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Statement OF Work For Procurement of FY24 Vent Core At The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.0.1 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles.

This requirement is for Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) who is responsible for the design, manufacture, and repair propellers for the US Navy.

1.0.2 This contract is for non-personal services. It does not create employment rights with the U.S. Government whether actual, inherent, or implied

1.0.3 Government/Contractor Relationship

1.0.3.1 The services to be delivered under this Contract are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under the Contract between the Government and the Contractor's personnel. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to provide both parties a full understanding of their respective obligations.

1.0.3.2 The Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishable badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as Contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

1.0.3.3 Contractor personnel under this Contract shall not engage in any of the inherently Governmental functions listed at FAR Subpart 7.5 or DFARS Subpart 207.5.

1.0.4 Employee Relationship:

1.0.4.1 The services to be performed under this Contract do not require the Contractor or its personnel to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government. Rather the Contractor's personnel will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

1.0.4.2 Rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by the U. S. Navy and NSWCPD under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter a Government installation or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control that is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

1.0.4.3 Inapplicability of Employee Benefits: This Contract does not create an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do not apply.

1.0.4.4 It is the Contractor's, as well as the Government's, responsibility to monitor Contract activities and notify the Contracting Officer if the Contractor believes that the intent of this Section has been or may be violated.

1.0.4.4.1 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing via letter or email within three (3) calendar days from the date of any incident that the Contractor considers to constitute a violation of this Section. The notice should include the date, nature, and circumstances of the conduct; the name, function, and activity of each Government employee or Contractor official or employee involved or knowledgeable about such conduct; identify any documents or substance of any oral communication involved in the conduct; and the Contractor's estimated date when, absent a response, cost, schedule or performance will be impacted.

1.0.4.4.2 The Contracting Officer will, within five (5) calendar days after receipt of notice, respond to the notice in writing. In responding, the Contracting Officer will either:

1.1 BACKGROUND

NFPC requires a variety of foundry products to be utilized during their daily operations. Specifically, this procurement is for Vent Core. This is a permeable woven tube, used in the mold venting process at NFPC. The purpose of these vents at NFPC is to prevent gas buildup in molds, which causes defects. The Vent Core will assure that gas defects are minimal and mold making production runs smoothly and efficient.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide and deliver ¾-inch x 200ft roll Core Vent Tubing. Vent core tubing diameter size is ¾-inch no other diameter is acceptable. This request is for multiple quantities of ¾ x 200ft roll of vent core. The contractor shall deliver the entire material CLIN amount in accordance with section 3.1. There are no partial deliveries allowed per line item. The contractor shall ensure the price of delivery is included in the unit prices; NFPC does not take responsibility for method of delivery. The contractor shall not ship any Options unless the specified CLIN is exercised.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Not applicable.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The contractor shall provide and deliver 200ft roll of ¾-inch diameter Vent core tubing in accordance with the mentioned quantities and dates listed below. The contractor shall allow the Naval Foundry and Propeller center the chance to move up the date shall NFPC need the material sooner than expected. While 200ft length is preferable, the Naval Foundry will accept other lengths as long as there within the hundred-foot rage, i.e. 100ft, 200ft, 300ft, etc. for total delivery length of 25,000 ft.

Base Year

CLIN0001

CLIN0002

CLIN0003

CLIN0004

Option Year 1

CLIN0005

CLIN0006

CLIN0007

CLIN0008

Option Year 2

CLIN0009

CLIN0010

CLIN0011

CLIN0012

3.2 Reserved

3.3 Manufacturing Phase-Out or Discontinuation of Production, Diminishing Sources, and Obsolete Materials or Components

3.3.1 The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately upon determining the unavailability of obsolete materials or components. The contractor may recommend a solution to include the impact on the contract price and delivery. The contractor shall not initiate any item redesign or incur any additional costs without the express, written authorization of the contracting officer.

4.0 DATA REQUIREMENTS

N/A

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The contractor shall be escorted onto the site, observed while they perform the work, and escorted off the site.

5.2 Escorted visit. Escorted visits are required for any person who is not assigned to NNSY/NFPC and/or does not have a valid security clearance. Visitors will be escorted at all time by an NFPC employee and no exposure to any classified open storage areas or material. Requests for escorted access must be submitted 5 working days prior to arrival. If it is service or maintenance that needs to be done or an emergency the request needs to be submitted immediately in order to allow for ample time for proper vetting of individual/individuals requesting access.

The requesting NFPC code/shop will coordinate the visit and security code 1123 will verify two forms of Government issued identification. The responsible code shall provide escort during the contractor’s visit.

Acceptable documents include:

· US Birth Certificate (original)

· US Voters registration

· US Passport

· (Home Land security), Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

· Naturalization paperwork

· Driver’s License

· Social Security Card

Installation Access for Visitors/Contractors

All visitors/contractors having a valid purpose for access shall submit a completed and signed Form 5512/1 to their identified Government sponsor 14 working days prior to the date of their required visit.

The entire document shall be completed and form dated/signed by the visitor/contractor. Visitor/Contractor shall retain a copy of the form 5512/1 to present on the first day at the installation.

The visitor/contractor shall communicate all on-site day to day schedules and schedule changes to the NFPC base sponsor to be submitted to code 1123 in a detailed security plan.

Note: It is critical that start/end dates/work hours are identified, accurate, and short term visitors/contractors are not granted extended or after-hours access if not required Reporting to PNY-A for the first time.

Visitor/Contractor Responsibility

Visitor/Contractor shall report to the location designated by their sponsor (Security Office or other designated location, Pass and ID office) or if operating a Commercial Vehicle requiring inspection; to the Vehicle Inspection Station.

Visitor/Contractor shall present their completed and signed 5512/1.

The Sentry or Security Assistant shall verify vetting is cleared and issue the appropriate passes. If visitor/contractor has not completed the 5512/1 their access will be delayed until they correct the form.

Code 1122 will review request and when acceptable notify requesting NFPC code/shop to arrange visit.

5.3 Contractor Vehicle Parking: (OPNAV 5530.14E) All contractor commercial vehicles must be visually inspected at Lot 753 prior to entry into any NFPC buildings and are subject to random inspections anywhere on the compound. Vehicles must clearly display an authorized company sign or logo including a company phone number. Vehicles must only be allowed in the compound for transportation of contractors' tools, parts, and materials to and from the work site with the exception of MILCON scope projects. Vehicles must be registered to the company and not to an individual. Parking of POV's is available at Lot 753, which is approximately one mile from the work site. Contractor shall ensure that their vehicles, including delivery trucks, have valid and current vehicle registration and insurance upon arrival to NFPC. Non-valid and outdated or missing vehicle registration and insurance shall result in denied facility access requiring the Contractor to reschedule delivery immediately at the contractor’s expense. Delivery drivers must present two forms of Government issued identification.

5.4 PEDs (Portable Electronic Devices) are not allowed in areas where work is being performed.

Should the Contractor require a laptop, tablet or other similar device on-site to fulfill the Scope of Work, the Contractor must complete an asset authorization form for each device and submit the devices to code 109 for inspection and approval prior to site access. The laptops cannot have camera capabilities. Procedures regarding laptop access are subject to change.

PEDs (Portable Electronic Devices) are PROHIBITED:

In Restricted Areas (Open Storage Confidential Areas, Secure Rooms, Vaults, etc.) and any location (office, trailer, shop, work area, etc.) where NAVSEA business is conducted.

PEDs are permitted in Personally Owned Vehicles parked outside of the Controlled Access Area. (General parking lots across the street.)

Cell Phones/Smart Watches/Fitness Bands/ Wireless Headsets and Speakers are permitted in outside areas of the CAA and where Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) business of a sensitive nature is NOT conducted. Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Fitness Bands or Wireless Headsets and Speakers are prohibited in the OSC Areas.

PEDs are PROHIBITED in Secure Rooms (regardless of where any of these areas are located), and in any meeting, discussion or forum where NAVSEA business of a sensitive nature is carried on.

Cellphone lockers/boxes will be placed at the entrance to facilities, or as close to the entrance as possible in order to facilitate this policy.

********CAA-Controlled Access Area is anywhere within the fence line********

5.5 The contractor shall adhere to the base access guidance per the following website:

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma/om/contractor_verification_system/faqs.html

5.6 The contractor shall ensure that only contractor employees who meet the security requirements stated below perform under this contract at the Government site (e.g. delivery drivers and passengers, etc.). The contractor shall propose and maintain a list of employees whom meet these requirements and be willing to submit this list to the Government, along with the necessary documentation to prove they meet them (e.g. the results of a contractor conducted background check, etc.), for the Government’s security vetting, to include any Government background check, and approval. Once vetted and approved, a list of approved contractor employees must be maintained for the entire period of performance of the contract (i.e. propose new employees, replace existing employees or provide updates to existing employees’ records, as necessary). A minimum of two employees, primary and backup, should be cleared by the Government to perform the necessary functions under this contract (e.g. proposed drivers of a delivery vehicle) throughout the entire period of performance of the contract. Contractors must have the ability to be granted access by ensuring current documentation is available at the submission of their proposal to allow background checks for any proposed driver and passenger under the following criteria:

· Felony conviction of any type within 10 years, or felony arrest that has not been adjudicated yet (includes "deferred findings").

· Misdemeanor conviction or on-base arrest within 5 years, for any of the following types of crimes (includes "deferred findings"): Crimes of violence, sexual assault, larceny, drugs, or a habitual offender.

· On the Sex Offender Registry.

· Is barred from any Navy installation.

If a contractor’s employee is denied entry at delivery due to inaccurate or outdated personal and/or vehicle documentation, the Government is absolved of any costs accrued as a result of the denial and the contractor is still pledged to fulfill the contract requirements. Failure to fulfill the contract requirement may result in a termination for default pursuant to FAR 49.4.

5.7 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

The Contractor shall protect critical information associated with this contract to prevent unauthorized disclosure. NFPC’s Critical Information List, (CIL) will be provided on site, if warranted. Performance under this contract requires the contractor to adhere to OPSEC requirements. The Contractor may not impose OPSEC requirements on its subcontractors unless NFPC approves the OPSEC requirements. During the period of this contract, the Contractor may be exposed to, use, or produce, NFPC Critical Information (CI) and/or observables and indicators which may lead to discovery of CI. NFPC CI will not be distributed to unauthorized third parties, including foreign governments, or companies under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) ) unless such FOCI has been appropriately mitigated through measures approved by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.

CUI correspondence transmitted internally on the contractor's unclassified networks or information systems, and externally, shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-federal Systems and Organizations.

Assembled large components/systems being transported to and from testing areas, other production or government facilities (whether or not on public roadways) shall be in an enclosed van trailer or covered flatbed trailer. Component/System outside storage, staging, and test areas shall be shielded/obscured from public view wherever physically possible.

NFPC’s CI shall not be publicized in corporate wide newsletters, trade magazines, displays, intranet pages or public facing websites. Media requests related to this project shall be directed to the PCO, and the COR who will forward the required to the NFPC Public Release Authority for review.

Any attempt by unauthorized third parties to solicit, obtain, photograph, or record, or; incidents of loss/compromise of government Classified or CI, Business Sensitive, Company Proprietary information related to this or other program must be immediately reported to the contractor's Facility Security Officer and Cognizant Security Office and/or the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the NFPC Security Division (Code 1123). Questions concerning these requirements shall be directed to the PCO, and the COR who will forward the request to the NFPC Security Division (Code 1123).

5.8 RECEIPT, STORAGE, AND GENERATION OF CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)

All Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) associated with this contract must follow the minimum marking requirements of DoDI 5200.48, Section 3, paragraph 3.4.a, and include the acronym "CUI" in the banner and footer of the document. In accordance with DoDI 5200.48, CUI must be safeguarded to prevent Unauthorized Disclosure (UD). CUI export controlled technical information or other scientific, technical, and engineering information must be marked with an export control warning as directed in DoDI 5230.24, DoDD 5230.25, and Part 250 of Title 32, CFR. Nonfederal information systems storing and processing CUI shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, or subsequent revisions. All transmissions to personal email accounts (AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Comcast, etc.) and posting on social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) are prohibited. Destroy CUI associated with this contract by any of the following approved methods: A cross-cut shredder; a certified commercial destruction vendor; a central destruction facility; incineration; chemical decomposition; pulverizing, disintegration; or methods approved for classified destruction.

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

6.1.1 Products shall be delivered to:

Naval Foundry & Propeller Center 2003 Constitution Ave Building 1081 Philadelphia Navy Yard Philadelphia, PA 19112 Shipping Receiving Hours of Operation – M/F 0730-1400

Contract. The Contractor shall provide a list of employees who require access to these areas, including standard security clearance information for each person, to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) no later than three business days after the date of award. The work space provided to the Contractor personnel shall be identified by the Awardee, with appropriate signage listing the company name and individual Contractor employee name.

6.1.4 Access to Government buildings at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center Philadelphia Division is from 0730 to 1800 Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Normal work hours are from 0730 to 1800, Monday through Friday. Contractor employees shall be under Government oversight at all times. Government oversight requires that a Government employee be present in the same building/facility whenever Contractor employee(s) are performing work under this Contract. Contractor personnel are not allowed to access any Government buildings at NSWCPD outside the hours of 0730 to 1800 without the express approval of the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

6.1.5 Reserved

6.1.6 Early Dismissal and Closure of Government Facilities

6.1.6.1 When a Government facility is closed and/or early dismissal of Federal employees is directed due to severe weather, security threat, or a facility related problem that prevents personnel from working, onsite Contractor personnel regularly assigned to work at that facility should follow the same reporting and/or departure directions given to Government personnel. The Contractor shall not direct charge to the contract for time off, but shall follow its own company policies regarding leave. Non-essential Contractor personnel, who are not required to remain at or report to the facility, shall follow their parent company policy regarding whether they should go/stay home or report to another company facility. Subsequent to an early dismissal and during periods of inclement weather, onsite Contractors should monitor radio and television announcements before departing for work to determine if the facility is closed or operating on a delayed arrival basis.

resident at NSWCPD completes the Environmental Management System (EMS) Awareness training within 30 days of commencing performance at NSWCPD. This document is available at: https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/pnbc-code10/Safety/default.aspx

6.1.8 In accordance with C-223-W002, ON-SITE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA), the contractor shall certify by e-mail to Paul Breeden (paul.breeden.civ@us.navy.mil) that on-site employees have read the “Philadelphia Division Environmental Policy and Commitment” and taken the EMS Awareness training within 30 days of commencing performance at NSWCPD. The e-mail shall include the employee name, work site, and contract number.

7.0 TRAVEL

N/A

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

N/A

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

N/A

11.0 COUNTERFEIT MATERIAL PREVENTION

N/A

12.0 PERSONNEL

N/A

13.0 NSWCPD ELECTRONIC COST REPORTING AND FINANCIAL TRACKING (ECRAFT) SYSTEM

N/A

14.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

N/A