-day Advanced HME classes per year. The COR will provide tentative class dates for the base and option years within five (5) workdays after award of the contract and option years respectively. The Government reserves the right to reschedule class dates. In the event of a rescheduling requirement, the Government must provide the Contractor a 30-calendar day notice at the minimum.

1.8.1 Non-Personal Services Statement. Contractor employees performing services under this contract will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the PWS. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this PWS may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

1.9. Quality Control. Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services to the Government in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions contained in the FAR.

1.9.1. The Contractor must develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP must implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, must address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor must provide to the Government their quality control documentation with the Contractor’s offer for use as an evaluation factor, one electronic copy of a comprehensive written QCP, electronic copy must be in Adobe PDF or MS WORD; changes to the QCP after award must be submitted to the KO and COR in an electronic copy within five (5) calendar days prior to the proposed changes thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the Contractor must receive the KO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC System in regard to this contract.

1.9.2. Corrective Actions. If at any time, it is determined by the KO that the quality control system, personnel, instructions, controls, tests, or records are not providing results which conform to contract requirements, action must be taken by the Contractor to correct the deficiency. If a Contract Deficiency Report (CDR) is issued the Contractor must develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP), which identifies the root cause, Corrective Action (CA) for the root cause, CA for the specific non-conformance and CA to the root cause to prevent recurrence and a corrective action including the timeline for completion.

1.10. Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is a Government only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the Contractor has performed IAW the requirements of the contract. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable deficiency rate(s) as illustrated within the PWS and Performance Requirements Summary. All performance ratings will use (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory), as defined in FAR subpart 42.15, Contractor Performance Information. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this acquisition.

1.10.1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) [https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/] is the program used for nomination, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the task order and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government equipment furnished; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.10.2. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor must apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action must be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings must be considered into the overall contract price.

1.11. Operations Security.

1.11.1 Clearance. Within 5 business days after receipt of an award, the contractor must provide a complete listing of all employees associated with this training to NSEOD for clearance/access verification. Instructors must have a current SECRET level security clearance and facility must have space or room cleared and approved to hold discussions up to SECRET level security classification. The Contractor facility must be eligible for a SECRET Facility Security Clearance. The Government plans to issue a DD254 to support this requirement and to allow instructor’s access to current information relevant to this course.

1.11.2 Access to Department of Defense Facilities. Commercial support for this training will require the contractor to access, and provide at least some support within DoD facilities, access DoD information systems/ networks, and access to classified information. Vendor’s employee(s) may be required to access military installations in the performance of the student management, coordination, and administrative services described in this PWS. The ability to apply for and hold a Government issued Common Access Card (CAC) for all personnel associated with this contract is required.

1.11.3. Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). DBIDS is a DoD-owned and operated system developed by Defense Manpower Data Center as a force protection program to manage personnel identity and access at DoD installations. DBIDS is a network database system designed to easily verify access authorization of personnel entering military installations by using barcodes and fingerprint biometric identifications. DBIDS is provided to contractors and vendors at no cost.

In order to obtain base access, an individual needs to acquire DoD sponsorship, have a thorough identity check, be properly vetted, and have a legitimate reason for base access. Identity checks require a passport or a Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license. Vetting occurs when the individual's background and ID are compared against authoritative criminal justice data bases, and the individual has a letter or official document from the sponsoring organization which articulates the reason for access. When the above criteria are satisfactorily met, DBIDs credentials are issued.

Additional information is available at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html.

1.11.4. Contractor Unclassified Access to Federally Controlled Facilities, Sensitive Information, Information Technology Systems or Protected Health Information. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requires Government agencies to develop and implement Federal security standards for Federal employees and Contractors. The Deputy Secretary of Defense Directive-Type Memorandum 08-006 – “DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-12)” dated November 26, 2008 (or its subsequent DoD instruction) directs implementation of HSPD-12. This clause is in accordance with HSPD-12 and its implementing directives.

APPLICABILITY

This clause applies to Contractor employees requiring physical access to any area of a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoN or DoD computer/network/system to perform certain unclassified sensitive duties. This clause also applies to Contractor employees who access Privacy Act and Protected Health Information, provide support associated with fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have been identified as National Security Position, as advised by the command security manager. It is the responsibility of the responsible security officer of the command/facility where the work is performed to ensure compliance.

1.11.5. DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF ACCESS

The potential consequences of any requirement under this clause including denial or termination of physical or system access in no way relieves the Contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract. Contractors must plan ahead in processing their employees and subcontractor employees. The Contractor must insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is permitted to have unclassified access to a federally controlled facility, federally-controlled information system/network and/or to Government information, meaning information not authorized for public release.

1.11.6. CONTRACTOR’S SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor must designate an employee to serve as the Contractor’s Security Representative. Within three (3) workdays after contract award, the Contractor must provide to the requiring activity’s Security Manager and the KO, in writing, the name, title, address, and phone number for the Contractor’s Security Representative. The Contractor’s Security Representative must be the primary point of contact on any security matter. The Contractor’s Security Representative must not be replaced or removed without prior notice to the KO and Command Security Manager.

1.12. Security.

1.12.1. Security Requirements. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an IT-II level access at time of the offer submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW the attached DoD Contract Security Classification Specification Form DD254.

1.12.2. Physical Security. The Contractor must be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use IAW OPNAVINST 5530.14E CH-3, Navy Physical Security and Law Enforcement Program.

1.12.3. National Agency Check, Local Agency Check and Local Credit Check. At a minimum, Contractor employees are required to have a favorable investigation IAW DoD Manual 5200.02. Local Agency Check and Local Credit Check must be submitted and results received 10 calendar days prior to commencement of work. An “unfavorable” or “no determination” adjudication of the Contractor employees’ investigation will result in immediate termination of access to the workspace and records.

1.12.4. Employment Eligibility Verification. No foreign national will be employed on this Government contract. This clause does not apply to employees hired overseas in accordance with Status of Forces Agreements, Diplomatic (memorandums) of understanding or other Host Nation Agreements. Employees hired under these agreements are subject to local pre-employment checks. Each Contractor employee must comply with the HSPD-12 E-Verify Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR Clause 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification.

1.12.5. Defense Information System for Security (DISS). All Contractors, working within DoN Spaces must be entered into the DISS, and then owned by their contracting company Facility Security Officer. The receiving command Security Manager will then service those individuals in DISS for tracking and monitoring of their investigation status.

1.13. Safety. The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance of all safety regulations of employees while working on Government owned facilities. In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor must comply with 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards. The Contractor must comply with the above and all other applicable DoD, Navy, Federal, State, and Local safety and health requirements.

1.13.1 Contractor Safety Plan. The Contractor must establish and maintain a safety plan of which a draft plan must be submitted to the KO at the time of offer. Contractor’s final Safety Plan must be submitted no later than no later than 30 calendar days after contract award.

Personnel Safety. The Contractor must immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the KO, designated representative or COR, and must notify the KO of the corrective action to be taken.

1.13.2. Environment and OSHA. The Contractor must comply with all local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract must be immediately brought to the attention of the KO or authorized representative for final resolution. The Contractor must notify the KO or COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflict. The Contractor must be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local State, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO to halt any and all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due to the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor must take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of a serious hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor must notify the KO or designated representative and COR.

1.13.3. Reporting Mishaps. The Contractor must train personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards and encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire and safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. The Contactor must take corrective action to remedy reported deficiencies IAW the terms of this contract. The COR must be notified of deficiencies beyond the terms of this contract. All accidents which may arise out of, or in connection with, performance of services required herein which result in injury, death, or property damage, must be reported in writing to the KO and COR within twenty-four hours of such occurrence. Reports must provide full details of the accident, including statements from witnesses. The fore-going procedures must also apply to any claim made by a third party against the contractor as a result of any accident that occurs in connection with performance under this contract.

1.13.4. Emergency Services. The Contractor must have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries and be familiar with and able to execute their Emergency Action Plan. The Contractor employees must immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor must, in turn, notify the COR within 30 minutes of the incident. The COR will notify the KO.

1.13.5. Personnel Safety. The Contractor must immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the KO or COR, or designated representative, and must notify the KO of the corrective action(s) to be taken.

1.13.6. Health Protection Contingency Plan. Posses the ability to operate in austere environment at the following Health Protection levels when implemented by the Base Commander.

HPCON Level Purpose: Each HPCON corresponds to the increased risk from the spread of infectious diseases (viruses) representing elevated risks of morbidity and mortality. The Contractor must be postured to respond to the below HPCON levels.

HPCON A - Limited: Health alert. Communicate risk and symptoms of health threat with employees; review plans and preparation.

HPCON B - Moderate: Strict hygiene (no handshaking, wipe commonly used items). If exposed, have employees self-isolate. Maximize use of telework for eligible personnel.

** HPCON C - Substantial: Social distancing; limit or cancel in-person meetings, gatherings, temporary duty assignments.

HPCON D - Severe: Restriction of movement (quarantine), mass evacuation, mass decontamination Contractor services not required unless given direction from the Contracting Officer (KO).

NOTE: The HPCON Level C is in effect until further guidance from the Base Commander. Masks are required indoors at all Federal facilities and reservations.

1.14. Personnel. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “personnel” or “employee(s)” refers to any person performing work related to this contract, including but not limited to, the Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractor. The Contractor must staff this effort with trained, competent and capable employee(s) for the discipline they are assigned to. Contractor personnel must present a clean, neat and professional appearance. The Contractor must ensure that employees meet all applicable federal, state, local, and installation certification, licensing, medical requirements, and qualifications to perform all assigned tasks and functions as defined in this contract prior to commencement of work. The Contractor must not permit any personnel to work under this contract if such person is identified by a Government authorized representative to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the Navy and Eglin AFB, Florida. All Contractors’ personnel must comply with installation security and access procedures and the approved Contractor Safety Plan.

1.14.1. Motor Vehicle Operators. Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, must possess a valid U.S. state driver’s license, certificates and permits, applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

1.14.2. Speaking, Reading, and Understanding English. Contractor must hire and staff personnel who can communicate with Government representatives and where reading, understanding, and discussing environmental, health, and safety warnings are an integral part of an employee’s duties, Contractor’s employee(s) must be able to understand, read, write, and speak the English language fluently. English must be the only language used with regard to this contract for written correspondence, discussions, and other business transactions.

1.14.3. Identification of Contractor Employees.

a. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) must provide each employee an Identification (ID) Badge, which includes at a minimum, the Company Name, Employee Name and a color photo of the employee. ID Badges for Key Personnel must also indicate their job title. ID Badges must be worn at all times during which the employee is performing work under this contract. Each Contractor (to include subcontractors) employee must wear the ID Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) must be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued identification cards must be furnished to the KO prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor and subcontractor personnel changes.

b. All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

c. Contractor personnel must ensure that all documents or reports produced by the Contractor are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.14.4. Conflict of Interest.

a. Organizational Conflict of Interest. The Contractor acknowledges that it is familiar with FAR subparagraph 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, and agrees to avoid, neutralize or mitigate such conflicts of interest in accordance with the principles set forth in the FAR. If performance of this PWS requires the contractor (including subcontractors) to supply technical support related to systems or projects with which the contractor is already directly concerned, either by prime or subcontract, the contractor must so immediately inform the KO. The PWS may be withdrawn if a conflict is found. The Contractor must not undertake performance of this PWS, which may require it to supply technical support regarding such systems until the notice is given, and written consent to proceed is issued by the KO.

1.14.5. Conduct of Employees. Contractor personnel’s conduct must not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor must ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees must observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor must remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid being improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/ gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor must ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor must ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on United States of America Government Facilities.

1.14.6. Contractor Employee Uniforms. All contractor employees must wear a contractor furnished uniform that is suitable to the environmental conditions for the position. At a minimum, the uniform shirt will have the contractor’s company name on the front. The uniform must be professional in appearance, and kept neat and clean. Attire must be appropriate to the occasion, in good taste, clean, and in good repair. Shirts, blouses, and outerwear may be solid or patterned, but must not have writing or pictures. Clothing or exposed tattoos may not be sexually provocative, suggestive, advocate drug use, or depict racial comments, vulgarities, or offensive language. Tank top shirts, underclothes worn as outer garments, cut-off shorts, sandals, or flip-flops are not appropriate. Ripped jeans or jeans with holes intentionally made into them are not in good repair and not appropriate. For safety reasons, all shoes must be close-toed when working outside of an office environment. Employees are required to wear hard-soled shoes or boots on practical areas/ranges at all times.

1.14.7. Contractor Advertising. The Contractor must not place or display advertising of any kind on Government property.

1.14.8. Special Qualifications. Safety is of the utmost concern to the Government and the end user during this course of instruction due to the risks that are presented. It is imperative that the instructors facilitating this course have the highest level of experience and the formal training qualifications possible to ensure the risk to all is mitigated to an acceptable level. Furthermore, the EOD field is very unique and requires experienced instructors who have prior time supporting EOD operations in combat situations. To ensure the Government and the end user receive the safest and most comprehensive training product possible the following requirements are mandatory.

The Contractor must ensure that the company meets all of the following requirements and must provide instructors that, at a minimum, have the following valid and current qualifications/certifications. Within five (5) business days from contract award, the Contractor must provide the COR with the necessary documentation for verification of the required credentials for personnel working on this contract. Diplomas, graduation certificates, DD Form 214, State or Federal Licenses, and past work history documentation must be certified by the Contractor as acceptable proof of the required certifications/qualifications. The Contractor must provide and maintain, during performance of this contract, all certification records for employees working on this contract. During performance of this contract, the COR may review said records to verify acceptable records management and current certifications.

1.14.8.1. The Contractor Chemist providing oversight and management of the chemistry portion must:

a. Education: Have a minimum of a PhD in Organic or Inorganic Chemistry.

b. Experience: Have five (5) years of experience in synthesizing and mixing homemade explosives required for the Intermediate and Advanced Tasks of this PWS.

1.14.8.2. The Contractor Chemist or Explosive Engineer providing support for the HME practical portion of the training must:

a. Education: Have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Inorganic Chemistry, Explosives Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Bio Chemistry.

b. Experience: Have three (3) years of experience in synthesizing and mixing homemade explosives required for the Intermediate and Advanced Tasks of this PWS.

1.14.8.3. The Contractors providing on-site EOD subject matter expertise instruction during each course must:

a. Education: Be graduates of Naval School EOD or the Federal Bureau of Investigation Hazardous Devices School.

b. Experience: Have a minimum of four (4) years of experience with (i.e., assigned to) an operational EOD or Bomb Squad unit (e.g., team, squad, platoon) in which the unit's mission included certification requirements to respond to and dispose of HME.

c. Qualification: At a minimum, have one (1) former Master EOD Technician and one (1) former Senior EOD Technician qualification collectively.

1.14.9. The Contractor must have the following licenses:

a. A current ATF Type 20 Manufacturing license.

b. A State issued Blaster’s license to at least (1) one instructor.

1.14.10. The Contractor must provide at a minimum one (1) fully qualified HME instructor to every four (4) students (1:4 Instructor to Student ratio). An instructor will be considered qualified to teach HME if he or she has held a certification as an EOD Technician for the US Military or as a Public Safety Officer Bomb Technician with a designation as a Senior EOD Technician or equivalent or has at a minimum a BS degree in chemistry or explosive engineering with at least three (3) years of verifiable experience in synthesizing and mixing homemade explosives that are taught in the course of instruction. All instructors must be certified by the contractor to teach HME as part of the Contractors Instructor Training and qualification/certification PQS programs.

1.14.11. Personnel Compliance. The Contractor must ensure that contractor employees observe and comply with all local and higher authority policies, regulations, and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, traffic, parking, energy conservation, flag courtesy, “off -limits” areas, and possession of firearms or other lethal weapons. When two or more directives or instructions apply, the Contractor must comply with the more stringent of the directives or instructions.

1.14.12. Personnel Conduct. The selection, assignment, reassignment, transfer, supervision, management, and control of contractor personnel employed to perform the work specified herein must be the responsibility of the contractor. The Contractor must be responsible for the performance and conduct of contractor and subcontractor employees at all times. The Contractor must ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. Personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering the installation must abide by the security regulations listed in the contract and must be subject to such checks by the Government as deemed necessary. The Contractor must not employ for performance under this contract any person whose employment would result in a conflict of interest with the Government’s standards of conduct.

1.14.13. Personnel Removal. Government rules, regulations, laws, directives, and requirements that are issued during the term of the performance period relating to law and order, installation administration, and security must be applicable to all contractor employees and representatives who enter the installation. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, or requirements must be grounds for removal (permanently or temporarily as the Government determines) from the work site or installation. Removal of employees does not relieve the contractor from the responsibility for the work defined in this performance work statement. The Contractor is expected to provide support services despite personnel removal or other unforeseen condition(s). Should replacement become necessary, the Government reserves the right to review all resumes of proposed candidates to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications.

1.14.13.1. Removal by Installation Commander: The Installation Commander may, at his/her discretion, bar an individual from the installation under the authority of 18 U.S.C. 1382 (1972), for conduct that is determined to be contrary to good order, discipline, or installation security and safety.

1.14.13.2. Removal Requested by COR: The COR may require the contractor to remove am employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct or security violations. Contractor employees must be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the COR that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government.

1.14.13.3. Removal by Military Police: Contractor employees may be denied entry to or may be removed from the installation by Military Police if it is determined that the employee’s presences on the installation may be contrary to good order, discipline, or installation security and safety.

1.14.13.4. Removal for Unsatisfactory Performance: The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to remove and replace any personnel who provide unsatisfactory performance, demonstrate insufficient knowledge, or possess inadequate skill levels necessary to complete assigned tasks IAW this PWS. The skill level of the staff provided must be current and consistent with new technologies.

1.15. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

a. Project Manager (PM)/alternate PM.

1) The Contractor must provide a PM who must be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who must act for the Contractor when the manager is absent must be designated in writing to the COR within five (5) calendar days after contract award; thereafter any changes must be provided five (5) business days prior to expected change and no less than 24-hours after unplanned changes. The PM or alternate must have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

2) The PM or alternate must be available by telephone or email during normal working hours when courses are not in progress.

1.15.1. Supervision of Contractor Employees. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or Subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees must be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, must be accountable to the Government for Contractor or Subcontractor employees.

1.16. Other Direct Costs. The Contractor must include all other direct costs (e.g., precursors, explosives, transportation costs, licenses, student handbooks, and other course materials and supplies) in base price of the contract.

1.17. Insurance. All instructors teaching during the HME portion of the course must be included on the company’s liability insurance and an explosive rider must be part of this policy. The liability policy must be a minimum of $2M aggregate. Proof of insurance must be provided with submission.

1.18. Interaction with Other Activities. Government and Contractor personnel will be working in common areas during working hours. Contractor performance must not interfere with Government work in the area where any service or maintenance work is being performed. In the event the contractor believes that Government and other contractor personnel are interfering with the performance of the tasks described in this PWS, the contractor must immediately notify the COR. The Contractor is obligated to continue performance of the effort described in this contract unless there is authorization from the KO to stop work. Failure by the contractor to notify the COR and receive necessary instructions could result in denial of any additional costs incurred in performance of the contract under such conditions. Other Government contractor’s may be performing required services in areas that interrelate with the requirements of this contract. The Government will facilitate initial contact between contractor’s performing other contracts and this contract. The Contractor must provide all further required coordination between other contractor’s for any task specified in this contract that relates to or impacts on any other contracted work.

1.2. Technical Point of Contact and Inspection and Acceptance. The COR under this action and the person responsible for performing inspection and acceptance of the contractor’s performance at the destination is:

COR: TBD

Phone:

E-mail:

TA: TBD

Phone:

E-mail:

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS

2. Definitions and Acronyms.

2.1. Definitions.

2.1.1. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO to administer the contract. Such appointment must be in writing and must state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.5. Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.6. Government Furnished Equipment. Government property that is incidental to the place of performance, when the contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation, and when the property used by the contractor within the location remains accountable to the Government. Items considered to be incidental to the place of performance include, for example, office space, desks, chairs, telephones, computers, and fax machines.

2.1.7. Government-Furnished Property (GFP) or Government Property. Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.8. Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.9. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When Key Personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the offer. The prime contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

2.1.10. Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

a. Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

b. Theft;

c. Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

d. Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

2.1.11. Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

2.1.12. Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non personal service contracts are authorized by the Government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

2.1.13. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.14. Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

2.1.15. Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in contractor-acquired property.

2.1.16. Quality Assurance. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are acceptable IAW established standards and requirements of this contract.

2.1.17. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.18. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service must meet contract requirements.

2.1.19. Real Property. See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

2.1.20. Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privy of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.21. Technical Assistant. If appointed, is responsible for providing routine administration and monitoring assistance to the COR.

2.1.21. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). A secure web based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows Government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows Government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

2.1.22. Work Day. For this effort the workday is between the hours of 0700-1800 Mon-Fri contract.

2.1.23. Work Week. Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays unless specified otherwise.

2.2. Acronyms.